January 31st, 2016
“Wine is meant to be with food – that’s the point of it.” julia child
It is January at the Deaware Beaches and it should a little quieter. And it is, don’t get me wrong. But these beaches have become year round resorts. No longer just for summer residents, people have been moving to the Delaware Beaches in large amounts. Years ago living in Bethany Beach meant that once Labor Day Week-End came around, only abou 500 of us would be left behind. I liked it like that but the towns had to grow just like anything else.
I was meeting on Thursday with a few friends from Ocean City, Maryland. This was a good mid point to meet. But, we also found out that 99 Sea Level, a new restaurant that opened this year at the also newly opened Marriott Bethany Beach Ocean Suites, was considered very good with a perfect location, as well. 99 Sea Level is located at 99 Hollywood St., Bethany Beach, DE 19930 Tel. 302-539-0299 The restaurant is open at this time of the year, Wednesday through Sunday. Wednesday – Saturday from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. Website? http://www.99sealevel.com.
99 Sea Level is inside the hotel on the same level of the hotel’s Reception.
It is too cold to sit outside but this summer make sure to stop by and grab outdoor dining which is oceanfront by the Boardwalk.
The lobby of the hotel is so pretty and make sure to notice the chandelier designed and built by glass blower, Jeffrey Auxer, from Berlin, Maryland.
Every Thursday 99 Sea Level offers a Wine Society Dinner. You can choose to be part of the dinner or you can eat from the regular menu. We decided to go with the wine dinner. Ms. Donna Serafini who is the Director of Operations was going to be our Wine Sommelier.
4 Courses paired with beautiful wines. This dinner was $48.00. The bar was crowded and also the room was full with all of us expecting one delicious meal accompanied by the perfect wines.
The First Course was a Chickpea Vegetable Stew with pearl onion, fingerling potatoes and flatbread. The Wine? Firesteed Riesling from Oregon.
Between courses the staff made sure we were comfortable attending to our needs. We were enjoying chatting and catching up.
The Second Course was Warm Octopus…leeks compote, Peruvian Anticucho Sauce, Truffle Virgin Olive Oil. Anticucho, say that again? They say it is a name given by Peruvians to a very hot soup, prepared with a special pepper from the jungle. The Wine? Ferarri Carano Fume Blanc, a Sauvignon Blanc from Sonoma County, California.
The Third Course was a Veal Sirloin…yuca puree, carrots, and mustard peppercorn. It was paired with Edmeades Zinfandel from Mendocino County.
The Fourth Course…The sweet ending of Dessert was an Apple Upside Down with cinnamon, vanilla cake, and candy pecans. It was paired with Block Nine Pinot Noir from California.
It was a lot of fun…and lots of wine!! These dinners happen every Thursday. They will also have in February a Beer Dinner also pairing courses with them. You can check the website or visit them on Facebook for more information.
There will be a Super Bowl Party on the 7th!! And Valentine’s Day is around the corner, as well.
So the evening was over. I headed to Rehoboth Beach and my friends headed to Ocean City, Maryland, but not before we stopped in front of our favorite jeweler in Bethany Beach, Alice H. Klein of TKO Designs.
August 23rd, 2014
Tic Toc, Tic Toc, it seems these last few weeks of the official Summer 2014 are coming too quickly. In Bethany Beach and looking for some dining and entertaining this week-end? Here is my suggestion.
Make sure you feed your meter, otherwise there will be no mercy.
The Parkway Restaurant has been in Bethany Beach, Delaware since 1997. They open at 5 p.m. for dinner and they do accept reservations. Tel. 302-537-7500. Website? http://www.parkwaydana.com. Just like many restaurants at the Delaware Beaches, the menu changes constantly.
The Parkway has a big following and plenty of their customers travel to Bethany Beach just to eat at this local favorite.
Some of us ordered The Parkway House Salad. Mixed field greens, bell peppers, peppered pistachios, cherry tomatoes, crispy sun chokes, sweet walnut-maple vinaigrette.
People love their meatloaf….so when Missy saw it on the menu she got it. Traditional meatloaf full of flavor.
An order of Chilean Seabass followed….having eaten halibut a few days before, Debbie, thought this would be the perfect choice.
OMG…My Softshells were delicious. I love softshells more than anything. If they have them, they are a must.
No dessert was necessary…we were in a rush to get to the Bandstand, which by the way, is within walking distance. Tonight, Saturday, 8/23, The E Street Shuffle, a Bruce Springsteen Tribute, and tomorrow, Sunday, 8/24, The Vigilantes Acoustic Duo, a genre of rock/pop. Entertainment starts at 7:30 p.m. Under the stars!
Have a great day!!
July 29th, 2014
It was just a quick lunch…that’s what Debbie and I wanted. Spending the day in Bethany Beach, it is amazing to see how many restaurants are now offering lunch. I remember when that was not the case and Bethany was a dry town. Things have changed quite a bit since the mid 70’s. Our choice was Off The Hook, located at 769 Garfield Pkwy. or Rt. 26, just a mile or so west of Bethany Beach. Tel. 302-829-1424. Website? http://www.offthehookbethany.com.
Off The Hook opened in 2010 in Bethany Beach and was received with open arms. You can have lunch or dinner, or both…and even have a little alfresco dining.
The restaurant is small and cozy. The staff is very attentive and knowledgeable.
My friend Debbie had the Arugula n’ Melon Salad….local melon, crispy prosciutto, goat cheese, chive crumb and a champagne orange vinaigrette….topped with grilled salmon. This is a favorite of Debbie’s so it goes without saying that she likes it!!
I was looking for something light…too much eating lately if you get my drift. I spotted the Crunchy Tuna Lettuce Wraps and they were really good. They had seared tuna, avocado, pickled carrots, pea shoots, and spicy peanuts with a Japanese Wasabi Mayo. All the distinctive combinations of foods and those pickled carrots hit the spot.
I almost forgot to tell you that the prices were very reasonable….the restaurant was crowded for lunch. See you.
Note: Gluten Free Awareness
July 10th, 2014
Boy that was good!! Yum! I am referring to my Chilled Honeydew Cucumber & Avocado Soup. It had pureed cucumber, avocado, melon, vegetable stock, and rice wine vinegar. It was also topped with a herb and citrus creme fraiche and pumpkin seeds. This particular soup was gluten free and vegetarian.
I was going to the Post Office in Bethany Beach when I saw that 14 Global was open for lunch. Surprise, surprise….I was hungry and it was well past lunch time. 14 Global is located at 14 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Bethany Beach, DE 19930. Tel. 302-616-1035. Website? http://www.14global.com.
Of course, I had to go in…I was not the only one that was hungry. One of my “Usual Suspects” was passing by and pretty soon she was also ordering lunch. 14 Global is very pretty inside. The restaurant is nicely appointed with beautiful woods, utilizing the maximum space available.
14 Global is comfortable and the set-up is conducive to friendly chat. A bar is also available for just having a few drinks, or even sitting down for lunch or dinner.
The restaurant opens for lunch Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Global Plates are not offered for lunch, but believe me there is plenty on the lunch menu to choose from. No lunch on Wednesday. Hours for lunch are 11:30 until 2:00 p.m. Dinner is offered from 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. every day.
Reservations are taken for their early seating…5 p.m. – 6 p.m. only. But, if you do happen to have a large party of 8 or more, please call for reservation availability and for later seating, as well.
14 Global offers gluten free, and vegetarian items. And, there is also a Kids’ Menu.
Debbie ordered their Baywater Micro Green Salad with a blackberry balsamic reduction, a variety of mini greens, shaved candy striped beets, red onion, angel peach, avocado, Rogue blue cheese, and candied walnuts.
And, she also ordered the Grilled Asparagus & Prosciutto with Extra Virgin Olive Oil, lemon juice, and cracked pepper.
Besides the soup I raved about on the first sentence of this post, I also ordered their Baywater Micro Green Salad, except that I topped it with a softshell crab….one of my favorite crabs. It had a very light breading and flash fried….perfectly seasoned.
No dessert was needed….we told our served, which by the way was very attentive, that we were on diets…..he did say we looked good!
A rainy afternoon….Summer 2014 continues to bring gorgeous weather on the week-ends!! Have a good one!
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