In a move that upset a lot of beach diners, the state has awarded a 10-year restaurant contract at Indian River Marina to Big Fish Restaurant Group, essentially booting Hammerheads Dockside out of a location it’s had for a decade. The contract, open to all bidders, came under scrutiny at the end of January when Hammerheads went public with an …
Beach’s iconic Summer House sold to Nalu’s owner
When Regan Derrickson was 21, he left work at the SandCastle Motel and crossed Rehoboth Avenue for his doorman shift at the Summer House, where he checked patronsā identification. It was a fast-paced job. The restaurant, which had opened in 1977, was a happening nightspot after 9 p.m. The establishment personified the beach vibe, and it was the inspiration …
Opening of Grain in Trolley Square reminder of changes there
The opening of Grain Craft Bar + Kitchen on Wednesday, May 11, is another feather in Trolley Squareās party hat. The stretch between N. DuPont Street and N. Scott Street is a hipster hive that can hold its own against most fun hubs in the state. But it wasnāt always that way. Hereās a look at what is and …