May 23rd, 2013
Hey, Keith (The Back Porch) what happened with your 50 cent coffee? OMG look at the Camel’s Hump…do you remember when it was just a hole in the wall on Rehoboth Avenue and Marcia was all over the place? Not too quiet either….That’s what you want from an exhibit that evokes fun memories. That’s the whole purpose; to engage the public in conversation and friendly chit chat.
The Beach Eats! The exhibit celebrates eating in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, for over 100 years. Fun to fine dining! The opening day will be Saturday, May 25th. It will share the tradition and history of the splendid yet long gone wooden hotels of the 1900s and bring to light the evolution of restaurants serving residents and visitors alike.
Dr. John's on 52 Baltimore Avenue
The museum is located at 511 Rehoboth Avenue, by the Rehoboth Beach Chamber of Commerce and the Visitor’s Center. This Museum is in the former icehouse, where ice was cut from local lakes and stored in a wooden structure insulated with sawdust during the late 1800s, and early 1900s.
A few of us had the opportunity to preview the exhibit as Nancy and Barbara were working non stop for Saturday’s opening.
This iconic group of restauranteurs paved the path for what Rehoboth has become…a dining destination. Most are past owners and one is still, presently, at it.
L-R: Keith Fitzgerald, Back Porch, Sue Krick, Summer House, Joyce Felton, Blue Moon, Tom Wayson, Chez La Mer
If you have visited Rehoboth Beach for years you know that it is known for its fine dining establishments. And, some of us are always drawn by the perennial favorites such as French fries, pizza, cotton candy and caramel popcorn. The Beach Eats will evoke those memories and it will be a must to visit this summer season in Rehoboth Beach.
Many of the residents and restaurant owners have been rummaging through their memory trunks, bringing out some really neat things. Gus & Gus has loaned their famous sign to the Exhibit.
L-R: Bill Slovis, Gus & Gus, Tom Wayson, Chez La Mer
Remember The Canyon? It is now Lily Thai.
A favorite of many was Chez La Mer.
I loved the Garden Gourmet….I had my youngest son’s Christening there.
Pizza….Nicola!!
Joan & Nick Caggiano
Irish Eyes….a favorite for so many years in Rehoboth Beach.
The Summer House. Always crowded and plenty of partying and dining.
The Blue Moon, another favorite restaurant in Rehoboth Beach, then and now.
Sydney’s was one of the first restaurants to bring some food with real taste and spice….Louisiana cooking was always on the menu….and Blues as in “you never leave Sydney’s without singing the Blues”. So much fun. Sydney was and still is a food and music icon in Rehoboth Beach.
The Camel’s Hump…was last located at 21 Baltimore Avenue, but just like I mentioned above, it was a hole in the wall on Rehoboth Avenue…and so much fun too. It had the “hottest” hot sauce. People used to have “dare if you eat a spoonful” contests….no way.
The Back Porch is one of the most visited restaurants in Rehoboth Beach….still at it and still just as popular!
It will be a fun exhibit to visit. Programs related to the exhibit are planned, including a forum of restaurant owners talking about their restaurants on September 26th at the Rehoboth Beach Public Library, and a presentation on favorite Delaware eats.
Please stay in touch with the Museum by visiting http://www.rehobothbeachmuseum.org. You may also call 302-227-7310. The Museum will be open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. It is located at 511 Rehoboth Avenue in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware!!
Talk to you later!!
The Boat House in Dewey
The Boat House in Dewey Beach at Bellevue & Rehoboth Bay
April 2nd, 2013
Do you remember the milk man? I do. The milk delivered in glass containers, the cream the top.
A trip through memory lane. This is what the Rehoboth Museum and Rehoboth Historical Society will be showcasing in their upcoming exhibit to open on Memorial Day, called “Beach Eats”.
Rehoboth Beach is famous for its fine dining establishments. However, many who visit are drawn by perennial favorites such as French fries, pizza, cotton candy and caramel corn.
Nicola's
Nothing better than Thrasher’s with plenty of apple cider vinegar…and salt.
This new exhibit also needs the public’s help. The Rehoboth Beach Historical Society is asking you to search around the house or the attic for keepsakes of your favorite eateries from childhood to adulthood.
Robin Hood Restaurant
The exhibit will share the tradition and history of the splendid yet long gone wooden hotels of the 1900s and bring to light the evolution of restaurants serving residents and visitors alike.
If you have an old sign, napkin, menu or a matchbook to share please contact the museum. The Museum would like establishments old and new, as well as individuals to search around and see if they can find memorabilia that will enhance, the Exhibit, “Beach Eats”. The objects can be designated as a donation or on loan for the duration of the Exhibit.
Gus & Gus, located on Wilmington Avenue and the Boardwalk is one of those “iconic” establishments.
Gus Svolis on the left, Bill Svolis on the right. They are holding the sign from their restaurant donated to the Rehoboth Museum for the upcoming exhibit.
If visiting Rehoboth Beach for the first time the Rehoboth Beach Museum is a must stop. It is also the home of the Rehoboth Beach Historical Society. The Society’s mission is to preserve and showcase artifacts that illustrate the development of Rehoboth Beach.
The Museum is in the former icehouse where ice was cut from local lakes and stored in a wooden structure insulated with sawdust during the late 1800s and early 1900s.
The Museum is located at 511 Rehoboth Avenue, right by the roundabout. For more information, please call 302-227-7310, or visit their website at http://www.rehobothmuseum.org. Follow them on Facebook and Twitter.
Have a great day!!
August 2nd, 2012
“The name “Rehoboth Beach” was chosen for the Camp Meeting Grounds. The source for the name is the Bible (Gen. 26:22): In early Hebrew, Rehoboth meant “broad places”. English explorers had given this name to nearby Rehoboth Bay in the 17th Century.” history of Rehoboth beach…downtownrehboth.com
From the Rehoboth Museum
Summer is really going at a fast pace. The Delaware Beaches are at the height of the season. These next 3 weeks are the busiest ones. So, if you are coming to our beaches, kick back and relax; that’s why you are here, right?
Lots of happenings in Rehoboth Beach. Cameras will be around the Boardwalk, and Bandstand….please have your smiles ready!!
Friday Tours by the Rehoboth Beach Museum – The Rehoboth Beach Museum will provide guided tours of the museum and the Anna Hazzard Tent House beginning on Friday August 3rd. and through September 28th. All tours start at Anna Hazzard Tent House located at 17 Christian St. at 9:00 a.m. The tours are included with the cost of admission to the museum, which is paid when the tour arrives at the museum. Reservations are strongly suggested. Please call 302-227-7310 to reserve a space. The Anna Hazzard Tent House was built in 1895 for use as housing during religious camp meetings. After that tour, you will drive to the Rehoboth Beach Museum located at 511 Rehoboth Ave. The Museum which was formerly the town’s ice house is currently hosting 2 exhibits. “Rehoboth Speaks: The Story Nation’s Summer Capital” and “World War II: Rehoboth Beach”. Admission to the Museum is $5 for adults, $3 for seniors, college students, and military, $2 for children ages 13 to 17. Children 12 and under are free. More info? Please visit http://www.rehobothbeachmuseum.org
The Bandstand in Rehoboth Beach brings Summer Concerts for all audiences….other venues holding live entertainment and music in general can be found, with links on this website. The post was dated 7/23/12 with a heading of Links to Venues at the Delaware Beaches. Just click on the month of July, 2012 and scroll down to the 23rd. Or, put the heading on the search. You will also find information for the rest of the Delaware Beaches.
From the Rehoboth Museum
Friday, 8/3 – Book Signing at Kevin Fleming Gallery located at 239 Rehoboth Avenue. from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Landmarks and Legacies is a colorful narrative written by Pam George, and includes stunning photographs by Kevin Fleming that highlight 50 of Delaware’s prominent historic places. For more info., please call 302-672-6842.
Friday, 8/3 – At the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand the performance is at 8 p.m. The Real Geniuses, 80’s rock. http://www.therealgeniuses.com.
Saturday, 8/4 – It is the 34th Annual Sandcastle Contest in Downtown Rehoboth Beach at Fisherman’s Beach at the north end of the Rehoboth Boardwalk. Free of Charge. Over 100 teams and over 800 contestants. In the past some of the amazing creations have been, swamp animals, mermaids, pyramids, crabs, dolphins, and sharks among others. It is open to adults and children. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Start sculpting after that. Sculptures must be completed by 3 p.m. for judging. Winners will be announced at 5 p.m. Visit the Chamber’s website at http://www.beach-fun.com.
Saturday, 8/4 – News from Doggies at the Beach…the premier dog day care and dog boarding facility in Rehoboth Beach. I can fully recommend it. I use it and I feel totally at ease when I leave Addy there. They are expanding!! In honor of their expansion for the month of August and only on Mondays and Tuesdays only…buy one day care and receive the second one free. Discount vaccination Day is Saturday, 8/4 from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. Master Groomers are needed due to the expansion. They want to be able to groom 7 days a week, during the day and evenings. Doggies at the Beach is offering a finder’s fee and the new Master Groomer(s) a sign on bonus. More info? Please call Jim at 302-644-8200. Please visit http://www.doggiesatthebeach.com.
Saturday, 8/4 – The last performance of Outdoor Summer Theater at the Rehoboth Art League. Shakespeare in the Garden. A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Time: 4 to 6 p.m. Minimum of a $10 donation per person. You can either purchase in advance by visiting http://www.rehobothartleague.org, or at the door. It will be at the Homestead Gardens. This show is being produced by The New Face of Shakespeare, an affiliate of Possum Point Players, Georgetown, Delaware. The production is directed by Beverly Smith. Bring a blanket, bring a chair. If it should rain, or extreme heat, the performance will be held indoors.
Saturday, 8/4 – 7th Annual Rehoboth Museum Beach Ball – Sun, Sand and Shades from 7 to 10:30 p.m. at Kings Creek Golf & Country Club. Cocktails, Buffet, Silent Auction, Live Auction, Music by Sol Knopf. Dressy Casual Attire. Tel. 302-227-7310. More info? Please visit http://www.rehobothbeachmuseum.org.
Saturday, 8/4 – At the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand – 8 p.m. – Oh Boy, A Buddy Holly Tribute. http://ohboybuddytribute.com.
Sunday, 8./5 – At the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand – 8 p.m. – U.S. Army Jazz Ambassadores – Military – Jazz/Big Band.
Through September 2nd – From Clear Space Theatre Company – 3 Great Shows, 6 Nights a week. Tuesday through Sunday at 7:30 p.m. This is the Second Annual Summer Repertory Season. Annie, Broadway at The Beach, and Cabaret. They continue to play in rotation in the heart of the summer season in beautiful Downtown Rehoboth Beach. From Family Friendly to Rock & Roll to an adult night out. Check the itinerary. For more info., please call 302-227-2270 or visit http://www.clearspacetheatre.org.
Tuesday, 8/7 – From the Rehoboth Beach Film Society – Festival Film Reviews. This is the opportunity for would-be film critics to be a part of the film selection process for the Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival. If you would like, please come to the Movies at Midway, located on Rt. 1 (Coastal Highway) in Rehoboth Beach, Upstairs. All screenings start at 7:00 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.. Admission is $2.00. Please understand that film titles and descriptions will not e provided in advance as they would like everyone to arrive with an open mind for a new experience. These are for mature audience only. On Tuesday, August 14th there will be another opportunity to screen films. More info? Please visit http://www.rehobothfilm.com.
And, if by any chance you do not feel like doing any of this, then…..do what I love best…the pictures tell it all.
Blue crabs!!
Have a good one!!
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