October 14th, 2010
I found myself thinking about Delray Beach. I guess the weather today in the Delmarva Peninsula has not been the best. But, why am I complaining? It has been so beautiful for the past couple of weeks. I guess I do not want it to change. I don’t like when it gets dark so early and takes forever to get light in the morning.
I look forward to visiting this Village by the Sea in Palm Beach County. It is really a fun town; enhanced by its residents.
I have a lot of expectations for the upcoming season in Delray. This town has fabulous restaurants and I want to see if they are still as good as the last time I was there. Most of the restaurants have “al fresco” dining and on warm evenings it is the best feeling to let your meal settle and your conversation flow while relaxing in a comfortable atmosphere.
Following is a list of the restaurants that I have reviewed this past year in Delray and all you have to do is click on the month under Archives and scroll down to the date, if you would like to read the review.
Vic & Angelo’s Enoteca, 290 East Atlantic Ave. – 9/29/09
Cut 432, 432 E. Atlantic Ave. – 11/4/09
Cabana El Rey, 105 East Atlantic Ave. – 11/25/09
Jimmy’s Bistro, 9 South Swinton – 11/27/09
Lemon Grass, 420 E. Atlantic – 12/1/09
The Office, 201 East Atlantic – 1/16/10
La Cigale, 253 S.E. 5th Ave. – 2/24/10
Tramonti, 119 E. Atlantic Ave. – 2/26/10
Like I said, I will go back to them but there are so many other ones to try.
If you are in Delray this week-end you might want to check the following events.
Friday, 10/15 – Pumpkin Patch at the Cason United Methodist Church, 342 North Swinton. Tel. 561-302-276-5302, from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and Sundays Noon until 7 p.m.
Friday, 10/15 and Saturday, 10/16 – Shark feeding at the Sandoway House located at 142 S. Ocean Blvd. For more info., please visit www.sandowayhouse.com.
Friday, 10/15 until 2/27/11 – “The Cat’s Meow” – A Purrfect Celebration of Cats…from Mild to Wild. Location? The Cornell Museum of Art & American Culture located at the Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton. Tel. 561-243-7922. Website www.oldschool.org. Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and Sundays from 1 p.m. until 4:30 p.m.
Friday, 10/15 is the Gallery Walk from 7 – 10 p.m. at Atlantic Ave. & NE 2nd Ave. Participating galleries open for extended ours so that you can visit and learn more about them. Delray has amazing artists.
Entertainment at Johnny Brown’s, 301 E. Atlantic Avenue. Besides music there is also food; burgers, ribs, sandwiches, salads and full bar.
Friday, 10/15 – The Jonsons from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m.
Saturday, 10/16 – The Flyers from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m. I saw this group personally and it is fantastic. If you want to know more about them visit www.myspace.com/theflyersmusic.
Have a great week-end….talk to you later….
October 13th, 2010
I cut out recipes all the time from different magazines and publications to try them when the mood strikes me.
The other night I felt like this recipe had enough kick to start the evening. I really made this recipe my own because I did not have all of the ingredients; a little substitution here or there still made the recipe one that I would like to make again.
Shrimp & Sausage Red Rice
3 tbsps. bacon drippings
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green sweet pepper
1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
3 cloves of garlic, minced ( I used 1 clove)
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
1/2 to 1 tsp. kosher salt (optional)
1 14.5 oz. can whole tomatoes, crushed
1 rounded tbsp. tomato paste
2 cups chicken stock
1 tbsp. butter
1 cup long grain rice
8 oz. andouille or cooked, smoked chorizo sausage, sliced in 1/2 inch rounds
1 cup sliced fresh okra
1 lb. medium peeled and deveined shrimp (I bought the easy peel shrimp)
Well, now I have to tell you that I could not find okra in the market the other day, I forgot to buy the jalapeno pepper and I did not use tomato paste because the can I had in the house was questionable regarding the issue of gluten free. Instead, I added 1/4 cup of tomato bisque that I found in my cabinet.
Oh, I did not have a green pepper either so I substituted roasted red peppers instead and added a 1/4 cup of sliced, green salad olives with peppers. Hey, it really was good, though.
In a large skillet heat bacon drippings. Add onion and cook over medium-low heat without stirring for 5 minutes.
Add the sweet pepper, jalapeno, garlic, thyme, and crushed red pepper. Sprinkle with 1/2 tsp. of salt, if you want to and a few grinds of black pepper.
Cook over low heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until onion and pepper are soft but not browned.
Add tomato and tomato paste. Stir in stock; bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes. Taste for seasoning; it should be highly seasoned to flavor the rice.
In a heavy bottom pot or heavy 12 inch skillet heat butter over medium heat until melted. Add rice; cook stirring constantly for 1 to 2 minutes until the rice becomes translucent.
Carefully stir in the hot tomato mixture. Cover quickly and cook over low heat for 20 minutes.
Add sausage, shrimp and okra, mixing in gently with two forks. Return cover and cook 15 minutes or until the shrimp is opaque and most of the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
Remove from the heat and let it rest for 3 to 5 minutes before serving.
Serves 6. Just add a green salad or green steamed vegetables.
Note: To crush canned tomatoes, just put them in a bowl and with your hands break them to pieces.
Andouille Sausage is from French origin and it is mostly associated with Cajun cooking. It is spiced and heavily smoked. The one that I used in the above recipe was also gluten free.
As you can see the recipe was a little different but cooking is sometimes not an exact science; the right ingredients even though they might be substitutions will still make a great meal; if it is cooked from the heart.
October 13th, 2010
As I sat to write this post on Tuesday evening I was not sure how I was going to approach it. But, right in front of me were my new phone and my new camera. And guess what? Both of them are now bigger and wider; not slimmer like the ones I have seen other people own. I wanted them that way.
For all my posts the camera that I have been using is a Kodak Easy Share. This week I got the Kodak M850. It is slightly bigger but it handles well and it has better capabilities. But this post is not about Kodak; it is about my experience of getting a new phone from Atlantic Cellular in Lewes, Delaware.
I remember many years ago when my kids were in the lower grades. Apple Computers came to the Delmarva Peninsula and chose 4 families for a documentary on the importance of computers in schools and in the home. My family was one of those who was chosen. During the filming in our home one of the Apple Reps. started explaining how this documentary would be shown in schools across the country. Then, he mentioned that when computers are bought, they immediately become obsolete because new technology is on-going all the time. That people only use a fraction of what a computer can accomplish. But, what stayed with me was that he also said that people should buy computers for their needs; not just because it is the new one; the more sophisticated one.
I am sure you are thinking o.k. then what? I have applied that concept to my cell phone. Just like everyone else, I cannot live without my cell phone. What was I thinking when for so many years I resisted getting one? It has been a long time since I thought that way. But, my first phone was bought for emergencies. Not soon after that, I was talking all the time on it and yes, I was hooked. What can I say? Then, texting and more texting. My kids were regreting the fact that they showed me how to text.
And I was regreting the fact that I was so accessible to everyone, including them. In the grocery store, in the car, in Church, you name it, they found me. And how about cell phone etiquette? Restaurants, people texting at the same time they are talking to you. Oh, please I would love to say it isn’t so but the fact of the matter is that it is all around us.
Then the cell phones got smaller and slimmer. I could not find it in the pocketbook. It would keep on ringing; another missed call. So, last week when I went to Atlantic Cellular I saw a phone that reminded me a little of the older ones; it was fairly new, though. I decided that next time that’s the one I would get. It felt like I was holding a phone in my hand. And, that phone was going to be easily found among all my lipsticks, wallet, checkbook, brush, notebook and the occasional book that find their way inside by bag. Thank God I found it. My upgrade was not going to be until October 9th. I had patience, I could wait.
Upgrade; oh yes, that’s another subject. My husband and I have the oldest phones because our upgrades have been taken by our children.
You can ask Mark D’Ambrogi; I have known him for many years. He is a Sales Associate with Atlantic Cellular, 18376 Coastal Hwy., #1, Lewes, DE 19958. Tel. 302-644-2644. Atlantic Cellular has other sales associates but I only deal with Mark. The moment he sees me coming in he knows that he probably has to send a cell phone to my kids somewhere in the United States, asap.
I have been a customer of Atlantic Cellular for so many years. They have been in this location for about 18 months; in the area for about 15 years. There is another location on Rt. 24. That telephone is 302-945-3334. The new location in Lewes is very bright, comfortable, the sales associates are friendly and knowledgeable.
I told Mark I was coming back for a new phone, but guess what? One of my children had his phone stolen and then told me that there was an upgrade available and he took it. He needed to replace the phone immediately so he did it where he is currently residing. Not again!!
I needed a new phone so I decided to go ahead without the upgrade. The one that I got was the Casio G’z One Brigade. Tough little phone with all kinds of applications but all I need this phone to do is make calls, text and take pictures, as well. It is rugged, resistant to dust, water and shock. Like I said before, it is heavy but feels good in my hand. My husband says it feels like you are holding a brick. The best part is the keyboard is a little raised so you can easily text; the screen has great visibility, as well.
Atlantic Cellular has so many programs that if you are interest you should stop by or give them a call. They can taylor a program to fit your needs.
So many phones available; with so many applications. Where do we go from here?
I love my new phone. I am still learning how to best use it. Then I got a phone call from a friend asking me, after I had texted her from my Brigade, if I had now joined the technology enhanced community in the 21st century. I had to laugh because coming from someone that cannot turn a computer on …. don’t worry she is a good friend and I can make this type of comment without offending her. But I would like to tell her that my new Brigade is an all digital phone. It has text messaging, picture messaging, video messaging, mobile web, VZ Navigator, Chaperone, Media Center and V CAST Music with Rhapsody among other things. I just won’t use all of that.
 Transferring contacts and 300+ pictures to my new phone. So, I guess I am set…thanks Mark…talk to you later….you know I will….
October 11th, 2010
Rehoboth Beach is one of those coastal towns located in Delaware that is known for its good restaurants. Even though I have lived here for many years, there are still some that I have not visited.
A year ago I started my blog and during this past year I have reviewed some of the downtown restaurants. Once I have reviewed a restaurant or business I send them an e-mail. My reviews are, of course, my personal opinion. I think the restaurants appreciate comments; how the customer has been treated from the moment he or she steps into their establishment.
With that said, I am now getting e-mails with the fall offerings and specials. The following list, is by no means complete. I am getting there and I will keep passing on the information as I get it or find it.
The Back Porch Cafe – 59 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach, 302-227-3674, www.backporchcafe.com. The restaurant will be open in October for long week-ends. They will be serving their fixed price menu on Thursdays. Regular dinner menu will be available Friday through Sunday. The Back Porch is open for lunch on Fridays and Saturdays and for Sunday Brunch.
They will close for the season on Sunday, October 31st.
Note: I wrote a post on the Back Porch on 10/1/09. If you would like to read it, please click under Archives on the month of October and scroll down to the date.
Big Fish Grill – Even though this restaurant is not in downtown Rehoboth I decided to include it since its sister restaurant, the Summer House, is.
Big Fish Grill is located on 4117 Hwy. One, Rehoboth Beach, tel. 302-227-3474, or 227-3665, www.bigfishgrill.com.
Happy Hour – Only at the Bar. Mondays through Thursdays 5 – 7 p.m., Fridays 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. and Sundays 4 – 6 p.m. 1/2 priced appetizers.
On October 31st – Kids under 12 eat free if they are wearing a costume from 4 – 8 p.m. A picture will be taken and the best costume will be picked, as well.
Big Fish Grill has started cooking classes. I attended one this year and it was excellent. Next one will be 10/23 and then 11/6, 11/10, 11/20, 12/4 and 12/8. Please check the above mentioned website for information and the 2011 class schedule.
Please have in mind that the restaurant is available for fundraising events Sundays through Thursdays from October to April. Please call them for more info.
Note: I wrote 2 posts on this restaurant; one on 1/23/10, during the cooking class and one on 9/20/10. Just go under the Archives and click on those months and scroll down to the dates.
Summer House – Sister restaurant of Big Fish is located at 228 Rehoboth Ave, tel. 302-227-3895, www.summerhousesaloon.com.
Happy Hours are Mondays through Fridays from 4 – 7 p.m. Only At the Bar.
Catch NFL Games – specials on drinks during the game.
On Saturday, 10/30 is the 3rd Annual Halloween Scream Beach Bar Crawl. It is a party and costume contest. The winner will be announced at midnight and will win $200 in cash and the second place will win $50.
On Sunday, 10/31 kids under 12 will eat free if they are wearing a costume from 4 – 8 p.m. A picture will be taken and the best costume will be picked.
Cafe Azafran – 18 Baltimore Ave., tel. 302-227-8100, www.cafeazafran.com.
This restaurant has a sister restaurant in Lewes. It opened this season on trendy Baltimore Ave., one block from the boardwalk.
Mondays – 1/2 price bottles of wine
Tuesdays – Prix-Fixe (3 course menu for $23), plus 1/2 bottles of wine (any wine under $60 on their list)
Wednesdays – Tapas Happy Hour ($7 tapas and $7 glasses of wine off their wine board)
Thursdays – Steak & Wine Nite – 3 great steaks with 3 different preparations. Choose your steak and then choose your preparation for the one price. Steak dinner is served with a green salad, Jason’s bread and olives $17.
Select red wines will be on special by the glass or bottle. Add on for steak dinners $9, either a crab cake, shrimp plancha or seared scallops.
Tapas Happy Hour Sundays – Thursdays from 5 – 7 p.m. at the Bar and Dining Room with $7 Tapas Menu and discounted Drink Specials.
Note: I wrote a post on this restaurant on 8/9/10. If you would like to see it just click on the month of August under Archives and scroll down to the date.
Cafe Sole – Located at 44 Baltimore Ave., tel. 302-227-7107, www.rehoboth.com/cafesole. Their fall specials are on-going.
Half price entrees every Wednesday evening. This is a local’s favorite.
Jazz Festival Update:
The festival is this coming week-end and Cafe Sole is excited to announce that 2 great groups have been booked for their restaurant.
Friday, October 15th – Clap, sing, and tap your feet to the authentic New Orleands sound of “The Cornbread Five”. This is a group of dedicated musicians (and music teachers) who are passionate about honoring the traditions of music from The Big Easy.
Saturday, October 16th – The mellow jazz styling of The Lauren Lark Quartet. Led by awesome singer/songwriter Lauren Lark, the group will revive your memories of the age of smooth jazz and romantic cheek-to-cheek dancing.
Choose a night (or choose both) and call for a reservation.
Sunday Brunch is from 10:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.
Note: I wrote about this restaurant on 9/1/09. If you would like to read it just click on the month of September, 2009 and scroll down to the date.
Conch Island – Key West Bar & Grill. This is another restaurant that opened at 207 Rehoboth Ave. this year. Tel. 302-226-9378, www.conchislandbar.com. It has been well received.
Happy Hour is from 3 until 7 p.m. every day of the week and all day on Sundays.
$4 dozen wings, $1 oysters, 1/2 price steamed shrimp, $2.50 Miller/Light Coors Bottles, $4.50 Captain Morgan/Smirnoff mixed drinks, $4 American Honey Shots and $5 Patron Shots.
Conch Island has entertainment, as well. For more information, please call the above telephone number or visit their website.
Note: My post for this restaurant was on 5/10/10. All you have to do, if you would like to see it, it click under Archives, on the month of May and scroll down to the date.
Confucius – Chinese Cuisine, located at 57 Wilmington Ave., tel. 302-227-2848, www.confuciusrehobothbeach.com. I frequent this restaurant a lot and love their food and service.
Mondays – All fish entrees are 1/2 price.
Sundays – Peking Duck is $15.95 for 1/2 or $29.95 for whole.
Sunday Brunch – 3 items for $10.00
All specials are for dine-in only, while the supplies last.
Note: On 12/21/09 I wrote about Confucius. All you have to do to read it is go under Archives on the left hand side of this website and click on December of 2009 and scroll down to the date.
Cultured Pearl – Located on 301 Rehoboth Ave., this restaurant is one of the most popular in Rehoboth Beach. Tel. 302-227-8493, 302-227-4217 for carry out.
Monday Night Sushi at the Pearl is back for a second season with a couple of new twists and turns to it. Once this night caught on, it got very crowded, so reservations are suggested.
For more info. on what this restaurant has to offer, please check the website.
Note: My post for the Cultured Pearl was on 8/24/10. To see it just click on the month of August under Archives on the left hand side of this website and scroll down to the date.
Eden – Located at 23 Baltimore Ave., tel. 302-227-3330, www.edenrestaurant.com. This is another very popular restaurant in downtown Rehoboth. I tried it for the first time this summer and had a wonderful meal.
Wednesdays – Prix Fixe – 3 Courses for $35.00
Note: My post on Eden was on 9/9/10. Just click on the month of September under Archives and scroll down to the date.
Hobos – Eco Global Fusion Cuisine. Mexico, Europe and the Mediterranean with a few additions in between. Location? 56 Baltimore Ave., tel. 302-226-2226, www.myhobos.com.
Tuesday, October 12th – Whole Body Health Program by Gretchen Hanson, Hobo’s owner and Chef.
This 30 day program is for people that want to feel better, get healthy and lose weight involving cooking classes, a detox from processed foods and an all around food overhaul. It is free and it is at Hobos. It will last until November 16th. It is a complete overhaul of the way you eat eliminating all processed foods, white flour, hfcs, hydrogenated fats, sugar, etc. It involves her undivided attention and lots of one on one counseling time and 5 free cooking classes in exchange to your committing to follow the plan for 30 days.
Gretchen is writing a book which will be finished next spring so the participants will agree to be a part of it, as well. Most importantly, this is not a diet, it is a lifestyle, which means that there is no weighing, measuring and calorie counting; just real, delicious food….
Thursday, October 14th – Hobos Restaurant & Crush & Press jointly host a tasting dinner of Extra Virgin Olive Oils & Rhone Valley + Wines. It is at 6:30 p.m. at Hobos.
It is $55 per person and you can make reservations on line at info@myhobos.com. The olive oils tasted will be available for purchase the night of the event.
Menu will include:
Heirloom tomatoes preserved with lemon thyme and stuffed with arugula pistou
“Cream” of roasted cauliflower and artichoke soup with garlic rouille
Polenta cakes with nutmeg mushroom duxelles
Salt smoked sea scallops and caramelized shallot and leek risotto timbales
Almond Mandarin olive oil cake
Note: I wrote a post on 6/10/10 on Hobos. If you would like to see it just click on the month of June under Archives and scroll down to the date.
Lupo di Mare – One of the many restaurants of the Sodel Group is located at 247 Rehoboth Ave., right by Hotel Rehoboth and Mod Cottage. Tel. 302-226-2240, www.lupodimarerehoboth.com.
Tuesday, October 12th is the Women & Wine Club Event – Starting at 6:30 p.m. “Pino Envy” – Enjoy a 4 course meal matched to wines chosen by Southern Wine & Spirits. Cost is $39.00.
For reservations, please contact Molly King at molly@sodelconcepts.com or at 302-275-0183. A portion of the proceeds from the evening will go to the Rehoboth Beach Village Improvement Association.
Fall Specials:
Wednesdays – 1/2 price pasta
Thursdays – 1/2 price select bottles of wine
Wednesdays – Saturdays, if seated before 6 p.m. – Prix Fixe: 3 Chef designed courses for $19.00
Sundays – Sunday Supper – 3 Chef designed courses for $19.00
Happy Hour – Wednesdays – Sundays, 5 – 7 p.m. – Drink and appetizer specials.
This restaurant is available for specials events and catering. Please call them for details.
MIXX – It is American Fusion Cuisine – Full menu with tapas (smaller) portions. Located at 26 Baltimore Ave., tel. 302-226-8700, www.mixxrehoboth.com.
I enjoyed this restaurant very much when I visited last year. I wrote a review on 6/3/10 and if you would like to see it, just click on the month of June, 2009 under Archives on the left hand side of the website. Scroll down to the date.
Mondays and Tuesdays MIXX is closed.
Wednesdays – $8 Gourmet Burgers, 1/2 price martinis
Thursdays – Half Price Wine ( glass and bottle), $6 Wine flight, plus free tapas appetizers, soup or MIXX salad with entree.
Fridays and Saturdays – Early MIXX – 20 % off entire check until 6:30 p.m. nightly (dining room only).
Happy Hour – 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. (Bar Only) – $3 house wine, $3 all beers, $5 mixed drinks and $7 martinis.
Sundays – Brunch from 10 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
Buy one, get one free (any dinner entree) Sunday evenings.
Please note that there is a 20% theatre discount, if you are attending a performance.
Jazz Update at MIXX:
Friday – 6 – 10:30 p.m. Matthew Kenworthy
Saturday – 7 – 10 p.m. Tear the Roof Off Trio
Sunday Brunch – 10 – 1 p.m. Matthew Kenworthy
If you have any questions, please give them a call since specials and events are subject to change without notice.
It all sounds pretty good, don’t you think? Enjoy!!
Talk to you later….
October 10th, 2010
This past week I had a craving for eggplant. Don’t you feel at times that you are saturated with beef, chicken and fish? I do, so I decided to make this recipe as healthy as I could.
Eggplant was baked, instead of fried, before assembling it in the baking dish, and the breadcrumbs were gluten free. Gluten free breadcrumbs are found the “green isle” of your grocery store; if not, improvise with corn flakes, crushed rice crackers or gluten free flours.
Spaghetti Sauce is also found gluten free in either the “green isle” or in the other isle where the pastas are located. Please read labels.
Eggplant Parmesan
3 eggplants, peeled and thinly sliced
3 eggs, beaten
4 cups (or more) of “gluten free” breadcrumbs. You can season them with basil, oregano, pepper and parsley.
6 cups (or more) spaghetti sauce. Gluten free.
Fresh mozzarella cheese (2 balls), chopped.
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Please grate the Parmesan cheese since some of the ones already grated have preservatives or glutens.
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil.
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
Isn’t it a pain to have to peel the eggplant? You should, though. Dip the eggplant slices in egg, and then in the bread crumbs.
Place in a single layer on a cookie or baking sheet. Bake for about 7 minutes or so on each side. I had to use 2 baking sheets in order to fit the pieces.
In a 9 x 13 inch baking dish spread about 1 1/2 cups of the spaghetti sauce to cover the bottom. Place a layer of eggplant slices in the sauce.
Sprinkle with half of the mozzarella and Parmessan cheeses.
Repeat with remaining ingredients, ending with the cheeses. I made 2 layers.
Sprinkle basil and oregano on top.
Bake in a pre-heated oven for 45 minutes or until golden brown.
Note: If you do not have a gluten allergy then just use Italian breadcrums.
Add a green salad. Already there is so much color in the meal. Make it your own and enjoy!!
October 9th, 2010
I had to take a drive to Dewey Beach; only about 1 1/2 miles from my house. This week-end was the 15th Annual Greyhounds Reach the Beach. Every year, at this time of the year, all you see are greyhounds all over the beaches. Owners are not just satisfied with one; they usually have 2 or 3 or even more.
Anyway, this annual event is the largest gathering of retired racing greyhounds in the U.S. It is not a Greyhound Rescue, Inc. event. It is sponsored by the Greyhound Project, Inc., but because they are close, they always have huge numbers of their dogs attending. For more info. on the Greyhound Rescue, Inc., please visit www.greyrescue.org/fun_stuff/reach_the_beach.shtml.
The Greyhound Project, Inc. is a volunteer, non-profit organization, located in Framington, MA, providing information about and promoting the adoption of retired racing greyhounds.
It was founded in 1992. It promotes the welfare and adoption of greyhounds by providing support and information to adoption organizations, adoptees, and the public. Please check them out by visiting www.adopt-a-greyhound.org.
Greyhounds are great family members. They are calm, intelligent and low maintenance. They will share your couch or your jogging with equal enthusiasm.
I rescued my dog, Addy, about a year and half ago. All I can tell you is that she is so sweet and greateful for me giving her a forever home. The rescue organization I used was Paws of Tomorrow, Ocean View, Delaware. Website www.pawsoftomorrow.com.
The first greyhound I encountered in Dewey was Riley. She was so at ease sitting by Grotto Pizza with her owner. I had to take her picture. She looked like a diva with those sunglasses.
Then I saw the other dog who was exhausted after walking up and down the town of Dewey checking out the vendors. Another diva; relaxing.
On the way to the beach I encountered the people from Ohio that have North Coast Greyhound Connection. Their motto? Change a Life… Adopt a Retired Racer…You will Fall in Love… Please check their website www.northcoastgreyhoundconnection.org.
The greyhounds in the picture were all privately owned.
Right on the beach some of the dogs were in the water or just by the water’s edge.
Then, others, were just relaxing with their owners. I met the ladies that owned an Italian greyhound that, by the way, was a little chilly and the other greyhound that did not move even when I took his picture. They were from Long Island.
What a great gathering on such a gorgeous day!!! It did make me smile…talk to you later…
October 9th, 2010
Ocean City, Maryland, another playground for all of us that love coastal living.
If you are coming to Ocean City be prepared to hit the Boardwalk and turn your diet off. There is just too much to eat; Maryland Crabs, Delmarva Fried Chicken, Boardwalk Fries, Candy, Popcorn and plenty of restaurants for all types of tastes.
Other activities that will give you more exercise? Well, Ocean City has some of the most scenic and challenging golf courses in the area. Fishing? I don’t even have to tell you about that; some of the best in the nation.
The following 2 events are happening as we speak:
The 13th Endless Summer Cruisin’ – Hot Rod Car Show features more than 2,000 hot rods, customs, muscle cars, street machines, classics and more. There is live entertainment. Admission. Websited www.endlesssummercruisin.com, or visit www.specialeventpro.com/endless.php.
Main Location is ocean front at the Ocean City Inlet on the southern part of the Boardwalk.
Saturday 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Sunday 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Oktoberfest Art & Craft Fair – At the Convention Center on 40th St. and the Bay. 100 exhibitors displaying holiday items, gifts, wearable art, etc. etc., complement the traditional Oktoberfest style show.
Saturday 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
More info? Please visit www.oceanpromotions.info.
Have a great week-end….it is a million dollar day…..
October 8th, 2010
I took a drive through Rehoboth Avenue. It looked like summer. Crowded, very crowded. So many events and activities in all the beaches.
The fall is the perfect time to visit all the beach resorts. It is our Second Season; festivals, benefits, fundraising events, runs, walks, you name it.
Everything that make our beaches sizzle in the summer is at your fingertips; popcorn, candy, pizza, french fries, the beach and of course great restaurants. You know, Rehoboth Beach; being such a small coastal town, but the restaurants are amazing, offering the best in local cuisine.
Let me tell you a few of the things that might interest you tomorrow, Saturday and Sunday. Remember no more meters!!!
Saturday, and Sunday, 10/9/10 and 10/10/10 – It is the Annual Rehoboth Beach Christmas Shop at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center. It is sponsored by the Episcopal women of All Saints Church, Rehoboth Beach. Saturday 10 – 6 p.m. and Sunday 11 – 4 p.m. There will be a $2 admission; children under 12 accompanied by an adult are free. Proceeds will benefit local charitable organizations supported by the Church. For details please call 302-227-7202 or visit www.allsaintsparish-rehoboth.org.
Saturday, 10/9/10 – Buddy Fest and Boardwalk Buddy Walk. Week-end event to raise funds and awareness for people with Down Syndrome. For more information of scheduled events please visit www.boardwalkbuddywalk.com. Please note that this has become a very popular event since it was brought to Rehoboth Beach in 2006.
Saturday, 10/9/10 – Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition Mobile Mammography at Tanger Outlets, Rehoboth Beach. 1 – 3 p.m. Breast cancer survivors are encouraged to come and get their picture taken at 2 p.m. For more information please visit www.tangeroutlets.com/pink. You may also call DBCC at 302-644-6844.
Saturday, 10/9/10 – Walk for Farm Animals sponsored by Farm Sanctuary. Registration is at 9 a.m. but the walk will start at 10 a.m. Meet at the Parking Lot of the Henlopen Hotel in Rehoboth Beach. Fee on the day of the walk is $20.
Register at www.firstgiving.com/farmsanctuary or e-mail Leslie Lantz at rehoboth-beach@walkforfarmanimals.org.
Saturday, 10/9/10 – Second Saturday Destination Art Walk. Visit and check out downtown Rehoboth Beach art galleries from 6 – 9 p.m. This event is presented by MOSAIC. If you would like to know more about this association please visit www.mosaic.com.
Is it, actually, a quiet season?….I don’t think so…talk to you later…
 
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