December 17th, 2011
It was another night at the Delaware Beaches, when the inevitable was avoiding the nightly ritual of cooking….
Did you know….that bowing represents humility? You elevate, honor and respect the other person by lowering yourself. A bow should always be returned.
And, did you know that the shredded raddish or daikon is there for a reason? To nibble on between sushi orders. Use chopsticks to eat it. Daikon is also served under sashimi or as an edible side dish.
So here was another night hitting Saketumi instead of cooking. Saketumi is located at 18814 Highway One, Rehoboth Beach. Tel. 302-645-2818. Website? www.saketumirestaurant.com.
As I came in, Kim, who is the Manager, greeted us. We had not seen each other since before Thanksgiving. At that time I told him about the Turduckens from Louisina. Guess what? Not only did Kim ordered one, but he also deep fried it!! He said it was awesome. Another convert ordering from Cajun Grocer.
But, tonight it was all about trying new things. At times I get into a rut; ordering the same old thing.
Tanaka was behind the bar. He is the Main Event. He is such an artist. His preparations do not leave his side until they are just perfectly arranged.
Then, James was there too. He was our server. His suggestions were right on target.
We decided to start with some Sashimi Tapas:
Kampachi – Amber Jack Fish (yellow tail amberjack). A carpaccio with yuzu lime dressing. Yuzu is a citrus fruit from East Asia. Looks like a very small grapefruit. It also has a tart flavor.
This was so delicious. Delicately sliced; almost transparent. The lime dressing adding that citrus taste.
The next one was the Torched Tuna. Also in a carpaccio style with jalapeno, red tobiko, chive, masago cracker, and spicy ponzu sauce. My husband was salivating at the looks of this dish, until Kim said that it had gluten. A sudden long face appeared. Kim immediately said “it’s not very good”. We all laughed. Guess who had the pleasure of eating it? Moi…and I savoured every single sliced.
The Seared White Tuna Tataki with yuzu citrus vinaigrette, with fried shallot, mango salsa and cilantro was another successful tapa. This one, my husband could eat and thought it was very good, as well.
These 3 tapas were light and the perfect appetizer. My favorite was the Kampachi, then the Torched Tuna and then the Seared White Tuna Tataki.
People were coming in and I was getting cold so I ordered a Miso Soup. James asked me if I wanted the clams, as well. I had never had it with the clams and I found that including the clams gave it a different dimension to the soup. I liked it!!
We did not stop there. An order of their Tropical Thunder had a beautiful presentation and had a fantastic taste. Mango, salmon, topped with lobster salad and tobiko (fish eggs).
My husband likes to order a crispy eel sushi; the crispier the better….loved it as well.
I can recommend Saketumi with confidence. I have never been disappointed. They are friendly, the food is fresh with beautiful colors, appealing to all your senses. The service, prompt….and I love the sushi bar. Sitting there lets me converse with the chefs, see the fish and watch their talent.
Fresh Wasabi
Have a good one. Talk to you later…Please remember that AboutMyBeaches has its own Facebook Page…Comment, and discuss any topic…I welcome you.
January 3rd, 2010
At the beaches, you would think that we are hibernating since it is so cold, but, we really are ready to start 2010 with a few things happening this coming week and beyond.
Lewes
Tuesday – January 5th – A Night of Song and Music sponsored by the Rehoboth Beach Writers’ Guild. The location will be Beseme Bistro, 142nd and Market Streets in Lewes. Tel. 302-645-8108. Walt Hetfield will be celebrating the great songs and songwriters of the Big Bopper era, like Buddy Holly.
For more info. on Beseme Bistro, please read my post of November 14th. All you have to do is click on November on the Archives, on the left, and scroll down.
Rehoboth Beach
Thursdays – Noodle Night at the Pearl, that is, The Cultured Pearl, located on 301 Rehoboth Ave. Tel. 302-227-8493. Website www.culturedpearl.us. If you want to know about this restaurant, please check my post of September 12th. All you have to do is click on the month of Sept. on the Archives and scroll down.
Starting this coming Thursday is Noodle Night and since they are offering an extensive noodle menu, their regular entrees will not be available. Sushi will always be available, though.
Some of the appetizers for Noodle Night are Vietnamese Spring Rolls, Tempura, House Salad, Wonton Soup and Okonomiyaki which is a traditional vegetable and seafood “pancake”.
There are 8 $10 Noodle Dishes. The ones that attracted me are: Saka Mushi which are littleneck clams and pasta tossed in a spicy sake broth with fresh baked bread, Vietnamese Beef Pho, which are tender rice noodles, shaved eye of round and vietnamese style meatball in a fragrant beef broth accented with onion, cilantro, mung beans and jalapenos. I love Pad Thai and theirs will be with shrimp, egg and tofu with the traditional pad thai noodles, pad thai sauce, chili peppers and chopped peanuts with a side of spicy rice vinegar sauce.
And, for the Non-Noodler, a $20 Bento Box will be available.
Fridays – Story Times for Preschoolers at the Rehoboth Beach Library, located on 226 Rehoboth Ave., 11:00 a.m. Stories, crafts and more. Tel. 302-227-8044.
Saturday, January 9th – Post Holiday Party – 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Browseabout Books. Wine, Beer, Food and Live Music. This event is sponsored by the Rehoboth Beach Writers’ Guild. Baked goods or appetizers are appreciated. RSVP to Maribeth at fischer.maribeth@gmail.com. Maribeth is the founder and Guild President. Tel. is 302-226-8210. The Rehoboth Beach Writers’ Guild, www.rehobothbeachwritersguild.com is an organization established in 2004. It is non-profit and 501c(3), which means that it is federally recognized and all donations are fully tax deductible. Its mission is to foster the literary arts in Southern Coastal Delaware. Please check their website for more information and events.
Saturday, January 9th – Pet Adoption in Wilmington, Delaware. Location will be PETCO located on 4491 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, 19808. Tel. 302-636-0860.
Paws of Tomorrow, Inc. will be there with their available pets. Please visit their website www.paswsoftomorrow.com and check out the event section, their pets and see if you are interested in giving one of them a forever home. This organization is based in Ocean View, Delaware, and it is 501c(3) federally recognized, which means that all donations are fully tax deductible. Their e-mail address is info@pawsoftomorrow.com.
I like to promote this rescue group because I got Addy from them last May and she has been great. They get their animals from high kill shelters; get them the medical attention they need and place them in foster care until someone that will make the commitment to take care of a pet adops them.
Ocean City, Maryland
Even though this event is not until January 16th and 17th, I am giving you the info. so you can plan ahead. It looks like a good one to attend if you are in the area.
Saturday and Sunday, 1/16 and 1/17 – The 25th Annual Nautical & Wildlife Art Festival – at the Convention Center on 40th St. and the Bay. Tel. 410-524-9177. This is the shore’s premiere presentation of nautical and wildlife; nationally acclaimed artists from many states across America. It provides a variety of multimedia presentations like painters, carvers, sculptors, model ship builders, and nautical/wildlife multimedia creations. It really is “The Art of the Wild…The Excitement of the Sea”. The attendance for this event is usually about 15,000. The admission ticket gets you into both shows.$5.00 for adults ($4.00 with AARP card), $4.00 for students 13-17 and children under 12 free with a paying adult. The times will be Saturday from 10 until 5 p.m. and sunday from 10 until 4 p.m. For more info. or if you would like to be a participating vendor, please call Donald’s Duck Shoppe at the above telephone number. You may also fax directly to the promoter Don Hastings at 410213-1516 or email him at duckmandon@comcast.net.
Delray Beach, Florida
Thursday, January 7th – Jack Hanna at the Crest Theatre – Old School Square on 51 North Swinton Ave., Delray Beach, 33444. Tel. 561-243-7922, ext. 1.
Jack Hanna will be live and this is part of the 2010 Robert D. Chapin Lecture Series. Tickets are $25 general or $40 reserved. You may purchase by calling the above telephone number or online at http://www.oldschool.org/lectures.asp.
Saturday, January 9th – Is the weekly Green Market located on South East 4th Avenue, just south of Atlantic Ave. 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. When I am in Delray I really enjoy visiting this outdoor market. Great baked goods, oils, flowers, etc.
Have a great week!! Talk to you later…
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