June 18th, 2011
Rock Creek is a men’s shop in Downtown Rehoboth Beach. Named for Rock Creek Park in Washington, D.C. For many years two stores were owned; one in our Nation’s Capital and the other in the Nation’s Summer Capital, here in Rehoboth. Then, only Rock Creek is now in Rehoboth Beach. Location? 212 Rehoboth Aven, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971. Tel. 302-226-3140. Fax # 302-226-3141. E-mail address is beachcreek@hotmail.com.
The proprietors are Joe and Gregg. I met Gregg the other day. I wanted to write a post just for men. It seems that there are not too many men’s quality shops at the Delaware Beaches. So there I was, at their door, just as Gregg was opening up.
Rock Creek has been in Rehoboth for many years; I am embarrassed to say that I had never been in. The first thing I saw as I came in was their official greeter, Kirby, a yellow lab. She was sprawled on the carpet; checking me out; her tail was wagging.
Gregg was so nice. First customer of the day and I was probably asking too many questions. I felt that the store had great lighting. The merchandise was displayed according to the individual designer. Not crowded; just perfect.
We live on the coast and the clothing reflected that relaxed atmosphere we all love here at the Beaches. The clothing was casual; at the same time exuding confidence and sophistication.
Some designers I knew and others Gregg introduced.
Vince is a New York based company. Casual clothing and summer basics.
Billy Reid was the winner of GQ’s Best New Designer Award for 2010. He is from Florence, Alabama.
Adriano Goldschmied, better known as AG was founded in 2000; The clothing has great quality, design, and state-of-the art washes.
Hugo Boss covers the main fashion areas for men and women.
Michael Kors designs are polished, sleek and considered sophisticated American sports wear.
Paul Smith catapulted into fashion by accident. He first opened a tiny shop in 1970. Today, he is still, both, designer and chairman. He has an interesting story. Visit http://www.paulsmith.co.uk/paul-smith-world/history/.
His name is Claudio Orciani. After making a belt for himself, he then decided to make them for everyone else. In 1979 his company was founded.
Rock Creek had very unique bracelets from Tateossian. It is a London based company who makes jewelry for men and women. The designs are contemporary and fashion forward.
Robert Tateossian is considered to be “King of Cuff Links”. He had an international upbringing; fluent in 7 languages.
Gant was founded in 1949 in New Haven, CT. It is the fusion of 2 cultures that makes it unique. The company is also owned by the same company that owns Chemise Lacoste.
Rock Creek also carries several lines of men’s shoes.
Thank you Gregg for taking the time to show me your beautiful shop. Wishing you and Joe a great summer season.
As I was leaving the store, Kirby looked up. I could almost hear her saying “Are you finished yet?”
P.S. Rock Creek is also carrying bathing suits this year.
Talk to you later……Happy Father’s Day to All of you that make a difference in someone’s life…
August 5th, 2009
Exploring some of the town of Lewes, Delaware, is what I did on Wednesday, and I am telling you, this town is one of those towns that it does not matter what season we are in, it is really pretty in all of them. And, what a resume this town has. “The first town in the First State”!! Delaware was the first state to ratify the constitution, and Lewes was the earliest town founded in the state.
So, when someone tells you that Lewes is just a sleepy town, don’t kid yourself. This town does not and I repeat, does not roll up its sidewalks at dusk. It just gets started.
Lewes is very accessible. If you are coming from Ocean City, Fenwick Island, Bethany Beach, Dewey Beach or Rehoboth Beach on Coastal Highway (Rt. 1), there are several ways to go into the town. From Rt. 1 take Exit 9 East and follow the sign that says Cape May-Lewes Ferry. You will access Kings Highway and will pass the Cape Henlopen High School and its new beautiful building to be inaugurated this Fall. You will veer to the left and continue to follow the sign that says Historic Town. Follow the road and turn right on Savannah Rd. and then make a left turn on Second St.
Or, just follow Rt. 1 or Coastal Highway and turn right on Savannah Rd. (by the Arby’s) and follow the road until you reach the town and turn left on Second St.
Lewes does not have a Main St. Second St. is the main street and where the majority of the restaurants and shops are. Pretty much is all meter parking.
I was hungry for lunch, so my first stop was Cafe Azafran, located on 109 Market St., behind King’s Ice Cream, which is on Second St. (more on that ice cream store later). Their tel. is 302-644-4446. Their web site is www.CafeAzafran.com. This restaurant is Mediterranean and they also include tapas, which are small plates for sharing.
The lunch menu just made me want to come back for dinner.
I had the Marco’s Chef Salad and it was delicious. It had poached chicken and Spanish Serrano ham over field greens, endive, artichokes and hard boiled egg, roasted peppers, tomatoes and olives. Their dressing was balsamic vinaigrette. On top, it had a shaved Pecorino cheese. I had a refreshing iced tea for my beverage but they have an assortment of daily wine offerings from Italy, Spain and Chile. They also have homemade Sangria, Mango Bellinis and Espresso Martinis.
Plenty of desserts too like Affogato Mocha which is a dark chocolate gelato with espresso, Kahlua, Lewes Dairy whipped cream (local cream) and shaved chocolate.
The prices are very reasonable too. For more information, do check their web site so that you can see what they offer on their dinner menu.
Since I did not have any coffee after my lunch, I decided to march myself to King’s Ice Cream on 201 Second St. and have a taste of coffee ice cream, which people rave about.
King’s Ice Cream is a great place to go after a meal or just to have an ice cream and people watch from the benches outside their store. There is indoor seating too. King’s Ice Cream started in Milton, Delaware, in 1972. It is a family operated business and all ice cream is homemade. If you come to the Delaware beaches and you mention King’s ice cream, everyone knows what you are talking about. In case you need to contact King’s Ice Cream, the tel. is 302-645-9425.
The first store I decided to visit in this quaint town was the Beach Jetty. Everyone calls it the Jetty and their location is 123 Second St. The tel. is 302-645-4606. Maryanne and Pam were great with the customers and they had plenty of them. This store is a women’s shop with neat jewelry, and beautiful and casual clothing. Certainly, a must stop shop.
The next store on my walk around Lewes was Shorebreak. The owner, Josh, who is a local and native of Lewes, told me that he had just opened about 3 weeks ago. The address is 115 Savannah Rd. (Savannah and Second St.) and the tel. is 302-645-8488. The web site is www.shorebreaklewes.com, but it is still under construction. He has casual clothing for men, perfect for the kind of casual lifestyle, here at the beaches.
Back on Second St., I stopped at Deanna’s. This store is also a women’s shop that has clothing for a wide variety of tastes and styles. She has very nice accessories and gifts as well as a large selection of Dansko shoes, which are very popular. Her addres is 113 Second St. and the tel. is 302-644-1112. Deanna and her daughter are always ready to assist you and help with your selections.
Now, if you decide to stay in Lewes, there are more than a few places to stay. Here are a couple of them:
The Beacon Motel is located on 514 East Savannah Rd. For reservations, please call 1-800-735-4888 or 302-645-4888. This is a non-smoking motel. Major credit cards are accepted. For more information, you may go on their web site www.beaconmotel.com
Another place to stay is Hotel Rodney (Boutique Hotel) and it is located on 142 Second St. Their tel. is 302-645-6466 and the web site is www.hotelrodneydelaware.com You can walk to shops, restaurants, spas and museums.
I have only touched the surface of what this town has to offer. I will be back with more information soon.
In the meantime, visit Lewes and enjoy this historic town.
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