April 11th, 2013
Another gorgeous day in the Delmarva Peninsula with a main event beginning today in Historic Lewes, Delaware. It is the 4th Annual Tulip Festival. At times tulips tend to have a mind of their own. I think this year the tulips are taking their time….sort of making us wait for their amazing beauty. The festival is all week-end long.
For the first 3 years, Lewes in Bloom members and other community volunteers manually planted all the tulips, more than 10,000 bulbs in the City’s parks and public spaces. Fulton Bank’s generous sponsorship of this year’s festival enabled them to have the tulips planted by a local landscaping company, therefore, allowing them to expand the festival’s marketing initiatives.
The original tulips planted were red (Tulip Parade Red), and white (Tulip Cream Jewel), and blue Muscari bulbs to showcase a red, white and blue theme; colors of both the Dutch and American flags. They have also planted 700 bulbs of 28 different varieties, creating a tulip library, appropriately located at the Lewes Public Library.
The Tulip Trolley Tours are $10 and reservations can be made by calling the Lewes Chamber of Commerce at 302-645-8073. The Tulip Trolley tours will take place Thursday, 4/11 at 11:15 a.m., and 12:45 p.m. and Friday, 4/12, and Saturday, 4/13 at 11:15 a.m., 12:45 p.m. and 2:45 p.m. More info? Please call the Lewes Chamber of Commerce at 302-645-8073.
Tiptoe To The Tulip tickets (separate and different from the Tulip Trolley Tickets) are free and will be distributed with each map. Ticket-holders, who visit 10 of the 32 businesses that have adv ertisements surrounding the map and get their ticket stamped, will be entered in drawings for 32 individual gift certificates donated by the participating businesses. The maps and tickets can be picked up beginning Thursday, 4/11 through Saturday, 4/13 at the Lewes Chamber of Commerce’s visitor center in the Fisher-Martin house located in Zwaanendael Park behind the Zwaanendael Museum. Completed tickets can be turned in April 11 – 13 at the Chamber’s visitor center, which is closed on Sunday. On Sunday, 4/14 tickets can also be turned in at either Sand N Stones or Marsha’s Co, both located on Front Street across from the 1812 Parking Lot. You do not need to be present to win. The drawing will be held on Monday, 4/15 and winners will be notified by phone or e-mail.
Lewes Lunch & Learn will be on Friday, 4/12 from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. Local history buffs, ranging in topic from Lewes as a fishing port to the bombardment of Lewes in the War of 1812. It is free of charge at the Midway School House #178 on the Lewes Historic Complex located at 110 Shipcarpenter Street in Lewes. On Friday enjoy a discussion about historical highlights of the War of 1812 and the events surrounding the actual bombardment of the town of Lewes and its aftermath.
Another component of the festival is a photography contest, with judging in 6 categories. The awards will be presented on Saturday, April 13th at 2 p.m. The photographs will be on display in Zwaanendael Park from Thursday, 4/11 through Saturday, 4/13 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.
The Tulip Festival Quilt Exhibit with floral themes is hosted by Mare’s Bears in the lobby of the Beacon Motel at 514 East Savannah Rd.
A delft exhibit at the Zwaanendael Museum can be viewed during their hours of operation, 10 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., as well as participating in Dutch games in Zwaanendael Park on Saturday.
Lewes in Bloom Fundraiser for Children’s Learning Garden
This garden is dedicated to children and families. “It will provide hands-on experiences through supervised and planned activities by Lewes in Bloom volunteers and member of the community”.
On the following days visit the merchants that are particpating in the fundraising event:
Thursday, 4/11 – The following stores and restaurants in Lewes, from 4 to 7 p.m. will be donating a percentage of sales to support Lewes in Bloom’s Children’s Learning Garding.
Agave (dinner), Blooming Boutique, Treasures, Lewes Gifts.
Friday, 4/12 – Cotton Company, Kids Ketch. For lunch, visit Touch of Italy. For dinner visit Rose & Crown.
Saturday, 4/13 – All Day – Aquamarine, on Second Street in Lewes is donting a percentage of sales to support Lewes in Bloom’s Children’s Learning Garden. Striper Bites Bistro, at 107 Savannah Rd., is also donating a percentage of lunchtime sales to support the Children’s Learning Garden.
Have a great week-end!!
April 10th, 2013
And, today proved to be an awesome day just for that!!
It was pretty late in the day when we arrived at Hopkins Dairy. That’s what locals call it. Hopkins Farm Creamery is located at Green Acres Farm on 18186 Dairy Farm Rd., Lewes, Delaware. The farm is at the intersections of Rt.9/404 and Dairy Farm Rd. Tel. 302-645-7163. Website? http://www.hopkinsfarmcreamery.com.
Green Acres Farm has been owned and operated by the same family for 4 generations. It is the largest dairy farm in Delaware.
The people were lining up; some were discussing which flavors to order. You can check the flavors on the boards outside. They have gluten free flavors for those with a gluten allergy. Also, they offer sugar free ice cream, as well. Both, gluten free ice creams and those with nuts are labeled.
This gentleman ordered the very popular Chocolate Banana Walnut. It was one of those days that ice cream needed to be eaten fast; 87 degrees at the Delaware Beaches!!
Another gentleman ordered a vanilla baby sccop. Those are the ones that children usually order…hey, that’s what he wanted.
My husband wanted a gluten free, sugar free, vanilla milkshake. The size was 24 ounces. That’s the only size they had. Half of it was gone in no time; the other is in the freezer. I tasted it and all I can say is that it was creamy and totally delicious….and, if I had not known that it was sugar free, I would have never noticed.
Hopkins Farm Creamery opens every day, at 11 a.m.
You have to check the cows!! Talk to you later.
April 9th, 2013
When you think of it, pizza is a complete meal. Bread, veggies, and protein. And, for those with a gluten allergy; what’s out there is not the same, but it is getting better, definitely.
My guests were hungry in Delray, so a call to Pizza Rustica was in order. It is located at 1155 E. Atlantic Avenue, one block from A1A and Delray’s famous beach. Tel. 561-279-8766. Website? http://www.pizzarusticaldelray.com.
Pizza Rustica does deliver, even if it is a few slices (square slices)…a minimum of 3.
Arriving to pick up our well done pizza, we waited for about 5 or 10 minutes. It was a busy place.
Pizza Rustica has about 27 choices of pizza. They sell by the slice, medium with a thin crust, extra large with a thin crust and a very large pan pizzaa, as well. Salads are also big at Pizza Rustica.
Our choices were:
A traditional American Pizza – They were hungry. No waiting allowed for a little photo.
The Marguerita was traditional with plum tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, herbs and garlic pesto with garden grown basil.
And, the Provencal had a combination of roasted peppers and garlic, over plum tomato sauce and mozzarella with fresh basil, Roma tomatoes and French goat cheese.
Gone in no time…all thought they were very good, and a larger pizza pie than usual!
April 8th, 2013
This past week-end was the 51st Delray Affair, in the Village by the Sea, also called, Delray Beach!! After the rainy Friday, Saturday and Sunday proved to be that Delray Beach was at total capacity.
The beach in Delray looks fantastic. A lot of work has been done to the beach and it shows. It is so wide; the sand so soft; the water is still so clear.
But, during the Delray Affair visitors and residents alike were in Downtown Delray Beach. The streets were opened to pedestrians.
The Delray Affair is the largest arts and crafts festival in the Southeastern U.S. It showed with multitude of people walking shoulder to shoulder.
Festivals bring food. At the Delray Affair there was plenty to taste.
The cheesecake and berries on a stick caught my attention.
This vendor really captured our group’s attention….The Man Apron!! Plenty of raunchy comments!!
After The Man Apron…some wine tasting was needed.
Jason Colannino was attracting a big crowd. He plays at the Sundy House in Delray Beach. He was really good. For more information, please visit http://www.jasoncolannino.com
At the end of the day….taking a break on the beach was all we needed, and pizza from Pizza Rustica to follow.
Talk to you later.
April 6th, 2013
The War of 1812 is being commemorated in Historic Lewes with events all week-end long.
Saturday, 4/6 – Experience the guns of Fort McHenry as the Fort McHenry Guard will be in town to demonstrate cannon firing at the Parade Field, across from the Nature Center, at Cape Henlopen State Park between 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. Park entry frees may apply.
The Fort McHenry Guard is a historical organization sponsored by the National Park Service and The Patriots of Fort McHenry. It is composed of specially recruited “Volunteers in Parks” who provide visitors with a touchstone to the past. More info? Please visit http://www.fortmchenryguard.org.
Saturday, 4/6 – 12:30 p.m. The public is invited to join leading regional and national scholars for presentations at St. Peter’s Church Hall regarding the War of 1812 in the Mid-Atlantic and some of the newest in historical findings about “America’s Second War of Independence”. This event is free and open to the public.
For any additional information about the commemoration week-end for the War of 1812 or on The Lewes Historical Society, please visit http://www.historiclewes.org.
Saturday, 4/6 – Lantern Tour of Fort Miles – 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Locations? Fort Miles Orientation Building. Tour the gun battery by lantern light and learn how soldiers defended our coast during World War II. Ages 10 +. Pre-registration required by calling 302-645-6852. $5 per person, cash only.
Fort Miles was a key factor of the nation’s coastal defense during and after WWII. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and it is located inside Cape Henlopen State Park.
Sunday, 4/7 – Fort McHenry Guard will be at The Lewes Historical Society Complex at 110 Shipcarpenter Street in Historic Lewes, demonstrating musket drill and their Fife & Drum Corps will be playing. Activities for everyone. This event is free and open to the public.
Sunday, 4/7 – The public is invited for a Rededication and Commemoration of the War of 1812 at the 1812 Memorial Park on Front Street in Historic Lewes. Invited speakers include Governor Jack Markell, Senator Tom Carper, and a representative from the British Embassy. This event is free and open to the public.
Sunday, 4/7 – A War of 1812 Commemoration Diner, including an 1812 inspired dinner. Location? The Lewes Yacht Club. Reservations are required and are $100 per person. It will include an 1812 dinner, special Dogfish Head brew called Province Ale Porter and wine. To purchase tickets on line, please visit http://www.historiclewes.org, or call 302-645-7670.
Have a great week-end!!
April 4th, 2013
This is a great time of the year to get out of town and visit the Delaware Beaches. They are primping for what is expected to be a great 2013 season.
Restaurants are open, shops are always open…shopkeepers are the best!! The Boardwalk is right by the beach…exercise, breath that salty ocean air…kick back and relax.
So, what’s going on?
Friday, 4/5 – Opening Reception for Art is Healing, Healing is an Art, a juried fine art exhibition that you can see at the Rehoboth Beach Art League until April 28th. The Opening Reception is from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., free and open to the public. It is hosted by SOAR, Inc. (Survivors of Abuse in Recovery, Inc.) http://www.survivorsofabuse.org, and the Rehoboth Art League, http://www.rehobothartleague.org.
Through the centuries art has been an influencing force in calming the mind, soothing the soul, and flexing the mind and body. This exhibit celebrates the healing power of art. A curated exhibition will be on display in the newly renovated Chambers building. Artwork will be available for sale to the public through the Rehoboth Art League.
The League is located at 12 Dodds Lane in Henlopen Acres. Tel. 302-227-8408.
Friday, 4/5 – 3rd Annual Get Down in Town…Stroll Downtown Rehoboth Beach. Find Great Deals…enjoy great food! 5 p.m. until 6 p.m. The Downtown Rehoboth Beach favorite stores will be offering great deals, and the favorite restaurants will serving fantastic appetizers and desserts inside each participating store! Chance to win thousands of dollars in gifts and prices from Downtown local merchants.
$10.00 writsbands pre-purchase at Azura, Bellmoor, Carlton’s, Heidi Lowe Gallery, and South Moon Under. Need more info? Please call Azura Clothing at 302-226-9650. The store is located at 139 Rehoboth Avenue in Downtown Rehoboth Beach.
Clear Space Theatre presents “A Little Night Music” – Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. April 4th at 11 a.m., April 7th and 14th at 3p.m., April 5, 6, 12, 13 at 7 p.m.
This is a tangled web of lust and love, new and rekindled, some legitimate and most illicit, blend to create this beautiful waltz. Lavish music and romantic comedy are at the heart of this Tony-award winning musical. General Admission, $30, Senior, $25, Student/Child, $15. The Theatre is located at 20 Baltimore Avenue in Downtown Rehoboth Beach. Free parking. More info? Please call 302-227-2270 or visit http://www.clearspacetheatre.org.
Friday, 4/4/ and Saturday, 4/5 – Music and Entertainment with Sydneys Music Revival at Bethany Blues, located at 18385 Coastal Highway (Rt. 1)…Music starts at 8:30 p.m. Website: http://www.bethanyblues.com.
Friday is Nothin’ But Trouble – What do you call 4 guys who write music, sing and have been front men for their own blues band? NOTHIN’ BUT TROUBLE!
Saturday is New Pony Blues – The big muddy Mississippi and the dark waters of the bayou flow through the heart and soul of this band.
Saturday, 4/6 – Big Fish Grill continues its cooking classes with only a few more Saturdays still on the schedule. The classes will feature menu items from the Big Fish Restaurant Group. Hands-on participation in the preparation of featured items. The classes also include a tour of the seafood market, a whole fish cutting demonstration (I have done it and it is not that easy!), tips about purchasing and preparing seafood. Cost is $75. Classes are from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. To sign up, please call 302-227-FISH. Classes are held at Big Fish Grill located on Coastal Highway (Rt. 1) in Rehoboth Beach. Next classes will be: Saturday, 4/20 and 5/4.
Saturday, 4/6 – “Swing into Spring” Fashion Show presented by the Village Improvement Association. Noon until 3 p.m. at Baywood Greens. It will start at Noon with lunch served at 1 p.m. $30 per person. Doors open at 11 a.m. For reservations, please contact Marge at 302-226-2721. There will be prizes, ticket auction, and much more!! Please visit http://www.rehobothbeachvia.org.
The Village Improvement Association is located at Boardwalk & Grenoble in Downtown Rehoboth Beach….all remodeled!!
Saturday, 4/6 and Sunday, 4/7 – 16th Annual Delaware Resorts 2013 Home Expo. Rehoboth Beach Convention Center located in Downtown Rehoboth Beach. Saturday, 9 a.m. until 6 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Free gifts, prizes and give aways. Realtors, developers, builders, mortgagers, home services…all under one roof!! Please call 302-236-0857 for more info. Check Better Living Patio & Sunrooms of Delmarva…they will be there.
Saturday, 4/6 – Family Gathering Annual Spring Concert presented by the Rainbow Chorale. This is a “non-profit Delaware organization community chorus providing gay men, lesbians, bisexuals, transgender persons, and their friends, supporters, and allies with opportunities to perform choral music in a supportive and affirming environment”. Music of Elton John, Sister Sledge, Bobby McFerrin, Randy Newmn & Billy Joel. Plus, a moving tribute to Matthew Shepard. Location? Epworth United Methodist Church, 19285 Holland Glade Rd. in Rehoboth Beach. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Buy tickets at http://www.therainbowchorale.org.
Sunday, 4/7 – Wine Tasting benefiting Sussex County Habitat for Humanity at Bin 66, located on Coastal Highway (Rt. 1) in Rehoboth Beach. $22/person in advance or $27/person at the door. To attend, please contact Melissa Korik at 302-855-1153 x 209. or email melissa@sussexountyhabitat.org. 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. Enjoy tastings and appetizers provided by Arena’s and Henlopen City Oyster House!
Enjoy!! Talk to you later.
April 3rd, 2013
This should be interesting. My first time at this type of auction. An impressive line-up. The cars look amazing.
Tonight, a Gala event for the Auction Opening night. The culinary fare? BB King’s Barbecue, Di Salvo’s Trattoria, Havana Cafe, Monroe’s of Palm Beach, and PCI.
The evening’s entertainment? Soul Survivors.
Bidders receive exclusive access during their event. Among other amenities; drink passes.
Through Saturday, 4/6….”some things just get better with age”.
Location? South Florida Fairgrounds on Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach. More info? Call 480-421-6694 or visit http://www.barrett-jackson.com. In the website, you will find the list of cars available for each day.
Have a Good One!!
April 2nd, 2013
Teriyaki, Tempura, Sushi, and Sashimi; the cuisine offered by Ziree Thai & Sushi; fresh and delicious.
Ziree Thai & Sushi is located at 401 West Atlantic Avenue, across from the South County Court House, in Delray Beach, Florida. Tel. 561-276-6549.
They open for lunch and for dinner. Take out is available.
The bar offers wine, Thai and Japanese beers, and Sake.
I have been following this restaurant since they opened about 8 years ago. Since the beginning, it has been a local’s favorite.
My family makes a point to stop by for dinner every time we are in Delray Beach.
It has a casual atmosphere, friendly owners and staff. I feel totally at home.
Tonight stopping for a quick dinner I ordered the Spicy Conch Salad. It had masago, scallions, cucumbers and spicy mayo. I few customers stopped by to see what I was eating. It was so refreshing and being that it was a balmy night in South Florida….it was perfect. No more words are necessary, the photo says it all.
Then a little Sashimi Morin, a combo, completed by dinner.
Perfectly satisfied, it was time to head home.
Ziree Thai & Sushi can be found on Facebook. And, they do offer gift certificates.
Talk to you later. Have a good one.
 
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