Lani Schweiger
The Downtown Wilmington App

Downtown Visions released the Downtown Wilmington App, a one stop shop for all the happenings in Downtown Wilmington, DE.

The Downtown Wilmington App
Lani Schweiger
Community Highlight: Christina Cultural Arts ...

In this month’s blog, we are highlighting the Christina Cultural Arts Center Inc. Executive Director, James “Ray” Rhodes discusses the history of the Christina Cultural Arts Center and its importance to our community.

Community Highlight: Christina Cultural Arts Center

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Best of Delaware 2020: Downtown Wilmington Winners!

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It’s that time of year again! Delaware Today has announced its annual Best of Delaware winners. Readers and editors throughout the state have nominated and voted for their favorite Delaware Businesses, and over 18 establishments in our very own Downtown Wilmington community have won!

So please join us in congratulating these well-deserving businesses! It’s no secret that 2020 has been a tough year for the small business owners here in Downtown Wilmington, but with support from their loyal customers, they can and will survive this storm. The magazine said it best: “As the world opens back up and we ease into new habits, your support for the work of our Best of Delaware winners and their peers will be more important than ever.”

Celebrate these winners during the 2020 Best of Delaware Week, July 23–Aug. 1, and support their hard work by visiting their in-store location, ordering take out, or purchasing a gift card!

Reader’s Choice

Editor’s Picks

Riverfront Winners

Dine in Downtown Wilmington - Restaurants are ready to serve you!

Behind the bar at Makers Alley - Moonloop Photography

Behind the bar at Makers Alley - Moonloop Photography

As Delaware eases restrictions and begins to reopen restaurants across the state, we’ve compiled a list of Downtown Wilmington eateries that are ready to serve you. Whether you’re dining inside or out in the fresh air, reservations are required at most restaurants so be sure to call ahead. Also, masks should be worn when entering the restaurant but may be removed when you are seated so you can enjoy your meal.

  • Stitch House Brewery | 302-250-4280 | Open Mon-Sat 11am to 8pm

  • Tonic Steak & Seafood | 302-777-2040 | Open Mon-Wed 11:30am to 10pm, Thurs-Fri 11:30am to 11pm, Sat 3:00pm to 11pm

  • Chelsea Tavern | 302-482-3333 | Open Mon-Fri 11:30am to 1am, Sat-Sun 10am to 1am

  • Cafe Mezzanotte | 302-658-7050 | Open Mon-Fri 11am to 10pm, Sat 1pm to 10pm

  • Makers Alley | 302-482-1299 | Open Tues-Sat 3pm to close *

  • IM Coffee | 302-300-4935 | Open Mon-Fri 7am to 4pm

  • Mikimoto’s | 302-656-8638 | Open Weds-Fri 4-9pm, Sat-Sun 2-9pm

  • Washington St Ale House | 302-658-2537 | Open Tues-Sat 4-10pm

  • Torbert St Social | 302-407-6627 | Open Fri-Sat 4 to 11pm

  • Dorcea | 302-691-7447 | Open Tues & Sat 4-8pm, Weds-Fri 11:30am to 8pm

  • Jimmy Johns | 302-777-1300 | Open Mon-Fri 11am to 3pm *

  • Bardea | 302-426-2069 | Open Mon-Weds 11:30am to 2:30pm & 5 to 9pm, Thurs-Sat 11:30am to 2:30pm & 5 to 10pm

  • La Fia | 302-543-5574 | Open Mon-Thurs 11am- 2pm & 5-9pm, Fri 11am- 2pm & 5-9:30pm, Sat 5-9:30pm

  • Farmer & The Cow | 302-407-5957 | Open Tues-Sat 12 to 7pm

  • Eat Clean | 302-476-8928 | Open Mon-Fri 7am to 2pm *

  • Tasties 302 | 302-482-2584 | Open Mon-Thurs 11am to 10pm, Fri-Sat 11am to 11pm, Sun 11am to 9pm *

  • Brew HaHa (Del. Ave. Location) | 302-777-5137 | Open Mon-Fri 8am to 1pm *

  • Cavanaugh’s | 302-656-4067 | Open Mon-Fri 11am to 7:30pm

  • Green Box Kitchen | 302-274-2195 | Open Weds-Fri from 12 to 5pm *

*No reservation required.

If you are looking for additional ways to support these restaurants and help them bounce back from COVID-19 and other recent events, please consider donating to the Wilmington Strong Fund, which offers grants to small businesses within the City of Wilmington to ensure they remain open for business.

Downtown Wilmington DE Restaurants Open for Takeout!!!

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Updated: May 11, 2020

With the recent limitations placed on Delaware restaurants, taverns, and bars by local government, we decided to compile a list of Downtown Wilmington DE restaurants open to make life a little easier for everyone. Delawareans should continue to support these businesses, and their workers, by ordering takeout and delivery during these uncertain times. Please be mindful, if you are able to order directly from the business and pick-up from them

*We understand the convenience of mobile delivery services during this time. However, restaurants are required to pay fees, which can create additional costs for the restaurants and consumers. Every restaurant appreciates your support, however if you are able to leave your house and get outside, curbside pickup is available. Also, parking is currently not an issue Downtown as metered parking is suspended.

As always, remember to support our small businesses and #shopsmall all year long. Your patronage is greatly appreciated.

Bardea 302-426-2069 – Order online (https://bit.ly/3cokPPM) for curbside pickup, family meals, wine & cocktail pairings from Tuesday- Saturday from 3:30pm-7:30pm.

Brew Haha 302-777-5137 – 222 Delaware Ave. location open for to-go, curbside pickup, delivery and online ordering from 8am to 1pm Monday-Friday.

Cafe Mezzanotte 302-658-7050 – Takeout (GrubHub) or call to order. Gift Card Special: Purchase a Gift Card of $50 or more and add an additional 20% to the amount, on us! 

Cavanuagh’s 302-656-4067 - Takeout (http://yac.bz/qH2L) and local walking delivery. Open Monday-Friday from 11am to 7:30pm.

Chelsea Tavern 302-482-3333 – Takeout and delivery (Grubhub) only. Open seven days a week from 12pm to 10pm. Gift Card Special: Buy one Gift Card for $50, Get a $25 Card FREE!

The Chicken Spot 302-358-2381 – Takeout and delivery (Doordash) from Tuesday-Friday 8am-5pm.

DECO – Closed until further notice.

DiMeo’s Pizza 302-655-1427 – Takeout and delivery. Order online through their website or Facebook. Monday-Friday 10am-9pm, Saturday 4pm-8pm.

Dorcea 302-691-7447 – Takeout (Toast app) and curbside pickup. Tuesday and Saturday 4pm-8pm and Wednesday-Friday from 11:30am-8pm.

Dunkin 302-481-6225 – Takeout and delivery (Grubhub). Open seven days a week, 5am-7pm.

Eat Clean – Takeout, curbside pickup and delivery (Doordash with a minimum $20 order). Open Monday-Friday 7am-2pm.

El Diablo on Market Street (302) 561-0569 – Call ahead service and curbside pickup is available Tuesday - Saturday from 12pm - 6pm.

Faire Market & Cafe 302-250-4280 – Closed until further notice. Deli products are currently being sold at Farmer & The Cow.

Farmer & the Cow 302-407-5957 – Curbside, takeout, order online and local delivery. Open Tuesday-Saturday 12pm-7pm.

Green Box Kitchen – Closed until further notice.

Hotel Du Pont – Closed until further notice.

Jimmy Johns 302-777-1300 – Takeout, delivery and order online or over the phone. Open Monday-Friday 10am-3pm. Christina Care and Nemours Hospital employees receive a 30% off discount for non-delivery orders.

La Fia – Closed until further notice. Serving takeout at Crow Bar in Trolley Square.

LOMA Coffee – Closed until further notice.

Makers Alley 302-0482-1299 – Takeout (UberEats or Grubhub) and order online. Open Tuesday-Saturday 4pm-8pm (closed Sunday/Monday). Get 25% off when you using the code COVID25.

Mikimotos 302-656-8638 – Takeout only thru ChowNow (sushi only). Open Monday-Friday 11:30am-7pm, Saturday & Sunday 2pm-7pm.

Mimi Teriyaki – Closed until further notice.

Olympic Subs – Takeout and delivery only. Open 9am-5pm Monday-Saturday. *hours may vary

Starbucks – Closed until further notice.

Sterling Grille – Closed until further notice.

Stitch House Brewery 302-250-4280 – Curbside, takeout, order online and delivery (Grubhub) from all three restaurants (Locale Post, Faire Market, and Stitch House Brewery) available at Stitch House. The limited menu can be viewed on their Facebook page includes family and kid-friendly options and crowlers of beers!

Terra Café – Closed until further notice.

Tonic Bar & Grille 302-777-2040 – Takeout and delivery (Uber Eats & Doordash). Open Monday-Friday 11:30am-7pm, Saturday 3pm-7pm. Gift Card Special: For every $100 purchase, you will receive an extra $25 gift card.

UDairy Creamery – Closed until further notice.

Washington Street Ale House 302-658-2537 – Takeout thru ChowNow. Open Tuesday-Sunday 11:30am-7pm.