This week’s issue celebrates the music, flavors, creativity and traditions that give the Cape Region its character. From the smooth sounds of yacht rock and the enduring appeal of print to local beer, distinctive restaurants and a tavern rooted in Lewes history, these stories offer plenty of ways to savor the final stretch of summer.
Our feature story dives into the rise and enduring appeal of yacht rock and the band that helped turn it into a full-blown phenomenon, Yacht Rock Revue. Marissa Levy fills the final days of August with live music, art and community events, while Kadet Kelly conducts a very honest performance review of Summer 2026. Hari Cameron turns up the heat with a trip to the Berlin Chili Pepper Festival, and Zeke Ottemiller explains how locally grown barley makes its way from Delaware farms into local pints.
Pam George ventures beyond Route 1 to find some of Sussex County’s most interesting meals, including Austrian specialties, Brazilian barbecue and mead paired with smoked meats. Nancy Sakaduski explores the Cape Region’s museums and the fascinating stories waiting inside, while Lana Morelli steps into Sussex Tavern, where Terry Mansberger brings colonial Lewes to life one story and historic cocktail at a time.
This week’s Playbook celebrates the lasting power of print, from newspapers and zines to letterpress, linocuts and other traditional techniques. It explores why artists and readers continue to value something they can create, hold and share in an increasingly digital world.
As summer prepares to clock out, there is still time for another show, meal, museum, adventure or unexpected discovery. We hope this week’s issue inspires you to make the most of it.
