Governor Jack Markell joined small business owner, Sandeep Nagpal, last week to celebrate the one-year anniversary of his restaurant, Zaikka Indian Grill, at 209 N. Market Street, in Wilmington.
- Courtesy of the office of Gov. Markell
“The energy and enthusiasm around LoMa continues to grow. Zaikka’s contributed to that growth and we join in their celebration,” Markell said.
The event was attended by Delaware Economic Development Office Deputy Director Bernice Whaley,
Wilmington Mayor James Baker and County Council President Tom Kovach.
Nagpal and his wife, Anu Nagpal, decided to open a restaurant after working for seven years the hospitality industry. They chose the location in LOMA (short for “Lower Market”), for its reputation as a promising, creative area. The Downtown Visions Main Street Program supported the small businesses with a grant to improve the storefront. Today, the business is a popular part of the city’s vibrant community.
“Zaikka Grill in one short year has become an exciting addition to Downtown Wilmington Community,” said Marty Hageman, executive director of Downtown Visions. “We are proud of their hard work and commitment. They have become great neighbors, participating in the monthly Art Loops and the First Annual Lady Bug Music Festival along with their neighbors Extreme Pizza, Film Bros., Bain’s Deli as examples. Sandeep and Anu even reside in our Downtown. For anyone who thinks that we roll the curbs up at 5 p.m.., I challenge you to visit Market Street on a Friday night and check it out yourself.”
