May 19th, 2019

14 Global, Bethany Beach, Delaware, Restaurant, Review, Coastal Delaware, Delaware Beaches, Sipping & Dining at The Beaches, Summer 2019

This past Friday was a beautiful night in Bethany Beach, Delaware. For those off you that have never visited this coastal town, this is a very popular family resort in Southern Delaware. I know it well because I lived here for many years. It has come a long way since back in the mid 70s when we first moved here.

The town has kept its charm. A Main Street, Garfield Parkway, leads to the ocean and then the side streets have beach homes that all are very walkable to the beach. It is a year round resort just like all the other beaches in Southern Delaware. My friend, Cathy, and I chose 14 Global, which is located at 14 N Pennsylvania Ave. Right next to the Post Office. Their tel. is 302-616-1035. Their website is: http://www.14global.com

One thing to have in mind as you visit the Delaware resorts is that in the summer you pretty much need to make a reservation. If restaurants do not offer them, and a lot do not, then please plan ahead. Show up, put your name down, have a drink. You are on vacation so in reality you have to go with the flow.

I love the idea that 14 Global has kept a small, intimate setting. Good atmosphere too. And this restaurant offers many choices for those with food allergies.

We decided to share our dining experience. We first tried the Grilled Caesar Salad. The first time I tried one of these I fell in love how a grilled romaine tasted. This one had a homemade dressing, romain hearts, romano, bacon and cheddar corn pone croutons. The croutons had the perfect texture.

From 14 Global’s Small Shares we ordered the Ahi Tuna Tartare. A beautiful presentation, surprising us with Habanero Sesame Oil, sea beans, watermelon radish, red onion, jalapeno, mint, avocado mousse, pistachio dust, pea shoots, red alaea salt, and crispy wonton chips.

Picking something out from their Medium Shares we decided on the Vegetable Plate. At 14 Global you will find Small Shares and Medium Shares. Depending on how hungry you are, the Medium Shares are a larger portion. The Roasted Vegetable Plate came full of color and delicious veggies…carrots, wild mushrooms, beets, cauliflower, asparagus, shallots, truffle and herb goat cheese. It tasted as good as it looks on this photo.

Moving on to our last dish we decided on the Surf & Turf Tacos, which were under their Medium shares. They are called 14 Global Mini Beach Tacos. The Surf & Turf ones were 4 tacos, the others were 3 tacos. They were delicious with charred corn and cilantro relish, pickled purple cabbage, pico de gallo, avocado mousse, cotija cheese, and citrus aioli.

We accompanied our dinner with the house Chardonnay, Butter, from Napa, California. A Chang Tai cocktail was also served. Sorry, I forgot to take those photos. lol

The desserts sounded sooooo good, but we were satisfied. No desserts for us on Friday.

There is an art when you sit down at a table to enjoy a meal with a friend, a significant other or even by yourself. You don’t have to be a foodie, but I think you should taste and enjoy the different flavors and spices. You will get a completely new experience when you take your time.

Until next time, I hope you enjoy our Delaware Beaches and everything they have to offer.

Relax, you are at the Beach.

July 10th, 2014

Bethany Beach Eats! 14 Global, Downtown Bethany Beach, Delaware, Soups, Salads, Starters, Dips & Spreads, Pizzas, Global Plates, Kids Menu, Lunch, Dinner, Gluten Free? Yes!, Vegetarian?, Yes! Southern Delaware, Delaware Beaches

Boy that was good!! Yum!  I am referring to my Chilled Honeydew Cucumber & Avocado Soup.  It had pureed cucumber, avocado, melon, vegetable stock, and rice wine vinegar.  It was also topped with a herb and citrus creme fraiche and pumpkin seeds.  This particular soup was gluten free and vegetarian.

I was going to the Post Office in Bethany Beach when I saw that 14 Global was open for lunch.  Surprise, surprise….I was hungry and it was well past lunch time.  14 Global is located at 14 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930.  Tel. 302-616-1035.  Website?  http://www.14global.com.

Of course, I had to go in…I was not the only one that was hungry.  One of my “Usual Suspects” was passing by and pretty soon she was also ordering lunch.  14 Global is very pretty inside.  The restaurant is nicely appointed with beautiful woods, utilizing the maximum space available.

14 Global is comfortable and the set-up is conducive to friendly chat.  A bar is also available for just having a few drinks, or even sitting down for lunch or dinner.

The restaurant opens for lunch Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Global Plates are not offered for lunch, but believe me there is plenty on the lunch menu to choose from.  No lunch on Wednesday.   Hours for lunch are 11:30 until 2:00 p.m.  Dinner is offered from 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. every day.

Reservations are taken for their early seating…5 p.m. – 6 p.m. only.  But, if you do happen to have a large party of 8 or more, please call for reservation availability and for later seating, as well.

14 Global offers gluten free, and vegetarian items.  And, there is also a Kids’ Menu.

Debbie ordered their Baywater Micro Green Salad with a blackberry balsamic reduction, a variety of mini greens, shaved candy striped beets, red onion, angel peach, avocado, Rogue blue cheese, and candied walnuts.

And, she also ordered the Grilled Asparagus & Prosciutto with Extra Virgin Olive Oil, lemon juice, and cracked pepper.

Besides the soup I raved about on the first sentence of this post, I also ordered their Baywater Micro Green Salad, except that I topped it with a softshell crab….one of my favorite crabs.  It had a very light breading and flash fried….perfectly seasoned.

No dessert was needed….we told our served, which by the way was very attentive, that we were on diets…..he did say we looked good!

A rainy afternoon….Summer 2014 continues to bring gorgeous weather on the week-ends!!  Have a good one!