Restaurants are the places people go to for birthdays, fundraisers, anniversaries and to mourn someone’s passing. Many people get their first job experiences at local eateries, as dishwashers or busboys. Mr. and Ms. Forbes have been bringing people together in their restaurants a long time. They opened their first in 1977, with the late Bob Comollo of Smyrna. The Forbeses own and operate Cool Springs Fish Bar and Restaurant, just a few doors down from Restaurant 55 in the same plaza. Twelve years ago, the couple started their fourth restaurant, helping their adult daughter, Desiree DiAntonio, and her husband, Dwayne DiAntonio, open Restaurant 55 on South State Street in Dover.
- I so enjoy Cool Springs and look forward to dining there when I visit the Dover area. Congrats! — Mari O’Koren
- Congratulations! Well-deserved accolades! Best seafood in Kent County! — Chris Pritchard
- We love Cool Springs. You can get your usual favorites or get a unique special. And Restaurant 55 on the other end of the building has the best burgers. — Kevin Sheahan
- Love both restaurants! The eatery is my favorite place for breakfast! They are the only place that serves Southern country ham! Love it! — Kathryn Tomlinson Messer
- Great food. Loved my anniversary dinner there. — Lois Lynch
- The best of the best. — Devon Wrede Hoerner
- Congratulations! Well deserved! Great food, service and atmosphere all around! — Theresa Dickinson
- Congratulations! Well deserved! Great food and staff! — Ginny McClean
- Congratulations. Always wonderful food and atmosphere to see friends. — Lynn Houska
- Congratulations! How nice is this. They are also always willing to give back to the community with a heartfelt donation! — Linda Kendall Smith
- Many years of consistently great food! Well deserved! — Claudia Kirchner
- I always enjoy whatever I order. Very pleased with what I order, and their service is superb. — Barbara Keithley
