Lewes: Striper Bites
July 23, 2008
One of the area’s finest, most consistent restaurants is Striper Bites, a cozy bistro on Lewes‘ Savannah Road across from the entrance to Second Street. Complete with patio seating, porch seating and indoor seating, there’s something for everyone this time of year at Striper Bites in Lewes.
The lunch menu begins with traditional appetizers like nachos and wings, along with the “Lewes Beach Bruschetta,” described as ‘a warm tower of grilled squash, tomatoes, & asiago cheese on crisp sourdough bread topped with a basil pesto & balsamic reduction.’ Quite tasty. Great soups and salads appear as well.
The main lunch offerings include the Striper Bites Club, featuring rockfish; grilled fish tacos; jumbo lump crab cake & ahi tuna.
For dinner, prepare to feast on Lewes Fisherman’s Stew (homemade seafood fume, halibut, mussels, shrimp, tomatoes and potatoes all topped with a mini crabcake), Asiago Scallops (grilled jumbo sea scallops with asiago cream sauce , marinated tomatoes, grilled zucchini and basil pesto), or the locals’ (me included) favorite - the blackened tuna pasta (lightly blackened tuna over penne pasta tossed in a tomato and braised fennel cream sauce). Striper Bites is known for their consistency, and I’ve never had a bad meal there in five years.
The decor is particularly appealing. Having spent a lot of time in some of New England’s harbor towns as a child, there is a distinct New England-meets-Key West feel to Striper Bites that you really ought to experience for yourself.
Take the time to visit Striper Bites this summer. You’ll be glad you did.
Rehoboth Beach: Eden Restaurant
July 12, 2008
One of the gems of the Delaware Beach dining scene, Eden on Rehoboth Beach’s Baltimore Avenue provides a tremendous dining experience. Wilmington News-Journal food critic Eric Ruth called Eden a “three-star trip to far-off places.” And he may even be short a star.
The first indication that you’ve stumbled upon something special is the wine list. From great values like a Marquis Phillips 2005 Shiraz or a Chalone Chardonnay 2005 to big hitters like BV Georges de Latour 2002, Shafer ‘Hillside Select’ and Opus One, the list demands a full perusal.
Our table was tucked away next to a fireplace and the wine room. (It could be the best table for six in the entire Rehoboth area.) Appetizers included an artisanal cheese plate and a lobster and crab tower with guacamole. Satisfaction all around. Read more
Gary’s Dewey Beach Grill
June 30, 2008
For many Dewey Beach summer seasons, Gary Cannon and his staff at Gary’s Dewey Beach Grill have served up the finest in healthy summer cuisine. If you’re looking for junk food, you will not be stopping at Gary’s.
However, if you’re looking for a seared cajun catfish sandwich or a turkey cheesesteak for lunch, point your compass to the corner of Highway One and New Orleans Street in the heart of Dewey Beach. Also available during the daytime hours are a variety of salads, hummus, fresh pasta salad, blackened tuna or turkey burger on a wrap and even soy burgers. Read more
Rehoboth: Fins Fish House & Raw Bar
June 26, 2008
If you’ve never tried Fins Fish House & Raw Bar in Rehoboth Beach, you owe it to yourself. An authentic raw bar on two stories in downtown Rehoboth Beach, Fins sets the stage with their atmosphere and delivers with the food.
From FINS’ web site:
Located on Rehoboth Avenue right in downtown Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, FINS Fish House and Raw Bar is the first old-style raw bar in Rehoboth Beach. We’re a casual, fun destination restaurant where the entire family can eat affordably. At FINS, our guarantee is to provide the freshest seafood at affordable prices in a fun, friendly atmosphere. Our menu features clams, oysters, fish, seafood, chicken, pasta, and steaks. Our house specialty appetizers include made-to-order oyster stews, oyster shooters, clams and oysters on the half shell, and baked stuffed oyster. Daily specials include cider house oysters, oysters Rockerfeller, and Angels on Horseback. And our House Specialty Fish Entrees allow you to pick your fish and preparation method: blackened, broiled, or grilled with a selection of toppings! Read more
Fisher Bay Gourmet
June 17, 2008
Fisher Bay Gourmet, located at the Villages of Five Points Town Center in Lewes, Delaware, is a new and exciting food store concept. They have some of the highest quality specialty foods around and have quite a lunch menu as well.
Starters like Crab Dip and Bruschetta, followed by a host of Gourmet Sandwiches and Wraps, including The Adriatica (Cappy ham, garlic pesto, Genoa, prosciutto, soppressata, provolone, roasted pepper on a long roll) and The SS Minnow (Portabella, chevre, sprout, avocado, glazed walnuts, lettuce, tomato, cucumber dill on a tomato wrap). Or, you can build your own sandwich from 41 ingredients. Soups, salads and kid stuff, too.
If you are in the area, stop by Fisher Bay Gourmet. They cater for all occasions, and feature free delivery.
Hawaiian Food Dewey Style
June 12, 2008
Tonight I ventured back to Nalu with a friend for a relaxing dinner. Craig, who used to manage the Summerhouse and now has taken over the duties as general manager at Nalu, greeted me when I sat down with a big Hawaiian hello.
Then, not thinking I would run into another famous Summerhouse employee, Big Bill surfaced to my right. A reunion of sorts transpired, as I have not seen either in a while. Anyway, back to the blog. Read more
Mango Mike Cooks for CoastalSussex.com
June 8, 2008
If you’ve been to Bethany Beach more than once, chances are you’ve dined or sipped an exotic cocktail at Mango’s, Bethany’s only oceanfront restaurant. Perhaps you’ve even met “Mango Mike” Anderson himself.
Today, CoastalSussex.com ran into Mango Mike at the Bethany-Fenwick Chamber of Commerce’s annual “Taste of Coastal Delaware” event in Millville, and Mike showed us how he prepares his ‘Myers Rum Caribbean Shrimp with Mango Salsa.’
Go to the CoastalSussex Video Player for the video, and make sure you check out Mango’s at MangoMikes.com or their blog at MangoBlogger.com.
Surf Bagel
June 7, 2008
Next time you find yourself in the Lewes area, be sure to stop by Surf Bagel on Rt. 1, just north of Best’s ACE at Five Points. Dave Vitella and his loyal crew serve up a mean breakfast and lunch, starting with fresh bagels baked on site. As a former bagel-shop owner myself, I can say that the Surf Bagels are among the best I’ve ever tasted. Read more
Corner Market Bistro
June 1, 2008
Hungry for a fresh and original sandwich? Head over to the Corner Market Bistro located at Paynter’s Mill outside of Lewes on Route 88 (Cow Road to the locals)…. Read more
Delmarva BBQ
May 29, 2008
Dying for some local BBQ?
Bethany Blues BBQ Pit, located in Bethany Beach, DE, is a must-eat destination for those searching out mouth watering BBQ. Read more
