July 6th, 2012

Hot on Friday; A Scorcher on Saturday, Out & About in Downtown Rehoboth Beach, The Boardwalk Grub is The Best!! Delaware Beaches, Summer of 2012

Destination?  Downtown Rehoboth Beach.  How has everyone being doing on such a hot day? They mentioned the heat wave so much on the news, that I actually did not feel it was that bad. 

If you are coming to Rehoboth Beach this week-end…my tour begins right at the end of Rehoboth Avenue, the Bandstand and the Beach.  If you are traveling by local bus, that’s where you will be dropped off.

If you are traveling by car, parking can be a test of your patience.  If you need change for quarters, there are Change Stations all through Rehoboth Avenue.

It was a gorgeous day; just what you would expect summer to be.  The beaches were crowded.  Those colorful umbrellas up and down the beaches today.

Once you have parked in Rehoboth just take off walking.  It is an easy town for walking.  Everything is very accessible.  The places I will be mentioning here are all centered around the Bandstand and the Boardwalk.

Dolles has been an institution at the Delaware Beaches…this is a very recognizable sign. Known for their fudge and salt water taffy.

If you do get tired, there are plenty of white wooden benches.  You can adjust the backs to either look at the beach or towards town.

When you think of coming to the Delaware Beaches, Rehoboth Beach is on top of the list.  This coastal town has everything to offer.  Fantastic restaurants.  The chefs are outdoing themselves.  We, the ones that like to eat, love it year round.

So many shops for everyone’s taste and budget.  Tax free shopping is the icing on the cake.

The beaches bring you to Rehoboth Beach; the Boardwalk grub is what you will always remember.

Today, people mentioned that they have been coming to Rehoboth Beach since they were little….one of the first stops, Grotto Pizza. 

Grotto has been in the community for many years.  Again, there are other pizza places in town.  Everyone has a favorite.  Perhaps is the way they place the cheeses, sauce, etc. etc.  Hey guess what?  Grotto has gluten free pizza.

Then, others might like Nicola Pizza.  Another favorite.  I love their crust. 

Fisher’s Popcorn.  Caramel my favorite.  Hot off the press!!  The best and very addictive.  Watch out, you will be mailing it all over the country and beyond like I have done.

On a hot day, freshly squeeze orange juice and lemonade…fantastic!!

At the entrance of Penny Lane Mall

Candy Kitchen in every corner…so don’t despair.  Plenty of candy, chocolate, toys, and kids love it!!

Thrasher’s French Fries….have you ever had them?  Just fried, salt and vinegar.  People line up and forget about dieting for a moment.  Just enjoy it!!  And, don’t just have one. Several locations around Rehoboth Beach.

Today I was not buying any fries so I asked people if I could take the picture of their fries.  They did not hesitate. 

First the girls were sharing a small one.

Then the couple had a larger one.

But, when I saw the big bucket, I knew that was the picture!!  Huge and with vinegar on the side.

You know what?  The t-shirt shops and all that beach stuff did not bother me today.  It’s part of the Boardwalk. That’s they way it is.  It would not be the same without them.

Custard.  I love it too.  Best is Kohr Bros.  The orange and vanilla sounded like a good idea. Again, they let me take the picture.

Funland is Rehoboth Beach.  It is great for kids and adults too.

My favorite game?  Whac-A-Mole

Today, the horse races were crowded.

So, I decided to walk back to my car….Wow, it got so crowded on the Boardwalk all of a sudden.

I had two stops left…..Annie Banannies and Cake Break…I’ll tell you all about them tomorrow.

Have Fun!!

August 28th, 2011

Rehoboth Beach, Delaware Beaches, Irene? Good Riddance, One Gorgeous Beach Day!!, The photos say it all

After the nail biting, hair raising past couple of days, Irene, left us with the perfect beach day.  If you have been to Rehoboth in September, then, today was one of those days that felt just like that.  Not too many people, gorgeous weather; that something in the air that tells you the season will be changing soon.

There is no argument in the fact that so much revenue was lost this week-end.  The outlets were still closed Sunday; that never happens.  The restaurants, bars and other entertainment venues wer slowly getting back to business.

Dewey Beach had Que Pasa opening at 4:30 p.m. and Hammerheads was opening at 5:00 p.m. tonight.

Sodel’s restaurants were opening tonight, as well.  FishOn, Betty’s, Matt’s Fish Camp, Bluecoast, Northeast.  If you go to their Lupo di Mare restaurant located on Rehoboth Avenue, you might event get some of my figs.  I dropped them off; don’t know what they are making with them, though.

I took a drive and at Rehoboth by the Sea the view of the beach was fantastic.  Did not seem to have suffered any erosion.  The dunes looked intact. 

Looking north from Rehoboth by the Sea

The town was open and visitors were back!!

On the north side of the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk the beach looked gorgeous too.  A few swimmers were enjoying the day like nothing had happened.

The World War II towers were still there; always watching the coast.

Silver Lake?  What can I say?  It is a special place and a waterfowl sanctuary.

Extreme Makeover:  Home Edition – Update

The construction site for the Jusst Sooup Ranch is located on Rt. 9.  The area is called Coolspring.  I went to check it out to make sure the structures they started not even a week were all there.  The show, probably, had never encountered so many weather related inconveniences.

Surprise!! Sod was already on, they were finishing her house.  Monday, volunteers can go to Cape Henlopen High School and take the bus to the site.  Wednesday is reveal day between 10 and Noon.  Take the bus and be there early if you want to see it.

As I turned on the road that I was not supposed to be on, I saw Mark.  He was the security guard that I spoke to in several occasions and who was always cheerful and nice.  You look familiar he said.  Yeap, can I go through this road?  I am only going home.  He let me go but not before telling me that besides a little water here or there, the construction site and the sod did very well.

From the beach to this road is only about 6 miles; the scenery so completely different. Soybeans on one side, corn on the other. You would not believe that you are so close to the beach.  It is like night and day.

So, after all the facebooking last night, all the food cooked, all the worries, then I am just thankful.

Talk to you later…