by Pam George

At the beach, the natural inclination is to head east toward the boardwalk and resort-town restaurants. But Route 1, also known as Coastal Highway, is hardly a culinary dividing line. Plenty of establishments west of the coast’s main artery are worth the detour. Some are longtime local favorites. Others reflect the growth and increasing diversity of the communities beyond the primary resort corridor. Together, they offer Cajun cooking, Brazilian barbecue, Austrian specialties, Latin American fare and even mead with barbecue...

Discover Pam's reasons to go west 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.