I laughed when I wrote Good Food, Will Travel. The traveling from Rehoboth Beach to Bethany Beach and then west to Millville takes no time. All the beaches are closed to each other. Well, in the summer it may take a bit longer during the week. You know how it is. This particular Memorial Weekend like the usual ones, the weather will not cooperate for the most part. So, what is there to do? Shop and Eat!!
I love going out on Wednesdays. It seems that it is a quieter day of the week to enjoy the local restaurants. I think at this time of the year you need to call and make a reservation for most restaurants. Also, because the lack of help some may be closed Monday and Tuesday.
Perucci’s is located at 3507 Atlantic Ave., Millville, DE. Tel. 302-829-8727. Website? http://www.peruccis.com
An old building reminiscing of a Trattoria somewhere else. I feel I have to have a Chianti every time I step into, this small and very quaint restaurant. It is a family restaurant that has been opened for many years and their family recipes are delicious.
It was crowded but we had a reservation. I like to eat late so the reservation was for 8 p.m.
A Malbec from Fableist was truly amazing. I probably could have had the wine and just the bread. OMG it was so good. Warm and accompanied with very good olive oil.
A order of Calamari Fritti for the table. Perfect portion for sharing. Flash fried, chipolte cocktail sauce, citrus aioli, and spicy chili aioli. Tender and truly lightly flash fried.
I liked their Caesar Salad and have had it before. Perfect way to get your palate cleansed if you would call it that way. To me salads prior to the entree cleanse your taste buds. They call it Knife & Fork Caesar. Pecorino and garlic croutons.
An entree of Gamberetti con Aglio e Vino. Shrimp, white wine sauce with garlic and olive. For true pasta eaters this dish was simple but impacted great flavor.
My order of Veal Scallopini al Piccata. I loved it for many reasons. The combination of lemon, capers and wine sauce was light and simple, as well. The amount of pasta was just right too. Not an over abundance but a perfect serving.
While it was storming in Rehoboth Beach on Wednesday our dinner was memorable and cannot wait to go again.
A shout to Daniel who took care of us so nicely.
Have a great week-end.
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This is a salumeria, a pasticeria and the Lewes location will soon be a trattoria, as well.
When A Touch of Italy opened in Rehoboth Beach back in October of 2009 I knew exactly what kind of product they were going to be delivering. Lou’s mother was well known in the Bethany Beach area with an amazing bakery.
I wrote about A Touch of Italy in Rehoboth on 10/16/09 and you can see that by clicking on that month and scrolling down to the date.
So, Michael was hungry today on a cold winter’s day. As we were doing errands in Rehoboth he remembered A Touch of Italy from when, in December, I took him after they had just opened in Lewes. A Touch of Italy in Rehoboth; you could have found us there at around 3:00 p.m. We were lucky because I thought maybe because of the weather, well, it could have been closed.
The Rehoboth location of A Touch of Italy is 33A Baltimore Ave., the tel. is 302-227-1500 and the website for both locations is www.touchofitalyde.com.
Lou was there. Once again, Michael decided to have the same hero as the one he had in Lewes. That’s the only one he has tried. Lou fixed him a beautiful Rocky Marciano with hot sopresata, sharp provolone cheese imported from Italy, roasted peppers and Extra Virgin Olive Oil, in a semolina bread with sesame seeds.
Then I wanted some Spanish Manchego cheese. It is one of my favorites. Lou took a piece and then sliced a fig; what a treat that was!!
We also left with some cookies, which I am sure his mother made.
Michael could not wait to get home. Of course, he had to wait until I took a picture. Took several, actually. Here is another one.
Again, no talking; just thumbs up enjoying what he said was the most delicious hero. I took a bite and I kid you not when I say that I could have eaten the whole thing. The meats, the combinations of roasted peppers and cheese, could not have been better. Another time he will have to try something else.
The Rehoboth location will have new winter hours as of next week. They will be closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
The Lewes location opens every day and the address is 101 Second St. Tel. 302-827-2730.
I wrote about the Lewes location on 12/3/10. If you would like to see that post, just click on that month and scroll down to the date.
Have a great one…talk to you later….
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Yesterday, I said to Michael that I wanted to invite him to the new Touch of Italy in Lewes. It just opened up on the 26th. How could he not agree to this invitation? Irresistible, I know. He was going to be my guinea pig. I did not want to eat anything. I have been eating too much and with the Holidays upon us, I needed to restrain myself a bit.
The new Touch of Italy is located at 101 Second Street, Lewes, Delaware. Tel. 302-827-2730. The website for Touch of Italy is www.touchofitalyde.com.
The residents in Lewes must be thrilled. Second Street has so many varied restaurants; for all tastes. We have been watching that corner of Second St. and Savannah Rd. for months. Now I was about to enter this Salumeria, Pasticceria and Trattoria.
Salumi is Italian for meats that are cured. So, it is a “cured meat shop” carrying classic cured meats and sausages.
A Pasticceria is a pastry shop. And, a Trattoria is an eatery; less formal than a restaurant; no printed menus, therefore, casual.
Touch of Italy was busy. They are still moving things here or there but you can feel that it is going to be great. The first thing that happened was that we were welcomed with an almond macaroon, half covered in chocolate. I really did not want to eat it; then I did and I wanted more. Don’t worry I did not.
Then I started to look around and take in the atmosphere of the place. The hanging hams, cheeses and sausages reminded me when I was in Spain years ago and saw all the Serranos hams hanging from the ceilings.
Olives, white anchovies, roasted peppers, squid, and so much more on one section.
Sausages, cheeses, among other delicacies in the following section.
The cookies and pastries, some packaged and ready to go and others waiting for us, the customers.
Pastas, sauces and other Italian staples were ready for purchase, as well. These are perfect for unexpected guests.
I talked to Lou who is one of the owners and since they had just moved in they did not have a take-out menu yet. On the corner of the shop, in glass, for everyone to see, Michael will be making fresh mozzarella, practically every day. That room will hold instruction but that will be announced later, after they get more settled.
Tables will also be available soon so that you can eat comfortably.
Then Michael finally decided on what hero to order. A hero sandwich is called a Po’Boy in New Orleans, a sub in many other areas or a hoagie. The hero sandwiches are large sandwiches on baguettes that have a distinct Italian flavor.
The basic ingredients? 2 Italian meats, and provolone cheese; condiments are varied but only oil and vinegar will coat both sides of the bread.
There is a menu board at Touch of Italy and Michael chose the Rocky Marciano. This hero had hot sopressata, sharp provolone cheese imported from Italy, roasted peppers and extra virgin olive oil, in a homemade semolina Italian bread with sesame seeds.
The sopressata is an Italian cured dry salami. It is traditionally made out of pork; fresh hams or beef are also used and often include hot peppers. It also has a rustic look when sliced. It is a specialty of southern Italy.
After thanking them and offering our best wishes we ran to the car. When Michael first opened the hero sandwich he said that it just looked like a sub, which it was, basically. But, it was only when he bit into it that the words were; “Oh, this is so good, the best I have ever had. No, wait, maybe second best after the one I had in New York”. He kept on going on about the combination of the meat, the cheese and the roasted peppers all complementing each other. The bread was outstanding. I knew he was going to be my perfect guinea pig; he has had his share of heros/subs. Finally, he gave me a bite; ditto.
Please note that Touch of Italy has another location on 33A Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Tel. 302-226-1500. I wrote a post when they first opened. If you would like to see it, just go on the left hand side of this blog and click on October, 2009, under Archives and scroll down to the 16th.
Best wishes to Touch of Italy…..and talk to you later….
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