Palate owners to open Harbour in Lewes
Gary and Lorraine Papp, owners of Palate Bistro & Catering, have announced they will be opening a new restaurant called Harbour in the former Gilligan’s space next to the Inn at Canal Square in Lewes.
Opening in the 2020 season, the menu will feature sustainable seafood and locally sourced ingredients to complement the canalfront location.
“We are humbled by the opportunity and we are excited about the dockside dining,” said Gary. “We hope to bring a lot in returning to the restaurant scene in downtown Lewes.”
Lorraine and Gary have more than 30 years of restaurant experience. They moved to Lewes in 1994 and helped open The Buttery with John Donato and Twain Gonzales. Gary served as executive chef at the restaurant until 2008, while Lorraine was pastry chef and kitchen manager. In 2008, Gary and Lorraine formed Essential Chef, offering private chef and catering services.
Five years ago, the couple opened Palate in the Safeway shopping center.
Nick Roth is the news editor. He has been with the Cape Gazette since 2012, previously covering town beats in Milton and Lewes. In addition to serving on the editorial board and handling page layout, Nick is responsible for the weekly Delaware History in Photographs feature and enjoys writing stories about the Cape Region’s history. Prior to the Cape Gazette, Nick worked for the Delmarva Media Group, including the Delaware Wave, Delaware Coast Press and Salisbury Daily Times. He also contributed to The News Journal. Originally from Boyertown, Pa., Nick attended Shippensburg University in central Pennsylvania, graduating in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. He’s won several MDDC awards during his career for both writing and photography. In his free time, he enjoys golfing, going to the beach with his family and cheering for Philadelphia sports teams.
