I first published this article in 2009, instantly annoying hands-on co-owner Tom Holmes by comparing him to Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, and he told me that he doesn’t compare himself to them. But Tom, I beg to differ: At your $37 … Continue reading →

Patty’s famous carryout, formerly in Georgetown, is up and running on the medical mile on Savannah in Lewes. Patty lost her lease in Georgetown, and that’s good news for us beach people! The NEW Patty’s (With seating! Finally!) is open … Continue reading →

On May 1, 2019, Lewes’ iconic Buttery restaurant morphed into 2ND STREET TAVERN. Out with the old, in with the new. And new it is! Owner/Chef Wilson Gates had a vision for the original fine-dining icon created by John Donato … Continue reading →

In late summer 2019, the ornate purple Victorian building located between Heirloom and 2nd St. Tavern on Savannah Road became Raas: An Asian/Indian fusion restaurant. Owned by a group of Lewes doctors that includes Lewes urologist  Dr. Ramachandra Hosmane and … Continue reading →

On March 1 of 2019, original owner and chef Brenton Wallace handed over the reins of Crust & Craft to the successful SoDel Concepts Restaurant Group. As the driving force behind 11 popular restaurants, CEO Scott Kammerer and crew can … Continue reading →

As of late 2017, Honey’s Farm Fresh is under new ownership at 329 Savannah Road in Lewes. The space played host to the old Blue Plate Diner and the more recent JD’s Filling Station that never really took off. New … Continue reading →

Current 99 Sea Level (Bethany Beach) Executive Chef Danio Somoza-Angel, his wife Lauren Gabrielle and his brother Enrique & wife quietly opened their brand new Harvest Tide Steakhouse in Lewes on the Friday of July 4th weekend. Under normal conditions, … Continue reading →

Brothers Anthony & Chris Jacona of Zogg’s & the Sea Hogg Food Truck, along with Paradise Grill’s Al Tortella, have opened their new WHEELHOUSE in the old Wharf location smack in the middle of Lewes on the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal by … Continue reading →

Cafe Azafran has returned to Lewes in a somewhat abbreviated form as Olive & Oats by Azafran. Breakfast is served from 8 -11, lunch until 3, then they will be open for coffee, cappuccinos, etc. until 4. Fans of the … Continue reading →

The new Big Oyster Brewery on Kings Highway in Lewes has been one of the new go-to spots in the second half of 2017. The brewery/restaurant has a nice-sized pub area with a full kitchen reminiscent of the other Fins … Continue reading →