August 20th, 2011
Historic Lewes was founded in 1631. Charming streets, beautiful scenery, quaint, great shopping and diverse restaurants, are some of the attributes of Lewes. But, I have said it many times before; the residents really make the town. They are friendly and go out of their way to make you feel at home. You want to come back again and again. They are proud of their town.
If you are visiting Lewes this coming week, check out what’s going on. There is always something; a concert, a walk, music, a Farmers’ Market.
Sunday, 8/21 – 3rd Annual Greene Turtle Lewes 5K Run/Walk from 7:15 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Run or walk the pretty and flat course nestled in the residential communities at the Villages of Five Points and support the Cancer Support Community of Delaware. There will be a complimentary post-race party featuring music, beer and refreshments at “The Turtle”. For more info. and to register, visit www.cancersupportdelaware.org or call Lily at 302-645-9150.
Monday, 8/22 – Delaware Breakwater East End Lighthouse Tour from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Take a short boat ride and walk in the steps of the lighthouse keeper. Included in the tour is a boat ride, a tour of the interior, and a climb to the lantern room. Also included is the sail-by of the Harbor of Refuge Light Station for close views and photography. These tours are open to adults and children from ages 6 and up (accompanied by an adult). Reservations are required.
For reservations and information, please call 302-644-7046 or visit www.delawarebaylights.org.
“The Delaware River & Bay Lighthouse Foundation is an all-volunteer organization that serves as the caretaker for 2 of Delaware’s 9 remaining historic lighthouses; Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse and Delaware Breakwater East End.
Tuesday, 8/22 – Burger Special and Music in the Evening at On the Rocks located at the Cape May Lewes DE Ferry Terminal. Website? www.ontherocksde.com. Casual, great views, waterfront…and one very delicious burger.
Tuesday, 8/23 – It’s a Summer Concert with Rockafillys at 7 p.m. at Stango Park, which is located along King’s Highway, next to the Lewes Public Library. This is music under the stars, an outdoor event.
It is said that “They rock, they roll, they chase those blues with swing and soul!!” The Rockafillys are one of the Northeast’s premier dance bands. They play everything from 40s R&B and Boogie Woogie to Jumpin’ Blues and Western Swing.
Thursday, 8/25 – Lewes Steps Out for Fitness – This walking program takes place the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. Sign up is at 5 p.m. in the parking lot at Beach 1, then, walk to the Canalfront Park for a full filled activity. All are welcomed.
Saturday, 8/27 – Lewes Historic Farmers’ Market – 8 a.m. until Noon. It is held at the Lewes Historical Society Complex at 2nd and Shipcarpenter streets. More info.? Please visit http://www.historiclewesfarmersmarket.org.
Do you love this market like we all do? Then cast your vote on http://action.farmland.org/site/PageNavigator/Americas-Favorite-Farmers-Markets/sign_up_vote_new?market=709.
Sunday, 8/28 – A Summer Concert with the Diamond State Band at Stango Park at 7 p.m. Stango Park is located right along King’s Highway, next to the Lewes Public Library.
Tuesday, 8/30 – Summer Concert Series with Copper Sky featuring light Jazz/Folk. The concert starts at 7 p.m. at Stango Park, located along King’s Highway, next to the Lewes Public Library.
Have a great week!!!…Talk to you later…
August 19th, 2011
Joining us, here in Rehoboth Beach, this week-end? Then, check some of the events that are being held around town this Saturday and Sunday.
Saturday & Sunday, 8/20 & 8/21 – 38th Annual Outdoor Fine Arts & Craft Show – This is the last chance for your to check out more than 120 artists on the grounds of the Rehoboth Art League. Special activities for children will be provided by Kids Cottage on Saturday only. There will be music and food.
I went last week-end and it was very nice. If you need more info. please visit www.rehobothartleague.org. You can also call 302-227-8408. Rain or shine!!
Parking: Free Shuttle Service – On Saturday there will be 2 shuttles from K-Mart parking lot on Coastal Highway. The shuttles will begin at 9:45 a.m. and will end at 5:15 p.m. from the Art League. On Sunday there will be one shuttle running from 9:45 a.m. until 3:15 p.m. from the Art League.
Please note that parking in Henlopen Acres is limited. You need to adhere to parking restrictions including No Parking on Street. Unless there is a “no parking” sign, all vehicles must park on the grass with tires off the pavement. Really, is true.
Entry fee is $5.00. For a complete schedule, please visit the website above mentioned.
The Rehoboth Art League is located at 12 Dodds Lane in Henlopen Acres, Rehoboth Beach.
Saturday, 8/20 – Adopt-A-Thon for Safe Haven Dogs from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at WSFS Rehoboth Parking Lot on Rt. 1 between Giant and Walgreens. Bring the whole family. Even family dogs on leashes are welcomed.
Schedule – 10 a.m. 12:30 p.m. – Meet Safe Haven’s Rescue Dogs. Parade at 11:00 a.m.
1:00 p.m. – Pet Contest for Family Dogs. Best in Show, Personality, & Kids Choice.
There will be face paining, a coloring station and mask making, as well.
Doggies at the Beach mascots, Biscuit & Freckles will be there too. Doggies at the Beach is offering free baths to all adoptions.
Animals bring so much love into people’s lives. Doggies at the Beach is a cage free facility with 24 hour human supervision. Always caring about the community, they are informing us of what’s also going on this week-end and beyond.
News from Doggies at the Beach – Nicole, known as the DE Dog Whisperer has been the puppy and doggie trainer for the last couple of years. She has joined their staff a their new Manager. She will still continue to hold the training classes.
September Schedule:
Wednesday 9/7 – 10/5 – Puppy – 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Wednesday 9/7 – 10/5 – Doggie – 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
or,
Saturday, 9/10 – 10/8 – Puppy – 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Saturday, 9/10 – 10/8 – Doggie – 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Their next Discount Vet Day will be Saturday, 9/10 from 9 – 11 a.m. First come, first served. Puppies, doggies and cats can be vaccinated, as well.
Doggies at the Beach is located at 18806 John J. Williams Highway (Rt. 24). Tel. 302-644-8200.
Saturday, 8/20 – Delaware SPCA Run for the Paws 5k – Dewey Beach. Mascots Biscuit and Freckles will be in attendance, as they usually are in all doggie related events.
This will be their 3rd annual Run for the Paws begining at 8:00 a.m. on Dogsworthy Street in Dewey Beach.
Join animal lovers as they take to the streets to help homeless and abused animals. You can choose a 5k or a 1-mile dog trot. Stay after the race for fun, refreshments and an award ceremony hosted by The Starboard Restaurant.
Food Drive – Safe Haven has a drop off basket at Doggies at the Beach. Dry food for both, dogs and cats, would be appreciated.
If you would like to know about Safe Haven, please visit http://www.safehavensanctuary.com. Their tel. is 302-856-6460.
Summer Theater and Entertainment at Clear Space Theatre, located at 20 Baltimore Ave. Website? www.clearspacetheatre.org. Tel. 302-227-2270.
Tickets are available on line or you can stop by the Box Office.
Chicago – Saturday and Sunday 8/20 and 8/21
100 Years of Broadway – 8/23, /8/24, 8/25, 9/2, 9/3 and 9/4
Words & Music: By Gershwin – 8/26, 8/27, 8/28, 8/30, 8/31 and 9/1
Have a great week-end!!….talk to you later…
August 19th, 2011
Are you thinking….there she comes again!! Oh, well. You know what happens? When it hits you or your family, then you spring into action, just like anything else.
I got an e-mail from Sharon who every year visits the Delaware Beaches. The difference this year is that she has been diagnosed with celiac disease. No gluten (wheat flour or its derivatives); so….how about Grotto Pizza, a favorite of hers? She read my post on Grotto’s new addition to their menu. You got it, Gluten Free Pizza!!
I don’t know Sharon but I know that brought a smile to her face. She wanted to know more. I sent her a not so short e-mail with additional information on our restaurants that are sensitive to the customers with food allergies and intolerances.
I know how hard it is to go to a restaurant and at the mention of the word “gluten free”, the glaze clouds the eyes of a waiter. It just happened to me this week. It is not her or his fault. On this day and age, as celiac disease is at the forefront of food allergies, restaurants need to inform their staff about this and other food allergies and intolerances because there is a difference, and it is important.
“A true food allergy causes an immune system reaction that affects numerous organs in the body.” It can be severe or life-threatening. An intolerance or sensitivity is less serious. It is limited to digestive problems.
It is evident that eating out is getting easier when you have a food allergy. I have seen the improvement.
The response of some restaurants varies. Not on purpose. There is a lot of ignorance and there is also the chef that has a concept of his dish in a specific way. To change it would completely ruin his masterpiece.
Two restaurants that are rising above the rest, here at the Delaware Beaches, are Big Fish Grill and Bethany Blues. These two restaurants, by far, are the best I have encountered, anywhere, regarding their handling of customers with food allergies. Kudos to them!!
Big Fish Grill
I am a habitual customer of this popular restaurant in Rehoboth Beach. There is always a line but I have a tip for you. If you go through the entrance of the Tiki Bar, you can grab a high top or sit at the bar without the assistant of a hostess. The service is just as good there. I, actually, prefer it.
I questioned if the crabcakes had any fillers. She said “just a little bit for binding”. Oh, it is just that my husband has a gluten allergy. I left it like that. I turned around and the Manager was there wondering who had the gluten allergy. Only the Manager at Big Fish will come and talk to you about an allergy.
After the food is prepared, she will inspect the dish; then the food will be brought to the table by him or her.
Big Fish is located at 20298 Coastal Highway, Rehoboth Beach. Tel. 302-227-FISH. Website? www.bigfishgrill.com.
When visiting the website you can click on Menu. On the right hand side you will see all the menus available for each allergy. Dairy Free, Egg Free, Garlic Free, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Shellfish Free.
On that evening, just sitting at the bar, my husband enjoyed, worryfree, a Thai Wrap and some gorgeous shrimp.
I usually order their House Salad, which has wild greens with tomato, gorgonzola, walnuts and maple walnut vinaigrette. Then, I have them top it with their caramelized Atlantic Salmon. It is delicious. I can’t get enough of it.
Bethany Blues
This restaurant and music venue takes its customers with food related allergies very seriously, as well.
Bethany Blues is located at 18385 Coastal Highway, Lewes, and in Bethany Beach you can find them at 6 North Pennsylvania Avenue. In their website, www.bethanyblues.com you can click under Menu, then click under Allergy Concerns. You will get plenty of info. there.
Again, at Bethany Blues, the Manager will come and talk to you about your food related allergy.
Bethany Blues, I am coming back; just waiting for the Second Season at the Beaches, which is fast approaching.
Even though there plenty of other restaurants that can accommodate you at the Delaware Beaches, these 2 really do stand out.
Let me know what you think…talk to you later…
August 17th, 2011
It has not been even a month since I wrote about the Cape May-Lewes Ferry. I could never get tired of that view. Relaxing, peaceful and serene.
There is a tall ship anchored, which adds to a most spectacular and unique site. I went to check it out.
Its name is the Kalmar Nyckel. It is also Delaware’s official tall ship Ambassador. It is a recreation of the first colonial Swedish ship to arrive in America at what is now, Wilmington, Delaware.
Some of its dimensions are:
Full rigged ship, 141′, 168 gross tons. It is owned by the Kalmar Nychel Foundation. It is one of America’s pioneering colonial ships. For more information you can visit www.KalmarNyckel.org.
The tall ship will be in Lewes through the first week in September. You can sail the tall ship or you can also have a pirate sail, as well. For full schedule and rates either visit the website above mentioned or, call 302-429-7447.
On Sunday, 8/28, there will be free dock tours from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
The Cape May Lewes Ferry Terminal is located at 43 Cape Henlopen Drive, Lewes. Transportation from the Terminal can be done by bus, trolley or bikes. For schedules, please visit http://www.capemaylewesferry.com/schedules-fares.
I decided that I was hungry. On the Rocks Bar & Grill was on my mind. The hamburgers? They say they are the best. So, why not?
I met Ken who works along with his wife and a few others at On The Rocks. I ordered a plain hamburger. I wanted to get the full effect of this American favorite.
I asked Ken. What makes it so special? His answer was that their supplier is excellent…then right before we cook it we….oh, sorry, it’s a secret. What? You are leaving me hanging with suspense, Ken.
It arrived as I was getting into some of that Calypso/Jimmy Buffet music. It was 1/2 lb. beef, moist, perfectly cooked, and delicious. Just like I had been told. I had an iced tea. I was lucky too. There was a special; Tuesdays it is $8.00 for the hambuger and tea. In the evening it is music on the deck.
Thursday is Bucket of Crabs, a draft beer or a soda for $16. To check out their menu, specials, events, and entertainment, please visit www.ontherocksde.com.
I was surprised by the arrival of Peggy Mitchell. She is the Manager of Food & Retail-Lewes Delaware River & Bay Authority. She thanked me for the the last post. She loves her job. You can tell. She has a passion for it; does not feel like a job, at all.
Peggy told me that they have hosted 6 weddings this year with 2 other ones in September. Other events are also held at this beautiful spot. More info? Please visit http://www.capemaylewesferry.com/book-an-event.
She also told me that this spot is the best kept secret. Some locals do not want it divulged. Sorry, that has been taken care of already.
Did I tell you how friendly everyone has been?
Have a good one!! Talk to you later.
And, there she went again; always on time…
August 15th, 2011
Even before summer started someone mentioned this restaurant to me. It has taken this long to make it there. And it might…..
I tell you what. Lately I have just been getting less than memorable food. It just has been mediocre. I want food that will energize my taste buds and I want restaurants to make me feel as if I could not wait to go back.
So, I really should get back to my cooking. Maybe that will get me to appreciate going out to eat more.
Port is located at 1205 Highway One, Dewey Beach. The Tel. is 302-227-0669. Website? www.portdewey.com. Lunch is served Fridays through Sundays from 12 until 4 p.m. This location used to be the home of The Dewey Beach Club.
They have done some remodeling. A fish tank separates the dining area from the bar.
It was a little loud and not very relaxing since the wait staff kept rushing back and forth.
I ordered The King’s Salad. I think it was supposed to have had apples, but they were missing. Cranberries and mixed greens. I told our waitress to hold the sugar coated walnuts. Blue cheese crumbles and a house raspberry vinaigrette. Once it was cut and mixed, it was actually, pretty good.
For my entree I ordered Rockfish, blackened. I chose the mashed potatoes and different squashes were also included. It was good; but not exciting. I ate it. Don’t kid yourselves. That did not deter me.
My husband ordered the Pad-Thai. Stir fried rice noodles, shrimp, chicken and vegetables with authentic Thai seasonings; garnished with cilantro, bean sprouts and chopped peanuts.
His review was that it was too sweet. It had chicken and shrimp and maybe it should have been one or the other; not both. Not spicy enough, either. I thought he would start his tantrum, but he contained himself.
So, we quickly got our bill, which was somewhat reasonable, and departed.
Note: Port is supposed to have a Thai influence but there are only a few Thai dishes.
Not very exciting, don’t you think? Talk to you later…..
August 15th, 2011
This a post that is to the point; short and sweet. I mentioned that as I was enjoying the art and craft show at the League in Henlopen Acres, my car was being ticketed. Upset, indeed I was.
I visited this morning with the League’s Executive Director, Sheila Bravo. We definitely had a nice conversation. The parking in Henlopen Acres is definitely a problem when an event such as this one is being held. Ms. Bravo did not know that people were parking on that road, therefore, nobody was there to tell visitors not to park on the street.
The sign? It was put afterwards by a neighbor that was feeling sorry for people getting tickets. Mind you that there were a lot of tickets given on that day.
The Rehoboth Art League is meeting today with the appropriate personnel in order for this not to happen again.
The Town of Henlopen was very gracious and professional and no since no signs were posted on that street before I parked, my ticket was voided.
So, thanks to both of you!!
Have a great day!! Talk to you later…
August 14th, 2011
I felt like it was a scene from storm chasers. Going north from the Delaware Beaches, to Philadelphia, to be exact, caught us in a mess of traffic, rain, and threatening clouds. I said to Michael; do you want to stop at the Smyrna Diner? They have scrapple. Did I have to ask?
I was looking for the same diner that years ago I had visited. I knew they had a scrapple sub. Hmm; where the heck were they? I missed the new Smyrna Diner. Not because it was small, but probably because I did not expect to see a very modern looking building with a large Diner sign in front of it. I immediately, got skeptical.
The Smyrna Diner is located at 99 South Cory Lane. If you are traveling north or south on Rt. 1, then get off on Exit 114. The diner will be off of Rt. 13 North. You can check their website, www.smyrnadiner.com. If you did not know the old diner, there is a picture of it in the website.
As you come in, you can still feel the diner atmosphere, but, definitely the place is totally different. It is a large restaurant.
Michael ordered a scrapple sandwich with eggs and cheese on a hard roll. That’s how they serve a scrapple sandwich. Maybe I imagined that it was a huge sub roll.
I ordered, with a straight face, chicken fried steak, which I was told had country fries, bread, eggs (any style), and gravy. Our waitress looked at me a little skeptical but, no, I held my own and told her that’s what I wanted.
I was not about to order a white egg omelette; hold everything that is good and tasty. For crying out loud, I was in a diner.
Michael reassured me and told me not to feel guilty. That it did not look that big. Okay.
It is now late in the evening as I write this post, and I am so guilty….I am not getting on that scale for anything in the world. I would probably have a total depression. I think tomorrow might be a good day to visit the new gym and sign up for some zumba classes. That’s an idea!!
By the way, the food? Let’s say I had higher expectations….
I will let you know how it goes…talk to you later….
August 13th, 2011
The Rehoboth Art League and its location is the perfect setting for an outdoor art and craft. This week-end and next week-end is the Rehoboth Art Leagues’s 38th Annual Outdoor fine Art & Craft Show in Rehoboth.
My friend, Gayle, and made our appearance early. It was so nice walking throught it all. We picked our favorite exhibitors and we also wished they would have had more crafts. The art show is bursting with paintings; more so than crafts.
These were some of my favorite exhibitors:
Anita Peghini-Raber – She has made Rehoboth Beach her home. Naturalistic Expressionism. You can visit her website www.rehobothart.com and see what she is all about.
Another exhibitor that caught my attention was the jewelry made by Astrid Peterson. She had some unique designs with semi precious stones. I noticed how she worked with her customers; friendly, taking time to explain the stones and the process of jewelry making. Her website? www.astridpetersonjewelry.com.
We decided to get some iced tea at The Point Coffee House, which had its owns special corner, serving some delicious and tempting goodies. Their website is www.thepointcoffee.com. Can’t wait to visit them in Rehoboth Beach.
A potter was immersed in his craft with an audience of young children.
We came across The Happyrock Pottery. The potter is Susan Gladstone. Her studio is at Celebration Mall, 20 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach. You can e-mail Susan at thehappyrock@earthlink.net.
Gayle and I were so impressed with her work. Her colors were gorgeous and the pottery was just the right size. Her prices were very reasonable, as well.
This art and craft show will be held on Sunday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Next week-end, 8/20 and 8/21 the schedule will be as follows: Saturday at 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. and on Sunday at 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Admission fee is $5.00.
Please note that you are not to park on the road; park on the lawns. I know what I am talking about because I got a $50 ticket today for that same reason.
 This is exactly what I needed. A balance.
Have a good one!!….talk to you later…
 
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