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Paradise Grill wins annual Restaurant Games

Trophy heads across the bay for second straight year after Dewey Business Partnership event
Paradise Grill won the Dewey Business Partnership’s Restaurant Games for the second straight year. Paradise Grill’s Gabe Wedgewood, left, returns to home base as teammates (l-r) Sara Hyde, Shawn Armstrong, Tanisha Washburn, Shawn Ash and Jess Poole await their turn in the relay. ELLEN DRISCOLL PHOTOS
Ellen Driscoll
August 7, 2024

A large crowd gathered by the bay at Hyatt Place Dewey Beach Aug. 6, to watch Paradise Grill repeat as champion in the Dewey Business Partnership’s annual Restaurant Games.

Woody’s Dewey Beach Bar & Grill took second in the contest, which saw no small amount of playful trash talk and friendly disputes among teams and referees. In fact, one or two folks could be heard grumbling that the coveted trophy will be heading across Rehoboth Bay for another year, as Paradise Grill also won the cup last year. 

In all, 24 teams signed up to compete, including The Lighthouse, Paradise Grill, The Starboard, Dewey Beer Company, Rehoboth Ale House, The Dewey Post, Somewhere, Northbeach, Victoria’s, Nicola’s, Woody’s 2 Go, Claw Rehoboth, Nalu, Blue Hen, Paradise Seaside, Grotto Pizza, Starboard Claw, Dogfish, Dockside, Jimmy’s Grille, Purple Parrot, Woody’s Dewey Beach Bar & Grill, Big Chill Surf Cantina and Arena’s.

A modified cornhole tiebreaker match went several rounds, with the judges moving the boards to shorten the throwing length for players as their aim seemed to falter with each progressive turn.

In the end, Paradise Grill bested Woody’s in a hard-fought tug-of-war championship round.

The Dewey Business Partnership hosts the Egg Scoop, Arts Festival, Kids Running of the Bull and other family-friendly events. For more information, go to deweybusinesspartnership.com or facebook.com/DeweyBusinessPartnership.

Dewey Business Partnership volunteers gather before the games begin.
Kelly Ranieri, Dewey Business Partnership executive director, goes over the rules.
Team Grotto Pizza, comprising (l-r) Brandon Bishop, Moose Kahasi, Timmy McMenamin, Kaelyn Tjaden, Tess McMenamin and Courtney Lenoir, awaits the start of the next race.
The Purple Parrot’s Ellie Davis makes the tray races look easy.
Bill Chill Surf Cantina’s Tucker Harrington not only keeps the bottles on the tray, but also each strand of his hair in place during the race.
Starboard Claw’s Lindsay D’Ambrogi has her eyes on the prize in the tray race.
Dewey Beach Patrol EMT and Lt. Liam Zolper ensures everyone stays hydrated and healthy.
Holding the flags of the Olympics and United States during opening ceremonies are Ken Garfinkel, left and Jimmy O’Conor.
A friendly dispute seems to have arisen between the Dockside, left, and Purple Parrot teams.
A collision is inevitable during the dizzy bat game.
The Starboard’s Shelley Scivert bursts from the starting line as she is cheered on by teammates.
Grotto Pizza’s Courtney Lenoir comes in for the finish of the monkey tails game.
Dewey Business Partnership Restaurant Games judges Bobbie Redefer and Jimmy O’Conor review scores.
Dewey Beach police officer Colby Buchert stops by the games while on patrol.
Referee Ken Garfinkel cheers on the Nalu team.
Emcee Steve Capik kept everyone entertained.
The Starboard claims victory in an early match.
Contestants line up for the next race.
Keeping the dizzy bat contestants within the game field are Dewey Business Partnership volunteers Zeke Przygocki, left, and David Cohen.
Dewey Beach Mayor Bill Stevens views the games from the VIP Par-Tea chair.
Judges keep a close eye on the dizzy bat players.
Playing the shake and shoot game for Woody’s Dewey Beach Bar & Grill are Hunter Rauch, left, and Quinn Buckaloo.
Dewey Business Partnership referee Dale Brown of The Lighthouse has bartended in Dewey Beach for 44 years. He started at the Bottle & Cork in 1978.
Team Nicola’s traveled from Lewes for the games. Gathered left and going around the table are Nicole Cipollone, Jordyn Virden, Heather Bradley, James Bradley, Conor Christie, Brendt Neustadter, Kristyn Pipher and Jimmy Brittingham.
Dewey Business Partnership referee Janine Stevens, left, takes a moment with her husband, Mayor Bill Stevens.
Coming up second in the tug-of-war championship are (l-r) Woody’s Dewey Beach Bar & Grill’s Quinn Buckaloo, Hunter Rauch, Sophia Ferguson, Julio Martinez, Emma Hiett and Katie Knarr.
Once again, Paradise Grill wins the Dewey Business Partnership Restaurant Games. Gathered are on top (l-r) Sara Hyde, Gabe Wedgewood, Tanisha Washburn, Jess Poole and Shawn Ash. Shawn Armstrong is in front.

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