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Culinary Heritage

A culinary destination in its own right, HOTEL DU PONT’s bold flavors, fresh ingredients, and chef-inspired menus turn every meal into an unforgettable experience. Whether enjoying fine dining at Le Cavalier or the casual ambiance of the Green Room Bar, guests will find themselves sitting in one of the freshest, most imaginative restaurants in Wilmington, Delaware.

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Le Cavalier

Pronounced “luh-KAH-vuhl-YAY,” Le Cavalier is a progressive, French brasserie in the iconic HOTEL DU PONT in the heart of Wilmington. The restaurant's name, “Le Cavalier” honors the deep equestrian tradition in the Brandywine River Valley and pay homage to the early 20th century when the Hotel opened. Helmed by Chef-Partner Tyler Akin, the restaurant artfully blurs the lines between approachability and elegance. Influenced by the flavors of North Africa and Provençe, the neo-brasserie menu offers thoughtfully sourced French classics, inventive riffs on standbys, craft cocktails, natural wines, and local coffee and tea service. Sourcing only the best from the region and the season, ingredients and dishes at Le Cavalier change frequently.

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Spark’d

Spark’d, brought to you by the creative minds at the HOTEL DU PONT Bake Shop, is Wilmington, Delaware’s most delightful and decadent destination to park a sweet tooth and feed a caffeine fix. Located in the heart of the city within the bustling new DE.CO food hall, Spark’d’s vision is that every visit sparks some joy. The restaurant itself is lead by Executive Pastry Chef Leah Ferrara, who pursued a career in baking upon graduating with a culinary degree from The Art Institute of Philadelphia. Under her leadership, Spark’d features a wonderful menu of savories and sweets; breads and brownies; cocoa and caffeine. Spark’d’s delectable assortment is sure to enliven anyone’s day.

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Le Cavalier

Pronounced “luh-KAH-vuhl-YAY,” Le Cavalier is a progressive, French brasserie in the iconic HOTEL DU PONT in the heart of Wilmington. The restaurant's name, “Le Cavalier” honors the deep equestrian tradition in the Brandywine River Valley and pay homage to the early 20th century when the Hotel opened. Helmed by Chef-Partner Tyler Akin, the restaurant artfully blurs the lines between approachability and elegance. Influenced by the flavors of North Africa and Provençe, the neo-brasserie menu offers thoughtfully sourced French classics, inventive riffs on standbys, craft cocktails, natural wines, and local coffee and tea service. Sourcing only the best from the region and the season, ingredients and dishes at Le Cavalier change frequently.

Taste

Spark’d

Spark’d, brought to you by the creative minds at the HOTEL DU PONT Bake Shop, is Wilmington, Delaware’s most delightful and decadent destination to park a sweet tooth and feed a caffeine fix. Located in the heart of the city within the bustling new DE.CO food hall, Spark’d’s vision is that every visit sparks some joy. The restaurant itself is lead by Executive Pastry Chef Leah Ferrara, who pursued a career in baking upon graduating with a culinary degree from The Art Institute of Philadelphia. Under her leadership, Spark’d features a wonderful menu of savories and sweets; breads and brownies; cocoa and caffeine. Spark’d’s delectable assortment is sure to enliven anyone’s day.

a room with tables and chairs
a pastry with a heart shaped filling next to a cup of coffee
a room with tables and chairs
a pastry with a heart shaped filling next to a cup of coffee
Recipes

Dishes with a backstory

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HOTEL DU PONT Almond Macaroons

The HOTEL DU PONT’s signature almond macaroons have been served at all lunches, dinners, and banquet events as well as served as a welcome gift and turndown amenity for over 80 years. So popular are these delicious cookies that the bakeshop makes more than 400,000 per month in batches of 3,000. Gluten-free and containing only four ingredients, the macaroon recipe is simple yet utterly unique to HOTEL DU PONT. The macaroon originates in Europe, where it was popularized by French and Italian pastry chefs. HOTEL DU PONT macaroons are available for purchase by the dozen (plain or chocolate dipped) at the hotel’s bakeshop, Spark’d Creative Pastry.

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