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April 26th, 2024

Off The Hook, Restaurant, Bethany Beach, Casual, Lunch, Happy Hour, Dinner, Delaware Beaches

Off The Hook is their first restaurant in Bethany Beach located at 769 Garfield Pkwy. It is about a mile or so west of Bethany. It is very popular. No reservations. 302-829-1424. It has a nice bar and you can eat there too. Let’s see what else? It is one that I frequent with my girlfriends from Ocean City. We can drive half way. Plus, I have never had a bad meal there.

Off The Hook opens at 11:30. Lunch menu, bar menu, dinner menu and cocktail and wine menu. 😃

Specials almost every day. Please have in mind that specials are dine in only. Half priced entrees start at 3 p.m. until closing, available Monday through Thursday. Pretty good deal.

I think you have all the info. So let me tell you what we had. First we got there at 6 and we did have to wait. That’s a popular hour. Maybe a little later may be best.

Drinks and conversation…catching up, right? I got a Prosecco Rose.

In a mood for Salmon I went with their Roasted Salmon. It had drunken cherries, spinach, parsnip whip, cherry gastrique and crispy parsnip.

I almost forgot. Please try the bread. It was delicious 👏👏

Look at this other dish. Cioppino. This is actually an Italian/American dish that originated in San Francisco. A fish stew. Shrimp, scallops, mussels, fin fish, sweet sausage, a beautiful and savory tomato broth. Topped with a crostini. Perfect.

Guess what? That was our meal.

I hope you have a gorgeous weekend. The beach towns are crowded.

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November 23rd, 2013

Delray Beach Eats! Brule Bistro, Restaurant, Wine Bar, Pineapple Grove, The Village By The Sea, Review, South Florida, Palm Beach County

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In the heart of the Art District of Delray Beach, Florida….Pineapple Grove, Brule Bistro has made a name for itself for serving delicious food with amazing flavors in a casual atmosphere…an extensive wine list will make any wine lover happy.

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Brule Bistro is located at 200 NE 2nd Ave., Delray Beach, FL 33483  Tel. 561-274-2046  Website?  http://www.brulebistro.com.  Find them on Facebook, as well.

Our big decision was…inside or out?  My friend, Anita had never been and she decided she wanted to capture the vibe of the restaurant…sitting inside would be a must.

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JD opened the door and he immediately became our server.  With a big smile and plenty of good answers to our questions, not to mention his suggestions, we knew we were in good hands.

We sat near the open kitchen….we wanted to see the comings and goings of a busy restaurant.  The chefs were definitely, ready!!  You know the customers are having fun when the constant chatter, and the background music had everyone in a good mood…plenty of smiles.

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Taro Chips looked beautiful waiting to be served.

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The swordfish looked fantastic.  I was trying to make a decision.

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Delray Beach is a dining destination in South Florida.  Who would have thought 20 years ago that this Village by the Sea would be the talk of Palm Beach County.  Great food, plenty of entertainment, lots of shops…the beach is…well, you have to experience it.

Our dining event was starting….first a little bread to get us going, olive oil and balsamic reduction.

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An appetizer of Pontano Farms Zucchini Blossoms, shiitake, goat cheese, tarragon aioli, and port reduction.  Crispy on the outside with all those other ingredients making my taste buds do a little dance.

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An Artisan Wedge Salad was Anita’s choice, with Romain, bacon, avocado, pickled shallot, tomato concasse, creamy bleu cheese vinaigrette.

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Shrimp & Grits, jumbo prawns, house chorizo, on crispy polenta was an appetizer which my friend, Anita, decided to order for dinner.  She loved it.

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JD, our server thought the Tangier Duck Breast & Roasted Pumpkin Cavatelli, was a wonderful dish, full of flavor.  He was right.  It had Brussels sprouts, duck bacon, toasted pumpkin seeds, and a spiced apple reduction.

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Should we even consider a sweet ending?  Of course, the Smoked Sea Salt and Caramel Brownie with vanilla gelato….was outstanding.  Just the right amount too…and perfect for sharing, when you know you have had enough to eat.

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So many choices and where to go.  Word of mouth is something I take seriously.  At times I agree with the suggestions, and other times, I don’t, but that is what makes it interesting.

Have a great time….Talk to you later.

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August 27th, 2010

Ed’s Chicken & Crabs, Dewey Beach, Delaware, Dewey Beach Institution, Restaurant, Review, Delaware Beaches

 

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My goodness, it has been such a long time since I have gone to Ed’s Chicken.  They have been in Dewey Beach for so many years.  If you have visited Dewey Beach and have not eaten at Ed’s then you might as well go back and do so, because it really is an institution. 

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I have even brought my parents from Puerto Rico through the years to eat chicken and crabs there and they always looked forward to that.

Ed’s Chicken & Crabs is located at the corner of Swedes St. and Rt. 1 in Dewey Beach.  Tel. 302-227-9484.  It seems that they are always open.  Credit cards are accepted. 

When I first went to Ed’s Chicken (that’s what it was called), I loved the way they marinated the chicken.  You could taste the vinegar marinade.  It was delicious.  Later on I would eat other things there but chicken is what I liked.

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Yes, an institution or a roadstand, and in Puerto Rico they would probably call it a chinchorro.  It has had several facelifts through the years; paint, fencing, and umbrellas.  But what has not changed is their friendly disposition.  The owners always there to take care of things.

On Thursday, I decided to go there after enjoying the bay.  The man behind me was raising his eyebrows as he listened to everything I was ordering; 2 dozen steamed clams, 1 chicken dinner, 1/2 dozen crabs, and the seafood medley which had all kinds of seafood.  Yes, you guessed it, I was writing a post for the blog.

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Let me tell you that Ed’s is a very popular restaurant, but you never have to wait long.  Five minutes, if that.

Ed’s has carry out but the best is just sitting out on the corner of the highway and eating outdoors in the casual atmosphere known here at the beaches.  No liquor license but you may bring liquor in.

I have to tell you that I was a little disappointed with the chicken.  It is not that it was not good, it just was not the vinegar marinade that I remembered. 

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The clams were very good and the seafood medley got good reviews, as well.

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I thought that the crabs were o.k. but definitely I have had better ones.  This has been a very good year for crabs and I was not that crazy about these ones.

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It was good eating outdoors; such a beautiful evening.  Every time I can do this, it makes my meal better.

 

Have a great week-end….

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