December 27th, 2015
No words are necessary to explain the following photo. It has been warm at the Delaware Beaches and it is the end of December!! Thrashers French Fries with Salt & Vinegar. The best grub on the Boardwalk.
On the corner Dolle’s was also open selling what they have been selling for years, popcorn and taffy among other favorites.
On Rt. 1 the outlets were packed and the highway was definitely busy. In Downtown Rehoboth Beach it was like any other summer day at the beach, except that even though people were wearing shorts and short sleeve shirts, I did not see any bathing suits. Other than that people were on the beach, walking the Boardwalk, pets were out, and life was good today.
The Winners for the 201 Holiday Windown Decorating Contest in Downtown Rehoboth Beach have been announced by Rehoboth Beach Maint Street (RBMS). All 3 businesses received a 1/4 Page Color Cape Gazette Ad
First Place was The Pelican Loft located at 143 Rehoboth Avenue.
Second Place was Mod Cottage located at 246-A Rehoboth Avenue.
And Third Place was Jane & Georgie, located at 419 Rehoboth Avenue.
Walking the Boardwalk is a past time that residents of Rehoboth Beach love to do. The Boardwalk is one mile long. It is relaxing any time during the day, but I do like it towards the end of the day. Meeting Sharon was a surprised so we kept on walking. Felt soooo good. Love to see that owners are enjoying the homes at the beach. This is a great time for Rehoboth Beach and New Year’s will be again crowded.
Have a great week. TTYL
June 15th, 2015
I have been caught in the 4th of July Fireworks Mayhem. Not a scene I want to ever repeat again. Visitors would want to avoid that traffic. The solution? Watch the Rehoboth Beach Fireworks aboard The Cape May-Lewes Ferry on Sunday, July 5th. The rain date will the 6th. The cost of the Fireworks Cruise, which by the way, is new this year, is $30 per person and $15 for children age 12 and under.
The setting of the Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal is just gorgeous. It looks over to the Breakwater and the historic Lighthouses.
To make a reservation, please call 800-643-3779. Below are additional July 5th Fireworks Cruise details:
 Lewes Terminal Check in begins at 5:30 p.m. at the Lewes Terminal, boarding begins at 7:00 p.m. Departure will be at approximately 7:30 p.m.
Return to Ferry Terminal around 11:00 p.m.
Pets are not permitted on the cruise.
Photo ID will be required by the person picking up the tickets.
Entertainment provided on-board: Glass Onion Band on the Lido deck and DJ Mike Warren inside the salon for family entertainment.
Food and beverage available for purchase.
Coolers and carry-on beverages are not permitted aboard the vessel.
Guests may bring chairs as sitting is limited.
 Rehoboth Beach Fireworks The Rehoboth Beach Fireworks will begin at approximately 9:15 p.m. If you would like to help make Rehoboth Beach Main Street’s 2015 Rehoboth Beach Fireworks a BLAST, please visit http://www.downtownrb.com. The website will have the best info. regarding parking. Would like to make a contribution? All there, as well.
Have a great day!!
March 24th, 2015
On March 19, 1891 it was first called Cape Henlopen City. In 1893, the name was formally changed to Rehoboth. Since then, Rehoboth Beach has been welcoming thousands of visitors not just in the summer, but year round. It is a destination for many, and for a lot of us, it is also home. Living at the beach is great, and, believe me, I do not take it for granted.
The beaches are stirring, businesses are sprucing up. So, What’s Going On?
Wednesday, March 25th – BENEVOLENCE DAY-Beer & Benevolence at Dogfish Head located at 320 Rehoboth Ave. in Downtown Rehoboth Beach. Noon until 9 p.m. with Live Music at 6 p.m. This is a benefit for Habitat for Humanity. More info.? Please visit http://www.dogfish.com/benevolence.
Friday, March 27th – ART AND CRAFT – The Rehoboth Beach Film Society is presenting a fascinating glimpse, with this film, into the life of one of the most prolific art forgers in U.S. history. Location? Movies at Midway located on Coastal Highway at the Upstairs Screening Room. $4.00 for RBFS members and $6.00 for future members. More info.? Please visit http://www.rehobothfilm.com.
Theater in Downtown Rehoboth Beach!! – CLEARSPACE THEATRE CO. presents: Comedy, a musical comedy until April 5th. The Little Mermaid from April 17th until April 19th. Little Women from May 1st until May 17th. Clearspace Theatre Co. is located at 20 Baltimore Ave. in Downtown Rehoboth Beach. For tickets and info., please visit http://www.clearspacetheatre.org. You may also call 302-227-2270.
Friday, April 3rd – 47th ANNUAL GREAT DELAWARE KITE FESTIVAL – Location? Cape Henlopen State Park in Lewes. Registration opens at 10 a.m. EASTER EGG HUNT at 11 a.m. Kite flying events start at 11:30 a.m. and the Egg Toss Contest starts at 1:15 p.m.
Friday, April 3rd – LOCAL BUZZ HAPPY HOUR – 5 to 7 p.m. at Gallery Espresso located at 12001 Old Vine Blvd. in Lewes. Doggies at The Beach will be there displaying their stuff. http://www.doggiesatthebeach.com
Saturday, April 4th – REHOBOTH TOY & KITE’S 21st ANNUAL EASTER PLAY DAY to be taking place at Virginia Ave. and the Boardwalk in Downtown Rehoboth Beach. Games and kite making, Egg Hunt at Noon. Pictures with the Easter Bunny. Free continental breakfast and snacks at 10 a.m. More info? Please call 302-227-6996
Wednesday, April 8th – READ A MOVIE – The Rehoboth Beach Film Society and the Rehoboth Beach Public Library invite film and/or literary enthusiasts to Read a Movie screening of “The Duellists” at 4 p.m. in the upstairs community room of the library. Based on the short story, “The Duel” by Polish-born writer Joseph Conrad, this film depicts a historically accurate account of early 1800s France. This screening is part of the monthly Read a Movie series in which members read a little-known short story in advance of the screening, then gather to watch the film and share their thoughts about how well or not so well the story was expanded to the big screen. To sign up and receive the stories in advance, email Denise Hoban at outreach@rehobothfilm.com.
Friday, April 10th – 5TH ANNUAL “GET DOWN IN TOWN” – Shop & Eat…all for a good cause!! 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. everyone is invited to downtown Rehoboth Beach for this event. Shoppers will enjoy special discounts in participating stores while noshing on local restaurants’ desserts, treats and drinks dispersed throughout stores. Food served from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Shopping until 8 p.m. There is a $10 admission fee to participate in this one night event, which also includes a chance to win a Grand Prize Drawing valued over $l,000. The Drawing will take place at 8 p.m. at First Street Station Courtyard and the recipient must be present to win. Tickets can be purchased the night of the event. Or, ahead of time at Azura Clothing, Heidi Lowe Gallery, Rehoboth Beach Main Street Office, Something Comfortable, South Moon Under and online at http://www.downtownrb.com. There is no better place where you can wine, dine, walk and shop than Downtown Rehoboth Beach!!
Sunday, April 12th – BROADWALK ON THE BOARDWALK! A fun event for a serious cause. Part of CAMP Rehoboth’s Women’s FEST 2015! All are welcome, including dogs. Put on your Pink or Lavender. They will be honoring survivors of ALL cancers. Lavender is the color for All Cancers. Meet at CAMP Rehoboth on 37 Baltimore Ave. at 9 a.m. Free registration. Check in, coffee, sweet treats and music. Walk begins at 10 a.m. All donations will benefit the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition. Cash or checks accepted. Matching donations up to $2,500 generously donated by Nancy Froome.
Sunday, April 19th – DOGGIES AT THE BEACH CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY COOK-OUT. Noon until 2 p.m. at Doggies at The Beach, located at 18806 John J. Williams Hwy. (Rt. 26) in Rehoboth Beach. This is a cage free dog boarding facility, where I leave my pooch, Miss Addy. 24 hour human supervision!! More info? http://www.doggiesatthebeach.com. Tel. 302-644-8200.
Friday, April 24th – REHOBOTH BEACH FILM SOCIETY APRIL’S MONTHLY SCREENING – RBFS presents this year’s Academy Award nominees for Best Animated Short Film. The screening will be held at the upstairs screening room at Movies at Midway on Coastal Highway. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. A rare opportunity to enjoy one of the most entertaining categories at the Academy Awards-Best Animated Short Film. Me and My Moulton, Feast, The Bigger Picture, A Single Life and The Dam Keeper. Admission is $4 for members and $6 for future members. Tickets will be sold at the door to each screening on a first come, first serve basis.
Sunday, April 26th – 7TH ANNUAL WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL – PERFECT PAIRINGS – A benefit for Children & Families First, Rehoboth Art League, and Children’s Beach House. Tickets are $45/person or $78/couple. 4 to 7 p.m. Taste dozens of fine handpicked wines from around the world, artfully paired with their chef-driven unique food and pastry specialties.
Sunday, April 26th – BIG FISH GRILL 5K TO BENEFIT LOCAL COMMUNITY – 3rd Annual event. Race start for runners and walkers is 8:30 a.m. in front of Big Fish Grill on Rt. 1. Big Fish Grill will be donating portion of the proceeds from this event to local nonprofits CHEF (Cape Henlopen Educational Foundation) and RBMS (Rehoboth Beach Main Street). In addition, all students (K-12) who participate are eligible to win a $1,000 savings bond. You must be present to win and have student ID. Pre-registration is $25, until 4/23 at noon. Registration from then through Race Day is $30. Student (18 and under) Pre-Registration is $20, until 4/23 at noon. Registration from then through Race Day is $25. Register online at http://www.races2run.com. For more info., please contact Barb@races2run.com.
Saturday, Sunday, May 2nd, May 3rd – COASTAL DELAWARE RUNNING FESTIVAL – Marathon, Half Marathon…Delaware’s Coolest Marathon – Dewey, Rehoboth, Lewes. It is a Boston Qualifier. Scenic, flat and fast course will encompass Dewey Beach, Rehoboth Beach, Cape Henlopen State Park, and the Town of Lewes, finishing at the Lighthouse Cove Waterfront Complex in Dewey Beach. Full post race buffet provided by The Lighthouse Cove Dewey Beach. Complimentary post race beer for those 21 years of age and older. To register visit http://www.codelrun.com.
Saturday, May 9th – TREASURE YOUR CHEST BREAST CANCER 5K RUN/3K WALK IN BETHANY BEACH…Rain or shine!! Fundraising for Little Pink Houses of Hope and Vance Kane Memorial Fund/Beebe Medical Foundation. Pre-registration $25, Kids $15 (under 10 years of age). Online registration closes April 10th. Prizes for Most Spirited Outfits…Dress in Your Best Pirate Gear. Team, Individual, Strollers, Wheelchairs, Dogs….T-Shirts Guaranteed only to those pre-registering. For registration and more info., please visit http://www.bethanybeachbreastcancer.com.
Saturday, May 9th – DEWEY BEACH ARTS FESTIVAL – Rain Date? Sunday, May 10th. 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Location? Dagsworthy Ave in Dewey Beach. For an application, please visit http://www.deweybusinesspartnership.com, or call 302- 228-3701.
Hey…I stand corrected, the Delaware Beaches are not stirring…..they just woke up!! Time to play! Have a good one.
March 6th, 2015
I don’t know about you but I am getting tired of seeing the above scenery on my deck. For many of us that live in Southern Delaware, the annual Chocolate Festival unofficially opens the season at the Beaches. It is a time to start fixing a few things so when visitors and guests arrive, sooner than you think, the beach towns will be good and ready for that special time of R & R and Summer Season 2015.
What I want to see is this. Greenery, warm breezes, and summer like weather.
Visitors to the 25th Annual Chocolate Festival which takes place on Saturday, March 7th, will be finding snow in Rehoboth Beach. Don’t get me wrong, this town is a year round resort and is waking up from a couple of months of downtime. Pooches and locals are looking forward to this summer scenery. I certainly am.
In the meantime, the annual Rehoboth Beach Chocolate Fesitval is turning 25 years old in 2015. To commemorate its silver anniversary, they will unveil an entirely new event this year. For the first time, attendees will enjoy chocolate treats by leading area professional chefs only. The festival will be held at The Rehoboth Beach Convention Center on Rehoboth Avenue in Downtown Rehoboth Beach.
There will also be a new “VIP Tasting Ticket”. Only 200 “VIP Tickets” are available at $20 each, which includes Private Admission from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. and 25 Chocolate Tastes!!
General Admission Tickets are available from 1:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. for $10, which includes 10 Chocolate Tastes. Children under 12 can purchase $5 Tickets which include 5 Chocolate Tastes. To purchase tickets online visit http://www.downtownrb.com, or stop by Snyder’s Candy at 60 Rehoboth Avenue.
Chefs will be competing in categories of Best: Brownie, Cake, Candy, Cookie, Pie, Other, and Showpiece.
Event proceeds benefit Rehoboth Beach Main Street (RBMS) and Friends of the Rehoboth Beach Library.
Questions? Please contact RBMS at 302-227-2772.
TGIF….Have a great week-end!
December 5th, 2014
Santa does have a schedule and it seems that it will be making its annual Boardwalk stop in Downtown Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. Santa’s House is the cutest one, not many have a background of the Atlantic Ocean in an award winning Boardwalk. Santa will be there on Saturdays from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. until December 21st. On Sunday, December 21st from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. is Pet Time!! Bring your pets for a photo with Santa. It is all FREE! Donations are very much appreciated.
Santa’s House is Rehoboth Beach is remembered by many of those that make this seaside town their home. A “moment” at Christmas time with my own children.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6TH – COOKIES!! – It is called a Cookie Walk at Epworth United Methodist Church located at 19285 Holland Glade Rd., off Coastal Highway (Rt. 1) north of Rehoboth Beach. This Cookie Walk is an anticipated event at the beach. Arrive early because the “Walk” begins at 9 a.m. until they are all gone!! Tables and and tables of yummy homemade cookies will be available for you to select your favorites. They will also have pre-packaged cookie assortments wrapped with Christmas spirit, as well as gift baskets of Fair Exchange coffee and chocolate. Those selected cookies will be sold for $8 per pound.
The Heavenly Creations Cookie Cookbook contains 120 recipes from the kitchens of the Epworth family will be for sale. More info? Please call 302-227-7743.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6TH – THE REHOBOTH ART LEAGUE HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE – 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. – All decorated for the Holidays the gallery will offer fine art, fine crafts and unique holiday gifts. There will be art demonstrations, music and singing….and refreshments. At 11:30 a.m. Sussex Tech “Bella Voice” and Concert Choir, Noon until 2:00 p.m. Pottery Demo by Carmela Coleman, 1 p.m. until 1:45 p.m. Roo Brown and Mixed Blessings-Acapella group, 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. Watercolor Holiday Card demo and Make Your Own Card with Kacie Yakimowicz. The Rehoboth Art League is located at 12 Dodds Lane in Henlopen Acres in Rehoboth Beach. Tel. 302-227-8408. Website? http://www.rehobothartleague.org.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7TH – REHOBOTH BEACH MAIN STREET INVITES ALL TO DOWNTOWN’S COMMUNITY UNITY DINNER – An invitation by Rehoboth Beach Main Street to kick-off the Holiday Season on Sunday from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center in Downtown Rehoboth Beach. This is an annual family event in Rehoboth Beach with plenty of food, fun, and entertainment for all ages. Taste local chefs/restaurants’ favorite dishes and desserts while enjoying live performances, crafts and even a visit from Santa from 5 until 6 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for seniors (65+) amd $5 for children. Children under 5? FREE. Guests are encouraged to donate a non-perishable food item for a person or pet.
For the children, enjoy a kids’ interactive art project with jewelry designer, Heidi Lowe, decorate gingerbread cookies with Joyce from The Bake Shoppe, and be entertained with Magic by Charlie.
The Rehoboth Beach Main Street continues its mission of the beautification and preservation of Downtown Rehoboth Beach. Proceeds from this event will go for this mission. For more info., please visit http://www.downtownrb.com. Or, call 302-227-2772.
Have a Good One!!
November 17th, 2014
A beautiful time of the year in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, when residents, family, and friends gather at the Bandstand for Rehoboth Beach Main Street’s Downtown Tree Lighting & Hometown Sing-Along, on Friday, November 28th from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Love to see the tree completely exposed and then totally dressed up for that favorite time of the year. Rehoboth Beach might be a summer destination but the Second Season and the Holidays are truly special.
Everyone is invited to this cherished annual tradition, where hundreds of spectators gather to ring in the Holiday Spirit in Downtown Rehoboth Beach.
Clear Space Theatre will host the Sing-Along at 6:30 p.m. and then, officially, illuminate the City’s most famous tree at 7:00 p.m. This year’s tree was generously donated by Harriet Magee of Rehoboth Beach.
After the Tree Lighting, catch a special performance of She Loves me at Rehoboth’s Clear Space Theatre, located on 20 Baltimore Avenue, walking distance from Rehoboth Ave. Ticket information? Tel. 302-227-2270.
Enjoy dinner downtown, Rehoboth Beach is a culinary destination….or get your Holiday shopping finished….Tax Free Shopping in Delaware!!
Please visit http://www.downtownrb.com. Talk to you later!!
November 5th, 2014
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Shops, restaurants, hotels, B & B’s, theatre, entertainment, galleries….The Boardwalk…the beach. Just a stroll away; shop local, stay awhile. Rehoboth Beach has outdone itself bringing something every week to the town. Something worth driving to. From the tri-state area it is so easy to get to Rehoboth Beach. It was not so many years ago. In 1878 the railroad was extended to this coastal town bringing more visitors and businesses. The population in Rehoboth has grown so much. And, the Second Season is gorgeous at the beach.
So, What’s Going On?
Wednesday, 11/5 – Sunday, 11/9 – REHOBOTH BEACH INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL, presented by the Rehoboth Beach Film Society. The Big Tent will be behind Movies at Midway on Coastal Highway (Rt. 1). You can find Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival on Facebook…or, check http://www.rehobothfilm.com for detailed info., reviews, ticket info., etc. etc.
Friday, 11/7, Saturday, 11/8 – ST. NICHOLAS TEA, presented by the Village Improvement Association. Two seatings each day. This event starts the Holidays…a little shopping, wreaths, great home cooked food. Call 302-227-1631 or visit http://www.rehobothbeachvia.org. My post on 10/29/14 is all about this event. Just click on the date on the left hand side of AboutMyBeaches.
Friday, 11/7 – COCOA CRAWL, presented by Rehoboth Beach Main Street. $10 Admission!! This is a fun evening in Downtown Rehoboth Beach from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Participating shops will have participating restaurants cooking in their stores. Drinks, desserts, discounts and live music by Paul Cullen. For more information, please visit http://www.downtownrb.com. You can purchase online tickets through their website, but you can also purchase them on Friday throughout town. The website will show which store is hosting which restaurant.
Saturday, 11/8 – POKER CRAWL, presented by Rehoboth Beach Main Street. You heard it right and it will be all day Saturday. Collect a poker card from participating restaurants then show’em at the Greene Turtle at 8 p.m……the best hand will win. For more information, please visit, http://www.downtownrb.com.
Saturday, 11/8 – 2nd SATURDAY ART WALK, presented by MOSAIC. It hapens every second Saturday of the month. Stroll the art galleries, greet and meet the owners and check out some awesome exhibits in town…..do a little local shopping, as well. More. Info? Please visit http://www.mosaicrehoboth.com.
Have a great day!!
June 4th, 2014
There are 27 participating restaurants in one square mile in Downtown Rehoboth Beach. That’s pretty impressive!! This is the perfect week to try restaurants in Downtown Rehoboth that you had not even thought about trying before for whatever reasons. There are great deals going on….and, you still have time because this event is ongoing through Friday, June 6th.
I have to give a shout to Rehoboth Beach Main Street, the sponsor of this very popular event. I was so thrilled to find out that I had won a $25 gift certificate to be used during the week. It came just in time because I used it on Tuesday, June 5th. Rehoboth Beach Main Street draws attention to the downtown district. It is the heart of Downtown Rehoboth Beach, bringing to this charming seaside community so many events for the entire family. For more info., please visit http://www.downtownrehoboth.com.
It is going to be 5 years in July since I started this blog. I have lived at the Delaware Beaches for so many years, that I do consider myself a “local”. A blog is a “diary” of sorts. The writer puts out his or hers experiences. I do love promoting the Delaware Beaches. So, I have been doing just that; reviewing restaurants, finding the best corn, the farmers’ markets, activities, and events, and the usual bla, bla, bla….
One evening, a month or so ago, I was on Wilmington Avenue when the lights and front of a restaurant caught my attention. I am sorry to say that I had not heard about it, but, I kept it on the back of my mind, after reading the menu. It would be an interesting one to try. Guess what? They have been in Downtown Rehoboth Beach for 3 years!! What kind of a local am I?
Shorebreak Lodge was the destination of one of my usual suspects, Debbie, and I, on Tuesday. We had not read any reviews…we were going with no preconceived ideas. How perfect was that?
Shorebreak Lodge is located just 133 steps to the Atlantic Ocean, on 10 Wilmington Avenue. Tel. 302-227-1007. Website? http://www.shorebreaklodge.com. Of course, I forgot my camera which was unusual, the iphone would do, I hoped.
Even before I tasted any of the food, I liked Shorebreak. We live at the beach, it is a laid back casual atmosphere; the one visitors come to experience. I was drawn to Shorebreak, then, when I tasted the food…I decided I could not wait to go back again.
It is called Shorebreak Lodge because the owners are surfers…Montauk, NY, a favorite spot. The location is practically on the beach….shorebreakers are found at the water’s edge.
Debbie and I decided to sit at sidewalk….with the big windows next to us.
 
Infused water, iced tea and a little atmosphere to start our evening. The service was attentive and not obtrusive.
Shorebreak Lodge can sit up to 70 customers. The menu changes constantly, bringing customers the fresh ingredients of the day. The food is not complicated….food allergy concerns? Please let them know.
The Roast Beets, Bucheron and Lentils….I love beets and so does Debbie. The combination of colors and flavors enhanced our tastebuds.
At times, and depending how they are cooked, octopus can be a little tough, but not on Tuesday. My Grilled Octopus “Romesco” was very flavorful and tender.
The Hake (Cape Cod), en papillote, with bacon chutney, carrot n’ fennel was presented beautifully and tasted just as good as it looked.
And the Surf n’ Turf of braised short ribs and sea scallops….I loved. Risotto accompanied the short ribs, which by the way melted in your mouth. Always a fan of scallops, these were cooked and seasoned to perfection.
Our selections for sweet endings were:
The strawberry puff pastry shortcake. Strawberries are in season, so we had to.
The Avocado and Coconut Milk “Creme Brulee”….first time seen it on a menu, so, we had to….and by the way, it was awesome. It was so good to be able to distinct the avocado and coconut flavors.
Very pleasantly surprised….so now you know…let me know how your experience is. Check it out when visiting the Nation’s Summer Capital.
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