August 30th, 2015
This was going to be the first time I was going to IVY even though they have been in business for a few years. IVY is part of the family of Dewey Beach Life. These are: Rusty Rudder, Bottle & Cork, Jimmy’s Grille Dewey, Northbeach, Outlet Liquors, and Dewey Beach Liquors. Both IVY and Northbeach are wedding venues, as well. More info? Please visit http://www.deweybeachlife.com.
IVY is located at Dagsworthy St. & The Bay in the heart of Dewey Beach. Tel. 302-227-9292. The Manager is Brooke Sterling and the Executive Chef is Aileen Delario. Reservations are accepted and there is parking, as well. So far so good, right?
To tell you the truth, I had forgotten what a fantastic view of the Bay this restaurant has. We arrived for a 7:30 p.m. reservation. There would be 6 of us for dinner.
The views from the inside are towards the Bay. The bar is indoors and there are plenty of tables and seating available. Later in the evening the music and dancing would begin.
Al fresco dining with friends…there was talk, laughter and merriment. And of course, photo opportunities as the sun started to set.
Does food relly have more flavor when eating it in the open air? Oh, I definitely think so. At IVY the setting is beautiful and the sunsets are spectacular.
All you have to do is take a seat, then take a sip of a luxurious cocktail, and finally take a taste of their unique offerings.
If you decide to eat al fresco remember that you will be on their beach, so wear your comfortable shoes or sandals.
The menu was divided into Little Bites, Cool and Leafy, Big Bites….And then…dessert. The Little Bites are great for trying different things tapas style.
Our table ordered a little bit of eveything.
From the Little Bites:
The Portabella Pate with truffles, cherry, and ginger.
The Godzilla Shrimp…colossal tempura’d shrimp with seaweed, wasabi and ginger.
The Hamburger Slider….even though it was a slider it was a generous portion.
The Herb Crepe was presented beautifully. It had crab and shrimp and lemon aioli. This was a cold dish. My fellow diners that ordered it liked it but would have preferred it warm. Just a suggestion.
From the Cool and Leafy, a Bib Lettuce Salad with bell, tomato, pickled red onion, pine nuts with an Old Bay vinaigrette. It was light and it was also large enough for sharing.
Big Bites…these were traditional size entrees.
Crab Cake…Jumbo lump, fresh lemon herb tarter, corn and tomato saute.
Ratatouille…for those vegetarian ones and perfect at this time of the year with so many veggies available….tomato, squash, eggplant, zucchini, thyme and chevre polenta.
The Halibut with cauliflower, Madras broth, coconut lime, and microgreens. Very light and mild.
The Scottish Salmon had a spicy jamaican jerk, tamarind glaze over rum flamed pilaf. Loved it!!
No dessert was ordered because we were perfectly satisfied…another time.
Talk to you later…and in the meantime enjoy the sunset!!
December 9th, 2013
It was quiet as I passed the other night St. Martin’s Church….not so much so on Friday, November 1st when the celebration of The Fall Feast of St. Martin took place. St. Martin’s Church is located at 11413 Old Worcester Highway, Showell, MD 21811.
I was looking forward to mingling with friends and stepping into the past.
The mood inside the tent was festive.
The food was delicious, combining the cuisine of the region, from farm to table and from the sea to the raw bar.
And plenty to choose for dessert.
Historic St. Martin’s Church is one of the oldest structures in Worcester County. It was built in 1756, 20 years prior to the signing of The Declaration of Independence.
This is the key that opens the doors to this historic church, built brick by brick. The importance of historic preservation…”St. Martin’s Church is considered by many historians to be the finest preserved, most significant piece of American history on the Lower Eastern Shore.”
The President of the Board of Directors is Mrs. Sherrie T. Beckstead. With her there are many that make possible the fundraising to keep the preservation on-going.
St. Martin’s Church is a museum. It is open to the public on a regular basis. Please visit http://www.historicstmartinschurch.org. Summer and fall bring open houses that are scheduled and staffed by volunteers. It is also available for private tours. It is a venue for historic weddings. Educational events like the Shakespeare performance of Romeo & Juliet are free to the public.
Take a look inside St. Martin’s. The pews have a history, as well….many of them were owned by area families.
A beautiful performance inside St. Martin’s by Vocalist Rachel Allman….the evening ended with the announcement of the raffle…a replica of the Key to St. Martin!!
Have a great day!!
June 7th, 2012
“We’re preserving the past and promoting the future…one brick at a time.” lynn lester
I ended my last post by saying that, afterall, one had to eat. I went to The Brick Hotel as a guest of Jamie and Leslie. Remember? They were the two friends that gave me that amazing tour of the Easter Seals in Georgetown.
The Brick Hotel is not far. I was excited because I have been meaning to visit the restaurant. I had heard great things. And you know what? They did not disappoint.
Georgetown, Delaware, is the County Seat of Sussex County. The center of the town is built around The Circle. The Circle is surrounded by the Town Hall, State and County buildings, including the Sussex County Courthouse.
The Brick Hotel is also located on The Circle. The location is 18 The Circle, Georgetown, DE 19947. Tel. 302-855-5800. Toll free 877-88-BRICK. Website? www.thebrickhotel.com.
Lynn Lester is the Owner and Innkeeper. E-mail address relax@thebrickhotel.com.
The pineapple is a symbol of hospitality and The Brick Hotel’s symbol as well.
We arrived at the Brick Hotel just as they were opening for lunch. We were the first ones. The perfect opportunity for those Kodak moments.
This hotel was built in 1836. The building is one of the few early commercial buildings remaining in Southern Delaware. The brick used was made from a kiln near Georgetown. Through its life it has operated as a hotel for 100 years. But, also over the years the building has been used for other purposes, as well.
For many years it was the Wilmington Trust Bank. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was renovated in 2008, preserving the historical elements of the building. It is a piece of Georgetown’s history. If you want to read more about its history and about the building itself, please visit http://www.thebrickhotel.com/history.php.
Lynn was introduced and she graciously took us on a tour of The Brick Hotel. The Hotel has 14 rooms. Each room has a history and you can read about them on the website, www.thebrickhotel.com.
The rooms have all been renovated.
The bathrooms looked great.
The fireplaces are all originals, but gas inserts have been introduced.
Some rooms have access to the veranda; a wonderful place to sit and relax and look out to The Circle. Come to think of it, it would be the perfect place to watch Return Day. Delaware celebrates Return Day with plenty of festivities. It takes place 2 days after the national election with the losers and winners congregating on The Circle to “bury the hatchet” so to speak. The end of an election year and, really, the beginning of another. If you want to find out more about Return Day, please visit www.returnday.org.
Through the Hotel there are parlors to sit and relax; read or watch t.v. or get acquainted with other guests.
The Brick Hotel is available for corporate events, weddings, visiting groups, and special events. It has the restaurant, a tavern and a rooftop garden.
The Rooftop Garden was pretty large. Probably a great place to have an event.
The tavern was cozy and comfortable.
There are a couple of dining rooms. One larger than the other and a bit more formal.
There is also a private dining room.
We stopped to look at a masive door. What a conversation piece!! Remember when I mentioned that this building was also the Wilmington Trust Bank? Well, the vault is now the wine cellar.
We chose to eat in the more casual room.
The wood floors were original and beautifully preserved.
A few antique artifacts caught our attention.
We chose our table and proceeded to order.
Jamie always orders at The Brick Hotel their Classic Burger with lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese and a special sauce.
Leslie ordered the Grilled Portobello on a brioche with roasted vegetables and greens.
Our waitress told me that they had just finished making the pulled pork. That was a no brainer. I had the Pulled Pork Slammers in beer-braised BBQ sauce with coleslaw. All of our fries were delicious.
We had a wonderful lunch. Very satisfied; no need for dessert. The service was attentive and the prices were reasonable.
And, guess who came to have lunch, as well? Our governor, Jack Markell. You can tell you are in a small state when the governor arrives for lunch with hardly an entourage and stops to say hello to fellow diners.
I truly enjoyed it. I think it is the perfect place to have a quiet dinner. There is parking available and it is only about 20 minutes from the Delaware Beaches.
Note: On June 16th, Karen Murdock, a vocalist, who has been entertaining for the past year at The Brick Hotel will be performing nothing but Broadway tunes on the Rooftop Garden Terrace. It is called Broadway Under the Stars. 6:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. Dinner will be served on the Rooftop with their featured dish being a Lobster Dinner for $19.99.
Please also note that some information for this post was taken from The Brick Hotel’s website.
The Brick Hotel is able to accommodate customers with food related allergies.
Talk to you later. Have a great one!!
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