August 16th, 2014
It is passed 5:00 p.m. in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, and if you arrive at Mariachi located at 14 Wilmington Avenue, just steps from the award winning Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk, this is the scene you might find by the upstairs bar…..mint being snipped and prepared for the so popular Mojitos.
Take a look at the bar and the homemade Margaritas were ready to be delivered to some expectant customers.
Mariachi’s telephone is 302-227-0115. Website? http://www.mariachirehobothde.com. Mariachi’s menu will appeal to the entire family. Also they are very aware of customers with a gluten allergy and other food related allergies. All you have to do is ask. You can dine in, carry out or take a seat on the balcony.
It is a good place for your “Crawling Rehoboth”…stop have a Margarita, Mojito or your preferred spirit and then ask for Pupusas, from El Salvador or Platanos, ripe and fried, a staple of Comida Latina.
Yolanda, Owner of Mariachi, is always hands on and very approachable.
The Pupusas are masa cakes and usually they are prepared by slapping the dough back and forth between greased palms. They are stuffed and fried. And Yolanda makes some pretty awesome ones.
Plantains are versatile…Yolanda serves them ripe and fried!
There is also a Kids Menu for 12 and under.
Mariach opens Sunday through Thursday at 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday at 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Nos vemos!!
August 7th, 2014
A Crawl…a slow intentional one….In Downtown Rehoboth Beach a crawl is the thing to do. Stop and taste, crawl, stroll, shop…..stop and taste again. This is going to be a good week-end at the Delaware Beaches.
If you are in town and want something tasty to start your evening, please stop at Shorebreak Lodge located at 10 Wilmington Avenue. Tel. 302-227-1007; they do accept reservations. But, you might be able to grab a table if you go early, or even sit at the bar. It does have a good atmosphere. Website? http://www.shorebreaklodge.com. You can also follow them on Facebook.
This was my second visit to Shorebreak. On my first visit a post was developed. You can check it out by clicking on the month of May, 2014 and scrolling to the 4th.
We followed a recommendation….the Achovy Pizza was to be ordered and shared. This pizza had boquerones. Boquerones are delicate white sardines. Many years ago I first tasted them in Spain…they are used as appetizers, in a variety of dishes and are available all the time. Boquerones are pricey, here in the U.S.A., and very trendy these days.
The Anchovy Pizza….Naan, black olives, boquerones, and caramelized onion…..great flavor and well done.
The second dish we had was the Grilled Octopus. It was served with avocado, melon, tomato, cucumber, radish and a vinaigrette of basil and oil. Look at the size of this appetizer. Perfect for sharing…delicate flavors and mild.
Our Crawl was starting on a good note…. On to the next….a post in the making.
August 6th, 2014
Olive oils….trend or here to stay? I think here to stay and with so many infusions, there is no way they will be going out. Balsamic Vinegars….trend or here to stay? Staying, as well. The flavors can be bold, perfect for dipping, or to be used as marinades for elegantly dressings of salads.
Crawling Rehoboth Beach with my usual suspects from Ocean City, Maryland, Cindi and Madelon, we not only crawled but tasted some very interesting dishes. So, here we were in front of The Olive Orchard located at 70 Rehoboth Avenue. Tel. 302-2-727-5829. Website? http://www.the-olive-orchard.com. I was looking forward to experience this delicious and new concept in Rehoboth Beach. I had just gotten some infused oils and vinegars that were out of this world. Needless to say, I am getting a little hooked on this infused “trend”.
Cindi and Madelon
As you stepped into The Olive Orchard you are surrounded by stainless still casks containing the oils and vinegars.
In front of the stainless steel casks there are disposable tasting cups. These two were amazing. Taste the Blood Orange infused oil first, then try the Dark Chocolate Balsamic Vinegar. Then mix them together. So good!!
If you would like to purchase any oils or vinegars just say so and they will be bottled and sealed right in front of you.
The Olive Orchard carries 5 varieties of premium honey, as well as premium infused sea salts. Throughout the tasting room there are gift baskets and gifts items, as well.
A brand by the name of Olivella is offered at The Olive Orchard. These products are 100% Virgin Olive Oil, made in Italy…lotions, creams, (moisturizer, anti wrinkle, eye, nourishment), bath and shower gels, liquid soaps, shampoo, conditioners and even a baby line.
Make sure to look for The Olive Orchard at the 2nd Annual Taste of Rehoboth on Thursday, 8/21 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center located at 229 Rehoboth Avenue.
Olive oils are also used for desserts. I remember that it first caught my eye back in 2012 when I visited a restaurant in Federal Hill in Baltimore, Maryland called Blue Grass. They served an olive oil cake with a Grand Marnier glaze, brown sugar chantilly and candied orange zest. It was so moist and so tasty…just take a look at it.
Have a good one!
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