A few of our favorite things….

Autumn, Football, Dog Fish Punkin Ale, Oktoberfest and the reopening of Scalessas.

1. The Start of Fall

Changing leaves, cool breezes, pumpkin everything, open windows, jeans & long sleeved shirts…enough said.

2. FOOTBALL

 Monday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday – NFL or College – Add in High School and you can even include Friday – Football 5 days a week. It’s a beautiful thing.

3.  Punkin Ale | Get UR Punk’in On!

A Delaware favorite and straight from the Brewing Masters mouth “Few things get Dogfish die-hards as pumped as Punkin Ale. Whether it’s the smooth hints of pumpkin, the organic brown sugar or the savory spices you’ve been waiting nine months for, it’s finally time to get your Punk on!” Available now.  Find it! Get it! Enjoy it! Repeat. For a retailer near you visit the dogfish fish finder @ www.dogfish.com/brews-spirits/fish-finder.htm

4. OKTOBERFEST | Newark

So if it’s an October Fest why does it start in September? Oktoberfest is a two week festival, held in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. While it is a giant world festival in Germany, Oktoberfest celebrations are held around the world during this time. So, if you can’t get to the fair in Germany, you can participate in a local event. A time to eat, drink, and be merry! Each year, the Oktoberfest is opened, as the mayor of Munich taps a keg a of beer. There is even a special brew made, aptly called Oktoberfest beer.Oktoberfest is not just a celebration of beer. It is a huge festival with lots of food, music, dancing, rides, and carnival booths. Each year millions of people from all over the world come to the fair. Oktoberfest celebrations and festivals are held around the world during this time. These festivals also celebrate the rich heritage of the German people.  Visit our local NEWARK OKTOBERFEST this weekend!

5. The reopening of SCALESSA’s CAFE in Wilmington

Back by popular demand…old school italian cuisine,  a new menu, the smell of sunday gravy, fresh mozzarella, new martini recipes…Voted BEST IN DELAWARE for the homemade “pasta”, “meatballs”, “friendliest staff”,  “girls and guys night out”  and “best place to take a big group.” The chef not only cooks great food, recognized as BEST CHEF, but he sings along to Sinatra and other legendary favorites. Cafe Scalessa is located at 504 Greenhill Ave., Wawaset Plaza shopping center, Wilmington.  Make your dinner reservations today 302.656.0955 or visit www.cafescalessa.com