January 27th, 2013
A Delmarvalous full moon, no less!! It was gorgeous. I stood on Lewes Beach, Delaware, to admire it.
Then, off to Bethany Blues, Lewes, located at 18385 Coastal Highway. A craving for ribs and barbecue chicken. Tel. 302-644-2500. Website? http://www.bethanyblues.com. Love coming here when I least expect it.
I give Bethany Blues and Big Fish Grill big thanks for being so aware of customers with food allergies and sensitivities. In my family’s case, it is a gluten allergy. Bethany Blues Manager will come to your table to discuss your allergy and your food options.
The restaurant was comfortably crowded and the fire was glowing. We sat at the bar area.
A dish that I would say “gotta have it” is the Crispy Pork Belly. It is an appetizer. Basically, you get cured pork bellies with a vinegar/apple cider sauce. Just a little bit is enough. Delicious.
An order of St. Louis Ribs which were thick and meaty, prepared with a brown sugar rub, smoked for a long time. The mashed potatoes were made out of red skin potatoes.
The Cheesy Creamed Corn….customers’ favorite.
My Saucy Delmarva Chicken was smoked and seasoned and then brushed with their house sauce. The meat fell off the bones, true!! And, that Sussex Medley, was a mix of garbanzo beans, diced cucumbers, tomatoes, onions with chopped cilantro in a light vinaigrette. It screamed Summer! That side was sooo good. During the summer months, when the veggies are at their best, this Sussex Medley is made with local tomatoes and cucumbers.
Some of their award winning sauces are gluten free.
The background music was good tonight. Live music on Fridays and Saturdays with Sydney’s Music Revival starting at 8:30 p.m.
Friday, 2/1 is Deb Callahan Band – Philadelphia’s blues and soul drenched vocalist and songwriter. Check http://www.debcallahanband.com.
Saturday, 2/2 Keith Mack and Ed Shockley, lifetime musicians will be performing. They are returning to their fan base by popular demand. Check http://www.keithmack.net.
Checking the restaurants that are open year-round….2013 is a new season!!
November 8th, 2012
You get it all in one place; food, spirits, live entertainment, great atmosphere, kick a heel or two….Bethany Blues Lewes is located at 18385 Coastal Highway (Rt. 1), Lewes, Delaware 19958. Tel. 302-644-2500. Website? http://www.bethanyblues.com. It is open year-round.
The other night we decided we were in the mood for ribs. Bethany Blues is known for their succulent ribs, perfectly smoked. The restaurant is, actually, a good size. But, I like to sit in the bar area. There are some booths and tall table available. It is pretty lively on this side of the restaurant. If you do prefer a quieter atmosphere, then ask to be seated on the other side.
Bethany Blues is one of the restaurants in our Delaware Beaches where people with food allergies can eat without worries. The restaurant takes guests’ food allergies very seriously and tries to accommodate dietary restrictions as best as they can.
If you have a food allergy, please mention it to your server. In our case, it is a gluten allergy. The manager will come to the table to explain the menu and tell you what you can and cannot eat. Believe me, they have plenty of entrees and sides, including barbecue sauces.
Our entrees and sides were all gluten free. This is what we had.
To start we had their Crispy Pork Belly. A few slices of in house, cured and smoked pork belly, served with their apple cider dipping sauce. I usually order this appetizer. I love the combination of flavors.
To tell you the truth, I had never had the St. Louis Ribs. Our server recommended them and I think they will be my new rib addiction. They had a house brown sugar rub, then smoked for hours. Fantastic flavor. My dish was called the Delmarva Duo because it had chicken, smoked and seasoned, then a bit of their house sauce was added. The chicken was crispy and very moist. My sides were the cucumber and onion salad and a very “hot” jalapeno slaw. Very hot indeed.
An entree of half rack of Baby Backs, with sides of garlic mashed potatoes and the cucumber and onion salad. Also, very good.
No dessert was necessary….we did ask for a doggy bag. Guess what? Bethany Blues Lewes is open for lunch.
Live Entertainment at Bethany Blues Lewes:
Year round, Sydney’s Music Revival presents local and nationally recognized musicians. Do you remember when she had Sydney’s in Downtown Rehoboth Beach? If you do, then, you have been coming to the Delaware Beaches for a long time. It was the place to go for live entertainment, and good food.
Entertainment at Bethany Blues at this time of the year starts at 8:30 p.m.
Friday, 11/9 – Top Notch Honky Tonk Comes to Bethany Blues – Something special has happened to Davina and The Vagabonds since their last appearance at Bethany Blues in Lewes. As a last minute substitute for John Mayer at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival last Spring, the band has been in huge demand both, nationally and internationally.
Two things distinguish this fine band; the first being leader, Davina Sower’s big nostalgic soul voice. Think of a meld of Bessie Smith, Etta James, Alberta Adams and Amy Winehouse, and you come close to understanding what Davina is all about. The other is the band’s crisp, clean sound…just piano, upright bass, trombone, trumpet, and drums.
Listening to Davina and The Vagabonds is like stepping into a wondrous musical time machine. They have the panache and superlative musicianship to recreate the retro sound and ageless appeal of golden age Americana in high-definition reality. Davina beckons an age when bad girls wore red lipstick and pin curls. More info? You can visit Bethany Blues’ website above mentioned or http://www.davinaandthevagabonds.com.
Saturday, 11/10 – Down2Rock will be performing live at Bethany Blues. Check their website at http://www.reverbnation.com/down2rock.
Note: Musicians interested in bookings should contact Sydney Arzt at artsinfo.sydney@gmail.com.
It looks like there is a beautiful week-end ahead at the Delaware Beaches…have a great time. 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!!
March 4th, 2011
Bethany Blues in Lewes, Delaware, is a must if you are in the mood for good barbecue. Besides the food they are bringing good musicians into their restaurant. Check their website, www.bethanyblues.com. If you going out tonight stop by, get a bite to eat and listen to Comfort Zone, which will be the performers this evening, starting at 8:30 p.m.
Bethany Blues is located at 18385 Coastal Highway, Lewes, DE 19958. Tel. 302-644-2500.
Open for the season is Pasqualini’s Bakery. Thursdays until Sundays for March and April, then full steam ahead once the season gets under way. They are located at 37560 Atlantic Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Tel. 302-227-2111. Website? www.pasqualinis.com.
Besides being a full fledge bakery with delicious coffee cakes, muffins, breads, etc. they also have gourmet dog biscuits.
All the cravings I get during the week for particular foods, Chinese is also one of them. The other day went to Confucius, which I have blogged plenty of times. It is located on 57 Wilmington Ave., tel. 302-227-3848. Website is www.confuciusrehobothbeach.com.
It was quiet, so they made me a dish that they used to make when they had a restaurant in Wilmington. Seasoned Beef, I believe it was called. It was good, with a slight kick of heat and a light sauce.
Frog legs were also ordered. I am not crazy about them. I don’t like the look of them; my opinion. I have not tried them and I can usually try anything.
Also the salt and pepper shrimp were ordered, as well. The shredded peppers were spicy; just enough.
The sauteed green beans are a must at Confucius. They have tiny shrimp and a bit of soy sauce; just gives them a special flavor. Cooked al dente, they are great.
An uneventful evening; relaxing.
Have a good Friday…see you…
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January 22nd, 2011
I knew Em-ings was having a pig roast on Friday. I was waiting for that day; had that craving. Em-ing’s has been around for a long time. And, once a month they have a pig roast. The way it works is that you go inside and pick your sides; you get 2 and then go outside and they have the roasted pig right there for you.
The problem on Friday was that it was very cold, therefore, they carved the pig in the back kitchen. It did not matter because people wait for that day; cars were pulling in and leaving with carry out.
Em-ing’s is located at the corner of Rt. 113 and 610 in Bishopville, Maryland. Tel. 410-352-5711. Website? www.em-ings.com. You can also find them on Facebook. By checking the website you will find that you can also order baked hams and turkeys, among other things.
From Rehoboth Beach there are a few ways to get there. I like more the scenic route so I took Rt. 1, by the beach and went south to Bethany Beach, then turn right on Rt. 26, went for a few miles and turn left on Rt. 17 towards Selbyville. Turn left on Rt. 113 and Em-ing’s is at the next intersection. Sounds complicated; it isn’t. When you live here, at the beaches, you drive up and down and driving half hour is nothing.
The way they usually set up the pig roast, weather permitting, is like this:
During warmer months, there is an outdoor area where you can sit out and eat. Pretty much people just take carry out, I think.
Sandwiches, platters, wings, meal deals, specials are all shown in their website and facebook.
You can buy 1/2 pints, pints, 1/2 gallons and gallons.
They have beef ribs, country style ribs, St. Louis style ribs, baby backs, pork and chicken barbecue, chicken salad, beef barbecue, beef brisket and chitterlings.
In case you do not know what chitterlings are, well, they are the intestines of a pig that have been prepared as food. In many places it is eaten as part of the daily diet or at special events, holidays or religious festivities.
The sides include Dutch cole slaw, creamy cole slaw, potato salad, macaroni salad, tropical fruit salad, pasta salad, baked beans, mashed potatoes, greens, green beans and macaroni and cheese. Their corn bread and bread pudding; delicious. You just have to exercise a bit more after eating all this.
They bake their own breads, pies and cookies.
  
During the week there are specials Mondays through Fridays and for $6.99 you can have:
Mondays – 1/2 chicken with potato salad, roll, butter and slice of pie.
Tuesdays – country style ribs, macaroni salad, roll, butter and a slice of pie.
Wednesdays – 1/2 chicken, pasta salad, roll, butter and a slice of pie.
Thursdays – pork barbecue, cole slaw and a slice of pie.
Fridays – 1/2 chicken or country style ribs, barbecue beans and a slice of pie.
Daily soup and sandwich special for $6.75 will give you a choice of chicken salad, hamburger or chicken breast with a cup of Brunswick stew.
Brunswick stew is also known as “hash” in the south. It is a tomato base stew, containing lima beans/butter beans, corn, okra and other veggies. Meats like squirrel and rabbit make it authentic but chicken, pork, or beef is also used.
So, there I was in line to get 3 platters with roasted pig, mashed potatoes, gravy and green beans.
Then I asked if I could have some of the “crispy” which I don’t think people ask often. I left so happy.
Stopped by my husband’s office and dropped one and took the rest home. It was so moist and perfectly seasoned. We also used some of Em-ing’s Hot & Sassy Sauce, which had a good kick.
Please note that Em-ing’s can cater any event. Just give them a call. They are open Mondays to Wednesdays from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. Thursdays to Saturdays they are open from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. and on Sundays from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.
I had a full “food” day on Friday; pig roast during the day and vegan at night. I really don’t think you can do that but having choices is the best and it was certainly interesting.
Have a good one….talk to you later….
January 5th, 2011
Last night was the first time in the New Year that I decided to go out and grab something to eat. My choice? Barbecue. Not only in the summer do I get a craving for ribs and brisket but on a cold winter night, I just love it. I barbecue year-round in my own home; I really do like it; a casual way to eat.
I wrote a post on Bethany Blues back on 1/2/10 so if you would like to read it just click on the month of January of 2010 and scroll down to the date.
Bethany Blues is located at 618285 Coastal Highway (Rt. 1), Lewes, DE 19958. The telephone is 302-644-2500. The website? www.bethanyblues.com. The first Bethany Blues is in Bethany Beach but the one in Lewes is the one that is being reviewed on this post.
This restaurant seems to be one of those in our coastal area that is crowded evey night. Something for everyone with plenty of specials and entertainment every night of the week.
As you come into the restaurant you will be greeted by their host; Michael was there last night and he has been in the Rehoboth Beach area for many years. There is also a counter where t-shirts, rubs and sauces, with the Bethany Blues label, are available for purchase.
The restaurant has booths and tables on one side for a more quiet dining atmosphere.
Last night the action was more in their bar; a football game was about to start. It is, actually, a pretty good size bar with t.v.s, booths, high tables; on one side, a stage for musical entertainment.
We decided to sit at a booth and immediately our waitress came over and when we mentioned the gluten free allergy, she proceeded to get the manager who went over the menu, sauces, etc. with us. This is one of those restaurants that is on top of the gluten allergy and other food related allergies. No gluten menu because some items change so much that they prefer to go over with them with the customer.
The appetizer we chose was a smoked pork belly, served with apple cider syrup on the side. I had never had it and it was tasty, crunchy, delicious and it reminded me of eating roasted pig in Puerto Rico. Perfect for the Three King’s holidays.
One other dish ordered was just the baby backs. On the side? A jalapeno slaw with rice vinegar and an order of creamed corn.
My dish? I guess my eyes were bigger than my stomach but besides wanting baby backs I also wanted some brisket. A side of that jalapeno slaw, which by the way had a nice refreshing kick to it and their veggies of the day.
As my dish was delivered to the table a couple went by and the lady look and my dish and said “oh that’s big”. I really did not eat it all, believe me. I have left-overs in my refrigerator, at the moment.
The meat on the ribs fell off the bone and the brisket was perfectly cooked, as well. A little bit of their papaya grilling sauce and their spicy barbecue sauce complemented them perfectly.
Definitely, there was no dessert tried.
As I mentioned before Bethany Blues is bringing entertainment to their restaurant pretty much every week. Last night they had open mic and you could bring your instruments and jam, then on Wednesdays is loveseed unplugged with Rick & Pete live, Thursday is trivia night, Saturdays is Keith Mack live. You can get more info. from their website.
But what caught my attention was Sydney’s Music Revival. Do you remember Sydney’s in Rehoboth Beach? This is the same Sydney Arzt, who developed Sydney’s restaurant in Rehoboth as a very good restaurant with very good creole food. At the same time she brought to her restaurant local and national jazz and blues musicians.
Well, for the past year she has been bringing jazz and blues to Bethany Blues. This restaurant is a new venue for Jazz and Blues at the beach. So make sure to check out the website because it is starting again on January 14th and every week after that.
The term “the blues” refers to the “blue devils”, meaning melancholy and sadness. The word “jazz” began as a West Coast slang term, first used to refer to music in Chicago about 1915.
It might be winter, here at the beaches but if you want to, you can really find plenty of things to do.
Have a great day!!…talk to you later….
October 31st, 2010
“It’s all About the Taste…!!
There is barbecue and then there is Bar-B-Q. I found it on Exit 87, again on I-95, in Georgia. I don’t like it saucey. I like to see the meat; sauces on the side.
There was a sign on a billboard and we went to see what this place was all about. Oh, no, it was Monday and the Smokin Pig was closed.
You see, this Bar-B-Q Joint is next to Chu’s Amoco on 3986 Highway 17 (Exit 87), Richmond Hill, Georgia 31324. Tel. 912-756-7850. Hours of operation are: Sundays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., closed Mondays, Tuesdays to Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. You can dine in or carry out. Website is www.smokinpigbbqjoint.com and you can find them on Facebook, as well.
There was a man sitting on a bench who proceeded to tell us that the Smokin Pig was the best place around. That people line up; that there was another barbecue place 5 miles up the road but could not compare to this one. In the meantime, we are looking at the “closed” sign on the door and salivating at the same time.
We would have to catch them on the way back. I was now curious to find out how good it could be.
This past Friday we had the opportunity to check the Smokin Pig out. It did not dissapoint and it was worth the stop. Already it was crowded.
Even though it is located next to a gas station, the place was colorful inside and tables and benches are available if you want to dine in. A board spells out what they have to offer.
That man that we encountered before was so right; it was the best Bar-B-Q that I had ever tasted.
The best barbecue comes from the South and the meat used is pork, primarily ribs, shoulders and hams. For true Georgia barbecue, the meat should be cooked over wood, charcoal or wood pellets.
I ordered the baby backs with potato salad and cole slaw. The smoking was superb and not an ounce of grease was found. The meat fell off the bones; tender and juicy.
My husband ordered the combination with the baby backs and shredded pork with 2 sides; baked beans (to die for) and buttery green beans that were delicious, as well.
Sauces were on the table and I tried them all. My favorite? The Spicy Vinegar.
Then for the sweet ending I had the banana “puddin”. I had to order it, afterall, I was in Georgia. Not overly sweet, right amount of bread and right amount of “puddin”.
Even though we had the platters, the Smokin Pig offers sandwiches, sides, extras, and barbecue by the pound. They also have catering available.
If you want Boston Butts by the pound then you would have to give them 24 hours notice.
The owners of the Smokin Pig are Clyde and Kevin. They were not there but his staff was very friendly. It is a family operated business and another location is in Pooler, Georgia.
Note: If you decide to stop and believe me, you should, then upon taking that Exit 87 in Georgia whether going North or South ,just turn right and it will be on your left a little bit up the road.
Talk to you later….
August 27th, 2010
My goodness, it has been such a long time since I have gone to Ed’s Chicken. They have been in Dewey Beach for so many years. If you have visited Dewey Beach and have not eaten at Ed’s then you might as well go back and do so, because it really is an institution.
I have even brought my parents from Puerto Rico through the years to eat chicken and crabs there and they always looked forward to that.
Ed’s Chicken & Crabs is located at the corner of Swedes St. and Rt. 1 in Dewey Beach. Tel. 302-227-9484. It seems that they are always open. Credit cards are accepted.
When I first went to Ed’s Chicken (that’s what it was called), I loved the way they marinated the chicken. You could taste the vinegar marinade. It was delicious. Later on I would eat other things there but chicken is what I liked.
Yes, an institution or a roadstand, and in Puerto Rico they would probably call it a chinchorro. It has had several facelifts through the years; paint, fencing, and umbrellas. But what has not changed is their friendly disposition. The owners always there to take care of things.
On Thursday, I decided to go there after enjoying the bay. The man behind me was raising his eyebrows as he listened to everything I was ordering; 2 dozen steamed clams, 1 chicken dinner, 1/2 dozen crabs, and the seafood medley which had all kinds of seafood. Yes, you guessed it, I was writing a post for the blog.
Let me tell you that Ed’s is a very popular restaurant, but you never have to wait long. Five minutes, if that.
Ed’s has carry out but the best is just sitting out on the corner of the highway and eating outdoors in the casual atmosphere known here at the beaches. No liquor license but you may bring liquor in.
I have to tell you that I was a little disappointed with the chicken. It is not that it was not good, it just was not the vinegar marinade that I remembered.
The clams were very good and the seafood medley got good reviews, as well.
I thought that the crabs were o.k. but definitely I have had better ones. This has been a very good year for crabs and I was not that crazy about these ones.
It was good eating outdoors; such a beautiful evening. Every time I can do this, it makes my meal better.
Have a great week-end….
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