January 17th, 2013
My 3 favorites were at Saketumi. And, I don’t mean food. That too, though. But, I am talking about Sous Chef Tanaka San, Saketumi’s Manager, Kim, and James, our server that is so professional. My visit to Saketumi on Wednesday was the first of 2013. Saketumi is in a very accessible location in Rehoboth Beach. Right on Coastal Highway, with plenty of parking. At this time of the year, that might not mean much, but wait until the summer and you’ll be a happy camper.
Address is 18814 Highway One (Coastal Highway), Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971. Tel. 302-645-2818. Find them on Facebook!!
We sat at our favorite spot…the sushi bar; my favorite seat was available. Right in front of Tanaka. He immediately brought us his own specialty. He has not give it a name. I ask every time; what is it? Yesterday he said, fish, with cucumber, rice vinegar, Mirin…just a delicious great way to start our evening.
A few drinks were ordered. Then, an order of Torched Tuna Appetizer. The tuna was served in a carpaccio style, with jalapenos, red tobiko, chives, masago crackers and spicy ponzu sauce. Love this dish, light and tasty.
Do you see the wasabi next to that appetizer? It is fresh wasabi. It is a new sensation for your palate. Freshly grated. Not all Asian restaurants have it, but, they should. Well, wasabi is difficult to cultivate, therefore, more expensive. A serving in a restaurant is about $2. The best way to experience it, is to just put it straight on your food. It is delicate, spicy and completely different from the wasabi everyone seems to know. That common substitute is a mixture of horseradish, mustard, starch and green food coloring. James, my favorite server, told me that Saketumi is offering to its customers all the time.
Tanaka is such an artist. His presentations are a work of art. When you sit at the sushi bar you can watch him work.
Our next dish was just as nice with a Cucumber Roll, Sake Salmon, and Unagi Eel…..need Gluten Free Soy Sauce? They do have it!!
I was not finished yet….an order of Lettuce Wrap & Roll….I am addictive to this dish, more so even now that James suggested I try it with Sriracha sauce to give it that extra punch. It really was very good. Sriracha sauce is made from ripen chilies; ground to a paste with garlic.
That was it!! Perfectly satisfied with no room for dessert.
Saketumi has a Wednesday special with Bento Boxes at great prices. They open 7 days a week and Sunday Brunch is from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
Talk to you later….
May 19th, 2012
Finally, Jody and I were able to make it to GreenMan. Can’t wait for this very popular breakfast and lunch spot to open every day. At the moment GreenMan is opening Thursdays through Sundays from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.
GreenMan Juice Bar & Bistro is located at 12 Wilmington Ave., right on the ocean block. Tel. 302-227-4909. Keep that number because you can order take-out, including whole quiches, as well.
Some of the Rehoboth Beach restaurants are located in old “cottages” that give them character and distinction. GreenMan is one of such restaurants. It has been spruced up to tackle another summer season at the Delaware Beaches.
The porch at GreenMan is sought after. The restaurant is small; inside tables and a small ordering bar.
There are blackboards mentioning the daily offerings, besides their menu. The staff is friendly and some have been there a long time.
I wanted to order a shot of their wheat grass. I feel that when I come to GreenMan I need to be eating as healthy as possible.
On that particular day they did not have it so I decided to get the Super Juice. It had carrot, apple, spinach and beets. I love beets and that was the primary taste on this very colorful juice.
I think Jody had either the Hawaiian Escape or the Strawberry Seduction. I can’t remember, but definitely bananas were the primary fruits. You can tell by the color of our juices which one was hers and which was mine.
Throughout the day GreenMan serves gourmet sandwiches, salads, homemade soups, quiches, and burgers. Teas, smoothies and organic drinks are always favorites.
Jody decided on a tomato and spinach quiche. Always popular the quiches go quickly. You can also order whole quiches to take home.
I decided to have a tofu and potato wrap. If you think that was boring; think twice. Delicious and perfectly seasoned.
One day, I am not kidding, I am going to have their Creme Brulee French Toast…..as soon as I decide I want to gain weight…I will do that. It is one of their most photographed offerings.
Sunny at the Delaware Beaches!!….Have a Great Day in Rehoboth Beach…
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!!
September 26th, 2011
I almost forgot to tell you about my casual lunch at BruLe, which is a bistro and a wine house in the Pineapple Grove Art District of Delray Beach.
It was in July and Rosalyn and I had just returned from the Norton Museum in West Palm Beach, where an Exhibit called Out of This World: Extraordinary Costumes from Film and Television was underway until 9/11/11. It was great.
The Norton Museum of Art is located at 1451 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach, FL 33401. Tel. 561-832-5196. Website? www.norton.org.
Another Exhibit was From A to Z: 26 Great Photographs from the Norton Collection is still going on until October 16th. That was great too.
Also, until October 9th is Striking Impressisons: European Prints from the Museum Collection.
And, The Art of War in East Asia will be on exhibit until November 13th.
It was hot and we were hungry. I had not had lunch at BruLe, so, why not? The address is 200 NE 2nd Ave. Right at City Walk in Delray. The tel. is 561- 274-2046. Website? www.brulebistro.com.
In the above mentioned website you will be able to check their menus. They open for lunch and dinner.
They had a great selection of wines being that it is also a wine house.
We ordered 2 salads. Rosalyn ordered the Arugula Salad with candied pecans, green apple, bleu cheese and red onion and a house vinaigrette.
I ordered their Market Salad which had baby greens, assorted veggies and a white balsamic vinaigrette. Then, to finish it off I topped it with grilled chicken.
Both salads were delicious on such a hot day.
I think BruLe has a very diverse menu that will agree with most of its customers. Can’t wait to have dinner next time.
Order at the counter, take a seat and they will bring your order to your table.
Note: Carryout is available. But, if you would like delivery, then call The Delray Delivery Dudes at 561-900-7060. Visit their website, www.delraydeliverydudes.com. Their hours for delivery are: Sundays through Thursdays from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. until 1 a.m.
Have a great day!! Talk to you later…
September 17th, 2011
I am welcoming this change in the weather like you would not believe. It is so gorgeous and crisp; makes you want to get up and do something.
If you are spending time this week-end at the beaches, you will hear the roar of motorcycles up and down Coastal Highway (Rt. 1). They are mainly heading towards Ocean City, MD, where the Delmarva Bike Week is presently taking place.
The other day I went to have lunch at Liquid Assets. This restaurant, bar and beautiful bodega is located at 94th St. & Coastal Highway. Tel. 410-524-7037, website? http://www.ocliquidassets.com. I think this is the perfect opportunity to write the post on L.A. since just as it opens for lunch, it is also open for dinner.
I took my sister in law, Susie, on this outing. I wanted her to see how different it was. Don’t have one in our Delaware Beaches.
It has a bistro atmosphere with different choices for dining. You may choose to stay in the package goods section where you can see the comings and goings of patrons, and at the same time have a quiet dining experience.
You can also sit at the bar, or decide to dine in their separate dining room, which might be more intimate. The feel of it is, definitely, more like a wine cellar.
Susie and I decided on a corner table in the middle of the package goods store.
Diane was our waitress and she turned out to be very knowledgeable about the menu and very friendly, as well.
Usually, I do have their Pan Roasted Mussels. I truly love them and even though I have had very good ones in other restaurants; these, at L.A. are totally #1.
But, I decided to have something else. I went with their L.A. Burger. It was made with Creekstone Farms beef, with a traditional cucumber and red pepper relish, bibb lettuce, Denhay English Cheddar, and thick cut fries on a Kaiser roll. Temperature? Medium rare.
As you can see from the pictures, it was a very generous portion. How I ate it? I don’t know. To tell you the truth I don’t know why I even dare to question this since I have always been able to finish all my food.
It was juicy, well seasoned and I really did like the addition of the bibb lettuce.
Susie had their Deluxe Grilled Cheese. This sandwich is always on their menu and it is very popular. Applewood smoked bacon, sliced apples, cheddar, spinach, pane dolce and thick cut fries.
Great combination of flavors for this time of the year. We had to open it so that you could see what it looked like inside.
Liquid Assets has an extensive wine collection, as well as plenty of spirits. As I walked around a few caught my attention.
Then, one in particular. It was a Vodka called Tito’s Handmade Vodka. In large letters it also said Gluten Free.
This vodka is handmade in Austin, Texas by Mockinbird Distillery. It has been in the press lately, as well. It has the designation of being the First Spirit to be Made in USA Certified. If you visit their webiste, www.titosvodka.com, you will find very interesting info., including the press releases from Buy American Challenge, WSJ, Martha Stewart, NY Times and CNN Money.
Liquid Assets also has catering, and the availability to hold private parties in the restaurant.
By visiting their website, above mentioned, you will find their menus, including their cheeses, their martinis and their beer list. Throughout the year they hold events and interesting specials, as well. You can even share your lazy dog photos with L.A.
Lazy? Don’t want to cook? They have carry-out.
You can find them on Facebook and Twitter.
Have a great day!! Talk to you later….
May 21st, 2011
 The Raw Bar is between the Seafood Market and the Restaurant It was raining last night and I was not sure if I wanted to go out. Plus, the fact that the Beaches were crowded. So many events and activities on this week-end; just a prelude of next week-end’s official start of the Summer Season at the Delaware Beaches.
But, the craving was for oysters and a raw bar. I had gotten an e-mail from Big Fish Grill announcing the opening of their new raw bar. It is an addition to their restaurant. Same location at 20298 Coastal Highway. Telm 302-227-FISH. Website? www.bigfishgrill.com.
You can either go through the front door of Big Fish Grill or you can enter through a side door directly into the Raw Bar (used to be their Tiki Bar). It is between the Big Fish Grill Market and the restaurant.
As you enter, the high top tables and the seating at the raw bar are for grabs. For the regular tables you need to talk to the staff.
This room is noisy and lively. Shucking oysters, peeling shrimp, pass down the clams, and help me open this lobster. While you are at it hand me a beer or give me another glass of wine, please. That’s the atmosphere!!
For the Memorial Week-End the restaurant and raw bar will be opening from Friday until Monday from 11 a.m. until 9:30 p.m. with dinner starting at 4 p.m.
As of June 1st dinner will be starting at 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and at 4:00 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.
Back to my Fruits de Mer. This restaurant is known for their fresh seafood. So, the offerings might be changing from time to time. Last night some of the clams and oysters were Middle Necks, Blue Points Chincoteague and Delaware Bay (NJ).
Since we sat at the bar we could see what was being served. There was a Cold Seafood Plater which had oysters, clams, shrimp and Main lobster.
We ordered some crab claws and shrimp. The size of the shrimp was impressive and I was not sure how they were going to be. You know, at times those big shrimp are not that great. Well, surprised again; sweet, moist and definitely good.
Then we ordered some Blue Points and I must admit I do love oysters even though May does not have an “r” in it. They say you should not eat oysters on the months that do not carry an “r”. But since the world was going to end on Saturday, I took that chance.
I even ordered more shrimp. Had to take plenty of pictures. They were unreal.
Big Fish is one of those restaurants that take food allergies very seriously. There is a menu for every allergy and you can eat there with peace of mind.
Enjoy the weather….it is one of those days at the Delmarva Peninsula; Priceless…
February 5th, 2011
I am still enjoying the weather in Delra Beachy and today was just a beautiful day. Being that it is a Saturday, people are out; walking, eating, shopping and waiting for the entertainment this cool coastal town has for this week-end.
Got a little hungry so stopped for lunch at Cabana El Rey located at 105 East Atlantic Ave. I talked to one of the waiters that used to work there and is now in their newest restaurant located on Clematis St. in West Palm called Luigis. Just opened up 2 months ago. The Cabana from West Palm is still just a few blocks away in a new location. It was good to see him. Got to practice my Spanish.
Cabana’s tel. is 561-276-9090 and the website is www.cabanarestaurant.com.
I think I tried my first mojito at Cabana’s. I still think they have the best one; the original, prepared they way it should be.
My salad was a “Cesar” Salad. A classic with a Latin twist, romaine lettuce, manchego cheese and guajillo chile Caesar dressing. Guajillo is a pepper. I topped it with grilled shrimp. Light and refreshing on a hot day.
My husband ordered 2 side dishes. They never had anyone order this combination: coconut rice with morcillas. Morcillas are blood sausages. I think they go well with the “scrapple” from Delaware. The rice is particularly good; the morcillas? Well, I do love them.
Then The Great Lawn at the School House Square is getting for a very interesting night. It is called Chill Lounge Night. This whole square will be converted into one big party. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. It is for a good cause; the Nat King Cole Generation Hope, Inc. Please check www.chilloungenight.com because their schedule is up and after Delray there are many other cities where you will find one spectacular party.
For the moment, that’s all. Talk to you later…..You know I will…
December 9th, 2010
“If you are ever at a loss of converstion, introduce the subject of eating.” leigh hunt
That was not our problem tonight. Actually, that does not happen too often. But, the subject of eating is always there. I have mentioned before that I do like interesting food; not afraid to try many types of cuisines.
It has been pretty cold in South Florida. Mentally, you are prepared for the sun, the swaying palm trees, the beach. But sweaters? I don’t think so. Too early.
Atlantic Avenue, on this Village by the Sea was quiet tonight; the perfect night to visit Lemongrass. This Asian Bistro is right in the heart of Delray Beach. Only one couple was brave enough to dine “al fresco” tonight. The rest of us, inside was our preference. Before I forget Lemongrass is located at 420 E. Atlantic Ave. Tel. 561-278-5050. Website is www.lemongrassasianbistro.com. Besides the location in Delray Beach, Lemongrass is also in Boca, Boyton Beach and Ft. Lauderdale.
I have only been to the one here in Delray and I was so pleasantly surprised as I came in and saw the new dining section. All remodeled, clean lines and a very comfortable bar for either eating or drinking. It was definitely needed.
The sets of tables are arranged at closed proximity. It does not bother me. People usually check what is arriving at the table. I do the same thing.
An appetizer of sashimi was ordered; but it came with a hot stone. You were to sear the fish. A hit with everyone passing by. I don’t think people realize that this dish gets the table going and sets the mood for the evening.
We laughed and we joke in Spanish and English. It was time to get down to the serious business of ordering entrees and the 3 of them were different, interesting and delicious.
I ordered the Holly Snapper. I have ordered this dish more than a few times. It is one of my favorites and tonight it was just as good. This fish is whole, boneless and fried; topped with a garlic sweet chili sauce.
Another dish ordered, a most popular one, was the Lobster Monster Roll. It had crispy lobster, cucumbers, scallions, asparagus, masago, spicy mayo and sesame seeds. Amazing looking and tasting.
A new addition to the Lemongrass menu was Grilled Shrimp with a Red Curry served in a young coconut. Great presentation because the coconut was filled with the red curry and the grilled shimp surrounded the coconut. It was served with a spoon, as well. As you ate the broth and put the shrimp in it you could also scrape the side of the coconut and get the pulp, which, if you really like coconuts, I don’t have to tell you that the pulp of a young coconut or “tela” is the best part.
Of course, we wanted to find out how the coconut was prepared. It looked perfectly peeled and smooth. Well, they are bought that way and all that needs to be done is to cut the top and fill it with the food, in this case the Red Curry.
Even though we did not exchange names our neighbors on one side of the table were so friendly and gave us tips about the area. They are locals. The other young couple on the other side was so nice, as well.
I have mentioned before that part of what makes this Village by the Sea so unique and special is the people; and in this case a smiling face is half the meal.
Note: Lemongrass was very gracious to make us a special sauce since my husband has to eat gluten free, and the sauce that accompanied the appetizer had soy sauce, which has wheat. Organic Tamari, gluten free soy sauce is readily available in many supermarkets and specialty foods shops. It would be a great to have it available to their customers with gluten allergies.
A little blog from Delray, another one from Delaware….the best of both worlds….talk to you later….
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