Beat the Winter Blues with 1/2 Priced Appetizers and Happy Hours Galore!

It is beyond cold outside and you are quickly developing cabin fever. Time to get out of the house and get happy at a local happy hour!

Nothing beats those winter blues quicker than some delicious food and good company! Gather up your friends...here are some of our favorites in Downtown Wilmington, DE!

Ernest and Scott Taproom

Every single Thursday, all day long enjoy half-priced appetizers including calamari, parmesan truffle fries and crab quesadillas! Click here to see their full menu. 

Cocina Lolo

Looking for some heat during this chilly winter? Dive into some of Cocina Lolo's delicious Mexican food with half off tuna dice, guacamole, crab guacamole and tacos. Pretend you are an exotic vacation with $5 classic margaritas and $3 cervezas Tuesday through Friday from 5-6 PM at the bar only.

Merchant Bar

Merchant Bar is sure to warm your heart with their spirits. Wednesday-Friday from 5-7 PM, enjoy $5 house red and white wine, $5 vodka rails, $2 off cocktails and half off tuna poke, burgers, mussels and calamari!

Start Your Business's Year Off on the Right Foot with Classes at the Delaware Libraries!

The Delaware libraries are hosting a series of Small Business workshops throughout January. Topics include:

• Using Customer Service as Your Competitive Advantage
• Identify Your Customers & Competitors Using Census Data
• Increase the Probability of Success: Own a Franchise

Questions on the upcoming classes? Email janet.wurtzel@lib.de.us

Downtown Wilmington is the Perfect Place to Start a Small Business!

Is one of your goals for 2018 to start a small business? If you are an entrepreneur already, or have a great new business plan, Downtown Wilmington, DE is the perfect place to make a home for your business.

With a current thriving small business community, new corporations and organizations constantly incorporating in the city due to the State's tax structure and hundreds of new residences currently being built there is so much opportunity within the city!

Here are some resources to help get you started:

Downtown Visions- From façade improvement to financial assistance guidance, Downtown Visions has several programs specifically designed for those desiring to start a new business in the city, check them all out here. 

Downtown Visions also has workshops and events for small businesses. To stay updated on upcoming events, be sure to subscribe and follow us on Facebook.

Small and Minority Businesses and Tax Assistance- resources for small and minority-owned business as well as networking information can be found here.

Programs through the City and State- A tax abatement program, relocation/workforce development assistance, Grow Wilmington Fund and loans, architectural and engineering feasibility work matching, technical assistance and more information on the Downtown Development District can be found here. 

Complimentary Business Advice with a Certified Mentor- and more, including complimentary workshops for small businesses, can be found here through the Score program.

Starting your business and looking to live close by? Here are lots of great apartment communities right downtown! 

5 Ways to Make Winter Break Spectacular with Your Children in Wilmington, DE

The kiddos are off school and already becoming full of cabin fever? Have no fear, there are tons of family-friendly activities in Wilmington, DE to keep them not only occupied but thrilled.

Make this the best holiday break on record with any of the following!

1. Hit up the Riverfront Rink

A family favorite, listen to some holiday tunes and skate away at Horizon's Riverfront Rink! Afterward, grab some hot cocoa at Starbucks across the street, or head to a movie at Penn Cinema on the Riverfront and relax in their brand-new lounge chairs!

2. Grab some homemade ice-cream

The kids vote it is never too cold for ice-cream and we agree. Head to UDairy on Market Street for ice-cream that is out of this world! This tasty treat is even more spectacular because it is home-made from the milk of local cows from The University of Delaware's Department of Agriculture! If mom and dad aren't up for just ice-cream, try their coffee poured over their famous flavor, 8th & Market. We tried it, and it is delicious and a good caffeine fix!

3. Have a tea party fit for royalty

Have a little princess or prince that loves to indulge in the finer things in life? Have them put on their favorite dress-up clothes and head to the HOTEL DUPONT Green Room for high tea. Be sure to bring your cameras it will be an experience you'll want to remember forever!

4. Jump out all your energy (or theirs)

Altitude Trampoline Park is full of fun that will be sure to wear your kids out! With an obstacle course, kids zone, basketball court and extreme dodgeball there is something for everyone! 

5. Discover something spectacular

The Delaware Children's Museum will even bring out your inner child. With nine exhibits full of activities, your children will be filled with wonder and awe at all there is to discover. Afterward, enjoy lunch or dinner at one of the many restaurants located in Riverfront Wilmington. 

Post by Julia Mason of Enthusiasm Lab

6 Ways to Celebrate New Year's Eve in Downtown Wilmington, DE

Already thinking about how you are going to ring in 2018? We have some ideas for you!

Downtown Wilmington is full of nightlife and entertainment, and New Year's Eve is no different! There is a wide variety of activities to choose from that will make this New Year's Eve the best yet! 

1. Ernest and Scott Taproom

Tickets can be purchased by calling 302.384.8113

2. DoubleTree Hotel Wilmington, DE

Tickets can be purchased by calling Morgan's of Delaware at 302- 658-0968 or any of the numbers above. 

3. FireStone Roasting House

Join them Sunday, December 31st to ring in the New Year in style. Their NYE 2018 package includes a premium open bar, full dinner buffet all night long and great entertainment! This year features not only DJ Willoughby and DJ BIS but also two of your favorite local bands, Steal the Sky and Chorduroy!

Click here for tickets.

4. La Fia

La Fia will be offering their traditional Four-Course Chef’s Tour for $60 per person.

A truly decadent menu featuring veal ossobucco, petite filet mignon, and of course, your other favorite dishes. Or splurge on our special caviar and champagne menu.

Click here to make reservations.

5. Merchant Bar

Celebrate NYE at Merchant with a special visit from DJ Zip. No cover.

PRIX FIXE DINING AT MERCHANT BAR

Date Night or Group Dinner: Three Savory Courses - $30 per person.

Add a Bottle of Blanc de Blanc Sparkling for $25.

Click here to book your table.

6. The Green Room at The Historic HOTEL DUPONT

Five course menu can be found here.

For reservations, click here.