Food halls are taking cities by storm. With numerous dining options, food halls have something
for almost everyone. Downtown Wilmington is home to one food hall, with another slated to
open later this year. Here we break down all you need to know about the food hall experience in
Downtown Wilmington.
DE.CO | 111 W 10th St.
Downtown Wilmington’s first food hall, DE.CO, offers eight restaurant installations, an atrium
bar, and private event space. Located in The DuPont Building, DE.CO is owned and managed
by The Buccini/Pollin Group.
The hall includes Pizzeria Bardea and Taqueria El Chingon from the creative minds of Bardea;
sushi from Al-Chu, formerly of Mikimotos; chicken and waffles from Connie’s, Stu & Sammy’s
delicatessen, vegan delights from Delectablez, coffee and pastries from Spark*d, and clean
eating from their newest vendor Eat Clean.
Bob Kelly from Fox 29 visited the food hall in May of this year. Watch as he checks out the
delicious eats at DE.CO!
In addition to their unique restaurants, bar, and event space, DE.CO offers live music every
Thursday night as well as a Local Artisan Market every Saturday from 11AM-4PM. This holiday
season, DE.CO is partnering with Downtown Visions to create a Downtown Holiday Market.
The Chancery Market | 1313 N Market St.
Opening in late 2022, Downtown’s newest food hall, The Chancery Market, is a 12,000SF
culinary collective and bar featuring artisan concepts from across the globe, curated by award
winning chef and restaurateur, Akhtar Nawab. Chef Nawab and his company, Hospitality HQ,
will also oversee all management and operations of “The Chancery Market”, from design and
culinary development, to day-to-day logistics, marketing, events, programming and guest
services.
A veteran operator of renowned food halls and independent restaurants in Chicago, Brooklyn
and New Orleans, Hospitality HQ is committed to bringing quality food, immersive experiences
and genuine hospitality to the Chancery Market. Chef Nawab is currently seeking talented
culinary professional from across the country to join “The Chancery’s” impressive vendor lineup
including Fuku, a fried chicken sandwich stall from Chef David Chang, a vegan concept called
Rooted AF from the Wilmington Riverfront’s The Juice Joint, and KatiRoll Wala, featuring Indian
street food staples.
For more information check out their website www.thechancerymarket.com.