Semra and John Tekmen have a long history here at the beach. John owned and operated several hotels and motels in Dewey Beach and Fenwick Island, while Semra, in John’s words, was a “professional housewife for 19 years. Her cooking,” … Continue reading →

For a short time, the ill-fated and legally entangled Beachside Grill at 251 Rehoboth Avenue (next door to Catcher’s and Hotel Rehoboth) was taken over by Fins Hospitality Group’s El Jefe Gordo, a casual Mexican concept. Unfortunately, it didn’t last … Continue reading →

Partners Derek Fink and Zach Diogo of Blackwall at the Beach (aka, Blackwall Hitch) are justifiably proud of their gleaming white operation on the highway next to Chick-fil-A. They undertook a HUGE remodeling job – both inside and out – … Continue reading →

1776 is currently a collaboration among longtime owner Tom Holmes, veteran bartender/co-owner Johnny Farquhar and head chef/co-owner Tammy Mozingo. The high points at 1776 have remained the same over the years, and one of them is the simply delicious Black … Continue reading →

Patty’s famous carryout, formerly in Georgetown, is up and running on the medical mile on Savannah in Lewes. Patty lost her lease in Georgetown, and that’s good news for us beach people! The NEW Patty’s (With seating! Finally!) is open … Continue reading →

My original article about Arena’s was on September 11, 2009. Seems like a long time ago. I’ve added many updates since then, of course, but it just seemed right to polish things up and add a bunch of new photos … Continue reading →

The Rehoboth Foodie is pleased to announce that Samovar Restaurant Group’s new concept, SEED, is up and running! Scroll through the gallery and check out some of the food pics (some courtesy of Teresa Rodriguez, some courtesy of Dmitry). Meet … Continue reading →

Big Fish Restaurant Group and former Third Edition/RedFin owner Greg Talcott’s new Sazio Italian restaurant opened this summer in the old Zebra restaurant space at 32 Lake Ave. (across from Stingray). The concept is seafood with an Italian accent. This … Continue reading →

The brand new Thompson Island Brewery in Rehoboth Gateway Center in Rehoboth Beach is up and running! First-time visitors will immediately see the differences – and similarities – to its next-door neighbor, Bluecoast Rehoboth. Thompson Island Brewery is as large … Continue reading →

The original review of this restaurant was written in August, 2011. A lot has happened since then. How many of you remember Mimi’s Fruit Bowl? The little health-food stand opened almost 35 years ago on the ocean block of Rehoboth … Continue reading →