April 5th, 2015
 
“Eating is so intimate. It’s very sensual. When you invite someone to sit at your table and you want to cook for them, you’re inviting a person into your life.” maya angelou
The Delaware Beaches are dining destinations for many. Plenty of events revolve around food and the enjoyment of what has become a pastime for many. It’s all About Food & Spirits!! So, What’s Going On?
Thursday, April 9th – BOGLE VINEYARDS WINE DINNER AT PAPA GRANDE’S REHOBOTH BEACH – 6:30 P.M. Location? 210 Second St. Downtown Rehoboth Beach. Tel. 302-212-2409. This Coastal Taqueria is offering 4 courses, including dessert. $40, gratuity is not included. All courses will be paired with appropriate Bogle Wines. Offerings like Tropical Tuna Cocktail, Roasted Beet Salad, Lamb Enchilada….and sweet ending of delicious Churros. Please call Mike Zygmonski at 302-212-2409 or email him at Mikez@sodelconcepts.com.
Thursday, April, 9th – FORDHAM & DOMINION BEER DINNER – Hosted by Summer House in Downtown Rehoboth Beach. 7:00 p.m., $30/person, gratuity not included. 4 Courses, all paired with Double D Duoble IPA honey drizzle, Candi Belgium Tripe IPA, Oak Barrel Stout, and a sweet ending of Morning Glory Espresso Stout Float…More info? Please call 302-227-3895. Summer House is located at 227 Rehoboth Avenue. Website? http://www.summerhousesaloon.com.
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, April, 10th, 11th, 12th – DEWEY BEACH & REHOBOTH BEACH BACON FEST – Spend Friday, Saturday, and Sunday sampling bacon delicacies in Rehoboth and Dewey Beach!! Best information for this upcoming event can be found at http://www.idewey.com. 22 locations of Bacon Pleasure!! For the competitors there will be prizes for 1st Best Bacon on the Beach, 1st Dewey Beach Bacon Fest, and 1st Rehoboth Beach Bacon Fest. Restaurants, Caterers or Bacon Artisans, are all welcome. Competitors must have their Best Bacon on The Beach sample ready by Noon on Saturday, April 11th and by 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, 4/12. Lol!! There will be no vegan options!! There will be vendors and breweries…some showing off some bacon inspired creations. Best….is to check the website and Facebook Page.
 
Sunday, April 12th – FASHION, FUN 7 PHILANTHROPY WITH SUSSEX COUNTY FUND FOR WOMEN – $30, $35 at the door if seating is available. Reservations are required. Register on or before April 10th by contacting Lynn Kokjohn at 302-841-4333. There will be raffles, coupons, hors d’oeuvres, wine and shopping!! Location will be Independence Hall Clubhouse located at 29762 Oliver Wolcott Dr. in Millsboro, DE 19966. The mission of this organization is to provide funding to enhance the worth and potential of women and girls in Delaware by bringing together the collective philanthrophic power of women. More info? Please visit http://www.delcf.org/ffw
 Kari & Marcie Tuesday, April 21st – CHICKS FOR CHARITY DINNER WILL BENEFIT: THE REHOBOTH ART LEAGUE. Location? Fish On! at the Villages of Five Point in Lewes. 6:30 p.m. $30 includes gratuity. Cash or Check only. Cash bar available. There will be raffle items and a 50/50. Please RSVP to Chicksdinner@gmail.com. No calls to the restaurant, please. Chicks for Charity is always in need of raffle items and volunteers. Please send them an email if you would like to help or have a raffle donation. These dinners take place once a month and support a local charity. More info? Please visit http://www.chicksforcharity.us. The Rehoboth Art League was founded in 1938. It is a membership-based teaching and exhibiting non-profit arts organization dedicated to encouraging and preserving the arts in Southern Delaware. It is located in Rehoboth Beach.
Thursday, April 23rd – NANTUCKETS, FENWICK ISLAND, PRESENTS: DUCKHORN VINEYARD WINE DINNER – 5:30 p.m. $85/person. Enjoy wonderful foods paired with Duckhorn’s Finest Blends. Details and reservations, please call 302-539-2607 or visit http://www.nantucketsrestaurant.com
Sunday, April 26th – 7th ANNUAL WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL – PERFECT PAIRINGS – BENEFITTING CHILDREN & FAMILIES FIRST, REHOBOTH ART LEAGUE, AND CHILDREN’S BEACH HOUSE. 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. Tickets are $45 per person or $78 per couple. Taste dozens of fine hand-picket wines from around the world. Artfully paired with their chef-driven unique food and pastry specialties. Great Silent Auction items, as well!! Please visit http://www.nagerb.com/wine—food-festival.html. Location? Nage Rehoboth Beach, 19730 Coastal Highway (Rt. 1). Tel. 302-226-2037
Saturday, May 2nd – HISTORIC LEWES FARMERS MARKET PRESENTS: THREE HISTORIC HOMES, THE SUPERB CHEFS, THREE DELECTABLE MENUS….ONE MEMORABLE NIGHT. 10th year anniversary celebration!! For tickets, please visit http://www.historiclewesfarmersmarket.org. More info? Please call 302-644-1436.
Wednesday, May 13th through Sunday, May 17th – 2015 MIDATLANTIC WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL – Chefs and winemakers from all over the globe descend upon the East Coast to collaborate on 35 brunches, lunches, tastings and dinners. Tickets are on sale now. Please visit http://www.mawff.org. Southern Delaware will be hosting some of these events. Please visit the schedule at http://www.mawff.org/schedule. Click on the links to read about the 60 plus International, National, and MidAtlantic chefs, and 23 winemakers and wineries from around the world. There will be chefs and winemakers from 6 continents.
“Three things are needed for a good life; good friends, good food, and good songs.” jazon zebehazy Have a good One!!
April 7th, 2012
I cannot believe how gorgeous it is. A few degrees warmer would make it the perfect week-end at the Delaware Beaches.
Are you visiting, and, therefore, looking for a place to have breakfast or brunch? Rehoboth Beach has plenty of good restaurants. It is, actually, nationally known for its unique restaurants and excellent chefs.
There are so many people in Downtown Rehoboth. Looks like summer but still feels like early spring.
I hope this list makes it easier for you. And, have in mind that Downtown Rehoboth Beach is a very walkable town. Eat to your hearts content and then, check our our famous Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk.
Some of these restaurants I have tried and some will be tested later….
Summer House Saloon – This restaurant opens 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. On Sundays, they offer Brunch, as well, starting at 11 a.m. They are located at 228 Rehoboth Ave. Tel. 302-227-3895. Website? www.summerhousesaloon.com. Summer House offers different menus for those customers with food allergies; gluten free menu.
GreenMan Juice Bar & Bistro is located at 12 Wilmington Ave. Tel. 302-227-4901. After renovations, this restaurant is open for the Season.
Mariachi Restaurant is located at 14 Wilmington Ave. Tel. 302-227-0115. It is known for its Spanish and Mexican Cuisine. Brunch specials like “Desayuno Cancun”, Tacos Santa Fe, Huevos Rancheros, Omelette Acapulco and believe me, much more. There is a Brunch Special of Brunch and a Cocktail (Margarita, Mimoza or a variety of Sangrias) for $15. Website? www.mariachirehobothde.com/brunch.html.
The Gallery Espresso is located at 70 Rehoboth Ave. in the 1st Street Station. 302-231-2113. Vegan and gluten free items, as well.
Purple Parrot Grill is located at 247 Rehoboth Ave. Tel. 302-226-1139. They start serving at 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Dos Locos is located at 208 Rehoboth Avenue. Tel. 302-227-3353. Website? http://www.doslocos.com. They have a gluten free menu, as well.
Jakes Seafood House with 2 locations. One on First & Baltimore St. in Downtown Rehoboth Beach, Tel. 302-227-6237. The other? On 19178 Coastal Highway. Tel. 302-644-7711. Both restaurants will be serving a full menu starting at 11:30 a.m.
Arena’s Cafe is located at 149 Rehoboth Ave. in Downtown Rehoboth Beach. Tel. 302-227-1272. The Downtown location opens at 11 a.m. until 1 a.m.You can also find them at 20312 Highway One (Coastal Highway). That Tel. is 302-226-2233. This location opens at 7 a.m. until 10 p.m. They serve eggs, sandwiches, platters, omelettes, pancakes, cream chipped beef and lots of other breakfast fare.
Finbar’s Pub & Grill is located at 316 Rehoboth Ave. Tel. 302-227-1873. Breakfast brunch on Holiday Sundays start at 10:30 a.m. Check http://www.finbarspub.com/brunch.html.
Victorias is located at 2 Olive Ave. & The Boardwalk, inside the Boardwalk Plaza Hotel. Tel. 302-227-7169. Website? www.boardwalkplaza.com. They do have an extensive brunch menu; omelette and waffle stations. Eggs Benedict du Jour prepared to order while you check out their buffet. Champagne, Mimosas, and Screwdrivers are $2.50 during the Sunday Brunch.
Cafe Azafran is located at 18 Baltimore Ave. Tel. 302-227-8100. Breakfast is served Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. Oatmeal, granola, fruit salad, chorizo hash, eggs, omelettes are few of the favorites. Oh, I almost forgot, they do have an Espresso Bar. Website? http://www.cafeazafran.com/rehoboth.
Blue Moon is located at 35 Baltimore Ave. Tel. 302-227-6515. Website? www.bluemoonrehoboth.com. Sunday Brunch from 10:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Their menu changes weekly. Bloody Marys and Mimosas are $3.00.
Crystal is located at 620 Rehoboth Ave. They have breakfast all day. It is a very popular breakfast hangout and it does get crowded but they do move customer quickly; not ever rushing you, though. Tel. 302-227- 1088. Don’t forget to ask for the scrapple, well done. If you like scrapple, that is.
Nage Bistro & Wine Bar is located at 19720 Coastal Highway (Rt. 1) across from the Gap Outlet. They serve Brunch every Sunday, starting at 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Tel. 302-226-2037. Website? www.nagerestaurant.com.
Bethany Blues is located at 18355 Coastal Highway. Tel. 302-644-2500. This restaurant is between Lewes and Rehoboth Beach. Sunday Brunch starts at 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Omelettes, French toast, eggs, carving station, seafood, desserts and pastries. Website? www.bethanyblues.com.
Have a Beautiful Holiday Week-End!! Please note that most of the above restaurants also serve lunch and dinner. Talk to you later…
January 14th, 2012
 Rehoboth Beach Enjoying your long week-end? You have to admit that even though it was a bit chilly; it still has been one beautiful day. Looking to have breakfast or brunch in Rehoboth on Sunday? Then, check my list because there are plenty of our local restaurants that serve one or another, or both.
Breakfast vs Brunch? I really don’t have a preference. I am not too much of a breakfast person; a bold cup of coffee is what I crave in the a.m. Breakfast gives you fuel to endure the day, though. Brunch is a complete different animal. It is a meal between or instead of breakfast or lunch.
A typical brunch is between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.; late morning. I think brunch is all about how leisure you can be. Socializing and indulgence come to mind.
This is the Second Season in Rehoboth Beach. Some restaurants have taken a well deserved rest; but the following are open and ready to make you feel at home.
Jam Bistro by Eden is located at 21 Baltimore Ave. They will be serving Brunch starting at 11:30 a.m. Tel. 302-226-5266.
Cafe Azafran Rehoboth is located at 18 Baltimore Ave. They will be serving Breakfast starting at 8 a.m. Tel. 302-227-8100.
Sole Rehoboth is located at 44 Baltimore Ave. They will be serving Brunch starting at 10:30 a.m. Tel. 302-227-7107.
The Gallery Espresso is located at 70 Rehoboth Ave., in the 1st Street Station. They serve Breakfast and even have some vegan and gluten free fare. Tel. 302-231-2113.
Purple Parrot is at 134 Rehoboth Ave., and they will be serving Breakfast. 302-226-1139.
Summer House is located at 228 Rehoboth Ave., and they will be serving Brunch starting at 11 a.m. Tel. 302-227-3895.
Crystal is located at 620 Rehoboth Ave. They will serve Breakfast all day. Tel. 302-227-1088.
The Point is located at 722 Rehoboth Ave., where Rt 1 meets 1A. They serve Breakfast and plenty of baked goods all made in-house. Tel. 302-260-9234.
Nage is located at 19730 Coastal Highway, 1 mile south of Midway Movies and across from the Gap Outlet. They will be serving a Brunch from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. 14 items for $14, Bloody Marys and Mimosas. Wine Bar is open all day.
Bethany Blues located at 618285 Coastal Highway will be serving Sunday Football Brunch from 11 until 4 p.m. Tel. 302-644-2500.
And after your breakfast or brunch, why not take a walk on our beautiful Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk?
Enjoy your stay in Rehoboth Beach!! Talk to you later…..
December 25th, 2011
“Enough is enough, the kitchen has closed.” Some of you might on that mode today after planning, shopping, wrapping, drinking, cooking, cleaning…and then, to start all over again, today? Okay…if you are saying “I don’t think so”, then you are lucky if you are in Rehoboth Beach because two restaurants are opening today.
Confucius is a Chinese restaurant located at 57 Wilimington Ave. Tel. 302-227-3848. Website www.confuciusrehobothbeach.com. It is one of my favorites and they will be opening all day starting at 11 a.m.
The other restaurant which will open for dinner is Summer House. It is a sister restaurant to Big Fish Grill and an institution at the Delaware Beaches.
Bar Specials from 4 – 8 p.m.
Dinner will be from 4 – 8 p.m.
Football Menu from 8 p.m. until closing
Summer House is located at 228 Rehoboth Ave. Tel. 302-227-3895. Website? http://www.summerhousesaloon.com
And, if by any chance you have forgotten anything at the grocery store, God forbid, Safeway located on Rt. One at 19238 Coastal Highway will be opening from 8 until 4 p.m.
Giant, located on Long Neck on Rt. 24 will also be open today.
Have a Good One!!
September 28th, 2011
“Ask not what you can do for your country. Ask what’s for lunch.” orson welles
September is my favorite time of the year, but I am not sure about this September. It seemed that all we have gotten are clouds, rain, and fog. It looks like we are going full blast ahead with the Second Season.
As I was walking around Rehoboth Beach yesterday I noticed that the beach was so empty. A solitary man looking for “treasures”, another one fishing, even thought I did not know where he had gone.
The north end of the Rehoboth Boardwalk was totally deserted.
Hey, I am not complaining; I was looking forward to this since the beginning of August. The town all to myself. No meters and time for the “ladies that lunch”.
In the 1945 edition of Etiquette, Emily Post referred to luncheon as “generally given by and for women, but it is not unusual especially in summer places or in town on Saturday or Sunday, to include an equal number of men. The result? The term “the ladies that lunch”. It was the ladies’ light meal. And, men that chose to “lunch” were considerate “effeminate”. Times have changed, haven’t they?
I am not kidding myself. I love lunch or dinner. On this particular day, 4 of us got together for lunch; 2 Debbies, 1 Jody and myself. We chose the Summer House Saloon. Really, it is known as the Summer House. An institution as far as a gathering place, saloon, or “taverna” style eatery and watering hole in Rehoboth Beach.
The Summer House was established in 1977. For years, it has been owned by the Big Fish Restaurant Group. I have written plenty of times about Big Fish Grill in Rehoboth. I thought I better write about them; don’t want them to get jealous. Popular, crowded and consistent.
This Group owns 6 restaurants, one seafood market and one seafood wholesale company.
The Summer House is located at 228 Rehoboth Ave., right in the heart of the Avenue. Tel. 302-227-3895. Website? www.summerhousesaloon.com. It opens 7 days a week. Mondays through Saturdays for lunch at 11:30, Sunday’s Brunch at 11 a.m. and dinner every day at 4 p.m.
I am glad that Jody suggested we had lunch there. The reviews are mixed; but mostly they are on the positive side.
We sat near the bar. No, we did not have any spirits. We were so busy chatting that our server had to come back a few times. It always happens that way.
It also happened that we all ordered salads. Trying to work out the pounds gained eating all that summer grub.
The Chopped Salad is a standard at Summer House. Very good. It has fresh chopped chicken, greens, cabbage, calamari, carrots, cucumbers, tomato, eggs, mushrooms with a garlic ranch dressing.
The next salad was the Baked Goat Cheese & Mesculine Greens, topped with grilled chicken. The warm goat cheese was at the bottom and the rest of the greens, dried cherries, candied pecans and the lemon thyme vinaigrette followed. It was delicious, especially when you took bites that included the warm goat cheese.
All caught up, content and happy to have seen each other finished a very nice afternoon.
Note: Summer House, just as Big Fish Grill and the rest of their restaurants, are on my top list of eateries that are fully aware of customers with food allergy concerns. They have menus for practically every food allergy, so please do not hesitate to visit the website above mentioned and you will see everything listed on the right hand of the site, including all their specials.
Have a great day!! Talk to you later….
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