August 2008

Features

50 Meals Under $50

Yes, you can dine well, while dining inexpensively. Herein, great meals for two. (Available during August. All prices rounded to the next highest dollar. Drinks not included.)

by Matt Amis, Maria Hess and Drew Ostroski

Chefs Tell

A great chef possesses a perfect combination of food knowledge, technique and attitude. Here are a few foodies who’ve found very distinctive styles. Plus, the latest and greatest on the local...

By Pam George

The New Delawarean

Who are these folks, and where are they coming from?

By Jim Waltzer

Departments

From the Editor Archive »
	In Praise of Good Help If you’re thinking it’s hard to find, it’s because we cornered the market with our interns. No, you cannot have them. By Mark Nardone
First Archive »
	First A local artist’s brush with the Olympics, why Lara Zeises is freaking out, singing the “Song of the Sparrow,” a former Doverite’s special effect on Hollywood, going to bat for Judy Johnson...
The Profile Archive »
	A Bishop of the People The Rev. Michael Saltarelli can look back on 12 years of accomplishment—not that retirement will break his stride. By Bob Yearick
The State Archive »
	A Mess to Reassess When was the last time your home was reassessed for tax purposes? If you can’t recall, it was at least 11 years ago—and that’s probably not a good thing. By Reid Champagne
Style Archive »
	Style A purple-haired songstress draws a bead on quirkiness. Plus, a oenophile’s dream, where to learn how to dance, and custom-made jewelry that simply spoils.
Gabby Archive »
	Gabby Hello, dahlings! If you didn’t Chic it Up, you really missed big this month. Gabby also goes GQ, samples a few libations (my word) and hears more than a few good words for the Grand. By Gabby
Your Time Archive »
	War: What Is It Good For? "This is War" opens at the Delaware Art Museum. Plus, you can't miss Wilmington's Riverfront Blues Festival, docs will rock the Tour de Lance, and everything's just peachy in Wyoming and Middletown...
Final Word Archive »
	Dog Days That Bite It’s not the heat. It’s the humidity. Quick! Everyone out of the pool. By Reid Champagne

Supplements

Supplement Archive »
	Salad Days Think that plate of tossed greens with cherry vinaigrette and goat cheese from your favorite restaurant is the key to healthy weight loss? Let the nutritionists be the judge. by Jessica Winchester
	What is Hip? New joints that will keep you walking—even if you can’t resume your 20-mile-a-week running regimen. by Christine Facciolo
	Cool Running Taking it to the streets is one of the best ways to get fit. Herein, a comprehensive guide to becoming the complete runner.
	A Perfect 10 If you can do it at the gym, you can do it anywhere. Here are 10 exercises and 10 variations, recommended by 10 local trainers, that will help build overall strength. By Scott Pruden
	It's In Your Nature Want to feel your yoga more deeply? Take it outdoors. By Mike Bederka
	Ready to Race Compete in local races on foot, on bike or in the water.
	Pumped About Pilates Where to go.
	Never Stop Becky Yencharis keeps on truckin’. By Carrie Townsend