November 10th, 2011
Practically every restaurant located on trendy Atlantic Avenue in the Village by the Sea, also known as Delray Beach has outdoor dining; so conducive to relaxed chatting; some of them with more comfortable seatings than others.
Vic & Angelo’s has premiere outdoor seating. Those chairs are, definitely comfortable and on a day with low humidity and plenty of sushine it is the place to be.
Vic & Angelo’s is located at 290 East Atlantic Avenue. Tel. 561-278-9570. Website? www.vicandangelos.com. By the way, the website has menus, specials, and events, so make sure you check it.
Three of us for lunch. Roberto was our server. Friendly and very attentive. Before I get more into the post, I do want to thank him for taking such good care of us.
Vic & Angelo’s is very open and the decor is bright and fun. Since they occupy a corner on Atlantic Ave., they are able to have a large open bar on one side and on the other, the outdoor seating takes place under a canopy.
I was thirsty. Some had wine but I had a Passion Fruit unsweetened tea. Nice and refreshing.
Bread was brought to the table; more like a flat bread with a hint of garlic, parmesan and herbs. Very nice.
Wings were ordered. These wings were Coal Oven Sicilian Chicken Wings, which were first marinated in rosemary, garlic and lemon juice; oven baked, therefore less fat. Rosemary, Chilies, Aged Parmesan, Olio Verde, and Onions. These and the ones at Bru’s Room, also in Delray, are by far the best wings ever.
V & A Caesar Salad – Romaine Hearts, Hand shaved Reggiano and White Anchovies. Again, those white anchovies make an appearance with a Caesar Salad and they are so mild and delicious. Great homemade Caesar dressing.
A Veal Picatta was ordered which had artichokes, capers and a lemon jus. Veggies on the side. My husband thought it was really really good.
Too satisfied to have dessert, we decided to have some espresso with a little twist of lime.
Thanks V & A for sending us some delicious Lemoncello.
Have a great day!! Talk to you later…
March 26th, 2010
You must be thinking that I must be nuts thinking about food at 11:20 p.m. on a Friday night but I was just thinking what could I make this week-end since I was going to be out and about; like in Baltimore, for the day.
On a chilly week-end this pasta dish might be considered comfort food but even though it might sound heavy, you will be surprised how tasty it actually is.
Brie Pasta
1 lb Brie cheese, rind removed, chopped into small pieces
5 ounces sundried tomatoes in oil, drained, cut into thin strips (you might be able to get them already cut)
4 ripe tomatoes, cut into cubes
1/2 cup Kalamata olives (pitted)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup chopped fresh basil
1/2 tsp. pepper
2/3 cup olive oil
1 lb. linguine (you can use another pasta, if you wish; I use gluten free pasta)
Freshly grated fontina or Parmesan cheese to taste
In a large bowl, combine Brie cheese, sundried tomatoes, tomatoes, olives, garlic, basil, pepper and olive oil. Cover and let it sit at room temperature for about 2 hours.
Prepare pasta according to package directions.
Drain pasta and immediately toss with tomato mixture.
Serve immediately with grated cheese.
Serves about 5 to 6 people.
Remember to always make it your own and enjoy it!!! Talk to you later….
January 28th, 2010
Where has time gone? It seems just like yesterday when we were celebrating the opening of a new restaurant in Bethany Beach. I say it this way because at the time I was living in Bethany. DiFebo’s opened 20 years ago. Yes, the year was 1989 and they have been serving the Bethany Beach area since then.
DiFebo’s is located at 789 Garfield Parkway (Rt. 26) in Bethany Beach, DE 19930. Tel. is 302-539-4550. For carry out please call 302-539-4914. The website is www.difebos.com. The Executive Chef is Ricardo Jimenez and you may e-mail him at ricardo@difebos.com.
Remember when I mentioned the group of friends called the Usual Suspects? Well I went to meet 2 of them; Debbie and Shelley. We decided on DiFebo’s because none of us had been there in a long time. I really don’t remember when I last ate there but I don’t have a reason why I have not been there in such a long time. It really has been years. Well, enough of that. I am glad we went because we all had an excellent meal.
Upon entering the restaurant, I noticed that it still looked the same. The dining area where we were directed was a little too dark, too many tables; I was not crazy about the decor; it’s just my own particular taste. I was not there for the decor so that did not matter much.
Sergio was our waiter. I noticed he had an accent. He told us he was from Chile and so I spoke to him in Spanish. He was nice and very attentive.
Last Tuesday there was a special going on; soup, salad, entree and dessert for $19.95. Debbie had the Chicken Marsala and Shelley had the Mahi Mahi with shrimp, asparagus and risotto. Sometimes, when restaurants offer these specials, their portions tend to be smaller. DiFebo’s portions were just the right size.
I chose their House of Greens which was a salad of field greens, classic balsamic vinaigrette and imported Parma cheese. Light and perfect for a starter.
My dish was not on the special but was very reasonable, as well. I had the Fresh Fish of the Day with Mussels en Brodo. The fish was Mahi Mahi and it was grilled over pan-roasted mussels gently poached in a saffron broth with San Marzano tomatoes and fresh spinach. Garnished with frizzled leeks. The word “en Brodo” means “in Broth”. All I can say is that it was delicious.
Mahi Mahi with Mussels en Brodo
The dessert that my friends chose was the bread pudding. I took a few bites and it was not too sweet and had just the right density.
DiFebo’s has plenty to choose from. They are open daily and even deliver. Their Lunch & Carry Out Menu, as well as their Dinner Menu can be found on their website above mentioned.
This family owned and operated restaurant has a unique feature for the beaches. They have Family Style Meals to Go. This catering menu is designed for parties of 10 guests or more. They have created affordable, hot delicious food that can go from their kitchen to yours; ready to serve. You can pick and choose your trays. Have them delivered or for pick up. You can even let them know if you are in need of a chaffing dish to keep the food warm. I have never used this service but I can imagine how popular this is, especially, at the height of the summer season. How convenient!!
Isabella’s, next door, is their sister restaurant. I will review that one at another time.
In the meantime, enjoy the good restaurants the Delmarva Peninsula has to offer……Until next time…
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