One of the newest restaurants in Downtown Rehoboth Beach is Sirocco. 302-727-0317. It is inside the new Coast Rehoboth Beach Hotel on Rehoboth Ave.
They are opening Monday – Friday for breakfast from 7-11 a.m. On Saturday and Sunday breakfast is 7-10 a.m.
Dinner is from Wednesday through Sunday starting at 5. That could maybe change as the season gets underway.
Happy Hour is 5-7 at the bar only.
The Bar stays open Wednesday – Sunday from 5-10.
This is a Mediterranean restaurant. The simple; uncomplicated food of the region that is so healthy.
I have been several times to Sirocco. I like it because the food has been very good, the service attentive, a modern corner in Downtown Rehoboth Beach. Love the background music too.
Three for dinner, please. We did have a reservation.
A special Cream of Crab Soup which my friend said it was delicious. Very creamy with lots of crab meat.
Another soup ordered was the Lemon Chicken & Orzo. Herb roasted chicken, bone broth, farm veggies, stewed white beans and orzo. Orzo is a pasta shaped like a large grain of rice. Benedette thought it was very nice.
I really love scallops and Jeff decided to order them. Look how big they were. Served with wild mushroom risotto, charred pepper, asparagus, Parmigiano Reggiano and fresh basil oil.
I like my lamb chops medium rare but Benedette likes them medium. They looked so good and I have had them before and they really are. They served them with a warm couscous salad, grilled artichokes, roasted eggplant and mint gremolata. FYI Gremolata is a green sauce made of chopped parsley, lemon zest and garlic.
My dish was one that I pretty much order it any restaurant that may serve it whole. The beautiful Branzino. It is the European seabass. Sirocco does a great job with a stunning presentation.
Whole roasted, grilled lemon and fresh rosemary and thyme and roasted tomato salad. You had to be there to really appreciate it.
I eat a whole fish like a cat. I get right into it, just like I pick my crabs. So much fun. I do get compliments. I am not kidding.?
So while we still have free parking and the masses are not here, check out the Downtown restaurants and Sirocco is a good one to start with.
Love Kaisy’s located at 1548 Savannah Rd. In Lewes, Delaware. I don’t plan my visit. It may be I just go through the drive through for coffee, or like the other day when I stopped for a chicken salad. They open from 6 to 6?
Table cloth, cloth napkins. And, pink all around. It is quiet and the menu is extensive offering breakfast, lunch and ice cream too?
I have been buying my coffee beans there. I do have a grinder. I don’t consider myself a coffee snub. But their coffee is from La Colombe, headquartered in Philly. It is the best.
It is a beautiful Friday in Southern Delaware. I am having my coffee but Sadie my rescue is barking her head off because they are cutting the grass.
Oh well, have a great day. AboutMyBeaches has a FB page and it is also on Instagram.
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Oxford is one of Maryland’s oldest towns. It was the first and only port-of-entry on the Eastern Shore mandated by the Maryland legislation back in 1694.
Oxford is such a charming town. Sailors, cyclists, kayakers enjoy the scenery and the peace emanating from this quaint town. It is picture perfect and streets are lined with beautifully manicured, elegant and historic homes, framing the banks of the Tred Avon River.
On the road for the day with my friends, the two Debbies, it only took us about an hour and a half from Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. Our destination was the historic Robert Morris Inn. It is 300 years old!! Located at 314 North Morris Street (Main St.). Tel. 410-226-5111. Websiste? http://www.robertmorrisinn.com. The Inn serves breakfast, lunch, afternoon teas (by reservation) and dinner. It is open year-round.
There are 14 historic bedrooms located on the second and third floors. Adjacent to the Inn they have the Bottle Cottage…..two modern, waterfront rooms.
On this day the temperatures were a little warm but the cool breezes kept us very comfortable. Oxford is very walkable. Park your car, cycles and just walk and enjoy the beautiful town.
Robert Morris was known as the “Financier of The Revolution”. He arrived in Oxford in 1738. President George Washington was a friend. A part of Robert Morris’ residence is incorporated in the Robert Morris Inn.
A little trivia? James Michener outlined his famous novel, Chesapeake, at the Inn.
The Robert Morris Inn has been enlarged several times since its time as a private home. The murals in the dining room were made from wallpaper samples used by manufacturers salesmen, 140 years ago.
The Tavern has a slate floor that came from Vermont. Timber beams, panelled walls and open fires.
This fireplace is from the 1800s and the spot for many to have their photos taken.
It was great to see my friend, Susan Campbell. She joined our small group for an outdoor lunch. Her family owns Campbell Boatyards with 3 locations in Oxford. They are a full service, high quality marine and boat building facility. Please visit http://www.campbellsboatyards.com.
We were looking forward to the offerings of Celebrity Chef, Mark Salter, of Scottish descent.
Spring Pea & Mint Soup with Crispy Shallots was served warm. It had the perfect consistency. The peas paired with mint…a pretty good combination of flavors. I think this soup could also be served chilled in the heat of summer.
The Grilled Asparagus Salad with Panko Crusted Goat Cheese, organic greens, toasted walnuts, dried fig chutney and a blackberry balsamic vinaigrette was a signature salad dish. Perfect for summer and for those trying hard to keep their girlie figures.
Chef Salter is Scottish…so, Fish n’ Chips is another signature dish offered at this time of the year. Battered Cod, buttered peas, remoulade and shoestring fries. It was awesome!! Not in the least greasy!! Light and perfectly seasoned.
An order of the Chicken Salad Sandwich….except no bread, so it became a Chicken Salad entree with lettuce, tomato, celery, red onion, dried cranberries, and toasted almonds. Homemade chips!!
Thanks for such great service and suggestions!!
Friends are the best, and sharing a meal with them is always priceless!! No dessert…..heading towards the Scottish Highland Creamery on Tilghman St.
Note: Some info. was taken from the Robert Morris Inn’s brochure.
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A quick get-away, with an old friend, Cindi, and new soon to be new friends, took us on a kayak expedition to Chatham Winery, near Cape Charles, Virginia.
We met for sustance before our expedition at the Machipongo Trading Co., located at 13037 Lankford Hwy., Machipongo, VA 23405 Tel. 757-678-005. Lankford Highway is also Rt. 13. Many of you travel this route throughout the year, mostly in the winter as you try to go south for warmer temperatures.
It is only 20 minutes north of the Bridge-Tunnel, and across from the Barrier Islands Center.
Introductions were made and we proceeded to order lunch. Our kayak guide, Brandon, was getting our kayaks ready while we had lunch.
This place was a great stop. And, surprise, surprise….it was charming and quaint. Wi-Fi available, as well, so make yourself at home, will you?
Looking around I found gluten free beer and cider!! They also offer local wines.
And I bought Machipongo Morning Coffee by local Coffee Roaster, Eastern Shore Coastal Roasting Co. Cannot wait to try it.
Machipongo Trading Co. offers picnic provisions for any of your expeditions. You can also call ahead for carry out orders at 757-678-0005. Or, do like we did and enjoy sandwiches and paninis.
My Falafel Wrap was amazingly good with onions, spinach, cucumbers and tzatziki.
Since this was my first time with this group….I only took a few photos….did not want to scare them away. In the following posts, initiations had ended and they went with the flow.
Hours of operation for Machipongo Trading Co. are: Monday to Thursday from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. and Sunday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Hungry while traveling Lankford Highway……this is a must stop for all kinds of goodies….healthy, not so healty (ice cream)…..and remember if you have a gluten allergy…..this is the place.
Have a great time!! Until next post.
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Finally, a gorgeous week-end. So, looking for a place to have breakfast on Memorial Week-End was going to be tough. I don’t like waiting in line.
Jody and I found the perfect place….we wanted to sit outside. After the winter weather, when it is sunny and hot at the Delaware Beaches, that’s what you want to do. We found it!!
Victoria’s Reaurant is located inside the Boardwalk Plaza at 2 Olive Avenue & The Boardwalk in Downtown Rehoboth Beach. The key word here is Boardwalk. Tel. 302-227-7169. Website? http://www.boardwalkplaza.com/victorias-restaurant.
At Boardwalk is where you want to sit…forget the inside.
Jody and I walked the beautiful Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk, passing the lifeguards who had finished their morning exercises.
Our service was prompt. Love it when warm blueberry sweet breads were presented with our coffee.
My Grilled Portobello Benedict which grilled protobello caps were topped with scrambled egg white and Canadian bacon, drizzled with pesto sauce and served with a side order of fruit salad, really was perfect.
Jody’s Spinach Mushroom and Quinoa Frittata also was delicious….and healthy. It was made with fresh spinach, quinoa, chopped portobello mushrooms, parmesan and ricotta, served with seasonal fruits.
When you are at the beach, you want to enjoy the outdoors and on a beautiful day…..it was priceless!!
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Breakfast is supposed to fuel your body for the chores ahead, an early morning ritual not to be missed…..The chore at hand was visiting the annual Philadelphia Flower Show. I could not wait…you know how it has been; cold, snowy, and gray. My friend, Jody, and I took off for Philly to make this a girls’ trip.
For breakfast we were to order at the counter, and then it would be brought to our booth. High Street opens for breakfast, lunch, and dinner…yes, they serve food all day long.
All pastries and breads are made in-house. They use locally milled flours and grains.
They also cure their meets…my breakfast was going to be made with this brown sugar cured pastrami.
The long hot peppers were already roasted and were also going to be part of my breakfast. Actually, I found them mild, but others have mentioned that they are hot. Needless to say they give a bit of a kick to an expectant palate.
My friend, Jody, decided on something that would stick to your ribs….oatmeal! It was cold in Philly. But, what she was not expecting was their her oatmeal was the best she had ever tasted…..It was Baked Oatmeal; stone cut organic Carolina oats, dried orchard fruit, oatmeal streusel. Delish!!
My son, who had decided to accompany us went for a more traditional breakfast. It was called the Italian Market Breakfast with Lancaster bologna, spicy Coppa, Roasted Broccoli Rabe, Old Bay Fried Potatoes, Farm fried eggs and homemade toasted bread. Also a winner!!
My usual question….What is the dish that is the most popular, the one that keeps customers coming back again, and again? Without hesitation it was the Pastrami & Hash. This breakfast sandwich was so impressive, with an awesome presentation and fabulous taste. It had shaved pastrami, spiced hash, roasted peppers and onions, farm egg, and Russian dressing. It was served on a board with a side dish of a long hot pepper and hot sauce made from those peppers, as well. The sauce some heat and added even more flavor. Loved it and would have it again in no time.
Fueld up and ready to attend the flower show….we were on our way.
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The Spaniards have been doing this type of eating for hundreds of years…The Spanish tapas are a great way to try many dishes without having to really have a full meal. It is also a great way to share when friends get together and want to chat and catch up.
So, we decided we would go and graze at Cafe Azafran located at 18 Baltimore Avenue in Downtown Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. It is on the ocean block. Tel. 302-227-8100. Website? http://www.cafeazafran.com.
Baltimore Avenue in Rehoboth Beach is a very trendy street in Downtown Rehoboth with plenty of restaurants and boutiques. During the height of the season our visitors enjoy walking out and about Rehoboth stopping at favorite restaurants. Cafe Azafran has been in Rehoboth more than a few years with a sister restaurant in Lewes.
Cafe Azafran offers Breakfast on Saturdays and Sundays at this time of the year. Every day lunch is served from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Dinner begins at 5 p.m. Tapas Happy Hour Sunday through Thursday from 5 p.m. until 6 p.m. During warmer months and weather permitting there is also al fresco dining.
Every Thursday night John Flynn and Holly Lane perform live from 6:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m.
Our grazing began with the following tapas:
Lamb Albondigas or lamb meatballs in a roasted red pepper sauce.
Asparagus a la Plancha, grilled and topped with crispy Jamon Serrano from Spain.
An order of Ratatouille Provencal with fresh herbs and Pecorino.
A Roasted Beet Salad to go with all of the above had mixed greens, endive, asparagus, boucheron, candied pecans, and a balsamic vinaigrette.
And because one salad was not enough…haha…we ordered the Salad Nicoise du Jour topped with salmon, haricots verts, egg, field greens, endive, new potatoes and olives.
My small plate was filled with delicious food….there was no room for dessert.
Have a good one!!
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Had to go and check what Leo was cooking at Modern Mixture. He has been posting eye catching soups and salads on Facebook. It is that time of the year, as Leo said, when we want something a little lighter. Everyone is trying to get in shape for the warmer months, if they ever get here.
Jody and I stopped by and we noticed more tables, more art, an extra bathroom, and the ever smiling Leo…cooking and talking to customers explaining the dishes of the day; a little cayenne here or a jalapeno there.
Modern Mixture is located at 62A Rehoboth Avenue in Downtown Rehoboth Beach, on the ocean block. They open every day at 8 a.m. until 9 p.m. for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Great coffee, as well. Tel. 302-227-0600. Website? http://www.modern-mixture.com. You can also find Modern Mixture on Facebook.
Leo is the type of chef that even though he has a set menu; he is not afraid to improvise to give customers what they want. Any allergy issues? He is happy to help you with that, as well.
His cuisine is a fusion of Latin, Mediterranean, and American. His homemade tamales are to die for. If that is what you have in mind, call him up to make sure he has them on that particular day.
I decided to go with Leo’s suggestions, because he said they were summer body ready dishes…haha.
A smoothie of kale, pineapple, and just about 2 ounces or so of cherry juice was going to be my drink. So good and refreshing…just 3 ingredients.
Okay…his Lentil Soup was a large bowl. It was made with a reduction of black beans and portabella mushrooms. Truly delicious; well season and light. It really was.
Leo called this salad his “Cool Summer Body Chopped Salad”. It is not even on the menu yet. Very chopped lettuce, then a mango salad of mango, red pepper, cucumber, onion, scallions, sea salt, and cayenne pepper. The dressing was so light and refreshing….only lime juice and cayenne pepper!!
Modern Mixture will be at Roady’s Cinco de Mayo 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, May 4th at 9 a.m. Rain or Shine! Registration begins at 8 a.m. with the race starting at 9 a.m. This race and event production is presented by Seashore Striders.
It will be at the Delaware Tech, Jack F. Owens Campus, Student Services Center Pavillion in Georgetown, Delaware.
Registration: Adults $20 prior to May 1, and $25 the day of the race. DTCC studens, $10. Children 17 and under, $10. Sleep Walkers? $20 (Sleep in and we’ll mail you a shirt.)
Awards: Presented to overall winners and age category winners.
Amenities: T-shirts and celebration after the race guaranteed for all pre-registered runners and walkers.
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