November 21st, 2014

What’s Going On? Delaware Beaches, Southern Delaware….TGIF, DE Beaches, Activities, Events, Entertainment!!

I look out the window and it looks sunny…..but I don’t kid myself.  It is chilly and windy.  Oh, well it is that time of the year.  Second Season at the DE Beaches is great.  So, what are you up to?  Or, better yet, what would you like to do?  Here are a few of my picks.

THE CULTURED PEARL’S HOLIDAY GIFT CARD SALE – Until Monday, November 24th.  Buy one, then get one for 50% off!! The card will be accepted by The Cultured Pearl, Pearl Essence Gift Shop, The Cultured Pearl Liquor Company and Grub Grocery.  The Cultured Pearl is located at 302 Rehoboth Avenue in Downtown Rehoboth Beach. Tel. 302-227-8493.  Website?  http://www.culturedpearl.us.

HIKING THOMPSON ISLAND – Starting your Saturday, November 22nd hiking Thompson Island Nature Preserve with a park interpreter at 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.  Lean about the island’s Native American presence and observe the abundant wildlife that calls this island home.  Space is limite so pre-registration is required.  Call 302-227-6991.  It is FREE!!  Location?  Indian River Life-Saving Station, by the Indian River Inlet Bridge.

REHOBOTH BEACH HISTORICAL SOCIETY – FALL LUNCHEON – It will be held at Kings Creek Country Club on Saturday, November 22nd.  Cash bar starts at 11 a.m.  and the luncheon buffet will begin at 11:30.  The cost is $30 for members and $34 for non-members.  For reservations, please call 302-227-7310.  Dennis Forney, Cape Gazette Publisher will take the audience on a visually descriptive ride of his cross country bicycle trip in 2013.  From “Sea to Shining Sea”.  He wrote pieces for the Cape Gazette on his travels.  The trip began May 10th and after many miles , Mr. Forney decided that America’s looking friendly and beautiful!!

SEASHORE WREATH-MAKING – Saturday, November 22nd from 1 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. at the Indian River Life-Saving Station, located at the Delaware Seashore State Park on Coastal Highway, by the Indian River Inlet Bridge.  Please call to register at 302-227-6991.  Ages 10 and up.  Only $20/person.

THE METROPOLITAN OPERA LIVE IN HD – IL BARBIERE DI SIVIGLIA at Cape Henlopen High School Theater in Lewes, Delaware.  The opera will begin at 12:55 p.m.  Admission:  $25 for adults, $22 for seniors, 65 years of age and over or Rehoboth Beach Film Society members, and MET members, as well.  $15 for students with I.D., $15 for a child, 12 years of age and under.  Gourmet lunches from Hobos will be available before the opera at Noon in the Atrium.  To purchase tickets and more info., please visit http://www.rehobothfilm.com.  Note:  The Rehoboth Beach Film Society is looking for help:  Office Associate needed for their office.  Part time.  Thursdays and Fridays 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.  Position involves clerical support functions.  Must be proficient  with Excel, Word, and Database programs.  Customer service experience required.  Resumes can be sent to administrator@rehobothfilm.com.

FESTIVAL OF TREES AT BAYWOOD GREENS – Saturday, November 22nd, from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m.  This is fun and festive fund raising event to benefit Delaware Hospice.  Baywood Greens will be beautifully decorated, showcasing the creations of area decorators.  An exciting menu of contemporary American fare awaits you.  Entertainment will be provided by Keith Mack, a native of Rehoboth Beach.  $75/person.  For more information and online registration, please visit http://www.delawarehospice.org/events/festival-of-trees-at-baywood-greens.

SEMRA’S – BELLY DANCING PARTY – Saturday, November 22nd at 7 p.m.  Asala will put a spectacular show.  Please call to reserve your table at 302-226-4976.  Semra’s is located on 19 Rehoboth Avenue in Downtown Rehoboth Beach.  This show is being brough back by popular demand.  Love Semra’s food, they offer dishes based on fragrantly spiced, sun-drenched Middle Eastern vegetables and beans, savory grains and homemade yogurt.

Going South...too cold here!!

“THANKSLIVING” DINNER – Cilantro Restaurant located in Downtown Rehoboth Beach is offering a 3-course, sit-down meal which will featured seasonal food creatively prepared by local chefs. Sunday, November 23rd, at 6:00 p.m.  The garden meat-free Turkey Roast will be provided by VegRehoboth.  You may purchase tickets at Good Earth Market located at 38121 Terrace Rd.

THANKSGIVING GABBY GOBBLE 5k – Thursday, November 27th at Irish Eyes Pub, 213 Anglers Rd. in Lewes.  It is the first year for this event and proceeds from the race will go to the Get Well Gabby Foundation.  This foundation started in honor and memory of Gabriella Vogel, who was a valiant fighter of childhood cancer, but passed away at the age of 5.  Her family and the foundation have pledged $125,000 to the A.I. DuPont Hospital for Children to build and furnish a playroom in the new oncology department in Wilmington.  They have also collected 14,000 new books and donated them to the Ronald McDonald House, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and the Hershey Medical Center.  To learn more go to http://www.getwellgabby.org.

This course is USATF certified with chip timing.  Entrants receive long-sleeved T-shirts and awards will go to the top 3 male and female finishers in 10-year age categories, 9 and under to 70 and over and to top fundraisers.  The post-race party includes beer for participants over 21 years of age.  Race participants are encouraged to wear festive costumes and enjoy Turkey Day!!  Registration is availabe online at http://www.races2run.com for $25 until Noon, Monday, 11/14, or at the Rehoboth Beach Running Company.  Packet pickup and late registration will be then at Irish Eyes in Lewes for $30 from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26th.  And, in case you decide to run on the day of….registration can also be done on the day of the event.  Additional donations are greately appreciated to the Get Well Gabby website above mentioned.  This foundation is a 501c3 non-profit organization.

SHOPPING – TANGER OUTLETS – Moonlight Madness Sales , Stores open at 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day!  Finish your dinner, then it is time for some serious shopping…tax free!!.  The stores will stay open until 2 a.m. so that you can find all those madness deals!  Offers and specials savings?  Visit http://www.tangeroutlet.com/rehoboth/events.

That’s all for now….have a great week-end!!

November 20th, 2012

Dining, Shopping, Entertainment, Thanksgiving, Rehoboth Beach, Christmas Tree Lighting, Visit Santa’s House, Moonlight Shopping…There is a Turducken in My Fridge, Delaware Beaches

My Thanksgiving Turducken arrived today.  Some years it comes for Christmas…I am glad it came early.  I have been getting turduckens for years.  I have also tried different companies.  My favorite is from a company in Louisiana called Cajun Grocer.  They have them available online at http://www.cajungrocer.com.

A turducken is a partially deboned turkey, stuffed with chicken and duck.  In between the layers, you will be surprised to find stuffing; different choices for you to pick from.  All are on the website.  Having someone in my family that needs to eat gluten free, I decided to call them.  This year their gluten free turducken is the one with a stuffing of Cajun style veggies; onions, bell peppers and Cajun seasonings.

Turducken, 2011

The idea is that as once you cut the turducken, you will be able to have a taste of the 3 meats, plus the stuffing.  The turducken is so good, easy to prepare and, definitely, a conversation piece.

Turducken, 2011

If you are visiting Rehoboth Beach, or decided that this year you are going on strike and not cooking, then, check out the restaurants that will be open on Thanksgiving Day.  Please call them for verification.  You never know what could change unexpectedly.

Big Fish Grill – Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet from 11:30 a.m. until 6:30 p.m.  Also a la carte menu will be available.  Big Fish Grill is located at 20298 Coastal Highway. Website?  http://www.bigfishgrill.com

Just in Thyme – They will be opening from 1 p.m. until 8 p.m.  Location? Highway 1 & Robinsons Drive.  Reservations? 302-227-3100.  Website?  http://www.justinthymerestaurant.com

Captain’s Table – Located at 20859 Coastal Highway.  Opening from 12 until 6 p.m.  Reservations are required. Tel. 302-227-6203

Saketumi – Thanksgiving Buffet.  Location?  18814 Coastal Highway.  Tel. 302-645-2818

Dos Locos – Serving Thanksgiving Dinner from Noon until 8 p.m.  Location?  208 Rehoboth Avenue.  Tel. 302-227-3353  Website?  http://www.doslocos.com

Cafe a Go-Go – located at 102 Rehoboth Avenue.  Tel. 302-227-1099.  Opening until 3 p.m.

Summer House – Opening from 1 p.m. until 8 p.m. for Thanksgiving Dinner.  Located at 228 Rehoboth Avenue.  Late night menu available from 8 p.m. until closing.  Website? http://www.summerhousesaloon.com

Purple Parrot – Opening from 1 p.m. until 8 p.m. for Thanksgiving Dinner.  Located at 134 Rehoboth Avenue. Tel. 302-226-1139.

Rigby’s – Located at 404 Rehoboth Avenue.  Opening from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m.  Reservations required. Tel. 302-227-6068.  Website?  http://www.rigbysrehoboth.com

Zebra – Located at 32 Lake Avenue.  Opening for dinner.  Tel. 302-226-1160.

Blue Moon – Located at 35 Baltimore Avenue.  Opening for dinner from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m.  Reservations are required. Tel. 302-227-6515.   Website?  http://www.bluemoonrehoboth.com

Root Gourmet – Located at 19724 Coastal Highway. Pick up orders.  Tel. 302-727-5664.  Website?  http://www.rootgourment.com

After Thanksgiving Dinner…..you are probably not moving to fast.  Well, it is time to get into the Holiday Spirit and join the many visitors and residents that make it a tradition to do some serious shopping at the Rehoboth Beach outlets.  It is called Moonlight Shopping starting at 10:00 p.m. at the Tanger Outlets.

Okay…what time do you think you might want to start shopping?  There are savings passes depending at what time you decide to shop.  On Thursday, 11/22 – 11?23, from 10 p.m. until 3 a.m. you can save 20%.  But, if you arrive on Friday, 11/23 from 3 a.m. until 6 a.m., you can save 30%.  All you do is go on http://www.tangeroutlet.com/rehoboth and download the passes.

Friday, 11/23 – Downtown Rehoboth Beach Holiday Tree Lighting & Sing along.  Starting at 6 p.m.  It is a tradition to be at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand to see the tree, sing, and enjoy a beautiful evening.  Downtown Rehoboth Beach is ready for the 2012 Holiday Season!!

The Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk is decorated with the perfect holiday decorations for the beach.

Visit Santa’s House on the Boardwalk at the end of Rehoboth Avenue.  Stop by and tell Santa what you are wishing for Christmas.  The hours are:

Friday, 11/23 – 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Saturday, 11/24 – 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, 11/25 – 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Saturday, 12/1 – 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, 12/2 – 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Saturday, 12/8 – 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, 12/9 – 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Saturday, 12/15 – 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, 12/16 – 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Saturday, 12/22 – 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, 12/23 – 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.   Note:  From 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m….Pet Time with Santa!!

Friday, 11/23 – Clear Space Theatre Company’s Holiday Show…”A Christmas Carol”.  The popularity of Charles Dickens beloved book of 1843!!  Reservations have begun at the box office, located at 20 Baltimore Avenue.  Tel. 302-227-2270.  One additional matinee has been added for December 6th at 11 a.m.

Online ticket purchasing at http://www.clearspacetheatre.org, under the heading Purchase Tickets.  Group rates are also available.

Saturday, 11/24 – 3rd Huffin’ for Pumpkin Pie 5K & 1M Fun Walk-Grove Park – Right before the Circle behind the Visitors Center.  7:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.  This is the 3rd Annual; 3.1 mile scenic course on the north side of Rehoboth Beach.  Visit http://www.seashorestriders.com.  More info?  Call 302-644-8952.

Saturday, 11/24 – Rehoboth Beach Farmers’ Holiday Market from Noon until 3 p.m.  Your favorite vendors will be there.  Pick up holiday decorations and goodies.  More info?  Please visit http://www.rbfarmersmarket.com.

Have a Great Holiday Week-End!!