Scott Kammerer, president of Rehoboth Beach's SoDel Concepts, was named to Nation’s Restaurant News’ 2020 list of the most influential leaders in the restaurant industry. 

Lauren Herlihy has been named president of SoDel Cares, the charitable arm of SoDel Concepts, a hospitality group with 12 restaurants in Sussex County.

Thompson Island Brewing Company in Rehoboth Beach will host a five-course beer-pairing dinner at 6 p.m., Wednesday, March 11.

This will be the first in a planned beer dinner series, which will complement the wine dinner program that SoDel Concepts runs in seven of its restaurants

Bradour and Williamson decorated a minivan in holiday finery and made the circuit, from Lewes to Fenwick Island. When they finished their route, they had a total of 4,300 cookies, which MOWLR volunteers packaged at Fish On. 

SoDel Concepts recently held its third annual SoDel Professional Development and Strategic Retreat at the Clubhouse at Baywood in Millsboro, an event venue and one of the Rehoboth Beach-based company’s 12 restaurants.

More than 170 employees attended the event, which included a keynote address, a session for questions and answers, a chef panel and breakout sessions.

The Delaware Restaurant Association named Scott Kammerer chairman of the board for a two-year term beginning in 2020, the DRA announced Feb. 6.

 The Clubhouse at Baywood in Millsboro, Delaware, recently received the Couples’ Choice Award from WeddingWire, a global marketplace featuring more than 500,000 wedding vendors. 

To qualify for the award, vendors must collect at least five four-to-five-star reviews throughout the year.

Thompson Island Brewing Company in Rehoboth Beach is giving neighbors, club members and other groups a chance to gather in a fun, informal environment.

Thompson Island Brewing Co. and the Rehoboth Beach Running Company have joined together to create the Thompson Island Brewing Co. Run Club. At 5 p.m. every Thursday, participants meet in the beer garden of the new Thompson Island Brewing Co. brewpub, 30133 Veterans Way, Rehoboth Beach.

Once again, SoDel Concepts is spotlighting one of the world’s most comforting foods: grilled cheese. But this is no ordinary version of the sandwich. Throughout January, all 12 of the hospitality company’s restaurants will tweak the traditional.

SoDel Cares, the philanthropic arm of SoDel Concepts, recently donated $10,000 to the Harry K Foundation, a Rehoboth Beach-based nonprofit dedicated to helping Delaware children who are facing food insecurity.

“Little Friday is the kind of crowd-pleaser that will satisfy your everyday beer lover, but the complex flavor will also meet the craft beer aficionado’s expectations,” Valm said.  “A beer like this is only possible with great German ingredients, a state-of-the-art brewhouse and patience.”

“With David’s experience in the industry, he can manage the busy restaurant and the many events that take place on the property, as well as food and beverage for the golf course,” said Danielle Panarello, director of operations. “The team respects him, and he always puts in the extra effort to make the experience memorable for our guests.”

Chef Doug Ruley, vice president of culinary operations for Rehoboth Beach-based SoDel Concepts, will cook for a record-breaking fifth time Friday, Dec. 13, at the James Beard House in New York, the former home of the famous cookbook author and teacher, and now the headquarters of the James Beard Foundation.

SoDel Cares, the philanthropic arm of SoDel Concepts, raised $110,000 at the foundation’s fifth annual fundraiser, held Nov. 8 at Fish On in Lewes, one of the hospitality group’s 12 restaurants.

Members of the fire company attended the soft opening at Thompson Island Brewing Company, the 12th restaurant under the SoDel Concepts umbrella. “It was fun having them kick off the brewpub,” Kammerer said.