November 21st, 2014
I look out the window and it looks sunny…..but I don’t kid myself. It is chilly and windy. Oh, well it is that time of the year. Second Season at the DE Beaches is great. So, what are you up to? Or, better yet, what would you like to do? Here are a few of my picks.
THE CULTURED PEARL’S HOLIDAY GIFT CARD SALE – Until Monday, November 24th. Buy one, then get one for 50% off!! The card will be accepted by The Cultured Pearl, Pearl Essence Gift Shop, The Cultured Pearl Liquor Company and Grub Grocery. The Cultured Pearl is located at 302 Rehoboth Avenue in Downtown Rehoboth Beach. Tel. 302-227-8493. Website? http://www.culturedpearl.us.
HIKING THOMPSON ISLAND – Starting your Saturday, November 22nd hiking Thompson Island Nature Preserve with a park interpreter at 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Lean about the island’s Native American presence and observe the abundant wildlife that calls this island home. Space is limite so pre-registration is required. Call 302-227-6991. It is FREE!! Location? Indian River Life-Saving Station, by the Indian River Inlet Bridge.
REHOBOTH BEACH HISTORICAL SOCIETY – FALL LUNCHEON – It will be held at Kings Creek Country Club on Saturday, November 22nd. Cash bar starts at 11 a.m. and the luncheon buffet will begin at 11:30. The cost is $30 for members and $34 for non-members. For reservations, please call 302-227-7310. Dennis Forney, Cape Gazette Publisher will take the audience on a visually descriptive ride of his cross country bicycle trip in 2013. From “Sea to Shining Sea”. He wrote pieces for the Cape Gazette on his travels. The trip began May 10th and after many miles , Mr. Forney decided that America’s looking friendly and beautiful!!
SEASHORE WREATH-MAKING – Saturday, November 22nd from 1 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. at the Indian River Life-Saving Station, located at the Delaware Seashore State Park on Coastal Highway, by the Indian River Inlet Bridge. Please call to register at 302-227-6991. Ages 10 and up. Only $20/person.
THE METROPOLITAN OPERA LIVE IN HD – IL BARBIERE DI SIVIGLIA at Cape Henlopen High School Theater in Lewes, Delaware. The opera will begin at 12:55 p.m. Admission: $25 for adults, $22 for seniors, 65 years of age and over or Rehoboth Beach Film Society members, and MET members, as well. $15 for students with I.D., $15 for a child, 12 years of age and under. Gourmet lunches from Hobos will be available before the opera at Noon in the Atrium. To purchase tickets and more info., please visit http://www.rehobothfilm.com. Note: The Rehoboth Beach Film Society is looking for help: Office Associate needed for their office. Part time. Thursdays and Fridays 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Position involves clerical support functions. Must be proficient with Excel, Word, and Database programs. Customer service experience required. Resumes can be sent to administrator@rehobothfilm.com.
FESTIVAL OF TREES AT BAYWOOD GREENS – Saturday, November 22nd, from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. This is fun and festive fund raising event to benefit Delaware Hospice. Baywood Greens will be beautifully decorated, showcasing the creations of area decorators. An exciting menu of contemporary American fare awaits you. Entertainment will be provided by Keith Mack, a native of Rehoboth Beach. $75/person. For more information and online registration, please visit http://www.delawarehospice.org/events/festival-of-trees-at-baywood-greens.
SEMRA’S – BELLY DANCING PARTY – Saturday, November 22nd at 7 p.m. Asala will put a spectacular show. Please call to reserve your table at 302-226-4976. Semra’s is located on 19 Rehoboth Avenue in Downtown Rehoboth Beach. This show is being brough back by popular demand. Love Semra’s food, they offer dishes based on fragrantly spiced, sun-drenched Middle Eastern vegetables and beans, savory grains and homemade yogurt.
Going South...too cold here!!
“THANKSLIVING” DINNER – Cilantro Restaurant located in Downtown Rehoboth Beach is offering a 3-course, sit-down meal which will featured seasonal food creatively prepared by local chefs. Sunday, November 23rd, at 6:00 p.m. The garden meat-free Turkey Roast will be provided by VegRehoboth. You may purchase tickets at Good Earth Market located at 38121 Terrace Rd.
THANKSGIVING GABBY GOBBLE 5k – Thursday, November 27th at Irish Eyes Pub, 213 Anglers Rd. in Lewes. It is the first year for this event and proceeds from the race will go to the Get Well Gabby Foundation. This foundation started in honor and memory of Gabriella Vogel, who was a valiant fighter of childhood cancer, but passed away at the age of 5. Her family and the foundation have pledged $125,000 to the A.I. DuPont Hospital for Children to build and furnish a playroom in the new oncology department in Wilmington. They have also collected 14,000 new books and donated them to the Ronald McDonald House, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and the Hershey Medical Center. To learn more go to http://www.getwellgabby.org.
This course is USATF certified with chip timing. Entrants receive long-sleeved T-shirts and awards will go to the top 3 male and female finishers in 10-year age categories, 9 and under to 70 and over and to top fundraisers. The post-race party includes beer for participants over 21 years of age. Race participants are encouraged to wear festive costumes and enjoy Turkey Day!! Registration is availabe online at http://www.races2run.com for $25 until Noon, Monday, 11/14, or at the Rehoboth Beach Running Company. Packet pickup and late registration will be then at Irish Eyes in Lewes for $30 from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26th. And, in case you decide to run on the day of….registration can also be done on the day of the event. Additional donations are greately appreciated to the Get Well Gabby website above mentioned. This foundation is a 501c3 non-profit organization.
SHOPPING – TANGER OUTLETS – Moonlight Madness Sales , Stores open at 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day! Finish your dinner, then it is time for some serious shopping…tax free!!. The stores will stay open until 2 a.m. so that you can find all those madness deals! Offers and specials savings? Visit http://www.tangeroutlet.com/rehoboth/events.
That’s all for now….have a great week-end!!
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!!
September 24th, 2013
Semra grew up in Turkey, and John, her husband, is Turkish but grew up in the United States. Together they have Semra’s Mediterranean Grill located at 19 Rehoboth Avenue in Downtown Rehoboth Beach, just steps off the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk. Tel. 302-226-4976. Website? http://www.semras.com.
John will be the first one to tell you that he is just a helper, that Semra does all the cooking. Soft spoken and very happy to see that the restaurant that they started not too long ago is prospering and becoming a favorite or many locals and visitors alike.
A counter for take out is right by the door, then a more casual dining area for eating. Their formal dining room is being remodeled and a bar is being added to the casual dining room, as well.
My friend, Chris, and I decided that an early dinner in Rehoboth Beach would be the thing to do on Sunday evening. We chose Semra’s and glad we did. This was not my first time at Semra’s. This restaurant participates in the Eating Rehoboth food tours. More info? Check http://www.eatingrehoboth.com.
Semra showed us our booth and looking at the menu I could not make up my mind.
Chris had the Lamb Shish Kabob, which had one skewer of char-grilled marinated lamb cubes served over a salad. Chris said the salad was great with a delicious dressing.
I had the Grilled Kofte which had patties of char-grilled lamb and beef with Turkish herbs and spices served over rice, yogurt, pita bread and veggies.
My patties were very moist. Semra mentioned that the combination is mostly lamb with maybe 20% beef.
Semra’s family sends her red crushed pepper from Turkey. You would think it would be so spicy but it wasn’t. It actually added a mild kick to the food. Very good.
The food was so fresh and settled perfectly. We were comfortably satisfied.
Check their website or Facebook Page. Entertainment at Semra’s includes belly dancing. They will be putting those event as dates become available.
Have a good One!!
June 13th, 2013
It is true when they say that if you have a passion for what you do, then, you will never work a day in your life…I found that to be true when I toured the Rehoboth Beach restaurants with Eating Rehoboth….the new walking food, wine, beer and cultural tours that just started in the month of May. Already, a must do, when visiting the Nation’s Summer Capital.
Eating Rehoboth meets either at Hotel Rehoboth on Rehoboth Avenue or at The Bellmoor Inn and Spa on Christian Street. You can book your tours, always through the website, http://www.eatingrehoboth.com. Tours start at 1 p.m. You can book the tours as late as 11 a.m. on the day of the tour. They take up to 16 people on each tour. Please do check the website for additional info. and for questions you may have. Please note that they do have gift certificates and private tours, as well.
The restaurants you will visit will be a total surprise. Just go with the flow and enjoy the experience. It’s a lot of fun!
So my post begins with my arrival at The Bellmoor Inn and Spa located at 6 Christian Street. Tel. 302-227-5800. Website? http://www.thebellmoor.com. This is a beautiful hotel in Downtown Rehoboth Beach. A great location; walking distance to the beach, shops and restaurants.
A little welcoming reception with Paul Cullen wines. We were waiting for all to arrive. This was a fun group. Eclectic, outgoing, and ready to eat!
Our tour guide was going to be Dave McCormick and in not time we were out the door. But, we all burst out laughing when Dave brought out the “placard”. When have you seen such a thing in Rehoboth Beach? There is no way we would get lost. Believe me, this is a true tour…placard and all.
So, off we went to MARIACHI. This Latin restaurant is located on 14 Wilmington Avenue. Yolanda is the owner and as usual she received us with a smile. Tel. 302-227-0115. Website? http://www.mariachirehobothde.com.
And with Margaritas!!
Then, chips and homemade salsa, papusas from Salvador, and the ever present plantains, a staple in Latin cooking.
Yolanda gave us a tour of Mariachi and we thanked her for her hospitality.
Off to CONFUCIUS, located at 57 Wilmington Avenue. Tel. 302-227-3848. Website? http://www.confuciusrehobothbeach.com. Shawn has taken his Chinese cuisine to a different level. It is not your usual “Chinese” restaurant. His food is delicious and his wine list is awesome.
He received us with wine, his amazing green beans, tofu, and steamed dumplings. As usual, Shawn made his customers feel at home.
Next stop was KILWINS, located at 140 Rehoboth Avenue. Tel. 302-227-3611. Website? http://www.kilwins.com/rehobothbeach. This was the perfect stop at this time of our tour. A time to “cleanse” our palate. Sarah Ratzel, Manager, received us with open arms. She took the time to explain step by step what they do and offer at Kilwins.
Their fudge is amazing and plenty of it is gluten free! Same with the ice cream. A top seller at the store is the Sea-Salt Caramel. I resisted the fudge, the turtle, but no way I could resist the ice cream. True, this Sea-Salt Caramel is outstanding. Sarah told us that the ice cream is made at Kilwins in Michigan.
Sea-Salt Caramel
Mint Chocolate Chip
We thanked everyone and took off again, but not before one last tasting…..
Dave was really having fun and steered us in the right direction towards SEMRA’S, the new Mediterranean Grill.
SEMRA’S is fairly new in town and is located at 19 Rehoboth Avenue. Tel. 302-226-4976. Website? http://www.semras.com. Please check the website because they do have entertainment on some week-ends…belly dancer!
As you step into the restaurant the take out counter will be on your left, but the dining room is at the back of the restaurant.
We were served a delicious tea and a mini lamb and chicken shish kabob. Moist and perfectly seasoned. We all loved it!
It was a beautiful day in Rehoboth Beach and the beach was crowded. We continued on our Eating Rehoboth tour towards the Boardwalk Plaza, where their restaurant, Victoria’s, was waiting for us.
The Boardwalk Plaza is located at Olive Avenue and The Boardwalk. Victoria’s is their restaurant. They offer oceanfront dining…and at times there is entertainment, as well. It is a great place to watch a full moon. Tel. 302-227-0615. Website? http://www.boardwalkplaza.com.
A Signature Margarita was served.
The Chef gave us a description of our tasting.
The baked oysters were outstanding!!
Our final destination was a(muse.) This restaurant is located at 44 Baltimore Ave. Tel. 302-227-7107. Website? http://www.amuse-rehoboth.com. Hari Cameron is the Chef and Owner. Rehoboth Beach has developed into a dining destination. The chefs are unique, their presentations are daring and for all of us that like to try and taste morsels of delicious food…it is priceless! Rehoboth Beach had 3 chefs nominated for the James Beard award. Hari was one of them.
We were going to be eating on the side porch, which is a fun place to eat, more so when the weather is nice.
The moment you meet him, you can see that he loves what he does. Not only is he a well respected chef, but, he is also an excellent teacher. His presentation of his dishes were very detailed and impressing.
A glass of tamarind juice with I believe, tequila.
A tasting of Quinoa.
Hari decided to make fresh mozzarella…very effortless, I may add.
Next course was salmon…just a tasting to keep you wanting more.
And, then, he proceeded to make a pineapple sorbet using liquid nitrogen.
a(muse.) has many dining options…tasting menus, late night menu, classes and private tastings, as well. Chek their website for more information.
And, then, it was time to go home. It has been almost 2 weeks since I went on the tour. It was perfectly planned with the restaurants all being so different. If you like to eat, then, you will love Eating Rehoboth!!
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