EDITORS’ PICK, UPSTATE
We love to share the chicken-Gorgonzola polpette with Kennett mushroom demi-glace at Piccolina Toscana. The fried calamari is exceptional. The roasted pork belly with ragout of white beans and prosciutto is plenty rich. The Toscana portion is just enough. 1412 N. Dupont St., Wilmington, 654-8001, piccolinatoscana.com
EDITORS’ PICK, DOWNSTATE
Graze appetizers such as lamb tartare or octopus with fava beans at a(MUSE.), or opt to share from the tasting menu of four, seven or 11 courses. A sample item: seared Hudson Valley foie gras with rhubarb, a drizzle of white balsamic vinegar, shortbcrumble and sassafras. It’s the kind of thing that makes chef Hari Cameron truly great. 44 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach, 227-7107, amuse-rehoboth.com
READERS’ PICK, UPSTATE
Olé Tapas 1126 Capitol Trail, Newark, 224-9378, oletapaslounge.com
READERS’ PICK, DOWNSTATE
Café Azafran 18 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth, 227-8100, cafeazafran.com