April 30th, 2023

Drift, Restaurant, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, Review, Bar, Delaware Beaches, Showstoppers, Just One Dish

2023 is almost half gone. Waiting for Summer 2023 at the Delaware Beaches.

I love it when I visit local restaurants that are favorites, as well as new ones, including in my travels and what comes to mind is: I can’t wait to come back. That’s when I know the restaurant is good.

I opened this blog called AboutMyBeaches in 2009 knowing that I would not please everyone with my food choices. You know how it is. We have all different likes and dislikes.

Just One Dish….Showcasing a dish; a starter, entree, dessert, or drink. That one that caught my attention since the beginning of 2023.

The restaurant is Drift, located at 42 1/2 Baltimore Ave. in Downtown Rehoboth Beach, DE.

http://www.driftrb.com

This starter has caught my attention on several visits. It is called New Jersey Fluke Crudo. Crudo means raw. Avocado crema, daikon radish, blood orange ponzu, red thai chili, fennel pollen, and green onion. It is a simple dish, has amazing fresh taste, and great presentation.

Drift changes their menu all the time but if you see this little gem I suggest you try it. Delicious?

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October 25th, 2013

Rehoboth Beach Dines, Bramble & Brine, Downtown Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, Traditional Fare, Fresh Ingredients, Restaurant, Review, Delaware Beaches, Southern Delaware…Autumn Menu

What makes a good restaurant?  To me, those 5 key ingredients do not fail:  Quality of Ingredients, Culinary Competence, Service, Ambiance, and Price.  The ingredients should be the best money can buy.  The culinary competence …the new chefs at Bramble & Brine are bringing to the table traditional fare with fresh ingredients prepared with innovative ways..sounds good, right?  The restaurant just opened, but it is already the talk of the town.  The service should be attentive; not intrusive, always anticipating the customer’s needs.  The ambiance should be tranquil and relaxing, conducive to great conversation. And, the prices should reflect the establishment…restaurants in Rehoboth Beach are known for serving quality food.  Jody and I found that these fit the bill at Bramble & Brine.

Jody and I are usually on the same page.  We love finding new places to eat or just taking a road trip to check out Southern Delaware.  Bramble & Brine is located at 315 Rehoboth Avenue in Downtown Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.  Tel. 302-227-7702.  Website?  http://www.brambleandbrine.com.  You can find them on Facebook as The Bramble and Brine.  Open every day, except Wednesday.

I loved the idea that I had not read one single review.  First impressions were good.  The building looks fantastic and the renovations had been ongoing for months.  The owners are Megan and Joe Churchman, locals who are undertaking the big task of feeding all of us with discriminating palates in Rehoboth Beach.  The town is known for its culinary excellence….it is actually a foodies’ destination.

Megan greeted us with a big smile and introductions were made.  Bramble & Brine does accept reservations.  We arrived early so we could take plenty of photos.

The Bar is located as you enter the restaurant with views to Rehoboth Avenue.

Vintage chandeliers, roses in the designs, a soft, yet cottage style decor with unassuming good taste…Bramble & Brine is Shabby Chic; elegant but not opulent.

We started with bread and a rosemary butter…a little sparkling water, as well.

Our server gave us some suggestions and I am glad we took them.  We started our dining adventure with a Savory Pumpkin & Sunchoke Pate.  It had crispy speck, parmesan and thyme crisp, and a balsamic caviar.  The bacon was so thin and crispy and the balsamic caviar was delicious.

I love calamari.  These were different.  They were Smoked Calamari with shaved artichoke, radish, lemongrass and squid ink dressing, grape oil and a pistachio dust.  Really great combination of flavors.

Jody ordered a Chestnut Smoked Ricotta Salata.  It had beets, cucumbers, pea tendrils, micro basil, bread and butter pickle dressing.

For my entree I ordered the Pan Seared Halibut with sage brown butter, artichoke, celery-scented couscous salad.  The halibut was crispy on the outside and perfectly seasoned, as well.  The couscous salad was particularly good too.

Jody’s entree looked amazing.  It was a Seared Butternut Squash Filet with squash trio puree, crispy taro root, grilled rapini, and a mushroom demi.

For dessert we chose French pressed coffee and Bramble & Brine Churros with Chocolate Sauce for sharing……a perfect ending for a perfect evening.  Just the right amount of sweetness!!

The Second Season in Rehoboth Beach brings plenty of events and festivals.  Bramble & Brine is open and waiting for you.  Let me know how you like it.  Talk to you later.

June 28th, 2011

Eden, Rehoboth Beach, Restaurant, Review, 2011 Season, Delaware Beaches

Not such luck.  My friends thought that Sunday was a day of rest.  No pictures.  Just let me start my appetizer and dinner without the warning:  Don’t Touch Anything Yet.

That’s why they are such good friends, including my husband.  Our choice for Sunday was Eden.  Located right on trendy Baltimore Ave.  Address:  23 Baltimore Ave., Tel. 302-227-3330.  Website?  www.edenrestaurant.com.

By the way we were celebrating a birthday, as well.

This is my second time at Eden on this 2011 Season.  The beaches are getting crowded and parking can be testing, at times.  All that is worth it.  Eden is top notch.

In case you like to sit outdoors, there are also a few tables available in front of the restaurant.

As you enter Eden, the bar is on the left.  Then, individual tables are available, as well as booths.  The restaurant is very well appointed and if the atmosphere they were trying to achieve was romantic, classic with an elegant understatement, then they definitely attained it.

Evan introduced himself and I decided to go with his suggestions.  I will have to tell you that we complimented him on how well he took care of us.  This is his first season at Eden.  If you make a reservation ask for him.  He was really great.

Appetizers:  We decided on the Main Lobster/Local Crab Tower.  It had a mango salsa and avocado puree.  It was a signature appetizer and the presentation and combination of the lobster, avocado and mango was very good.

My husband ordered the Citrus Cured Ahi Tuna.  It had pickled fennel and carrots and a caper pesto.  He said it was delicious.

I love a grilled Caesar and Eden has a very good one with sun dried tomato/olive tapenade, pecorino romano, classic dressing.  I cut it all up and mixed it.  Really really good. Great flavor.

My husband requested for his dinner the Herb Roasted Filet Mignon.  It had a celeriac/potato, gruyere gratin, asparagus, sun choke puree, vidalia onion compote, blueberry/red wine/chocolate reduction.  Tender, and rare like he likes it.  Could not stop raving about the gratin made out of celeriac, potato and gruyere.

The rest of us ordered the same thing.  Evan told us that if we ordered the tuna we would be in for the best tasting tuna we would ever eat.  Boy, was he right!!  It was a wasabi/sesame crusted #1 Ahi Tuna.  It  came with sticky rice, seaweed salad, wasabi and soy sauce.  Black and sesame seeds encrusted the tuna.  You had to eat it rare, of course.  It melted in your mouth.  That’s all I need to say.

Two sweet endings!! It was a birthday celebration. 

Nothing like a Classic Creme Brulee with housemade biscotti.  Traditional, that’s how I like it; forget those other fancy flavors.  Lightly caramelized, as well. The biscotti?  Perfectly baked; a welcomed softness.

The featured dessert was the Panna Cotta.  Pretty much a custard, as well.  It’s origin?  Northern Italian.  Also eaten all over the country.  It is made by simmering together cream, milk and sugar, then mixing gelatin in and letting it cool until set. Ours was topped with fresh fruit and cream.

 Eden opens at 6 for dinner and reservations are recommended.

I love Sunday evenings….never did when I was younger…I like them even better when I share the meal with friends; light conversation and lots of laughs.  Pretty nice, isn’t it?  How lucky!