All Summer long the Freeman Stage located in Selbyville about 4 miles west from Fenwick Island offers amazing shows for the whole family. Last night on a what I thought was going to be a rained out event, we were there to see Trombone Shorty. He is everything you can imagine a performer should be. The first thing he said was that it was so nice to be able to perform again.
It was so much fun and such a high energy performance. Trombone Shorty is best know as a trombone and trumpet player. He also plays drums, organ and tuba. He sings too, so a well rounded entertainer. A lot of fun and the perfect evening, as well.
There are still plenty more at the Freeman Stage. For more info., tickets, etc. etc. you can check their Facebook Page or their website
In the evening the shows start at 7 p.m. for the most part. Since I am also interested in what are we going to eat, you will find food trucks and also a grill inside the grounds. If you check their FB page they will tell you what food trucks will be there for each performance.
Perfect for last night the food truck that attracted our attention was Old Shoal Food Truck. They also have a Facebook Page. A creole menu for this week was exactly what was called for.
Joe was cooking but we talked to Sara who took our order. If you Google them it will show that they are in Exmore, Virginia. They have relocated to Lewes. Joe has been a chef in the area in the past at various establishments. So, the experience is there. They offer their services for private events, fundraisers and you name it, they can do it. This Sunday, tomorrow, they will again be at the Freeman Stage. If you are going please try them. The food comes out hot, deliciously seasoned and served with a smile on their faces.
We had the Crawfish & Crab Etoufee…crawfish, crab, green peppers, tomatoes and onions, served over rice with maque choux (creamed corn and other veggies; a Cajun dish) and jalapeno corn bread. It had a kick to it and if you want more of a punch there is plenty of hot pepper sauce to help you achieve that level.
All in all Summer 2021 continues to fly by. Enjoy your weekend.
Remember AboutMyBeaches has its own page on FB.
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I was waiting for my Venti Cafe Mocha Extra Hot, at Starbucks on Coastal Highway in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, when the poster caught my attention. I, usually, do take pictures of posters advertising events here or there. I looked at it for some time, while my daily addiction was being brewed. I posted it on my personal Facebook page….then, one of my friends mentioned about walking it. Another also mentioned the same and added that if we made a team she would join.
As I was walking out of the chiropractor’s office I decided that this would be a good challenge.
June is cancer survivors month. We all have so many people impacted by cancer. The courage of the ones fighting is so impressive. Lifechanging, really.
Cancer Support Community Delaware is located at 18947 John J. Williams Highway (Rt. 24), Suite 312, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971. Website? http://www.cancersupportdelaware.org. Tel. 302-645-9150.
Their mission is “to ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action and sustained by the community”. It was established in 1982 and all services are provided free of charge. Funds raised in Delaware, stay in Delaware.
I love our team’s name: 16 Miles or BUST
Survivors Across Sussex is a Premier 16 Mile Relay Event. You can decide what you want to do. Either form a team, walk in a relay, walk it yourself or even just donate money to support one of the teams. Hopefully, you will choose ours. This event is open to anyone and everyone who would like to Celebrate Cancer Survivors, Honor someone in the fight, or walk in memory of a loved one.
To register please visit http://www.cancersupportdelaware.org. Click on the Walking Legs. Once the website opens, scroll down to where it says Register Online. There, you can join a team, or register yourself. If joining our team, please type 16 Miles or BUST and the Password is DE Challenge. It is that easy.
On Saturday our team will be early at the Tunnell Cancer Center on Rt. 24 or John J. Williams Highway. The walk begins at 7:30 a.m. but before that, at 7:00 a.m. there will be an Opening Ceremony.
You can walk the whole 16 miles, or just one mile…….remember that 16 Mile Brewery will be waiting for all walkers and visitors for their Cancer Suvivors Rock? Block Party. Live music, food trucks, vendors, and a special and unique beer brewed by 16 Mile!!
The Corvette Club will be in charge of transporting walkers through the 16 miles. Tired at one? Then, meet the rest at the 16 Mile Brewery.
Note: If you have registered for a team you will need to raise a minimum of $500 to stay as a team……please donate to 16 Miles or BUST. You can visit the website above mentioned and go through the steps and halfway down the site there is a way to click and donate to your favorite team…US!!
You can also just click on the website and donate. All you have to do is choose the team. You can call Morgan at 302-645-9150 and she can help you with your donation. Credit cards are accepted.
Our team members are : 3 Debbies, Cindi, Raven, Jamin, Ryan, Gloria (moi), Jessica, and Brenda, so far.
Let’s say you do not want to walk. You just want to party. Very easy. The party is $20 and $10 of your ticket fee will be donated to the Cancer support Community of Sussex County tohelp support family, friends, and neighbors that are going through cancer.
16 Mile Brewery is located at 412 South Bedford St. in Georgetown, Delaware. The party begins at 10 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m. The Cancer Survivors Rock! Block Party will feature live music, food trucks, vendors, and BEER!! There will be Beachcombers Corvette Show, $1 Basketball Shoot Game, $5 Ribbons Pick-em Game, and a Cornhole Tournament that will be taking place at Noon. Shoot….I will be missing that one. I won’t be there until about 1:30 p.m…..walking!
Hope you can join all of us as we challenge ourselves….it will be hot! What better way to celebrate Survivors and those you know who have been touched by cancer?
Note: 2 of our walkers are Survivors!!
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Old School Square is a Cultural Arts Center in Delray Beach. It is also a National Historic Site. It is located at 51 N. Swinton Ave. Tel. 561-243-7922. Website? www.oldschool.org.
This Village by the Sea is the perfect coastal town. It has the beach, shops, countless restaurants for all tastes and the town can entertain beyond belief. There is always something going on.
Opening Night is tonight, Friday, from 7 – 10:30 p.m. and until December 30th – Free Outdoor Concerts; a mix of music for the masses, right at the Oss Pavilion.
Please bring your chairs and blankets and get ready to have a good time. Leave your pets and other outside foods and drinks behind, though.
Opening act will be Amber Leigh, a crossover Country sensation. She is one of Florida’s leading entertainers now on the Country Network. Known for her gripping vocals and dynamic fiddle, mandolin and guitar playing.
Amber is orinally from South Florida and started playing at Delray’s Boston’s on the Beach 15 years ago. You can visit her website, www.amberleigh.com.
It was just a matter of time; 15 Gourmet Food Trucks will be there as well, yum… Free admission to the concerts, family friendly, and cash bar.
If you are in Delray Beach….have a great evening…
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I don’t think so. Getting hungry, is what I told Michael as we finished checking the Eastern State Penitentiary. We had a target Food Truck in mind; Don Memo. Michael had found it; it has been the Food Truck talk of the town for years now.
A food truck craze, it seems. I know there were always food trucks coming to work sites. Now, they are all over the place. In Philadelphia, the food trucks are diverse; just like the City.
As with anything, some food trucks are better than others, some more gourmet and some specializing in different types of foods including desserts.
I love street food and eat it with total abandon. In Puerto Rico, food carts are a way of life. That’s where I grew up. Starting with my piraguas, or snow cones, to alcapurrias, churros, tacos de jueyes, piononos, etc….I still remember the kiosks in Luquillo Beach.
It was lunch time. Tacos Don Memo is located at 38th Street between Walnut and Sansom. Right behind the University of Pennsylvania. Tel. 610-529-2039. Website? www.donmemophilly.com.
There were several food trucks there, but I understand that during the school year there are even more.
Don Memo had a line. It happens every single day. You can call your order in. Otherwise, be prepare to wait. First of all, everything is prepared to order. You can’t rush food, you know that.
Food Trucks are an evolution from the traditional food cart. Actually, I found that Don Memo’s was more like a cart. It was small but immaculate. I am not kidding. We were all anxiously waiting.
Leo Saavedra is the grandson of Don Memo. Him and the other gentleman did all the cooking.
It was time to use my Spanish. Oh, well, by the time our food was ready they knew I was, originally, from PR and that Michael would be stopping by again and again. Michael was mortified.
There was a menu on the truck. Customers had a choice of meat: bistek (steak), pollo (chicken), pastor (marinated pork) and carnitas (seasoned pork). It seemed that the pastor was the most popular one.
When we arrived Leo was putting together some burritos. They looked gigantic. Then he was ready to fold them. Wait until you see mine.
I almost got a Torta. This is a Mexican Sandwich. The roll is almost like the one from a sub. You start with your choice of meat and then they will add mayo, beans, tomatoes, queso fresco, lettuce, jalapenos, onions, pickles and fresh sliced avocado.
What they called a Tostada was a puffy taco. The customers waiting were ordering mostly tacos and burritos.
Michael got 3 Pastor (marinated pork) Tacos. The taco shells were doubled; made out of corn flour. Tomatoes, onions, a fair amount of heat and packing a lot of flavor. The diced crispy pork was very very good.
I ordered the Burrito. This was an education; Burrito 101. It was so big. I also got the Pastor choice of meat. Then it was stuffed with Mexican rice, beans, avocado, onions, cilantro, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese and sour cream. Heat? Of course. He was surprised. He said the Puerto Ricans that have come to eat there did not want any hot sauce. Are you kidding? I could not belive that.
This burrito. Take a look. Was so perfectly folded. I could have thrown it up in the air and it would have stayed intact.
The inside was so good; great combination. Loved the cilantro and the freshness of the ingredients.
We sat on a bench on the street and ate it all before my brain started to register; about to tell me that food coma was next.
After we finished we took a walk back to the car, but not before checking a few of the other trucks on that street.
The Sugar Philly Truck had French macaroons, which were already sold out. Apparently, very popular. It also had chocolate molten cake, pineapple custard, creme fraiche cheesecake and even creme brulee. The majority of the trucks cook everything on site. This particular truck fixes the desserts at a different location and bring them in. Their website is www.sugarphillytruck.com.
There was the house of Pita.
The chicken truck.
The Japanese Truck.
The Fruit Truck.
And, the Caribbean Soul Food truck.
We saw other street food bounty trucks by Drexel University, as well. But, they would have to wait for another time.
For all food truck aficionados there is a website; http://www.mobimunch.com, where you can find food trucks all over the country.
Note: Tacos Don Memo has a restaurant located at 57 Garrett Rd., Upper Darby, PA 19082. Tel. 610-352-2376.
FYI: If you are in Philadelphia, please check www.wawawelcomeamerica.com. Going on at the present time; festival, showcasing “The Taste of Philadelphia”. Fireworks will be at Penn’s Landing and the concert with The Roots as the headliners will be at Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Info is on that website so check it out.
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