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FeedThe Best of Delaware 2009
From crab cakes and cheesesteaks to prime rib and clam bakes, little Delaware is packed with great places to eat and terrific places to shop. Here’s the cream of the crop.
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Best Place to Find Urban Beauty
Critics, upstate: Monty unwinds in Brandywine Park, “a few minutes from downtown, where spring is gloriously saluted by tall flowering trees with a breathtaking abundance of pink and white blossoms” from dogwood and cherry trees. In summer, Monty enjoys the rose garden “that attracts with bright colors and sweet aromas.” Designed by Frederick Law Olmstead of Central Park fame, Brandywine is a treasure of landscape architecture.
Best Place to Get Away
Critics, upstate: There’s a lot of stress running a small business with so many challenges,” says Lucinda Williams, executive director of the Delaware Symphony Orchestra. “Winterthur Museum & Country Estate is the one place I can go to walk, empty my mind, and just take in all the beauty around me.” Says Lee Kimball of OperaDelaware, “I enjoy Winterthur’s gardens in the spring.” (5105 Kennett Pike, Winterthur, 888-4600)
Best Place to Hang Out
Critics, upstate: When you’re an “Action News” reporter like Wilson, you know there’s real danger of bringing the bad news home with you. Wilson unwinds at picturesque Battery Park on the Delaware River in New Castle, where a playground, a small sandy beach, picnic areas and a paved trail make for fun and relaxation. “It’s a great, quiet place to sit and clear your head,” she says. “You can walk off your stress on a scenic path by the water.” There are even weekly open-air concerts in summer.
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Reader Comments:
delaware today keep mention thai,chinese.indian and japanese food, what happen to 3 malaysian reataurant in delaware!!!
I would have to include the Penguin Diner in Bethany Beach for best breakfast place and best burgers! Their bacon cheddar burger is the best I have had!
How can you mention Del Rose and not mention their incredible home made ravioli? And great "gravy" too!
Glad to see Union City made the cut. Just had lunch there today and get over there whenever possible. Matt is a super nice guy and deserving of success. The decor is nice, it is comfortable, and you don't feel rushed. The food I've had there I've greatly enjoyed.
great
One Spirit Massage is terrific. Scott does awesome work and gets those kinks out. Always feel like a million bucks when I leave. If I could I would have one a day.
I have tried gaudiello's and its awesome!!! I think they havent been around in delaware long and arent as well known as the other sub shops. They are a hoagie shop everyone should try, they have the best cheesesteaks!!!
Ok, ok, is it me or i am the only one that has been at Santa Fe Mexican Grill on Main Street? Santa Fe has the best Mexican Food and drinks in town. Food is authentic as it can get. I see Mexicans eating there every time i go. Their lunch burrito line and the prices for lunch are unbelievable They got the best Mojito list i have ever seen, and the Margaritas are absolutely out of this world. The pina colada they make it from scratch and serve it on a real coconut!!! What is up with this critics and "readers"?
Lucky's Coffee Shop is the best breakfast!!! I love this place!!!!!
Since moving to Roanoke,Virginia I have yet to find a place like Winterthur. I miss the gardens quite a bit. It is a lovely place to walk, picnic and just visit.
Another place to go that is extremely worthwhile (even more than Winterthur) is the Sculpture Gardens of New Jersey.