Socially Distanced Dining Options Are Available In Wilmington This Weekend

From the City of Wilmington:

August 20, 2020

Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki reminds residents and visitors that local restaurants in the Downtown District and in the Trolley Square/40 Acres section of the City will be offering expanded outdoor dining this weekend. The Downtown “Curbside Wilmington” initiative, launched in June, and “Dining on Delaware,” which kicked off last weekend, support local businesses hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic by enabling eateries to expand their outdoor dining areas through additional seating at safely spaced distances.

“When we began ‘Curbside Wilmington’ in June, in partnership with Downtown Visions and The Committee of 100, we hoped the new business model could be applied to other restaurant districts in the City,” said Mayor Purzycki. “With the support of City Council Member Charles “Bud” Freel, this dining option has expanded to Trolley Square. As we all struggle to adapt to this new environment, I hope you’ll dine along Market Street and Delaware Avenue and show support for area businesses and the many workers they employ. I would also urge you to support businesses throughout the City, but do so responsibly and safely.”

As part of “Curbside Wilmington,” curbside pull-in spots have been designated throughout the Downtown area for all businesses, both retail and restaurants, to use for pick-up and curbside delivery. “Dining on Delaware” will result in the closure of Delaware Avenue between North Clayton and North DuPont street as well as North DuPont Street and North Scott Street beginning at 4 p.m. as dining tables are set up curb to curb. There will be live music at both locations, and a list of all participating restaurants is included below.

Participating restaurants (“Curbside Wilmington”):
Bardea Food & Drink
Café Mezzanotte
Cavanaugh’s Restaurant
Chelsea Tavern
DiMeo’s Pizza
El Diablo
Farmer & The Cow
Green Box Kitchen
Jimmy John's
La Fia Bistro
Makers Alley
Stitch House Brewery
Tasties 302
Tonic Bar & Grille

Participating restaurants (“Dining on Delaware):
Catherine Rooney's Irish Pub & Restaurant
Trolley Tap House
Island Fin Poke
Gianni's Pizza
Cafe Verdi
Kelly's Logan House
Trolley Square Oyster House
Bar Roja
Crow Bar

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