The countdown to July is on. Summer crowds are arriving, live music is filling the air and every weekend seems to come with a growing list of things to do.
This week, we’re raising a glass to Bethany Blues bartender Ryan Minnick, who was crowned the Cape Region’s Favorite Bartender after nearly 39,000 votes were cast in our inaugural Battle of the Bartenders. We share the story behind the longtime local bartender, the relationships he’s built over 17 years in the industry and the community that rallied behind him.
Marissa Levy rounds up the week’s can’t-miss concerts and events, while Kadet Kelly delivers another dose of local humor and insight. Zeke Ottemiller heads to Dogfish Head, where music and craft beer continue to go hand in hand through another summer of live performances.
Pam George explores how the Five Points area has quietly become a destination for breakfast, brunch and lunch, with a growing collection of daytime dining spots serving everyone from beachgoers to year-round locals. Nancy Sakaduski shares a guide to some of the area’s best free summer concert series, and Lana Morelli introduces us to local muralist John Donato, whose colorful artwork has become part of the fabric of coastal Delaware and whose community-driven approach proves that creativity is at its best when everyone has a hand in it.
Whether you’re discovering a new breakfast spot, catching a concert under the stars or cheering on your favorite bartender, we hope this issue inspires you to get out there and make the most of another great week in the Cape Region.
