November 5th, 2014
Sussex County Return Day, Georgetown, Delaware, Hungry? Upper Crust, The Brick Hotel, Patty’s, Unique to Sussex County, Southern Delaware, A Tradition for 222 Years!!
Two days after election day Southern Delaware gathers in Georgetown, Delaware, for Return Day. 2014 will celebrate 101 years of this tradition which is unique to Sussex County.
State Law in 1791 removed Lewes, Delaware, as County Seat. Georgetown became the new County Seat. Much more geographically centered was the reason. The State Law required that the voting take place in the new County Seat. Those same voters would “return” 2 days later to hear the outcome of the election….therefore the name Return Day began.
The celebration will have a carnival atmosphere….a celebration no less!! The Courthouse will shine during the festivities. And, The Circle will be crowded.
There are new traffic patterns in place. To find out information regarding this and schedule of events, please visit http://www.returnday.com.
Hungry? On The Circle…..
Great food and friendly service. On Return Day, exhibitor, award-winning folk artist Pamella Bounds-Seemans will be at the Coffee Shop. Check http://www.theuppercrust.info/current_artist_exhibit. The Upper Crust will be offering a court-themed menu. The Menu has been updated and a version in Spanish is included. Please visit http://www.theuppercrust.info/menu.
The Upper Crust is located at 7 E. Market St. Tel. 302-856-2300. Catering is available….everything is homemade.
The Brick Hotel is located at 18 The Circle, right in the heart of Georgetown. Tel. 302-856-1836. Website? http://www.thebrickhotel.com. They offer nightly specials. Open every day. Happy Hour is from 3 until 6 in The Tavern. Fridays from 4:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. complimentary appetizers. Tuesday through Saturday, they serve lunch from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Lite Menu from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. Sundays the Breakfast buffet is $9 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Outstanding crab soup!!
The Classic Cheeseburger and The Pulled Pork I totally recommend.
The Pulled Pork!! And, if they offer the Grilled Portobello…then it will be a decision. Talk to the server. They are good with their recommendations.
Patty’s is located at 517 South Bedford Street in Georgetown. Tel. 302-253-8692. Website? http://www.pattys.comcastbiz.net. They cater and deliver, as well. Find them on Facebook.
I first became acquainted with Patty’s when they catered an event for Fund for Women. The small chicken salad croissants were outstanding.
Subs, sandwiches, salads, party trays, and gourmet foods. Patty has been in the business for so many years throughout the U.S. She is so friendly and the food is so good. The menu changes constantly but she is happy to tell you that Patty’s serves food from subs to the sublime.
Here is Patty at the counter.
During good weather you can take a seat on her picnic table, otherwise, I think people come in to order and then take out.
Chips from restauranteur Jose Andres!! Got some. You pay a bit more but worth it.
On the left is a Grain Salad with Quinoa tossed with Genoa Salami, hot and sweet sopressata, provolone, Goathorn peppers and tomatoes in an oregano vinaigrette. And, on the right is a Corn Salad tossed with scallions and cherry tomatoes in a smoked paprika vinaigrette.
Have a great day!!
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Nice story on Return Day, would not miss it! One of the greatest outdoor parties in Delaware. It will not be a convertible day……
Georgetown has so much more to offer these days when it comes to food. Thanks for sharing this information !