by Pam George

If you want to toast the nation’s 250th birthday in style, it’s hard to beat 1776, the steakhouse in Midway Shopping Center.

But the name is not the only reason to return, especially if you haven’t been in a while.

Longtime owner Tom Holmes sold 1776 to Regan Derrickson, owner of Nalu in Dewey Beach and Rehoboth Beach and Summer House in Rehoboth Beach.

After New Year’s Eve, Derrickson closed the restaurant for renovations and reopened it March 19.

Learn more about 1776's new era in The Cape Current, Cape Gazette's summer sister publication.

The Cape Current is your guide to the creative energy of the Cape Region - where local culture, food, music, nightlife, art, and community come together. Stylish, approachable, and always in the know, it celebrates the people, places, and experiences that make coastal Delaware feel vibrant and alive. Whether you're a longtime local or just discovering the scene, The Cape Current connects readers to all the good stuff happening right now.