November 13th, 2012
The perfect pairing; Women & Wine. This is a series of dinner events taking place at Lupo di Mare, located at 247 C Rehoboth Avenue, in the Hotel Rehoboth, right in Downtown Rehoboth Beach. If you are not doing anything tonight, and would like to be included in the opening night for Women & Wine Club, please call Lisa Wheeler at 302-644-1200.
Just think of it. It is a bit cooler, rain in the forecast….4 courses: roasted butternut squash and coconut bisque, toasted pine nuts, evoo, hand rolled rock shrimp manicotti, sweet ricotta, tomato basil cream, spicy Dijon and goat cheese crusted rack of lamb, sweet potato tart, grilled scallions, and a sweet ending of chocolate s’mores tart, graham cracker crust, chocolate pudding, and charred marshmallows. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. Dinner will be served at 7:00 p.m. $39.00/person; gratuity not included.
Every course is paired with a different wine. The wines selected, each has a different charitable cause; from breast cancer to autism. Tonight’s charitable donation will be to the Global Delaware Fund. This organization was founded by Matt Haley and is dedicated to providing goods and services to children at risk in distressed situations in Delaware and abroad. If you would like to know more about it, please visit http://www.theglobaldelawarefund.org.
Lupo di Mare has specials every day of the week. Please check them at http://www.lupodimarerehoboth.com. Tel. 302-226-2240
On election night we decided to get something to eat. Our choice for that evening was Lupo. I like the looks of the restaurant. Modern with clean lines.
Arriving early, I was able to take some pictures. As you can see, it is very open with large windows overlooking Rehoboth Avenue.
Their bread is so good; a bit sweet with a sprinkle of salt. Good combination.
Our appetizers:
An order of Marinated Olives with julienned sun dried tomatoes, toasted spices and virgin oil. The colors as intense as the flavors.
One of my favorite dishes at Lupo is the Shaved Brussels Sprouts. Just 3 ingredients; sprouts, truffle oil, pecorino.
Our entrees:
Not on the menu all the time…ask if they have the Lamb Shank. This dishes is so perfect for this time of the year. Full of flavor, the meat falling off the bone.
An entree of Gnocchi & Gorgonzola Cream, had shaved green apples, baby arugula, roasted garlic, pepper, rosemary and toasted walnuts. Also, a very well received meal.
I really enjoyed my Eggplant Parmesan. It has broccoli rabe, fried eggplant, fresh tomato sauce, shredded mozzarella and herbs. The eggplant was light and crispy and had the right amount of sauce and cheese.
No need for dessert; just a cappuccino!!
Talk to you later. Have a good one!!
Noe: Lupo di Mare…accommodating those with gluten allergies.
October 31st, 2012
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware is a strong little coastal town. To take a storm they way it did, took guts. With the help of the town and the community, it almost looks like it just went through a bad rainy day, for the most part.
Addy, my dog, kept looking out. Not sure if for squirrels; she hates them. Or, she was wondering if the nightmare of an evening was over yet.
Walking through my neighborhood with Addy, I found plenty of leaves; the ground was soaked. There are neighborhoods in Rehoboth Beach where only residents can go in. Clean up is going fast.
Last Friday I bought some pumpkins for the front of the house. I stacked a smaller pumpkin on top of a larger one. Then arranged the others the best way I could. Once the storm hit I thought they would be taking off like projectiles. Guess what? All that wind and rain, and they did not move. Here is the picture. They are exactly the way I had arranged them.
I have a guest staying overnight. He is my cousin. He is on his way to Southern New Jersey to work for FEMA. Months of cases to be processed. So, not having had the pleasure of stonegrilling, Dos Locos was our choice for the evening.
Dos Locos is a very casual and fun restaurant located at 208 Rehoboth Avenue. Tel. 302-227-3353. Website? http://www.doslocos.com. It is also a locals favorite in downtown Rehoboth Beach. A festive atmosphere, for sure. The restaurant has a gluten free menu, as well.
But, tonight, Rehoboth Beach, was quiet. You could not tell that a hurricane had just passed us by. Last Sunday, Dos Locos made the news when it caught the attention of a few, with its “No Candy 4 Sandy”.
A few drinks were ordered.
The warm chips and salsa arrived at our table.
And then, the stonegrilling began. The stone are heated to over 750 degrees. They are, definitely, hot and will stay hot.
Scallops
Blanco & Negro Sesame Encrusted Ahi Tuna
My choice was the Sauteed Pulled Duck Fajitas….I really do like them. Full of flavor. Actually, a pretty large portion.
And, I forgot to take a picture of the pumpkin flan….it was gone in not time.
Note: Dos Locos offers daily features, like a $5 weekday Mexican lunch. Every day there is a special going on. Tomorrow, Wednesday, is $5 off any Fajita and $5 House Lime Margaritas. Thursday, which is a favorite in my household, is the $10 Stonegrill Seafood plus side, half-priced bottles of White Wine, and $2 off any glass of White Wine….check the website to find what else is going on.
And to you, Dos Locos….thanks so much for such an attentive service. Great talking to you.
August 21st, 2012
Saketumi is around the corner from my house, practically so. I love going there. It is hassle free, plenty of parking, the food is soooo good. When I go into the restaurant, Kim, the Manager is usually around. He is the friendliest person. I love to talk to him. He has so much to say and he is so interesting. The servers? Just as friendly, and very knowledgeable.
I usually just sit at the bar. Interacting with the chefs; checking out the dishes going out to the tables.
The other night I started looking at the different Sake that were available. There are basically 5 types of Sake. Each one requires different brewing methods.
Jumai-Shu is a pure rice wine; no distilled alcohol added.
Honjozo-Shu, at least 30% of rice is polished away; a small amount of distilled alcohol is added.
Ginjo-Shu, at least 40% of rice is polished away; with or without alcohol added. If the bottle is labeled Ginjo, it means distilled alcohol was added; if labeled Junmai Ginjo it means no alcohol was added.
Daiginjo-Shu, at least 50% of rice is polished away. Again, with or without added alcohol. If the bottle is labeled Daiginjo, it means distilled alcohol was added. If labeled Junmai Daiginjo, it means no alcohol was added.
Namazake is a special 5 designation for unpasteurized sake; incorporates all of the above mentioned.
Saketumi is located at 18814 Coastal Highway (Rt. 1), Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, 19971. Tel. 302-645-2818. You can find Saketumi on Facebook. They open every day of the week for lunch, dinner and drinks. If the weather is good, they might even have their rooftop available for drinks. Bento Box specials on Wednesdays.
I go there so much with my husband that they don’t even ask us what we want to drink. Gluten Free Soy Sauce? Of course, I don’t even have to ask.
Tanaka San is the Sous Chef. This man is an artist, carefully assembling each dish. I sit near his station so that I can watch him. He always gives us a complimentary treat to wet our appetites.
On Sunday, we stopped by to get a bite to eat. Usually, I have sashimi. Lately, I have been hooked on their lettuce wraps. But, on this particular night, I decided to try 2 appetizers that I have never even seen there.
Edamame Ravioli – Ravioli stuffed with edamame puree in a shallot broth. So light and so delicious. Very well seasoned and I really enjoyed them.
Roti is an unleavened bread. It is served in some of the Caribbean islands and in Indian cuisine. The next dish was Scallion Roti which were crispy pancakes filled with scallions with a spicy peanut/curry dip on the side, with a slight kick, just enough to get those taste buds dancing. Loved them, as well.
I had a garden salad…I don’t think you need an explanation….ginger dressing, the best!!
A dish of sashimi was ordered. Tanaka’s presentation was so elegant in its simplicity. So beautiful!! It tasted as good as it looked.
Just remember that there is plenty of parking!!
See you…have a good one!!
February 27th, 2012
I thought nobody would be eating out the day after Valentine’s Day. How mistaken I was, when my husband and I decided to go to Stingray, located at 59 Lake Ave. Tel. 302-227-6476. Website? www.stingrayrestaurant.com.
It was crowded, lively and with plenty of young people. This restaurant is a favorite of many. It is trendy, hip and cool.
A full bar with plenty of seating; a lounge on one side of it offers comfortable sofas and lower tables for casual conversation and mingling. Pictures? Sorry, it was crowded and you have to give people their privacy.
Stingray does not close during the week. It is open every single day. Mondays through Fridays it opens from 4 p.m. until 1 a.m. On Saturdays and Sundays it opens at Noon until 1 a.m.
Check the website above mentioned. You will be able to go through the menus. Stingray offers catering and check for upcoming sushi cooking classes that are held at the restaurant.
Ever since I started my blog I have repeated many times that all my reviews and pictures of restaurants are my personal opinion. I enjoy going out to dinner; could be a hot dog stand, a food truck, casual or fine dining. At times, I like a a restaurant on a specific night; other times the same restaurant might leave me lukewarm. With all that said, then, this is my review of my visit to Stingray on 2/15/12.
I liked the atmosphere and the music. I felt I was eating at a lounge; lights dimmed just enough; fun and relaxing at the same time.
We ordered some edamame with a soy ginger dipping sauce, fresh lime and sea salt. I love plain edamame; the dipping sauce was excellent.
Towels to clean our hands had been brought to the table already.
My husband ordered sushi rolls. Unakyu which was a grilled fresh water eel and cucumbers, outside sesame seeds.
 Unakyu and Man Eater Sushi Rolls And, the Man Eater which was fried fresh salmon with jalapeno and spicy mayo; sprinkled with chopped fresh cilantro.
I noticed he was just looking at them and eating them really slow. Not thrilled. You know, you can tell when the person is hesitant. I decided to try one of them. The best way to describe it? Boring. There were no games playing with your tastebuds. He managed to eat most but left a few on his plate.
On the other hand, my Chilean Sea Bass, sambal chili glazed with a crunchy sticky rice cake and bamboo shoot salad was excellent. The fish was perfectly cooked and seasoned. A bite of the sea bass with the crunchy sticky rice was the best. Talking about having a party with my tastebuds.
No dessert for us on that evening….will be back to study the sushi menu once again.
Note: I asked for fresh wasabi; our server said they did not have any. Hopefully, they will add it to their menu. It does make such a difference.
Talk to you later…
January 27th, 2012
I think I would like to have some Vietnamese soup, he said. He, meaning my husband. I gave him that look like he had horns coming out of his head. Really? Is that so? It’s not like we live in New York where out the door and you can get anything you want.
He continued….”we” can make it. Another no no. “We” means, “you can maket it”. So, we went to Lily Thai instead, located at 10 North 1st St. in downtown beautiful and warm Rehoboth Beach. Yes, it was at that time of the evening and 54 degrees. Tel. 302-227-3348.
 Rehoboth Avenue and 1st Street I have gone plenty of times to Lily Thai. And, have written about it, as well. I was late in discovering this small restaurant that has been around for a few years now. Originally, it was BYOB. Then, an application process cut that out until last year they finally got their liquor license. It has made such a difference; people do like to have a drink with dinner.
Lily Thai opens 6 days a week for lunch and dinner, closed on Mondays, at this time of the year. They have great specials, and it is very affordable.
The last time I was there I had a dish that even though I took a picture, then I could not remember what it was. It was one of the specials of the evening. Last night I found out that what I had eaten was Chili Crusted Eggplant. Lightly fried Thai eggplants flavored with sweet and spicy roasted chili sauce, chicken, shrimp, tomatoes, onions and topped with fresh cilantro.
Ingredients for Thai food are mixed together in such a way to create different appetizing flavors. Thai food plays with your taste buds; it’s like they are having a great party.
Last night my husband then decided to have their Pad Thai with tofu and extra peanuts. Completely forgot about the Vietamese soup. It was a large portion, almost enough for 2 people. Rice noodles with tamarind pulp, bean sprouts, red tofu, egg and crushed nuts.
I decided on the Duck Grob Roasted Chili. It was one of their specials. Roasted Chili, sweet crispy honey duck, crusted eggplants, tomatoes, onions, sweet and spicy roasted chili sauce. I love the Thai eggplants and this dish was really good with just enough kick.
Biologists consider eggplant to be a fruit and not a vegetable. An eggplant can absorb almost any flavor from any of the ingredients in a dish as well.
For dessert we had the imported mango, sweet sticky rice, topped with coconut cream. The last time I had it it was so good. This time, well not that great. The mango was a little hard and not good at all. This is not the mango season in many parts of the world so maybe that was the reason.
All in all, our meal was very good. Lily Thai is like a neighborhood restaurant; don’t feel like cooking and want flavorful and colorful food?….then you know where to find it now.
Talk to you later….
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