The Rehoboth Foodie still holds fond memories of those cavernous Ocean City restaurants of the late ’60s and ’70s when he was bangin’ out rock ‘n’ roll 7 nights a week at Jack & June Fisher’s long-gone Hideaway Lounge on … Continue reading →

I get suspicious of places that offer “combinations” of ethnic cuisines, like “Mel’s Pretty Good Czech/Mexican Carry Out,” or “Murlene’s Down-Home Inuit/Aussie Cucina.” Saketumi touts itself as Japanese/Thai/Chinese, and despite the obvious similarities, each has its own distinct style and subtlety. Multiple … Continue reading →

Click here to listen to owner Mara DePace interviewed on Sip & Bite with the Rehoboth Foodie. And she’ll sing for you too! Owner Mara DePace’s childhood memories of Sunday Italian dinners with family and friends inspired her to go … Continue reading →

A couple of miles west of Fenwick Island on Rt. 54 there’s an interesting little enclave of restaurants that the Foodie feels obligated to bring to your attention. Not that he wants you to leave Rehoboth, mind you, but if … Continue reading →

It’s a foodie version of one-stop shopping! Liquid Assets is nestled into the crowded (but festive) 94th St. Shopping Center in Ocean City, MD, about 40 minutes south of Rehoboth. Just walking into Liquid Assets is an experience. The racks of … Continue reading →

The Rehoboth Diner has more menu selections than just about any place I’ve ever seen. (I guess that’s not really good or bad, but for some reason it does seem noteworthy.) Most of my experience there has been after-hours (they’re … Continue reading →

The (relatively) “Quiet Resort” of Bethany Beach (about 12 miles south of Rehoboth Beach) boasts several noteworthy eateries. One of the home-grown mainstays is the Cottage Cafe, right smack on Rt. 1, across from the Sea Colony high rises. Haute Cuisine? … Continue reading →

I’ve written that there is, in fact, intelligent life (or intelligent dining) south of Rehoboth Beach, and one of the best examples is Mancini’s, on the east side of Rt. 1 smack in the middle of Fenwick Island. Yes, it’s a … Continue reading →

Most people think that Popeye’s was named after the spinach-loving cartoon sailor (you know, Olive Oyl’s main squeeze), but actually, New Orleans resident and Popeye’s founder Al Copeland was inspired by the character Popeye Doyle from the film “The French … Continue reading →

Nick and Joan Caggiano’s colorful eatery has moved out of Rehoboth Beach and has reopened on Coastal Highway across from Grotto Grand Slam in Lewes at 17323 Ocean One Plz, Lewes, DE 19958. The new facility is cleverly modeled after … Continue reading →