Discover Unparalleled Fine Dining at The Farmhouse.
Where foods of rare excellence are served in an elegant provincial setting.

Intimate candlelit dining rooms, exceptional service, award-winning menus featuring The Farmhouse famous crab cakes, and many seasonal specials all contribute to a delightful dining experience. Sundays, a superb prix fixe three-course dinner is offered.  The intimate Farmhouse bar with fireplace is a local favorite. Reserve the unique subterranean wine cellar featuring the Wine Spectator Award winning wine list for a very special Chef’s Table.  Enjoy summer evenings of genteel tableside service on the Farmhouse’s covered outdoor patio. The 18th century Farmhouse is open for dinner Thursday – Sunday.

The Farmhouse is the quintessential destination.

Indoor and outdoor catering is available for parties, meetings, and corporate events.  Specializing in weddings, Chef Roland creates your menu from farm-fresh foods. No frozen or pre-made foods are ever used. The gracious Banquet Room connects to a soaring sky lit Round Room offering a beautiful view of gardens and golf course.  Sip a frosted mug of beer or special Martini in the adjacent air-conditioned Tavern with flat screen TV or dine out of doors and watch play from the Tavern’s open-air brick patio.

The Greathouse and Tavern are open daily for lunch and dinner.

Sunday Brunch is served in Country Elegance while enjoying a complimentary flute of champagne. Free Children’s menu.

Loch Nairn’s impeccably groomed Golf Course
is open to the public.

This is a true shot maker’s course with tree lined fairways winding through wetlands, lakes, and ponds.  There’s a fully stocked golf shop, locker facilities, and Men’s & Ladies Associations. Lessons are available for all levels. Be sure to stop by the unique Tavern for food, drink, and conversation.

Discover
unparalleled fine dining at The Farmhouse
Casual dining and all manner of celebration,
The Greathouse at Loch Nairn

Visit us online at www.lochnairn.com or call 610.268.2235.

By now, hopefully you have all had the opportunity
to try the spectacular range of specialties at Saketumi in Rehoboth Beach,

off of Route 1. Saketumi, the sister restaurant of Jasmine in Wilmington, is the lower shore’s most chic restaurant.

Saketumi offers well-prepared, modern Asian cuisine;
Japanese, Chinese, Thai, and Korean.

As a soup lover, I am always impressed with the spice and freshness of Saketumi’s soups. The Thai Spicy Lemongrass Soup with Shrimp is my favorite. With bell peppers, shitake mushrooms, fine lemongrass and lime, it is a combination of flavors that will thrill your taste buds.

One of my newfound favorites at Saketumi, as well as Jasmine,
is their wonderfully priced Bento Box Specials.

A complete meal that is sure to leave you with plenty of delightful leftovers, these are offered in Thai, Chinese, Korean, or Japanese. The Thai, for instance, starts with Thai soup, followed by a complete divided tray of papaya salad, jasmine rice, spring roll, and Tom Yum Goong. What a delicious selection at a price that will keep you coming back to try all of the varieties.

If you prefer to stick with an entrée, the succulent Braised Korean Shortribs with Kimchee offer a combination of spicy and sweet that play wonderfully off of each other. Another favorite, the Rainbow Roll, has a gorgeous presentation, as does all of Saketumi & Jasmine’s sushi. The fresh tuna, salmon, and avocado topped with roe, will make you remember why you crave sushi.

Saketumi offers a fantastic Happy Hour that includes
drink specials from wine, to cocktails, to beer.

The Happy Hour special not only includes a large selection of sushi and vegetable rolls, but also tempting appetizers such as Crispy Crab Wonton. The best part is that everything is priced starting at $1.75 to $5.00 and is offered seven days a week from 4-6 pm. Now that is something you can’t afford to pass up in this economy.

An exciting edition to Saketumi that’s sure to be a hit
this spring and summer
is the new upstairs Ai Lounge and outdoor area.

What better way to enjoy their fantastic martinis such as the Flirtini, complete with raspberry puree and a splash of champagne than on their hip upstairs patio?
So be sure not to miss out on all of these wonderful offerings in the south. Make it a point to experience Saketumi on your next beach trip, because they are so much more than great sushi.

By: Sue Ford

Step into Candy for all Occasions to take a walk down memory lane. This quaint, cozy sweet shop in the Fairfax Shopping Center is loaded with your old time favorites from wax lips to candy necklaces, but that’s not all.  From the love of your life to your little one, chocolate is an affordable luxury, especially around the holidays. At Candy for all Occasions, you pick the box, and you choose the chocolates (only their favorites), and we bow your perfect package.  If chocolate isn’t your favorite, there is a wide variety of nuts and trail mixes for the health conscious. And what is healthier than strawberries?  (Dip them in dark chocolate – it’s good for your heart.) Place an order a day ahead so they’re fresh.

Fresh is what Candy for all Occasion does best. This year, start a new tradition; personalize your loved ones’ stockings with chocolates to reflect a favorite sport, hobby or occupation.

For everyday, Candy for all Occasions creates great baskets and gifts for every occasion.  From hostess gifts to baskets for Birthdays, Thank You, Congratulations, and Sympathy, you can’t go wrong with a gift of comfort food.  Choose your favorite products or leave the creativity to us. Local delivery and shipping is available. Phone orders are welcome, but if you stop in, be sure to pick up a treat for yourself.

“At Candy for all Occasions, you pick the box,
and you choose the chocolates
(only their favorites), we bow your perfect package.”

Candy for all Occasions

has two locations:
2211 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE. and
2049 Newark Road,
Lincoln University, PA.

Call us at
(302) 654-9171 or
(610) 869-3839, or visit our web site
www.candyforalloccasions.com

By: Lorie Marrella, Managing Partner, FruitFlowers of

DE, Chester County, PA & South Jersey

It’s a hectic month, but for most of us it is the most wonderful time of the year.  The month of December is sprinkled with good cheer and plentiful parties.  There is a spirit of humanity that comes back to life every holiday season.

If you are planning on hosting a holiday party for personal or business reasons, you’ll give careful attention to centerpieces and food, I’m sure.  Have you considered the fact that the food can actually serve as the centerpiece?  Well, it can when it is a bouquet of FruitFlowers™.

This local company makes delicious, not to mention beautiful arrangements… and they are edible!  The sumptuous fruit bouquets arranged to look like flowers can include freshly cut pineapple, strawberries, cantaloupe, honeydew, kiwi, and grapes.  All of the fruit is preservative free, ripe, sweet and juicy!

FruitFlowers are wonderful for holiday parties.  They certainly give your guests something to talk about and something to nibble on. You can always chocolatize any of the fruit bouquets to add the final touch.

The added beauty of these edible floral creations is that it cuts your party preparation time in half.  And we could all use a little more time in the month of December.  So this holiday season, consider the fantastic food from FruitFlowers.  They also make for great hostess gifts if you’ve been invited to a party.

It can be very stressful finding something unique that you feel confident will be used and loved by the recipient.  FruitFlowers is here to help! If you have not seen a bouquet in person yet, go to fruitflowers.com and check them out.  They are wonderful!  The highest quality fruits and vegetables are used to create these unique arrangements, so they are incredibly tasty all year round.

“Many of our sales come from businesses thanking other businesses.  Both men and women love to receive the sweet, juicy flowers, and the novelty of the gift really impresses the recipient, along with how delicious they taste”, says Lorie Marrella, Owner of two FruitFlowers locations, FruitFlowers of Delaware and FruitFlowers of Chester County, PA.

So, whether it is for personal or professional gift giving or entertaining, FruitFlowers is here to make your holiday less stressful and more manageable!

December is jam packed for holiday entertaining. It is filled with joy and laughter. It is the closing of one year and introduction to another year. It is winter, and, we all know how difficult our lives can be during the snowy season. Winter can pack a punch and take a toll on human frailty. It can be a time of sadness and loss. Death and funerals are a difficult, yet an unavoidable part of life.  Acknowledging your friends or relatives who are experiencing a loss is important.  It is a meaningful moment in their life when you have food or flowers delivered to express your sympathy and concern during this time.

Unique for such occasions,   and unbelievably appropriate, is a lovely arrangement of FruitFlowers.  The bouquets are in very good taste for families in mourning. The family is every bit as appreciative of the fruit bouquet as they would be in receiving the standard funeral flowers, but they get a taste tempting and unique treat as well.

Another advantage to sending FruitFlowers is that it serves as a conversation piece.  There can be awkward moments of silence and this day-brightening fruit bouquet can give them a moment of lightness at a very dark time.

“Receiving a bouquet of beautiful, FruitFlowers was a bright spot during a very sad time for me”, says a customer of FruitFlowers of Delaware.    “I had just lost my mother and it was a wonderful pick-me-up.  Besides, I had dozens of regular flowers already delivered to me that filled our house.  Another bouquet of regular flowers would have been a waste.”

Funerals are difficult, but you can lift someone’s spirits with this mouthwatering creation.  Of course what’s most important is letting the person know that you care about their loss, regardless of what you send them.

FruitFlowers is a great gift for happy and joyous times in our lives as well as for sad and difficult times. FruitFlowers is great for any occasion, or no occasion at all!

If you would like to place an order to be delivered in Chester County, PA, Southern NJ or Delaware, receive a brochure or get more of the juicy details, please
call 302-636-0300 or visit FruitFlowers™ online and check out the entire product line at www.fruitflowers.com. Twenty-four hour advance notice is requested to place an order for fruit bouquets and 72-hour advance notice is needed for a vegetable bouquet.

FoodEase is family owned and operated by
Cathy Hagan and Camie Bailey, former owners of
Super Suppers Wilmington.

After five years operating as franchisees with Super Suppers, we discovered our customers would prefer us to assemble their meals instead of the original Super Suppers model of, “make your own.” With that said, we are excited to announce our official changeover to FoodEase

How did we get our new name?

It’s a play on the word “foodies”. If you haven’t heard the term “Foodie” it means “people who simply love food for consumption, study, preparation, and facts about food.” That’s us … and you get the benefit by the ease of delicious ready-to-cook food! And there you have it, our new name … FoodEase – Take and Bake!!

We now have a new user-friendly web site for ordering or viewing our menu and freedom to offer a variety of new recipes! Our “take-out or eat-in” lunch menu featuring hot and cold sandwiches, soups and fresh made salads is continuing to grow and because you asked for it, we now have Wi-Fi and coffee in our cafe area.

At FoodEase, we want to help families,
couples and singles simplify one area of their lives – DINNER

We take care of the hassle that comes with shopping for and preparing your family meals.

Using only the freshest ingredients makes our chef-designed entrees healthy and delectable and contains zero trans fats. We know that everyone wants a meal “just like mom would make.” That’s why our delicious, home-cooked meals are family favorites. Now, you can spend more time with the ones you love and still put a wonderful, nutritious meal on the table.

Experts say that taking time to enjoy meals together helps families reconnect.

FoodEase makes it easier for families to sit down at the table together for dinner. All the shopping, chopping, mixing and prepping is done. All you do is cook it and enjoy your time with the family.

We even have you covered for the holidays! Choose from a wide variety of appetizers, desserts and brunch entrees to complete holiday dinners for twelve.

Sound expensive? Not compared to dining out or your weekly grocery bill. It is hard to imagine that having restaurant quality meals in your freezer can cost less than you would spend at the grocery store to buy the ingredients. But it’s true! At a time of fuel, utility and overall cost of food and living skyrocketing, FoodEase is a luxury that actually saves you money!

Our food is all made and prepared on site here in our store.

Some of the customer favorites include, Asian Flank Steak (awesome on the grill), Parmesan Chicken with Wine & Sage Sauce, Chicken Pot Pie, Crispy Apricot Pork Chops, Sunday Pork Pot Roast, Bruschetta Chicken, Heavenly Chicken, Meaty Cheesy Lasagna, Vegetarian Lasagna, Chicken & White Bean Chili, Eggplant Parmesan, Pecan Crusted Tilapia, Classic Shepherd’s Pie and Breaded Pork Chops w/Cinnamon Apples. Also available are Wheat/Gluten FREE entrees and sides. Ten to twelve new entrees are switched each month. Entrees come in three convenient sizes. Single servings, regular (3 servings) and large (6 servings)

FoodEase is not just for dinner.

Besides more than 35 different entrees to choose from daily we are stocked with many breakfast items, like Cinnamon Monkey Bread and Blueberry Cream Cheese French Toast Bake, or Strata Florentine. Some appetizer choices are Crab & Artichoke Dip, Buffalo Chicken Dip, Jalapeño Popper Dip, and Cranberry BBQ Meatballs. A selection of desserts include; Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars, Key Lime Pie, Berry Apple and Caramel Apple Crisp,  Peanut Butter Cup Pie, and Country Peach Cobbler. Veggies and side dishes include Parmesan Garlic Green Beans, Asparagus w/Dill Sauce, Orzo with Grilled Vegetables, Southern Baked Mac & Cheese and lots more! And it’s all made fresh at the store!

Lunch! Bring a friend, sit and enjoy our home-made soup,
fresh to order salads or a delicious sandwich from our NEW lunch menu.

Choose from a Pretzel Grill, Turkey Reuben, Hot Roast Beef, Mozzarella Meltdown, Turkey BLT and more or choose to build your own sandwich with your choice of turkey, ham, chicken salad or tuna salad. No lunch meat used here! We cook our turkey breast, ham and roast beef in the store and cut it fresh daily for your sandwich. Our delicious chicken salad is made from all white meat chicken and our tuna salad is from white albacore tuna.

When you bring FoodEase to the table,
you know you’ll be serving a meal that not only tastes delicious but is good for your family.

As always, we truly appreciate our loyal customers and welcome our new ones. Our hope is to make your mealtime more enjoyable, easier, healthier and tastier.

FoodEase is now offering home and corporate delivery service!
Visit website for details about delivery days in your area www.foodEasetnb.com

302 478 5935
3619 Silverside Road,
Wilmington, DE 19810 Talleyville Center, Rte. 202/Concord Pike

Hours:
Monday & Friday 9:30 to 5pm
Tuesday & Wednesday 9:30 to 6pm
Thursday 9:30 to 7pm
Saturday 10 to 4pm
See our web site for Holiday Hours

Call (302) 478-5935

for more info or email us at
info@foodEasetnb.comat

By: Lisa Harkins, RD, LDN

Another year down, another new year approaches…many of us make the same New Year Resolution over and over again:to lose weight.

But for some reason it doesn’t seem to stick, and some of us will blame it on our “metabolism”.  But what is metabolism and why does it seem to help certain individuals and hinder others?  First, we need to define what metabolism is, and then learn what affects it in order to truly understand how it may determine our weight.

Metabolism, defined: Metabolism is the process by which the body changes nutrients we eat into energy that are in turn used by the body to maintain it.  It is essential to survival: our metabolism helps the body repair tissue, heal itself from injury, fight disease, and eliminate toxins and metabolic by-products.

Our metabolism is affected by the following factors: Nutrition, Hydration, Physical activity, Body type, Gender, Age, Genetics, Bone structure, Body composition, and Hypothyroidism.  Some of these things we can’t control, like Age – our metabolism slows about five percent for each decade after 40.  That’s because as we get older, we tend to lose muscle and gain body fat; lean muscle mass is more metabolically active than fat tissue.  Gender also makes a difference – men generally have faster metabolisms than women because they’re larger and have less body fat.  A man’s basal metabolic rate is estimated to be 10 to 15 percent higher than a woman’s.  Hypothyroidism can also be a hindrance – an underactive thyroid will slow down your metabolism and ultimately lead to weight gain.  The good news is that a simple blood test can determine whether you have this condition or not.  If you do, you can control it with the proper medication (talk to your doc).  Genetics play an extremely critical role: some people are lucky enough to be born with speedy metabolisms, and others are not.

But these factors don’t grant us a “gimme” to give up and say “The odds are stacked against me, there is nothing I can do to change my metabolism”.  There are factors that affect metabolism that we CAN control, like the amount of physical activity we participate in each week, what we eat and drink each day, how much sleep we get each night, and if we take time to relax and de-stress.  Here are my tips to help you master your metabolism – all are research-backed and tried and true – no pills, shakes, sprinkles or other concoctions required!

Bring on breakfast – it is a must every day.  Breakfast jump starts your metabolism, and helps your burn calories consistently all day long.  Ladies, shoot for around 300-400 calories, gentlemen, around 500-600.

Skip the sugar – Reduce the amount of refined sugar-containing foods; they’ll spike your blood sugar giving you immediate energy but then cause you to crash and want even more sweet, initiating a vicious cycle.  Limit jellies, candies, cookies, pies, cakes, muffins…you get the picture!

Spice it up – the compound capsaicin that burns our mouths and causes us to sweat when we eat that enchilada raises your base metabolic level, has an inhibitory effect on the forming of fat cells, and also acts as an appetite suppressant.  Research has shown that people eat up to 15 percent fewer calories after eating spicy foods when compared to people who ate foods that did not contain capsaicin.  Try hot peppers, cayenne pepper, roasted red pepper flakes, and curries.

Snack smart – no more than 200 calories per snack, and be sure they contain lots of weight whittling fiber.  Try fruit and cheese, whole grain crackers and peanut butter, hummus and raw veggies.

Pump up the protein – eating protein gives your body a bigger metabolic boost overall than eating carbohydrates or fats.  Plus, eating enough protein will ensure you’ll maintain and build muscle mass (Remember, the more muscle mass you have, the greater your metabolic rate).  Make sure to incorporate lean protein (like eggs, skinless chicken, fish, beans and nuts) into most every meal.

Feast on Fish – Omega-3 fatty acids found in fatty fish like salmon, trout, mackerel and fresh tuna help you lower the leptin levels in your blood.  Leptin is a hormone that is directly linked to your metabolism.  Scientists have found that lower levels of leptin lead to a higher metabolic rate and a decreased appetite.

Dive into dairy- Research shows that low-fat yogurt, skim milk, and reduced-fat cheese raise your body’s metabolism.  Get your three eight ounce servings a day.

Get you some grapefruit – Grapefruit contains hydroxycitric acid, which inhibits production of cholesterol and fat that is produced from leftover glycogen (stored glucose in our muscles and liver).  Try eating a whole fruit every day.

Kick it with kelp – This green from the sea has metabolic precursors of the active hormones of the thyroid gland, as well as naturally occurring iodine, which together are believed to increase our basal metabolic rate and help with fat metabolism.  Just be sure you keep your intake to 1,000mcg of iodine/kelp per day.

Don’t forget to exercise most days (moderate to vigorous activity is encouraged for 45-60 minutes per session), strength train at least two-three times per week (more lean muscle mass means more fat-burning potential), reduce your amount of stress (mediate, try yoga, play with the kids), and get enough sleep (seven to eight hours is the new minimum).  I also encourage my clients drink plenty of water (six to eight 8-ounce glasses daily, more if exercising), as well as try decaf green tea (three cups per day has a thermogenic, i.e. fat-burning effect).

Lisa Harkins, RD, LDN
Ideal Nutrition and Fitness LLC

P.O. Box 684, Lewes, DE 19958 | Phone: 302-388-2856 | Email: lisa@idealnutritionandfitness.com
Website: www.idealnutritionandfitness.com Follow me on twitter.com: lisaharkinsRD
Become a fan of my business on facebook.com: Ideal Nutrition and Fitness LLC

Lisa Harkins is a Registered Dietitian and the owner of Ideal Nutrition and Fitness.  She consults for Quest Fitness located in the Village of Five Points in Lewes.  Quest Fitness is a full-service fitness facility offering personal training, fitness classes, spinning, yoga, pilates, nutritional counseling, youth camps, and seasonal kayak tours, rentals and sales.

Visit www.questfitnesskayak.com for more information.

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It’s a place where members feel special  — and so do their friends, families and business acquaintances. You also will find that sense of attentiveness when you visit any of our 175 reciprocal clubs around the world.

Housed in a mansion built of native stone, the Whist is an elegant gathering and dining destination for members, as well as an extraordinary venue for social events, business meetings and conferences.

George Washington’s surgeon general slept here—and lived and worked here, too, as witnessed by his marble autopsy slab, still in the basement. Dr. James Tilton built the landmark in 1802, a home so grand it was once in the running to become the U.S. Capitol.

But the Whist is not a museum. It is a vibrant, growing organization, with activities that include ballroom dancing, crab and lobster feasts,   etiquette lessons for children, Wine and Scotch tastings and live music. Best of all, it is a place to make friends, where the staff greets members by name and superior service flows seamlessly.

Check out The Whist.
We’d love to show you around.
Call:   (302) 658-5125 or
e-mail: ssuddard@universitywhist.com
www.universityandwhistclub.com

By: Rebecca Stansell

There Was a Pastor, a Boss, a Goblin and a Turkey…

betcha thought I was about to tell you a joke? Sorry, no joking around today, but I do have something to tell you. Did you know that National Clergy Day is always the second Sunday in October? Did you even know there was such a day to celebrate the leaders of our churches? Well, there is, and, this year it is on October 9th. Pastor Appreciation Day allows an excellent opportunity for church members to show all the love and appreciation we have for the person who leads us in our spiritual lives. I know I always make a point of shaking my pastor’s hand and thanking him each week, but doesn’t everyone do that? Whether we do, or we don’t, wouldn’t it be sweet to brighten our pastor’s day? It is something a little extra special. National Clergy Day allows us the opportunity to go above and beyond the weekly handshake, or nod hello. God knows, we all need that in today’s world. So, consider giving the “nod” to the Pastor with a unique bouquet from FruitFlowers™?  Maybe you will get an extra “nod” in return. Wouldn’t that be sweet, an extra nod to face the days ahead…especially Mondays, when most of us return to work….

Don’t forget October 16th is Boss Day;
thank your boss on National Boss’ Day with sweet, juicy FruitFlowers™.

It is a creative way that fits EVERY budget to say “Thanks for the paycheck!”
Ok, so, we covered the Pastor and the Boss, now let’s talk about the Goblin. FruitFlowers has become increasingly popular as an alternative to candy and sweets on such occasions as the scariest night of the year, Halloween.  Bouquets are the perfect “treat” – delicious, healthy and beautiful, a creative alternative to candy at any Halloween party at home or at school. Picture the kid’s faces when they see the Fruitful Harvest™. It comes in a keepsake ceramic pumpkin container containing mouthwatering melons, juicy pineapples, plump grapes and red ripe strawberries, and maybe even some chocolatizing!

Lastly, the Turkey rounds out
our potential joke we started with.
The Dipped Apple Gobbler™ is one of Thanksgivings
most popular arrangements.

FruitFlowers™ also offers a vegetable bouquet that is spectacular. The Bountiful Harvest™ and the Gobble Up Veggie™ include cauliflower, broccoli, peppers, snow peas cherry tomatoes, radishes, carrots, cucumber and turnip “daisies”. A tasty spinach dip can be purchased to accompany the exceptional veggie bouquet. As family and friends gather for Thanksgiving, we hope you plan to celebrate this wonderful holiday with thanks adding fresh cut fruits and vegetables to your bountiful feast!  There is no better time than this to give or receive a beautiful and delicious floral fruit basket, which serves as both a centerpiece for the table and as a dessert.

Then there is also the ‘Just Because…’ or ‘Thinking of You’”,

says, Lorie Marrella, co-owner of FruitFlowers™ of Delaware, Southern NJ and Chester County, PA. “Our unique baskets and bouquets will prove to be great for any occasion”, she adds.  “We’re excited to bring the FruitFlowers™ experience to our customers”, adds Marrella.  “We make it easy and simple. You dial, we deliver.” FruitFlowers also offers convenient pick up locations that help our customers avoid paying delivery charges. In DE FruitFlowers can be ordered and picked up at Kenny Family Shop Rites of DE, Bella Vista Trattoria on Limestone Rd, and at Hard Bean Coffee in Middletown. Celebrations Party Store in Elkton, MD is available to take your FruitFlowers order making party planning a one stop shopping experience! Triple Fresh Market in East Fallowfield, PA is available for pick up of FruitFlowers and Talluto’s Authentic Italian Food in Washington Township, NJ is available to take your order and have it ready for you to pick up at their location. “We needed to be more available to our customer, with extended hours and Sunday availability. We could not afford to have multiple locations in each area to make pick-up easy for customers, so, we thought outside of the box to make it a little easier for everyone”, says Marrella.

If you would like to place an order to be delivered in Chester County, PA, Southern NJ or Delaware, receive a brochure or get more of the juicy details, please call 302-636-0300 or visit FruitFlowers™ online and check out the entire product line at www.fruitflowers.com. Twenty-four hour advance notice is requested to place an order for fruit bouquets and 72-hour advance notice is needed for a vegetable bouquet.

To get more of the juicy details
or to receive a free brochure,
call (302) 636-0300 or go online to
www.fruitflowers.com

From the beginning Aqua Sol was based on family, friends and a love of great cuisine.  The idea to open a restaurant actually occurred much earlier to a sister (Jessica Busz) and brother (Curtis Busz) who, as children, drew sketches of a restaurant they planned to one day open together.

Jessica and Curt started working at The Wilmington Melting Pot owned by entrepreneur Jeffery Nichols. There, Curt and Jessica learned all the different aspects of a restaurant and what was required to make one succeed. Eventually, Curt became a manager and Jessica moved to Philadelphia to explore her interest in the culinary arts. Jessica attended the Art institute of Philadelphia and interned at some of the top restaurants in Philadelphia. Curt continued managing at The Melting Pot as well as other restaurants and along the way did some business schooling to prepare himself for what may lie ahead.  Meanwhile, Jeff kept a close eye on the brother and sister team and watched as they grew from adolescents into adults still striving for their childhood dream. 

Jeff keeps his boat at the Summit North Marina where there was a beautiful building that had previously been a different restaurant. Jeff had thought about opening a restaurant there, but his wife said no. So he said “how about for Curt and Jess?” And she said yes. Next move was to call the brother and sister, whom he had watched grow, and asked if they wanted to start a restaurant with the help of his guidance and expertise in the field. Jessica and Curt jumped at the chance to follow their dream, knowing full well the amount of work and dedication it would take to make it succeed. They enlisted the help of their friends and family to clean, paint and generally transform Aqua Sol into what it is today.   The tenacity, friendship and love of food and hospitality shared by this brother and sister have never foundered and that dedication is what has made their dream into a reality.

What People are Saying about the Latin-Fusion Cuisine of AquaSol:
Great atmosphere and food
Overall rating
“Hats off to a unique cuisine and a wonderful atmosphere. Although it is out of the way, if you go, you will be back. My wife and I have been numerous times and have always enjoyed ourselves whether inside or out. The food is top notch. We highly recommend.”  ~Senn

Great Place
Overall rating
“I am so glad we tried this place. The food was excellent. We were a party of 6 and everyone raved about their meal. One person is a vegetarian and, for once, there were a number of dishes for them to choose from. The service was wonderful. The waitress was attentive without being overbearing. Also, this was the first time around here that I have had a Mojito made correctly. I can’t wait to go back.”     ~JerseyGirl

Please call for Reservations.