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!!

October 21st, 2014

Destination? The Upper Crust, Coffee House, Homemade Baked Goods, Georgetown, Delaware, Coffee and More, Breakfast, Lunch, Dessert…Artist Exhibit, Georgetown Art Crawl, Sussex County, Southern Delaware

The Upper Crust is located at 7 East Market Street, Georgetown, Delaware 19947.  Tel. 302-856-2300.  Website?  http://www.theuppercrust.info.  On Facebook you can “Like” Upper Crust Georgetown.  Lots of events are being sponsored by the small and quaint restaurant across from the Courthouse…right by The Circle.

Georgetown, Delaware is the County Seat.  It is “Sixteen Miles from Anywhere” in the Deep South of Delaware.  We live in Sussex County and Georgetown is the County Seat.  Sussex County is also referred to as “Delaware’s Dixie”.

At some time or another you might have to visit Georgetown….Some pass by Georgetown as they make their yearly or week-end trips to the Delaware Beaches. Others, make Georgetown their workplace.   And, as you drive by…have you noticed how cute the streets are looking in Georgetown?  Getting into the season, I should say!

My friend, Jody, and I stopped by because as it happened word of mouth told us that The Upper Crust was one to be checked.  They said that everything was homemade, delish, and their service was excellent.  So, we did!!  We found out that everything was that and more.

The Daily Menu has specials like Cellblock Specials….it is by the Courthouse, of course.  On that day I had their Quiche which was bacon, broccoli and cheddar, with a nice bold cup of coffee.

Busy in the kitchen getting ready for the day.  We tasted their soup…so delicious, but it was not ready yet.

Quiches were being prepared.

Dessert anyone?  At times that’s all that is needed with a cup of coffee or tea…seasonal cheesecake!

Events:

The Upper Crust will be transforming their herb garden into The Great Upper Crust Decorated Pumpkin Patch.  Pumpkin registration is at The Upper Crust at 7 East Market St. in Gerogetown.  Registered pumpkins will have their picture taken and posted on The Upper Crust Facebook Page (Upper Crust Georgetown).  Show your creativity and register your pumpkin until October 29th.  They will judged at close of business on that day.  The 1st, 2nd or 3rd….could be yours!

The Upper Crust is the Birthplace of the Historic Georgetown Art Crawl.  Exhibits and Events originate here…They offer space to local artists who might not otherwise have an opportunity to show their works.  Please visit http://www.theuppercrust.info/current_artist_exhibit, to see what else is happening here.

Unitl October 25th the exhibit is Millsboro Creative heARTS of The Salvation Army’s Developmental Disabilities Program.  Designs have been used by The Salvation Army for Divisional Chistmas Cards.  The group of 15 artists is empowered by their own work and inspired by the relationships they have developed with members of the local arts community.

November:  The Upper Crust will exhibit Award Winning Folk Artist Pamella Bounds-Seemans.  It will start October 25th until November 22nd.  Her colorful Folk Art is known as “Fun, Funky and Folk” and uses plenty of jewel-encrusted frame color.  You can meet her on Thursday, November 6th at The Upper Crust….Return Day.  Her theme of the exhibit will be “Georgetown and Return Day”.

For more information, please contact Bruce at bruce@theuppercrust.info, or 302-856-2300.

Note:  Stay tuned for info. on the 2015 Georgetown Art Crawl Festival by visiting http://www.facebook.com/georgetowncrawl.