New location for Lapp's

Grabbed a quick sushi lunch today at Wilmington's Riverfront Market. While waiting for my order, I looked over at the now empty stall once occupied by Lapp's Kitchen.

It has moved to the former Corner Market space on King Street in downtown Wilmington.

Here's a strange, Twilight Zone twist: When I got back from lunch, an email was waiting for me.

The City of Wilmington is holding a ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening for Lapp's Kitchen on Friday morning at 10:30 a.m.

Here's the highlights from the release:

After eight years in operation at the Riverfront Market, Lapp's Kitchen owner Chuck Parkhill moved his business to 901 N. King St.- the site formerly occupied by Corner Market.

The larger, 3,200 square-foot space has enabled Parkhill to expand his hours of operation (Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.) as well as his menu offerings and corporate catering services. The restaurateur has also applied for a liquor-license and plans to serve beer and wine in the near future.

Lapp's Kitchen employs 7 full-time employees and offers full-service breakfast and lunch menus, with plans to eventually expand to a dinner service as well. Parkhill describes his menu of gourmet sandwiches and salads as "Delamerican," or contemporary American cuisine with a local twist.

(EDITOR'S NOTE: NO CLUE what "Delamerican" means, but I love it when restaurant guys make up their own words.)

Lapp's Kitchen also features prepared meals, fresh-baked desserts, and a wide selection of corporate catering options, including "corporate-to-go" service (full meals prepared and delivered to local businesses with an hour's notice).