March 8th, 2013
A celebration.. this year’s event celebrates good food prepared by some of the most innovative chefs…Tastings, Mixologists, creating masterpieces and so much fun.
The MidAtlantic Wine & Food Festival boasts dozens of events over four days in formats that range from small, intimate dinners to gala black-tie events.
All proceeds from the 2013 festival will benefit 9 Delaware arts organizations through the MidAtlantic Food & Wine Feast Charitable Fund at the Delaware Community Foundation.
The beneficiaries are:
Christina Cultural Arts Center – http://www.ccacde.org
Delaware Art Museum – http://www.delart.org
Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts – http://www.thedcca.org
Delaware Symphony Orchestra – http://www.delawaresymphony.org
Delaware Theatre Company – http://www.delawaretheatre.org
Grand Opera House – http://www.thegrandwilmington.org
Kent County Fund for the Arts – http://www.cendelfoundation.org/kent-county-fund-for-the-arts.html
Opera Delaware – http://www.operade.org
Rehoboth Beach Film Society – http://www.rehobothfilm.com. Please note that 2 events are being held in Rehoboth Beach: One at Nage Bistro on Friday, 3/8, called Bourbon & Bacon: South; the other is Sundowner Wine and Appetizers on Saturday, 3/9….please check the website and tickets are available online.
Please visit http://www.midatlanticwineandfood.com. But, if you want to find out the menus, the wine and winery descriptions, chef bios, and special schedules then check the following links:
Menus – https://www.facebook.com/notes/midatlantic-wine-and-food-festival/2013-festival-menus/536535206391175
Wines and Wineries, and Visiting Chefs – https://www.facebook.com/notes/midatlantic-wine-and-foodfestival/2013-winemakers-and-visiting-chefs/518280608216635
Regional Chef Bios – https://www.facebook.com/notes/midatlantic-wine-and-food-festival/2013-regional-chef-bios/536541403057222
Gospel Brunch Participant Bios – https://www.facebook.com/notes/midatlantic-wine-and-food-festival/2013-gospel-brunch-participant-bios/536541579723871
Plenty to discover, so much to do….so chit, chat, and chow!! Have a good one!!
November 10th, 2011
From Varietai, Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach
So much going on at the Delaware Beaches for this Veteran’s Day week-end celebration. The lure of the beach is magical; you feel at peace; the salty air and a slower pace during the Second Season is what’s bringing visitors to the Delaware Beaches. You can be as busy or as lazy as you want.
Big week-end with the Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival, which has been in existence since 1998. 100 of the best American and international films; features, documentaries, and shorts. The best part is that all films are shown at one, multi screen location; Movies at Midway Complex in the Midway Shopping Center located on Route 1. You cannot miss it.
In the back of the movies you will find what I call a Happening Tent. Tickets, Information, Food, Drinks and the making of new friends. They start early in the a.m. and stay past the last films. The website? http://www.rehobothfilm.com/festival.
I try to collect the poster that represents the film’s theme. This year’s poster is so neat. Nine artists submitted their work, capturing film and the coastal area. “Harvest Moon” by Damon Pla, a self-taught artist, is an acrylic on canvas and he was the winner. Even though he was born in South Florida, his residence is Dagsboro, Delaware.
Friday, 11/11 – Tribute to Veteran’s Day by the Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival. The CAMP Rehoboth Chorus will be performing tunes from the 40’s in the Big Tent behind the Movies at Midway at 11:11 a.m.
Within the Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival you will find the films called Regional. These films represent the Mid-Atlantic Region. Look for the following ones:
Friday, 11/11 – An Evolving Legacy; Delaware’s Coastal Zone Act (The Storm of ’62), Director, Michael Oats.
Saturday, 11/12 – Vanishing Voices – A Documentary of the WWII Regional Veterans, Writer and Director, James Diehl
Saturday, 11/12 – The Dish and the Spoon, filmed in Rehoboth Beach by Philadelphia Filmmaker, A. Bagnall.
Sunday, 11/13 – Cafeteria Man – A documentary of Baltimore School District – By Baltimore Filmmaker, Richard Chlosolm. A look at his own district and a desire for better Cafeteria food in his district.
Sunday, 11/13 – Howard Pyle & The Illustrated Story – This is the history, artistry and rise of this amazing artist, by Wilmington Filmmaker, Paul Mento.
Howard Pyle was one of the most popular illustrators and storytellers. He was born in Wilmington, Delaware on 3/15/1853 and died on 11/19/1911 at the age of 58. He was influenced by such masters as Winslow Homer and N.C. Wyeth.
You will find an Exhibit at the Delaware Art Museum – Howard Pyle: American Master Rediscovered – American Artist and Illustrator Howard Pyle 1853-1911. The Exhibit will begin 11/12/11 and will be there until 3/4/12.
The Delaware Art Museum is located at 2301 Kentmere Pkwy., Wilmington, DE. Tel. 302-571-9590. Website? http://www.delart.org/home.html.
“The Delaware Art Museum was originally founded in 1912 to preserve and exhibit the art of Howard Pyle, following his untimely death on 1911.” The exhibit will be the beginning of a celebration of the Delaware Art Museum’s first 100 years; 1912-2012.
Saturday, 11/12 – 2012 Mrs. Delaware Pageant at 7:00 p.m. at Clear Space Treatre Co., located at 20 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Jennifer Behm, winner of Gordon Ramsay’s “Master Chef”, Season 2 will be hosting the pageant. Tickets at the door are $25 for 11 years and up, $10 for 4 years to 10 years old; 3 years old and under are free. More info? Please call 302-228-7741 or visit www.mrs.delawareamerica.com.
Looking for a restaurant with parking and within close distance of the Movies at Midway? You don’t want to miss your films. Then, I suggest Saketumi located at 18814 Highway 1 (Rt. 1). Tel. 302-645-2818. Website? www.saketumirestaurant.com. I visit this restaurant all the time. It is a considered modern Asian cuisine. A variety of dishes to choose from but I love their sushi and sahimi; outstanding taste and presentation. They open for lunch and will stay open late for dinner, as well.
Take a look at what I had the last time.
Crispy Calamari and Spicy Tuna – Fried calamari, scallions, spicy mayo and tuna tata on the top, with sweet nitsume sauce.
Tuna Sashimi Roll – Silki tuna sashimi, no rice, wrapped with Japanese daikon with pickled ginger and baby sprouts.
Make sure to ask for fresh Wasabi; you won’t be disappointed.
Have a great time!! Talk to you later…
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