The Best of the State of Delaware is Along the Market Street Corridor and in Downtown Wilmington
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The Best of Delaware by Delaware Today Magazine surveys thousands of individuals throughout the year resulting in the top-notch restaurants, bars, retailers and services locations within the state.
Lucky for Wilmingtonian's many of the winners are located within Downtown Wilmington, DE. Here is just a sampling of some that took home first place!
Barbecue Place
Readers, upstate: Locale BBQ Post
1014 N. Lincoln St., Wilmington, 510-4929
Bistro
426 N. Market St., Wilmington, 543-5574
BYOB
1901 Delaware Ave., Wilmington, 691-7728
Candy-Chocolate Shop
Readers, upstate: Govatos Chocolates
4105 Concord Pike, Wilmington, 478-5324; 800 N. Market St., Wilmington, 652-4082
Carpaccio
1412 N. Dupont St., Wilmington, 654-8001
Charm Factor
De La Coeur Café et Patisserie
1836 Lovering Ave., Wilmington, 660--7178
Coffee Shop
Readers, upstate: Brew HaHa! • Read more about one of Brew HaHa!'s friendliest baristas.
3838 Kennett Pike , Greenville, 658-6336; 45 E. Main St., Newark, 369-2600; Christiana Hospital, 4755 Ogletown-Stanton Road, Newark, 733-2739; 1812 Marsh Road, Wilmington, 529-1125; 3636 Concord Pike, Wilmington, 478-7227; 222 Delaware Ave., Wilmington, 777-5137; 824 N. Market St., Wilmington, 777-4499; 5329 Limestone Road, Wilmington, 234-9600; 1400 N. Dupont St., Wilmington, 384-6344
Crab Cakes
Readers, upstate: Big Fish Grill on the Riverfront
720 Justison St., Wilmington, 652-3474
Late Night Menu
Kid Shelleen’s Charcoal House & Saloon
1801 W. 14th St., Wilmington, 658-4600
Lunch Downtown
821 N. Market St., Wilmington, 482-3333
New Brewpub
1829 N. Market St., Wilmington, 250-4280
Nightcap
Green Room
42 W. 11th St., Wilmington, 594-3154
Place for All Tastes
902 N. Market St., Wilmington, 384-8113
Place to Drink without Worrying About the Kids
Constitution Yards Beer Garden
308 Justison St., Wilmington, 407-5192
For the complete list of winners click here.
$15 Lunches, Mad Hatter Tea & Murder Mystery Dinners... The Hotel du Pont has Something for Everyone this Fall!
The changing weather and end of summer festivities can be a bit sad for some, but do not fret...there are lots of unique and fun events at the historic Hotel du Pont. In fact, there is something for everyone, from wine lovers to art enthusiasts and even the deal seeker!
Click here to view a .pdf of the menu
There is nothing more glamorous than the legendary Hotel du Pont.
Celebrate a Gallery that has brought the entire Community Together! It is LaFate Gallery's Third Anniversary!
A Limited Edition Print, available online at www.lafategallery.com
Join us in celebrating the third anniversary of LaFate Gallery, a space that has inspired, educated and most importantly, celebrated the beauty of cultural diversity.
Located within the LOMA district at 227 N Market St, LaFate Gallery has become a community staple, providing workshops, painting classes and art for purchase. Within the three years of the gallery's existence Eunice LaFate, owner of the shop has impacted hundreds of lives with her bubbly personality and gift of creativity.
LaFate has immersed herself in teaching and helping people of all ages and races, which is why her creative spirit shows itself in folk art that emphasizes the beauty of human diversity and the importance of cultural heritage.
Her anniversary art sale on September 30th from 1-6 PM will be a benefit show featuring 25% off all original paintings. Attendees are requested to register at eunicelafate@gmail.com
7 Unexpected Coffeehouse Beverages in Wilmington, DE
Up and down the Market Street corridor, coffee houses are plentiful. Between 2nd and 10th street there are at least four on Market Street alone to serve the rising resident and worker base within the city. The best part, these are not all your ordinary chain coffeehouses...they are unique, homegrown and have a little something to suit everyone's tastes.
LOMA Coffee 239 N Market Street Wilmington, DE
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If you are dairy-free or vegan, an Oat-milk Latte from LOMA Coffee is calling your name. Oat milk is a dairy alternative that measures up to the creaminess of milk products. LOMA is known for their neighborhood friendly vibe as well as their breakfast, salads, sandwiches and most-recently, smoothies.
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Another LOMA delight, if you need a dessert and are craving chocolate on a hot summer day, check out their Frozen Hot Chocolate for a sweet and cool treat!
Have you heard of an Affogato? We hadn't either...but if it tastes as good as it looks we are down to try it! Above, from LOMA Coffee, an Affogato consisting of premium vanilla ice cream, a doubleshot of espresso and your choice of toppings. It's make your own sundae, adult style!
Coffee Mode 919 N Market Street Wilmington, DE
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Coffee Mode is focused intensely on the quality of their coffee and various offerings. Coffee Mode's Elixer Coffee took 6th place at the Coffee Champs competition in the capital of coffee, Seattle, Washington. Even if you are not a coffee fan and Kombucha is more your jam, Coffee Mode is constantly switching up what they have on tap.
Brew HaHa! 823 N Market Street Wilmington, DE
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Voted Best of Delaware for a good reason, and inspired by the premier espresso bars of Italy, Brew HaHa!'s series of unique cafes across the Brandywine Valley offer coffee lovers a boutique experience, where every drink is special and individualized attention is paid every step of the way. Above, a Rose Latte is just as luxurious tasting as it sounds.
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Matcha Much? When you drink Matcha you are ingesting the whole tea leaf which in recent studies has shown more health benefits than your typical green tea. This beverage above, a Matcha Milkshake is the perfect harmony of health conscious and sweet dessert.