Wilmington: Scratch Magoos (June 2012)


My spouse and I ate a late lunch at Scratch MaGoos in Trolley Square in mid-June 2012. We shared cheesesteak eggrolls as an appetizer, followed by some sandwiches. Scratch MaGoos is open daily for weekday lunch, weekend brunch, and dinner. We dined outdoors on their back patio, which is a great outdoor spot, and even though it is a slight trek to get from the front door (up a few steps) to the rear patio. This location dates back to 1884, when it first housed a cigar shop. Next, it held a barbershop. Originally, the Trolley Square area was referred to as “Forty Acres”, and in 1948, The Forty Acres Spaghetti House opened at this location (later renamed as Marro’s Italian Restaurant when people thought “Forty Acres” was a dumb name). It then became The Stow-A-Way Lounge Tavern, the Champagne Lounge Tavern, The Cheesery, Jillian’s Restaurant, and Peppers Tavern. In 1989, Scratch MaGoo’s Bar and Restaurant was opened, named after the lovable cartoon character, Mr. Magoo, who has an uncanny ability to get through life finding happiness in spite of the obstacles the world may throw his way.



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