Six Places in Delaware for Dinner and a Show

 

Paul Cullen in  The Room at Cedar Grove.

Sure, you could go to dinner and just, you know, eat. But there are Delaware establishments that bring drama to the table in various ways. Here are a few examples. 

The Room at Cedar Grove

Founded by Paul Cullen, The Room at Cedar Grove is a Lewes-area event venue just west of Route 1 on Cedar Grove Road (Old Postal  turns into this road.) The former bass player for Bad Company found a new lease on life as a chef, sommelier and smart businessman. 

The Room at Cedar Grove has an impressive list of concerts featuring bands, solo artists and up-and-coming singer-songwriters. Many of the events include a wine dinner, or you can buy food and beverages. The proceeds benefit Paul Kares, which supports aspiring chefs and musicians.

Cullen's bread and butter is his in-home dinner service featuring Italian cuisine. He cooks, serves and cleans. And after the meal, he gives guests a private concert. 

Snuff Mill Restaurant, Butchery & Wine Bar


Snuff Mil foie gras.
The fine-dining restaurant in north Wilmington has been known to host DJs after hours on the first of the month. Call before going. 

But the regular fun factor comes from the foie gras delivered to the table in a smoke box. All eyes follow the glass case as it makes its way through the dining room.

Bardea Steak.

Bardea Steak

Bardea, downtown Wilmington's new restaurant, spotlights steak of all kinds, prepared in many different ways. During my visit, a server came to our table to cook the meat in front of us.

Candlelight Dinner Theater

Nestled in Arden, founded as an artists' community, Candlelight truly is dinner and a show. Tickets to mainstage productions include a meal.

Vincente's Restaurant

Vincente's famous caesar. 
Vincente's has moved a few times since opening in Wilmington's Little Italy, but the tableside caesar salad has been a staple. The founder, the late Vincent Mancari, was known as the "Walking Menu," and his theatrical tableside salad put Vincente's on the Delaware map. 

Dickens Parlour Theatre

Dickens Parlour is now located on the grounds of Good Earth Market & Organic Farm, and you can select a dinner with a show.








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