Delaware Today August 2009

A first-time exhibit by a little known Pyle—Howard's sister-in-law—opens at the Delaware Art Museum. Plus, "Oliver" goes to the beach, Wyoming plans a peachy party and a summer music series continues on the Riverfront.

This month, Gabby out-glitters the glitterati at The Common Wealth Awards.

For clothier Trey Kraus, well dressed means a trim suit, a well-knotted tie and, sometimes, a maladjusted rabbit.

Forget what polite society says is acceptable. The universe is yours, if you can be true to your essential self, and that means making peace with your essential sexual nature. Therapist Deb Laino wants to help.

Our own Food Detective clears up confusion about our comestibles. Plus, DSU takes on public health, Rachel Simon writes home, and the veep rolls on.

Never let it be said the much-maligned DelDOT can’t be helpful. Just ask a formerly frantic mother duck.

Jim Baker wants everyone in Wilmington to believe in its—in their—greatness. There’s just one small problem remaining to be solved…

And you thought the food was excellent. But could it be that the beautiful interior design subtly enhances your palate? Energizes your conversation? Makes you tingle a bit? Two stunningly beautiful new restaurants show why dining is more than eating.

Ahhh, the music of wavelets lapping a bulkhead, the reflection of city lights on a still river, the sound of crickets in the night. Could there be anything better than dining en plein air? Herein, alfresco for foodies.

The newest stores and hottest restaurants, magnificent museums, the art of skimboarding, awesome events and more—look here for everything you need to know this summer.