Wilmington is hosting its first-ever Sunday Supper as part of the James Beard Foundation’s Friends of James Beard Benefit Series. The event is Sunday, April 23 at The Chancery Market and starts at 5 p.m. 

Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzcki stated, “We’re thrilled to see the James Beard Foundation recognizing our city and its diversity. We are enthusiastic for this partnership to showcase what Wilmington offers to its residents and visitors alike..” 

The City of Wilmington is making history with this dinner, bringing together chefs and culinary enthusiasts for a night of delicious food and great company. The Chancery Market is Wilmington’s new 12,000-square-foot culinary collective featuring dining experiences from around the world with the event being curated by renowned chef Ahktar Nawab. The evening’s cuisine will showcase dishes from a diversity of Wilmington’s chefs and premier culinary leaders, some of whom are previous James Beard Award nominees. A family-style dinner will follow a one-hour kick-off reception. Participating chefs include: Bardea's Antimo DiMeo, Ciro Food and Drink’s Michael DiBianca, Espresso Coffee Bar, Fuku, Katiroll Wala, Le Cavalier’s Tyler Aiken, Market Street Burger and Dog, Oath 84’s Justin Womack, Piccolina Toscana’s Dan Butler, Rooted AF’s Nikita Thomas, The Juice Joint’s Lanice Wilson and The Quion’s Joe Delago. 

Participating Restaurants...

Bardea Food & Drink

  • 620 North Market St.

A James Beard Foundation award winner for excellence this innovative Italian restaurant captures the energy of downtown Wilmington and brings the community together through food…

Ciro Food & Drink

  • 321 A Justison St.

Ciro is one of the Riverfront's most recent dining options. The cozy restaurant features small plates with big flavors, creative dishes with Mediterranean touches and a…

Espresso

  • 1313 N Market St

We have various types of products made in our establishment so that our customers find their fresh coffee and food any time of day. From bagels and crepes (sweet or salty) and…

Katiroll Walla

  • 1313 N Market St

Authentic Indian street food staples such as Kati Rolls and Rice bowls in a convenient grab-and-go format.

Le Cavalier at the Green Room

  • 42 West 11th St.

Le Cavalier (pronounced: luh-KAH-vuhl-YAY) honors the deep equestrian tradition in the Brandywine River Valley. Chef-Partner Tyler Akin’s opening brasserie menu draws influence…

Market Street Burger & Dog

  • 1313 N Market St

Created in 2022, new to Delaware and excited by the energy and the potential of my new city. Striving hard to bring the finest quality ingredients to a classic menu of American…

Rooted AF

  • 1313 N Market St

Rooted AF. is a fast casual vegan restaurant who specialize in great food and great energy. The concept of Rooted AF. is inspired by the need for healthy options, without…

Juice Joint 2.0

  • 102 S. Union St.

The Juice Joint is a vibrant spot along the scenic Riverfront Wilmington. Serving up freshly pressed juices, smoothies, and acai bowls, and other tasty offering such as their…

The Quoin Restaurant

  • 519 N. Market St.

The kitchen is center stage in our 155-seat restaurant and bar, and our chefs are the masters at work. They’re bringing the borders of Southern France and Northern Italy…

The James Beard Foundation is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to celebrate, support, and elevate the people behind America’s food culture, and champion a standard of good food anchored in talent, equity, and sustainability. Established over 30 years ago, the Foundation has highlighted the centrality of food culture in our daily lives and is committed to supporting a resilient and flourishing industry that honors its diverse communities. 

Claire Reichenbach, CEO of the James Beard Foundation stated, “We are absolutely delighted that the City of Wilmington is bringing together so many passionate and talented chefs for this event, and deeply grateful this will support the Foundation’s efforts to champion a standard of good food anchored in talent, equity, and sustainability.” 

Tickets are $200 per person and the attire is Sunday Casual.