Tag: food and restaurants

Spotlight on Lupo di Mare in Rehoboth Beach

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Lupo di Mare (247 Rehoboth Ave.) in Rehoboth Beach fuses classic coastal Italian cuisine with local ingredients.  Serving dinner from 5pm-9pm Sunday through Thursday and 5pm-10pm Friday and Saturday, Lupo di Mare also features a happy hour daily from 5pm-7pm.  The menu features delicious seafood choices such as seared octopus, gorgeous mussels, pan seared sea bass, spice seared tuna, and more.  Classic Italian fare includes crab gnocchi, carbonara, wild mushroom buccatini, chicken parmesan, and more.

Thinking of buying or selling a home in Sussex County?  Give us a call at Cooper Realty Associates and put us to work for you – 302-644-2266.

Spotlight on Adriatico Ristorante

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Adriatico Ristorante (First St. & Baltimore Ave.) in Rehoboth Beach has been a Rehoboth Beach staple for over thirty-five years.  Specializing in Italian and seafood dishes, they serve up delicious dishes and a great selection of Italian and American wines as well.  Adriatico is also participating in Restaurant Week 2013 by serving a three course dinner featuring grilled salmon, seafood lasagna, prime rib or chicken italiano for $35 including a glass of house wine or a non-alcoholic beverage.  But don’t forget, restaurant week ends tonight!

Thinking of buying or selling a home in Sussex County?  Give us a call at Cooper Realty Associates and put us to work for you – 302-644-2266.

Three Restaurants to Try During Restaurant Week

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If you haven’t taken advantage of restaurant week in Rehoboth this week, what are you waiting for?  Here are five must-try restaurants that are participating:

1.  a(MUSE).  Enjoy “progressive mid-Atlantic cuisine” a(MUSE) focuses on small, inspired plates of food and drink made with locally sourced ingredients.  The restaurant week menu features a $45 prix-fixe option.

2.  Blue Moon.  This award winning restaurant is housed in a beautiful, restored Victorian beach house and serves great food alongside unique entertainment.  The $45 three course prix-fixe menu features Miso Glazed Scottish Salmon, Crispy Barnyard Chicken, and a Stout-Brined Berkshire Pork Chop as the entrée choices.

3.  Salt Air.  Featuring locally inspired dishes with fresh, local and sustainable ingredients with an emphasis on organic choices, this restaurant is a popular local choice.  The three course $35 prix-fixe restaurant week menu features several entrée choices including seafood, chicken, and steak choices.

Thinking of buying or selling a home in Sussex County?  Give us a call at Cooper Realty Associates and put us to work for you – 302-644-2266.

Enjoy Restaurant Week

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It’s restaurant week in Rehoboth Beach this week, which means many of Rehoboth’s favorite restaurants are serving prix fixe dinner specials and some are offering lunch specials as well.  Here are a few restaurants I’ve spotlighted before that you may want to check out this week:

Café Azafran (18 Baltimore Ave) is serving dinner from 5pm, featuring a 3 course menu for $35 with entrée selections including Grilled Ribeye Steak, Bacon Wrapped Pork Chop, Azafran Crab Cake or a Seafood & Pasta Sauce.

Dogfish Head Brewery (320 Rehoboth Ave) is offering a $25 three course prix fixe menu including entrée choices such as Pork Confit, Woodgrilled Rainbow Trout, Woodgrilled Brined Chicken, and more.

Eden Restaurant (23 Baltimore Ave) is offering a $45 three course prix fixe dinner menu which includes entrée choices such as Grilled Brazilian Strip Steak, Roasted Pork Tenderloin, Cioppino, and Wood Oven Roasted Rainbow Trout.

Jam Bistro (21 Baltimore Ave) is offering a $35 three course prix fixe dinner menu including entrée choices such as Pork Flat Iron, Herb Marinated Sirloin, and Stuffed Flounder.

Mariachi Restaurant (14 Wilmington Ave) is offering a two course lunch menu for $15 and a two course dinner menu for $30 with choices such as Salmon Salad, Pechuga Empanadas, Seafood Fajita, Salmon Relleno and more.

Thinking of buying or selling a home in Sussex County?  Give us a call at Cooper Realty Associates and put us to work for you – 302-644-2266.

Spotlight on Restaurant Week in Rehoboth Beach

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Restaurant Week 2013 begins tomorrow, June 2nd and runs all week long, ending on Saturday, 6/8.  During Restaurant Week thirty of Rehoboth’s best restaurants serve prix-fixe dinner specials and several offer lunch specials as well.  The restaurants participating this year include a(MUSE.), Back Pork Café, Blue Moon, Café Azafran, Eden Restaurant, Espuma, Iguana Grill, Jam Bistro, Salt Air, Stoney Lonen, Summer House, Victoria’s, and more.  For more information, check out this link or call 302-227-2772.

Thinking of buying or selling a home in Sussex County?   Give us a call at Cooper Realty Associates and put us to work for you – 302-644-2266.

Spotlight on Jam Bistro in Rehoboth Beach

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Jam Bistro(21 Baltimore Ave) in Rehoboth Beach  is the casual answer from the owner’s of Eden.  Specializing in down-home cookin’ and craft cocktails, Jam is open for lunch from 12pm-3pm and dinner from 5pm 7 days a week.  With a wide variety of menu options and daily specials, Jam Bistro is definitely worth checking out for a good American meal with a twist.

Thinking of buying or selling a home in Sussex County?  Give us a call at Cooper Realty Associates and put us to work for you – 302-644-2266.

Spotlight on Mother’s Day Brunch

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Mother’s Day is tomorrow.  If you left planning until the last minute, you may be in luck. In addition to my suggestions from Thursday and Friday, here are a few more for all the last minutes planners out there.  You should definitely call right away for reservations though!  Happy Mother’s Day to all you moms out there!

In Bethany Beach
The Cottage Café  — a la carte brunch options from 10am-2pm
Patsy’s – brunch, southern-style cuisine 10am-2pm (121 Campbell Place)

In Fenwick Island
The Cove at Bayside Golf Club – brunch, $17.95, $7.95, under 12
Nantucket’s – dinner, 3pm-9pm, $19 dinner special

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5 Suggestions for Mother’s Day in Rehoboth Beach

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Yesterday I posted 3 suggested locations for Mother’s Day Brunch in the area.  Today, I’ve got five more for you – all in Rehoboth Beach!  Don’t forget to make reservations!

Victoria’s at the Boardwalk Plaza Hotel
Tea at Victoria’s would be a great way to celebrate Mother’s Day, or if tea isn’t your thing, Victoria’s is known for serving a delicious brunch as well!  302-227-7169

Nage
Nage is an award winning eatery with multiple locations.  The Rehoboth Beach location is known amongst the locals as the place to enjoy a scrumptious dining experience.  Their Sunday Brunch is affordable and immensely popular, and I’m sure Mother’s Day will be no different!  302-226-2037

Blue Moon
Blue Moon has been a Rehoboth Beach staple for over 30 years.  Sunday brunch is served from 10:30am-2pm and each week features a different delicious menu – I dare say the menu on Mother’s Day will be decadent!  302-227-6515

The Back Porch
Serving delicious home cooked food in Rehoboth for over 36 years, if you’ve never enjoyed Mother’s Day brunch at The Back Porch Café, now is your chance!  With an a la carte brunch menu full of mouth-watering choices, you really can’t go wrong!  302-227-3674

The Summer House
If your mom is the type who likes something a little more low-key then brunch at Rehoboth Beach staple, The Summer House is the place to go.  With an extensive array of a la carte menu options, all at affordable prices, you can savor every bite!  302-227-3895

Thinking of buying or selling a home in Sussex County? Give us a call at Cooper Realty Associates and put us to work for you – 302-856-6434.

3 Mother’s Day Brunch Suggestions

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Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 12th. It’s coming up quickly!!! Do you have brunch reservations for your favorite mom? Here are three suggestions…

Magnolia’s Seafood Bar & Grill
Located in Ocean View and known for their quality seafood and great service, Magnolia’s is a great place to take Mom on her special day!  Their Mother’s Day Brunch will be served from 10am-2pm.  Featuring an omelet station, choice meats and hot entrees, a seafood station and of course, dessert you really can’t go wrong with this local favorite!  30415 Cedar Neck Road in Ocean View – 302-539-5671 – don’t forget to make reservations ahead of time!

Baywood Greens
Baywood Greens in Millsboro will be serving their elegant Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet in both their ballroom and clubhouse restaurant.  Ballroom seatings will be at 10am, 12:30pm, and 3pm and restaurant seatings will be at 11:30am and1:30pm.  Adults are priced at $29.95, children 6-12 at $17, and kids 5 and under eat free.  Reservations are required, and payment is due at the time of reservation.  302-947-9225

The Buttery
Some have called enjoying a meal at The Buttery “the ultimate culinary experience!”  Located in historic Lewes, the inviting atmosphere of this restaurant almost requires you to bring Mom in for a rich and relaxing experience!  Their brunch is ordered a la carte and is served with fresh fruit and pastries as well as a choice of champagne, mimosa, or bloody mary.  Typically priced at $22.95/person, it is unclear on whether they will be making any adjustments especially for Mother’s Day.  If it were up to me I’d make reservations just be on the safe side!  102 2nd Street in Lewes – 302-645-7755.

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Spotlight On La Tonalteca

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La Tonalteca (4578 Rt 1) in Rehoboth serves up delicious tacos, fajitas, enchiladas and more alongside their famous margaritas.  With reasonably authentic lunch and dinner options including pork, chicken, beef, seafood, salads, and more La Tonalteca serves up good food with good service for reasonable prices.  In addition to the restaurant in Rehoboth, there are locations in Milford and Millsboro as well.  Not only is La Tonalteca a great place to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, it is also the place to enjoy a Mexican fiesta any time of year.

Thinking of buying or selling a home in Sussex County?  Give us a call at Cooper Realty Associates and put us to work for you — 302-644-2266.

Spotlight On Mariachi Restaurant in Rehoboth

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A lot of the restaurants that I highlight serve American and/or seafood dishes or creative twists on those cuisines, so today I want to highlight a different type of cuisine… latin!  I love latin food, and Mariachi (14 Wilmington Ave) in Rehoboth serves up some of the best Cuban, Mexican, Portuguese, and Spanish food around!  Delicious!!!  Locally owned, Mariachi serves up flavorful food, delicious desserts, and happy hour Monday through Friday.  Their fresh, homemade salsa is delicious, as are the enchiladas and margaritas.  Prices are fair, the service is great, and you really can’t go wrong no matter what you order.  Definitely worth a try if you like latin cuisine!

Thinking of buying or selling a home in Sussex County?  Give us a call at Cooper Realty Associates and put us to work for you – 302-644-2266.

Spotlight on Café Sole in Rehoboth Beach

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Café Sole (44 Baltimore Ave.) in Rehoboth Beach was voted one of the best restaurants in Sussex County by Delaware Today last year.  With Key West flavor and a cozy beach décor, Café Sole serves up one of the best crab cake sandwiches around, and the regular crab cake is delicious too.  The pork tenderloin is also a flavorful favorite.  With a full lunch menu and great specials, stop in Wednesday-Sunday for lunch from 11am-3pm or dinner from 5:30pm-10pm.

Thinking of buying or selling a home in Sussex County?  Give us a call at Cooper Realty Associates and put us to work for you – 302-644-2266.

Spotlight on Hobos Restaurant & Bar

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The focus at Hobos (56 Baltimore Ave.) in Rehoboth Beach is on locally grown produce and global-fusion cuisine.  The food is Mexican, European, and Mediterranean.  With lunch and dinner options, Hobos also offers vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options.  Hobos isn’t for everyone, but if you like a laid-back restaurant atmosphere and eco-friendly food, you should definitely give it a try.

Thinking of buying or selling a home in Sussex County?  Give us a call at Cooper Realty Associates and put us to work for you – 302-644-2266.

Spotlight on Jake’s Seafood House in Rehoboth

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Jakes Seafood House has two locations (29 Baltimore Ave. & 19178 Coastal Hwy) in Rehoboth.  Jake’s serves a variety of succulent and delicious seafood.  Their lemon-butter scallops, steamed clams, whole Maine lobster, and salmon all come highly recommended, but their crab cakes are legendary!  Jake’s began as a family restaurant as one of Baltimore’s first seafood houses and grew to the Rehoboth Beach area over 25 years ago.  Both locations are still family owned and operated and run by the high, family standards that have been a part of Jake’s from the beginning.  This means that all the food is prepared fresh daily and made to order.  If you love seafood, Jake’s is definitely worth checking out, even in the off season!

Thinking of buying or selling a home in Sussex County?  Give us a call at Cooper Realty Associates and put us to work for you – 302-644-2266.

Spotlight on Eden in Rehoboth Beach

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If you’re looking for a great fine dining experience, look no further than Eden (23 Baltimore Ave.) in Rehoboth.  Eden served dinner Tuesday through Saturday beginning at 5:30pm.  Delaware Today has voted Eden “most romantic atmosphere” multiple times.  Self-proclaimed as “bold American food,” Eden serves up all-American favorites with a twist.  During the off season all classic dishes are half-price on Fridays and Wednesdays features half-price bottles of wine and a $30 prix fixe menu.  If you’re looking for an elegant dinner or a place to celebrate a special occasion, Eden is definitely the place to try!

Thinking of buying or selling a home in Sussex County? Give us a call at Cooper Realty Associates and put us to work for you – 302-644-2266.

Spotlight on El Dorado Restaurant in Rehoboth

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El Dorado Restaurant (18766 John J Williams Hwy) in Rehoboth specializes in fresh, made-to-order, Baja style fish tacos.  They are open from 11am-9pm Monday-Saturday and receive rave reviews for both their food and service.  The atmosphere is super casual, but you can’t beat the freshness!  Everything is made to order and you can fix up your choices exactly how you’d like with the complimentary salsa bar.  Although they’re famous for their fish tacos, all other varieties are delicious too, as are the burritos!  If Mexican food is your thing, definitely check out El Dorado!

Thinking of buying or selling a home in Sussex County?  Give us a call at Cooper Realty Associates and put us to work for you – 302-644-2266.

Spotlight on Crabby Dick’s in Rehoboth

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Crabby Dick’s offers up casual dining with great service along Route 1 in Rehoboth (18831 Coastal Highway).  The cuisine is classic American, including steaks, burgers and salads along side pasta and seafood dishes.  There are specials for under $6 several nights a week.  Crabby Dick’s is a great bet for a good meal in Rehoboth both in season and out.  Whether you are a local or just visiting it’s a must try.

Thinking of buying or selling a home in Sussex County?  Give us a call at Cooper Realty Associates – 302-644-2266.

Spotlight on the Pickled Pig Pub

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The Pickled Pub (18756 Coastal Highway) is a casual and creative pub in Rehoboth modeled after British Gastro Pubs.  The menu is full of creative American fare that is consistently great.  The fried pickles and barbeque hog wings come highly recommended, and there are many great, local beers on tap.  The atmosphere at the Pickled Pig is welcoming and the service is great.  This restaurant is definitely worth a try!

Thinking of buying or selling a home in Sussex County?  Give us a call at Cooper Realty Associates and put us to work for you – 302-644-2266.

Spotlight On Off Season Specials

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As I was doing some research for my regular “spotlight on” section of the blog I came across this great list from the Rehoboth Foodie, which highlights the off season hours & specials of many local restaurants.  I have reviewed some of these restaurants myself and others you can find reviews of right on the Rehoboth Foodie site.  But now that we are smack in the middle of the “off season” with plenty of off season ahead of us, I thought this might be an opportune time for such a list.  Check it out!

Thinking of buying or selling a home in Sussex County?  Give us a call at Cooper Realty Associates and put us to work for you — 302-644-2266.

Spotlight On Perucci’s in Millville

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Perucci’s Italian Restaurant in Millville is a cozy restaurant with great food.  The classic Italian cuisine is delicious and much of it is made from scratch.  Located just under 3 miles from Bethany Beach on Rt 26 in Millville, Perucci’s is open 7 days a week from 5pm-9pm during the off season, but will be closed on New Year’s Day.  Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling 302-829-8727.  Perucci’s also has a special menu on New Year’s Eve menu, but again reservations are recommended.

Thinking of buying or selling a home in Sussex County?  Give us a call at Cooper Realty Associates and put us to work for you – 302-644-2266.