April 16th, 2015
“Fundraising is the gentle art of teaching the joy of giving.” hank rosso
With that in mind I headed south from Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, to meet my friends, Cindi and Ross, for a night of fundraising in Ocean City, Maryland.
It is so interesting to see this town at this time of the year. It is so quiet, but not for long. Beachgoers will be here soon enough and they will be creating their memories at the beach. This most southern part of Downtown Ocean City is where Trimper Rides is located. It was just featured in Strange Inheritances. Trimper Rides is a family owned and operated business located in prime real estate in O.C. Not to see the lights and the laughing and screaming visitors is a sight to be seen.
For a few years…I will call them, the movers and shakers in Ocean City, Maryland, have been diligently fundraising for a much needed hospice facility in the area. Together they are building the funds in order for construction to begin. They need $5,000,000. Already they have $3,000,000 thanks to the generosity of all in the communities.
“Hospice patients most often choose to remain at home. However, a growing number find that at the end of life they are unable to manage alone or need more than a frail spouse can provide. Suddenly, home is no longer the safest place to receive hospice care.” Coastal Hospice at the Ocean will serve the Lower Shore region. For more information, please visit http://www.coastalhospice.org. Or, please call Maureen McNeill, the Director of Development at 410-641-5481.
Unreal to see the award winning Boardwalk this quiet!! Inside Harrison’s Harbor Watch the mood was anything but quiet. It was a festive event with about 225 in attendance.
Harrison’s Habor Watch is located at 806 S. Atlantic Ave., overlooking the Inlet and Assateague Island. This is the southern end of the Boardwalk.
Having fun while raising funds…the main focus of the evening. Blindly choosing a bottle of wine…$20. Raffles!
The live entertainment was by Lauren Glick and Mike Armstrong.
Seventeen of Ocean City’s restaurants brought their “A” dishes to this event. Each station was paired with a unique wine complementing the food.
Oysters to start with were from Harrison’s Harbor Watch. Plump, salty and cold!! We are by the water so having them to start our evening was a no brainer.
Sushi from OC Wasabi. This was a popular station, to say the least.
My love affair with Fried Green Tomatoes continues. Having these ones from Sunset Grille, topped with Crab Remoulade, well, what can I say….awesome!!
They had just brought out the warm crab dip from Crabs to Go…paired with a light Prosecco.
One of my favorite tapas of the evening….Embers/Blu Tuna Tartare Tacos, and, Smoked Salmon Napoleon. The tuna, the lime, the cilantro and the presentation…great.
Touch of Italy has been in Ocean City for the past year. Love that they always take their time to teach their customers about what they offer.
Hooked offered a terrific combination of Basil Scented Tuna.
Barn 34…what a great job!! Two complete different offerings. The stuffed dates…the combination of salt and sweetness. Never fails. Can’t wait to have them again. The shrimp stuffed with cheese were also awesome!!
Spring Lamb from the Atlantic Hotel in Berlin. I like mint sauce vs. mint jelly, though. Very good indeed.
I usually do not eat eggs for breakfast, but deviled eggs are a different thing altogether. These were Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs!! The Cucumber Cups with Spicy Crab Dip….can’t wait for summer. This was presented by Seacrets!
My last tasting was of Crab Guacamole served with Fresh Tortilla Chips from the Captain’s Table.
Sweet Ending Desserts!!
Sweet Dispositions offered: Pecan Diamonds, Key Lime Tartlettes, and White Chocolate, Macademia Nut Cookies!!
Desserts by Rita had assorted Cupcakes!!
Wockenfuss Candies….Now, take a look at the elegant Chocolate Covered Strawberries!!
Tasting, sipping continued for a few hours. It was a total success!!
Cindi, Ross, and I decided that it was time to hit the road…..but not before Cindi showed us that Wine is a Girl’s best friend!!
Note: It was about 9:30 p.m….look at the Boardwalk!! Not one person.
Waiting for Summer 2015!!
March 29th, 2015
Always look forward to visiting churches on my travels. Not necessarily on a time when religious services are taking place. I like them when they are totally quiet. For me is a time for reflection; to pray for my family and friends. I usually stop at churches of all denominations, even though I am Catholic. I thank for our religious freedom. Historic churches and chapels…I am in awe of their beauty and of their strength.
Here are some of my favorite churches and the list is getting longer.
NEW YORK
St. Patrick’s Cathedral is a New York Landmark. In 1785 there were only 200 Catholics and one priest in New York City. The doors opened in 1879. The newspapers hailed the New Cathedral as “the noblest temple ever raised in any land to the memory of Saint Patrick, and as the glory to Catholic America”. When I have visited New York with my friend, Shelley, who is Jewish…she always makes a point to stop at St. Patrick’s. So beautiful.
St. Paul’s Chapel was built in 1766. It is the oldest public building in continuous use in Manhattan. It survived the Great Fire of 1776 and the attacks on 9/11. George Washington prayed here after his inauguration in 1789. It is located at 209 Broadway, between Fulton St. and Vesey St. Still standing against all odds, this church has been a place not only for spiritual healing but for physical refuge, as well.
PUERTO RICO
I grew up in the Island of Puerto Rico. When you see my posts from there is because that’s where my formative years took place. Old San Juan is the Capital and it is over 500 years old. La Catedral de San Juan is formally known as the San Juan Bautista Cathedral, named after the Puerto Rican Patron Saint, San Juan Bautista or Saint John the Baptist. It is located on Cristo St. between Luna St. and San Francisco St. It was built in 1540 and it is the second oldest cathedral in the Western Hemisphere. The Cathedral contains the tomb of Spanish explorer, Ponce de Leon. And, the mummified remains of Roman Christian Martyr, Saint Pio.
Capilla del Cristo or Christ’s Chapel is located at the end of Calle del Cristo, which is also where the Cathedral is located. The Chapel was built to commemorate a miracle. Local lore has it that as a young man lost control of his horse and galloped down Calle del Cristo over the cliff at the end of the road, he prayed to a Catholic saint and his prayers were answered.
Parroquia San Francisco de Asis is located at San Francisco Street #301 in Old San Juan. The Crypt – As in old colonial churches, the remains of Christians were buried in catacombs. This can also be seen at the entrance of the Parish. They are called catacombs similar to the Roman catacombs but they are crypts. In the crypt are the remains of personalities of Puerto Rico. They are considered of important historical heritage.
Iglesia Dulce Nombre de Jesus is located in the town plaza of Humacao. This is where I grew up. It is on the eastern side of the island. I went to primary school at Academia San Jose which was across the street. My family went to church here, my parents were married in this church, and I also made my First Communion there. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Originally, it was a single structure built in 1769. A second church was built from 1825-1826. The present church was built in 1868-1877. It was designed by Don Evaristo de Churruca in the Gothic Revival style. Further renovations have taken place since then.
Parroquia Nuestra Senora del Carmen is located at 33 Marina, in Punta Santiago near my hometown, Humacao. Punta Santiago is a fishing village. Nuestra Senora del Carmen is the patron saint of Fishermen. The official Feast Day is July 16th. I have fond memories of this church. It is always kept in pristine condition. My late husband, John, and I got married here. We chose this church because it was on the beach and it really is pretty, small and cozy. It was the second wedding….first one in Orlean, Virginia and then this one in 2 complete different years. One was not enough!!
SHOWELL, MARYLAND, EASTERN SHORE
Saint Martin’s Historic Church and the importance of historic preservation. For so many years it stood neglected, just waiting for those who would take over the mission of its restoration. It is considered by many historians “to be the finest preserved, most significant piece of American history on the Lower Eastern Shore”. It is an Architectural gem, built in 1756, and a museum located at 11413 Worcester Highway in Showell, Maryland. For more info., please visit http://www.historicstmartinschurg.org.
LEWES, DELAWARE
St. Peter’s Church is located at 2nd & Market Streets in Historic Lewes, Delaware. Lewes is the First Town in the First State. Since 1680 this church has served this community. The early settlers who were members of the Church of England formed its first congregation. The graveyard which surrounds the Church has stones dating back to 1707. Stop by while strolling Lewes.
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND
 
The Baltimore Basilica’s is America’s First Cathedral. I have a deep connection to Baltimore. My late husband was from Baltimore and many years ago, I lived and worked in Baltimore. Love the City. The Basilica’s construction started in 1806. George Weigel, the biographer for Pope John Paul II said “No other Catholic edifice in America can claim to have seen so much history inside its walls”. At least 15 saints or potential saints have prayed in this Basilica. The Crypt inside the Basilica holds the tombs of Archbishop John Carroll, the first Bishop of the United States of America, Archbishop Martin John Spalding, and James Cardinal Gibbons.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
Philadelphia has 4 Catholic shrines: St John Neumann, St. Katherine Drexel, Miraculous Medal and St. Rita of Cascia. Philadelphia is considered a city where the foundations for our right to freedom and religion were laid. The National Shrine of St. Rita of Cascia is located at 1166 S. Broad St. and it was built in 1907. I came to know it during my stay in Philadelphia the summer of 2013.
CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
St. Michael’s Catholic Church is located at 71 Broad St. in Historic Charleston. A National Historic Landmark. Pewes are made of native cedar and remain the same as they have always been. The altar is Victorian. The chancel rail is made of wrought iron. It dates to 1772. George Washington worshipped at Governor’s Pew #43. This church is gorgeous and the docent was so amazingly inspiring.
St. Philip’s Protestan Episcopal Church is located at 142 Church St. in Historic Charleston. The original building was completed in 1724, destroyed by fire in 1835 and finished the rebuilding in 1838. Porticos and columns remind visitors of Roman porticos. This church is also a National Historic Landmark and has the tallest steeple in Historic Charleston. The docent was so nice and proud of her church.
I am looking forward to this list getting longer. These churches welcome us all. Many of them are so simple. Some are architectural wonders. You don’t really have to look for them, some times they find you.
Another magical Sunday….but waiting for summer is what I am doing.
March 25th, 2015
 
The Edmondston-Alston House was the first house museum we visited in rainy Historic Charleston the last week of February. It is called Edmondston-Alston because Edmondston was the first owner who built this beautiful home in East Battery. He was a successful merchant. Financial depressions got the best of him and he had to sell….the new buyer was Alston, who was a member of one of the wealthiest rice-planting families in South Carolina. The house is very open and, definitely worth seeing. This house museum is administered by the Middleton Place Foundation who also owns and operates the Gardens, House and Plantation Stableyards at Middleton Place.
In the back of the Edmondston-Alston House there is a privately-owned luxury bed and breakfast. These were the servants’ quarters. Guests of 21 East Battery Bed and Breakfast enjoy a complimentary tour of the Edmondston-Alston House museum. For more information, please visit http://www.21eastbattery.com. Tel. 843-556-0500
Historic Charleston is full of antique wrought iron. There are accents pieces and intriguing openings.
My cousin, Maru, her husband, and I were standing at the Concierge Desk talking to our favorite concierge, Carrie. She loved us because we did what she told us to do. So, now we were telling her we wanted to visit Middleton Place. This plantation has the oldest landscaped gardens in America…plus there was the connection to the Edmondston-Alston House, which we had earlier in the week visited. How could you visit Charleston and not go to a plantation?
 
We told Carrie that we did not want to go in a bus full of people. We were tourists but we would only go so far. We wanted a private guide. No hesitation, Ian Sanchez, would be the one. Carrie went on and on about how good of a guide he was and how good looking….OMG she said “You are going to love him”. During this conversation, Maru’s husband was like….”I don’t care if he is good looking.” Maru and I were like…We do! He was quickly outnumbered. We even had to wait an extra day to go with Good Looking Guide Ian. We hoped he was worth the wait…and not like the coconut cake; they told us so much how good the coconut cake was that once we tried it, was not a big deal…it was okay, though.
We finally met with Ian Sanchez….he was good looking but not drop dead gorgeous as we were expecting. He spoke Spanish. I believe one of the parents was from the Dominican Republic and the other from one of the islands. Needless to say…Latin looks and southern charm work every time; we liked that! And so we took off with him. He was a really good guide. He took his time in explaining Charleston and its history, knowledgeable, very friendly and easy to understand.
To escape the summer’s heat, the wealthy left their stately homes in Charleston and retreated to their plantation houses. These plantations had formal gardens backed by rivers and woodlands.
Middleton Place is located at 4300 Ashley River Rd., Charleston, SC 29414. Tel. 843-556-6020 Website? http://www.middletonplace.org. Please visit the website for events happening at Middleton Place. We arrived late in the afternoon, so one of our first stops was to tour the only building that is still in operation as a museum. There were 3 residences at one time. The original residence was circa 1705 and the north flanker was circa 1755…these were burned by Union troops in 1865, and then leveled by the 1886 earthquake. The house museum was a gentlemen’s guest wing in 1755. It contains family furniture, silver, paintings, china, books and documents.
I think you should give yourselves more than a few hours to tour the plantation….there is much to see and much to learn.
 
Eliza’s House dates to 1870 and its 2 family vernacular dwelling provides information regarding the conditions of the African American community at Middleton Place before and after the Civil War.
We stopped at the Blacksmith Shop, where iron was being heated, forged and shaped. Middleton Place had both, free and enslaved workers performing different tasks.
Carpentry and Coopering …building and repairing, the coopers made barrels for storage and shipment of rice.
Free range…animals were mingling with the guests.
The Spring House and Plantation Chapel were beautiful. On the lower level, the spring waters provided the perfect place to store dairy and other foods. The upper floor was, apparently, added in 1851 and was used as a chapel for the Middletons’ slaves until the Civil War.
The Mill…It was before the Civil War that the mill was built. Built both as a garden folly and for practical use.
The gardens have rational order, geometry, symmetry, balance, vistas, focal points and surprises.
After the Civil War and the Earthquake of 1886 these gardens were overgrown and neglected. Early in the 20th century restoration began and in 1941 the Garden Club of America gave its highest award by recognizing them as “the most interesting and important gardens in America”.
It is a little unkempt, and a little wild, when looking at the rest of the formal gardens…family tomb and burial sites. The last resting place of generations of the Middleton family…the garden called Bosquet and Tomb.
Notes: Ian Sanchez can be contacted by calling 843-276-4601. You may also email him at iansanchez4@gmail.com. Do you prefer your tour in English, or Spanish? You pick because he can do both. His pledge: “Guaranteed phenomenal tour every time or you don’t pay!!
Information for this post was taken from Middleton Place tour guide info.
Have a good one!! Talk to you later…
March 19th, 2015
A culinary event that will link Rehoboth Beach’s past to modern cuisine!! No better place than to host it than at the Rehoboth Beach Museum, located at 511 Rehoboth Avenue in Downtown Rehoboth Beach. By the roundabout and the Rehoboth Beach Visitor Center. Can’t miss it. This museum is very active offering residents and visitors exhibits and events such as this one. I always recommend a visi to Rehoboth Beach Museum, whether you have been a long time visitor to Rehoboth Beach, or you are discovering it for the first time. From a small coastal resort to a destination….Rehoboth Beach, Delaware is also known as the Nation’s Summer Capital. More info? Visit http://www.rehobothbeachmuseum.org
The Past Meets Paleo! will take place on Saturday, March 28th from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. at the museum. Reservations are required and admission is a canned or boxed food item that will be donated to the Community Resource Center, a charity supported by All Saints Church. The Shelter carries on the work done by the members of FISH Anonymous. Please call 302-227-7310 to make a reservation.
So, this is what’s going on…
Long-time locals may remember the remarkable Helen Tikiob and her generous efforts on behalf of those in need. Mrs. Tikiob formed a group of individuals at All Saints Church that provided help to those in need, including food and rides to doctor’s appointments. The group was named Fish Anonymous, referring to the primitive symbol for Jesus, which is a fish. The group produced a cookbook to sell, with proceeds supporting their charitable efforts. The cookbook was called The Last Resort, a tongue-in-cheek reference to our resort area and the way a busy cook might view the daunting task of selecting a meal to make on a busy day by turning, at last, to the recipes in the book.
Fast forward…..to today’s eclectic tastes in food preparation, and one might look to the Paleo food movement. Paleo food is what some believe is based on food humans’ ancient ancestors might likely have eaten, such as lean meat, nuts and berries.
Another local woman, Denise Vansant, has taken up the Paleo food lifestyle and created a business known as Cave Girl at the Beach. Vansant prepares food for local markets and caters some events. Her father was involved in the food industry, and her childhood was filled with the foods of Armenia and Turkey prepared by her grandparents. She is no stranger to meals made with fruits and vegetables.
The connection where the two women’s lives connect? Denise, a Baltimore girl, married into the local Vansant Family, which is related to the Tikiob Family. Helen Tikiob is her husband’s maternal grandmother…got that?
Upon learning of the cookbook and Denise’s Paleo food business from Denise Vansant, Nancy Alexander, Director of the Rehoboth Beach Museum, followed up on Denise’s wish to blend the two generations of cooks and proposed an event combining recipes from the book updated for today’s tastes.
The result is the event “The Past Meets Paleo”. Denise, the Cave Girl cook, will present food prepared for Paleo palates based on recipes from The Last Resort Cookbook. Member of the Tikiob and Vansant families will be in attendance, a s well as others who helped make the cookbook a reality, including Punx and Jay Wingate.
Call 302-227-7310, make a reservation….take a moment to set aside that canned or boxed food item that you will bring with you as your admission ticket!!
Have a great day in Rehoboth Beach!!
February 6th, 2015
 
What temperature to serve beer? It has to do with one’s preference….mine? I love it ice cold….with a side of steamed crabs!!
The Rehoboth Beach Film Society and the Lewes Historical Society are co-presenting Delmarva Connections. This is a 3-part film series that explore connections to the region around us. The final event of the 2015 series takes place on Friday, March 6th at 7:00 p.m. with a screening of the film, “Brewmore Baltimore” at The INN at Canal Square, 122 West Market Street in Lewes, Delaware.
For those comming to the Delaware Beaches for a week-end of fun and relaxation, March is a wonderful month at the beach. So, I am giving you plenty of time to make plans because this documentary is worth seeing if you are a beer aficionado.
 
This informative domentary chronicles the story of one of the most vibrant and popular industries in the U.S…..BEER!! With nealy one billion in annual sales, the U.S. beer market is growing rapidly. At its peak, in the early 1900s, the brewing industry in Baltimore distributed products by over 40 distinct breweries, and National Brewing Company was a producing over 1 million barrels per year. Although the industry declined, it made a resurgence in the mid-1980s and microbreweries started opening in neighborhoods throughout the city. “Brewing Baltimore” takes us on a journey through Baltimore’s past and present as historian Maureen O’Prey guides us through the city’s rich brewing history. We learn about the old stalwarts of the trade and are introduced to Baltimore’s newes set of modern day brewers. A review on http://www.baltimorepostexaminer.com says “When the film ends, it feels much like the introduction to something much larger. It’s like it’s setting up some grand adventure that is just beginning.” When you open the website above mentioned, put Brewmore Baltimore on the Search.
A post film discussion will be led by filmmaker Nicholas Kovacic and Baltimore historian Maureen O’Prey. Admission for this event is $5 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under. Tickets can be purchased online at http://www.rehobothfilm.com, or by calling the Rehoboth Beach Film Society at 302-645-9095, ext. 1.
RBFS’ mission: To promote cinematic arts and to provide educational and cultural enrichment for our community. The Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival will be November 11-15, 2015….mark your calendars!!
Have a good one!!
Note: My photos are from The Boulder Beer Company in Boulder, Colorado, and Dogfish Head in Milton, Delaware….both tours are excellent!!!
December 8th, 2014
“A good photo is a good photo regardless of the gear used to take it. A person’s skill, knowledge, and eye is what will make photos worth looking at.”
I love taking photos and I used them on my posts constantly. I am by no means a professional photographer. I am one of those “point and shoot” ones. Photos create memories, they tell a story and at times words are really not necessary.
Every second Saturday of the month MOSAIC, sponsors the self guided art and gallery tour from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. It is a time to visit and mingle with participating artists, get to know them up close and personal, and enjoy a culinary treat. It is an art stroll.
MOSAIC”s mission is to promote art awareness in the Rehoboth Beach Area. For more info. and to check the map, please visit http://www.mosaicrehoboth.com.
This coming Saturday, December 13th, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m., the Rehoboth Beach Museum joins MOSAIC ARTwalk, hosting an opening reception for Delaware Beach Life Magazine 2014 Photography Contest Winners. This is an exhibit of the winners for 2014 photo contest. Delaware Beach Life magazine opens this photography contest annually to all amateur photographers. The contest for 2015 will have a due date for entries of July 1, 2015. For more info., please visit http://www.delawarebeachlife.com/photography/photography-contest.html. Remember that the photos must capture life, here, at the Delaware coast.
The exhibit will run through February 23, 2015. The Rehoboth Beach Museum, http://www.rehobothbeachmuseum.org, is located at 511 Rehoboth Ave., right past the canal bridge, when entering Rehoboth Beach. It is also next door to the Visitor Center. The Museum is open Monday and Friday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Admission is by donation. More info? Please call 302-227-7310.
The exhibit is small but strong. The 13 award-winning photographs were chose from among more than 300 entries. Their images captured the many forms of life on Coastal Delaware. The judges referred to the contestants’ photographs as creations of vivid moments.
Terry Plowman, the Editor and Publisher of Delaware Beach Magazine stated: “This year our entrants captured a variety of compelling views, as they skillfully combined color, composition and creativity.”
So if you live in the area, or are visiting, stop by the Rehoboth Beach Museum, to see how this popular beach resort started and how far it has come.
Have a great day…..too chilly for shopping!
November 23rd, 2014
I’ll bet you…..Who hasn’t said this at one point or another? We all have. You are gambling on the outcome of something. Growing up in the Island of Puerto Rico, a destination for gambling, it was no big deal. Let’s face it. You “wanna” gamble, you’ll do it anywhere, even from the comforts of your own home.
In Puerto Rico the islanders do visit the casinos which are in every hotel. Years back the dress code was: men would wear coats and the women were very smartly dressed. Casinos would have racks filled with coats of every size for those that did not have any. After dinner it was fun to go to the casinos and try your luck and hopefully nobody would have to stroll the walk of shame.
One of my favorite casinos in Puerto Rico was the one at the El San Juan Hotel in Isla Verde. Elegant and classic, just like casinos should be. It still looks that way.
Casinos bring out a lot of emotions on people. The gambling factor, the drinking, the undesirables….but, some will always live La Vida Loca. Pennsylvania, and Delaware have casinos. So, when Marylanders were up in arms about the casinos coming to Maryland……I was like, what’s the big deal? The State needs money, and jobs. Otherwise, they will come to Delaware and Pennsylavania, so if you can’t fight them, you might as well join them.
Horseshoe Casino opened in Baltimore, in August of this year. Arriving in Baltimore, I passed it and did not even notice it. That’s how understated it is. Located at 1525 Russell St., Baltimore, MD 21230. Tel. 844-777-SHOE. Website? http://www.caesars.com/baltimore. Right next to the Ravens’ Stadium, Orioles Stadium, and the Inner Harbor….walking distance!!
Horseshoe Casino offers free parking, which by the way is bright, and with plenty of security around the perimeter of the casino. We are in Downtown Baltimore and just like any downtown, security is a must.
Horseshoe has partnered with the local hotels. You can make reservations right from their website. The casino has 122,000 sq.ft. of gaming space. For those that love table games…Blackjack, Craps, Bacarat, Roulette and plenty more. Check the website above mentioned. Slots? Many, many. It is also a multi-level casino.
We arrived early afternoon, just in time for lunch. Entertainment in this cool bar at Horseshoe was already on-going.
For those that love to sit at a bar and enjoy a food court for there is a level just for that.
Celebrity chefs have taken notice of Baltimore and the charm this city has to offer. We decided to visit Guy Fieri’s Baltimore Kitchen & Bar. This restaurant has seating for 350 customers, but it does not feel that big.
Guy Fieri has about 7 other restaurants throughout the U.S. So, this latest one is part of the branding of a chef’s cuisine.
Immediately, we noticed that the servers were attentive and friendly.
Are you hungry? Be prepared for large portions. Shareables, they call it. Eat them tapas style. I am not kidding, the portions were huge and the food was great. You will have to “up” your exercise routine, after dining here.
I started to notice other customers getting their food brought to the table….wow, we were in for some trouble.
The B-More Fries passed by….waffle cut with a creamy blue crab dip, Old Bay and green onions. You see what I mean?
A Caesar Salad!!
A Burger followed those gigantic dishes for 2 people.
We had already ordered and suddenly our table was covered with food…decadence!!
Following is what we had.
Shashimi Won-Tacos – Love these, really, they were delicious. Sashimi grade ahi tuna and mango jicama salsa on crispy wonton taco shells, drizzled with sweet soy and wasabi cream.
Vegas Fries – A Guy Fiori’s signature dish. The crispy cut fries, the spicy buffalo sauce, topped with blue cheese crumbles, served with a blue-sabi dipping sauce. Crispy, well seasoned and the sauces were just right. Yikes!
Lollipop wings served with veggies and Guy’s blue sabi sauce, added to an already exciting afternoon lunch. These particular wings a little sweet and a little tangy! Easy to handle!
How could we not have a salad? Always complementing a lunch or dinner….this was a meal in itself. The Guy-Talian Deli Salad it was called. It was in a crown of prosciutto-wrapped smoked provolone. It was also filled with crisp romaine lettuce, imported Italian meats and cheeses, pickled veggis and tossed in a red wine vinaigrette. Totally, awesome! Presentation and taste did not disappoint.
Needless to say….no dessert was needed or necessary, but they do offer desserts comparable in size to our lunch.
I think Horseshoe is a good addition to Downtown Baltimore. Check the websites for the upcoming events at Horseshoe.
Something that caught my attention was that on Thursday nights, except Thanksgiving and Christmas…Chips & Salsa is a happening thing at Johnny Sanchez. This restaurant offers extended Happy Hour on Thursdays and free Salsa Lessons by dance instructors Mike Fok and Kaya Barraza. This Mexican and Southwestern restaurant was opened by celebrity chefs John Besh and Aaron Sanchez.
Have a good one!!
October 15th, 2014
The Second Season is one of the most beautiful ones at the Delaware Beaches. Even though these coastal resorts are now considered year round, they are a little bit more quiet…the perfect time to discover them!!
Friday, October, 17th – CAPE HENLOPEN STATE PARK – NO ENTRANCE FEE – The Park celebrates its 50th anniversary and wants you to enjoy everything they offer for free….the beach, trails, its beauty. 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. So, have fun!
Friday, October, 17th – “THE HISTORY OF DELAWARE LICENSE PLATES” A First State Culture! – Lewes Historical Society Speaker Series will present this event at the Lewes Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall. Enter the parking lot from Franklin Street. The programs are free and open to the public. This particular evening should be of interest to so many that value their Delaware license plates. In most states the license tag on their cars is just that, a tag, but for some states like Delaware vehicle owners have embraced license plate ownership as a status symbol and a connection to their past. Mike Williams, Chief of Communications for the Delaware State Division of Motor Vehicles will be the speaker on this evening.
Mr. Williams, is a native of Delaware. He will include in his discussion the desirable black and white procelain sets from the 1940s, the black stainless steel tags from the 1950s, and the story behind the controversial front style changes in the early 1990s.
Light refreshments will be served follwoing the presentation. More info. on the Lewes Historical Society? Please visit http://www.historiclewes.org.
Saturday, October 18th – HISTORIC LEWES FARMERS MARKET – Saturdays from 9 a.m. until Noon at Shields Elementary School Parking Lot on Savannah Rd. A producer only farmers market and a place for the community and visitors to gather every week. Celebrating Jazz Festival at the Market, special guest Everett Spells will be present entertaining the crowds. For more information of Historic Lewes Farmers Market, including recipes and events, please visit http://www.historiclewesfarmersmarket.org.
Saturday, October 18th – BATTERY 519 OPEN HOUSE – Fort Miles was a key part of the nation’s coastal defense during and after WWII. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Fort Miles Historic Site is at 15099 Henlopen Drive, in Lewes. Call 302-645-6852 for more info. and to register.
Docents from the Fort Miles Historic Association will be on hand to answer your questions as you tour Battery 519. $3 per person.
Saturday, October 18th – 9th ANNUAL ” WINE, BEER & CHEESE TASTING” – At Cape Henlopen State Park Officer’s Club from 4 to 6 p.m. Admission is $20 in advance and $24 at the door. Tickets are available at the Park Office, Lewes Chamber of Commerce, and R & L Liquors in Lewes. Call 302-858-6127. Please note that your ticket will be your entrance to the Park.
Saturday, October 18th – COASTAL CONCERTS PRESENTS LEON BATES & PORTLAND STRING QUARTET – Location? Bethel Uniqued Methodist Church Hall on Fourth & Market Streets in Lewes. Famed pianist Leon Bates will join talents with the Portland String Quartet, a group admired for its many years of excellent music making. This promises to be a remarkable evening of music. For tickets please visit http://www.coastalconcerts.org.
Have a great time!!
 
 
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