May 18th, 2012
The Perfect Beach Day in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware!
Rehoboth Beach is doing one more rehearsal before it, officially, opens the 2012 Season. If you are visiting this week-end, have fun, and enjoy the beach.
Plenty of activities to pick and choose. These are my picks:
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 5/18 – 5/20 – It is the 29th Annual Spring Sidewalk Sales. This is an annual trip for many that are looking for bargains. 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. Deals and more deals and, hopefully, fabulous finds. Shop Downtown Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach, and Rt. One (Coastal Highway). More info? Please contact the Chamber at 302-227-2233. Believe me, get that cup of coffee first.
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 5/18 – 5/20 – The Third Annual Peppers Tailgate Party from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. 20,000 FREE chicken wings. They will be made by famous local restaurants and over 65 champion chefs from around the country. Location? The Galleria Shopping Center at 18701 Coastal Highway. It is next to the Roadhouse. Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971. Tel. 1-800-998-3473.
Get great cooking tips from famous TV chefs. Talk to the World Ribs Champions, Watch 2 Guinness World Records being set. Take pictures with the World Sauce Champions. Help Mountaire Farms crown the new champ. You Be The Judge. Six different Delaware State Wing Champions. Most Unusual, included. Find Peppers on Twitter and Facebook. Visit their website, http://www.peppers.com.
Friday, 5/18 – Feed Me! Little Shop of Horrors. Based on the cult classic 1960’s film of the same name, the hit pop-rock musical! Presented by Clear Space Theatre Co. On this particular night, it is “Pay What You Can Night”. Please check the website, http://www.clearspacetheatre.org for more information. Saturday, May 19th’s performance will be at 7 p.m. and on Sunday, the performance will be at 3 p.m.
Clear Space Theatre is located at 20 Baltimore Avenue in Downtown Rehoboth Beach.
AUDITIONS: General & Children’s Theatre Auditions – Step into the Spotlight!! Clear Space is holding 2 auditions on Saturday, 5/19 at 10 a.m. Doors will open for performers of all ages for a general audition. This audition will serve as a search for new performers for their upcoming season, beginning with SCROOGE! Those auditing should prepare a song and monologue, as well as prepared to participate in a dance call.
Please direct any questions to Company Manager, David Button at David@clearspacetheatre.org.
Saturday, 5/19 – The First Annual Paint The Town Pink! Appetizers, Drinks, Prizes for the Best Pink Outfits!! It is sponsored by CAMP Rehoboth Community Center, Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition, and Sherwin Williams.
There will be a reception, art sale, and dinner auction to benefit The Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition in partnership with CAMP Rehoboth.
Local artists’ work will be displayed and offered for sale. The auction will be dinners for two from our own local Rehoboth area restaurants!!
CAMP Rehoboth is located at 37 Baltimore Ave. in Rehoboth Beach. Tel. 302-227-5620. http://www.camprehoboth.com.
Saturday, 5/19 – Summer Kick Off Garden Party from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. for the Rehoboth Beach Historical Society’s Canalside Party at the Rehoboth Beach Museum. Lite fare, beer & wine, music, and even a chance to win a prize. For tickets, please call 302-227-7310. $25 for members and $35 for non-members.
The Rehoboth Beach Museum is located at 511 Rehoboth Ave. Website? www.rehobothbeachmuseum.org.
Plants for sale to fill that last empty spot in your garden. It is going to be beautiful so soak up that sun, while listening to music. The highlight will be the presentation of the Hall of Fame award to Mollie Vardell.
Sunday, 5/20 – The DE-feet Breast Cancer 5K Run/Walk is a fun and spirited event hosted by the Tanger Outlets to benefit the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition. For All Ages!! Rain or Shine at 36470 Seaside Outlet Drive in Rehoboth Beach. More info? Please visit http://www.debreastcancer.org/walk.
Music in Downtown Rehoboth Beach:
Blue Moon: Blue Moon Divas Show on Friday, 5/18, starting at 9:45 – 11:00 p.m. Located at 35 Baltimore Ave. Tel. 302-227-6515. Website? http://www.bluemoonrehoboth.com.
The Cultured Pearl located at 301 Rehoboth Ave. Tel. 302-227-8493. Website? www.culturedpearl.us.
Friday, 5/18, and Saturday, 5/19 is Danny Shivers.
Sunday, 5/20 from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m., is Bryan Clark.
Dogfish Head: Located at 320 Rehoboth Ave. Website? www.dogfishead.com.
Friday, 5/18 – The Hot Seats
Saturday, 5/19 – The Johnstone Reggae Band
Rigby’s Bar & Grille – Located at 404 Rehoboth Ave. Fridays and Saturdays is John Flynn. Sundays Ed Miles on guitar. Website? http://www.rigbysbarandgrill.com.
On Coastal Highway:
Nage – Located at 19730 Coastal Highway (Rt. 1) Tel. 302-226-2037. Fridays entertainment begins at 7 p.m. in the Wine Bar. Local artists, acoustic music. Website? http://www.nage.bz.
Jakes Seafood House located at 19178 Coastal Highway (Rt. 1). Friday, May 18th, is Tony Mowen performing vocals and guitar; fulfilling your requests, as well. Tel. 302-644-7711. Website? www.jakesseafoodhouse.com.
Timothy’s at The Beach located at 19598 Coastal Highway. Tel. 302-227-3435. Website? http://www.rehobothrestaurant.com.
Fridays is Salsa Dance Night from 10 p.m. until 1 a.m.
Saturdays – Live Bands from 10 p.m. until 1 a.m.
Have a great week-end!!
Those hardy summer geraniums at Tomato Sunshine, Rehoboth Beach!!
May 16th, 2012
I hope Jimmy does not think I have forgotten about him. No way. On April 17th my husband and I arrived in Delray Beach, Florida. We knew where we were going for dinner that night. Lately, I have not been able to get reservations at Jimmy’s Bistro. And you know what? I was happy to hear that. I am happy to say that I knew Jimmy when he had just opened this, now, very popular restaurant in the Village by the Sea.
Word of mouth is such a powerful advertising tool. Around the beginning of November of 2009 I received an e-mail to my website from Ellen. I did not know her then or now. She told me that I should review Jimmy’s Bistro. That his food was incredible. That his Po’ Boy was delicious. And, that he was just starting out in Delray. I went for the first time to visit Jimmy’s Bistro on November 7th of 2009.
Jimmy’s Bistro is located at 9 South Swinton Ave., Delray Beach, FL 33444. Tel. 561-865-5774. E-mail jimmysbistro@gmail.com. The Chef and Owner is James Mills. You can call him Jimmy. He was originally from West Virginia. Worked in New York.
Call for reservations and if you can eat late, then do so. He now opens only for dinner.
Jimmy has not changed at all. From 2009 he is still as friendly, and gracious. What an amazing Chef!!
Jimmy
On this last trip to Delray I had a few disappointments from some of the restaurants that I have frequented in the past. That happens, I know. Jimmy has stayed true to his type of cooking; great flavors and colors enticing you to want some more.
The restaurant is small. We went late just so that we could unwind from our trip. We still waited outside with a drink; right on the sidewalk. Only one little table for outdoor dining and chairs for others to wait.
Inside, you will find tables and the bar. The bar will have the board with all the evening offerings.
By the time we sat down we, practically, had the restaurant to ourselves. Jimmy was able to leave the kitchen for a minute to say hello. A smile on his face said it all. I think his dream has come true.
He had great music playing in the background. We ordered appetizers, soups, and one main dish. That’s all we wanted.
Mozzarella Fondue with mushrooms, caramelized onions and peppers.
Ceviche with house potato chips. A little kick with wonderful flavors.
Local Zucchini Flowers, stuffed with eggplant and ricotta, over a yellow pepper coulis. My first try at the zucchini flowers and truly loved them.
Tomato Bisque topped with a parmesan pastry. This is my favorite soup. Hot out of the oven. Always on the menu.
My husband had the Fish Curry with Amberjack and coconut rice. He liked it very much.
No dessert for us on that evening. We were totally satisfied.
The quality of the ingredients, the culinary competence, the service, the ambiance, and the competitive prices make Jimmy’s Bistro so good and consistent.
Dear Jimmy: You probably don’t remember that when we first met you said: “You should spread the word out.” Haha, that’s what I have been doing.
So I am ending this post with…I have tried it, liked it and will be back again…Now it’s your turn.
Talk to you later.
May 15th, 2012
Wendy and Tracy went from having The Charcoal Deli to a full restaurant and bar called The Charcoal Grill. They are now located at 19287 Miller Rd., Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971. You will find right on Rt. 1 or Coastal Highway, next to the Food Lion. Tel. 302-260-9615.
Their motto is also the same: “We Grill While You Chill.” You can find their menu at www.rehoboth.com/charcoaldeli. The old address is still on that menu. Don’t worry about it.
As we enter our Summer Season at the Delaware Beaches there is nothing better than good barbecue. I love to barbecue myself using charcoal. At The Charcoal Grill they slow cook over a charcoal grill. The taste is the best.
Good barbecue cannot be faked. You need to cook it with love; nurture it until it is just ready.
We decided to visit The Charcoal Grill on Saturday evening. They are open 7 days a week. I can see it becoming a local’s hang out. Both Wendy and Tracy are very friendly and fun.
The restaurant has gone through a complete renovation. Lively colors let you know you are entering a restaurant that is relaxed and casual.
On one side of the restaurant, plenty of seatings. On the other side you will find the bar, which is small but very comfortable. They have used their space well; besides the bar there are high tables for dining, as well.
I was so pleasantly surprised to see how good it looked. Background music was playing and it was crowded.
There is plenty of parking and as the season gets into high gear, parking is a bit of a test of patience in Downtown Rehoboth Beach. So, I am giving you a head up because The Charcoal Grill is worth it.
Almost everything is made in-house, except hot dogs and a few other things. They are very well aware of gluten allergies. Their barbecue sauces and rubs are gluten free. If you do have a question, please talk to either one of them.
My husband, who has the gluten allergy, decided to have the baby backs with potato salad and cole slaw. Corn bread would have accompanied them, but that was not gluten free.
I had the combination of chicken and baby backs, accompanied with cole slaw and their veggies of the day.
I tasted the veggies first. They were cooked to perfection, and so buttery. The ribs were amazing. I am not kidding. They were crispy with the sauce adding that perfect blend. The chicken fell off the bones. It was that good.
These ladies know how to cook. They also offer salads, soups, sandwiches, burgers, dinners to go and deli take out. The desserts are made from scratch.
They are planning on serving breakfast on week-ends soon; but not yet.
Check them out and tell me if you liked it.
Oh, I almost forgot….they offer catering.
Have a good one!!
May 15th, 2012
“In 1981, Harry Wilson, proprietor of Dewey Beach Surf and Sport, created and wrote the slogan “Dewey Beach, A Way of Life”. It is a motto for this coastal community known as a playground for the young and the more matured; water sports, beach, bay, restaurants, bars, music venues.
Many will tell you that their experiences in Dewey have been memorable. You live or vacation in Dewey, then you know what to expect.
Are we in jeopardy of not being able to have fun?
Where am I going with this? Not having television or internet until today, at first, I said to my husband; I guess we will have to talk. What a novel idea? And, that’s what we did, besides also reading.
Then, I remembered that my radio was still operable. So, as I turned to talk radio, WGMD 92.7 FM; The Talk of Delmarva. I started paying attention and enjoying myself.
The subject? Noise ordinances for Dewey Beach, Delaware and Ocean City, Maryland.
Besides other ordinances already in place, the town of Dewey Beach is considering lowering the noise decibels from 80 to 70 during the day and from 75 to 60 at night.
Please check www.townofdewey.com.
At 10:00 p.m. is when Dewey starts to wake up. Well, if they do pass this ordinance your washing machine might be just as loud. Listening to music at those decibels…no fun!!
Listeners were calling in, including the man giving the decibels for the washing machine. Another one called to say that a resident complained because his garden hose was making too much noise as he was mixing cement. No mentioned of other noises louder than the garden hose on the same street.
Who are these people? 30 years ago when people moved here, including myself, we loved it for the way it was and still, hopefully, will stay. It is a relaxed atmosphere. It seems that the new influx of residents, are trying to turn these towns to behave and work just like what they left behind.
Ocean City, Maryland
South of the Delaware Beaches, you will find Ocean City, Maryland, already with plenty of ordinances. Their noise ordinances are reaching “higher” levels.
Among noise ordinances, they have added singing and whistling at a distance of 50 feet. Jail time of 3 months and/or $500. What?????
A listener called stating that he was a few years ago on the Ocean City Boardwalk, playing his harmonica. A policeman told him to stop playing it, which he did. Then, he kept on walking and some people asked him to play it. He did. Pretty soon police came; arrested him, spent the night in jail. A month later his case was dismissed.
As he played a bit on the radio last night you could tell why people wanted to listen to him play more.
Please visit http://www.oceancitymd.gov/police/media and scroll down to the noise ordinance.
I had to laugh when a listener mentioned that if you were jailed for whistling and they asked you “what are you here for?” And, you said whistling….scaaaary!!
As another season approaches the Delaware and Maryland Beaches…..all I have to say is “Relax, You Are At The Beach”.
Talk to you later…
May 14th, 2012
Break fast in Downtown Rehoboth Beach with friends? Breakfast is when I usually get together; more so than lunch, I would say. It is in the a.m. when try to catch up with events happening in our lives; then off to do whatever else we, usually, have to do.
In the past few weeks I have visited The Gallery Espresso located at 70 Rehoboth Ave., right in Dowtown Rehoboth Beach. They are at 1st Street Station, on the corner of 1st St. and Rehoboth Avenue. It is the south side of the ocean block. Tel. 302-231-2113. Website? www.thegalleryespresso.com. You can find them on Twitter as The Gallery Espresso and on Facebook as Gallery Espresso. John is the owner and you will usually find him behind the counter, along with some of his staff.
This is a coffee shop with a twist; an art gallery and retail store on one side. John has local artists exhibiting in his coffee shop. Their art is for sale. John is also an artist working on different projects and would be more than happy to show you around.
Comfortable sofas, free Wi-Fi, high top tables, as well as regular tables are available for the patrons.
On a nice day you can sit outside and enjoy the outdoors. Pets are welcomed on their patio.
Enjoy one of their bold coffees served in one large cup; my preference. Add one of their freshly baked cookies.
John and his staff are friendly and can give you suggestions, depending of what you are in the mood for.
Place your order at the counter; food will be brought to the table. Check the webiste for their menus.
The other day I wanted to try a crepe. I chose the broccoli and chicken. Two large crepes arrived. No way you will complain, here, not having enough food. It was almost plenty for two people.
The next time when I visited I asked if I could only have one crepe. That time I chose the ham and cheese with a light cheese sauce on top. That was the perfect size for me.
The Gallery Espresso makes everything fresh. They even have some vegan and gluten free items. Please call the above mentioned number if you are interested in any, and see if on that particular day, it will be available.
Other friends have had the scrambled egg platter.
And, another that calls herself an expert on eggwhite scrambles also enjoyed a nice breakfast.
The Gallery Espresso opens every day. Besides breakfast they offer plenty more. It is casual and relaxing; stay as long as you want.
Have a great day!!
May 13th, 2012
I was leaving downtown Rehoboth Beach yesterday when passing through Silver Lake I noticed them, enjoying one gorgeous day.
Silver Lake is part of the Delaware Birding Trail. A variety of gulls and many waterbirds are found. It is a refuge for all of them.
At the Delaware Beaches, there are 3 lakes; 2 in Rehoboth Beach. Lake Gerar and Silver Lake are partly fresh water and partly salt water lakes. Lake Comegys is in Dewey Beach.
These 3 fresh water lakes are the closest to the ocean anywhere in the country.
Seeing this family….was just “picture” perfect. Happy Mother’s Day!!
May 12th, 2012
After 31 years in the business, Alice H. Klein, President of TKO, is still designing and making beautiful jewelry. Her designs are unique and stand out among the rest. She uses metals and resins, pearls, Swaroski Crystals, gold, silver, semi precious stones, and precious stones. Her pieces are recognizable. You will get compliments; sooo…pretty and on and on
TKO is located at 100 Garfield Parkway, #6, Bethany Beach, DE 19930. Tel. 302-539-6992. Website? http://www.alicehklein-tko.com.
TKO’s pieces have different price ranges. You can pick up something for a friend or Alice can make a one of a kind piece, especially for you or that person in mind. She can also redesign your dated jewelry.
Also at TKO you will find hard at work, her niece, JoAnne. And, even thought I did not see Bryant, her husband, the other day, you might find him there, as well. He is also a jeweler.
Remember, Sunday is Mother’s Day….just in case you forgot.
This is just a small sample of what’s at TKO in Bethany. The website is also a reflection of this talented jeweler.
Gosh…I almost forgot the rings. Nice and big, making a statement this summer at the beach!!
Talk to you later…
May 12th, 2012
Car tops down, gorgeous day, sunny, blue skies, no humidity, 72 degrees = Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. The Delaware Beaches are not just a summer destination; they are a year-round vacationing playground. Restaurants, beaches, shops, a walkable town, a fun land for kids, friendly residents…need I say more?
But wait a minute, the pictures do not lie. Check out the ones I took this morning, as my friend, Jody, and I walked our famous Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk after having breakfast at GreenMan.
While other boardwalks have gone with concrete and man made materials, the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk is made out of wood; beautifully preserved and maintained.
Check what they are saying about the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk at http://www.americanprofile.com/articles/10-best-beaches-in-america.
All American Boardwalk? You bet!! Talk to you later…
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