Readers, upstate
Takumi • 1601 Concord Pike, Wilmington, 658-8887
Readers, downstate
Arena’s • Arena’s Café, 17314 N. Village Main Blvd., Lewes, 644-0370; 20312 Highway One, Rehoboth Beach, 226-2233; Arena’s Deli and Bar, 149 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach, 227-1272; Arena’s Long Neck, 25938 Plaza Drive, No. 5, Millsboro, 947-4700; arenasdeliandbar.com
Editors, upstate
Items like the Bistro BLT keep us interested in Corner Bistro year after year. Bacon of pork belly is topped with peppery arugula, tomato jam and an aïoli of caramelized shallots on a fresh baguette. The chicken salad is some of the best anywhere. 3604 Silverside Road, Wilmington, 477-1778, mybistro.com
Editors, downstate
33 West is the lunch spot in Dover—a power place and a casual place at the same time. Regulars go for good food with a twist at perfectly reasonable prices. 33 W. Loockerman St., Dover, 735-9822, 33westde.com