Frank & Louie’s Italian Specialties, in partnership with Second Block Hospitality’s Bob Suppies and Dave Gonce, became Pazzo Italiano in late October 2025.  A new remodel will make room for more Italian goodies and prepared meals. As of now, the … Continue reading →

We are sad to report that the delightful Ogre’s Grove comic book (and other goodies) shop in downtown Milton is closing. But dry those tears! They will continue their subscriber services and purchases online. Their last brick & mortar day … Continue reading →

Making way for development, the old shopping center at 94th St. (where the only remaining anchor store was Rose’s) is now gone after being there 45 years. Sorta sad, but the center was getting pretty ratty, and time marches on!

The relatively recent 302 The Local, formerly Chaps Pit Beef at 19819 Coastal Hwy. (and still owned by several of the Chaps partners) has rebranded itself as The Local Bootlegging Co. The spot has a Prohibition feel, with entrees such … Continue reading →

After 40 years of success, the iconic 1776 restaurant in Midway has been sold to Nalu Hospitality, which also owns and operates Nalu Dewey, Nalu RB and Summer House in downtown Rehoboth. Regan Derrickson is no stranger to restauranting here … Continue reading →

Dewey Beer Company’s PIZZA MACHINE will be taking over the old Hammy’s spot by the Safeway on Coastal Highway. You might have noticed their original location in Harbeson by DBC’s spot there. Be ready for wood-fired pies (they will be … Continue reading →

Russo by the Sea Italian Market is now OPEN in the Tanger Seaside Outlets in Rehoboth Beach. Looks like flatbread-style pizzas, cheesesteaks, Italian subs and lots of Italian merchandise is their thing. They also have an extensive selection of Italian … Continue reading →

Well, times they are a’changin’! Just when we all got used to the idea that 1776 Steakhouse will change hands, the iconic Blue Moon on Baltimore Avenue is on the market. Not only the building, but also the business itself. … Continue reading →

Word on the street is that Iron Hill Brewery will return from the dead (well, OK, Chapter 7 bankruptcy) under the ownership of Ciao Hospitality. Several of the old Iron Hill locations will reopen as Three Notch’d Breweries (local to … Continue reading →

Touch of Italy restaurants (in Lewes, Rehoboth and Ocean City) has expanded its food & beverage services into the Ocean Pines Yacht Club and the Beach Club on Coastal Highway in Ocean City. Services will be similar to those that … Continue reading →