Hello Masked Ones! Sending good thoughts to all of you - hang in there.
Was able to confirm that
Aldi is indeed going into the
KMart space in Rehoboth. My research also led me to the Facebook page,
Delaware Aldi Nerds - which is hilarious. I can't wait to shop the AOS aisle. (I'd tell you what it is, but where's the fun in THAT?)
Even more exciting -
Taco Reho is
taking over the vacant Burger King! It will have a drive thru, expanded menu, and feature their incredible homemade tortillas. YUMMM! Can't wait. (The food truck will still be available for events.)
Square One Grill (Martini Bar & Lounge) is now open on 1st Street in Rehoboth. Check out the pix on their FB page - beautiful remodel! And don't miss the martini menu on their
website - YOWZA!
The
Pond has vacated downtown Rehoboth, and are busy renovating the TGIFriday space in the Safeway shopping center, with plans for a spring opening.
Freddie's Beach Bar will open a second location in the former Pond space. How fabulous! Their Arlington location was always a fun place to visit.
Party in a bubble! The
Dough Bar has a new location, a waterfront view AND, clear, heated, outdoor tents that seat four to six people. The popular restaurant is now situated behind Irish Eyes, near the Milton Memorial Park. Reservations for the "
Dough Balls", as owner, Kristen Latham, calls them, are recommended but not required.
Federal Fritter looks to open later this month - menu and photos look DEELISH! From the
Gazette article: “The fritters are roughly the size of a doughnut hole... flavors will include artichoke, risotto, spiced cauliflower, a sesame and chickpea combination, and apple pie. There will be a salad option too, which comes with fritters on top. Gray, a James Beard-nominated chef, said the all-vegetarian menu is modest, but will expand as needed.”
When a chef raves about a dish (that is not their own LOL), you know it has to be good. So when
Paul Cullen could not stop talking about pasta night at
The Blue Hen, I had to go. OMGGGGG ... Melt in your mouth incredible. Seriously. Our entire table could not stop raving. Lemon and Fennel Ricotta Ravioli, Saffron Corzetti with Lobster, Cavatelli with Pork Meatballs... need I say more?
Family Dollar near Apple Electric will become a huge
American Veteran Thrift Store. This location was near
Doggies at the Beach, which has recently closed. Thank you to Jim Reiter and the gang who took such great care of our furballs. After hearing rave reviews on Facebook, we're are now using
Pampered Pet for daycare. Delighted to report that owner Melissa and her staff are terrific with our rescues.
Two retailers will open this spring at 200 Rehoboth Avenue (near Dos Locos). Coastal Hobo, (previously on First Avenue), which sells high end towels, clothing, etc from Turkish cotton; and Electric Fish, a whimsical lighting retailer (currently in Penny Lane). Thank you Ann B., for that intel!
Go Delaware! Some of the world’s
finest wines sold during a live online auction last week. The event was conducted both live and online by
Acker, a New York-based auction house that recently opened a storage and auction facility in Newark, DE. The event netted $6.5 million in sales and broke 152 world auction performance records. Acker – more formally known as Acker Merrall & Condit Companies – has the oldest retail wine shop in America, dating back to 1830, and is the world’s largest wine auction house. In addition to Delaware, Acker has major auction facilities in New York and Hong Kong.
Online
Gingham + grace clothing boutique now has
a showroom in Harbeson. Owner Jami Jackson, launched the business on social media in October 2018, and has since sold thousands of pieces to customers in more than 30 states. New items are posted for shopping on Facebook and Instagram every evening.
Clear Space Theatre will host a Reader’s Theatre fundraiser to benefit Beebe Oncology Services, and Clear Space Theatre’s Arts Institute. This year’s play is Terms of Endearment.
The
Fire & Ice Festival has expanded beyond Bethany Beach to include
Ocean View, Millville, and Fenwick Island, with tasting tours, live ice sculpting and more. Feb 26-28
Are you interested in renting a bed at Lewes Community Garden? If so, you must attend an Information Session. These will be held via Zoom on Mar 16 and Mar 20. Email
here to register.
Want an office space with an ocean view? Check this out:
Studio Reho For more details - here's a
great article in the Cape Gazette.
Volunteers and donations are needed for
Meals on Wheels; Mentors needed for
Big Brothers, Big Sisters - call (302) 856-7156 for more info. Thanks everyone!
Speaking of wedding venues, the Fort Miles Historical Association provides a unique setting with a spectacular view.
Read more here.
I love when people come up to me in person and tell me they love the Buzz! Makes my day. Shout out to Tessa, Alex and Michael. Lovely meeting all of you.
Patty Derrick, owner of Sea Shell Shops, Shell We Golf, and Shell We Bounce, emailed to let me know they are open daily, should your kids need a place to release some of that stay-at-home energy. They also have fudge special -buy two pounds and get a third pound FREE (25 flavors!) Patty assured me that they have a special machine that sucks the calories out of the free pound, so I’m headed her way!
A portion of my real estate commissions go to support Best Friends in Utah, which is the nation's largest no-kill sanctuary for animals.
