December 14th, 2015
 
If you are in Charleston at this precise moment, SNOB is open for lunch. I went back to this popular restaurant having visited last February. I was intrigued by the fact that there is a new ownership since I last visited. Apparently everything is going well. Nevertheless, I wanted to try it for myself.
So off I went to 192 E Bay St. Tel. 843-723-3424 They are open 7 days a week. Lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Dinner from 5:00 p.m. Reservations are accepted but for the Chef’s Table is first come first serve.
I sat once again at the Chef’s Table. This table, I believe has 6 seats. Usually, diners sit here because they are foodies and also get the opportunity to chat with others, more so if you are by yourself. You get a good view towards the kitchen.
Plus you get a little starter from your server….a small crab cake tasting.
Last February I had their signature dish. That is worth a try. Shrimp & Grits no less, with house sausage, country ham, tomatoes, green onions, on top of delicious Geechie Boy grits.
At the Chef’s Table this year: Steamed Local Clams with parsley, roasted garlic cream and grilled baguettes which were perfect for dipping into the broth.
The Beef Carpaccio looked beautiful, perfect for a light lunch…thinly sliced raw beef, capers, pecorino Romano, and grilled baguette.
And, the Grilled Carolina Trout did not disappoint….So moist and perfectly seasoned. It was served over roasted root veggies, wilted greens and drizzled with a golden raisin vinaigrette. If you like fish, this is a good one to try.
Please note that SNOB offers a Gluten Free Menu, so you will be able to have a nice lunch or dinner without any problems.
No dessert this time, I was perfectly satisfied.
Have a Good One!! TTYL
October 31st, 2012
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware is a strong little coastal town. To take a storm they way it did, took guts. With the help of the town and the community, it almost looks like it just went through a bad rainy day, for the most part.
Addy, my dog, kept looking out. Not sure if for squirrels; she hates them. Or, she was wondering if the nightmare of an evening was over yet.
Walking through my neighborhood with Addy, I found plenty of leaves; the ground was soaked. There are neighborhoods in Rehoboth Beach where only residents can go in. Clean up is going fast.
Last Friday I bought some pumpkins for the front of the house. I stacked a smaller pumpkin on top of a larger one. Then arranged the others the best way I could. Once the storm hit I thought they would be taking off like projectiles. Guess what? All that wind and rain, and they did not move. Here is the picture. They are exactly the way I had arranged them.
I have a guest staying overnight. He is my cousin. He is on his way to Southern New Jersey to work for FEMA. Months of cases to be processed. So, not having had the pleasure of stonegrilling, Dos Locos was our choice for the evening.
Dos Locos is a very casual and fun restaurant located at 208 Rehoboth Avenue. Tel. 302-227-3353. Website? http://www.doslocos.com. It is also a locals favorite in downtown Rehoboth Beach. A festive atmosphere, for sure. The restaurant has a gluten free menu, as well.
But, tonight, Rehoboth Beach, was quiet. You could not tell that a hurricane had just passed us by. Last Sunday, Dos Locos made the news when it caught the attention of a few, with its “No Candy 4 Sandy”.
A few drinks were ordered.
The warm chips and salsa arrived at our table.
And then, the stonegrilling began. The stone are heated to over 750 degrees. They are, definitely, hot and will stay hot.
Scallops
Blanco & Negro Sesame Encrusted Ahi Tuna
My choice was the Sauteed Pulled Duck Fajitas….I really do like them. Full of flavor. Actually, a pretty large portion.
And, I forgot to take a picture of the pumpkin flan….it was gone in not time.
Note: Dos Locos offers daily features, like a $5 weekday Mexican lunch. Every day there is a special going on. Tomorrow, Wednesday, is $5 off any Fajita and $5 House Lime Margaritas. Thursday, which is a favorite in my household, is the $10 Stonegrill Seafood plus side, half-priced bottles of White Wine, and $2 off any glass of White Wine….check the website to find what else is going on.
And to you, Dos Locos….thanks so much for such an attentive service. Great talking to you.
January 26th, 2012
This was not my first time at Dos Locos and it won’t be by last. The evening started by taking 2 friends to enjoy a dinner out in downtown Rehoboth Beach.
I chose Dos Locos because it is a casual restaurant and my husband was dying for stonegrilled scallops.
As we arrived my friend said to her husband “let me sit across from Gloria…we are going to talk about fashion and jewelry….haha. That set the tone for laughter and a really fun meal to be enjoyed with close friends.
Dos Locos is located at 208 Rehoboth Avenue. Tel. 302-227-3353. Website? www.doslocos.com. The restaurant has a full size bar on one side and booths and tables on another. Even a private room is available for parties.
Alex was our server and he was really so attentive, as usual. Gosh we talked and talked….chips and salsa always at the table.
A few shots of tequila, a martini, and a margarita came to the table. The Margarita was freshly made; no mix there. It went so smoothly that another had to be ordered.
Some ordered from the stonegrill menu. Stonegrilling is very social. A stone is brought to your table and it is heated at about 700 degrees. You will be doing the cooking. All meat or seafood arrives raw. You can personalize it by cooking it rare, medium or well. When you cook on these stones the food is seared with all the natural juices inside. Very healthy; no oils and fats are included; just rubs and dipping sauces. All dishes came with a salad or chef’s side.
The Scallops.
The Scallops and Steak.
Another entree was the Steak Quesadilla which was grilled steak with melted cheese and a choice of Vallarta sauce which is a tomato sauce or the Santa Fe with jalapenos. She ordered the Santa Fe….Que bueno!!
I decided on Steak Fajitas. I love making my own. Temperature? Medium rare. It was a good size entre and it really hit the spot. Delicioso!!
As I looked at the table I thought it looked fun. Rice, beans, salsa, and dips!! Nothing else was needed.
It was such a nice evening…..Dos Locos has Happy Hour, specials pretty much every night of the week….they are also on Facebook.
Note: Dos Locos also offers a Gluten Free Menu
Gracias Amigos…Hasta Luego…
March 26th, 2011
Tantos anos este restaurante ha estado en nuestra playa y que extrano que nunca lo habia visitado anteriormente. En una semana he ido 3 veces.
Oh, excuse me. I got caught into my Spanish. I was just thinking that this restaurant has been in our beach for so long and I had never paid them a visit. I don’t even know why. This past week I have gone 3 times. I actually found a waiter that I knew, Alex, who is working at Dos Locos and he took care of my family with his usual friendly disposition.
Dos Locos is located at 208 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971. Tel. is 302-227-3353. Websited? www.doslocos.com.
First of all, I have to congratulate them for having a Gluten Free Menu. So exciting it is to find so many restaurants in our coastal area having this menu for the customers that have a gluten allergy.
The first night I went I only got a couple of pictures because I forgot to charge the battery. In the back of my mind I knew that I would be coming back to try one of the stonegrill meals.
Remember my old partner in crime, Debbie? Well, she was there with me again. Catching up after not seeing each other for quite some time. And, she asked me; what do you want me to order? It really did not matter as long as one of us had the stonegrill meal.
We took our time in ordering because we were bla, bla, bla, and more bla. Taking a look at the restaurant I want to let you know that it was very comfortable, casual and relaxing. A nice side bar area on one side; on the other, side booths and single tables were available. The restaurant also had another room in the back. It was crowded. It is a restaurant that welcomes everyone.
Our waiter brought us some tortilla chips and salsa. The chips were warm and a little salty; perfect. The sauce? I would have put more cilantro and a bit of lime juice.
Debbie decided to have the beef fajitas; hold the beans, please. Guacamole? Of course. I had that dish the other night and mine was good. Debbie really enjoyed hers today, as well.
Stonegrilling is done on individual stones that are over 700 degrees. What’s good about it? It sears the food at high temperatures, therefore, all natural juices are contained. It is healthy because there are no oils; the meats; so tender.
I chose a combination of Angus beef filet and shrimp. You can choose rub and sauces, but to tell you the truth I forgot about it and was not sure how it was going to taste.
When the stone was brought in, it was so hot; no wonder they say the stonegrilling is not for children. It looked beautiful.
Then, I followed the directions and turned over the food so it would cook on the other side. I cut and enjoyed a great lunch. I asked for a side salad. You had the choice of salad or rice. The taste of the beef was juicy and I must admit that I did not miss any rub or other seasoning. The shrimp were large and cooking them over the stone was perfect.
Dos Locos has a retail shop right next door. It is a Gallery. In it they have t-shirts, pick up souvenirs, plaques, hot sauces, and salsas.
They also carry the line of candy wrapper handbags. Popular and very interesting. Check that website www.nahuiollin.com.
It was already about 4:30 p.m. Long lunch even though it did not seem so. In the past I have said that sharing a meal with a friend is always….priceless.
Note: Dos Locos opens daily at 11:30 a.m. Check the website www.doslocos.com because they have so many specials and even Karaoke at 9:00 p.m. on Monday and Saturday evenings.
Hasta luego…..nos vemos……
March 1st, 2011
I was tired tonight and did not even know what I wanted to eat. I had already decided that I was not going to write tonight. Let people read my post earlier today about the Children’s Beach House Golf Challenge. A worthy cause.
Then, my husband suggested we go to Outback Steakhouse. This restaurant is, literally, 2 minutes from my house in Rehoboth Beach. The address is 19917 Sea Blossom Blvd., Tel. is 302-227-4858 and the website is www.outback.com.
The very first time I went to an Outback Steakhouse was with Cindi, Tyler, John and Brandon. These boys were going to play lacrosse in Australia. They were in 8th or 9th grade. Cindi and I thought it would be so cool to take them to an Australian theme restaurant while they were in training in Conneticut. On and off I have been to Outback restaurants. Good portions, consistent food and moderate prices.
No, I did not take pictures of my rib eye or my husband’s fillet. I am telling you I was not in the mood. The phone kept ringing and the food came too fast. At first they took the food back so that we could finish our salad. Then, it was brought in again.
Then, T.J. came into the picture to ask us how everything was going and to apologize for the rush. There were not too many people left at that hour and he took the time to speak to us and made us feel comfortable. He has been working for Outback for 9 years; 3 of those here in Rehoboth Beach.
So, of course, we talked about glutens. Outback does have a gluten free menu. We asked him to order gluten free hard cider and beer. He said the restaurant gets a fair amount of people with gluten allergies.
I want to thank T.J. for being so gracious. To our waitress, thank you, as well. Sorry, but I did not have her name. Their friendly approach is was made me write this post; they made our evening. Thanks again.
A blog is a diary and even though this evening was not about blogging, well, you know how it is. I cannot keep my mouth shut.
Have a good one…talk to you later….
December 20th, 2010
There are now millions of people that are on a gluten-free diet. What these people eat is so important for their well being. Living eating gluten free keeps them healthy. Yet for some of you that don’t have any dietary restrictions, probably you would not give it another thought. I don’t have a problem with “glutens” but my husband does. Therefore, it has become my interest, as well. I also eat gluten free most of the time.
Gluten free is the new diet for this century. Years ago it went by a different name. My grandfather had it. It is known as celiac disease. A strict following of a gluten free diet is the only way to go. No little pills here or there to take care of it. Also, the symptons vary from person to person. It seems that when nothing else is found and the patient still feels terrible, then a test for celiace disease is done. All it takes is a simple blood test.
Leading universities are doing research and since last year labels need to disclose if wheat it present. The moment I see wheat I back off. But, it is also in so many other products; soy sauce, vanilla, toothpaste, soaps, shampoo, make up.
As you already know, I like to eat. And so does my husband. What I have found out is that states like California, Colorado, mid Atlantic states and northern states, as well, are so up to date on this and other food allergies. Restaurants are informing their wait staff how foods are prepared and menus are also available. Believe it or not having a gluten free menu saves the restaurant time and money; otherwise I will be asking the wait staff to go back to the chef and ask how the food is prepared.
Get informed. And, don’t be afraid or embarrass to ask.
So, this subject took me to South Florida. This state is so progressive in so many things, but the moment I say gluten allergy, well, I see this glazed look in their eyes. Then, I start telling them what it is bla, bla, bla.
I know that the national chain P.F. Chang has a gluten free menu and has separate cooking pans. I went to this restaurant in Boca Raton some time ago and they were very knowledgeable.
I have been here, in Delray Beach, and I was about to give up and try to complain to someone about the lack of knowledge regarding gluten allergies when in the most unimaginable restaurant, Cody, our waiter brought us a gluten free menu. I could not believe it. Bru’s Room, located at 35 NE 2nd Ave., Delray Beach, has a gluten free menu. Unreal; a sports bar/restaurant. Finally someone has been paying attention. They have been asked one too many times they told me; so easy.
Bru’s Room has the best wings that I and my whole family have ever tasted. Truly the best. I will put them against any restaurant in the U.S. I like the triple threat; hold the garlic. I do like garlic but for some reason I like my wings without garlic. They are sweet and tangy with a good kick; fried then rolled on their sauce and fried again. Amazingly lean; not greasy. Served with either blue cheese or ranch. Guess what? They are gluten free. Go to http://www.brusroom.com/gluten-free-menu to check what else they have to offer. Soups, appetizers, salads, entrees, sides, wings and ribs.
The telephone number for Bru’s Room in Delray Beach is 561-276-3663. Website is www.brusroom.com. Besides the Delray Beach location, they also have locations in Boyton Beach, Coral Springs, Deerfield Beach, Pompano Beach, Royal Palm Beach and Sunrise.
Something unique they also have is Bru’s Traveler, which is their restaurant on wheels. It is a 24′ mobile restaurant equipped with everything to make those amazing wings and everything else pretty much on the menu. It is “Bru’s Food on your Turf”. For more information please call Tracy Bambach at 954-650-8254.
Bru’s Room is very popular; packed on Sunday football; televisions all over the place, pool tables; I am laughing as I write this because after 2 weeks of explanations at every restaurant I found a sports bar who listened.
Note: Celiac Disease is an inherited autoimmune disorder that affects the digestive process of the small intestine. A percentage of diabetics also may get celiac disease. When a person that has celiac disease consumes gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley, the individual’s immune system responds by attacking the small intestine and inhibiting the absorption of important nutrients into the body.
Also note that information for this post was taken from the cookbook by Carol Fenster, author of Gluten-Free Quick & Easy.
Have a great one!!…Talk to you later….
December 1st, 2010
When having to travel on Rt. 50, over the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, towards Baltimore, the airport, Washington, etc., 2 restaurants I hit all the time. It seems they are the only ones I do prefer to stop and relax. Remember, that this is my own personal opinion. Yes, my blog. There are more restaurants in the area but I just like these 2 the best.
So yesterday, Tuesday, I found myself traveling that corridor and it was already about 3 p.m. Not having had lunch I don’t know if my stopping at The Narrows qualified as late lunch or super early bird. Their happy hour had not even started.
There were a few customers and the restaurant was getting ready for a wine tasting. The Narrows is located at 3023 Kent Narrows Way South, Grasoville, MD 21638. Traveling West take exit 42 and traveling East take exit 41. Tel. 410-827-8113. Website is www.thenarrowsrestaurant.com. They are on Facebook and Twitter.
The Narrows was opened in 1983 and it sits on the foundation of an old oyster shucking house.
This restaurant is casual with beautiful views of the water at this time of the day. Yesterday, it was cloudy, but still beautiful.
You can sit indoors or on their porch, which is also enclosed but with windows that are open during the summer months. If you choose the porch then you are on top of the water. I like to see the boats slide by.
I had to give Harris Crab House a rest; lately I have had the craving for crabs and steamed clams. Harris Crab House is across the highway. Having that satisfied, my next craving was the best cream of crab soup, at The Narrows. I am not kidding you it is so delicious, thick, lumps of crab meat; I don’t even want to know the calories.
I started with just a cup of the cream of crab soup; could have had a bowl. It is presented with a cruet of sherry. You practically can put your spoon in and it will stand straight up. Then cut it with the sherry. Some of us put more sherry than others. My parents were in that group. They loved this restaurant and every time they visited; this was a must stop restaurant. Alissa, our waitress, told me that one time somebody asked for a short glass with ice and proceeded to also put that sherry on the glass. So, to each its own.
I told Alissa that I had been given their cream of crab soup recipe many years ago by my mother in law and when I made it; sorry but it was not the same. Could it had been that an ingredient was left out? She then gave me a copy and it is somewhat different from the one I had. I will give it to you in a little bit. You will love it. Well, if you don’t like cream soups, then this recipe might not be the one to try.
The other appetizer ordered was the grilled buffalo quail. Perfectly grilled and seasoned.
For my entree I chose the sliders. After my soup I wanted something lighter; no kidding. Three sliders; mini crab cake, bison, and ahi tuna, served on potato rolls and frizzled onions. I have to tell you that I have never ordered sliders anywhere, but I thought this was an interesting presentation and it hit the spot. I loved the 3 combinations.
I opened them up so that you can see how good they looked.
At this time of the year the crab meat at The Narrows is coming from Louisiana, the bison, I believe, from up the road on Rt. 16 in Delaware and the oysters from the Choptank River.
The Narrows also has a gluten free menu so the catfish was ordered from that menu even though he really wanted the one from the regular menu which was peanut encrusted. Nevertheless, he said that it was very good.
I promised you the crab recipe so here it goes:
Cream of Crab Soup
1 lb. jumbo lump crab meat
1 small carrot, grated
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups half and half
2 cups heavy cream
1 tablespoon dry sherry
1 tablespoon chicken base (I asked what this was and it is bouillon)
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
Remove any cartilage from the crab meat and set the crab aside.
In a thick pot, warm cream, half & half, sherry, chicken base and seasoning to slow simmer.
In a separate pan toast the roux (flour and butter) for a few minutes until it smells of toasted nuts (do not burn). See note below.
Add roux to cream – bring back to a simmer – wisk until smooth.
Serve garnish with the chopped parsley and please pass a cruet of sherry.
Serves 4 to 6
Note: A roux is a cooked mixture of flour and butter. It is used as a thickener for gravy, other sauces, soups and stews. Warm butter, add flour and stir until mixture is thick and starts to turn slightly brown and has that nutty smell.
Now you know why I did not want to even check the amount of calories in this soup.
The Narrows is so well known for its crab cakes and soups that they ship anywhere in the United States. Catering is also available so please give them a call.
I want to thank Alissa for taking such good care of us.
Well, it was time to keep on trucking towards Delaware. I usually take the backroads and as I was driving; not too many cars on the road, I passed this house all decorated; it reminded me that I have yet to put one Christmas decoration on my house.
Talk to you later….have a great day….
September 20th, 2010
Back in January of this year I wrote a post on Big Fish Grill. If you would like to see it, just go to the left hand side of this blog and under Archives click on the month of January and scroll down to the 23rd.
I have also mentioned Big Fish on other blogs, as well. It is one of those restaurants that…for example, tonight someone in my household wanted scallops, well scallops were not on my menu tonight. My menu was more like leftovers; yes let’s clean up the refrigerator, shall we?
Well, about 1/2 hour later I was at Big Fish. The restaurant is located at 20298 Coastal Highway. Tel. 302-227-9007. Website is www.bigfishgrill.com.
Big Fish is crowded all the time. Popular, consistenly good food; simple and fresh.
This restaurant prides itself on being able to handle any food related allergy. They have the following menus: Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Egg Free, Garlic Free, Nut Free, Shellfish Free. The Manager will come to your table and address your allergy. It is taken very seriously.
Tammi was our waitress and she also eats gluten free. We were definitely in good hands but the manager did come to talk to us.
Blackened scallops over roasted corn and tomatoes was actually a large appetizer that was ordered as a meal and turned out very good.
I really like the glazed salmon and I got it over a Greek Salad, which had romaine, feta, kalamata olives, onions, tomatoes, cukes and pepperoncinis.
It really was a quick dinner tonight so nothing else was ordered.
One thing that I want you to take notice is that Big Fish Grill will start their 2010-2011 Cooking Classes.
When I wrote the post last January, its content, is pretty much the cooking class taken with friends at Big Fish. It was a great one. I learned how to fillet a red snapper and to tell you the truth it was harder than it looked.
You can go on the website and get all the information about these classes but they do fill up quickly.
The cost is $75.00 per class and you must register in advance. The classes are from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.. Menu items will change for each class, special requests are accepted and group/theme/private classes are also available.
The dates are: October 9th, October 23rd, November 6, November 20th, December 4th, December 18th, January 8th, January 22nd, February 5th, February 19th, March 5th, March 19th, April 2nd, April 16th and April 30th.
You may sign up for the classes at the Big Fish Grill or call 302-227-FISH.
Talk to you later….beautiful weather….
|
Comments Off on Historic Charleston Eats! SNOB, Slightly North of Broad, Restaurant, Review, Lunch & Dinner, Gluten Free Menu, Charleston, South Carolina