September 14th, 2013
Caution!! Sweet Frog could be you daily addiction!!
Sweet Frog opened in May, at 19598 Coastal Highway, Unit #2, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971. Tel. 302-703-6990. Very visible from Coastal Highway, across from the Midway Shopping Center, with plenty of parking. You can also Find Sweet Frog-Rehoboth Beach on Facebook.
Ever since it opened I wanted to try it. It was always so crowded that I figured it was best to wait until the Second Season. So here I was, late in the afternoon but early enough that at first the place was all to myself.
I was able to talk to Shannon, Store Manager of this most fun place to work. It is decorated to appeal to children and the young at heart. Sweet Frog originated in Richmond, Virginia. This is a franchise and the owner has 4 of them.
In the store you will find out that you will have control of how much frozen yogurt you might want. On the wall are all the dispensers. You can either choose one flavor in particular or swirl two flavors at the same time.
Above the flavors you will also be informed of the allergens.
I love frozen yogurt and ice cream….they are my downfall. And, if I am going to succumb to that temptation then I might as well go all the way. So, I picked the biggest cup. Before you decide which flavors you might want you can also have a little tasting…ask for the tasting cup.
I decided to put about 4 or 5 flavors, ending with chocolate and red velvet. I carefully tasted each one, and they all had their individual flavors well defined. The yogurt was very creamy and refreshing.
I did not want any toppings, but if you do, then you have plenty to choose from.
The finishing touch will be the syrups!!
 
After all that is done, set your cup on the scale….and pay.
A special treat for any time of the day!! Very good!
September 14th, 2013
 
When Leo says “Come Enjoy the Yum”, he is not just saying that for the sake of talking. He means it. Modern Mixture is located at 62 A Rehoboth Avenue in Downtown Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. Leo has been cooking away, offering his customers, fresh, healthy and delicious food.
Modern Mixture is part of the restaurant scene in Downtown Rehoboth Beach. It encompasses everything you want from the customer’s point of view. The restaurant is lively, Leo, his sister, and staff always have smiles on their faces. Their food? Yummy!! Their enthusiasm is catching.
You can call 302-227-0600 and ask Leo what’s cooking today. You can dine, or take out. Leo has some awesome specialty drinks, and wine, as well. The website is http://www.modern-mixture.com. Modern Mixture opens in the Second Season at 10 a.m. Leo has fresh brewed coffee every day and an espresso bar. Modern Mixture is closing on Tuesday at this time of the year. But, if you do need something special, make sure to give Leo a call even if it is on Tuesday.
So, on Thursday, Modern Mixture was exactly what I needed. I showed up very late in the day, and very hungry.
After a few hugs and personal chatting Leo told me that he had just finished making tamales. He had been changing his recipe a bit and I wanted to try them.
I chose to drink Leo’s Agua de Jamaica. Jamaica is hibiscus sabdariffa. In Mexico hibiscus blossoms are called Jamaica. The drink looked and tasted like pomegranate juice. Just like pomegranate juice, it is also full of Vitamin C, a good diuretic and excellent for the digestion.
My tamales had a filling of jalapeno, queso (cheese), and tomate (tomato). They were served with Leo’s Middle Eastern Chopped Salad, which had mixed greens, falafel, quinoa salad, radishes, feta cheese, cucumber with a lime mint-herb vinaigrette dressing.
When I took the first bite of the tamal, I stopped to enjoyed the flavors and spices and then I felt my taste buds starting to dance. I told Leo they were his best.
I ate it all and then Leo wanted me to have flan…I resisted that temptation and left it for another time.
Leo and his sister were so nice to me on a day that I needed it the most. They are friends and I thank them so much.
John would have loved those tamales…..they werre gluten free!!
Have a great day!
September 12th, 2013
A drinking fountain is a drinking fountain. What’s the big deal? I bet you are thinking, this post is going nowhere. Give me a chance, will you?
You have probably passed this drinking fountain on the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk hundreds of times. You might have even taken a sip out of it on one of those Southern Delaware hot days.
The Woman’s Christian Temperance Union Fountain is a historic “temperance” drinking fountain. This is its story:
Muddied and ill-tasting drinking water encouraged many Americans to drink alcohol for health purposes, so temperance groups, which were private benefactors, constructed public drinking fountains throughout the United States following the Civil War.
The National Woman’s Christian Temperace Union’s organizing convention of 1874 strongly encouraged its attendees to erect these public temperance fountains as a mean to discourage males from entering drinking establishments for refreshments.
Beer was the main alternative to water. It was safer.
In 1929 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Delaware branch organization, the Rehoboth Beach “temperance” drinking fountain was constructed out of granite, measuring 6 feet tall and 3 feet wide. In 1977 it was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
So, the next time you are walking on Rehoboth Beach’s award winning Boardwalk, enjoying your Boardwalk grub….check it out and if you are thirsty you know what to do.
Have a good one!
Note: Some information was taken from Wikipedia.
September 11th, 2013
I love the Rehoboth Beach Museum. Not only is a very manageable museum, it is also holding events that are “indigenous” to our beach community. For many that love Rehoboth Beach as a special place to vacation, the museum exhibits the story of a town then and now.
The Rehoboth Beach Museum is located at 511 Rehoboth Avenue, by the roundabout as you enter Rehoboth Beach. Right next to the Chamber of Commerce and the Visitors’ Center. Tel. 302-227-7310. Website? http://www.rehobothbeachmuseum.org.
The Museum is open from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday to Friday and from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. Plenty of available parking; it is handicap accessible.
So, what’s going on at the Museum?
Thursday, September 19th – Retired US. Navy Captain William Manthorpe, will introduce Jacob Jones and Thomas MacDonough, Delaware’s two naval heroes of the War of 1812, during a lecture taking place at 7:00 p.m. In the discussion Captain Manthorpe will describe the two men’s battles and the significance of their victories in determining the course taken during the War.
Manthorpe is a U.S. Naval Academy graduate. After 24 years of service he retired as a Captain. As a naval intelligence officer, duty assignments include overseas, at sea and in Washington, D.C. After Manthorpe left the navy he served another 16 years as a senior civilian executive in the office of the Chief of Naval Operations.
At the end of his civilian service Manthorpe retired as Deputy Director of Naval Intelligence. He has been an adjunt professor at various military and civilian universities and is now teaching at Del Tech. Please note that this event is free for members. Non-members are asked to please make a donation.
Thursday, September 19th – The Museum’s Jolly Trolley Tour will begin at 10 a.m. at the Anna Hazzard Museum House, 11 Christian St. Sitting comfortably in the Jolly Trolley, travel through the streets of Rehoboth Beach, as you learn a little bit more about the ins and outs of this vacation destination. Call for reservations at 302-227-7310.
 Anna Hazzard Museum House on Christian St. Tuesday, September 24th – The ongoing exhibit at the Museum “Beach Eats” – Forum: panel discussion with Rehoboth’s past and present restauranteurs and their stories of both the present and the past. Panel members will include: Nancy Wolfe Wayson, Keith Fitzgerald, Sydney Artz, Terry Plowman and others.
Saturday, October 19th – A documentary on oysters and the opportunity to eat them at Dogfish Prew Pub, 320 Rehoboth Avenue. This event will be held in conjunction with the “Beach Eats” exhibit currently on display at the Museum.
Have a great day!!
September 10th, 2013
Heads Up!! Migrating to South Florida this winter? You might want to keep The Burger Bar in mind. It is located at 4650 Donald Ross Rd. in Palm Beach Gardens. Tel. 561-630-4545. Website? http://www.burgerbar.com.
I love a good grilled hamburger. The smell of its cooking provokes memories of cook-outs the get together with family and friends.
It is comfort food. No forks are needed, and they are easy to assemble.
Cindi and Ross took me to The Burger Bar. First time for all of us. This restaurant is making a statement in South Florida when the subject of burgers come to mind. They have creative toppings and sides.
The restaurants is pretty open. There is outside seating and they offer a full bar.
The Burger Bar has salads, soups, and other great dishes, besides traditional and non traditional burgers.
The beer battered fried pickles are a must!!
Our samplings were: The Greek, a lamb burger, the Blue Sky Buffalo with applewood smoked bacon and “smothered” onions, and the Prime Steak Burger….not in that order…yum! I forgot which is which, haha. Love the hand cut fries…crispy and served on a tiny deep fryer.
Too much food, no dessert was necessary. We were more than satisfied.
The Burger Bar is casual and it is worth trying!!
September 9th, 2013
The Starboard Center is located at 32892 Coastal Highway in Bethany Beach, Delaware. Only 5 office spaces in the whole building. Plenty of parking and visibility.
There is easy access to and from Coastal Highway, and the town of Bethany Beach is just a few blocks away.
The office is 450 sq. ft. and the asking rent is $875 per month.
To schedule an appointment and further info., please call Ann at 302-245-2154.
Thanks!! Have a good one!
September 9th, 2013
An afternoon of “dog-gone” good fun for individuals, families and canines at the 3rd Annual “Bark on the Boards”….Destination? Lake Gerar in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. Date? Saturday, October 5th.
Even though Rehoboth Beach is known as a summer destination, the Second Season is one of the best. Restaurants are open, shops are full of merchandise, the beach is a place for relaxation….and for fundraising!!
If you are traveling with your pooch to Rehoboth Beach, check this fundraising event hosted by the Delaware Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. It is the oldest and most experienced animal welfare organization in the state.
Last year, the event attracted more than 250 walkers with their pets. It is sponsored by Browseabout Books. The afternoon includes dog contests, including a bikini contest, a disc dog demonstration, refreshments, kids’ activities, and much more.
Location? Lake Gerar Park in Rehoboth Beach. Lake Gerar is one of the 3 fresh water lakes closest to the ocean anywhere in the country. Along with Silver Lake, and Lake Comegys…these are the jewels of Rehoboth Beach!!
All the money raised is used to fund the work of the Delaware SPCA and for the care of abused, neglected and homeless animals, and their efforts to reduce pet overpopulation through spay/neuter programs. Delaware SPCA is the oldest animal welfare organization in thestate. It was established in 1873. Today it operates shelters in Stanton, New Castle County, and Georgetown, Sussex County.
This walk also coincides with the first day of the “off season”, when leashed pets can be walked on the Boardwalk and beach without restrictions.
Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. in Lake Gerar Park. The walk will start at Noon at the north end of the Boardwalk.
Advanced registration is $20 for adults, before October 3rd, and $25 the day of the event.
Children ages 6-16, accompanied by an adult, are $5; those 5 years of age and under are free. Walkers can pre-register on-line at http://www.delspca.org.
This year Bark On The Boards is part of a schedule of Delaware SPCA’s 140th Anniversary events that will culminate with the “Canines on the Catwalk 140th Gala” to be held at Greenville Country Club in Wilmington, Delaware, on November 16th. The fun and fashionable festival will include a night of tasteful delights, entertainment, silent auctions, and a runway event featuring some very cool cats and haute designer dogs. More info? Please visit http://www.delspca.org.
Hope to see you there!! Have a good one!
September 8th, 2013
Sunday, 9/8, is the last day of the 36th Annual Nanticoke Indian Powwow. Beautiful weather for this event. 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Worship at 10 a.m. 1 Dance Session…Grand Entry at 1 p.m. More than 40 visiting tribes will be attending this 2 day Powwow.
Parking is $20 per vehicle. Admission for walk-ins is $2. Handicap accessible. Please, no pets or alcohol.
Location? 26800 John J. Williams Highway, (Rt. 24), Millsboro, DE 19966.
If you are visiting the Delaware Beaches, anytime during the year, this museum is a must. It is the only Native American Museum in Delaware. Located at 27073 John J. Williams Highway, (Rt. 24) near Oak Orchard and Millsboro. More info? Please visit http://www.nanticokeindians.org.
It is also a National Historic Landmark.
Have a great day!!
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