STAFF WRITER MARK NARDONE DISHES ON THIS WEEK’S
BEST WINE EVENTS AND MORE
October 2012
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10/16/12The Great SteakoutIt starts with the intoxicating aroma, a heady fragrance that prompts customers to lift their noses as they walk through the restaurant’s doors, writes restaurant critic Pam George. Instantly, diners picture an icy martini, raw oysters, a snappy salad and a baked potato split open and waiting for pools of butter and a confetti of chives. Then there’s the main event: a thick steak spilling pink juices onto the white porcelain plate. Decades of culinary tradition have instilled the classic steak dinner into our memories. It’s the feast that has fueled both romance and high-powered business deals. Steak has survived health crazes and diet fads. Even the economy hasn’t touched the craving for this luxury item. Though most restaurants now offer steak on their... Posted at 09:00 AM | Permalink |
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10/09/12Cooking, Pennsylvania StyleHey there, home cooks: The next cooking demo at Northeast Seafoood Kitchen in Ocean View is pure Pennsylvania. From Dutch country to Philly East to Colonial fare, chefs Ronnie and Doug will prepare pickles of all kinds, jams, chow chow and more. They’ll also bake a shoofly pie from scratch on Oct. 14. (We hope you like molasses.) Cocktail hour starts at 4:45 p.m. The cooking begins at 6 p.m. The next Sodel Concepts cooking demo happens at Catch 54 in Fenwick Island on Nov. 6. (Don’t forget to vote first.) For rezzies, call 537-1785. northeastseafoodkitchen.com The Art of Food This one bears repeating because it’s unique and cool: In the Brandywine Valley, museums aren’t just for art and history. They’re places where you can enjoy fine food and... |
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10/02/12The Art of FoodAnd you thought museums were place where you looked at art or learned about history. No more. In the Brandywine Valley, they’re also places where you can enjoy fine food and drink. Here’s a rundown of what’s happening. Explore the “Picturing Poe” exhibition and the wines of Spain at the Brandywine River Museum Oct. 10. This special evening event, hosted by the Young Friends of the Brandywine Conservancy, was inspired by Edgar Allan Poe's short story, “The Cask of Amontillado.” Tickets are $25 for members and $35 non-members. “Uncorked! Wine, Objects & Tradition at Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library” celebrates the objects and imagery created by society’s relationship with wine from the 1600s to the 1800s. In... Posted at 09:00 AM | Permalink |
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09/25/12The Latest and GreatestStoned Again Two Stone's Pub Naaman's is here. Here’s the Day One buzz on Facebook: “It’s officially opening day ... only 16 hours until Wilmington get its very own Beer Temple. And guess who's helping us kick thing off? Stone Brewing Co....that’s who! Tomorrow night, on tap:16th Anniversary, Arrogant Bastard, Cali-Belgique, Imperial Russian.” The place was mobbed, so here’s the FB buzz for last Friday: “Alright, Opening Week - Night 2! We're pouring some awesome beers from Evolution starting at 4:00pm... Lot #3, Exile Primal, Lucky 7, Lot #6, Rise Up, Summer Session, Jacques Au Lantern, Menagerie #7, Spring Migration (you hear that, Dave?), Morning Wood.” That’s a long way of saying that, if you didn’t... |
