WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) and the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce will bring food and drink from the First State to Capitol Hill on Wednesday for the 9th Annual Taste of Delaware. The annual event, held in the Kennedy Caucus Room of the Russell Senate Office Building, will take place on Wednesday, December 11, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.

“This event is a celebration of the talented and passionate restauranteurs, chefs, bakers, distillers, and brewers who make Delaware truly unique,” said Senator Coons. “As the honorary host for the 9th Annual Taste of Delaware, I’m excited to be working with the State Chamber again to showcase the state of Delaware on Capitol Hill.”

The Taste of Delaware commemorates the anniversary of Delaware ratifying the Constitution in 1787 and will showcase some of the state’s best flavors from more than 20 food and beverage vendors such as The Starboard, Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, Mispillion River Brewing, Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop, SoDel Concepts, Home Grown Café, Brick Works, Kee’s Cookies & Cupcakes, and UDairy Creamery.

The event is free and open to the public. To RSVP, click HERE.

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WHO:                U.S. Senator Chris Coons, Delaware State Chamber of Commerce

WHAT:               9th Annual Taste of Delaware

WHEN:              Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019

WHERE:            Kennedy Caucus Room

                           Russell Senate Office Building

CONTACT:         Brendan Mackie (Coons) at 302.468.0545 or Kelly Basile (DSCC) at 302.576.6564

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