December 26th, 2023
Food serves as a way for people to come together. That’s how I ended my post last year when attending for the first time The Feast of the Seven Fishes at The Room at Cedar Grove, 32882 Cedar Grove Rd., Lewes, DE. Paul Cullen, our local culinary celebrity owns this venue, offering concerts, jazz brunch, dinners and a market. Check him out on Social Media.
This was last year’s dinner. Following is this year’s dinner.
The love of food, good wines and making new friends is what brought us together.
The Feast of the Seven Fishes in an Italian American celebration on Christmas Eve. Seafood is served with 7 different dishes offered.
The Room at Cedar Grove is intimate. Here is the menu.
Salmon and Caviar was the first course served with Prosecco.
Second Course was Baccala on Garlic Ciabatta. Served with Arneis. This is a well known dish; salted cod, reflecting the customs of the then impoverished regions of southern Italy.
The third course was Speck Wrapped Scallops also served with Arneis wine. Speck is a type of cured lightly smoked ham, from the northeast of Italy.
The Fourth course was Lobster Bisque served with a Chardonnay. Delicious.
The Fifth Course was Shrimp Scampi served with a Rose. It was served over a polenta cake, lemon butter wine sauce.
The Sixth course was a Flounder Francaise served with a Rose/Barbera. The flounder was egg battered pan fried.
Paul proceeded to give us a concert as we had our Strawberry Panna Cotta with Moscato. Yummy ending with chopped strawberries and fresh mint.
Good food, wines, music and new people….Christmas and a new year upon us.
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July 15th, 2010
Bethany Beach is definitely a family town. I hope you get a chance to visit and enjoy its restaurants, activities and entertainment.
Please remember that Bethany Beach Yoga is at the Boardwalk and Bandstand on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 6 a.m. until 7 a.m. Drop in fee. Please call 302-537-7838 or visit www.bethanybeachyoga.org.
Friday, 7/16 – Annapolis Blue Grass – Bandstand Performance at 7:30 p.m. This is a 5 piece band.
Saturday, 7/17 – The Fabulous Dialtones – In the Town Hall at 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, 7/18 – Accoustic Dialtones – In the Town Hall at 7:00 p.m. This is a rock & roll show.
Please note that The Fabulous Dialtones are a classic rock cover band based in Washington, D.C. They feature accoustic and horn-powered top 40 hits from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and 80’s.
They were formed, originally, by employees of MCI Telecommunications in 1996. These musicians play a lot of favorites and a few originals.
Have a great week-end.
Talk to you later….
July 2nd, 2010
Ocean City, Maryland is celebrating the 4th of July with events, both, uptown and downtown.
Downtown:
Sunday, 7/4/10 – Concert by Dr. K’s Motown Review at 8:00 p.m. on North Division St. and the Beach.
4th of July Fireworks will follow the concert at 9:30 p.m.
Uptown:
Sunday, 7/4 – Concert by Rick K & The Allnighters at 127th St. at Northside Park at 8:00 p.m.
4th of July Fireworks – 9:30 p.m. at 125 St. & The Bay.
More Info.? Please call 800-626-2326 or 410-250-0125.
Please remember to bring chairs and blankets and the traffic will be heavy so, get there on time so you won’t miss the show!!
July and August – Tuesday nights watch the sun set over the Isle of Wight Bay from the perfect location in Ocean City. Enjoy beer and wine while listening to music beside the bay at Ocean City’s newest park. The event will start at 7:00 p.m. until approximately 9:00 p.m.
Admission to the park is free; drinks are for sale.
The first concert on Tuesday, 7/6/ will be by Barren Creek Band – 60’s and 70’s Rock.
The location is Sunset Park at South Division St. Bayside (Bayside Boardwalk Inlet). For more information, please call 800-626-2326.
Happy 4th!! Have a great one!! Talk to you later…
July 1st, 2010
This family oriented beach town is gearing up for a full week-end of activities, including the 27th Independence Day Celebration.
Following is what you will be enjoying if you are visiting Bethany:
Friday, 7/2 – At the Bandstand – Generations, a Swing Band, at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, 7/3 – USNA Electric Brigade, a Rock & Roll Band, at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, 4th of July – Happy Independence Day!!!
7:30 p.m. – At the Bandstand – US Army “Downrange” Rock N’ Roll Chorus
Fourth of July Fireworks Display – AT DUSK – If you are planning to attend the fireworks in Bethany, please give yourselves plenty of time. This town will definitely be crowded.
Monday, 7/5 – “PARADE” – Theme: The Declaration of Independence. Floats and marchers will be judged in 3 categories: Originality, Parade Theme, and Color. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. On the day of the parade, floats should go to Central Avenue, near Rt. 1. Bikes should go to the Christial Church grounds.
After the parade ends, around 2:00 p.m., there will be the 22nd Annual Horseshoe Contest and a Pie-Eating Contest, as well. The location? Christian Church grounds.
Please register at Store-115 on Garfield Parkway.
7:15 p.m. – Awards Presentation at the Bandstand.
7:30 p.m. – At the Bandstand – The Philadelphia Brass Band will be performing.
Have a great week-end at the Beaches and Happy 4th!!!
May 5th, 2010
This week-end promises to be a gorgeous one in the Delmarva Peninsula. Well, that’s what the forecasters say.
Ocean City is getting ready for one of their big spring celebrations. It is Springfest, so get out your flip flops and t-shirts because they are also celebrating their 20th anniversary.
Springfest will take place at the Inlet Parking Lot, which is Oceanside Boardwalk/Inlet.
Thursday, Friday and Saturday the party will start at 10:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. On, Sunday it will be from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
Admission is free and so are a lot of other fun stuff.
Free parking is available, and Ocean City offers shuttles and trams to and from Springfest. All you have to do is hop on the bus to get to the festivities.
Springfest really celebrates spring and kicks off warm-weather fun. There will be delicious food, arts, crafts, live concerts and entertainment.
For more information please visit http://ococean.com/events/springfest. If you need to call, the tel. is 800-626-2326.
If you would like to find out the schedule for the live entertainment, please visit http://oceancitymd.gov/Recreation_and_Parks/springfest_schedule.html.
Have a great week-end……
August 9th, 2009
The following are my own highlights of some of the many events that will be going on this coming week.
Please check my posts under Categories and then Events for information on already posted events.
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
Thursday, August 13th is Cinema by the Surf, at the Bandstand. It is free admission. The Rehoboth Film Society is presenting Mama Mia and it starts at dusk. This film is PG-13 and seats are on a first come, first serve basis. For more information on the Rehoboth Film Society and its memberships, events and what it is all about, go to their web site www.rehobothfilm.com
Friday, August 14th, the Rehoboth Beach Recreation Dept. is sponsoring Magic Fun with Jack & Trixie. It is to be held at the Tot Lot by Lake Gerard on the north end of the Boardwalk. It will start at 7:00 p.m. In case of bad weather, it will be held at the Grove Park by the roundabout and behind the Chamber of Commerce and the time then will be 7:15 p.m.
On, Saturday, August 15th Jewelry Designer Stephanie Hill will be holding a Jewelry Trunk Show from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Her specialty is handcrafted necklaces, bracelets and earrings. It will be held at Jeff West Home, 413 Rehoboth Ave., tel 302-227-3635 and the web site www.jeffwesthome.com
The Rehoboth Art League’s 36th Annual Outdoor Fine Arts & Crafts Exhibit will be on Saturday, August 15th and Sunday, August 16th. It will be from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and the location is 12 Dodds Lane in Henlopen Acres. Their tel. is 302-227-8408 and the web site is www.rehobothartleague.org
Also, on Saturday, August 15th will be the First Rehoboth Watermelon Festival. It will start at 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Grove Park and the Rehoboth Beach Museum on 511 Rehoboth Ave. There will be an entry fee of $2 for adults and $1 for children. The entry fee will also include admission to the Rehoboth Beach Museum. There will be watermelon seed spitting (really?) and eating contests. Available food will be there for purchase.
The following information is from www.rehomain.com “In the 1920’s and 1930’s, vacationing families in Rehoboth purchased watermelons from roving produce salesmen called “hucksters”. Most families did not have ice boxes and refrigerators were not yet common. When they bought a watermelon, people carved their initials in the melon and stored them in the ice house.” That tradition is the celebration for the festival.
At the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand, you will find this week-end the following performances:
Saturday, August 15th at 8:00 p.m. – U.S. Army Field Band and Soldier’s Chorus. It is the premier touring musical representation for the U.S. Army. Their web site is www.army.millfieldband.com
Sunday, August 16th – Hindsight 2-20. It is also at 8:00 p.m. This is the Cape Henlopen District “Home Band”. In this group you will find teachers and administrators raising money for the Cape Henlopen Education Foundation. Their music is Southern Rock, British Rock, and Motown. You know the tunes, don’t you?
Lewes, Delaware
On Tuesday, August 11th, there is a concert in Stango Park, behind the Lewes Library and the performers will be Tydewater (American Roots). It starts at 7:00 p.m. The address is 110 Adams St., off of King’s Highway. Please bring a chair and don’t forget the bug’s spray.
On Thursday, August 13th is Lewes Step out at 5:30 p.m. on Lewes Beach 1. This is doing something healthy for yourself.
At the Villages of Five Points, on Sunday, August 16th, the event will be 33 1/3 Classic Rock and it starts at 7:00 p.m. Again remember to bring a chair and bug’s spray.
Dewey Beach, Delaware
Monday, August 10th the movie shown at Dagsworthy Street and the Beach will start at 8:30 (dusk). This week’s movie will be Shark Tale. In Case of bad weather, please check with the Life Saving Station on Dagsworthy St. or WGMD 92.7 FM.
Wednesday is Bonfire on the Beach at Dagsworthy St. and the Beach from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. Bring chairs, the family and marsmallows. Again, in case of bad weather check with the Life Saving Station on Dagsworthy St. or WGMD 92.7 FM.
Saturday and Sunday, August 15th and 16th will be the East Coast Skim Championships. Please check the web site www.skimonline.com for information on its history, pro-files, where to stay, how to enter, how heats are run, etc.
Bethany Beach
Tuesday, August 11th – Children’s Theater – Alice in Wonderland. Two shows at 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Location – The Town Hall. The tickets are free while they last and the limit is 6 tickets. Pick up tickets at 8:30 a.m.
The Bandstand
Events start at 7:30 unless otherwise noted. The hot line is 302-539-5484.
Friday, August 14th – U.S. Navy Commodores – Jazz. This is the Navy’s premier Jazz ensemble.
Saturday, August 15th – Over Time – Dance Music
Sunday, August 16th – Dakkota – Country Western
Fenwick Island, Delaware
From August 8th until August 15th is the Little League Senior League World Series at the Lower Sussex Little League Park. The series consists of 4 International teams, 5 U.S. teams. One of the teams is from Sussex County. Contact Martin Donovan at info@district3.org
At the Freeman Stage at Bayside on 31750 Lakeview Dr. (Rt. 54 & Rt. 20). Tel. 302-436-3015 and web site www.freemanstage.com
On Thursday, August 13th at 7:00 p.m. is Sankota African Dance. It is open to the public and free.
Friday, August 14th at 7:00 p.m. is the Chesapeake Brass Band
Saturday, August 15th at 10:00 a.m. will have Cascading Carlos performing a high energy juggling act with an educational theme.
Ocean City, Maryland
Family Beach Olympics on Tuesday, August 11th on 27th Street Beach. Contests for all ages and the time will be 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 11th at 7:30 p.m. – Location will be Sunset Park on South Division St. on the Bayside. It is a free concert and the performers will be Ashcraft & Saltwater Cowboys
Sunday, August 16th will be Sundaes in the Park. Location – Northside Park on 127 St. and the Bay. There will be music and you can create your own ice cream sundae for a small fee. For more information, please call 800-626-2326.
The Art League of Ocean City Exhibit and Receptions is open to the public and free of charge. It is open on Tuesdays-Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. and Fridays-Sundays from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. It has exhibits from local and regional artists. Their web site is www.artleagueofoceancity.org
All of my beach towns have great entertainment and restaurants and you name it, we have it, but the important thing is that you are coming here on vacation, so take a step back, relax and enjoy it.
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