January 6th, 2011
MIXX, American Fusion Restaurant, Restaurant, Review, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware Beaches
I have to tell you that back on June 3, 2010, I wrote a post about MIXX. When I first visited this restaurant I was pleasantly surprised by the decor, the service, the ambiance, and of course, most importantly, the food.
I went over what I had written on that post, and I must admit I would not change a thing on it. What a coincidence; again I was visiting MIXX on a Wednesday; gourmet burger night. Friends were joining us for dinner, as well. Their first time at MIXX.
Cindi and Ross are good friends from Ocean City and it has been some time since we had seen each other. The moment we sat down Ross was so happy. MIXX is casual, eclectic, intimate, a little hip, and just the right size. His type of restaurant.
MIXX is located at 26 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971. The tel. is 302-226-8700. The website? www.mixxrehoboth.com. It is recommended you make reservations, but we did not have any. We were seated immediately; right after, it started filling up.
Cindi and Ross could not believe how comfortably crowded the town of Rehoboth was on a Wednesday night in January. Even though there are restaurants that are closed, Rehoboth Beach has a vibrant community that supports the restaurants that do stay open. These restaurants, in turn, offer great specials, practically every day of the week.
On Wednesdays you will find $8 Gourmet Burgers and Half-priced martinis at MIXX. So we started reading the menu; I knew what I wanted, though.
Yes, I wanted one of the burgers. They had 8 choices. Besides burgers MIXX offered appetizers, flatbreads, soups, salads and entrees like Deviled Short Ribs, Macadamian Crusted Rockfish, MIXX Crab Cakes and Mahi Mahi, which was topped with a papaya mango relish, served with dirty rice and grilled asparagus.
I have to make a comment regarding food allergies and they way MIXX deals with such a sensitive subject. Their menu has (gf) after all items that are gluten free; they have plenty of choices. If you are vegetarian/vegan, then they suggest you call ahead and their chef will prepare a special entree. It is so refreshing that the restaurants in our beaches are addressing these needs.
We started with the Margarita Flatbread which was simple and tasty with fresh tomato, basil, spicy marinara, topped with fresh mozzarella.
We also ordered the Hot and Spicy Edamame, which were tossed with hot and spicy sesame oil. That dish was gluten free.
Two salads were ordered, as well. Both were gluten free. A Wedge Salad which was an Iceburg lettuce wedge with peppered bacon, hard boiled egg, roasted corn, bleu cheese crumbles, siracha ranch dressing.
An Autumn Salad with wild grain rice, wine soaked raisins, dried fruit and cashews, served over mixed g reens with a maple mustard vinaigrette. That salad was ordered as a tapas size.
Most of the menu items can be ordered as full or tapas (smaller) portions.
I ordered the Apple Pork Burger, which had grated apples, ground pork, rubbed sage, topped with caramelized onions, served with maple creme fraiche. The combinations of all those flavors were good; sweetness well received. I chose truffle fries for my side dish.
Cindi had the Black & Blue Bison Burger, with cracked pepper seasoned ground bison, topped with blue cheese crumbles, lettuce and tomato. She also chose the truffle fries for her side dish. She thought it was delicious and even took some home.
Ross decided on the Angus Beef Burger, topped with bacon, roasted red peppers and pepper jack cheese, side of chipolte mayo, which he declined. It hit the spot. His side dish was the sweet potato fries.
Truffle fries vs. sweet potato fries? For me, it is a toss up.
My husband decided on 2 appetizers for his dinner and they looked beautiful.
The Crab & Feta Stuffed Portobello – It was a marinated portobello, lump crab and feta cheese topped with provolone, roasted red peppers and finished with a balsamic drizzle. Gluten free, of course, and he loved it.
He thought the Seared Scallops were perfectly cooked and seasoned. They were served with shredded brussels sprouts, bacon, and a Dijon mustard aioli. Again, gluten free.
And, what can I say about the service? Courtney was attentive, making sure all our needs were taken care of. Pete came to talk to us, as well.
MIXX opens from Wednesday through Sunday at 5:30 p.m. Sunday Brunch from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. On Thursdays they will offer half priced wine (glass or bottle), and Free (tapas) Appetizer, Soup or MIXX Salad. Sundays is buy one entree, get one free.
So many choices, so many restaurants to try…a lot of possibilities….One thing for sure is the fact that sharing a meal with friends…is and will always be, priceless!!
Winter Blues?…..get out, take a walk, sponsor the restaurants, the shops…enjoy this unique time of the year at the Beach….Talk to you later….
Tags: American Fusion Restaurant, Delaware Beaches, Full Bar, Full service restaurant, Gluten Free, Gluten free awareness, MIXX, rehoboth beach, Restaurant, review, Sunday Brunch
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