'Jaws' invades Thompson Island, Dogfish INN turns 10, burger bargains

Good morning, Delaware food lovers.

It's hard to believe August is breathing down our necks. Is it just me or is summer flying by at warp speed?

You're going to need a bigger glass

Here's an event to sink your teeth into. On Friday, July 26, Thompson Island Brewing Co. in Rehoboth Beach is releasing cans of Jawsome Sauce, a new IPA inspired by the movie “Jaws”. This 5.7% ABV Blood Orange IPA is swimming in wheat, oats, and blood orange with hop notes of lemon, lime, orange peel, and a hint of honeydew. At 8 p.m. that night, the restaurant is showing the classic 1975 Steven Spielberg-directed “Jaws” movie in the Beer Garden. The viewing and popcorn are free.

What's new at Dogfish INN?

The Dogfish INN is celebrating its 10 ^th anniversary.

Located in Lewes on the canal, the hotel is a fun destination for beer lovers. The anniversary has inspired upgrades including renovations to the cottage lobby, as well as more guest amenities, according to press materials.

“This milestone marks a decade of evolution, innovation and adventure at the Dogfish INN, where our guests have had the chance to fully immerse themselves in the Dogfish Head brand and everything our home of coastal Delaware has to offer,” said Dogfish Head Founder & Brewer, Sam Calagione. “It’s been really exciting to see the renovated space and new features come to life, while maintaining the off-centered elements our guests have come to know and love."

The refurbished lobby offers more seating, updated Dogfish Head merch, a new espresso bar offering drinks made from Lower Slower coffee beans from Delaware’s Gaia Coffee Co. To see the full list of upgrades and amenities (think binoculars, hammocks and e-bikes), visit http://www.dogfish.com/i

What else is happening?

👨🏻‍🍳 There are so many new places to dine (or dine soon) in Delaware, which is great for adventurous eaters. Here are more than a dozen new restaurants we found throughout the state.

🍔 We also found juicy bargains on burgers at Delaware restaurants up and down the state. Check out our list.

🌭 If you're a hot dog lover, we've got you covered. Here are 10 homegrown Delaware favorite spots for hot dogs!

🍝 The folks behind the Bardea restaurants in downtown Wilmington just keep the dining options coming. They shared with us plans for a new Italian trattoria inside the DE.CO Food Hall in downtown Wilmington. Should open this fall.

🚗 Looking for a short, but fun road trip with top-notch dining? Easton, Maryland, is a must-visit dining destination and it's just 90 minutes from Delaware

📝 Have you scanned the Delaware Online restaurant inspection database ? It's updated every 24 hours and lists recent inspections and current violations as they are reported. Delaware has more than 3,500 food establishments — not just restaurants but anywhere from bakeries to church kitchens to school cafeterias that prepare food — inspected twice a year.

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