One thing that qualifies the excellent Piccolina Toscana as a “neighborhood” place is the Sunday buffet. Another is the convivial bar. The clincher is authentic Italian food like salt-cod croquettes with horseradish aioli, and fried olives stuffed with sun-dried tomatoes and Gorgonzola.

The popular eatery—known for its signature rib-eye sandwich with melted American and provolone cheeses—has three convenient locations. Claymont Steak Shop owner Demi Kollias takes casual dining to the next level with her notorious grit, killer customer service and precise dedication.

The popular eatery—known for its signature rib-eye sandwich with melted American and provolone cheeses—has three convenient locations. Claymont Steak Shop owner Demi Kollias takes casual dining to the next level with her notorious grit, killer customer service and precise dedication.

The popular eatery—known for its signature rib-eye sandwich with melted American and provolone cheeses—has three convenient locations. Claymont Steak Shop owner Demi Kollias takes casual dining to the next level with her notorious grit, killer customer service and precise dedication.

Classics include The Bobby, loaded with turkey, stuffing and cranberry suace.

The menu includes “interpretive”takes on classic Italian dishes, with most ingredients sourced from Delaware Valley farmers and food purveyors. Their concept was to look beyond “old-school, red-gravy Italian classics” and contribute something new to Wilmington’s burgeoning nightlife and restaurant scene.

Limestone signifies not only the restaurant’s location, but also the rock that filters groundwater sources for good bourbon. The kitchen offers the standards: beef brisket, St. Louis-style pork ribs (an important distinction for rib aficionados), pulled pork, smoked chicken, smoked turkey, sausages and then some.

Each of Iron Hill’s locations serve up award-winning beer that beach goers crave throughout the season. Hearty American fare pairs nicely with fresh pints, and inventive offerings keep fans coming back again and again.

Each of Iron Hill’s locations serve up award-winning beer that beach goers crave throughout the season. Hearty American fare pairs nicely with fresh pints, and inventive offerings keep fans coming back again and again.

Each of Iron Hill’s locations serve up award-winning beer that beach goers crave throughout the season. Hearty American fare pairs nicely with fresh pints, and inventive offerings keep fans coming back again and again.

Since opening in late 2015, this brewpub has proven popular with families. Credit the spacious enclosed beer garden, which sports a playground and games. There’s also live entertainment.

Two Stones makes it a point to serve American craft beers and keeps them as local as possible. From Dogfish Head to Yards, top-tier brews occupy the 20 to 24 taps at each pub.

Two Stones makes it a point to serve American craft beers and keeps them as local as possible. From Dogfish Head to Yards, top-tier brews occupy the 20 to 24 taps at each pub.

Two Stones makes it a point to serve American craft beers and keeps them as local as possible. From Dogfish Head to Yards, top-tier brews occupy the 20 to 24 taps at each pub.

Two Stones makes it a point to serve American craft beers and keeps them as local as possible. From Dogfish Head to Yards, top-tier brews occupy the 20 to 24 taps at each pub.