Wilmington Black Restaurant Week
Wilmington Black Restaurant Week returns Sept. 28-Oct. 5, showcasing African, African American, and Afro-Caribbean cuisines at restaurants across the city. The celebration culminates on Oct. 5 with the Black Food Festival at The Queen (500 N. Market St.) from noon to 5pm, featuring tastings, live music, and a student cook-off. Participating restaurants include Drop Squad Kitchen, Merengue House Bar & Restaurant, Rooted AF, Troisième Café and more. Popular Philadelphia-based chef, Saudia “Saud” Shuler, who has garnered over 1 million followers on Instagram (@CountryCookin1), is one of the judges for the student cook-off and will be signing books, as well as sharing her expertise in a community culinary conversation. The festival is free and open to the public, but registration is required. More at WilmBRW.com
Claymont Welcomes Apothecary Brewing Company
Apothecary Brewing Company will celebrate its grand opening Oct. 10–12 at 2703 Philadelphia Pike in Claymont, in the former Hangman Brewing space. The weekend includes food trucks, giveaways, beer specials, and live music by The Chris Wolf Band (10/10), Scott Mathews & The Good Folk, and Walking Dead (10/12). Apothecary is headed up by co-owners John Ponte and Andrew Poole, who bring more than 30 years of combined experience in brewing. The brewery will feature four flagship beers plus rotating seasonal selections, guest taps, and cider and mead from Liquid Alchemy. In addition to live music, the brewery plans to host a variety of events including Quizzo, karaoke, D&D nights, and more. Visit ApothecaryBrewing.com
La Esperanza Brings Authentic Mexican Flavors To Wilmington’s West Side
La Esperanza Mexican Takeout has officially opened at 401 N. Rodney St., bringing fresh, local Mexican cuisine to Wilmington’s West Side. Owned by long-time West Side entrepreneurs Esperanza Alarcon and her family, La Esperanza offers a vibrant menu highlighting Mexican culture and history. Additionally, the restaurant will feature an exterior mural completed by Launcher Entrepreneurship Program graduate and local artist, David A. Jones III, paying tribute to Mexican culture. With the support of the City of Wilmington via America Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, Cornerstone West CDC celebrates the growth and expansion of this immigrant-owned, family business. Follow La Esperanza on Instagram @laesperanza_mexicanrestaurant
Delaware Park Celebrates Fall With Food, Fun, And Furry Friends
Delaware Park kicks off a month of fall fun with several exciting events. The Boo! Bar at LIT makes its spooktacular return Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 10–31, serving Halloween-themed cocktails from 6pm–1am. On Oct. 4, the 2nd Annual Bark at Del’Park, in partnership with Faithful Friends Animal Society and Humane Animal Partners, features a Dog Dash, adoptions, a Hot Dog Bark Bar, Pacifico Yappy Hour, and more. Then celebrate the final day of LIVE racing on Oct. 18 at Parktober Fest with food trucks, retail vendors, beer, wine and spirits tastings, and music by Delaware’s Mega Chin. More at DelawarePark.com
