Delaware Restaurant Association

Delaware Restaurant Association Delaware Restaurant Association promotes, educates and advocates for Delaware's restaurant industry.

Great hospitality deserves great support behind the scenes. For Jessica Lilly and the team at SA Unlimited, that means h...
08/31/2026

Great hospitality deserves great support behind the scenes.

For Jessica Lilly and the team at SA Unlimited, that means helping restaurant owners spend less time worrying about the numbers—and more time focused on their food, their teams, and their guests. Strategic Accounting Unlimited

As an Allied Member of the Delaware Restaurant Association, SA Unlimited brings specialized accounting support to the hospitality community and understands the unique needs of restaurant businesses.

Because when the right partners handle the business behind the business, restaurants can focus on what they do best.

Interested in what membership can offer your business? Reach out to Rae Wichard, Director of Memberships — [email protected]

🍻 RESPONSIBLE ALCOHOL SERVICE: BRING YOUR TEAM!Keeping your team informed helps protect your business, your employees, a...
08/28/2026

🍻 RESPONSIBLE ALCOHOL SERVICE: BRING YOUR TEAM!

Keeping your team informed helps protect your business, your employees, and your guests.

Stay informed. Serve responsibly. Protect your team and your business.

Join us for an informative session covering:
🍺 Updates on alcohol regulations
⚖️ Legal liabilities for servers & bartenders
🚨 Best practices & tips for avoiding over-service

✨ Open to all!

And there’s more! Your registration includes lunch, a raffle, and a special code for $$$ off Online Alcohol Server Training!

📅 Tuesday, September 15
📍 Klondike Kate’s
158 E. Main St, Newark
⏰ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Bring your team and make sure everyone is prepared to serve responsibly and confidently!

08/27/2026

Meet Miru Mayur and Varsha Shejao, Owners of Curry & Spice Bar in Middletown, DE. Curry & Spice bar Delaware

Rooted in tradition and built with a passion for sharing authentic Indian cuisine, Curry & Spice Bar brings generations of culinary heritage to Delaware’s growing hospitality community. Their menu celebrates time-honored family recipes and the bold flavors of North India, while creating a welcoming experience for the community they serve.

Through We Are DRA, we’re proud to spotlight the people, cultures, and stories that make Delaware hospitality what it is.

Get to know Curry & Spice Bar—and experience it for yourself in Middletown.

Interested in what membership can offer your business? Reach out to Rae Wichard, Director of Memberships — [email protected]

✨ Support the DRA Center for Policy & AdvocacyDonate $100 and power the DRA Center for Policy & Advocacy.Your contributi...
08/26/2026

✨ Support the DRA Center for Policy & Advocacy

Donate $100 and power the DRA Center for Policy & Advocacy.

Your contribution helps fuel the work behind the scenes; from grassroots organizing and coalition building to research, education, and the resources we need to make sure restaurants have a seat at the table.

You can help make sure Delaware restaurants are heard.

Give now: https://f.mtr.cool/50uxgb6dou

We are proud to announce the Platinum Dining Group as the recipients of the 2026 Cornerstone Award! 🏆Since opening Eclip...
08/24/2026

We are proud to announce the Platinum Dining Group as the recipients of the 2026 Cornerstone Award! 🏆

Since opening Eclipse Bistro in 1996, Carl and Lisa have grown Platinum Dining Group into one of Northern Delaware’s most recognizable hospitality groups—creating memorable dining experiences, meaningful employment opportunities, and restaurants that have become part of the communities they serve.

The Cornerstone Award honors a restaurant or restaurant group that has remained a true community staple for more than 20 years. Through nearly three decades of service, growth, and commitment to hospitality, Carl, Lisa, and the entire Platinum Dining Group team embody exactly what this award represents.

Please join us in congratulating The Platinum Dining Group!

They will be honored at the 2026 Cornerstone Awards on Monday, October 5, at the Hercules Building in Wilmington, Delaware.

🎟️ Get your tickets at https://f.mtr.cool/82bcq8uaeb

We are proud to announce Ben and Diane Winiarczyk of Shorebreak Lodge Restaurant as the recipients of the 2026 Restaur...
08/24/2026

We are proud to announce Ben and Diane Winiarczyk of Shorebreak Lodge Restaurant as the recipients of the 2026 Restaurateur of the Year Award! 🏆

Through handcrafted cocktails, inspired coastal cuisine, thoughtful service, and a comfortably elevated atmosphere, Ben and Diane have brought fresh energy to the Rehoboth Beach dining scene and created an experience that keeps guests talking.

The Restaurateur of the Year Award celebrates the restaurant bringing something new and exciting to Delaware dining—whether through a bold concept, innovative food, an unforgettable guest experience, or a fresh perspective that makes it one to watch. Shorebreak Lodge embodies exactly what this award represents.

Please join us in congratulating Ben and Diane Winiarczyk and the entire Shorebreak Lodge team!

They will be honored at the 2026 Cornerstone Awards on Monday, October 5, at the Hercules Building in Wilmington.

🎟️ Get your tickets at https://f.mtr.cool/deupd6nfb2

We are proud to announce Vincenza Carrieri-Russo as the recipient of the 2026 Industry Impact Award! 🏆As co-owner of V&M...
08/24/2026

We are proud to announce Vincenza Carrieri-Russo as the recipient of the 2026 Industry Impact Award! 🏆

As co-owner of V&M Bistro, Vincenza has continued her family’s restaurant legacy while establishing herself as a dedicated leader within Delaware’s hospitality community. Her commitment to teamwork, mentorship, exceptional service, and leading by example reflects the very best of our industry.

The Industry Impact Award honors an individual who goes above and beyond to support others, strengthen Delaware hospitality, give back to the community, and help make our industry better for everyone. Through her leadership, resilience, and willingness to share what she has learned, Vincenza embodies exactly what this award represents.

Please join us in congratulating Vincenza Carrieri-Russo!

She will be honored at the 2026 Cornerstone Awards on Monday, October 5, at the Hercules Building in Wilmington.

🎟️ Get your tickets at https://f.mtr.cool/rz7j39rk3s

Meet Miru Mayur and Varsha Shejao, Owners of Curry & Spice Bar in Middletown, DE. Curry & Spice Bar - Delaware Rooted in...
08/22/2026

Meet Miru Mayur and Varsha Shejao, Owners of Curry & Spice Bar in Middletown, DE. Curry & Spice Bar - Delaware

Rooted in tradition and built with a passion for sharing authentic Indian cuisine, Curry & Spice Bar brings generations of culinary heritage to Delaware’s growing hospitality community. Their menu celebrates time-honored family recipes and the bold flavors of North India, while creating a welcoming experience for the community they serve.

Through We Are DRA, we’re proud to spotlight the people, cultures, and stories that make Delaware hospitality what it is.

Get to know Curry & Spice Bar—and experience it for yourself in Middletown.

Interested in what membership can offer your business? Reach out to Rae Wichard, Director of Memberships — [email protected]

Delaware hospitality’s biggest night is back—and this year, it’s in Wilmington! 🥂Join us Monday, October 5, at the Herc...
08/21/2026

Delaware hospitality’s biggest night is back—and this year, it’s in Wilmington! 🥂

Join us Monday, October 5, at the Hercules Building for the 2026 Cornerstone Awards—an evening celebrating the people, businesses, and leaders who make Delaware’s hospitality industry exceptional.

From 6–9 PM, enjoy the Cornerstone Awards presentation, live music, and food and drinks from an incredible lineup of DRA restaurant members. Then, keep the celebration going at the official after-party at Chancery Market from 9–11 PM!

Swipe to explore the evening, see our featured food vendors, and recognize the generous sponsors helping make it all possible.

🎟️ Tickets are $129 and available now at https://f.mtr.cool/iumewkxykv

🚨We can’t wait to announce the 2026 Impact Award, Restaurateur of The Year, and Cornerstone Award winners on Monday.

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