August 1st, 2010

Dewey Beach, Delaware, Delaware Beaches, Activities, Kids Playground, Sunset Park, Movies Nights on the Beach, Family Bonfires on the Beach

Even though the town of Dewey Beach is known for its way of life; restaurants, bars, music, and water sports, I will have to tell you that if you are staying here, with your family, the town offers all of you a lot of activities that are family friendly.  For example…..

Monday, 8/2 – It’s Monday Night Movies On the Beach – At 8:30 p.m.  Monday’s feature will be Over the Hedge. 

A group of feisty forest critters awaken following the winter freeze to discover that not only has a neighborhood cropped up during the cold months, but living in close proximity to humans may have its benefits in this computer-animated comedy-adventure, for all ages.  It features the voices of Bruce Willis, Garry Shandling, Steve Carell, Wanda Sykes, Avril Lavigne, Eugene Levy and William Shatner.

Wednesday, 8/4 – Family Bonfires on the Beach every Wednesday.  Roast marshmallows, dance and play to family friendly music, from 7:30 p.m. until 11:00 p.m.

Sticks and marshmallos are provided but food and non-alcoholic beverages are for sale.

Get some glowsticks for your kids; a lot of children have them and have a great time with them once it gets dark.

Location:  On the Beach (near the Dagsworthy Street entrance.)

John Waples Memorial Playground – This is a modern playground located one block off the bay on the corner of McKinley St. and Hayden Rd.

Special areas for 2 – 5 year olds and 6 – 12 year olds are available.

Sunset Park – It is a tiny Park at the end of Dagsworthy St. on the Bay.  Kids love looking at the ospreys, which make this area their home.  It is a sandy beach with shallow water, perfect for catching sight of terrapins, crabs and minnows.

Next to Sunset Park is Venus on the Half Shell, located on Dagsworthy St., right on the Bay.  I have visited this restaurant about 4 times this summer.  I really enjoy its setting.  The food and service has been very good, as well.

Last Thursday I went again and there is one particular dish that has been ordered every time.  It is Rock Shrimp and Langostino sauteed with smoked tomatoes tossed in a light chive cream sauce.  This dish is usually served over noodles but because of the person’s gluten allergy, it is modified and served over rice.  Once again this dish was ordered and even though it tasted o.k. it really was not the same.  The langostino was missing and the portion when you compared it to the ones on previous visits well, was small.  The other dishes ordered were delicious.  The service was o.k., as well.  I think the waiter could have been more attentive.  Well, restaurants can have those kinds of nights too.

Before

After

I hope it was only that night since I always feel so relaxed when I eat there.

Have a great week!!  Talk to you later…

Sunset at Venus

June 25th, 2010

Dewey Beach, Delaware, Delaware Beaches, Activities, Events, 6/25/10 – 6/30/10

There are so many things scheduled through the summer in Dewey Beach.  It is a beach town that caters to young people.  The beach, the water sports, restaurants, bars, and nightlife.  Yes, definitely, Dewey Beach is a Way of Life.

Until Tuesday, July 6th – Dewey Beach Patrol Junior Lifeguard Program registration.  The program starts on Tuesday, July 6th.  It is for children ages 6 – 16.  It is also a free program in conjunction with the U.S. Lifesaving Association.  To sign up, please visit www.deweybeachpatrol.com and download the form.

Monday, June 28th – Monday Night Movie – Shrek – Bring your chair, family and friends for a kid friendly movie on the beach, located at Dagsworthy St. and the Beach.  The show begins at 8:30 p.m.

Monday, June 28th – The Greaseband starts at the Cork.  (No free tickets this year).  The Bottle & Cork is located on 18007 Rt. 1, Dewey Beach.  You can also find them on Facebook.

Tuesday, June 29th – Disney Hits Dewey on the Beach from 6:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.  Radio Disney is a radio network devoted to children and youths, tweens and families.  Youth will help pick music to be played and interact on a toll free line.  Details?  Call 1-800-441-1329 or visit www.radiodisney.com/Philadelphia.

Wednesday, June 30th – Wednesday Bonfires.  Bring beach chair, family and marshmallows for a Bonfire on the Beach at Dagsworthy Street and the Beach from 7:30 until 11:00 p.m.  This is a Wednesdays event until August 25, 2010.

Have a great time at the beach….talk to you later…..