There’s An App for That
The Delaware Center for Horticulture wants to know if you’re hungry for a taste of adventure. If so, visit its beautiful and historic Trolley Square home (1810 N. Dupont St., Wilmington) on Thursday, Sept. 22 for “A Taste of Trolley Square: All About Apps.” Chefs from nine neighborhood restaurants—Catherine Rooney’s, Lime, Santa Fe, Temptations, Kelly’s Logan House, Fresh Thymes, Kid Shelleen’s, Piccolina Toscana and El Diablo—will prepare their A-game recipes. You taste, then vote for the winner. Two hours of delicious fun starts at 5:30 p.m. To get in on it, register by Wednesday, Sept. 21. Call 658-6262, or visit thedch.org.
Taste of Newark
Year eight promises to be great for the annual Taste of Newark. While you wander under the tents sampling food from 45 city restaurants, watch local chefs slug it out in an “iron Chef”-Style contest to see who’s best. Dick Schmidt of the Blue Crab Grill, Jeovany Valle of Caffé Gelato, Erin Finnegan of Kildare’s Irish Pub, Bobby Love of Matilda’s (aka Mad Mac’s), Lupe Aguilar of Timothy’s and Raymond Williams of Newark Senior Center will be given the same ingredients, then do their best to create something spectacular. It all goes down Sunday, Sept. 25, noon-3 p.m. on the lawn at Old College on Main Street. For more, call 368-2561 x112 or 366-7030.
Get Out
Three-course meals at $30 a pop? It must be Delaware Dines Out, our very own statewide restaurant week. The deal lasts Sept. 26-Oct. 2. Participating restaurants include beach classics like 1776 Steakhouse Nage and The Parkway; long-timers like the Back Burner Restaurant and Feby’s Fishery; icons like The Room at the Hotel du Pont and Harry’s Savoy Grill, Christiana Mall faves Brio Tuscan Grille and J.B. Dawson’s; Newark stalwarts such as Caffé Gelato and Homegrown Café; new sensations like FireStone Roasting House and Chelsea Tavern; fine establishments such as Columbus Inn, Domaine Hudson and Krazy Kat’s, Italian places like La Casa Pasta, Piccolina Toscana and Soffritto Italian Grill; and many other of your faves and soon-to-be faves. The price is right. Learn more at delawaredinesout.com.
Harvest Festival
This is the time of year when oenophiles the world over rejoice. In this corner of the glode, celebrate the annual grape harvest Sept. 24-25. Visit any winery on the Brandywine Valley Wine Trail for special events such as picnicking, live music, grape stomping competitions, barbecues, hayrides and, of course, tastings and tours. Wineries include Black Walnut Winery, Chaddsford Winery, Kreutz Creek Vineyards, Paradocx Vineyard, Penns Woods Winery and Twin Brook Winery. Tickets are $30. Call (610) 444-3842, or visit bvwinetrail.com.
Grapes Vs. Grains
When Peco’s Liquors on Philadlephia Pike celebrates it 75th anniversary, It will do so in style. Attend its Grape Vs. Grains evening at Harry’s Savoy Grill & Ballroom on Friday, Sept. 23, and you’ll get to weigh in on what’s better: wine or beer. Sample craft brews and premiere vinos, then decide. Enjoy fine hors d’oeuvres, followed by a 3-course dinner paired with craft brews and premium wines. You’ll be joined by brewing pros and wine writers, so avail yourself of their expertise. Tickets are $75 each or two for $140. Call 762-5230, or visit pecosliquors.com.