Delawareans hoping to get one last taste of the ocean this summer have to avoid three state beaches to do so. Officials from Dewey Beach, Fenwick Island and Rehoboth Beach have announced that swimming is temporarily off limits due to âdiscovery of medical wasteâ that has washed up on the beaches. âOut of an abundance of caution, the ocean has …
Rise, shine & dine: 13 beach restaurants for breakfast
Breakfast has always been a significant dining segment at the beach, partly due to the high volume of hotel guests. However, lingering over a stack of pancakes while sipping a bloody Mary epitomizes a lazy vacation. The demand for breakfast on the Culinary Coast has led to a bevy of restaurants ready to serve hungry beachcombers. Here are some …
State starts negotiating wind farm cable landing at Seashore park
Delaware will negotiate a deal with US Wind for its two wind farms, including a $350,000 a year cable landing on Delaware Seashore State Park, as well as energy credits and funding for workforce and environmental projects. The move comes after years of public controversy over whether wind power is a viable renewable source of energy and will reduce costs …
Nicola Pizza move to Lewes 1 year ago ‘better for everyone’
Dan Huber of Wilmington, a self-dubbed âweekend townieâ whoâs had a second residence in Lewes since childhood, vividly recalls being at Nicola Pizza in Rehoboth Beach when it opened half a century ago. He was 12 and said his family was the third or fourth group to be seated at Nicolaâs First Street location on June 11, 1971. âWe felt …
Lifeguards show off skills in Rehoboth’s regional competition
University of Delaware student Meredith Lockwood has lifeguarding in her DNA. Her father, Don Lockwood, was a Rehoboth Beach Patrol lifeguard from 1985-88 and after being a lifeguard elsewhere last year, Meredith followed him into the patrol this year. So during Wednesday’s Mid-Atlantic Regional Lifesaving Championships in Rehoboth, Meredith came to win. And have fun, of course. As she …
Milton’s Zava adds dinner; alfresco beach dining heats up
Now that the Fourth of July is in the rearview window, itâs time to truly celebrate summer. Dining outside and enjoying live music, sipping vino in a vineyard and bubbles on a farm, enjoying fresh produce and preparing delicious dishes at home all have their place. Dinner is served Zava CafĂ©Â in Milton, which opened as a breakfast and lunch spot, …
Dewey Beach Picnic Co. turns ordinary into extraordinary
Every respectable VIP tent boasts a bar and lavish buffet, and you can expect both in the private area at the Rocking the Docks concert series, which kicks off on June 21 at the Cape May-Lewes Ferry terminal. But the 10-week seriesâ new private section will also emphasize dĂ©cor. Picture picnic games, a photo backdrop, a neon Rocking the Docks sign, …
State’s pilot surf fishing reservation system starts May 16
A new surf fishing reservation system for Delaware’s drive-on, multi use beaches is set to launch next week. The system will be required for fishing from the beach during summer weekends and holidays, which are the peak times. It’s necessary because after years of complaints about the limited number of tags as well as charges that out-of-state residents were taking …
Catch the Drift: Beach restaurant relaxed, refined
In the late 19th century, Methodists traveled to Rehoboth Beach to renew their spirit beside the sea. These âcampersâ stayed in rudimentary wood houses known as tents. However, they spent most of their time listening to the Rev. Robert W. Toddâs sermons in the tabernacle. Things have changed. Zealous foodies have replaced the faithful, and the modern getaway to …
Oysters, burgers, brews among new Delaware beach eats
Forget the ocean. Many visitors come to Delawareâs coast for the beach eatsâ and with good reason. The concepts cover the gamut, from smashed burgers to samosas. Whatâs more, the culinary action is no longer confined to the beach as development continues along Route 1 and toward the inland bays. If youâre headed to the beach this summer, here …