June 18th, 2012

Root Gourmet, Rehoboth Beach, Cafe, Crafted Foods to Go, Homemade Baked Goods, Entertainment Made Easy, Delaware Beaches

It is the casual attitude of the Delaware Beaches that make them a destination.  So many restaurants and shops opening this year; the expectation are, definitely, high for the Summer of 2012.

One of my neighbors, Mel, had told me about Root Gourmet.  He has become a fan of this unique place which opened its doors just a few weeks ago.

Root Gourmet is located at 19724 Coastal Highway, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971.  Tel. 302-727-5664.  Website? www.rootgourmet.com. I love what they have done with the building.  It looks so inviting.  The door handle?  Original!!  Plenty of parking, as well.

Root Gourmet welcomes its customers with fruit infused waters.  A special treat to cool off after the summer heat at the beaches.

Don’t kid yourselves, Root Gourmet is not a grocery store.  Their foods are mainly ready to go home style entrees.  The idea is that they will do the work, giving you easy and tasty foods.  You can do the rest with the reheating guidelines that accompany each order; therefore, allowing you more time to spend with guests or family.

The foods are placed in aluminum containers for conventional ovens.  Don’t use microwaves; most dishes reheat best and retain their quality in conventional ovens, anyway.

Root Gourmet is perfect for those unexpected guests.  You can order full meals or just a few items, like side dishes, to enhance what you are already cooking.

The first item that caught my eyes was the gluten free popadom chips.  In talking to them, they mentioned that they can accommodate customers with food related issues.

Baked goods are all done in-house.  Special orders are welcomed.  Those special orders include gluten free baked goods.

Inside is all about your comfort.  Everyone was so friendly. Root Gourmet is also a Cafe; sit down and relax.  They open early and stay open late.  The daily offerings are on the board.

I decided to have the Quinoa Salad.  It really was delicious and refreshing; dried cranberries and apricots were some of the ingredients found in this super grain.  It was also, gluten free.

Then, a crab cake.  If you like the crab cakes from Nage, then you will like theirs, as well.  Root Gourmet is part of Nage’s family.

I followed the reheating instructions; bake uncovered on a 350 degree oven for 8 to 10 minutes with a target temperature of 165 degrees.  It worked!!  It really did reheat well….. I did have my doubts.  Crab cakes can be tricky to reheat.

The crab cake tasted good.  Lump crab on top; would have preferred the same on the bottom, though.  Still, a perfectly good crab cake.

I will have to go back.  Too many delicious looking items left to try.  Potato Gruyere Gratin, Tomato-Spinach White Bean Casserole, Potato-Queso Filled Peppers, Brie Apricot Tartlet, salads…and a Daily Vegetarian Option.

Too easy….Just a call away…..ask about delivery!!

Have a good one!!  Psssst…find Root Gourmet on Facebook.

May 19th, 2012

Eating in…Rehoboth Beach, GreenMan, Juice Bar, Bistro, Restaurant, Review, 2012 Season, Delaware Beaches

Finally, Jody and I were able to make it to GreenMan.  Can’t wait for this very popular breakfast and lunch spot to open every day.  At the moment GreenMan is opening Thursdays through Sundays from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. 

GreenMan Juice Bar & Bistro is located at 12 Wilmington Ave., right on the ocean block.  Tel. 302-227-4909.  Keep that number because you can order take-out, including whole quiches, as well.

Some of the Rehoboth Beach restaurants are located in old “cottages” that give them character and distinction.  GreenMan is one of such restaurants.  It has been spruced up to tackle another summer season at the Delaware Beaches.

The porch at GreenMan is sought after.  The restaurant is small; inside tables and a small ordering bar.

There are blackboards mentioning the daily offerings, besides their menu.  The staff is friendly and some have been there a long time.

I wanted to order a shot of their wheat grass. I feel that when I come to GreenMan I need to be eating as healthy as possible.

On that particular day they did not have it so I decided to get the Super Juice.  It had carrot, apple, spinach and beets.  I love beets and that was the primary taste on this very colorful juice.

I think Jody had either the Hawaiian Escape or the Strawberry Seduction.  I can’t remember, but definitely bananas were the primary fruits.  You can tell by the color of our juices which one was hers and which was mine.

Throughout the day GreenMan serves gourmet sandwiches, salads, homemade soups, quiches, and burgers.  Teas, smoothies and organic drinks are always favorites.

Jody decided on a tomato and spinach quiche.  Always popular the quiches go quickly.  You can also order whole quiches to take home.

I decided to have a tofu and potato wrap.  If you think that was boring; think twice.  Delicious and perfectly seasoned.

One day, I am not kidding, I am going to have their Creme Brulee French Toast…..as soon as I decide I want to gain weight…I will do that.  It is one of their most photographed offerings. 

Sunny at the Delaware Beaches!!….Have a Great Day in Rehoboth Beach…