Labor Day Weekend

 

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Dogfish Music

Looking for a summer vacation hotspot to down a few beers and jam to live music?  Check out www.dogfish.com, the areas only brew pub where all the beers are crafted in Milton, DE.  Be sure to check out our Pints-n-Paddles kayak tour on our Video Player.

Dewey : Ponos Fine Dining

Ponos, meaning excellence in Hawaiian, is one of Dewey Beaches newest restaurants. I had dinner there last night and was so impressed that I had to write a quick blog this morning. For those of you who have not had the opportunity to visit the Hawaiian Islands, I can assure you that you will find no better substitute for food on the mainland than driving down to Dewey for a Five-Star dining experience.

My wife and I enjoyed an island favorite, Poke’, as our appetizer. The raw fish was tender with a marble red color, perfect! It reminded me of my time living in Hawaii when most football fans order up a few pounds before any local football game.

For dinner I ordered the Kona Coffee braised Short Ribs while my wife enjoyed a light white fish known as Opakapake. The fish was crusted over with Macadamian and cilantro. The taste was robust.

For dessert we ordered Tiramiso which was moist, rich and downright heavenly. The chef added a local flair by mixing in Lychee and coconut.

Overall, the fine dining experience was excellent! The customer service and friendliness were contagious as everyone was smiling, even though it was close to 10 pm. I would highly suggest taking a chance at this already classic Coastal Sussex eatery.

Additional menu information can be found at www.ponosfinedining.com.

Mahalo!

Milton: National Night Out

On Wednesday, August 6, 2008, Neighborhoods throughout Delaware are being invited to join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the “25th Annual National Night Out” crime and drug prevention event. National Night Out, which is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch and co-sponsored locally by the Milton Police Department, will involve over 11,000 communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories, Canadian cities and military bases around the world. In all, over 35 million people are expected to participate in “America’s Night Out Against Crime” on August 6.

National Night Out is designed to: (1) Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; (2) Generate support for, and participate in, local anticrime efforts; (3) Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships: and (4) Send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.

From 5pm to 9 pm on August 6, residents in the neighborhoods throughout Delaware and across the nation are asked to lock their doors, turn on outside lights and spend the evening outside with neighbors and police. Many neighborhoods throughout Delaware will be hosting a variety of special events such as block parties, cookouts, parades, visits from police, flashlight walks, contests, youth activates and anticrime rallies. Read more

The “Dog Days” of Summer

It’s a phrase we’ve all heard - the dog days of summer. Well those days are here, so I thought I’d try to find out where the term came from.

The phrase “dog days” dates back to ancient Greece & Rome, where they referred to “caniculares dies” (days of the dogs), in reference to the period of time when Sirius, the dog star, rose at about the same time as the sun. Sirius is the second-brightest star in the sky after the sun.

According to Wikipedia, quoting Brady’s Clavis Calendarium from1813, the ‘dog days’ were “popularly believed to be an evil time “when the seas boiled, wine turned sour, dogs grew mad, and all creatures became languid, causing to man burning fevers, hysterics, and phrensies.”

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Coastal Sussex : Blue Crabs

Coastal Sussex County, Delaware is the perfect vacation location to enjoy a tasty Blue Crab. 

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Coastal Sussex : Family Activities

The summer is now 1/3 over and I am sure many of you are still searching for unique things to do at the beach.

If you are planning a trip for this week or next we at CoastalSussex.com suggest you try the following itinerary:

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Family guys come to the beach for a “family vacation”. This means that the head male and female have devoted their cash resources to fun and exciting activities such as Jungle Jim’s Waterpark, Outlet Shopping, many trips to the ice cream parlor, daily beach time, and of course numerous trips to Grotto’s. We also suggest that the family guy break out of his comfort zone and offer the family these unique activities: Read more

Cape May Day Trip

Today I ventured from Lewes to Cape May with my family for a day of fun, excitement, and adventure.

For $18 you can ride the Cape May Lewes Ferry as a foot passenger from Lewes to Cape May. Ferries leave Lewes every hour or so all morning. My suggestion would be to get there early so you can maximize your day in Cape May.

Below is a detailed account with side notes of the day. Read more

Delaware Beach Happenings July 7-13

Home tours. Live music. Sea Turtles. Alumni Gatherings.

From Rehoboth Beach to Dewey Beach to Lewes to Bethany Beach, there is a lot happening at the Delaware Beaches this week.

The 59th annual Rehoboth Art League Cottage Tour will help you fill your Tuesday and Wednesday with beauty. From 10am to 3pm, explore the more unique and captivating homes and gardens of Rehoboth Beach. Tickets are $20, and are sold at the Rehoboth Art League or at area merchants.

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July 4th Fireworks: Slaughter Beach, Bethany or Rehoboth?

Life is good. We are a few days away from one of the most celebrated holidays in the U.S. - Independence Day.

In the United States, Independence Day is a federal holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain.

Independence Day is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, picnics, baseball games, and various other public and private events celebrating the history, government, and traditions of the United States, but is often also viewed as simply a summer festival, apart from its patriotic overtones - is upon us. It seems like yesterday when we were wearing fleece jackets and knit hats. So, seize the day and enjoy the week. From a locals perspective it appears that the weather forecast is for sunny skies with highs in the 80s. Perfect.

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