Unique Eats & Treats in Downtown Wilmington, DE

Looking for something to spice up or stimulate your taste-buds? Here are some exciting options right in Downtown Wilmington, DE!

Brew Haha!- 824 North Market Street Wilmington, DE

Cosmic Rose and Chamomile Lavender tea are sure to warm your soul this winter season and certainly are both very easy on the eyes! They are soon adding a rose latte and a lavender latte to their coffee menus across their locations.  For now, try their loose leaf teas and make one for yourself at home. Get your camera ready! They sure are pretty!

Harry's Seafood- 101 S Market Street Wilmington, DE

It is difficult to say no to cheesecake, but a hot chocolate cheesecake? We are in! This one is extra delightful in the shape of a chocolate mug complete with homemade marshmallows, hot chocolate sauce and a snowflake sable.

Drop Squad Kitchen-928 Justison Street Wilmington, DE

What is so unique about a chicken cheesesteak you may ask? Well, this one is completely vegan! You heard us correctly, no chickens were harmed and this dish is still incredibly delicious. You may go to Philly for a cheesesteak, but for a much healthier, yet just as tasty rendition, head to Wilmington!

HOTEL DU PONT-42 West 11th Street, Wilmington, DE

Who can resist a delightfully beautiful and tasty petite four? We cannot and the Green Room at the legendary HOTEL DUPONT has them for high tea or your holiday gathering.

Ernest & Scott Taproom-902 N Market Street Wilmington, DE 

We hadn't thought it was important to try Scottish cuisine until hearing about the Scottish salmon at Ernest & Scott Taproom, then we were intrigued! Salmon is always tasty, but this takes it to a different level completely. 

Post by Julia Mason of Enthusiasm Lab

A Stunning Food Hall is Coming to Downtown Wilmington!

A Food Hall is on its way to the Historic DuPont Building and we couldn't be more excited! Not only will it provide entrepreneurial chefs with a place to launch their business idea...the space is gorgeous!

Everyone gets excited for lunchtime and in late 2018 it will be even better in Downtown Wilmington! DE.CO — short for Delaware Collective is on its way!

“Wilmington’s newly thriving food scene is reaching a turning point, and DE.CO’s convenient location at the heart of the dynamic mid-Atlantic makes it a magnet for culinary talent that will draw locals and visitors alike downtown,” says Seawall’s Peter DiPrinzio, who developed Baltimore’s wildly successful food hall, R. House. “DE.CO will feel like a lively restaurant and bar, and will serve as a gathering place throughout the day in into the night: for coffee with friends, a lunch meeting among co-workers, date night for couples or weekend brunch with the whole family.”

Check out these articles featuring coverage of the story.

Wilmington to get its 1st food hall, Philadelphia Business Journal

New food hall opening in DuPont Building later this year, Delaware Online

Announcing DE.CO, Wilmington’s Forthcoming Food Hall with Eight Chef-Driven Kitchens, Bpgroup.net

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!