Lewes: For the Foodie

Meet the Producer
On Saturdays in September, gourmands gather at the producer-only Historic Lewes Farmers Market, held on the grounds of the Lewes Historical Society from 8 a.m. to noon until Sept. 29. (644-1436, historiclewesfarmersmarket.org)

Cuppa Joe or Spot of Tea?
Stop in Notting Hill on Second Street, where the coffee roaster stands in the dining room. Buy some beans to go—along with a gooey sticky bun. (645-0733, nottinghillcoffee.com)

English ex-pats can get hard-to-find items at Lewes Gourmet, owned by Englishman Gavin Braithwaite and his wife, Lou. Stock up on McVitie’s biscuits, ginger beer, pickle relish, marmite, tea and other goodies from the United Kingdom. Other selections include olives, crackers, pasta sauces, grilling sauces, vinegars and oils. (645-1661)

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Eat ethnic
Touch of Italy on the corner of Savannah Road and Second Street offers Italian cured meats, specialty cheeses, sandwiches and cookies and pastries. (827-2730, touchofitaly.com)

Agave’s guacamole—three different kinds—is not to be missed. In the restaurant’s front room, you can buy margarita glasses, desserts, salad dressings and sauces. (645-1232)

On Sept. 21, Market Street will close from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. for an old-fashioned Oktoberfest with a German oompa band and Bavarian dancers. But “there will be no beer consumed on Market Street,” says Betsy Reamer, executive director of the Lewes Chamber of Commerce. (Brews remain in the restaurants.) (645-8073, leweschamber.com)

Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth
Visiting on Sept. 8? Attend the seventh annual Chocolate Tasting at the Biden Center in Cape Henlopen State Park from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. (friendsofcapehenlopen.org/calendar.php)

Don’t forget to pop into King’s Ice Cream for some butter brickle or pistachio ice cream. (645-9425, kings-icecream.com)

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Dining: Still hungry? Locals love Striper Bites. Try the signature club sandwich with blackened mahi-mahi, applewood bacon and Caesar dressing. (645-4657, striperbites.com)
 

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