April 9th, 2012
Art…making a statement in Downtown Rehoboth Beach. The Grand Opening of what used to be a dream, became a reality for Anita Peghini-Raber. As we came in, you could feel her enthusiasm; her smile was wide and her eyes were sparkling. She was so happy. And, so were we all. She had a full house!!
 Anita Peghini-Raber The Gallery is located at 49 Baltimore Avenue in Downtown Rehoboth Beach. Tel. 302-227-2888. Website? http://www.rehobothart.com.
The Manager of the Gallery is Denise Del Vitto. She is originally from Virginia.
 Denise Del Vitto
Due to the Holiday Week-End it was a joyous occasion; those Easter Eggs, definitely, made an appearance.
 Outside steps decorated for the festivities.
As you came in, there were brushes available in case you wanted to express yourself on the prepared plastic canvasses. Kids were having a ball!!
In Anita Peghini-Raber Gallery you will find paint, wood, silver, paper, bronze, ceramic, porcelain and photography. The Gallery represents local and visiting artists. In the website, http://www.rehobothart.com you will be able to see the bios of the artists presently exhibiting at the Gallery.
Anita, herself, is a Naturalistic Expressionist and to see her work and what she has been up to until now, you may visit her website http://www.anitapeghini-raber.com.
The hours of operation are:
Mondays – 10 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
Thursdays through Sundays – 1:00 p.m. until 10 p.m.
Wine, hors d’oeuvres, and a couple of Easter Egg Bars complemented the evening.
The Gallery is so charming, being that is located in an old Rehoboth home. I could not get over at the success of the opening. People were chatting and having a great time.
Art is such a personal thing. At Anita Peghini’s Gallery you will find so many diversed artists working in their own mediums that something will catch your attention.
   
An then the bongos started….A very fun evening on trendy Baltimore Avenue in Downtown Rehoboth Beach.
Have a Great Day!! Talk to you later…
April 7th, 2012
I cannot believe how gorgeous it is. A few degrees warmer would make it the perfect week-end at the Delaware Beaches.
Are you visiting, and, therefore, looking for a place to have breakfast or brunch? Rehoboth Beach has plenty of good restaurants. It is, actually, nationally known for its unique restaurants and excellent chefs.
There are so many people in Downtown Rehoboth. Looks like summer but still feels like early spring.
I hope this list makes it easier for you. And, have in mind that Downtown Rehoboth Beach is a very walkable town. Eat to your hearts content and then, check our our famous Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk.
Some of these restaurants I have tried and some will be tested later….
Summer House Saloon – This restaurant opens 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. On Sundays, they offer Brunch, as well, starting at 11 a.m. They are located at 228 Rehoboth Ave. Tel. 302-227-3895. Website? www.summerhousesaloon.com. Summer House offers different menus for those customers with food allergies; gluten free menu.
GreenMan Juice Bar & Bistro is located at 12 Wilmington Ave. Tel. 302-227-4901. After renovations, this restaurant is open for the Season.
Mariachi Restaurant is located at 14 Wilmington Ave. Tel. 302-227-0115. It is known for its Spanish and Mexican Cuisine. Brunch specials like “Desayuno Cancun”, Tacos Santa Fe, Huevos Rancheros, Omelette Acapulco and believe me, much more. There is a Brunch Special of Brunch and a Cocktail (Margarita, Mimoza or a variety of Sangrias) for $15. Website? www.mariachirehobothde.com/brunch.html.
The Gallery Espresso is located at 70 Rehoboth Ave. in the 1st Street Station. 302-231-2113. Vegan and gluten free items, as well.
Purple Parrot Grill is located at 247 Rehoboth Ave. Tel. 302-226-1139. They start serving at 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Dos Locos is located at 208 Rehoboth Avenue. Tel. 302-227-3353. Website? http://www.doslocos.com. They have a gluten free menu, as well.
Jakes Seafood House with 2 locations. One on First & Baltimore St. in Downtown Rehoboth Beach, Tel. 302-227-6237. The other? On 19178 Coastal Highway. Tel. 302-644-7711. Both restaurants will be serving a full menu starting at 11:30 a.m.
Arena’s Cafe is located at 149 Rehoboth Ave. in Downtown Rehoboth Beach. Tel. 302-227-1272. The Downtown location opens at 11 a.m. until 1 a.m.You can also find them at 20312 Highway One (Coastal Highway). That Tel. is 302-226-2233. This location opens at 7 a.m. until 10 p.m. They serve eggs, sandwiches, platters, omelettes, pancakes, cream chipped beef and lots of other breakfast fare.
Finbar’s Pub & Grill is located at 316 Rehoboth Ave. Tel. 302-227-1873. Breakfast brunch on Holiday Sundays start at 10:30 a.m. Check http://www.finbarspub.com/brunch.html.
Victorias is located at 2 Olive Ave. & The Boardwalk, inside the Boardwalk Plaza Hotel. Tel. 302-227-7169. Website? www.boardwalkplaza.com. They do have an extensive brunch menu; omelette and waffle stations. Eggs Benedict du Jour prepared to order while you check out their buffet. Champagne, Mimosas, and Screwdrivers are $2.50 during the Sunday Brunch.
Cafe Azafran is located at 18 Baltimore Ave. Tel. 302-227-8100. Breakfast is served Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. Oatmeal, granola, fruit salad, chorizo hash, eggs, omelettes are few of the favorites. Oh, I almost forgot, they do have an Espresso Bar. Website? http://www.cafeazafran.com/rehoboth.
Blue Moon is located at 35 Baltimore Ave. Tel. 302-227-6515. Website? www.bluemoonrehoboth.com. Sunday Brunch from 10:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Their menu changes weekly. Bloody Marys and Mimosas are $3.00.
Crystal is located at 620 Rehoboth Ave. They have breakfast all day. It is a very popular breakfast hangout and it does get crowded but they do move customer quickly; not ever rushing you, though. Tel. 302-227- 1088. Don’t forget to ask for the scrapple, well done. If you like scrapple, that is.
Nage Bistro & Wine Bar is located at 19720 Coastal Highway (Rt. 1) across from the Gap Outlet. They serve Brunch every Sunday, starting at 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Tel. 302-226-2037. Website? www.nagerestaurant.com.
Bethany Blues is located at 18355 Coastal Highway. Tel. 302-644-2500. This restaurant is between Lewes and Rehoboth Beach. Sunday Brunch starts at 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Omelettes, French toast, eggs, carving station, seafood, desserts and pastries. Website? www.bethanyblues.com.
Have a Beautiful Holiday Week-End!! Please note that most of the above restaurants also serve lunch and dinner. Talk to you later…
April 6th, 2012
It should be an “eggciting” time this week-end; more so if you are a kid. If you are visiting and would like to experience some of the festivities associated with Easter, check out what’s going on:
Milford, Delaware (about 20 minutes north of Rehoboth Beach)
The Milford Blue Hen VFW Post 6483 will be holding an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, 4/7 at 10:00 a.m. They are located on Williamsville Rd. It is for kids 12 years of age and under. More info? Please call 302-422-4412 after Noon.
Dewey Beach, Delaware Beaches
It is the Fourth Annual Alley Oop Egg Scoop. Saturday, 4/7. Depending on the ages, this is what you will need to look for.
Ages 2 years to 5 years of age will start the egg scoop at 10:00 a.m.
Ages 6 years to 8 years of age will start at 11:00 a.m.
Ages 9:00 to 12 years of age will start at Noon.
It will take place at New Orleans St. in Dewey.
You must register before participating, but can do so even on Saturday morning.
Call 302-227-7087 or e-mail them at info@alleyoopskim.com. Send the child’s name and age group. Please visit their website http://www.alleyoopskim.com. for more information.
Ocean Pines, Maryland (West of Ocean City)
Sponsored by The Ocean Pines Recreation & Parks. Easter activities for the whole family. At White Horse Park, located in the north side just off of Ocean Parkway; 239 Ocean Parkway. Tel. 410-641-7052.
April 7th from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Ages 0 through 9 join Busy O’Hare on a search for hidden Easter Eggs.
Everyone can enter the Easter Bonnet and Easter Basket Decorating Contest which will begin at 12:30 p.m.
Egg Hunts:
2 years of age and under, at 11:30 a.m.
3 years of age and 4, at Noon
5 years of age and 6, at 1:00 p.m.
and 7 years of age to 9 years of age, at 1:30 p.m.
Berlin, Maryland (Historic Downtown Berlin, West of Ocean City, Maryland)
Historic Downtown Berlin has a full day of Easter celebrations on Saturday, 4/7 from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Contests, music, parades, face painting, etc. This town always goes all out.
This is the 17th Annual Berlin Spring Celebration. The Egg Hunt for ages 2 years of age to 10 years of age will begin at 11:30 a.m.
For more information and a list of events, please visit http://www.berlinchamber.org/event-spring-celebration.
Have a fantastic Easter Hunt!!
April 5th, 2012
“One People, One Sky” – – Global Astronomy Month is being celebrated in April. It is the largest global celebration of astronomy since 2009. For more info., please visit www.astronomerswithoutborders.org/global-astronomy-month-2012.html.
Taking advantage of the full Moon this week-end, the Sussex County Astronomy Society in conjunction with Global Astronomy Month, will set up telescopes in Rehoboth Beach, on Friday, 4/6, at the Bandstand/Boardwalk from 8:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. to allow the public to view the Moon. It is Free!!
The Sussex County Astronomy Society was founded in 2000. A group of individuals with similar interests; enjoying the same thing. For more information on the Society, please visit http://www.sussexastronomy.com. It is “your local guide for astronomical happenings”.
Have a good time!!
April 4th, 2012
It has been a long time since I first stopped at Fun In The Sun. They had just moved to this location at 37229 Rehoboth Ave. Ext., Rehoboth Beach. But, they have been in the community since 2005. Tel. 302-227-4878. E-Mail? FunInTheSunGary@Gmail.com.
The weather has been gorgeous at the Delaware Beaches and I am starting to think of the “fun” activities that the beaches present to its visitors. This is one of them.
Fun In The Sun is doing great on this location. Plenty of parking too.
Scooters are not only used for fun; for some people they are their primary mode of transportation.
A few things you should know. There are differences between a scooter and a moped. A moped is a motorized bicycle, basically motorized pedals.
You sit IN a scooter but sit ON a motorcycle.
A moped goes between 20 to 25 mph. Scooters are much faster.
You need a license for a scooter; depending on the size of their engine they could be classified as a motorcycle.
Insurance of a scooter is cheaper than car insurance, but it also depends where you live, if you have a motorcycle license, and how long you have had it.
Vespa is just one brand of scooter. KYMCO is the primary brand at Fun In The Sun. This company has been in the U.S. for over 30 years. In the powersports industry, KYMCO is known for quality, style, performance and affordable prices. Website? http://www.kymcousa.com. You can find them on facebook, as well.
Lots of things to take into consideration but here in Rehoboth Beach is all about taking the scooter out and checking one great beach town.
The owner and operator of Fun In The Sun is Gary L. Smith. He is the first one to tell you that there are plenty of models to fit your individual style. Gary and his staff take pride in their product and what they are offering to visitors and residents.
ScootCoup is a 3 wheeled scooter for recreational use that fits 2 people and even has a trunk. It rents for $40/hour.
If you decide to rent one, a lesson is offered and is included in the price of the rental. You should take a lesson because awareness and riding skills are the best way to avoid accidents.
Fun In The Sun is open from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. As the season gets into gear, extended hours will be offered.
Rental Rates are:
1st Hour $30, 2nd Hour $20, 3rd Hour is FREE, and 4th Hour is $15.
$95 for 8 hours, $125 for 24 hours, $195 for 2 days, and $375 for 5 days.
Please call 302-227-4878 for more info. and to see what specials they will be offering.
Fun In The Sun not only rents scooters; a big part being sales. If you buy from them, and need service, they will be able to pick up and deliver your scooter free of charge. Also, please remember, that there is No Sales Tax in Delaware.
In their workshop they also have storage facilities for those customers that would like to store them for the winter.
You might even be able to meet Winky…..
So, if you are ready for some fun…..then, give them a call.
April 3rd, 2012
This time of the year was a little tricky finding a hotel in New York. I remembered a hotel that I had stayed with my friend, Cindi, called The Blakely New York. I was impressed then by their attention to their guests. On this particular trip, they excelled on their service. It is located at 136 West 55th St., New York, NY 10019. Tel. 212-245-1800 Website? www.blakelynewyork.com.
I was able to get a suite for my cousins and I who were traveling from Spain en route to Puerto Rico; New York would be our meeting place after not seeing each other for about 1 1/2 years. And, we wanted to be within walking distance to most everything.
The Blakely has 16 floors with 8 rooms in each floor. It reminds me of a European hotel; understated. The entrance is welcoming and warm; the elevators are small. The hotel has a restaurant called the Abbocato. Our stay included Continental breakfast. The restaurant is also open for lunch and dinner.
For anyone that likes to drive into New York City, right next to the Blakely there is parking; very convenient.
The Blakely is so centrally located; 2 blocks from Central Park, 1 block from Fifth Ave., a block from the MOMA, Rockefeller Center, Columbus Circle, and many others.
Through our stay we got great service. Everyone was so pleasant and ready to help and guide.
Ariel was one of those. For example, after he brought to our room all the luggage my cousins had I thought he would stay away from us. But no. We were looking for some place to eat and it was close to 10 p.m. He suggested La Bonne Soupe.
I had seen La Bonne Soupe on a prior visit and thought it looked really cute. It is a French Bistro located at 48 W 55th St. Tel. 212-586-7650. Website? www.labonnesoupe.com
It was less than a block from The Blakely. Their motto? “Good Life, With Health, Wealth and Happiness”.
When we arrived it was crowded and they asked us if we had just made a reservation for 3. No, we answered, but that the hotel had sent us.
We sat down and really all we wanted was a warm soup and I also wanted a crepe.
That’s exactly what we ordered. In the meantime, the doors opened and there was Ariel, our Concierge from The Blakely. I thought he was coming to have dinner too. Surprise!! He had 3 umbrellas for us. It had started raining and he brought them so we would not get wet.
Everyone around us, including the Manager…and, where are you staying? St. Regis, perhaps? No, The Blakely….the Manager said: “That’s what I call service.”
My cousins enjoyed a delicious tomato soup; creamy and very well seasoned.
I loved my crepe with smoked salmon and cream cheese.
Le Bonne Soup also offers a great brunch…that’s what I have been told. Very good lunches, as well. They also have their own cookbook, so check out their website.
So, what a way to start our girls trip in New York!!
You know what? Ariel had made that reservation for 3 upon us walking to La Bonne Soupe. He wanted to make sure they had a table for us. Need I say more?
Note: Later, I will tell you about Abbocato, the restaurant at The Blakely. One thing at a time, don’t you think.
Talk to you later. Back in Delaware!!
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