Best of Delaware 2010

You told us your favorites. We have a few of our own. Herein, the great big list of winners.

by Matt Amis and Maria Hess Published June 11, 2010 at 10:08 AM

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Note: Delaware Today can't presume to know why readers picked the places they did. The reasons are as varied as the voters themselves. We take it that they love the places they love, and that's perfect. As for the critics' picks, we have our reasons, and we state them for all to see. We invite you to comment at delawaretoday.com.

Best Athlete

CRITICS, UPSTATE | Elena Delle Donne

It turns out you can go home again—if you’re Elena Delle Donne. The basketball star returned to the court for the University of Delaware Blue Hens last winter, after leaving the University of Connecticut and taking a break from the game. Delle Donne lit up the court this year, averaging more than 26 points per game, the third-highest among Division I athletes. She was voted the CAA’s Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year. But the crowning achievement of Delle Donne’s remarkable freshman campaign was perhaps her selection as an All-American—a first in 39 seasons of UD women’s basketball. The former state high school player of the year played volleyball as a UD freshman in 2008-09, which gave Delle Donne a chance to recharge. Moving from Connecticut to Newark allowed her to stay close to her tightly knit family. Her return to basketball attracted national attention to the Lady Hens and helped UD draw record crowds to see amazing performances such as her 54 points against James Madison. Welcome back to the court, Elena.

FOOD

• Best Restaurants in Town •

Best in Bethany Beach

READERS | Bethany Blues BBQ Pit
6 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Bethany Beach, 537-1500

CRITICS | DiFebo’s Restaurant
789 Garfield Pkwy., Bethany Beach, 539-4914
You never know what the specials will be at DiFebo’s, but they are always fresh, always delicious. The osso bucco special combines the main course with pasta and house wine for $21. Chefs win raves for sausage and peppers. The baskets of smelts and bountiful antipasto are causes for celebration. With its sunny yellow walls, wood floors, chic sconces and contemporary window treatments, family-owned DiFebo’s is classy and homey.

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