May 6th, 2016
Choosing Mariachi located at 14 Wilmington Avenue in Downtown Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, was a no brainer. Have you had Yolanda’s cooking? That woman can cook!! And, she can cook diverse Spanish and Latin American dishes. Mariachi has been in Rehoboth Beach since 2006. Spanish and Latin American cuisine has always been so flavorful…it was not discovered just the other day. Foodies have embraced this cuisine because there is so much to choose from.
Mariachi is open every day now. Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. until 11 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. They offer Brunch on Saturday and Sunday. The restaurant has 2 floors with 2 bars and on the top floor there is a great balcony where you can dine on beautiful summer nights and watch Rehoboth Beach show visitors why we love living here. Great Happy Hour by the way. The telephone is 302-227-0115.
Please check their website…http://www.mariachirehobothde.com
Unfortunately, it was really raining on Cindo de Mayo. We had reservations, thank God. The restaurant was packed, the line coming to the street. My friend, Jody pushed her way through. Some were looking at us funny as we passed through, but we did have reservations. My party? Some old and new friends; from left Lori, Jody, Julie and Kelly.
A quick visit to the bar but we did not have to wait long to be shown to our table. Some tables were louder than others, but ours was a little quieter. I kept watching Yolanda as she handled all the customers with her usual smile as she walked from one side of the restaurant to the other, also asking customers how their food was.
On Cinco de Mayo Mariachi had a special menu but you could also order from the main menu, which by the way it is extensive.
My friends ordered from the special menu:
Poc Chuc Tacos on a corn tortilla. Poc Chuc is charbroiled pork which has been marinated in imported Mayan spices. The tacos came with pico de gallo and sour cream.
And broiled Tilapia fish tacos on flour tortillas.
What caught my eye was from their Main Menu….Masitas de Puerco Cuban Style. These were pork morsels marinated in a “criolla” sauce and roasted in Sevilla’s bitter oranges. Loved this dish and I would order it again on a heart beat. The pork morsels just melted in your mouth. Great seasoning….accompanied with rice, black beans, of course, sweet plantains, a bit of broccoli and rice. The photos shows how good it looked.
No dessert was necessary…Summer 2016 is almost here.
Service was very attentive even though the restaurant was so crowded. The bill? So reasonable. Mariachi is one of those restaurants that serves the whole family. Check it out.
April 26th, 2016
The Delaware State Fair is a 10-day event that takes place at the end of July. This year’s event will begin on July 20th until July 30th. It is located at 18500 S. DuPont Highway, Harrington, DE 19952. Tel. 302-298-3269. Please visit http://www.delawarestatefair.com.
The fairgrounds include racetracks, agricultural exhibits, and stage where entertainment takes place. People think that nothing else happens at the fairgrounds besides the State Fair, but check the website above mentioned to see what is going on. Save the date for May 21st for the “In the Come Together Day Dog Show” hosted by the East Coast Bully League.
So you wonder, what my friend Susan Dimondi and I were doing there. She does have a connection to the Fairgrounds. Delaware is so small. No one ever comes here, right? I am not sure if other candidates have visited Delaware in the past year, but Donald came to see if he could snatch those 3 delegates we have to offer.
When we arrived, the arena already had about 3,500 supporters. It is a huge place.
Outside security was tight Plenty of food trucks. No alcohol. No protesters.
Hillary’s Tail of Lies….this guy was a hit on the arena. His shirt on big letters “”At this point What Difference does it Make”. No, I don’t think he likes Hillary at all. Check his website http://www.justaskamerica.com
The media was ready. Donald made his usual comments about the media….the Worst!!
Before Donald arrived, a prayer for all, the Pledge of Allegiance, The National Anthem. The crowds were so well behaved.
Donald was about to land in his helicopter.
And then the crowds went crazy. There were over 10,000 people there. Someone said to me that the whole state was there. LOL
His speeches are the same. The crowds react the same. People are definitely angry. There were people there that had just been to Berlin, Maryland, when he visited on the same week. This crowd was very patriotic and anything he said along those lines was cheered.
I was surprised to see how slender he looked in person. Even if you were not a Trump follower, you would have gotten right into it. You could not help to follow the crowd’s chantings.
So The Donald came and went. Please get out and VOTE!!
April 16th, 2016
Temperatures are cool but definitely it feels like spring is in the air. The evenings are perfect to enjoy a Moqueca. Say what? Okay, look at the entree….it is served at Lula Brazil located at 234 Rehoboth Avenue, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. Tel. 302-212-2755.
The Moqueca is a seafood stew. It is made with a fragrant broth of coconut milk, dende oil, which is Palm Oil, mixed peppers and onions served with rice. My table enjoyed it with mixed seafood; fish, shrimp, mussels, clams and calamari. If you like soups and stews, this one is a winner.
Meg Hudson is the owner of Lula Brazil, which is going into its second year. The restaurant has been received well by locals and visitors. I was talking to Meg and she said that she had arrived at Fortaleza many years ago and fell in love with this beautiful area, which is one of Brazil’s largest cities. Fortaleza attracts tourists from other parts of Brazil and also from overseas. The reason is its beaches and the party atmosphere. It has rolling dunes and quaint fishing villages, as well. She never forgot it. Life continued and almost two years ago, she opened Lula Brazil, decorated with the bright colors of Brazil.
Lula Brazil is bigger than you think. It has a large bar area in the back and also it has outdoor dining, as well. At night dancing put on your dancing shoes because this place gets hot hot. Summer 2016 promises to be a very good year for Lula Brazil. At the present time they are open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, from 5 p.m. until 1 a.m. Friday, from 4 p.m. until 1 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 2 p.m. until 1 a.m. Reservations are accepted, but you may also walk in.
The night I visited Lula Brazil, Carlos was in the kitchen and Jack was our server. A few drinks to start and for me a Shrimp Ceviche. I love when you can taste the lime in the ceviche.
Fried Yucca with grilled sausage. The vinaigrette veggies gave a kick to the sausage and yucca. The farofa or yucca flour is used as a condiment. This one served was perfectly cooked and not greasy at all.
The Moquequinho de Caranguejo or Crab Soup had a different twist to the more traditional crab soup. It had coconut milk.
Grilled Fish with Black Beans & Rice, farofa (yucca flour) for condiment, as well and grilled veggies.
A Mixed Grill with Picanha, Sausage and Shrimp. Picanha is a cut of beef popular in Brazail. In the U.S. you can find it as top sirloin cap.
For dessert a custard is a favorite of mine. It was velvety smooth and the surprise of coconut inside.
There are events already in the calendar at Lula Brazil. You can check what’s going on by visiting the Facebook Page or http://www.lulabrazil.com.
And remember that Lula Brazil has plenty of space to hold parties. Just give them a call.
Bom Apetite!!
April 3rd, 2016
Movies offer us a ticket into another world. You can cry, scream, cheer, or maybe all of it at once. It is cheap therapy for a couple of hours. Better than sitting home watching the political circus 24/7.
The Rehoboth Beach Film Society is located in beautiful Rehoboth Beach, Delaware at 107 Truitt Avenue. Tel. 302-645-9095. Its mission is to promote cinematic arts and provide education and cultural enrichment. It is very active and throughout the year it offers residents that ticket to another world mentioned above. For more information, trailers, etc. etc. please visit http://www.rehobothfilm.com.
So, What’s Going On?
Thursday, April 7th – Film Programs/Cinema & The Arts…This film series brings art and artists to the big screen. Typically, there is a guest speaker who will introduce the film and also lead a post screening discussion. So, on Thrusday, 4/7, the featured film will be THE WINDING STREAM. This looks like an interesting film, more so if you like the Carter and Cash families. It tells the story of the Carter and Cash family dynasty seated at the heart of country music. Starting with the original Carters, the film traces the transformation of their musical act into the Carter Sisters. The marriage of Johnny Cash and June Carter. This is shot in HD. The Winding Stream features original Carter Family recordings but also showcases interpretrations of their songs as performed by such legends as John Prine, George Jones, Kris Kristofferson, and Sheryl Crow. It is told through interviews with family and friends who knew them best. This film has won numerous awards. It will run 90 minutes. A post film discussion will be led by George Spicer, who currently serves as secretary of the Eastern Shore Bluegrass Association. The Eastern Shore Bluegrass Association hosts concerts the second Sunday of each month in Marydel, Delaware. This film will take place at Cinema Art Theater, 17701 Dartmouth Drive, #2, Dartmouth Plaza, Lewes. This location is behind Wawa in Lewes. Admission is $8 for members and $10 for non-members. You can visit the above mentioned website and purchase tickets online, or by calling 302-645-9095 ext. 1. Online reservations will close on Thursday, the 7th at Noon. Please note that reservations made are non-refundable.
Friday, April 8th, Saturday, April 9th, Sunday, April 10th – What Makes Us Tick? This analytical series will be for the whole week-end. It explores the theme of Secrets and Lies through films and post-screening discussions. All screenings will be held at the Cinema Art Theater located at 17701 Dartmouth Drive, #2, Dartmouth Plaza, Lewes (behind Wawa). These 3 films will reveal the devastating effect that keeping secrets and telling lies has on individuals, families and communities. Issues such as redemption, forgiveness, and hope will be discussed. Each film will feature an introduction by licensed family therapist Joan Procaccio, and a post screening discussion facilitated by a mental health or educactional professional.
Admission prices for members are $15 per screening or $41 for the 3-film package. For the general public the admission will be $17 per screening and $47 for the 3-film package. Ticket prices include pre-screening refreshments. Wine will be available for purchase at selected screenings. Doors open 30 minutes prior to the start of the film The tickets can be obtained by visiting the website above mentioned, or by calling 302-645-9095, ext. 1, or by visiting the RBFS office Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tickets are non-refundable. Please also note that to receive the membership discounted admission, proof of current membership must be presented at the time of purchase, or in the case of online or tel. reservations, at admission to the event.
ORANGES AND SUNSHINE – Friday, 4/8 at 7 p.m. – This is a British film and it is a heart-wrenching fact-base drama, when social worker Margaret Humphreys (Emily Watson) uncovers the horrific scandal of forced child migration from the UK. Between the 1940’s and ’50s, and as recently as 1967, nearly 130,000 British children, some orphaned and some forcibly removed from their homes, were packed into ships and sent to Australia. They were told their parents were dead and instead of oranges and sunshine, a paradise offered to them, they were forced into hard labor and sometimes abuse….It runs 105 minutes and it is Rated R. A post film discussion will be led by Perrin Smith. He is a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in working with children and their families.
DEAR FRANKIE – Saturday, 4/9 at 3 p.m. – This is a Scottish drama, with many awards won including a 15 minute standing ovation when it was screened at the Cannes Film Festival. Dear Frankie is a working class fairy tale and it is the story of 9 year old Frankie and his mother Lizzie. He remembers nothing of the abuse he suffered as a child and his mother is determined to keep it that way. Through a Glasgow post office box he maintains a regular correspondence with someone he believes is his father. The letters, secretely authored by Lizzie, detail seafaring adventures from around the globe. But she cannot maintain this charade forever and torn between telling the truth and protecting her son, Lizzie gets more than she bargained for when she hires a handsome stranger to play the role of a lifetime. This simple story is rich with precise observation and it tugs at the heartstrings withouth being maudlin or manipulative….It runs for 105 minutes and is Rated PG 13. The post film discussion will be led by Suzanne Murphy, Suzanne Thurman, and Joe-Anne Corwin. Suzanne Murphy is a licensed clinical social worker who has a PHD in social welfare. Suzanne Thurman is the director of the MERR Institute, a nonprofit dedicated to the rescue efforts of stranded marine life. Joe-Anne Corwin was a professor of psychology at the Marine Maritime Acade in Castine, Main.
STORIES WE TELL – Sunday, 4/10 at 1:30 p.m. This is a Canadian documentary. Oscar nominated writer/director Sarah Polley is both filmmaker and detective as she investigates the secrets kept by a family of storytellers. This documentary explores the elusive nature of truth and memory, and how our narratives shape and define us. This documentary is Rated PG 13. A post film discussion will be led by Carolyn Walter and Suzanne Thurman. Carolyn Walter is a PHD, LCSW, Professor Emerita, Center for Social Work Education, Widener University and an Adjunct Professor at Univ. of PA, School of Social Work. Her area of specialty is grief, loss and transformation. Suzanne Thurman is the director of the MERR Institute, a nonprofit dedicated to the rescue efforts of stranded marine life.
Wednesday, April 13th at 4 p.m. – THE SELFISH GIANT, was an official selection of the Cannes Film Festival in 2013. It is a gripping story about 13 year old best friends, Arbor and Swifty. During a forced absence from school, the boys begin working for a dubious scrap dealer selling discarded wire to scrap yards. Their hard works pays off in the beginning but as Arbor becomes increasingly greedy, tensions build leading to a tragic event that transforms them all. This is a British drama set against the backdrop of post industrial northern England.
This screening is part of the monthly “Read a Movie” series in which members read a little-known short story in advance of the screening, then gather to share their thoughts about how well, or not so well the story expanded to the big screen. On the evening of the screening attendees can receive 15% off Dos Locos’ regular priced dinner entrees.
Admission is $3 for members, (current members need to present their membership card). $5 for future members. Location? Cinema Art Theater, 17701 Dartmouth Drive in Dartmouth Plaza, behind the Lewes’ Wawa.
Have a great time!!
March 23rd, 2016
“Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and to everything.” plato
No, Patti Grimes, Executive Director, was not getting her hair done by no other than Drexel Davison, owner of Bad Hair Day in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. Actually, Patti was very well coiffed. The Freeman Stage came to have a little wine, beer, hor d’ouvres, and to chat about what is very dear to their hearts….the Arts at The Freeman Stage at Bayside.
I thought that The Freeman Stage needed no introduction. Everyone knows by now that this outdoor entertainment venue has been giving Southern Delaware memorable performances. It is like Patti was saying….the first time you hear opera, the first time you see a ballet, the first time you see a live concert, it transforms you. The legendary Bob Marley so well stated “One Good Thing about Music, when it Hits you, you feel no pain”.
Have you attended any of the peformances at The Freeman Stage? It is located about 4 miles west of Fenwick Island. The actual address is 31556 Winterberry Parkway, Selbyville, DE 19975. Tel. 302-436-3015 Website? http://www.freemanstage.org.
The Big Reveal for what is coming up to The Freeman Stage Summer 2016 will be Thursday, March 24th. Check out the website above mentioned or visit their Facebook Page.
Summer nights at the beach are unforgettable, more so if you attend one of the concerts at The Freeman Stage. The Stage is quiet at times during the day, but at dusk it takes a life of its own. People dance and how could they not?
This summer seeing Melissa Etheridge who is such a Superstar. Blondie, and icon from the 70’s. And, The Wailers, entertaining us with Reggae, the music, which is influenced by mento, which is Jamaican folk music, calypso, and American Jazz.
Summer 2016 promises to be an exceptional year, so please check the website to see who is coming to perform on this amazing stage. You will see the performers up close and personal.
Bad Hair Day is located at 20 Lake Avenue in Downtown Rehoboth Beach. Tel. 302-227-4247. It is a full service salon and barber shop. Website? http://www.badhairday.biz
I want to thank Virgina and Jose Somalo who invited my friend, Jody and I. On the photo you will see Virginia Esteban on the left, Jody, on the center and Jose on the right. Virginia Esteban is the Editor, and Jose is the Publisher of Hoy en Delaware. This is a completely Spanish newspaper, sold throughout the state of Delaware.
Great to have met Leah Reynolds, right, Development Director, and Denise Allen on the left.
It was a very nice time to be able to mingle and meet new faces. Drexel, chatting with his guests.
 Debbie Killeen, Leah Reynolds, Virginia Esteban Somalo Have you been to Bad Hair Day? Let me show you a bit of it while there are no customers. Have in mind that this is an award winning spa. They moved this past year to this new location across the street from the previous one. They are also open 7 days a week….no excuse for not looking your best!!
 Drexel's Dad's Bike 
It was getting time for a presentation by Patti Grimes. She has a soft voice that commands attention.
The Joshua M. Freeman Foundation, is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. It was established in 2007 to honor Josh Freeman after his passing on 2006. Even though in Southern Delaware there is a lot of entertainment, this company set the tone for what is happening in the area. Last year visitors to The Freeman Stage were in excess of 50,000.
Many sponsorships are available. Please visit http://www.freemanstage.org, and http://www.freemanfoundation.org.
The Freeman Stage is helping the community enjoy national class acts as well as regional and local ones.
In the meantime……
January 26th, 2016
“There is a difference between dining and eating. Dining is an art. When you eat to get most out of your meal, to please the palate, just as well to satiate the appetite, that my friend is dining.” yuan mei
New year in Rehoboth Beach, looking forward to what our local chefs are going to be bringing to many that visit our beaches and consider themselves foodies. There are plenty of us that live here year round and we love to check out our favorite places on this Second Season. Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, is a year round resort. You can escape from major cities on the mid Atlantic and be here in just a couple of hours. The beach, the boardwalk are our playgrounds and I do not take it for granted.
Palate opened this past year and I had not had a chance to visit. It has been well accepted. And, it has parking. That, my friends, is the best. If you have visited the Delaware Beaches in the summer you know exactly what I am talking about. Palate is located at The Shops at Seacoast, 19266 Coastal Highway, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971. Tel. 302-249-8489. Website? http://www.tastepalate.com
Chefs and owners Gary and Lorraine have a great history. Please visit http://www.tastepalate.com/story
It was December 30th when Cindi and I stopped for a bite to eat. There is a Wine & Beer Bar and an open kitchen.
The dining room is spacious, comfortable and also very comfortable.
Palate is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please check their Sunday menu because it is very good. One more choice in Rehoboth Beach to have breakfast on Sundays.
When you live at the beach your house is usually a popular spot. Don’t want to cook but want to show your guests like you have slaved all day long for them? Palate has a Gourmet to Go station. The menu changes frequently. But it is very easy to do. Just show up, make your selections and go home.
My butternut squash soup was creamy and perfect for the season. That was the soup of the day.
Cindi had the Grain Bowl with organic black Quinoa with lemon and mint, grilled sweet corn, grilled summer squash, pickled string beans and sprouts.
Salmon Cake and Salad. A lighter meal very delicious and completely satisfying.
No dessert….we were trying to be good.
Our service was excellent and friendly. The prices were very reasonable. It was lunch but I shall be back for dinner soon.
Talk to you later….have a good one.
NOTE: Wine Dinner will be February 10th Call 302-249-8483 for reservations. $69 per person, plus gratuity. Check the Facebook Page for more info.
December 27th, 2015
No words are necessary to explain the following photo. It has been warm at the Delaware Beaches and it is the end of December!! Thrashers French Fries with Salt & Vinegar. The best grub on the Boardwalk.
On the corner Dolle’s was also open selling what they have been selling for years, popcorn and taffy among other favorites.
On Rt. 1 the outlets were packed and the highway was definitely busy. In Downtown Rehoboth Beach it was like any other summer day at the beach, except that even though people were wearing shorts and short sleeve shirts, I did not see any bathing suits. Other than that people were on the beach, walking the Boardwalk, pets were out, and life was good today.
The Winners for the 201 Holiday Windown Decorating Contest in Downtown Rehoboth Beach have been announced by Rehoboth Beach Maint Street (RBMS). All 3 businesses received a 1/4 Page Color Cape Gazette Ad
First Place was The Pelican Loft located at 143 Rehoboth Avenue.
Second Place was Mod Cottage located at 246-A Rehoboth Avenue.
And Third Place was Jane & Georgie, located at 419 Rehoboth Avenue.
Walking the Boardwalk is a past time that residents of Rehoboth Beach love to do. The Boardwalk is one mile long. It is relaxing any time during the day, but I do like it towards the end of the day. Meeting Sharon was a surprised so we kept on walking. Felt soooo good. Love to see that owners are enjoying the homes at the beach. This is a great time for Rehoboth Beach and New Year’s will be again crowded.
Have a great week. TTYL
December 21st, 2015
Beautiful weather in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. Walking the award winning, one mile Boardwalk is a past time for visitors and residents. At this time of the year is the perfect time to take a stroll with a friend or try to work out some of the food that has been enjoyed in our award winning restaurants. Rehoboth Beach is a dining destination and only a few hours from Washington, Baltimore, and Philadelphia.
There you see Jody and I walking off scrapple on Sunday morning!!
It has been quite some time since I last visited Henlopen City Oyster House located at 50 Wilmington Avenue in Downtown Rehoboth Beach. Tel. 302-260-9193 Website? http://www.hcoysterhouse.com.
Henlopen City Oyster House is open daily. Lunch begins at Noon, Happy Hour at the Bar begins at 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. and Dinner begins at 5 p.m. Please note that they will be closing on Thursday, December 24th and Friday, December 25th.
This restaurant is serious about oysters, so if you like them please make sure that while visiting Rehoboth Beach you make a point to stop. One of my other friends came from Bethany Beach to have a bite to eat before Christmas. Cathy had one the beers on tap and I proceeded to have a glass of champagne.
After discussing the menu with our server, which by the way was excellent, we decided to start with some salads. The menu changes daily but there are some dishes that are always on the menu.
The Butternut Squash Salad had tuscano kale, quinoa, hazelnuts, pears, and pomegranate.
I love beets so I will always order them if found on the menu. Their Roasted Beet Salad is always on the menu. Sunflower seeds, sliced pickled radish, feta cheese, and a balsamic reduction. Loved the 2 color beets!!
Cathy decided on the Herb Grilled Carolina Wreckfish brushed with fresh herbs, and served with her choice of Mascarpone Mashed Turnips and Broccoli. Wreckfish are from the bass family. They have a big head with a big mouth. They are found in waters ranging from 140 feet up to 3,000 feet deep. Although they are found all along the East Coast, most of the commercial fishery operates over the Charleston Bump, located 80 to 100 miles southeast of Charleston, SC. It was mild and perfectly seasoned.
Even though Henlopen City Oyster House is known for oysters and seafood, they also have elk, wild boar and ribeye steak. In speaking to our server he said the Shiitake Encrusted Elk Rack was amazing. So no brainer…that’s what I had and it did not disappoint. Cooked just like it should be eaten it had an amazing taste. It was oven roasted, with miso acorn squash, chestnut wild rice, black garlic, and lemongrass cranberry. Not to be missed.
A sweet ending of Key Lime Pie for Cathy and I. It was good too. Just enough tartness and not overly sweet.
Have a good one….kick back and relax!!
 
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