The experience of the Delaware River Pilots in World War II highlights this week’s edition. Click on the cover to check it out.
[...]edited by: G. A. Harrison,
Delmarva Editor
The experience of the Delaware River Pilots in World War II highlights this week’s edition. Click on the cover to check it out.
[...]I’m absolutely psyched to make this announcement. Beginning soon, Coastal Sussex Weekly will feature a weekly entry that rotates between the Lewes Historical Society, the Rehoboth Beach Historical Society and the Milton Historical Society.
I’ve always been of the mind that the vast historical importance of our area is something everyone [...]
The Rehoboth Mall and the Cordish Company announced today that Santa will be visiting on Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 10am-3pm, in the food court area of the enclosed shopping center. Each child who brings a canned good or non-perishable item will receive a FREE picture with Santa and a [...]
Dover- The 2009 Delaware farmers’ market season has ended as the most profitable season ever, with 15 markets earning more than $1.1 million (a 40-percent increase over last season). This season kicked off in April and ended last week for participating farmers.
“It is refreshing and gratifying to see the [...]
We visit Surf Bagel again this week, with a coupon good for $1 off any wrap. Click on the coupon to print.
[...]The Delaware Department of Transportation and Skanska USA Civil Southeast, Inc. (Skanska) announce that the Public Workshop previously planned for October 17, 2009 has been rescheduled for Saturday, November 14, 2009.
The public is invited to attend an outdoor “open house” style public workshop and participate in a construction site [...]
Rainbow Earth Foods to Host Health Seminar
“The Importance of Whole Food Nutrients & Probiotics
for the Vitality of Your Immune System”
Dr. Ann Allworth, former Medical School Professor & Cell Biologist
At Ocean Atlantic Sotheby’s International Realty, Rehoboth Beach, DE – Thursday November 12th
Rehoboth Beach, DE - (October 27, 2009) [...]
On November 5, 2009 at Baywood Greens, the March of Dimes will host its first annual Matters of Taste, wine and beer tasting. Enjoy the tastes of nine local chefs, who will be offering samplings of their signature dishes to be paired with beer tastings provided by Yuengling Brewery proudly [...]
The Lewes Chamber of Commerce’s Historic Commercial District Committee is sponsoring the third of their “First Thursdays – Celebrate Lewes Life” in the commercial district surrounding Second Street beginning at 6 p.m. and ending at 8 p.m. There are partial closings of two streets in the district to allow for [...]
Here’s this week’s coupon, from Lewes’ Surf Bagel: 4 free bagels with purchase of a dozen. Fresh made bagels as good as any bagels anywhere. Enjoy!!
[...]Former Bad Company bassist and Rehoboth Beach resident Paul Cullen talks about his music, his love of food and where his love of wine has taken him lately.
You released a new album this summer, “Paradise.” Tell us a little about it and how it’s been received.
Paradise is my 2nd [...]
Recession.
So many of us are sick and tired of the word recession. But the simple fact is that this enormous economic downturn affects us today and will for the foreseeable future.
How long, though, do we have to put up with this necessary evil of the business cycle? Will Delaware emerge [...]
“I could go bigger than this, but I was worried about the noise and about my neighbors. You should hear the thing when it gets cranking: whoosh, whoosh, whoosh.”
Chuck Donahue sits in his office at the Lewes Fishhouse beaming about his newest addition: two wind towers and solar panels on [...]
by Andy Meddick
Part 1, of a 2-part column. Next week I cover the different types of tea and how tea is made.
I’m from Britain where there is a rich history of tea as a national drink. Any commercial crop, grown on a large-scale has extensive geo-political, environmental, health, cultural, and [...]
In an otherwise unassuming strip mall between Lewes and Rehoboth Beach sits one of this year’s newest restaurant offerings, the Pickled Pig Pub. Brought to you by the team from Rehoboth’s Pig + Fish restaurant, the Pickled Pig is a cozy spot in the European gastropub vein: high-quality bistro-style food [...]
by Jeff Haslow
Coastal Sussex Weekly is pleased to be adding a weekly arts column to its lineup and I am thrilled to help them bring it to you.
“Who am I?”, you ask. I have been a fan of the arts since I popped into the world screaming a perfect high-C. [...]
by Matthew Peterson
From a durability aspect and from a design aspect – tile floors can add value and beauty to your home. Perfect for entry ways, laundry rooms, kitchens and even porches, tile is low maintenance, long lasting, virtually waterproof, and guess what? It can be environmentally friendly. The great [...]
by Lisa Harkins
It seems like everyone these days is nuts for nuts…peanuts, almonds, walnuts, pistachios, brazil nuts. Which nut to choose? Although there are some subtle caloric and nutrient differences, picking a nut to nosh is really dependent upon your taste buds. Let’s review three of the most popular below. [...]
An nineteenth-century home, once the centerpoint for hundreds of acres of local farmland, is being restored and renovated to become the new home of the Sussex County Land Trust. The Wolfe House, located at the end of Wolfe Neck Road between Lewes and Rehoboth Beach, was constructed in 1875, according [...]
Skimboarders from around the country will gather on Dewey Beach this Saturday to begin an annual ritual that dates back nearly 30 years: the East Coast Skimboarding Championships.
The event has come a long way since its humble beginnings to become not only one of the biggest events in skimboarding, but [...]
Use this coupon for 10% off at Striper Bites in Lewes anytime over the next 7 days. From Coastal Sussex Weekly and Striper Bites.
[...]Happy Hour
Monday-Friday 4-6pm at the bar
appetizer and drink specials!
Monday:
1/2 price burgers 5pm-close.
Wednesday:
Steak and Wine Night
Thursday is Hat Day
Wear your favorite hat and
get 15% off your bill.
Friday:
Oyster Bar Happy Hour
4:30
All specials subject to change. Call Striper Bites at 645-4657 for details.
[...]Nurturing Mental and Physical Health in Conjunction with Financial Wellness
As warm summer days slowly give way to crisp fall evenings, we subconsciously take inventory on our personal growth as the year nears it’s close and we begin another chapter of our lives.
The changing of seasons can be a time [...]
Click to read the Fall 2009 newsletter from the UD Cooperative Extension (written by former CoastalSussex.com co-owner Merritt Burke!)
[...]New to the Market this week will be large Candy Onions (organic), newly extracted Lavender Honey, Concord Grape Jam, fresh Pork Roasts, Scrapple, Sweet Apple Cider, Apple Cider Doughnuts, Grimes Golden Apples, and much more.
USDA Announces New Initiative-”Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food”
On September 15 Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and [...]
The Lewes Chamber of Commerce-sponsored BOAST THE COAST event takes place in Lewes on Saturday, October 3 with maritime-themed activities throughout the day and into the evening. The Boast the Coast events in 1812 Park and at the City Dock begin at 11 a.m. Other activities including the Lewes Historical [...]
Entries for the 2009 Coast Day Essay Contest, which is open to any fifth grader in Delaware, are being accepted until Monday, Sept. 21. The theme for this year’s contest is “Facing Climate Change in Delaware.” The contest is designed to spark students’ interest in marine environments while teaching them [...]
Today, Cape May – Lewes Ferry (CMLF) officials announced that a series of four (4) Sunset and Wine Lovers Cruises on the Delaware Bay will be offered in September. The first pair of September Sunset Cruises will depart from both the Cape May and Lewes terminals on Friday, September 4, [...]
From HLFM — This Saturday at the Market look for Elvis the white rooster, organic seeds for Spring planting, Black Cherry tomatoes, freshly-made mint jelly, Lima beans, sweet potatoes, Poblano peppers, Crenshaw melons, tomatillos, Yukon Gold potatoes, and much more.
Bicycle Give Away
The drawing for the bicycle takes place on [...]
Check out our Fall Food Preview, including info from Nage, Bella’s, Fifer Orchards, Cape Wine & Spirits and more, plus a guest piece from Quest’s Mark Carter on Autumn Outdoor Adventure, a profile of the 16 Mile Brewery, Three Questions from Southern Delaware Tourism’s Scott Thomas, Ry-Bread’s, Top Hotels, our [...]
SoDel Concepts Named to Inc. 500
IncWe’re thrilled that SoDel Concepts was recently named to the 2009 Inc. 500, which lists America’s fastest-growing private companies. SoDel ranked sixth on the list of food-and-beverage companies, and we come in at 282 on the overall Inc. 500. In a tough economy, we’ve been [...]
SoDel Concepts named to Inc. Magazine’s 28th Annual List of
America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies—the Inc. 500
REHOBOTH BEACH, DE – SoDel Concepts, which owns and operates five restaurants along the Delaware coast, was recently named to the 2009 Inc. 500, which lists America’s fastest-growing private companies. SoDel joins the ranks of Microsoft, [...]
From the Historic Lewes Farmer’s Market:
Ed Kee, Secretary of Agriculture for the State of Delaware, has just sent out the following announcement: “Two of Delaware’s 15 farmers’ markets have been ranked in the Top 20 in “America’s Favorite Farmers’ Market Contest” sponsored by the American Farmland Trust. Congratulations to the [...]
As Lance Armstrong, Alberto Contador and the rest of Team Astana feverishly jockeyed for position climbing the Pyrenees during this year’s Tour de France, the state of Delaware earned its own yellow jersey of sorts: the League of American Bicyclists recently selected Delaware as the most bicycle-friendly state in the [...]
by Paige Lauren Deiner
Sitting in a lop-sided circle ten women and a man began to sing.
“Namasté. Namasté.
We are here toooo say.
I am light. You are light.
Namasté.
Hey. Hey. Hey”
The tempo grew frenetic. Hand motions punctuated each line. The participants in the Calming Kids: Creating a Non-Violent World workshop moved more [...]
Sustainable Living Catches On At The Beach
Tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac in Rehoboth Beach’s The Glade community stands an otherwise unassuming two-story home, about 3,000 square feet in size. Very little on the outside of this home would indicate that it is one of the most environmentally-friendly homes ever [...]
by Andy Meddick
I’m still staring at a bowl of black and red plums I brought home from work a week ago. I got over-zealous with my grocery shopping and good intentions now sit ripening on my counter-top! With Mid July we’re in the middle of Plum season. Plums [...]
Cafe Azafran, the Meditteranean/Spanish eatery located on Lewes’ Market Street behind King’s Ice Cream, has become a fixture in the dining scene of the ‘First Town’ since its 2002 opening.
Life at Cafe Azafran begins at breakfast with pastry, cafe granola or frittata to pair with your espresso, tea or a [...]
by Matthew Peterson
By far, the most common type of foundation in the mid-Atlantic region is the crawl space. For a number of reasons, this is a functional cost effective construction method. For those of us new to the idea of a crawl space, here is a brief explanation: the floor [...]
by Lisa Harkins, RD
Many of my clients ask me, “What do YOU eat?” When I am with a client, it’s not about me, it’s all about them. If the conversation turns to me and what I eat, I tend to turn it subtly back to the individual I am [...]
“FIRST THURSDAYS – CELEBRATE LEWES LIFE”
The Lewes Chamber of Commerce’s Historic District Business Committee began meeting earlier this year to implement a new event which is called “First Thursdays – Celebrate Lewes Life” and will take place on the first Thursday in September (3rd), October (1st) , November (5th) followed [...]
This week’s magazine: Local Businesses Discover Renewable Energy, Economic Update, Canalfront Park Opens, Paul Cullen, Pickled Pig Pub, Best Lunch Spot & the debut of Jeff Haslow’s “Arts Scene” column. Plus a whole lot more. Dive in! Click on the cover to enter.
August 20, [...]
This week at The Historic Lewes Farmers Market we will feature two demonstrations by area chefs. Kindle, one of the Cape Region’s most popular restaurants, has a new home on Bank Street in the heart of downtown Lewes. Lewes residents Matt and Allie DiSabatino own and operate Striper Bites in [...]
“It brought back many wonderful memories while the performers made each song fresh and new…” -Greg Oliver, Royal Rose Inn B&B, Rehoboth Beach, DE
“The way he “tickles the ivories” is remarkable. The two other performers … were a real plus…” -Carolyn & Dean Marolf, Columbus, OH
Milton, DE - [...]
The Best of the Delaware Beaches this week features the 2009 East Coast Skimboarding Championships, the Wolfe House restoration, Jake’s Seafood, the best barbecue joints, and has three questions for Rehoboth Beach Main Street’s Fay Jacobs.
Click on the cover to enter.
August 13, 2009
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Who has the cleanest beach water in the nation? We do. Plus, Fajita Nation, Glass Crafters, Agave, Ice Cream & More. Click on the image to read this week’s Coastal Sussex Weekly.
August 6, 2009
[...]In the continuing quest to make Rehoboth Beach a hot stop on the entertainment circuit, CAMP Rehoboth is following the lead set by the folks who brought Joan Rivers to town.
On Aug. 15, comic/writer/raconteur Bruce Vilanch will be at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center – and a packed house [...]
Our Weekly Specials Line Up
Monday 1/2 Price Bottle Wines
Tuesday Prix Fixe Menu
Wednesday Tapas Happy Hour
Thursday Paella Night
We will be open at 5:30pm everyday for Dinner in July and August
Weekly Dinner Specials
Tuesday Prix Fixe Menu
3 courses for $23
5:30pm until closing
First [...]
From the RoseColored Glasses Theatre Group:
We at RoseColored Glasses really HATE asking people for money…it’s just not in our nature. We’re pretty independent. But we hate the idea of not being able to pay our artists even more than we hate the idea of asking for money. And we need [...]
Nature abounds in Delaware Seashore State Park! This summer, the park is offering guided kayak tours through creeks around the salt marsh islands of Rehoboth Bay. Join park naturalists as they enjoy watching ospreys, herons and egrets, nesting gulls, diamondback terrapins and other marine life.
Rehoboth Bay kayak trips are offered [...]
