December 2nd, 2014
I just want a salad!! That’s all I want! Many times this is what we say at a restaurant, referring to having a lighter meal. Actually, some salads can pack those calories without us even knowing it. At this time of the year, after Thanksgiving, and looking forward to Christmas and New Year’s….I really only want a salad; the lighter side.
I have a friend….her name starts with S. When she goes to a restaurant she really deconstructs a salad. Take this out, no, I don’t want that either, don’t like olives, onion? not sure, the dressing….nothing with mayo….really why doesn’t she ask for lettuce?
In the past months these salads at the Delaware Beaches have been so good, refreshing. No more boring greens, or just a slice of tomato. These salads make a meal. Check them out!
AGAVE – Located in Lewes, Delaware at 137 2nd St., 302-645-1232, Agave offers a few salads. The Mango and Avocado Salad with Queso Crema is substantial, full of avocado and mango and you can get it plain and simple or top it with shrimp or something else offered on that day.
Served in a tostada bowl, this salad topped with salmon is also a winner.
THE PICKLED PIG – 18756 Coastal Highway (Rt. 1), Rehoboth Beach, Tel. 302-645-5444. Website? http://www.pickledpigpub.com. This gastro pub has spirits, pretty good food and salads. Their Roasted Vegetable Salad I would say is fairly new but I think it is a keeper. Asparagus, zucchini, red onion, tomatoes, carrots, spinach, quinoa, with a white balsamic-orange vinaigrette and parmesan….topped with grilled chicken, it is a complete meal.
Their Chopped BLT Salad has mixed lettuces, blue cheese dressing, smoked bacon, diced tomato, red onion and blue cheese crumble.
FINS ALE & RAW BAR – 19269 Coastal Highway (Rt. 1) in Rehoboth Beach. Tel. 302-227-3467. I thought this salad looked good and tasted even better. The Chopped Salad has romaine lettuce, mixed greens, carrots, tomatoes, bacon, corn cucumber, Jack and cheddar cheeses….all chopped and served with their buttermilk dressing. I topped it with Calamari.
Their Fins Bar Salad wih mixed greens, almonds, dried cranberries and gorgonzola cheese topped with tuna salad and their homemade whole grain mustard vinaigrette was delicious….nice serving of tuna salad, by the way.
CASA DILEO NORTH – Located at 18701 Coastal Highway (Rt. 1) in Rehoboth Beach. Tel. 302-644-8256. The Tricolore Signature Salad hit the spot. Arugula, Radicchio, Belgian Endive, Treviso and spring mix. To that mix chopped cucumber, tomatoes, and pine nuts. It is hand tossed with lemon juice, plenty of fresh garlic and olive oil.
PETE’S CHEESESTEAK SHOP – It is located at 19287 Miller Rd. Unit 1A, in The Food Lion Shopping Center on Coastal Highway, RT 1. Tel. 302-226-3000. Website? http://www.ultimatecheesesteak.com. This restaurant is impeccable…so clean. Fast service, and comfortable seating arrangements. Their Greek Salad topped withy Gyro Meat is very good. It is a garden salad with feta, Kalamata olives, and pita bread with a side order of a vinaigrette with a hint of strawberry…just a hint. The pita bread is grilled and warm making it extra special and definitely a full meal.
EDEN – Located on 23 Baltimore Avenue in Downtown Rehoboth Beach, Eden is really one of my favorite restaurants in Rehoboth. Consistently good with professional staff, it stands out. Open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday, starting at 5:30 p.m. Tel. 302-227-3330. Website? http://www.edenrestaurant.com Eden’s Grilled Caesar is awesome. Sun dried tomato/olive tapenade and pecorino romano cheese. The first time I had a grilled Caesar, it was many years ago at a restaurant in Hagerstown, Maryland. I never had any other good one anywhere else until Eden’s Grilled Caesar and it has become a favorite. Two views of this simple and delicious salad follow:
LILY THAI – Located at 10 N. 1st St. in Downtown Rehoboth Beach, Tel. 302-227-3348….I love Thai Food!! The Larb Gai Salad is spicy!! It is so good. Ground chicken breast tossed in lime juice, red onions and fresh mint….a gluten free salad!!
MODERN MIXTURE – Located at 62A Rehoboth Avenue. Tel. 302-227-0600. Website? http://www.modern-mixture.com. All salads are chopped at Modern Mixture. Their House Salad has romaine, onion, tomato, and fresh cactus called “Nopalito”, feta and lime juice topped with avocado….this salad is gluten free!
DOGFISH HEAD – Located at 320 Rehoboth Avenue. Website? http://www.dogfish.com In a mood for a Cobb Salad? Their version, topped with salmon or a crabcake is very good….but their basil vinaigrette dressing is a true keeper of this salad.
LOBSTER SHANTY – Located a few miles west of Fenwick Island. Address: 37310 Lighthouse Rd., Selbyville. Tel. 302-436-2305. It opens Thursday through Sunday for lunch and dinner. Great views of the marsh. A fantastic salad called the Seafood Tasters Duo has fresh lobster and shrimp salads over field greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion and seasonal fruits with Nantucket’s Maple Vinaigrette. An awesome salad if you like seafood.
So as you are shopping and exhausting yourselves….a little salad!! Have a good one.
April 7th, 2014
Jody and I parked on Wilmington Avenue and right by Penny Lane. It looked so pretty on Friday evening as we strolled the Avenue. Pretty soon the crowds will be here and so, we, the residents, love to take the opportunity to stroll, shop and grab something to eat before the season arrives.
Our choice was Modern Mixture. I love writing about this restaurant because Leo is cooking very healthy for those of us that want to shed a few pounds and get ready for Summer 2014. And, if you have a gluten allergy, Modern Mixture is very aware of customers with allergies and sensitivities.
Modern Mixture is located at 62A Rehoboth Avenue. Tel. 302-227-0600. The website? http://www.modern-mixture.com. He has a liquor license as well. Leo takes pride in his cooking, using fresh ingredients and plenty of herbs to give a unique flavor to his dishes.
Every day special soups are being prepared in his kitchen. Ask: Cual es la sopa del dia? On cool days or evenings is all you would need.
His chopped salads are very good, as well. He can customize any to your liking.
On Friday Jody and I had the Modern Mixture’s House, which had romaine, onion, tomato, and fresh cactus called “nopalito”, feta, and lime juice topped with avocado.
If you just want a healthy smoothie, they are the best!
Leo gave us Mexican “breads”….we took them home for breakfast in the a.m. A hint of cinnamon and sugar….someone in my home ate it.
So if you are new in town….give it a try. Have a good one.
December 18th, 2013
Restaurants in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware are more and more in tune…offering meatless Monday dinners. It is a day of the week when eating vegetables, pastas, rices, beans, and other offerings give you the opportunity to eat more “plant-based”.
I decided to take my friend, Cindi, to Modern-Mixture, located at 62A Rehoboth Avenue in Downtown Rehoboth Beach. Tel. 302-227-0600. Website? http://www.modern-mixture.com. You can find Modern-Mixture on Facebook, as well.
Modern-Mixture has been in Rehoboth for about 2 years. It has a liquor license and it opens every day except, Tuesday.
Cindi and I decided to try 2 Meatless Monday lunches. Leo suggested the following:
A tamal, enfrijolada, chile relleno with cheese, rice and guacamole.
And, the Vegan Meatloaf. I have had this meatloaf before and really think it is delicious. Beans, oats and sauce makes so good that you will not miss the beef.
Dessert was presented by Leo….It was a Chocolate Mousse Cake; light, moist with just the right amount of sweetness.
EVENT
Friday, December 20th – 7:00 p.m. – Plant Based “Winter Holiday Dinner & Wine Pairing” at Modern-Mixture, also hosted by VegRehoboth. It will be a Vegan Four-Course Prix-Fixe Dinner. Special Spanish Wines will accompany each course. Wine representative Laura Lamprecht from Specialty Wines and Liquors will be on hand to discuss each wine.
Tickets are $30 each. They are on sale at Modern-Mixture. For additional information, please call 302-227-0600.
Creamy Cauliflower and Coconut Soup topped with Grapes and Almonds, Baby Kale Christmas Salad, pomegranate, red onion, pecans with a tangy ginger dressing, Three Stuffed Vegetables: A traditional Chile en Nogada stuffed with Nuts and Fruits, topped with Cashew Cream Sauce and Pomegranate; a Stuffed Tomato with Farro, and a Stuffed Chayote with Sweet corn and Herbs…the final course; the sweet ending with poached pear rice pudding.
If you wish to try something new….then give them a call and purchase your ticket.
Have a good one!!
November 5th, 2013
I remember growing up in the Island of Puerto Rico. The Spanish culture is one that likes to enjoy the good things in life. The small towns in Puerto Rico, when I was growing up, were what towns throughout the U.S. are trying to achieve now….that Main Street type of atmosphere. That sense of being able to walk the sidewalks, greet your neighbors and plenty of times, be invited for a good cup of coffe, by a neighbor or relative…Cafe con Lefche, which is coffee with milk, or a Cafe Cortado, which only has some milk, or the classic Spanish Pocillo. The coffee would be accompanied by a sweet pastry or cake.
Which brings me to my short post. Leo Cabrera is the owner of Modern Mixture, located at 62A Rehoboth Avenue in Downtown Rehoboth Beach. Tel. 302-227-0600. Website? http://www.modern-mixture.com His restaurant is the talk of the town. Leo serves food that is fresh, healthy and exciting. He closes on Tuesdays and on Sundays he is open until 3 p.m. Otherwise, he is open. You may call him and ask him what’s cooking on that particular day.
Modern Mixture is casual and Leo prepares great specialty drinks.
So, when Leo called me to tell me that he had fig cakes for me I ran. The cakes were made with fig jam, from the figs tha I had given him. They were so good and brought me those memories above mentioned….particularly the coffee at my grandmother’s house.
The little fig cakes had just the right amout of sweetness…the fig jam doing its job. A little bit of cheese, complemented the fig jam. The consistency was light and it reminded me a bit of cheesecake….definitely lighter, though.
I liked them so much I decided that they belonged as a featured post. Thank you Leo….I loved them!! So simple and sweet.
Note: Stop by on Friday, 10/8 and Saturday, 10/9 at Modern Mixture from 6 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. when Dru Tevis will be making yeast donuts fresh and to order.
October 11th, 2013
I opened Facebook and saw that Leo was announcing that he has a Calamari Special for $9 with Iced Tea! Okay, on Monday evening I went to Modern Mixture, which is located at 62A Rehoboth Avenue in Downtown Rehoboth Beach. Tel. 302-227-0600. Website? http://www.modern-mixture.com.
I have written plenty of times about Modern Mixture, its owner, Leo, and his staff….now let me tell you about this Calamari Taco. It is out of this world. The Chimichurri Sauce adds to an already well seasoned and crispy calamari. You are going to love it. Add the baby kale salad and you have a meal.
The Torta was delicious, as well. Marilyn added a Margarita to spice things up!!
Not one, but 2 desserts. The desserts at Modern-Mixture are perfect for sharing.
The cake…this is only half of it.
The Chocolate Mousse…took some home.
It’s raining, it’s pouring…what else are going to do? Have a good one!!
September 14th, 2013
 
When Leo says “Come Enjoy the Yum”, he is not just saying that for the sake of talking. He means it. Modern Mixture is located at 62 A Rehoboth Avenue in Downtown Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. Leo has been cooking away, offering his customers, fresh, healthy and delicious food.
Modern Mixture is part of the restaurant scene in Downtown Rehoboth Beach. It encompasses everything you want from the customer’s point of view. The restaurant is lively, Leo, his sister, and staff always have smiles on their faces. Their food? Yummy!! Their enthusiasm is catching.
You can call 302-227-0600 and ask Leo what’s cooking today. You can dine, or take out. Leo has some awesome specialty drinks, and wine, as well. The website is http://www.modern-mixture.com. Modern Mixture opens in the Second Season at 10 a.m. Leo has fresh brewed coffee every day and an espresso bar. Modern Mixture is closing on Tuesday at this time of the year. But, if you do need something special, make sure to give Leo a call even if it is on Tuesday.
So, on Thursday, Modern Mixture was exactly what I needed. I showed up very late in the day, and very hungry.
After a few hugs and personal chatting Leo told me that he had just finished making tamales. He had been changing his recipe a bit and I wanted to try them.
I chose to drink Leo’s Agua de Jamaica. Jamaica is hibiscus sabdariffa. In Mexico hibiscus blossoms are called Jamaica. The drink looked and tasted like pomegranate juice. Just like pomegranate juice, it is also full of Vitamin C, a good diuretic and excellent for the digestion.
My tamales had a filling of jalapeno, queso (cheese), and tomate (tomato). They were served with Leo’s Middle Eastern Chopped Salad, which had mixed greens, falafel, quinoa salad, radishes, feta cheese, cucumber with a lime mint-herb vinaigrette dressing.
When I took the first bite of the tamal, I stopped to enjoyed the flavors and spices and then I felt my taste buds starting to dance. I told Leo they were his best.
I ate it all and then Leo wanted me to have flan…I resisted that temptation and left it for another time.
Leo and his sister were so nice to me on a day that I needed it the most. They are friends and I thank them so much.
John would have loved those tamales…..they werre gluten free!!
Have a great day!
May 16th, 2013
I remember when….just a year ago when Leo opened Modern Mixture. My oh my….word of mouth, consistently good food, always a big smile….Leo’s nuevo latino cooking is full of taste and very healthy, as well. His cooking is always fresh; always from scratch.
Modern Mixture is located at 62A Rehoboth Avenue in Downtown Rehoboth Beach, on the ocean block. Tel. 302-227-0600. You can find Modern Mixture on Facebook and Twitter. Website? http://www.modern-mixture.com.
I was so hungry; having starved myself since I had to attend my “low fat” eating group. So, I said to Leo: Necesito algo para almorzar, bajo en grasa. (I need something for lunch, low in fat.) No problem, he said. Not on the menu but I have this meatloaf….what? I meant low fat, Leo. No no, he continued. The meatloaf was made out of chickpeas and beans, with some oatmeal. Just a slight topping of ketchup, mustard, honey, and barbecue sauce. Totally oil free and vegan.
Leo was going to place a small piece of meatloaf on my salad, then add about 1/4 cup of mashed potatoes….again, no oil added to the potatoes, just almond milk. And then, on the other side of the plate he added steamed veggies!! Voila!
It was so tasty and smooth, I could not get over it. I know I was hungry, but it was really soooo good!!
To complete my healthy lunch I had the Green Powerhouse Smoothie with green apple, pineapple, ginger, kale and coconut water. The best way to hydrate and cleanse your body.
Modern Mixture has a liquor license and Leo is going to town with great drinks like ModMix Margarita made with organic Agave juice and fresh lime and lemon juice. The Classic Mojito Cubano with mint, sugar cane, fresh lime juice and lemon-lime soda. Cuba Libre…Bacardi Solera rum, coke and fresh lime juice….Leo, how about Don Q…best rum from Puerto Rico? Anyway, Modern Mixture is offering fun drinks that are going to be very popular this 2013 Summer Season!.
Have a great day….what are you waiting for?
February 21st, 2013
The groundhog showed that it will be an early Spring!!…..waiting. At the beach, life is different; some might even say we take our time doing things here in, Slower Lower….time does not move from hour to hour, but one mood to the moment. So, if you are visiting Rehoboth Beach….this is What’s Going On!
Friday, 2/22 – The Rehoboth Beach Film Society presents a showcase of this year’s Academy Award contenders for the Best Live Action Short Film. You will have the opportunity to weigh in and cast your own vote for the winner. This year’s slate of nominees include “Asad”, “Buzkashi Boys”, “Curfew”, “Death of a Shadow (Dood van een Schaduw)”, and “Henry”. Admission is $4 for members with current membership card and $6 for future members. You can purchase the tickets by visiting the website or by calling 302-645-9095, ext. 1. More info? Please visit http://www.rehobothfilm.com.
Saturday, 2/23 – In the past few years I have had very good friends diagnosed with breast cancer. Thank God they are all doing well after going through treatments, very courageously, I might add. Southern Lights of Life is an Evening of Living and Giving, sponsored by the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition, at the Dover Downs Hotel & Casino in Dover, Delaware. From Rehoboth Beach, it takes about 1/2 hour. Dress code is Business to Glamorous. Cocktails at 6 p.m. with hors d’oeuvres and Silent Auction. The program, dinner and the Live Auction will start at 8 p.m., followed by the fashion show featuring breast cancer survivors as the models. Tickets are $150. Dover Downs is located at 1131 North DuPont Highway, Dover, DE 19901. For details and info., please visit http://www.debreastcancer.org. Please note that this event is Kent and Sussex Counties’ premier breast cancer fundraiser.
Saturday, 2/23 – The Rehoboth Beach Film Society presents an informative documentary entitled “Cafeteria Man” as part of their 2012-2013 “On Screen/In Person” film tour, which brings filmmakers and their films together to participating communities. It will take place at 7 p.m. in the upstairs screening room at Movies at Midway, located on Coastal Highway (Rt. 1) between Lewes and Rehoboth Beach. Tickets are $4 for members and $6 for future members. Tickets can be purchased on line at http://www.rehobothfilm.com. Or, you may call 302-645-9095, ext. 1.
This engaging profile tells the true story of a rebellious, charismatic chef from New Orleans, Tony Geraci, and his mission to radically reform Baltimore’s public school food system by replacing pre-plated, processed food with locally grown freshly prepared meals. Geraci’s recipe for change takes him, and the audience, from Baltimore to the halls of Congress and the While House. This film was first screened at the 2011 Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival.
Attention Artists: The Rehoboth Beach Film Society is already seeking original art submissions to be adapted for promoting the 2013 Rehoboth Independent Film Festival. Artwork must be a new and original piece created with film and coastal Delaware in mind. Please visit http://www.rehobothfilm.com/festival_artwork_guidelines.html.
Until Sunday, 2/24 – “The Mousetrap” presented by Clear Space Theatre Company, located at 20 Baltimore St. in Downtown Rehoboth Beach. Celebrating its 60th anniversary in London this year, The Mousetrap will bring murder and intrigue right here to the beach. The master of mysery, Agatha Christie, will keep you guessing until the very end, with a twist ending that you’ll be sworn to secrecy to keep. Please visit http://www.clearspacetheatre.org for tickets and more info.
Thursday, 2/28 – Fusion Wine Dinner at Salt Air, located at 50 Wilmington Ave. Tel. 302-227-3744. Their chef, Rebecca Krebs, is creating an exotic combination of foods to compliment the palatable blended wines for the evening. Filling fast….the popular dinners in Rehoboth by the best restaurants are winter favorites.
And…..if you get hungry while shopping and strolling through Downtown Rehoboth Beach….Modern Mixture and Cake Break are two of my favorite places to stop by in downtown Rehoboth Beach. It goes without saying that they are hard workers and their food is delicious. But, you can decide for yourself.
Cake Break, located at 7 South First St. – They are open all day long with delicious baked goods. Peanut free facility and vegan and gluten free cupcakes, as well. Tel. 302-260-9264. Website? http://www.cakebreakrehoboth.com. Find Cake Break on Facebook, as well.
Stop by to say hello to Leo….and if he has tamales, by all means, order them. Soooo good. Modern Mixture opened last season in Downtown Rehoboth Beach at 62A Rehoboth Ave. Tel. 302-227-0600. Website? http://modern-mixture.com. Leo is so friendly…call him up and check was on the stove on that day. You can also find Modern Mixture on Facebook.
Have a great day…sunny, chilly…
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