Rehoboth Beach Main Street would like to thank our local community, the Downtown’s Cookin’ Committee, and all the generous sponsors, restaurants and volunteers who contributed to make Downtown’s Cookin’ Community Unity Event a success Dec. 8. Hundreds of people braved poor weather conditions to gather at the Rehoboth Convention Center and feast on local chefs/restaurants’ favorite dishes and desserts while enjoying live musical performances, kids crafts and even a visit from Santa! In addition to food and entertainment, Rehoboth’s 2013 Citizen of the Year Paul Kuhns was honored. Proceeds from this year’s Downtown’s Cookin’ will benefit local families in need with Cape Henlopen Community Caring 2013 and RBMS.

This event would not be possible without the following people: The amazing events coordinator team of Kathy McGuiness, Gretchen Hanson and Alyssa Titus, the locals who shared their recipes and stories in the Downtown’s Cookin’ Holiday Recipe Book, Rehoboth Auto Mall Food Drive, Dennis Diehl, Rehoboth Inspired Chefs Initiative, Heidi Lowe, Colleen Lowe and her Cape Henlopen High School Honor Society, Joyce and John Michalek of The Bake Shoppe, Tim Laushey Trio, Cape Henlopen High's Cape Chorale directed by Louise Foster, Magic by Charlie, The Point Coffee House & Bakery, Victorias, Angie Watkins, Beth Thomas, Stephanie David, Steve McGuiness, Baylan McGuiness, Reece Brown, Georgia Spade, Jake Spade, Ed Harner, Virginia Anderson, Carole Suchanek, and Monroe and Jamie Colvett.

Thank you to our presenting sponsor Grotto Pizza; delectable sponsors Avenue Inn & Spa, Delmarva Public Radio, Browseabout Books, Dos Locos, WGMD 92.7, Rehoboth Beach Running Company, Delaware 105.9, and Cape Gazette; scrumptious sponsors Nicola Pizza and Kathy McGuiness and Angie Watkins of Jack Lingo Realtors;luscious sponsors Bad Hair Day?, JAM Bistro, Lilypad Children’s Boutique, Penny Lane Mall Partnership, Snyder’s Candy, The Delaware Beach Book and Prudential Gallo Realtors.

A special thanks to our participating restaurants: a(MUSE.), Arenas, The Coffee Mill, Confucius, The Delaware Distilling Company, Dogfish Head, Dos Locos, Frank & Louie’s Italian Specialties, Go Fish!, Grotto Pizza, Henlopen City Oyster House, Hobos, The Ice Cream Store, Jake's Seafood, Jam, Louie’s Pizza, Mariachi, Mixx, Modern Mixture, Nicolas, Peppers, The Pond, Snyder's Candy, The Spice & Tea Exchange and Touch of Italy.

For more information, please call 302-227-2772, or visit www.downtownrehoboth.com.

Diane Brown
marketing association
Rehoboth Beach Main Street