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The Business of Eating
Good barbecue is all about the journey
Bob Yesbek
1 year ago
A few months ago on this page, I compared the cocktail creativity of our Cape Region eateries with...
Steaks, sides, spirits, pizza, burgers & beignets –...
Bob Yesbek
1 year ago
A few years ago, a trio of tried-and true eateries descended on us beach dwellers. And in spite of...
Longevity brings credibility – especially in Seaford
Bob Yesbek
1 year ago
My scribblings on this page have attracted a small, yet enthusiastic army of locals who kindly take...
Good cooking makes people happy
Bob Yesbek
1 year ago
Food television has brought chefs out of the kitchen and into the spotlight. They’re not only...
It’s the truth: Size doesn’t matter
Bob Yesbek
1 year ago
Sometimes the best gems are hidden right in front of us; we just have to look closely. One of the...
A special thank you to a brave restaurant pioneer
Bob Yesbek
1 year ago
It’s hard to imagine Rehoboth Beach without The Pond. This neighborhood hangout has been a fixture...
Hey, locals! It’s time to come out and play!
Bob Yesbek
1 year ago
The summer season isn’t quite finished with us yet, but it’s not too early to venture into town for...
An ethnic treat – made to order at the beach
Bob Yesbek
1 year ago
My love affair with Cape Region dining started with RehobothFoodie.com over 20 years ago. Little...
Delmarva vs. the Lowcountry: Who’s the cocktail king?
Bob Yesbek
1 year ago
I occasionally have the pleasure of combining business with pleasure in Charleston, S.C. Much of my...
Take a bite off the beaten path
Bob Yesbek
1 year ago
As a weekly columnist, I’m always complimented (albeit a little surprised) when a reader asks me to...
Service with a smile is good business
Bob Yesbek
1 year ago
A successful experience when dining out depends on more than just the food. Our emotional state...
Rehoboth’s culinary window to the world
Bob Yesbek
1 year ago
I get emails all the time from dune dwellers who silently pine away for their beloved ethnic...
Stroll the links to help feed our homebound neighbors
Bob Yesbek
1 year ago
I am honored to serve on the board of directors for Meals on Wheels Lewes-Rehoboth. Founded in 1970...
The evolution of a beachy indulgence
Bob Yesbek
1 year ago
Like so many handheld treats, cheesesteak sandwiches tend to be attracted to oceans. We are...
Candy is dandy down by the ocean
Bob Yesbek
1 year ago
Just last weekend I had the pleasure of listening to a (brilliantly produced…) radio show featuring...
Leisurely lunching is lovely in Lewes
Bob Yesbek
2 years ago
No matter what time it is in the First Town in the First State, let a single cloud drift over the...
Stand up for yourself when ordering beach eats
Bob Yesbek
2 years ago
Several years ago, a mental health professional who pens two weekly newspaper columns (and...
Beach eats and stylish lodging just three blocks...
Bob Yesbek
2 years ago
All the hubbub about the new Crusher’s restaurant in Rehoboth got me thinking about how that area...
It’s OK to be picky about guilty pleasures
Bob Yesbek
2 years ago
One of my favorite places to hang out (and eat!) is Charleston, S.C. Of course, our Delaware Cape...
Noshing among the stars in our Cape Region
Bob Yesbek
2 years ago
Among the thousands of in-season visitors to the RehobothFoodie.com website, around half are from...
The generosity of our local food industry knows no...
Bob Yesbek
2 years ago
The sounds of laughter, live music and the sizzling of local restaurants’ best goodies have barely...
The South-of-the-Border Seven
Bob Yesbek
2 years ago
I love it when I hit a nerve. A few weeks ago I scribbled on this page about Bryan Derrickson’s new...
Educational event May 24-25 spotlights culinary heroes
Bob Yesbek
2 years ago
Last week I had the pleasure of talking to Paul Collins, who works with the Osher Lifelong Learning...
A sip of local spirits, great food, live music: Life...
Bob Yesbek
2 years ago
Last weekend on the radio, I had the pleasure of interviewing local entrepreneur and all-around...
They’re comin’! You’d better be ready
Bob Yesbek
2 years ago
When I first moved here, a longtime resident warned me that I’d suddenly hear from all sorts of “...
Cape Region eateries step up to the plate for local...
Bob Yesbek
2 years ago
The annual Top Chef of the Culinary Coast event taking place Wednesday, May 17, at Ivy is already...
Serendipitous encounters save Dewey restaurateur’s life
Bob Yesbek
2 years ago
The pocket-sized Woody’s Dewey Beach Bar & Grill is Jimmy O’Conor’s pride and joy. And he has...
Local wines and trucks full of food = family fun for...
Bob Yesbek
2 years ago
This Friday and Saturday, April 14 and 15, some 30 food trucks will roll into Harvest Ridge Winery...
A little taste of the Bronx in Bethany Beach
Bob Yesbek
2 years ago
With all the Delaware chefs winning awards and appearing on national TV, it was only a matter of...
Now you see it. Now you don’t. But you can taste it.
Bob Yesbek
2 years ago
I’ve written several times that we eat with our eyes. Smart chefs know that a well-presented plate...
A peek at the past that’ll make you hungry
Bob Yesbek
2 years ago
Barely a week goes by when I don’t receive an email from a reader or a listener about a long-gone...
A serendipitous Tuscan dinner brings a bit of Italy...
Bob Yesbek
2 years ago
One of the perks of doing what I do is the occasional invitation I receive to attend events that...
Nationwide festivities celebrate an iconic sandwich
Bob Yesbek
2 years ago
I’m a bit surprised that Walmart hasn’t yet filled the shelves with National Hamburger Day...
Maximize your income by giving good service
Bob Yesbek
2 years ago
Amidst the ongoing scramble for qualified food-service employees, I’ve had the opportunity to meet...
Ghost town no more, especially on Sunday mornings
Bob Yesbek
2 years ago
Folklore has it that the main meal for many of our ancestors was either in the morning or the late...
He’s the boss with the sauce, and it’s all in the...
Bob Yesbek
2 years ago
Regular readers of this column know that we’re all about local around here. Delaware’s a small...
Polar bears prefer hot wings and cool ice cream
Bob Yesbek
2 years ago
For the last several years, I have had the honor of being part of the (esteemed?) panel of judges...
Whether north or south, diners still crave smoke and...
Bob Yesbek
2 years ago
One of my favorite hangouts – next to our delmarvalous Cape Region, of course – is Charleston, S.C...
The customer is not always right
Bob Yesbek
2 years ago
One of the unavoidable facts about dining out is that restaurants are run by people. It is also a...
Impress your friends with our Culinary Coast
Bob Yesbek
2 years ago
It’s no secret that our winter “ghost town” days are long past. Most restaurants are staying open,...
The anatomy of a successful eatery
Bob Yesbek
2 years ago
Somebody’s watching you at 1776 Steakhouse. Of course, your server and bartender keep an eye on you...
Would a pizza by any other name …
Bob Yesbek
2 years ago
Pizza comes in all shapes, sizes and tastes. After much research (add pepperoni, please…), I have...
The resort restauranting rollercoaster ride
Bob Yesbek
2 years ago
It’s time again for my Annual New Year’s Restaurant Roundup. For a change, the news is mostly good...
I’m dreaming of a white Christmas ...
Bob Yesbek
2 years ago
Ribeyes with mashers and french fries with crabcakes. Fresh Sussex corn served in simmering...
Brighten your guests’ holidays with delicious beach...
Bob Yesbek
2 years ago
Holidays mean guests – especially for those of us who live here at the beach. As a dining...
Forget camp: Send a kid to culinary school!
Bob Yesbek
2 years ago
As the critical shortage of qualified restaurant help continues, new hires for both front- and back...
Gift-giving hints for the culinarily challenged
Bob Yesbek
2 years ago
‘Tis the season to be ... hungry! If you’ve got a faithful foodie in your life (and really now, who...
Food sanitation is mostly common sense
Bob Yesbek
2 years ago
Given all the emails and texts I still get regarding the craziness of the last couple of years, you...
Now you hear it … now you don’t
Bob Yesbek
2 years ago
The word “disco” might be considered passé, but dance clubs (the exact same thing) are still...
Guilt-free holidays in five easy steps
Bob Yesbek
2 years ago
An increasing number of Cape Region restaurants are open for Thanksgiving, some with huge buffets,...
Industry pros gather to toast Delaware restaurants
Bob Yesbek
2 years ago
Nobody can throw a party like the Delaware Restaurant Association. Let’s face it: Hospitality is...
Spice is culture, environment … and cravings!
Bob Yesbek
2 years ago
If you went skydiving yesterday, will your chili rellenos at Mariachi taste extra spicy today? If...
New Lewes eatery mixes contemporary and traditional...
Bob Yesbek
2 years ago
Last Saturday night I had the pleasure of attending the media/friends & family party at the...
Explore the spirit world in the Cape Region
2 years ago
The James Beard Foundation, along with the Wine Spectator, TripAdvisor, the National Restaurant...
When it comes to ‘craft,’ it’s not all about beer
Bob Yesbek
2 years ago
Our Cape Region is home to a significant number of small businesses that specialize in unique food...
The music is coming – get out there and enjoy it!
Bob Yesbek
2 years ago
With the approach of our two October jazz fests, the time has arrived when my appreciation for our...
‘I’m doing my thing until I can’t’
Bob Yesbek
2 years ago
I’ve written time and time again about how our brave restaurateurs weather the vagaries of a...
The endless round of buying, cooking, eating – ain’t...
Bob Yesbek
2 years ago
We cook. We eat. We buy stuff. We eat some more. It’s what we do. Our very own Culinary Coast (...
Local eateries step up to the plate for the less...
Bob Yesbek
2 years ago
Last week I had the honor of joining fellow Meals on Wheels Lewes-Rehoboth board member John Wolfle...
Taking the long view as the season winds down
Bob Yesbek
2 years ago
The Nation’s Summer Capital is a recognized culinary destination. The James Beard Foundation, Zagat...
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