I believe there are as many varieties of pizza on this planet as there are variations on any other regional dishes like BBQ, fried chicken, etc. Owner and executive chef Johnny DiLeo calls his pizza “New York.” Having chewed my way through … 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 been a Rehoboth Beach staple since that big blue wet thing was installed at the end of Rehoboth Avenue (or at least since ’71…). This is beachy, family dining all the way. The original location on … Continue reading →

Like many who now live here full-time, I’ve been coming to Rehoboth Beach for a long time. I was a long-haired rock ‘n’ roller playing full-time in Ocean City in the late ’60s, and my bandmates and I subsisted on … Continue reading →

When you think of the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk, you can’t help but think of Gus & Gus’ Place. It’s as much a part of life around here as salt water taffy, the bandstand, parking tickets and summer evening happy hour … Continue reading →

The Cultured Pearl makes quite an impression in its highly visible perch at the corner of Rehoboth and Lake Avenues. Rooftop dining is prime real estate during the summer, and they certainly have their loyal followers.  A recent remodel has … Continue reading →

The first impression you get when entering Stingray Sushi Bar & Asian Latino Grill is the decidedly West Coast feel. The black/orange main room is indirectly lit, with low couches and hi-top tables dominated by the busy and colorful Sushi Bar. Amazingly, … Continue reading →

Fins downtown is open, up and running after an early-2018 remodel. I can’t wait to check out the new digs. My first experience with raw oysters was part of a “progressive birthday party” (code for: “Stumbling Up Rehoboth Ave., Eating … Continue reading →

The late Matt Haley’s Lupo Italian Kitchen (formerly Lupo di Mare) in downtown Rehoboth Beach bears his signature everywhere you look. The uncluttered and open decor sports lots of white space, with well-trained servers and basic ingredients treated to a creative twist. … Continue reading →

The owners of Big Fish Grill have worked wonders with Summer House, and have, in fact, opened Salt Air and the Crab House since taking over this Rehoboth landmark. Located in the third block from the ocean on the south … Continue reading →