Elton John & Billy Joel, now that’s one concert I wish I went to see! I’m not a big concert goer, but seeing those two legends on stage together would’ve been an amazing experience. I haven’t heard any rumors of another tour so it looks like I’ll have to settle for the EltonJohn/Billy Joel Dueling [...]
Where is Carl Doubét? That’s been the question… After leaving their Greenville location approximately 6 months ago, it seemed as though Carl Doubét Jewelers went missing. The owners and operators were very tight lipped about the plans for the new store. In an effort to create a buzz & keep their clients engaged, they began their [...]
Wilmington may be small but it’s not lacking culinary talent. Can you believe that we have not one but two famous reality show Chefs living in our neighborhood? How would you like the opportunity to experience a meal from Fox Master Chef Jennifer Behm & The Food Network’s Chopped Chef Julio Lazzarrini? Well, here’s your [...]
This months feature Chef is the Back Burner’s Executive Chef, Kristin McGuigan. Kristin is a fun loving girl who lives in Wilmington with her longtime boyfriend Brandon Fox & their two cats, Chloe and Eddie. When she’s not dishing it out in the kitchen she’s spending time with her family and friends doing anything and everything but cooking. It’s [...]
Each month a local chef will challenge our readers to create a recipe using key ingredients provided by them. You can add to the list of ingredients, but you can’t take away. We ask that you post your recipe here & at the end of the month the Chef will select a winner. The Winning [...]
Friday March 2nd thru Sunday March 4th Proceeds benefit the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition! Imagine 100’s of designer and couture bridal gowns valued up to $20,ooo on sale for a fraction of their cost. Some will be priced as low as $100. Yes, I said $100! I think I’m going to buy one and I’m not [...]
Chef Kristin Mcguigan goes to Washington! Delawareans weren’t the only folks celebrating Delaware Day! Apparently, our fine Senators and Congressman also celebrated the day Delaware became the first state to ratify the Federal Constitution on December 7th 1897, thus making Delaware the first state in the New Nation. As part of the celebratation, Kristin Mcguigan, [...]
for “Saturday-night carousers”. This according to an article written all the way back in 1895 by a man named Guy Beringer; I prefer to call him Genious! I’m always curious about how things come to be; how long did it take for this idea to catch on? What would life be like without Sunday Brunch? [...]
Fa La La La La…La La La This season there is a lot of emphasis on shopping small and shopping local; the importance of supporting your local community in this soft economic time. The Wilmington Blue Rocks may not be small but you can’t get any more local or American than this Minor League Baseball team. They [...]
Delaware KIDS Holiday Food Fund As the demand at Delaware food banks continues to surpass supply, we must help through the holidays and into 2012. You can make a donation or go to Delaware KIDS (Kids In Difficult Situations) Holiday Food Drive on December 14, 2011 from 5:30-8:30 pm at the James Street Tavern. Phillies Pitcher Vance Worley [...]
