Look at the menu. Dalmata has been serving carry out this past year and just recently opened for inside dining. I love the idea that it stays open until 10 p.m. Located at 28 Wilmington Ave., Unit E in Downtown Rehoboth Beach, DE.
Just tried it on Wednesday and was pleasantly surprised. Seeing the restaurant taking shape from the street, it look like it was going to be so comfortable and pretty inside. It certainly is.
A little Chianti, and a chat with our server, Katie. She was very enthusiastic and knew her menu well.
I asked her about the size of the pizza. She said they were 14 inches and good to share if you have other things or if you are hungry it would be just perfect for one person. I found that it was a good size. The crust was delicious. It really was and our choice was #1 White Lightning. This pizza had creamed roasted garlic and garlic oil. I put the menu above so take a look at it to see what else was on it.
But before the pizza an order of the Caesar Salad which was perfect for one person. Love the croutons and dressing.
Not on the menu as a side serving, but they were making some in the kitchen. I am talking about Broccoli Rabe. They were very nice in serving us a dish full of it and I hope they add it to the menu. We loved it.
Another glass of Chianti because why not? It is the beginning of the 4th of July weekend. I know, I know…..Wednesday, right, but here at the beaches we take an opportunity to celebrate every time we get a chance.
I almost forgot to tell about my calamari. I love squid and octopus. When I see calamari on the menu I usually order it. Lightly fried, a little heat with the banana peppers and tasty sauce. Went very well with the Chianti.
I really do want to go back and try a few other things. Love that the menu is simple. The best things in life are usually that way, simple.
Enjoy the weekend. Celebrate and remember those who have given their lives so that we can celebrate.
A shout to Katie, as well.
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“A retaurant is a fantasy-a kind of living fantasy in which diners are the most important members of the cast.” warner leroy
Crust & Craft opened in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, about 4 weeks ago. Pretty impressive to see this locale transform itself into a really nice looking place. And, the food, pretty awesome, as well. The address is 18701 Coastal Highway. Tel. 302-313-5029 Website? http://www.crustandcraftde.com.
You can find Crust & Craft on Facebook! Please note that it will be opening this week-end for lunch on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m.
My friend, Cathy and I arrived very early. By the time we left every seat on the house was taken with the exception of one table.
Some pizzas were coming out of their oven….you can customize your pizzas!!
The menu is divided into Hearth…Bruschetta. Then, Ocean which are starters from the sea. Continuing with Earth which are seasonable veggies. Fire means 12″ wood-fire pizza and finally Stone which is their housemade pasta.
Our strategy was to order more than a few dishes tapas style.
From the Hearth we ordered the Roasted Squash, Pumpkin Seeds, Pecorino, and Balsamic. I don’t know what it was but the combination of the roasted squash and the rest of the ingredients on that toasted bread was perfect.
The Ocean brought us Wood Roasted Octopus, Olives, Potato, Oregano, Jalapeno, Lemon Maionese. The octopus was tender and had a definite wood roasted flavor.
Earth…the Beets, Ricotta, Greens, Poppy Seeds, and a Lemon Vinaigrette. Loved it! The Lemon Vinaigrette gave it a bit of a tangy taste.
Stone…The Pumpkin Zucca, Mushroom, Squash, Sage, Brown Butter, Peccorino, Pumpkin Seed….This dish was excellent. The pasta absorbed the pumpkin flavor. It was one of my favorites of the evening.
Of course we did not need any dessert but we did have it….Choco Tacos made out of Pizzelle, Mascarpone Semifredo, and Nutella…..Decadent, so much so that Cathy and I took off for the Rehoboth Boardwalk to walk off this one.
I would like to thank our server, Brittany, for taking care of us in such a speedy way. Her recommendations were on target. Loved everything we ordered.
I almost forgot to tell you that Crust & Craft partners with local farmers and craft beer artisans….Congratulations and wish you much success. We will be back!! Have to try the pizza.
Did I forget to say, that everything is homemade? The mozzarella, the ciabatta bread, and cannoli. The prices are so reasonable, the friendly atmosphere, smiles, and music are free!!
Word of mouth…don’t you love it? Andrew took Brenda, who back in October told me. Now I am passing the word on to you. Plenty of places to eat in South Florida. Everyone knows that. Some of them, stand out. And, this is one of them.
Talia’s Tuscan Table is located at 4070 N. Dixie Hwy., Boca Raton, Florida. Tel. 561-362-0874. Website? http://www.taliastable.com. You can also check it on Facebook, where you can see other commentaries and check what specials they are offering. Talia’s opens at 11:30 a.m. until 8:30 p.m. Closed on Sundays.
I drove south from Delray on Federal Highway, took a right on Spanish River and then a right on Dixie. The restaurant is in a small strip shopping center, right as you make the right turn. You cannot miss it.
Like I was saying…the music was playing and you could tell the customers were regulars; the usual suspects. I decided to talk to some of them and you could tell they meant it when they said the food was delicious.
Frankie said…have a menu, you don’t have to look at the walls. There were menus on the walls. Frankie is a part owner, Danny is the other owner.
I asked Frankie…if this is a customer’s first time…what would you recommend? What would be the dish that will hook you? No hesitation there. The Bronx Bomber and the Michelanglo he said. Bring it on, that’s what I want, I said.
Talia’s is a restaurant that is very casual, you can dine in, sit on either table outside, or take out, like I did.
The music got a little louder and Frankie was smiling…Nice!
OMG, a sandwich was coming out of the kitchen. It was called the Galileo Cheese Steak with roast beef, cheddar, onion, lettuce, tomato and Russian dressing. If mine were that huge I was going to be in trouble. Calories out the window, for sure.
Have some bread, Frankie said as he place a place full of garlic ciabatta bread with a wonderful smell and so warm.
How about some mozzarella? They make their own. Put it on the bread. I obliged.
Next sandwich coming out of the kitchen was the Fermi. Portabella, roasted peppers, tuscan beans and organic lettuce. It was the only sandwich on the menu that said it contained 195 calories. I was not counting calories, that’s for sure.
The customers let me take the pictures. You could tell they really loved Talia’s. Some of them were known by their first names.
A Citrus Seafood Salad came out of the kitchen…looked very nice!!
Frankie said…do you like cannolis….is the Pope Catholic? Two cannolis to go on the house. Drink on the house, as well.
My bag carrying the sandwiches was heavy with 2 hefty sandwiches. They said “adios” and off I went.
Each of the sandwiches could have, definitely, fed 2 people. They were truly amazing. Here is what they were:
The Michelanglo with herb chicken cutlet, eggplant, mozzarella and roasted peppers. The chicken cutlet was thin and perfectly breaded, a perfect pair to the rest of the ingredients.
Frankie had asked me if I liked hot peppers….bring it on. The next one was the Bronx Bomber. This one had salami, capicolla, mortadella, ham, provolone and hot peppers. Another winner!! Very very Nice!!
Please note that wine and beer are available at Talia’s.
Thanks to Frankie for his suggestions and to Brenda for showing me the way.
Have a good one!!
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After spending a few hours with Pete, my handyman, I decided to order a pizza from Nicola. I deserved it. Pete drove me crazy and there was nothing like a slice of pizza for instant gratification.
This is the 3rd time I have ordered pizza in a week. Right in downtown Rehoboth Beach, all those 3 pizza joints are within walking distance of one another. So, you have your pick. And we all do; it is a matter of taste.
Like Ed, a resident from Rehoboth, who says he can eat pizza every day and has given me other places to try. He has his preferences of what type of cheeses should be used, thickness, and toppings.
Last night there was a show on t.v. and it was all about the pizzas in New York City and Chicago. New York pizza won. The difference between the 2? The thickness with New York having a thin crust and Chicago was deep dish pizza.
I made my call and ordered a small cheese, well done, and thin. They asked me if I wanted a pan (personal) pizza or the regular. Of course, the regular. It would be ready in 20 minutes and it was.
Nicola Pizza does not need any introduction here at the beaches; it is also an institution that opened up in 1971. It is a family business.
They are located at 8 N. 1st Street. Tel. 302-227-6211. The website is www.nicolapizza.com.
Nicola is proud to inform its patrons that they drain the fat from the beef, blend three kinds of cheeses and use homemade sauce. No additives or preservatives are ever used.
You can dine in or take out and Nicola has a new location right on Rehoboth Ave., around the corner from the original one. I ordered my take out pizza from the original location.
Involved in the community and helping organization to raise funds. For that purpose, just give them a call for more information.
Nicola has specials during the winter and stays open year-round for lunch and dinner. They are also the home of the Nic-O-Boli, which is ground beef, their fat free pizza sauce and a blend of cheeses rolled in fat free dough, then baked in the oven. They do also offer specialty Nic-O-Bolis, as well, like no beef, low carb, and a few more.
Nic-O-Bolis can be bought by the case, frozen. I have given them as gifts before and always appreciated. Just pop them in the oven.
I drove home with my hot pizza and already my car was full of that smell.
I rushed into the house and showed it to my husband, who as you know cannot have it because of his gluten allergy.
I have not had Nicola’s pizza in some time and I thought it was very good. It was thin, crispy and well done. And, the sauce was flavorful and did not overpower the pizza. It came out just like I ordered it.
This time I had a couple of pieces and froze the rest in case I had a craving later on.
Later in the evening I decided to make a gluten free pizza myself. I had bought gluten free pizza dough. The pizza looked good. I added cheese, my own sauce, peppers, onions, mushrooms, anchovies, and sun dried tomatoes. It came out too “doughy” . I will have to perfect it.
You must be thinking that I must be nuts thinking about food at 11:20 p.m. on a Friday night but I was just thinking what could I make this week-end since I was going to be out and about; like in Baltimore, for the day.
On a chilly week-end this pasta dish might be considered comfort food but even though it might sound heavy, you will be surprised how tasty it actually is.
Brie Pasta
1 lb Brie cheese, rind removed, chopped into small pieces
5 ounces sundried tomatoes in oil, drained, cut into thin strips (you might be able to get them already cut)
4 ripe tomatoes, cut into cubes
1/2 cup Kalamata olives (pitted)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup chopped fresh basil
1/2 tsp. pepper
2/3 cup olive oil
1 lb. linguine (you can use another pasta, if you wish; I use gluten free pasta)
Freshly grated fontina or Parmesan cheese to taste
In a large bowl, combine Brie cheese, sundried tomatoes, tomatoes, olives, garlic, basil, pepper and olive oil. Cover and let it sit at room temperature for about 2 hours.
Prepare pasta according to package directions.
Drain pasta and immediately toss with tomato mixture.
Serve immediately with grated cheese.
Serves about 5 to 6 people.
Remember to always make it your own and enjoy it!!! Talk to you later….
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