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.
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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Love checking out restaurants on a Wednesday. They are less crowded and so we did driving over towards Bethany Beach and going west to the new location of Perucci’s. 35715 Atlantic Ave., Millville, Delaware.
Perucci’s moved to this location almost a year ago. The former location was so quaint; not sure how this new one would be.
The restaurant is in the back building of this address. You can park there or in the front and walk back.
You should make reservations by calling 302-829-8727. They are also on Facebook. Website? http://Peruccis.com
Pleasantly surprised as we came in. It is warm and welcoming. To the left they have a nice size bar.
We like to eat late and arriving at Perucci’s this is how it looked.
And this other photo is a little later on?
Drinks followed. A simple dressed salad I had. It was so fresh with a Vinaigrette Dressing.
The eggplant parmigiana arrived. The eggplant was slightly breaded. Very good and a healthy portion too.
The Brussels sprouts were cooked the way I like them; soft and tender.
I really like Piccata and this time was the Veal Piccata. Capers, lemon, you know how it is. Enjoyed it?
A very nice evening enjoying our local restaurants once again.
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Friday the 13th…Scared? Superstition or not just don’t spill salt, like that’s something we do every day, break a mirror. Walk under a ladder…not sure if I ever do that.
One thing for sure you can do is go out to dinner. Our choice on Wednesday was Liquid Assets located on 9301 Coastal Highway in Ocean City, Maryland. This time of the year there is no traffic.
Liquid Assets opens every day. There are restaurants that serve a dot of food on your plate. I think Liquid Assets serves their customer so much food that you can pretty much split your meals. And everything is delicious. I kid you not.
Wednesday was crowded; bar seating, our favorite. Best bartenders, definitely.
My Massaged Kale Salad….wait a minute. Didn’t you know you have to massage the kale so it is nice and soft? I think I must have had the whole bag of kale. Huge. It had Bulgarian feta, roasted cauliflower, leeks, pickled shallots, crispy Serrano ham, and dressed with a lemon garlic vinaigrette. We ate it for another day and it was not soggy, so you know.
Right above my salad is the Tuna Crisps offering. #1 grade tuna, crispy wontons, wasabi cream, spicy kimchee, and seaweed salad. Great to have as an appetizer or pair it with your salad.
If you live on the Eastern Shore nothing like comfort food known as Chicken & Dumplings. Everyone has their own recipe. The one at Liquid Assets had rich veggies and cream gravy, smoked Amish air chilled chicken, slippery dumplings, yummy, and a buttermilk biscuit. Another hearty meal this time of the year.
Needless to say if you are in the area go visit. It is one of my favorites. Great atmosphere??
Have a great weekend.
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Rehoboth Beach ends 2022 with the opening of the Libation Room, a Speakeasy. No way, really? Get out of here some will say. How fun is that?
Let me backtrack to the years of 1920-1933. Prohibition in the United States had establishments selling illegal alcoholic beverages. Shhhh…keep your voice down. Let’s not alert anyone. These were called Speakeasies .
The Libation Room is located inside the iconic restaurant the Summer House. New ownership but the reputation of a place for good food and fun times in Rehoboth Beach continues.
Reservations for dining at the Summer House are not accepted. But, for The Libation Room they are accepted and I do recommend them.
You may go through the main entrance on Rehoboth Ave. or make it more fun by going through the one on Christian Street, parallel to Rehoboth Ave. Then, cross the alley and the sign above will be there. No knocking necessary ? but you will walk right into the room.
Nowadays legal bars have modeled their establishments on historical speakeasies.
Soft lighting, comfortable seatings; almost too comfortable. This was Friday, December 30th. The Libation Room…first impression I do love. Lounge atmosphere conducive to conversation.
The Libation Room offers a full menu from the Summer House plus they have a tapas menu along with crafty cocktails.
A surprise was that when the menu is opened it lights up. You will be able to perfectly see their offerings.
Drinks were ordered including my new go to vodka called Rocktown from Rock Town Distillery, gluten free and not sold everywhere but it is here in Delaware.
The food was very good and we started with a Seafood Bisque, which had a nice consistency and not shy on lobster.
My Spinach Salad was particularly good as well.
The Mushroom Ravioli was delicious and hopefully they will keep the dish on the menu.
I love a good pork chop. I want a juicy one, pink in the middle. While the taste was delicious I found it a little dry to my liking.
The Libation Room opens Thursday through Monday 5 p.m. until 1 a.m.
Check them out. Fun place to visit while in Rehoboth Beach.
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Love visiting restaurants on a Wednesday, here at the Delaware Beaches. A little quieter. Even though we are now in our second season, Southern Delaware Beaches are year round resorts. Long gone are the days when sidewalks were rolled up at the end of Labor Day.
My motto is Good Food, Will Travel. Our beach towns are close to one another so in my view it is no big deal to have dinner in any given town.
Our pick this week was One Coastal, 101 Coastal Highway, Suite 6, Fenwick Island, Delaware. 302-537-4790. You can make reservations through the website and check their menu by visiting:
We sat at a cozy table for two and Ryan was our server. Jess, the Manager came to greet us and I told her I was looking for that delicious pork chop they used to offer. I really did not need to read the menu. I knew exactly what I wanted. But first things first.
I ordered a Tito’s and soda with a twist. Ryan told me they did not have Tito’s but they did have Rocktown Vodka. Made also out of potatoes before Tito’s popularity. Made in Arkansas. That drink was awesome which then I proceeded to check their website http://www.rocktowndistillery.com
Started with their Beet Salad…Baywater Farms Golden Beets and Gooseberries. Candied pumpkin seeds, blue cheese and the maple vinaigrette dressing were all perfectly synchronized?
Although it has been warm at our beaches this is Chicken and Dumplings Season. Those slippery dumplings are so delicious. Look at that photo. Their wheat dumplings were very well received and the pickled onion for a surprise flavorful addition. Love the photo.
All I can say is that 2 or 3 people could have shared my Sorghum Glazed Heritage Breed Pork Chop. I almost for forgot to take the photo as the expectation increased. Bacon braised Earl View collard Greens, Bay Water sweet potato puree, Lions Mane mushrooms, which are full of nutrients, and green peppercorn au poivre. Cooked as per the chef’s suggestion of medium rare.
It looked so good and tasted even better. A new twist to their old pork chop.
The desserts looked great but we were taking doggie bags home. Maybe next time.
Jess, the Manager, told me the outdoor seating will be looking great for next season.
I very much enjoyed talking to her. Hi Jess??
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Lewes has beautiful historic building and this one is so pretty.
I eat oysters year round and I like them salty, plump and cold. On the board at the oyster bar which is where we sat. The raw oyster menu:
I decided on the Sewasecott (left on photo) and the Mama Maria (right). Local oysters are delicious but I wanted something new.
I like the Sewasecott better than the Mama Maria. More salty. I can’t believe I went to an oyster bar and fell in love with their wings. That’s right, that’s what we had too. A friend told me about them and I had to try them. Good, crispy wings are hard to find and these were awesome ?
The restaurant was crowded and so was Lewes. People are out and about in a beautiful fall season.
So as the saying goes….
Enjoy the restaurants that are in Southern Delaware. Great food, ambiance and good service.
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The Hobbit offers Gluten Free items which will be marked as such on the menu.
Please note that Saturday, October 29th is the last day for the 2022 Season?
Four of us had the Bone in Pork Chop. I love pork chops, more so in cooler weather. This pork chop had sticky Braeburn apples, juniper and peppercorn rub, sautéed kale, green lentils simmered with pancetta, carrots and pearl onions. It was then finished with pork jus and sage. Ordered mine cooked medium. Awesome ?
Another dish ordered and has been on their menu for a long time was the Horseradish Crusted Salmon. North Atlantic Salmon, horseradish crusted, roasted Yukon creamer potatoes, roasted beets, tarragon and finished with a beet sauce and horseradish cream. It looked amazing and got great reviews.
Did not get to take a photo of the Lollipop Lamb Chops. New Zealand lamb chops, potato hash and sweet honey aioli. I can attest that I tasted one and it was delicious. This was an appetizer but you got plenty of them to make it a meal. Add a soup or salad.
Garvey, thanks so much for the Creme Brulee. It was so good.
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