July 24th, 2016
Need a ride to Funland? Remember me? I am Miss Sophia and I am a little bit new at posting on a blog. So give me a chance. I will improve. There is nothing better than living at the beach! It is my playground. On such a hot week-end a day at the beach was a must.
Rehoboth Beach has parks and plenty of places to have a picnic. One of my favorites past times. I am a foodie at heart so a little to eat outdoors is always priceless!
Kids coming to Rehoboth Beach will soon find out that the Boardwalk is the life of the town. Lots of fun for young ones like me. But there is one place where the whole family will enjoy. That is Funland located at 6 Delaware Avenue and the Boardwalk. There are a lot of young kids attractions but the thrill rides that the older ones like, are also there. It opens daily at 10 a.m. until 11:30 p.m. The website is http://www.funlandrehoboth.com.
We had just been at Nicola Pizza, having dinner and a delicious Nic-o-Boli. Website? http://www.nicolapizza.com.
It was in June and the weather was still a bit cooler. So off we went to Funland. First thing my Grandmas and my Mom wanted to do was Whack-a-mole. This game was invented so long ago, in 1976. We had just gone from Nic-o-Boli to Whack-a-mole!! I was not sure about why all the screaming, but they thought it was fun. So here I am with my Mom. A Nikon Moment.
The beautiful carousel was more my speed at this stage of my life. I forgot to tell you but I have been busy mastering the art of walking. I am a bit stiff but it is definitely getting much better.
I know I am very serious on my photos but I can assure you that I was having fun. haha
I think the boat rides are the same price of so many years ago. On the first photo you can see my Dad on a green boat when he was little. He is not smiling either. On the other photo is where I am. A green boat, as well. 1 ticket per ride still!! A bargain.
 
Early evening is a good time for Funland. It is quieter than later at night.
I am going on the cutest little engine ride.
And then on the Police Car.
Oh no, I did not know about this next ride….but here they were taking me too!!
It was getting late and more people were starting to come in. It is right off the Boardwalk so it such an easy walk from all points in Downtown Rehoboth Beach. I will get the hang of all these rides as I get older but my first experience was a “blast”. Talk to you later!!
December 21st, 2015
Beautiful weather in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. Walking the award winning, one mile Boardwalk is a past time for visitors and residents. At this time of the year is the perfect time to take a stroll with a friend or try to work out some of the food that has been enjoyed in our award winning restaurants. Rehoboth Beach is a dining destination and only a few hours from Washington, Baltimore, and Philadelphia.
There you see Jody and I walking off scrapple on Sunday morning!!
It has been quite some time since I last visited Henlopen City Oyster House located at 50 Wilmington Avenue in Downtown Rehoboth Beach. Tel. 302-260-9193 Website? http://www.hcoysterhouse.com.
Henlopen City Oyster House is open daily. Lunch begins at Noon, Happy Hour at the Bar begins at 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. and Dinner begins at 5 p.m. Please note that they will be closing on Thursday, December 24th and Friday, December 25th.
This restaurant is serious about oysters, so if you like them please make sure that while visiting Rehoboth Beach you make a point to stop. One of my other friends came from Bethany Beach to have a bite to eat before Christmas. Cathy had one the beers on tap and I proceeded to have a glass of champagne.
After discussing the menu with our server, which by the way was excellent, we decided to start with some salads. The menu changes daily but there are some dishes that are always on the menu.
The Butternut Squash Salad had tuscano kale, quinoa, hazelnuts, pears, and pomegranate.
I love beets so I will always order them if found on the menu. Their Roasted Beet Salad is always on the menu. Sunflower seeds, sliced pickled radish, feta cheese, and a balsamic reduction. Loved the 2 color beets!!
Cathy decided on the Herb Grilled Carolina Wreckfish brushed with fresh herbs, and served with her choice of Mascarpone Mashed Turnips and Broccoli. Wreckfish are from the bass family. They have a big head with a big mouth. They are found in waters ranging from 140 feet up to 3,000 feet deep. Although they are found all along the East Coast, most of the commercial fishery operates over the Charleston Bump, located 80 to 100 miles southeast of Charleston, SC. It was mild and perfectly seasoned.
Even though Henlopen City Oyster House is known for oysters and seafood, they also have elk, wild boar and ribeye steak. In speaking to our server he said the Shiitake Encrusted Elk Rack was amazing. So no brainer…that’s what I had and it did not disappoint. Cooked just like it should be eaten it had an amazing taste. It was oven roasted, with miso acorn squash, chestnut wild rice, black garlic, and lemongrass cranberry. Not to be missed.
A sweet ending of Key Lime Pie for Cathy and I. It was good too. Just enough tartness and not overly sweet.
Have a good one….kick back and relax!!
October 13th, 2014
Looking out the window, I am wondering what the heck happened to the sun? It was so gorgeous on Sunday at the beaches, that I called my neighbor and asked her if she wanted to take a walk around Rehoboth Beach.
Rehoboth Beach is a great town to walk. The Boardwalk is award-winning and the iconic benches line this popular boardwalk just in case you want to relax and people watch. Sunday was one of those days that even though it was a bit cool, the beaches were packed. Some were at the water’s edge with sweaters, some were shopping, others were just enjoying one beautiful day. And others decided to just eat and have something to drink.
The Greyhounds stayed in Dewey but they also made the rounds in Downtown Rehoboth Beach. At least they had one good sunny day this week-end.
Walking through The Pines, a neighborhood, between Downtown Rehoboth Beach and Henlopen Acres, we stopped to check out 2 Open Houses. One new construction and the other one a house that had been built in the 1940s and was still owned by the family. We got a bird’s eye view from the top of this house, whose “upper deck” was a later addition.
On our walk we stopped at Anita Peghini-Raber Gallery. It is located at 49 Baltimore Avenue. Anita is an expressionist; she is also self-taught. Website? http://www.rehobothart.com.
What’s Happening at the gallery?
Oriental Dance with Viviana on Thursdays from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. $10 donation at the door.
Tango de Arte takes place the last Saturday of the month. A free class from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. From 9 p.m. dance until……late. Please visit http://www.tangolewes.com.
These events are well attended and they tell me that they are so much fun!!
Hungry and late in the afternoon we decided to stop at Semra’s Mediterranean Grill. It is located at 19 Rehoboth Avenue. John and Semra are the owners and they are always at the restaurant. I cannot say enough about their cuisine. Everything is made in house. Website? http://www.semras.com. Tel. 302-727-5964. Sema’s is on Facebook. Watch for Belly Dancing Events coming up in the months to come.
You know, it is really interesting, because I can say that I can make a Mousaka, but when Mousaka is served at Semra’s it takes your palate to a different dimension. Their spices are sent by relatives and the taste is delicate, with dishes perfectly seasoned.
My dish was traditional from Semra’s city in Turkey…..except I forgot if it was called Manti, Monti…hopefully she will correct me. It was light, and Semra’s described it that way. Ground lamb with amazing spices and with just a hint of heat, topped with tzatziki (yogurt) sauce.
Off we went back to our car….Lucky to live at the beach and never take it for granted. Have a great day!!
August 10th, 2014
Tic Toc, Tic Toc, it seems like summer is flying by. Best weather ever that we all remember. Rehoboth Beach boasts a mile long boardwalk. It gives the locals and residents opportunities for walking, jogging, cycling or just sitting back on one of the iconic benches and people watch.
Sunday night brought our coastal area a full moon, no humidity and plenty of crowds.
On the Bandstand Oh Boy was entertaining the crowds. A tribute to Rockabilly.
From the top of the Greene Turtle, the following photos were taken.
On the south side of the Boardwalk attractions for the whole family include Funland, a family-owned amusement park that has been a lardmark on the Boardwalk for more than 50 years. That’s when Debbie and I decided to play whac a mole.
The night was still young and families were having fun.
And, on the north side of The Boardwalk amusements and Boardwalk Grub…pizza!!
It seems tonight everyone was eating ice cream. Look at the lines. The Ice Cream Store has more than 100 flavors and some of them are the craziest.
See you…..enjoy the rest of the summer.
June 12th, 2014
Getting to know Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, is getting even easier these days thanks to the Rehoboth Beach Historical Society and the Rehoboth Beach Museum.
The Rehoboth Beach Historical Society promotes education about the history of this very popular coastal town, which is a destination for many on the east coast who want to get away from the summer heat in cities. Rehoboth Beach is one of those towns that can call itself a year-round resort.
If you are visiting Rehoboth Beach and would like to know more this is what you can do….The Jolly Trolley, which is the best way to get around this busy town, has teamed up, just like they have been doing in the past, with the Rehoboth Beach Museum for guided tours of the city. Tours begin at 9 a.m. and last approximately 50 minutes. The Trolley Tour will start and end at the Anna Hazzard Museum located at 17 Christian Street in Downtown Rehoboth Beach.
The cost of the tour is $10, cash only, which also includes entrance to the Anna Hazzard House and the Rehoboth Beach Museum. Reservations are required. Please call the Museum at 302-227-7310.
Next tour will be Thursday, June 19th. Other dates are: August 21st, September 4th, September 18th, and Ocotober 24th of Sea Witch Weekend. On Sea Witch Weekend they will add an extra tour at 10 a.m.
This is a fun and relaxing tour. Visitors and locals will experience first hand pieces of the history of Rehoboth Beach such as the birth of the town as a Methodist Camp Meeting site, and its growth as a resort town. Learn about shipwrecks, submarines, storms and sand dunes.
The Jolly Trolley began its first runs in 1970. It began when a group of locals wanted to have a means of transportation that would let visitors get a feel for the sights, smells and different experiences of two resort areas; Rehoboth Beach and Dewey Beach….the rest is history. More info? Visit http://www.jollytrolley.com
If you decide that what you would like to do is walk….then, the new Walking Tour of Rehoboth Beach might be the thing to do. This town is very walkable. The tour will feature a 45 minute gentle stroll around Downtown Rehoboth Beach. It will start at the Bandstand, at the end of Rehoboth Avenue and the Boardwalk at 9 a.m.
The first tour will be on Thursday, June 26th. The cost will be $10. Reservations are requried and you may do so by calling the Museum at 302-227-7310.
This tour will provide general information about the history of Rehoboth Beach, while touching on several of the Storms that have shaped the coastline and the beachfront in town. Tour Guide, Jean Brolund, will lead walkers from the Bandstand north of Rehoboth Ave., point out landmarks and providing photos of historical sites and events.
Some of the topics that will be covered are the Native peoples of the area, The Methodist Camp Meetings, Hotels and Railroad service, and Horn’s Pavilion. Future tours will cover the area south of Rehoboth Avenue.
Make sure you take notice, The Woman’s Christian Temperance Union Fountain constructed in 1929 and added in 1977 to the National Register of Historic Places. My post on http://www.aboutmybeaches.com, was written on 9/12/13. Just check it out. This fountain is located at the end of Rehoboth Avenue, on the Boardwalk.
Wear comfortable shoes, take a bottle of water or fill up a water bottle at The Woman’s Christian Temperance Union Fountain. There are restrooms available at the Bandstand area.
More info? Please make sure to visit http://www.rehobothbeachmuseum.org, or call 302-227-7310. The Rehoboth Beach Museum is located at 511 Rehoboth Avenue.
Have a good time!!
May 27th, 2014
It was built in 1873. Through the years, it has changed. But, one thing that never does change is the fact that from the beginning it was a place to embrace the seacoast and a “mecca” for summer leisure fun acitivites.
It is right in Downtown Rehoboth Beach, with the background…the Atlantic Ocean. Plenty to eat at the Boardwalk. You never forget the aroma of French fries, and all that Boardwalk grub.
The benches are iconic and were donated by the Village Improvement Association of Rehoboth Beach. The perfect place for people watching.
It was gorgeous this Memorial Week-End. One of the few when the weather participated every single day. You never know who you are going to meet on the Boardwalk. Casual chatting….Jody and I met Titan’s handler. Titan was only 16 months old and in training to become a therapy dog at hospitals with patients with anxieties….Loved it!!
It does not matter if you look north or south on the Boardwalk…..the views are priceless!
NOTE: Need Beach Wheels? They are available from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. through Labor Day. They are located at Maryland Ave. and The Boardwalk and Laurel Street & The Boardwalk. They are right on the beach. Please remember that they cannot be removed from the beach.
No rental fee; first come first serve basis.
May 27th, 2014
Finally, a gorgeous week-end. So, looking for a place to have breakfast on Memorial Week-End was going to be tough. I don’t like waiting in line.
Jody and I found the perfect place….we wanted to sit outside. After the winter weather, when it is sunny and hot at the Delaware Beaches, that’s what you want to do. We found it!!
Victoria’s Reaurant is located inside the Boardwalk Plaza at 2 Olive Avenue & The Boardwalk in Downtown Rehoboth Beach. The key word here is Boardwalk. Tel. 302-227-7169. Website? http://www.boardwalkplaza.com/victorias-restaurant.
At Boardwalk is where you want to sit…forget the inside.
Jody and I walked the beautiful Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk, passing the lifeguards who had finished their morning exercises.
Our service was prompt. Love it when warm blueberry sweet breads were presented with our coffee.
My Grilled Portobello Benedict which grilled protobello caps were topped with scrambled egg white and Canadian bacon, drizzled with pesto sauce and served with a side order of fruit salad, really was perfect.
Jody’s Spinach Mushroom and Quinoa Frittata also was delicious….and healthy. It was made with fresh spinach, quinoa, chopped portobello mushrooms, parmesan and ricotta, served with seasonal fruits.
When you are at the beach, you want to enjoy the outdoors and on a beautiful day…..it was priceless!!
May 11th, 2014
We took off early this a.m. for Cafe Papillon, located at the Penny Lane Mall, 42 Rehoboth Avenue in Downtown Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. It is right on the ocean block. It is one of my favorite places in the summer to grab an authentic crepe. Tel. 302-227-7568. Website? http://www.cafepapillon.com. Cafe Papillon has been in Rehoboth Beach for over 20 years.
Jerome was at his usual spot….cooking away. Always very serious. He never changes. These photos are new today, but I could show you the ones from years back and he truly does look the same. Scarf and all. We got there just in time. A line was starting to form. Jerome would be cooking 2 crepes for us; a strawberry and nutella and an egg, smoked, salmon, cheese and tomato. Cafe Papillon is at street level, so customers can get up close and personal.
Love to see how easily he prepares them….mine was looking awesome.
At Cafe Papillon there is outdoor seating.
But, for John, Miochael and I…sitting on one of Rehoboth Beach’s iconic benches, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean was priceless! Our crepes were delicious!
I take this photo every time I go to Rehoboth’s award-winning boardwalk. My kids reminded me of it. Never get tired of it. It feels so good to be here and I don’t take it for granted.
The sky is so blue today and the ocean is perfect. Not too many people this morning…..Mother’s Day activities are on the schedule.
The Nation’s Summer Capital is ready for Summer of 2014….with that comes, meters, crowds….heat waves. All are very much welcomed.
Have a wonderful day!!! 74 degrees? We’ll take it any time.
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