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Delaware Restaurant Association promotes, educates and advocates for Delaware's restaurant industry.
The Cornerstone Awards are less than a week away! Do you have your ticket yet?!
Head to our website now for a night of great food, awesome drinks, and a celebration to honor those who make the hospitality industry in Delaware so amazing.
09/29/2026
The 2026 Cornerstone Menu is here!
The Cornerstone Awards are just one week away! Join us Monday, October 5th, at the Hercules Building in Wilmington for an unforgettable evening celebrating our honorees. Our Cornerstone Award receipients are some of the very best in Delaware's hospitality industry.
But the Cornerstone Awards aren't just about the awards...they're a PARTY!
We've got an incredible lineup of Delaware restaurants serving up an evening full of amazing food, drinks, music, celebration, and plenty of reasons to come hungry.
And now, you can see what's on the menu.
Tickets are on sale now, snag yours today and come celebrate with us!
Link in bio for tickets or https://f.mtr.cool/4u0p0luam6
This year, we introduced a brand new award to our Cornerstone Awards: the Excellence in Service Award, nominated and voted on by the public.
One of this year's winners is Ryan Minnick of Bethany Blues and Stingray. Ryan is beloved by his coworkers and the community, and his colleages say he truly embodies the spirit of hospitality.
For Ryan, it's about so much more than making a great drink. It's about making people feel seen, heard, and special. It's all about creating an experience that makes them feel part of the family.
We're so excited to celebrate Ryan and all of our 2026 Cornerstone Award winners on October 5th at the Hercules Building in Wilming. This event is open to the public to attend! Expect an evening of great food, drinks, live music, and a celebration!
Tickets on sale now!
09/24/2026
A few more moments from a beautiful day of food, community, and giving back. 🍴🏡✨
We loved seeing our DRA members and ProStart students come together for the Schell Parade of Homes, sharing their talents while supporting the future of Delaware hospitality.
Experiences like this are what the Delaware Restaurant Foundation is all about; connecting the next generation with the industry, creating opportunities to learn and grow, and strengthening the hospitality community along the way.
Thank you to Schell Brothers, our participating members, students, educators, and everyone who helped make the day possible. ❤️
Join us on October 5 for the cornerstone awards in Wilmington, Delaware!
Your ticket includes an evening filled with some of the best of Delaware's hospitality community;
⭐️ dinner stations featuring our restaurant members
⭐️ drinks from our restaurant members and industry partners
⭐️ live music
⭐️ the award ceremony honoring this year's winners, ⭐️ admission to the after party at the Chancery market right upstairs from the awards
This is more than an award ceremony it's a night to eat, drink, and celebrate the people who make Delaware hospitality special 🌟
https://members.delawarerestaurant.org/events/Details/cornerstone-awards-2026-1637035?sourceTypeId=Hub
💜 We can't wait to see you there!
09/22/2026
Thank you to the Kenny Family Foundation for another wonderful Delaware Burger Battle! The Kenny Family Foundation, is a local non-profit organization which provides programs and donations to local organizations in and around New Castle County, Delaware.
The proceeds from Delaware Burger Battle have gone to our Foundation and Prostart Program. We are so incredibly grateful to a beneficiary of such an awesome event.
If supporting the future of the hospitality industry matters to you, donations to our foundation are always welcome. Head to our website to learn more and make a difference in the next generation of hospitality.
09/21/2026
This is what membership looks like!
Being a member of the Delaware Restaurant Association means having access to resources, savings, and tools designed to help your restaurant thrive.
From food safety resources and industry education to member discounts and practical tooks for your team, we're continually working to bring more value to your DRA membership.
As part of the National Food Safety Month, our members have access to food safety resources and they can save 20% on select ServSafe products.
It's just one of the many resources and benefits available through your DRA membership.
Already a member? Take advantage of your benefits!
Not a member? Reach out to [email protected] and see what DRA can do for your business.
This year, we introduced a brand-new award to our Cornerstone Awards: the Excellence in Service Award, nominated and voted on by the public.
One of this year’s winners is Pat Price Mutchler of Nicola Pizza, who has spent years welcoming generations of guests through Nicola’s doors. She is loved by her coworkers, adored by her customers, and has become such a special part of the Nicola Pizza family,
And the best part? Her customers and community helped choose her.❤️
We’re so excited to celebrate Pat and all of our 2026 Cornerstone Award winners on October 5 at Chancery Market in Wilmington!
🍽️ Great food
🥂 A night of celebration
🎉 An evening dedicated to the people who make Delaware hospitality special
Tickets are on sale now and the event is open to the public! Get yours through the link in our bio and come celebrate Pat and all of this year’s incredible winners.
09/16/2026
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