May 2nd, 2013

What’s Going On? Lewes, Delaware, A Fiesta, “Fun Friday”, 18th Annual British Motorcar Show, Merchants’ Spring Sidewalk Sale….Historic Lewes is Busy!, Delaware Beaches, Sussex County, Southern Delaware

Festivities in Historic Lewes this week-end are not to be missed!  So, What’s Going On?

Friday, 5/3 – Sunday, 5/5 – Merchants’ Spring Sidewalk Sale will be taking place in the Historic Lewes Commercial District around Second Street.  Their 3-day sale begins Friday and ends on Sunday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Friday, 5/3 – A Todo El Mundo Le Gusta La Fiesta (Everyone Loves a Party) – Lewes’ First Fiesta on Friday night is sponsored by the Lewes Chamber of Commerce’s Historic Lewes Business Committee.  Please note that Market Street, between Front Street and Second Street will be closed to vehicular traffic from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. and the event will take place from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m.

The “Fun Friday” events began two years ago to encourage people to come to Lewes on Friday and extend their week-end in the fall and spring.  Previous events include the “Lewes Celebrates the Royal Wedding”, an Italian Festival and an Oktoberfest.

The Fun Friday Fiesta will incorporate aspects of May Day and Cinco de Mayo celebrations during the hours of the event.  Mariachi music will set the stage for a fun-filled 2 hours that the whole family will enjoy.  Kids Cottage will be hosting a craft project where children will be able to make their own miniature May Poles.  Fiesta-themed children’s games, including pinatas, a cactus rig toss and a bean bag toss will be set up in Mary Vessels Park, located on Market Street.  Commemorative glasses, sponsored by United Distributors, a distributor of El Jimador Blanco tequila, will be on sale for $5 at the Chamber’s visitor center in the Fisher-Martin House in Zwaanendael Park, next to the museum and at the festival site beginning at 4 p.m. on May 3rd.  On that day, the glasses can be taken into participating restaurants and presented to receive a discount on margarita drinks that day.

Fiesta themed cuisine will be featured in many of the restaurants located in the historic business district.  The Buttery Restaurant, Jerry’s Seafood Restaurant, and a Touch of Italy will be selling fiesta cuisine on Market Street from 5 p.m. –  7 p.m. on May 3rd.

A complete list of Fun Friday Fiesta activities hosted by the participating businesses in the historic business district surrounding Second Street will be available the day of the event.

Saturday, 5/4 – The 18th Annual Lewes British Motorcar Show, “The British are coming…Again”, will welcome a wide array of classic British vehicles to Lewes on Saturday.  (No rain date.)  The Lewes Chamber of Commerce sponsors the show with asssitance from the British Car Club of Delaware.  It will be held from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Lewes Historical Society Complex, at Third and Shipcarpenter Streets in Lewes.

Eighteen years ago, Car Show Chairman, Mike Tyler, and the British Car Club of Delaware originated the concept of staging a British Motorcar Show in the spring to attract visitors to Lewes before the summer season got into full swing.  Each year the show features a different marque.  The 2013 Featured Marque is the Lotus Seven.  The Lotus Group of Companies was formed in 1959 and focuses on road cars and customer competition car production.

Accoarding to Betsy Reamer, Executive Director of the Lewes Chamber of Commerce, “The popularity of this show has continued to grow over the years and the change of venue to the Lewes Historical Society several years ago significantly increased attendance to the show.  Car Show attendees not only are able to view the cars but their entrance fee allow them to tour the Society’s historic buildings, one of Lewes’ premier attractions.”

Mike DiPaolo, Executive Director of the Lewes Historical Society, has been working with the other members of the Car show committee for the past 10 years.  “Our historic buildings will be open free of charge as part of the show because folks coming to the show as well as car collectors have interest in things historic.” he said.

One of the most popular features of the show is the Society’s concession stand, “Hiram’s Pub”, serving traditional British pub entrees, English soft drinks, British tea and British ales.  This year, The Rose & Crown Restaurant will be operating Hiram’s Pub during the hours of the show.

Lewes Chamber of Commerce

The Car Show will conclude at 3 p.m. with the Winner’s Circle Parade down Second Street.  Admission is $3 for adults and children under 12 are free.  For more info. and to register a car in advance, call the Lewes Chamber of Commerce at 302-645-8073.  The fee to register the car in advance is $15 and $25 on May 4th.  Car entrants can download the entry form by visiting the Chamber’s website at http://www.leweschamber.com, click on Calendar of Events and scroll down to British Motorcar Show entry form.

Looks like Lewes is the place to be this week-end at the Delaware Beaches.

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November 23rd, 2012

Destination? Delaware Beaches, Lewes, Black Friday, Cafe Azafran, Lunch, Restaurant, Review, Mediterranean Cuisine

So far so good…the weather has been amazing.  Lewes, Delaware looked beautiful on Thanksgiving Day as I drove around this quaint town.  It was quiet; the end of the day.  A drive through Pilottown Rd. took me towards the Lewes Boat Ramp.

Then, back to town, the views were, really, so gorgeous.  Crisp colors; the marshes giving this part of town a serenity, which was perfect on Thanksgiving Day.

2-megawatt wind turbine

Black Friday….some of us say, we have not seen this many people at the Delaware Beaches in years.  Don’t know if it was the forecast or, people just wanting to get out of town.

I love Agave.  Located at 137 2nd St. in Downtown Lewes, it is a Mexican restaurant and tequila bar. Tel. 302-645-1232.  That it is popular, is an understatement.  No reservations; I am always complaining.  The wait too long.  Well, guess what?  Today, I was doing what everyone else in Lewes had found out.  Agave certificates were going to be sold today.  Bring your “dinero” and double the dollar amount.  So, I brought $200 and I got $400 worth.   Yes!!  That was my Black Friday deal.  If I had known earlier, I would have told you.  I only found out today, but I believe this is not the first year.  Stay tuned for next year.

The certificates could be bought in increments of $10.  I got mine all in 10’s.  They cannot carry a balance.  Dine in only.  Not for carryout.  Can use as many as necessary in one visit.  Cannot be used for merchandise, or for happy hour specials.  Could not be used on Black Friday.  And, last, but not least, cannot be used for gratuity.

I waited for about 1 1/2 hours….worth the wait.  Now I will have to see when will I be able to get into Agave.  Don’t worry, a post will, definitely, follow.

My sister in law was patiently waiting for me, shopping around Lewes.  We decided to have lunch at Cafe Azafran.  My Agave certificates were safely in my bag.  Cafe Azafran has been in Lewes for many years.  It is a Mediterranean Cafe located at 109 Market St.  Tel. 302-644-4446.  Another location has been in Downtown Rehoboth Beach for a few years.  Website?  http://www.cafeazafran.com.

It is casual. Seating available inside or at the side porch.  Today it was the perfect day.  The heaters were hardly needed.

An order of their vegetable soup, accompanied with bread.  Great consistency, not salty; light.

An order of the Mediterranean Platter – Serrano ham, roasted peppers, romesco, olive tapenade, artichoke hearts, Manchego & goat cheese with warm baguette.  Gorgeous colors were so welcomed. Delicious.

The Special Panini was ordered – Ham, asparagus, melted brie, onions, accompanied with pasta salad.  The brie and ham, always a very nice combination.

That’s all for… Black Friday!!  Have a good one!