Regular visitors to my online Funhouse of Food know that I usually don’t write about fast-food places or chain restaurants. Not that there’s anything wrong with them, but they’re all the same, and that is their goal, after all. Some, however, … Continue reading →

One of my fondest memories as a tiny, not-yet- fully filled-out Foodie was gliding to the beach in the back seat of the gigantic black and white Buick in anticipation of a fun breakfast. (I was an equal-opportunity anticipator; happily looking … Continue reading →

Like other theme places here at the beach, Zogg’s is an experience. But unlike many theme restaurants, Zoggs actually delivers on something that adds up to an experience greater than the sum of the parts. All in all, Zogg’s pulls … Continue reading →

Cilantro owner, Gladys Fernandez, honed her restaurant skills in the Adams Morgan area of Washington, D.C. Like many of us, she slipped the surly bonds big-city craziness and headed for Rehoboth Beach. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: The … Continue reading →

Purple Parrot Grill is well-known for its drink specials, its party atmosphere, its perfect location (what’s more fun than those big 6-tops towering over Rehoboth Avenue!?) and for its raucous, campy entertainment. It is not particularly known for its food. But, … Continue reading →

The Pond has moved to the old TGI Friday’s spot by the Safeway on Coastal Highway. Owner Pete Borsari did a great job keeping the “neighborhood bar” feel, but with LOTS more parking, easy access for the bands, and more … Continue reading →

In the 1950s, the Zerby family took over proprietorship of the tiny Shirl Ann Motel, conveniently located at the intersection of Olive Avenue and the Atlantic Ocean. In 1991 they brought out the wrecking ball and the Shirl Ann was reincarnated … Continue reading →

Chef and part-owner Richard Steele used to handle the cooking duties at the Lamp Post Inn, his family’s Coastal Highway restaurant (now long-gone and reborn under new ownership as Crabby Dick’s Seafood). In fact, Richard’s grandmother was the proprietor of Fenwick’s iconic breakfast spot, … Continue reading →

New owners have taken over The Back Porch as of early 2020. Dmitry Shubich and Aksana Voranova worked there for years and are now the bosses. The sadly late Executive Chef Tim McNitt had moved on to Harbour in Lewes … Continue reading →

Experienced Rehoboth restaurateurs Chris Bisaha and Joe Baker have created Henlopen City Oyster House with a bright, friendly atmosphere. They say that 75% of their ingredients are procured from local farmers and purveyors. (I’ve been asked not to elaborate on their … Continue reading →