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    • Mini-Itineraries for Greater Wilmington
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      • Vintage Atlantic Wine Region
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      • Delaware History Trail
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      • First State National Historical Park
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  • Events
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    • Summer Events
    • Fall Events
    • A-10 Women's Basketball Championship
    • Philadelphia Flower Show
    • Ladybug Music Festival
    • Wilmington's Clifford Brown Jazz Festival
    • Maryland 5-Star at Fairhill
    • Submit an Event
  • Eat & Drink
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      • American
      • Brunch
      • International Cuisine
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    • Wilmington's Clifford Brown Jazz Festival
    • Maryland 5-Star at Fairhill
    • Submit an Event
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    A Must Stop Ice Cream Shop Just in Time for Summer in Greater Wilmington

    By Jessica Horstmann on May. 20, 2021

    As warmer days approach, it’s only right that ice cream comes to mind as the perfect treat. Local shops across town such as Sweet Nels, Sweet Lucy’s and Dairy Palace all fulfill that sweet tooth…

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    Local Sandwiches

    Hoagies or Submarines? The Best in Delaware Comes from Greater Wilmington

    By Jessica Horstmann on May. 20, 2021

    Sitting between the sandwich capitals of the Mid-Atlantic, Philadelphia and Baltimore, the Greater Wilmington area is home to some spectacularly delicious sandwiches of its own. Whether you call it a…

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    Le Cavalier and Green Room

    Le Cavalier at The Green Room Arrives This Spring to Wilmington’s HOTEL DU PONT

    By Jessica Horstmann on Feb. 07, 2020

    As Wilmington, Delaware prepares for the season’s change, so is the HOTEL DU PONT. Along with the area’s spring blooms comes a reconceptualization of the Hotel’s beloved Green Room restaurant. “Le…

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    Hungry for the Holidays: Feeding the Soul and Greater Wilmington's Homeless

    By Iris McCarthy on Dec. 13, 2019

    In the throes of the holidays, it’s easy to get swept up in the excitement of celebrating, spending time with family and friends, and gift giving. After all, it is the time of year when many of us…

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    Seasonal Sweet Tooth: A Holiday Dessert Roundup

    By Iris McCarthy on Dec. 09, 2019

    As much as the spotlight shines on turkey, stuffing, and potatoes on the holiday table, dessert should never be an afterthought whether you tuck into a classic pumpkin pie or something unconventional…

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    Where the Wild Things Are: The Hunt for Exotic Meat in Greater Wilmington

    By Iris McCarthy on Oct. 28, 2019

    It’s hunting season and for those who don’t have a desire to don camouflage and trek into the woods, “hunting” means making a trip to a local restaurant or butcher shop to find exotic meats. Of…

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    THE FORK IN THE ROAD SERIES: FINDING A BIT OF FRANCE IN THE GREATER WILMINGTON AREA

    By Iris McCarthy on Aug. 21, 2019

    The Fork in the Road series offers 2- and 3-day culinary itineraries centered around a particular theme. Since you can’t spend all day eating (wishful thinking), complementary destinations and…

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    Farmers Market

    Local Love: Greater Wilmington Farmers’ Markets You’ll Want to Visit

    By Iris McCarthy on Jul. 31, 2019

    In recent years, the interest in sustainable, farm-to-table dining has surged as people are seeking out healthier eating options and ways to support local agriculture. Overall, Delaware’s…

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    Rooftop Bees Honey The Grand Wilm

    Roof-to-Plate Dining? A Look at the Grand Opera House’s Rooftop Beehives

    By Iris McCarthy on Jul. 09, 2019

    Wilmington is a long way from the farms of Indiana, but Grand Opera House Executive Director Mark Fields makes up for the physical distance from his birthplace by maintaining an emotional connection…

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    The Bobbie at Capriotti's

    10 for $10 (or less): Bargain Bites in Wilmington, Delaware

    By Iris McCarthy on Jun. 19, 2019

    Call it a professional hazard but the one question I get asked the most is from frugal foodies looking to score big bites for paltry pennies. OK, maybe not pennies but you get the drift—more than…

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