Love checking out restaurants on a Wednesday. They are less crowded and so we did driving over towards Bethany Beach and going west to the new location of Perucci’s. 35715 Atlantic Ave., Millville, Delaware.
Perucci’s moved to this location almost a year ago. The former location was so quaint; not sure how this new one would be.
The restaurant is in the back building of this address. You can park there or in the front and walk back.
You should make reservations by calling 302-829-8727. They are also on Facebook. Website? http://Peruccis.com
Pleasantly surprised as we came in. It is warm and welcoming. To the left they have a nice size bar.
We like to eat late and arriving at Perucci’s this is how it looked.
And this other photo is a little later on?
Drinks followed. A simple dressed salad I had. It was so fresh with a Vinaigrette Dressing.
The eggplant parmigiana arrived. The eggplant was slightly breaded. Very good and a healthy portion too.
The Brussels sprouts were cooked the way I like them; soft and tender.
I really like Piccata and this time was the Veal Piccata. Capers, lemon, you know how it is. Enjoyed it?
A very nice evening enjoying our local restaurants once again.
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I laughed when I wrote Good Food, Will Travel. The traveling from Rehoboth Beach to Bethany Beach and then west to Millville takes no time. All the beaches are closed to each other. Well, in the summer it may take a bit longer during the week. You know how it is. This particular Memorial Weekend like the usual ones, the weather will not cooperate for the most part. So, what is there to do? Shop and Eat!!
I love going out on Wednesdays. It seems that it is a quieter day of the week to enjoy the local restaurants. I think at this time of the year you need to call and make a reservation for most restaurants. Also, because the lack of help some may be closed Monday and Tuesday.
Perucci’s is located at 3507 Atlantic Ave., Millville, DE. Tel. 302-829-8727. Website? http://www.peruccis.com
An old building reminiscing of a Trattoria somewhere else. I feel I have to have a Chianti every time I step into, this small and very quaint restaurant. It is a family restaurant that has been opened for many years and their family recipes are delicious.
It was crowded but we had a reservation. I like to eat late so the reservation was for 8 p.m.
A Malbec from Fableist was truly amazing. I probably could have had the wine and just the bread. OMG it was so good. Warm and accompanied with very good olive oil.
A order of Calamari Fritti for the table. Perfect portion for sharing. Flash fried, chipolte cocktail sauce, citrus aioli, and spicy chili aioli. Tender and truly lightly flash fried.
I liked their Caesar Salad and have had it before. Perfect way to get your palate cleansed if you would call it that way. To me salads prior to the entree cleanse your taste buds. They call it Knife & Fork Caesar. Pecorino and garlic croutons.
An entree of Gamberetti con Aglio e Vino. Shrimp, white wine sauce with garlic and olive. For true pasta eaters this dish was simple but impacted great flavor.
My order of Veal Scallopini al Piccata. I loved it for many reasons. The combination of lemon, capers and wine sauce was light and simple, as well. The amount of pasta was just right too. Not an over abundance but a perfect serving.
While it was storming in Rehoboth Beach on Wednesday our dinner was memorable and cannot wait to go again.
A shout to Daniel who took care of us so nicely.
Have a great week-end.
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A “killer” comedy classic. Two charming sisters with a sinister secret. Directed by Rusty Hesse. Dickens Parlour Theater is located west of Bethany Beach, on Rt. 26. Just a few miles from Bethany. The address is 35715 Atlantic Avenue, Millville, DE 19970.
The parlour opens at 7 p.m. for cocktails…showtime is 7:30 p.m. Coffee and dessert are served at intermission.
If you would like to have dinner, there is only one seating at 6 p.m. Parlour opens at 5:30 p.m. Reservations are required. You can check http://www.dptmagic.com. Click on One Stop Dining & Entertainment for more info., including the menu. When making the dinner reservations you will need to give them your Menu Selections, as well. Tel. 302-829-1071.
Dickens Parlour Theater opens year-round. The website shows the complete schedule, including the magic acts for the young ones and the young at heart. Great to keep in mind on rainy days at the beach.
Have a gorgeous day!!
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The artists in Southeastern Delaware are opening their doors to their studios once again, as they have been doing for 19 years. This is a free, self-guided tour of the studios of 13 of Delaware’s most talented artists and artisans, all located in Southeastern Sussex County. You can talk to them, ask questions, see them work, buy some of their pieces of art, but most of all, get to know them personally.
The event takes place on Friday, 11/29 and Saturday, 11/30 from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Remember to buy local and buy tax free in Delaware. More info? Please visit http://www.artstudiotour.com. Open the website and click on the map to see where all the studios are located.
Each artist has donated a piece of art for “Art in the Hat Raffle”. 100% of the proceeds from this raffle will benefit art programs throughout the local community. Raffle tickets are $4.99 each or 5 for $20. You can get them at each studio. To see what each artist has donated, please visit http://www.artstudiotour.com/raffle.htm.
One of my favorite artists is Tom Frey, who is located in Dagsboro. He is a woodturner. Mr. Frey uses mostly local woods that are stressed by nature.
His miniatures are beautiful and if you are lucky enough he might be working on some of them as you visit his studio.
Note: Damon Pla will not be on the tour this year.
Have a great time!!
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Okay, I agree…no fun if you are at the beach and it is raining cats and dogs….the kids are driving you insane….and why did we choose this week? It happens at times, so you will have to make the best of it. And, please, do not go back to your rental agent and start complaining…..it’s raining, and it is only the weather’s fault.
With that in mind what could you do besides, shopping and eating? Read on.
REHOBOTH BEACH
CREATABLE CRAFTS – Located at 146 Rehoboth Avenue. Fun for the whole family. Really? Paint your own pottery. Tel. 302-227-1020. Website? http://www.creatablecrafts.com
THE BEACH ARCADE – Next to Dolles at 5 North Boardwalk. Tel. 302-227-1040
PLAYLAND ARCADE – Located on the South side of the Boardwalk.
SURFSIDE ARCADE – Located on the South side of the Boardwalk.
JOLLY TROLLEY – Hop on the Trolley and ride around between Rehoboth Beach and Dewey. Please visit http://www.jollytrolley.com for their services.
CAKE BREAK – Located at 7 South First St. Decorate a cake and eat it too!! Tel. 302-260-9265. Website? http://www.cakebreakrehoboth.com. Please note that Cake Break is a peanut free facility so if you have someone in your group with a peanut allergy, they will be just fine. They also offer gluten free and vegan cupcakes.
BROWSEABOUT BOOKS – Located at 133 Rehoboth Avenue. Tel. 302-226-2665 Website? http://www.browseaboutbooks.com. You can check the books and even sit on one of their comfortable sofas to relax and read awhile.
REHOBOTH BEACH MUSEUM – Located 511 Rehoboth Avenue, by the roundabout and next to the Visitor’s Center. Website? http://www.rehobhtbeachmuseum.org. Their newest exhibit, Beach Eats!! is great. Free admission.
BOOKS AND COFFEE – Located on 113 Dickinson St. Tel. 302-226-9959
INDIAN RIVER LIFE SAVING STATION MUSEUM – Located between Dewey Beach and the Indian River Bridge. Tour the Museum and the Shop. Tel. 302-227-6991
FENWICK ISLAND
DISCOVER SHIPWRECK MUSEUM – Located at 708 Ocean Highway, Fenwick Island. Tel. 302-539-9366
MILLVILLE
DICKENS PARLOUR THEATRE – Located at 35715 Atlantic Avenue – A few miles west of Bethany Beach. Rainy day matinee at 2 p.m. Otherwise, nightly show at 7 p.m. Check http://www.dptmagic.com
LEWES
ZWAANENDAEL MUSEUM – Located on Savannah Rd. and Kings Highway.
SEASIDE NATURE CENTER – Located at the Cape Henlopen State Park on 15099 Cape Henlopen Drive. Exhibits, displays, including their 1,000 galon tank with local fish, and a touch tank also. Tel. 304-645-6852. Admission to the park is in effect.
DOGFISH HEAD BREWERY TOURS – The brewery is located in the town of Milton. It is a great tour for adults. Tel. 302-684-1000. Website? http://www.dogfish.com. Cheers!!
Roll with the punches…have a good one!
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The beach is a source of inspiration for many…for others; just a place to kick back and relax.
Slowly, our Delaware Beaches are waking up after a much deserved rest the past couple of months….the Quiet Resorts, as Bethany Beach and Fenwick Island are known are holding some really neat events….So, What’s Going On?
Friday, 3/22 and Saturday, 3/23 – Dickens Parlour Theatre is located at 35715 Atlantic Avenue, west of Bethany Beach, Delaware. I have not had the opportunity to attend one of the shows, but I have heard that they are excellent and very popular. Visit http://www.dptmagic.com, or call 302-829-1071 for more info. The evening shows start at 7 p.m. Rainy days show at 2 p.m. And, I look forward to your comments…liked it?
Saturday, 3/23 – More volunteers are needed for Beach Grass Planting at South Bethany and Delaware Seashore State Park. 9:00 a.m. until Noon. If you want to get up early and help out this is what you need to do. First of all, online registration is closed, so please to register call Shoreline and Waterway Management Section at 302-739-9921. Or, email jennifer.luoma@state.de.us. Beach grass helps to build and stabilize dunes by trapping windblown sand. Sand dunes are essential for protection against damaging coastal storms. The planting of beach grass is an annual event. It was first started in 1989; more than a million stems of beach grass have been planted by dedicated volunteers.
Saturday, 3/23 – “Healing Foods to Reduce Inflammation” – At 3:00 p.m. at Good Earth Market, located at 31806 Good Earth Lane on Rt. 26 in Clarksville, Delaware….just 4.8 miles west of Bethany Beach. Kari Ainsworth returns to discuss the causes of inflammation and why we hurt, as well as the foods that can be causing the pain. The workshop will be held at The Birch Tree Cafe inside Good Earth Market. More info? Please visit http://www.goodearthmarket.com and click on Events.
Saturday, 3/23 – Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra Spring Concert from 7:30 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. at Mariner’s Bethel UMC 81 Central Avenue, (corner of Rt. 26 & Central Ave.), Ocean View, DE 19970. Ocean View is located a few miles west of Bethany Beach.
Wednesday, 3/27 – Women and Wine South – NorthEast Seafood Kitchen, 29 Atlantic Avenue (Rt. 26), Ocean View. Fundraising Event for Justin’s Beach House/Justin W. Jennings Foundation. If you have driven on Rt. 26, either to or from Bethany Beach, you have probably passed a large blue Adirondack Chair. That is where Justin’s Beach House is located. It is a house like no other. This home offers patients with cancer and their families some peace and joy, even if for a short time. To know more, please visit http://www.justinjennings.org.
Three courses and dessert. All courses are paired with wine. Stuffed Local Clams with Periquita White, Shaved Asparagus Salad with Twin Vines Vinho Verde, Grilled Rainbow Trout with Periquita Reserva, and a dessert of Heirloom Carrot Cake, paired with Sandeman Tawny Port. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Dinner begins at 7:00 p.m. $39 per person. Please call Colby Pusey at 302-537-1785 or email him at colby@sodelconcepts.com.
Saturday, 3/30 – Bunny Palooza 5/K/10K – Garfield Parkway & Atlantic Avenue. Sponsored by the Quiet Resorts Charitable Foundation (QRCF), http://www.qrcf.org. This foundation was formed by the Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commer in 2001. It manages and distributes funds to qualified organizations serving the local community. Bunny Palooza is an Annual Event. There will be overall, runner-up, masters and age group awards. It will be a fun and festive course., Live music throughout the race course. Start at Garfield Pkwy & Atlantic Ave. in Downtown Bethany Beach. For complete information and ways to register, please visit http://www.bunnypaloozarun.com. Note: Rain or shine, walkers permitted only on the 5K. Dogs and Owners, Walkers and Strollers must start at the back of the 5K field. Please bring doggy doo doo bags. Today, Friday, 3/22, is the last the day to register in order to get an event tech shirt and goodie bag.
Saturday, 4/6 – “Gluten – What is it Anyway?” At 3:00 p.m. at The Birch Tree Cafe located inside Good Earth Market at 31806 Good Earth Ln. in Clarksville, Delaware…4.8 miles west of Bethany Beach. The Birch Tree Cafe is the only 100% gluten free restaurant in Delaware. Join Cathy Berzins, owner and gluten free chef at The Birch Tree Cafe for this informative discussion, clarifying what all the hoop-la over a gluten free diet is all about. Please call 302-539-2468 for more info., or visit http://www.goodearthmarket.com.
Tuesday, 4/9 – Living Gluten Free in Delaware at 6:30 a.m. This is a sharing group; food ideas and recipes, as well as welcoming people new to the gluten free community. The group welcomes those on a gluten free diet due to Celiac or gluten sensitivities and those who live with and support them. The meeting is at The Birch Tree Cafe inside Good Earth Market located at 31806 Good Earth Ln. in Clarksville, Delaware…4.8 miles west of Bethany Beach. More info? Please call 302-539-2468. The Birch Tree Cafe is the only 100% Gluten Free restaurant in Delaware…Like them on Facebook.
Saturday, 4/20 – 24th Annual Ocean to Bay Bike Tour from 7:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Ride the Beaches, Bays & Beyond!! Discounted Rate through Friday, 3/22!! For registration, bike tour info., and events for the day, please visit http://www.bethany-fenwick.org.
Saturday, 5/11 – Annual Bethany Beach Breast Cancer Fun Run/Walk! Rain or Shine. Theme? “Safari – It Takes a Village”. The theme selected this year is for personal reasons; to honor Ann’s good friend who lost her battle with breast cancer on July 20, 2012. Her name was Nancy and she loved wearing crazy safari type clothing; animal prints in particular. So, you know what to do…..go crazy, wild, with your prints for this year’s event!
Bethany Beach Breast Cancer Fun Run/Walk is now partnering with Beebe Breast Health Center in Lewes, Delaware and Little Pink Houses of Hope. Host houses are still needed for June 1 -8 Bethany retreat for breast cancer patients and their families. For more info., please visit http://www.bethanybeachbreastcancer.com. Or, please call 302-537-9700. Note: Packet pick up will be at Bethany Area Realty, 778 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach, on Friday, 5/10 from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m.
Saturday, 5/25 – Justin’s Beach House Memorial Day Week-end 5K Run/3K Walk….at 7:30 a.m. The new course will be featuring a Boardwalk Finish! Like them on Facebook!! $25 to pre-register and $30 the day of the race. There will be a post race party on the Boardwalk. Tech Tee-Shirts for all pre-registered participants, awesome awards, free goodie bags, free pre-race kiddie dash (no registration and no tee-shirts provided). More info? Please visit http://www.justinjennings.org/5k-run-walk.
Note: Plenty of amazing entertainment at The Freeman Stage, located at 31750 Lake Drive, Selbyville, Delaware….Please visit http://www.freemanstage.com so you can start planning ahead.
Not so quiet, afterall!! Have a good one!!
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Winter is a quiet time in on the “Quiet Resort” at the Delaware Beaches. I am talking about the town of Bethany Beach. But, slowly spring will be bringing more visitors to Bethany and the surrounding areas. Here are a few happenings.
Terrapin Naming Contest – Tomorrow, Thursday, March 15th, is the last day for this contest. The Indian River Life-Saving Station is located on Rt. 1 or Coastal Highway, a few miles north of Bethany Beach after going over the Indian River Bridge. The contest has been going on for the past month, but deadline is tomorrow to pick names for their newest residents to the Life-Saving Station; Diamondback Terrapins!!
These terrapins were rescued an unable to be released into the wild. They, now, have a permanent home with them, to be used for educational programs and the enjoyment of visitors.
Two ways to cast ballots: You can stop in at and cast a paper ballot or submit suggestions on Facebook at www.facebook/IRLSS under their Events tab. You can submit up to 2 suggestions per terrapin.
Prize? Always a prize! Winners will be selected on Wednesday, March 21st and receive an Annual Park Pass and a gift bag of goodies. You’ll also get your picture with the terrapin, in you would like.
The Indian River Life Saving Station was built in 1876 and is the only Station in Delaware that is still standing in its original location. I wrote a post with pictures on August 29, 2010. Just click on the month of August of 2010, on the left hand side of my website and scroll down to the 29th.
More info? Call 302-227-6991
Dickens Parlour Theatre – There is Magic at the Beach on Friday, March 16th. This theatre is located at 35715 Atlantic Ave. in Millville, Delaware. It is just about 5 minutes west of Bethany Beach, on Rt. 26. Please visit www.DPTmagic.com. Call for tickets at 302-829-1071. During the summer there will be nightly shows and even rainy day shows. Even though I have not attended a performance, it has been highly recommended. The website has a full schedule and impressive bios of all performers. Admission: Adults $18, Ages 12 and under $12.
Bunny Palooza – 5K/10K Race – Register now for this race sponsored by the Seashore Striders. Saturday, April 7th at 8 a.m. Website? www.bunnypaloozarun.com. Highlights? Chip-timed Race, Overall & Age Group Awards, Fun, Festive Course with Live Music. New Balance Tech Shirts to all pre-registered runners, goody bag at packet pick-up, Bunny Palooza Finisher Medals for the 10K participants, Post Race Party at Mango’s.
The race will finish at the Oceanfront on the Bethany Beach Boardwalk. Walkers, strollers and dogs are welcomed on the 5K Course.
For sponsorship opportunities or additional info., please contact them at info@bunnypaloozarun.com.
Note: You can find them on Facebook as Bunny Palooza 5k/10k Run & Walk.
Have a great day!! Talk to you later…
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Contractors for a Cause is an organization of local contractors that give back to the community that supports them. It is based in the Bethany Beach and Ocean View, Delaware in Southern Delaware.
Mike Cummings from Miken Builders located at 32782 Cedar Drive, Millville, DE 19967, www.mikenbuilders.com, will be the Workshop Leader. This is a free event and it is only limited for the first 20 women that register. You can register by calling Andrea at 302-537-4444.
There will be babysitting provided on site during the workshop. Topics will be anything from fixing a loose toilet handle to caulking and drywall patch techniques. Also weather stripping and squeaky doors, as well.
It will be Saturday, 11/19 from 9:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Doors open at 9:00 a.m. for coffee and pastries.
Location? Better Living Showroom located at 32442 Royal Blvd., Dagsboro, Delaware, at Clayton Crossing and next to Mediacom.
Give them a call and reserve your spot….talk to you later…
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