April 21st, 2012
Just one mile long, 3 blocks wide. On the east, is the Atlantic Ocean; on the west, is Rehoboth Bay. Coastal Highway or Rt. 1 separates the two. Water sports aficionados, this is your town. And, party-goers? You already know what this town is all about; music venues, bars, restaurants, entertainment.
Dewey Beach was incorporated in 1981. Accolade like “Superstar Beach” by the Natural Resource Defense Council has given Dewey this award for its perfect water quality ratings.
Even with all the partying that goes on at night, Dewey, is also a family town. During the summer, movies on the beach and other activities; a tot lot and a gorgeous beach. It is a playground for all; a well balanced act.
As warmer temperatures hit the Delaware Beaches, this town of only a few hundreds in the winter, will find thousands of visitors this summer.
New this year…The town of Dewey Beach is proud to offer the 2012 Lifeguard Chair and Umbrella Sponsorship Program. This program is open to property owners and businesses within Dewey Beach only. The cost of sponsorship is $1,000 for the 2012 season.
This will include, both, a plaque attached to the back of a Dewey Beach Lifeguard chair and an umbrella with the name or logo of the sponsor printed on one panel. All logos must be approved by the Dewey Beach Marketing Committee. No endorsements of products or specials are allowed.
With only 17 chairs available, it will be on a “first come” and “first paid” basis, along with a completed and approved application.
The sponsorship sale starts on Saturday, May 5th.
For more information, please visit www.townofdeweybeach.com. Click on the heading that says “The Town of Dewey Beach is Proud….”. You can download an application and read more about this new program in Dewey. You can also contact Gary Keith at gary4dewey@yahoo.com.
So, if you are a habitual visitor to Dewey and to The Starboard, then you better get your VIP card. Avoid those lines to get into one of the most popular restaurants/bars in Dewey. This card has been available for years….it’s just that the 2012 is just like the antique Delaware Tag.
The Starboard affords its patrons everything. Breakfast, lunch, late night bites. It has the best Bloody Mary Bar on the beach, with 18 brands of Vodka.
Please check their website for upcoming events by visiting www.thestarboard.com. If you want to check what’s on the menu for breakfast, then visit www.thestarboard.com/dewey-beach-de-menus/Breakfast. For lunch, visit www.thestarboard.com/dewey-beach-de-menus/Lunch. And, for late night bites, which are served from 10 p.m. until 1 a.m., visit www.thestarboard.com/dewey-beach-de-menus/Late-night.
The Starboard is located at 2009 Highway 1 (Coastal Highway), Dewey Beach. Tel. 302-227-4600.
And, please remember than on full moon nights, there is no better place to see the moon than in Dewey Beach!!
Talk to you later….have a good one!!
April 21st, 2012
“In most dishes in Chinese cuisine, food is prepared in bite sized pieces, ready for direct picking up and eating. In traditional Chinese cultures, chopsticks are used at the table. Traditional cuisine is also based on opposites, where hot balances cold, pickled balances fresh and spicy balances mild.” wikipedia
When visiting Rehoboth Beach you will find that there are so many dining choices. You might want to try Confucius. It is a Chinese restaurant located at 57 Wilmington Avenue in Downtown Rehoboth Beach. Tel. 302-227-3848. Website? www.confuciusrehobothbeach.com. They open from 5 to 10 p.m. and on Sundays they do have a brunch. The Sunday hours are 11 until 10 p.m.
Confucius entered the Rehoboth Beach dining scene in 2004. The building is quaint; the inside, comfortable, warm and welcoming.
But, wait until you meet Shawn and Danielle Xiong. They are the owners and operators of Confucius, along with their staff. They are all so friendly and have made Confucius a locals’ favorite.
I told Danielle the other night that Confucius was my favorite Chinese restaurant. And I meant it. The restaurant offers superior food quality. Fine dining comes to mind, with reasonable prices. A wonderful wine list for the wine aficionado is also available.
Confucius is very aware of gluten allergies. We can eat with total ease knowing that we will be taken care of.
It was a quiet night in Rehoboth Beach, when we stopped in. Confucius had a few customers, but it was also later than usual when we arrived.
We first ordered the Salt and Pepper Calamari. This dish had a nice kick to it. The calamari was soft; not chewy.
An order of Five Spiced Duck, which had shredded duck meat with celery and fresh hot peppers and cilantro. It is quite spicy, but that’s how we like it.
And an order of Crispy Rockfish Filet with a mild spicy honey vinegar sauce. Rockfish is being caught at this time of the year. I truly loved this dish. The Rockfish was very lightly fried and the sauce was just excellent.
That’s all we had and we were more than satisfied. No dessert for us on that evening.
And, I do mean it….Confucius is my favorite Chinese restaurant.
Have a good one!!
April 19th, 2012
This post came about because 2 Facebook friends decided to meet face to face. The town of Milton, Delaware, was our choice. Just in case you do not know, the historic town of Milton is about 20 to 25 minutes north of Rehoboth Beach.
Small businesses and historic homes is what you will find in Milton. It is located at the head of the Broadkill River, which feeds into the Delaware Bay. Because of its location, it was an ideal place for shipbuilding in the old days.
Historic Milton is, really, set in a rural setting. The pace? Well, I think you would find it to be quiet and leisurely; definitely, small town America.
Are you a history buff? “Milton is the birthplace of 5 governors, a town divided in allegiance during the Civil War, house to many officers who participated in the War of 1812, and rich in agricultural and political facts.”
Button making? Large mother of pearl shells were once shipped to Milton from the South Pacific. The button blanks were cut and polished and then shipped to the northeast for more decoration and use on garments of all kinds.
If you like ice cream, Milton is the home of King’s Ice Cream with locations in Milton and Lewes.
You can find these facts and more at www.historicmilton.com.
When Kathy told me that The Vintage Cafe would be a good spot for our meeting, I was excited to check another place. The Vintage Cafe is located at 113 Union Street, Milton DE 19968. Tel. 302-684-3480. Email vintagecafemilton@gmail.com. The owner is Ami Rae.
The Cafe opens Tuesday through Saturday from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. If you are coming for breakfast you will find delectable offerings, including muffins, scones, and croissants. Of course, coffees, teas, espresso, capuccinos and lattes.
The baked goods are fresh and the soups are homemade. You can eat in, take out, and if you have an event, they can event cater.
The Cafe also carries gluten free baked goods, but it would be best to call them and see what’s available.
A PopStand! CakePop is a cake dipped in candy coating on a stick. Please call Ami Rae, who is the CakePop Pro at 302-684-3480. These can make the perfect gift, fun for parties, and a conversation piece for weddings. Flavors and colors can be customized, as well.
Kathy and I greeted each other and proceeded to sit down and take a look at the menu. There is a board with the daily specials.
And, this is what we had:
Kathy had Beans in the Garden, which was spinach, tomato, black beans, cheddar and brown rice, with red pepper aioli in a tortilla. She thought it was delicious. Kathy stops frequently at the Cafe when coming through Milton.
I decided on The Farmer. I thought the combination of country ham with cheddar, green apple and sweet hot mustard on a ciabatta roll made an interesting combination. It did not disappoint; it was perfect.
We decided that our sandwiches were enough. The portions were a good size so we took half of them home. By the way, the prices are very reasonable, the service was good and offered with a friendly smile.
Lunch with a new friend, in a historic town, at The Vintage Cafe, made for a great afternoon.
Talk to you later…
April 18th, 2012
 Delaware-Small Wonder, Taken 2011 My first Earth Day Event was a couple of years ago when I went to Bethany Blues, Lewes, located at 18385 Coastal Highway. I thought it was just a shredding event. There was so much info. regarding green initiatives and this year they will be there once again. Check what’s going on.
The first Earth Day was on April 11, 1970. The website that can give you the most information is http://www.earthday.org.
Friday, 4/20 – A Shredding Event at Bethany Blues Lewes, whose partner on this Earth Day Event is the Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce. Bring all your used paper to Bethany Blues Lewes, located at 18385 Coastal Highway (Rt. 1), from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Rain or shine. It is free but donations for the Benefit of the Destination Station Project are welcomed. More info? Then, please call the Chamber at 302-227-6446.
Saturday, 4/21 – The Bethany Beach Nature Center First Earth Day celebration will be from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Location? 807 Garfield Parkways in Bethany Beach. This route is also called Rt. 26. The celebration will include local business demonstration tables, activities, crafts, food, games and fun for all. More info? Please call 302-537-7680.
Sunday, 4/22 – Coastal Kayak located in Fenwick Island, Delaware is organizing a wetland clean up in honor of Earth Day, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. Volunteers on land and in the water are needed; no experience necessary. They welcome any and all volunteers to arrive at Savages Ditch Rd. on Rehoboth Bay. Savages Ditch Rd. is off Coastal Highway, or Rt. 1, just north of the Indian River Inlet.
 Indian River Inlet, Delaware Monday, 4/23 – 6th Annual Earth Day Beach Clean-Up at Fenwick Island State Park from 9 a.m. until Noon. Celebrate Earth Day by helping with a pre-season clean-up at Delaware State Parks’ “Quiet Beach”. Meet at the main beach Bath House parking lot at the south end of Fenwick Island State Park, (just north of the Bethany-Fenwick Chamber of Commerce building). All needed materials will be supplied. Please dress for the weather. The clean-up is open to all, but groups of 10 or more should call 302-227-6991 ahead of time to make sure they are enough supplies to go around. While you are there, please check the beautiful new sign for the Chamber.
Have Fun!!
April 11th, 2012
Where the Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Ocean meet at Cape Henlopen, that’s where you will find the charming coastal town of Lewes. It is no ordinary town; it is the First town in the First State.
If you are visiting the Delaware Beaches you will be surprised to see so many events and activities. To tell you the truth, this has been such an unusual year. The weather, the towns, the residents and all of you visitors have made the Second Season a lot of fun. It went by so quickly.
Let’s get on with what’s going on in Lewes, Delaware.
Thursday, 4/12 through Sunday, 4/15 – 3rd Annual Lewes Tulip Festival. Lewes in Bloom and other volunteers have planted more than 10,000 bulbs in the City’s parks and public places in the past 3 years.
Originally, the colors selected were red and white and blue, colors of both, the Dutch and American flags.
The Lewes Historical Society is hosting a new event this year, associated with the Preservations Awared. It is called Restoration Destination; a Restoration and Home Builder’s Expo to be held at the Lewes Presbyterian Church, located at 133 Kings Highway, on Friday and Saturday. More info? www.historiclewes.org.
Please visit http://www.leweschamber.com, for details on this most awaited festival. Just click on News and Events. There will be Tulip Trolley Tours, Photography Contest, Quilt Exhibit. Call 302-645-8073. Stop by the Lewes Chamber of Commerce located at 120 Kings Highway.
On The Rocks Bar & Grill – Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. On the Boardwalk at the Lewes Ferry Terminal you will find On The Rocks Bar & Grill. Right where the Cape May-Lewes Ferry is also located, 43 Cape Henlopen Drive. The views are unparalleled.
I wrote a post on this popular Bar & Grill on August 17, 2011. All you have to do is click on the month of August and scroll down to the date. I had to go and try their hamburgers, which by they way, are sooo good. Their website is www.ontherocksde.com. You can also find them on Facebook.
Friday, 4/13 and Saturday 4/14 – Sydney’s Music Revival at Bethany Blues Lewes, located at 18385 Coastal Highway (Rt. 1). Website? http://www.bethanyblues.com. The entertainment will start at 8 p.m.
On Friday, 4/13 – Big Hat, No Cattle
On Saturday, 4/14 – Elwood Bishop
Saturday, 4/14 – Flea Market at the Seaside Nature Center from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. The Flea Market is hosted by The Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park. The Seaside Nature Center is inside the Park located at 15099 Cape Henlopen Dr. For purposes of GPS you might need to put in the old address, 42 Cape Henlopen Drive, Lewes, DE 19958.
Clean items may be donated by dropping them off on Friday, 4/13, at the Nature Center Auditorium from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. If it rains, the flea market will be held in the Auditorium. More info? Please visit www.friendsofcapehenlopen.org.
At the Zwaanendael Museum, located at 3rd St. and Savannah Rd., you will find on Saturday, 4/14:
The Zwaanendael Women’s Club sponsors “Get Ready for Earth Day”. There will be Conservation Exhibits and information throughout the whole day.
The Museum will also be presenting on Saturday “Savory Sussex” from 3 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. Charlie Smith, 4th generation farmer and co-owner of T.S. Smith & Sons farm in Bridgeville, DE will be the speaker at the final installment of “Savory Sussex”. This is a Free event. Call to reserve a seat since there is limited space. Tel. 302-645-1148.
Charlie Smith will talk about his farm’s 105 year history, its sustainable approach to agriculture and the public’s opportunity to visit and tour the farm. Samples of cream of asparagus soup made by Charlie’s sister, Susan, will be shared along with the family recipe.
I had the opportunity to visit and tour this magnificent farm. You can check my post written on September 29, 2011. Just click on the month of September and scroll down to the date.
Have a great week-end in Lewes!! Talk to you later…
April 6th, 2012
It should be an “eggciting” time this week-end; more so if you are a kid. If you are visiting and would like to experience some of the festivities associated with Easter, check out what’s going on:
Milford, Delaware (about 20 minutes north of Rehoboth Beach)
The Milford Blue Hen VFW Post 6483 will be holding an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, 4/7 at 10:00 a.m. They are located on Williamsville Rd. It is for kids 12 years of age and under. More info? Please call 302-422-4412 after Noon.
Dewey Beach, Delaware Beaches
It is the Fourth Annual Alley Oop Egg Scoop. Saturday, 4/7. Depending on the ages, this is what you will need to look for.
Ages 2 years to 5 years of age will start the egg scoop at 10:00 a.m.
Ages 6 years to 8 years of age will start at 11:00 a.m.
Ages 9:00 to 12 years of age will start at Noon.
It will take place at New Orleans St. in Dewey.
You must register before participating, but can do so even on Saturday morning.
Call 302-227-7087 or e-mail them at info@alleyoopskim.com. Send the child’s name and age group. Please visit their website http://www.alleyoopskim.com. for more information.
Ocean Pines, Maryland (West of Ocean City)
Sponsored by The Ocean Pines Recreation & Parks. Easter activities for the whole family. At White Horse Park, located in the north side just off of Ocean Parkway; 239 Ocean Parkway. Tel. 410-641-7052.
April 7th from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Ages 0 through 9 join Busy O’Hare on a search for hidden Easter Eggs.
Everyone can enter the Easter Bonnet and Easter Basket Decorating Contest which will begin at 12:30 p.m.
Egg Hunts:
2 years of age and under, at 11:30 a.m.
3 years of age and 4, at Noon
5 years of age and 6, at 1:00 p.m.
and 7 years of age to 9 years of age, at 1:30 p.m.
Berlin, Maryland (Historic Downtown Berlin, West of Ocean City, Maryland)
Historic Downtown Berlin has a full day of Easter celebrations on Saturday, 4/7 from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Contests, music, parades, face painting, etc. This town always goes all out.
This is the 17th Annual Berlin Spring Celebration. The Egg Hunt for ages 2 years of age to 10 years of age will begin at 11:30 a.m.
For more information and a list of events, please visit http://www.berlinchamber.org/event-spring-celebration.
Have a fantastic Easter Hunt!!
April 5th, 2012
“One People, One Sky” – - Global Astronomy Month is being celebrated in April. It is the largest global celebration of astronomy since 2009. For more info., please visit www.astronomerswithoutborders.org/global-astronomy-month-2012.html.
Taking advantage of the full Moon this week-end, the Sussex County Astronomy Society in conjunction with Global Astronomy Month, will set up telescopes in Rehoboth Beach, on Friday, 4/6, at the Bandstand/Boardwalk from 8:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. to allow the public to view the Moon. It is Free!!
The Sussex County Astronomy Society was founded in 2000. A group of individuals with similar interests; enjoying the same thing. For more information on the Society, please visit http://www.sussexastronomy.com. It is “your local guide for astronomical happenings”.
Have a good time!!
April 4th, 2012
It has been a long time since I first stopped at Fun In The Sun. They had just moved to this location at 37229 Rehoboth Ave. Ext., Rehoboth Beach. But, they have been in the community since 2005. Tel. 302-227-4878. E-Mail? FunInTheSunGary@Gmail.com.
The weather has been gorgeous at the Delaware Beaches and I am starting to think of the “fun” activities that the beaches present to its visitors. This is one of them.
Fun In The Sun is doing great on this location. Plenty of parking too.
Scooters are not only used for fun; for some people they are their primary mode of transportation.
A few things you should know. There are differences between a scooter and a moped. A moped is a motorized bicycle, basically motorized pedals.
You sit IN a scooter but sit ON a motorcycle.
A moped goes between 20 to 25 mph. Scooters are much faster.
You need a license for a scooter; depending on the size of their engine they could be classified as a motorcycle.
Insurance of a scooter is cheaper than car insurance, but it also depends where you live, if you have a motorcycle license, and how long you have had it.
Vespa is just one brand of scooter. KYMCO is the primary brand at Fun In The Sun. This company has been in the U.S. for over 30 years. In the powersports industry, KYMCO is known for quality, style, performance and affordable prices. Website? http://www.kymcousa.com. You can find them on facebook, as well.
Lots of things to take into consideration but here in Rehoboth Beach is all about taking the scooter out and checking one great beach town.
The owner and operator of Fun In The Sun is Gary L. Smith. He is the first one to tell you that there are plenty of models to fit your individual style. Gary and his staff take pride in their product and what they are offering to visitors and residents.
ScootCoup is a 3 wheeled scooter for recreational use that fits 2 people and even has a trunk. It rents for $40/hour.
If you decide to rent one, a lesson is offered and is included in the price of the rental. You should take a lesson because awareness and riding skills are the best way to avoid accidents.
Fun In The Sun is open from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. As the season gets into gear, extended hours will be offered.
Rental Rates are:
1st Hour $30, 2nd Hour $20, 3rd Hour is FREE, and 4th Hour is $15.
$95 for 8 hours, $125 for 24 hours, $195 for 2 days, and $375 for 5 days.
Please call 302-227-4878 for more info. and to see what specials they will be offering.
Fun In The Sun not only rents scooters; a big part being sales. If you buy from them, and need service, they will be able to pick up and deliver your scooter free of charge. Also, please remember, that there is No Sales Tax in Delaware.
In their workshop they also have storage facilities for those customers that would like to store them for the winter.
You might even be able to meet Winky…..
So, if you are ready for some fun…..then, give them a call.
 
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