Stages At One Washington - Dover

For the first time I had an incredible time to try Stages. It's been on the Bucket list for a while. Each dish was unique and pleasant. It took about 2 1/2 hours from the beginning to the end. It was nice to take our time to watch Chef Evan at work and to speak him and discard any court with you. The service was great. It was a unique culinary experience that every local food should try at least once.

If you enjoy dining and live within an hour of Dover, this place should be on your list of places to try at least once. From the moment you walk in, you know you are in for a unique experience. You will start with two courses in a cozy living room setting. I would recommend a omakase style cocktail for this of your evening. Then you move into the kitchen to sit at the bar and enjoy an intimate private dining experience. The food is a mix of flavors you haven't considered, perhaps you have never heard of. With ingredients you know, some you have only heard of, many new, and many foraged locally, the 8 to 10 course tasting meal will leave you satisfied, intrigued, and waiting to return. The wine pairing option enhances the experience incredibly. The only change I wouldn't mind seeing would be removing the clock on the wall to make room for more art work. I can not wait to find a reason to come back.

Our first experience at Stages and had cocktails and a light dinner (shareable small plates), in the Living Room. The cocktails were perfect and the food was all amazing! Can't wait to book a dinner there!!

2022: First visit after Covid break. Accidently wound up in the living room area rather than the kitchen. It is a less satisfying experience. Note that in the living room area only one of the tables is full height, the rest are coffee tables. The food is a la cart, rather pris-fixe, and many selections arrive at the same time. 2018: A special New year's Eve dinner for any foodie. Delicious and unique. 8 course dinner. Small plates but you will not walk away hungry. 2017: Outstanding. Creative. Delicious. Attentive.

Chef Evan Hennessy was incredible. The food and environment was so personal and unique. This experience was unlike anything I've participated in before and I would highly recommend it to anyone who is willing to trust the chef with providing something unforgettable. The entire evening felt like a gift.