Lunch at Della's Delectables (Della's After Dark is dark)

On our way to a follow-up appointment we decided to have lunch at a local bistro called Della's Delectables, http://www.dellastogo.com/. I don't know that Brandon Florida is touted as a mecca for bistro hounds, but the area around Brandon Regional Hospital seems to have become a hotbed for
chef's expressions.

The folks at Della's are very friendly and, with 23 years in the food service industry, they know how to put their best food forward. Follow the link above to view their offerings. We just had a couple of sandwiches, Muffuletta on Ciabatta Roll and Honey Club on Cuban Bread (pressed). They were both very good with a home made, at your kitchen table kind of touch to them.

They have a twist too. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, from 5:00PM - 10:00PM, they serve up dinner with some Jazz (music 7 to 10). It is called Della's After Dark. We haven't taken advantage of this yet, but since the sign reads "reservations recommended", I am guessing they are busy. *( Unfortunately Della's After Dark is no more.) The Breakfast/Lunch is certainly still one of the best around, but the dinner and jazz is gone. 


After lunch, if you have time and the interest, you can browse through The Book Stall next door. Self-characterized as a book exchange, they had a couple of teaser tables with yellowing paperbacks in various titles jammed in boxes as "special sale pricing" items. I didn't go inside but maybe next time I am in the area I will. I just wasn't ready to inhale the musty smell of old books and exhale the strong smell of the red onion from the bite of Erin's sandwich I took. I didn't want to offend.

Nice seating inside as well

She doesn't want to miss anything

Frog Sconce on the wall