QUEST FOR THE BEST: WILMINGTON’S BEST CHEESESTEAK

By Jacob Villega | Brandywine Line – Brandywine High School

When you’re roaming Delaware and you get a craving for a good old fashioned cheesesteak,where do you go?

Possibly Pat’s Pizza? Maybe Claymont Steak Shop? Or how about Capriotti’s? These three restaurants were rumored to have among the best cheesesteaks in Delaware, so we thought we’d put them to the test and find out for ourselves.

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HIGH STAKES CHEESESTEAKS WITH DEMI KOLLIAS

By Town Square Delaware

Who hasn’t seen pictures or videos of Vice President Joe Biden enjoying a juicy cheese steak from Claymont Steak Shop? While still in the Senate, Biden often made time to stop by one of his neighborhood eateries for a bite to eat and a chance to greet old friends. That’s because Claymont Steak Shop has been serving up subs even longer than Joe has been in public office. Restaurants don’t stay in business that long, and they certainly don’t get repeat business from one of the busiest officials in Washington just because of their good looks. Owner Demi Kollias is always brimming with ideas to keep the business (and her food offerings!) fresh, attractive and on top. We caught up with Demi to ask about her strategy for success — one that just about any other small business owner might appreciate.

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DELAWARE TODAY: DELAWARE CULINARY TRAIL

Big Sandwiches, Low Prices at Claymont Steak Shop

Written by: Mark Nardone

Whether it offers first-class dining or an authentic taste of the First State, each restaurant on this list is worth the drive (and a repeat visit).

The Claymont mainstay is so popular among locals and out-of-staters that a second location recently opened in Newark, though the name remains unchanged.

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