September 21st, 2012
The town of Dewey Beach is busy this week-end welcoming the Second Season in a big way. Dewey is a playground for the young and old. The Atlantic Ocean on one side and Rehoboth Bay on the other. In between, restaurants, bars, music venues….The Beach!!
Through Saturday, 9/22 – It is the 2012 Dewey Beach Music Conference. There are 150 Bands at various venues. The favorites like the Bottle & Corr, Rusty Rudder, Jimmy’s Grille Dewey, Gary’s, McSheas, Port, Northbeach and Ivy. All performances at night are free and open to the public. To see whose playing, when and where, please check htt://www.deweybeachfest.com/dbmc/sch_byperformer.shtml.
Saturday, 9/22 – It’s the End of Season Beach Party and Bonfire!! Location? Dagsworthy St. & the Beach. Open to the Public but it is for the Property Owners. You don’t have to be a property owner to attend. You do have to be 21 to drink. Bring your ID.
Anyone that loves Dewey as much as the residents do may attend. Food from your favorite Dewey Businesses will be sold at reduced cost along with soft drinks, wine and beer.
Entertainment? Jimi Smooth will take the stage; a guest appearance from Bruce in the USA!! The Pig and Beer on the Beach crew will be joining in for the fun.
Note: An all ages event!!
More info? Please call Kelly Ranieri at 302-228-3701
Just recently I visited Nalu. A restaurant located at 1308 Coastal Highway (Rt. 1) in Dewey Beach. Tel 302-227-1449. Website? http://www.nalusurfbar.com. It is casual, with a tropical atmosphere.
So, if you are hungry this is what we had.
The Coconut Shrimp were ordered by someone at the table. They were the best.
Someone else raved about the quesadillas!!
One of our fellow diners said that he loved the hamburgers. That’s all I needed to know. Huge, medium rare…I ate it all.
Relax, kick back, you are at the beach!!
September 21st, 2012
Early this morning it was 68 degrees. It is going to be a little warmer than that at the Delaware Beaches. It is the perfect weather; blue skies and that crispiness in the air that says Fall is Here. The colors are changing too. Those bright oranges are amazing. Tomato Sunshine in Rehoboth Beach located on Rt., has huge pumpkins in all colors and sizes. You can’t miss Tomato Sunshine on the highway.
A sign that Autumn is here is the amount of events that are up and down the Delaware Beaches. Ocean City, Maryland with its own festivals is kicking the Second Season in a big way.
So, What’s Going On? Welcome to Rehoboth Beach!!
Saturday, 9/22 and Sunday, 9/23 – It is called Accept The Challenge – Bike MS: Bike to the Bay presented by NRG Indian River Generating Station. The online registration is officially closed but you can still register on Saturday, 9/22 from 6:30 a.m. until 8 a.m. at DelTech Terry Campus, 100 Campus Drive, Dover, Delaware, 19904.
Bike MS: Bike to the Bay is the largest cycling event in the state of Delaware and is open to all levels. Cyclists can choose from one day rides: the 100 mile century, 75 miles, 45 miles, or 17 miles. Or, cyclists can challenge themselves to the 2-day 150 or 175 mile route. All rides travel through scenic Southern Delaware. You can register as individual, a team of at least four or more people, or as a phantom rider if you would like to join the movement to create a world free of MS, but prefer to leave your bike at home. For more info. please visit http://bikeded.nationalmssociety.org.
Saturday, 9/22 – 2012 Beach Ball Grand Invitational – Lambda Car Club – Car Show on Baltimore Avenue from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Open to the public.
Saturday, 9/22 – 10th Annual Children’s Fun Fest at Windswept Stables, Rt. 24 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. This event is hosted by Beebe Medical Center Auxiliary. It is a family event which will have plenty of activities, a train ride, moon bounce, hay ride, obstacle course, petting zoo and much more. Free admission but some rides will require tickets, which will be available for sale at the event. More info? Please call 302-947-2640.
Saturday, 9/22 MERR Fest from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. at Oasis Boutique located at 415 Rehoboth Avenue. A DogFish Tasting!! Entertainment by Melisa Alesi. A silent auction with donated items from local businesses. All proceeds will benefit the MERR Institute. Info? 302-227-6260. Oasis website is http://www.oasisbathandbody.com.
MERR stands for Marine Education, Research and Rehabilitation Institute. This is a non-profit stranding response rehabilitation organization dedicated to the conservation of marine animals and sea turtles. They are first responders to stranded marine animals, alive or dead.
A couple of years ago I first saw them in action in Fenwick Island, Delaware when a whale washed up dead on the beach. They were there to inform the public and to take the whale for research and disposal.
For more information on MERR, please visit http://www.merrinstitute.org/about-merr.
Saturday, 9/22 – It is called On Screen/In Person Tour – The goal of this program is to bring the vision of some of the country’s best independent filmmakers to a broad audience throughout the mid-Atlantic region. Gen Silent will be featured at Movies at Midway on Coastal Highway in their Upstairs Screening Room at 7:00 p.m. Admission is $4 for members of the Film Society and $5 for future members. Through noon on Friday (today) you can purchase tickets online at http://www.rehobothfilm.com, at the RBFS office, 107 Truitt Ave. in Downtown Rehoboth Beach, or by calling 302-645-9095. Tickets will be available at the door, as well.
Gen Silent – What would you do it you were old, disabled or ill, and the person feeding you put down the spoon and said that you are going to hell unless you change your sexual preference? Sound absurd? Social workers around the world say it’s happening every day. Gen Silent is the critically acclaimed documentary from filmmaker Stu Maddux that asks 6 seniors from the lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender community if they will hide their friends, their spouses, their lives, in order to survive in the care system. Their surprising decisions…
Have a great time at the Beach!!
September 20th, 2012
Rehoboth Beach is a year-round destination. It is known for its beaches, restaurants and that casual atmosphere we all seek when we hit the beach. It is a very walkable town. At this time of the year, it is even better. Just park and take off walking…no meters; Hurray!!
So many stores. You can find gifts for any occasion. Some of the shops are located in quaint vintage houses that were, at some point, homes to some of the residents in Rehoboth Beach.
I decided to stop at J. Conn Scott. This Show House is located at 27 Baltimore Avenue. It is in one of those vintage houses, and on the ocean block; the corner of First Street & Baltimore. Tel. 302-227-3780. Website? http://www.jconnscott.com. J. Conn Scott has its Main Showroom at 6 East Coast Church St., Selbyville, DE 19975. Tel. 302-436-8205.
What’s neat about the Show House in Downtown Rehoboth Beach is that it changes, practically, every week. It is a source of inspiration for some…for others is a great place to shop. I think the Show House offers a more casual look. We are at the beach, afterall. The Main Showroom in Selbyville offers furniture, accessories, and art, from traditional to coastal.
J. Conn Scott has designers that are always available to help you. The help of a designer can help reduce cost, time and energy.
I was looking for a wedding present. I knew what I wanted. So, when I stopped by, it was not with the idea of writing a post for my blog. But, then, I could not help it. The store looked great. I took one picture, then another….then I could not stop. This is how the Show House looks this week.
The Show House flows like a house. An entry, followed by rooms all decorated and accessorized.
Pinks, Blues, Greens and the Neutrals!
       
Have a good time!! Talk to you later.
September 19th, 2012
Gastronomy is the art of food eating. In Rehoboth Beach we have one of those restaurants that is a blend of gastronomy and pub. Connoisseurs of beers will tell you that this pub is known for having a wide variety of beers; among those, are the local brews; Delaware and Maryland.
The Pickled Pig Pub is located at 18756 Coastal Highway, on Rt. 1 Harbor Square, Rehoboth Beach. Tel. 302-645-5444. Website? http://www.pickledpigpub.com. It opens at 11:30 a.m. Dinner starts at 5:00 p.m. Happy Hours from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. Plenty of parking available.
As I write this post I am starting to get hungry. Even though the Pickled Pig Pub offers dinner, I have only gone for lunch. My post is based on my lunch experiences with my friend, Jody, and my son Michael at different times.
As you go into the restaurant you will have a couple of seating choices. Tables and booths. You can also sit at the bar, which is located towards the end of the restaurant.
A cheese board that changes regularly will get your attention.
The very first I came to the Pickled Pig it was because I wanted to try their fried pickles. I had heard so much about them. They are home battered, Kosher-dills with a spicy dipping sauce. They are truly delicious. So far, they are my favorites in the area.
This past year I have gotten into fish tacos more than ever. Every time I see them on the menu, I will try them. The Pickled Pig’s Twin Battered Fish Tacos with pickled red onions, jalapenos, shredded cabbage, pico de gallo, cilantro and a chipotle sauce will become favorites, without a doubt. I believe the day I had these ones, the fish used was grouper.
On one of my visits, my server, suggested I tried the Pork Flatliner. It turned out to be a really good sandwich. It is also pretty big. You might not be able to have the fried pickles if you are ordering this one. It had smoked pit ham, sredded pork, pork belly bacon, smoked cheddar, southern B.B.Q. style sauce and pickles on a toasted panini.
The Warm Pretzel Turkey Sandwich was tried by one of my fellow diners and he loved it. It is a big portion. The combination of shaved turkey, red onions, and cranberry cream cheese on a toasted pretzel bread, definitely hit the spot.
I love a good Cubano. The version served at the Pickled Pig did not disappoint. It was smoked pit ham, shredded pork, pickles, Swiss cheese and a Dijon spread on a pressed panini roll.
I do enjoy salads and I order them all the time; mostly for lunch. The Southwestern Salad at the Pickled Pig has grilled chicken, chopped lettuces, pico de gallo, queso fresco, plenty of jalapenos!!, tortilla strips and a chipotle ranch dressing. If you like jalapenos, this salad is for you.
Jody decided on the Asian Bistro Salad. I have had this salad before and it is perfect on a hot summer day. Or, when you want something a little lighter. It had crispy wontons, napa-bok choy cabbages, cilantro, carrots, spicy ginger vinaigrette, and peanuts.
A little local beer from Evolution was the perfect addition to their meal.
The Pickled Pig Pug has plenty of events going on at the present time. Their Beer Dinners are worth checking into. To find out about their events, please visit http://www.pickledpigpub.com/specials.php.
Note: The Pickled Pig has a frequent diners card. Ask for it when you go.
The Pickled Pig Pub has a sister restaurant in Downtown Rehoboth Beach. It is called The Pig + Fish. Check out their website at http://www.thepigandfish.com.
Have fun discovering all the eateries in Rehoboth Beach!! Talk to you later.
September 18th, 2012
The Lewes Chamber of Commerce’s Historic Lewes Business Committee is sponsoring their first Oktoberfest at their next “Fun Friday” event on Friday, 9/21. In order for this celebration to take place, Market Street, between Front Street and Second Street, will be closed to vehicular traffic from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. The event will take place from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m.
“Fun Friday” events began 2 years ago. The Second Season in Lewes is beautiful and these events are a way of encouraging visitors to come and visit our beaches at this most beautiful time of the year.
The Chamber member business are participating by offering German inspired specials. Lewes Gourmet’s “How Many German Chocolates in the Jar” contest. The winner will be receiving the entire container filled with Ritter German Chocolates. They will be also doing a mustard tasting all day and into the evening. Puzzles is offering $2 off any German-scene puzzle. R & L Liquors will be hosting a beer tasting. Kids’ Ketch will be featuring their Playmobil, German-made, line of toys with hands on activities. Their Bruder, German-made, toy trucks will be discounted 20%. Representatives from Accent on Travel will have cruise and travel experts there to discuss travel possibilities. P.U.P.S. will be offering a doggie “beer cookie” with purchases of $25 and more. For a complete list of participating businesses please visit http://www.leweschamber.com.
 Oktoberfest Celebration, 2010 Oktoberfest is a 16-day festival annually held in Germany, running from late September to the first week-end in October. Cities across the world have adopted this Bavarian tradition and Lewes is joining in the fun too.
Dancing will also take place in front of Mary Vessels Park. A group of costumed Bavarian style dancers will be performing and encouraging festival-goers to dance along with them. A 10 piece German Oompah band also will be entertaining those gathered to partake in the festivities. Everyone is encouraged to wear their lederhosen and dirndls and show off your best dancing skills.
 An Oktoberfest Celebration, 2010 The consumption of beer and German food are integral to an Oktoberfest celebration. Lewes will create a “beer garden” atmosphere on Market Street MINUS the beer to be in compliance with the City’s ordinances.
Dogfish Head is having commemorative glass beer steins fabricated with the Dogfish logo and the event’s custom-designed logo by graphic designer, Chrys Heidel. They will be on sale that day at the Chamber’s Visitor Center in the Fisher-Martin-House in Zwaanendael Park, next to the museum and at the festival site beginning at 4 p.m. On the day of the Oktoberfest, the steins can be taken into participating restaurants and presented to receive a discount on all beers on tap that day. Dogfish’s new pilsner style beer, My Antonia, will be available at a number of the restaurants. German Cuisine will be featured in many of the restaurants located in the historic business district.
 Oktoberfest Celebration, 2010 Comcast Spotlight has filmed a commercial promoting the event featuring Amy Felker, owner of Notting Hill Coffee Roastery, and several Chamber members in lederhosen and dirndls. You can view the commercial by visiting http://www.leweschamber.com.
Have a great time!!
September 17th, 2012
Are you spending time with us, in Rehoboth Beach, this week? Check what’s going on.
From the Rehoboth Art League:
The Art League was founded in 1938. Its founding members were artists and educators. It is a very active art league with classes, activities, and events year-round. It is located at 12 Dodds Lane in Henlopen Acres. Tel. 302-2270-8408. Website? http://www.rehobothartleague.org. It opens Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Sunday from Noon until 4 p.m.
Through September 30th – “By the Sea” – Exhibit at the Homestead Gallery. Fine arts and crafts by area artists.
 The Homestead, Rehoboth Art League Also, through September 30th – “Delaware and New Mexico Paintings – Exhibit at the Ventures Gallery. This exhibit features works by Ray Petersen.
 Gardens at the Rehoboth Art League And, the Fourth Annual Regional Juried Exhibition at the Corkran and Tubbs Galleries is on-going, as well. This exhibition features fine arts and fine crafts.
Tuesday, 9/18 – Rehoboth Beach Farmers’ Market at Grove Park by the Roundabout from Noon until 4 p.m. Rain or shine. This outdoor market is will be open through October 25th. Local produce and baked good and a nice representation of some of Rehoboth’s favorites restaurants, as well. Website? http://www.rbfarmersmarket.com
Wednesday, 9/19 – “The New You” – Cancer Support Community Delaware. 5:00 p.m. Location? 18947 John J. Williams Highway (Rt. 24), Rehoboth Beach. It is a survivor’s support group addressing the ongoing needs of cancer survivors. Please call to register 302-645-9150. Website? http://www.cancersupportdelaware.org
Wednesday, 9/19 – Tot Time at the Rehoboth Beach Public Library,located at 226 Rehoboth Ave. from 10:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. Stories, music and movement for children ages 1-3. More info? Please call 302-227-8044. Website? http://www.rehobothlibrary.org
Wednesday, 9/19 – Dining for Down Syndrome at Pig & Fish located at 236 Rehoboth Avenue in Downtown Rehoboth Beach. Fish & Chips?, Hog Wings? Or, maybe the Lobster Mac & Cheese. A fundraising event for the Buddy Walk. All you have to do is eat, pay your bill and Pig & Fish will donate a portion of their sales to the Buddy Walk. The 2012 Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk Buddy Walk will be Saturday, October 6th at 9 a.m. at the Boardwalk and Bandstand. But the festivities start on Friday, October 5th with the Buddy Up Party at the Dewey Beach Lions Club Community Center at 115 McKinley St. & the Bay. More info? Please visit http://www.boardwalkbuddywalk.com
Thursday, 9/20 – Another program from Cancer Support Community-Delaware. Meditation for Relaxation. Location? 18947 John J. Williams Highway (Rt. 24), Rehoboth Beach at 5 p.m. Experience the health benefits of meditation and how it reduces stress and enhances breathing, focus, and relaxation. Free for those affected by cancer. Call to register 302-645-9150. Website? http://www.cancersupportdelaware.org
Friday, 9/21 – Tour the Anna Hazzard Tent House on Fridays through September 28th. All tours start at the Anna Hazzard Tent House at 17 Christian Street in Rehoboth Beach at 9 a.m. The tours are included with the cost of admission to the Rehoboth Beach Museum, which is paid when the tour arrives at the museum. To reserve a space, please call 302-227-7310. The Rehoboth Beach Museum is located at 511 Rehoboth Avenue near the traffic circle with the lighthouse and the Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center. For more information, please visit
Friday, 9/21 – Clear Space Theatre Company reaches a Milestone with the 100th production; the comedy, Shirley Valentine. This one woman tour de force is an intimate, moving and hysterical look at the life of a British housewife who discovers that her humdrum existence isn’t quite as dead as she thought. Clear Space Theatre is located at 20 Baltimore Avenue in Downtown Rehoboth Beach. Please visit http://www.clearspacetheatre.org, for information. The box office telephone is 302-227-2270.
Have a good one!!
September 17th, 2012
I must have looked like I did not know where I was going, as I checked Eden’s menu. Two couples said “there are no bad restaurants in Rehoboth Beach”. I turned around and answered “I know, I live here”. With that the conversation continued as to what restaurant they should go to on Sunday evening. I told them that my choice was Eden. I quickly told them a bit about the restaurant and I also told them about other restaurants in the area. Then I said “read my post on AboutMyBeaches”.
In the meantime, my friends arrived. We were looking forward to this dinner. I mean it when I say that Eden has never failed me. The combination of presentation, creativity and taste really does set them apart. It is quiet inside, with just the right music on the background. Tables and booths are the choices of seating.
Eden is located at 23 Baltimore Avenue, in Downtown Rehoboth Beach. Tel. 302-227-3330. Website? http://www.edenrestaurant.com. The restaurant also has outdoor dining. On summer nights or balmy fall evenings, it is a nice place to have dinner.
Danielle was going to be taking care of us. She was so attentive and so professional. Her suggestions were perfect. I wanted to try something different and she guided me to dishes that contained amazing flavors.
When reviewing a restaurant, it can be said that we eat with our eyes at first; a beautiful presentation starts the process. Eden offers that and so much more. You don’t want it to end.
So, on Sunday night this was our experience.
Only 2 of us wanted appetizers, and we both ordered the same thing. Truffled parsnip and Mushroom Salad – Spinach, Toasted Hazelnuts, Ricotta Salata. Danielle told us how the salad was wrapped and how the flavors with the toasted hazelnuts were going to be so different and good. She was right!
An entree of Wasabi/Sesame Crusted #1 Ahi Tuna, with sticky rice, seaweed salad, wasabi, and soy sauce. This tuna will melt in your mouth.
Another entree that was very well received was the Grilled Broken Arrow Ranch Antelope, toasted Farro, heirloom carrots, Fifer white peaches, brussel sprouts, blueberry/black cardamon savory demi.
An order of grilled artichokes hearts for the table…tasty.
The Pan Roasted Salmon was beautiful and got good reviews, as well. It had a lima and white bean saute, crispy rutabaga, maitake mushrooms, creamy butternut squash puree, and mizuna pesto.
I loved my entree. I really did. It was Braised Pork Ragu, with caramelized pearl onions, roasted apples, wild mushroom confit, rosemary fazzoletti and nutmeg/ricotta foam. Lots of different flavors in this dish. A fazzoletti is a pasta handkerchief; they are delicate.
Our dinner ended with a Tribute to the Candy Bar!! Layers of peanut butter and dark chocolate mousse, ganache and sea salt. Everything edible!!
Always love having dinner with friends….it seemed that the evening went so fast!! Until next time. Talk to you later.
Note: Eden has a full bar. It also offers catering and has room for private parties. And, they are sensitive to those customers with gluten allergies. On Wednesday evenings is Steakhouse Night. Prix Fixe Menu. $35 for 3 courses. Save the date of Friday, 10/12 when there will be a Jazz Wine Dinner.
September 16th, 2012
“The term “clear space” refers to a focus on the process, knowledge, and humanity of arts performance: the idea that we find ourselves in what appears on the stage.” clear space theatre company
The Clear Space Theatre Company launches its 100th production on September 21st through October 7th, with the comedy Shirley Valentine, starring Equity actress Elaine Faye. This one-woman tour de force is an intimate moving and hysterical look at the life of a British housewife who discovers that her humdrum existence isn’t quite as dead as she thought.
She spends her days talking to the kitchen walls and preparing dinner for her grumbling husband. When an opportunity to travel to Greece arises, she hesitantly seizes the moment….
On Sunday, 9/23, stay for a chat with cast crew and creative team.
Over the eight seasons of bringing live theatre to the beach, Clear Space has produced a diverse collection of musicals, dramas and comedies, including Annie Get Your Gun, South Pacific, Fiddler on The Roof, and The Crucible.
This past season, Clear Space presented Blithe Spirit, My Fair Lady, Annie, Little Shop of Horrors, and Cabaret, as well as toe-tapping musical revues to its new location at 20 Baltimore Avenue in Downtown Rehoboth Beach. A total of 8 theater performances per year.
Clear Space also begins its 8th season with expanded Arts Institute classes for children grades 1 – 12, as well as classes for adults including the popular Legends class for the 50+ set. Their 5 Musical Theatre Summer Intensive programs for children in grades 1 -12 broke enrollment records.
And, their thrift store, Encore, located next to Arby’s on Route 1, (Coastal Highway), is having a banner year with wonderful array of donated merchandise at the right price.
What lies ahead for calendar year 2013 is an impressive line-up of shows that includes The Mousetrap, 9 to 5: the musical, La Cage Aux Folles, A Little Night Music….all these are must see productions!
The company is under the leadership of a committed Board of Directors, chaired by Kay Ryan, and Dough Yetter, Artistic Director, well known in the community for his musical and acting talent. Clear Space is grateful for the continued loyalty of the public and for their strong base of volunteers.
For a complete listing of shows and classes, please visit http://www.clearspacetheatre.org. You may also call the Box Office at 302-227-2270, or visit the theatre at 20 Baltimore Ave., in Rehoboth Beach.
Performing arts exist for the community and only survives with their support.
Have a great day!!
 
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