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Running of the Bull ready for revelry Aug. 21

The Starboard’s famous bull is
vaxxed and ready to make his come-
back at the 24th Annual Running of
the Bull, Saturday, Aug. 21. Dewey
Beach’s premier holiday weekend that
paints the town Pamplona is ready for
its 24th year and a celebratory week-
end that is sure to end the summer on
a high note.

Michael McDonnell, one of the
founders of the original Bull Run, said
he couldn’t be more excited to see his
favorite sight in Dewey Beach again.
“One of the more hilarious parts of
the Bull Run is seeing the traditional
Pamplona attire for the event. When I
look out over the crowd and see a sea
of white shirts and red bandanas, it is
just such a highlight for me! I feel like
I’m right back in Spain,” he said.

THIS YEAR’S MATADOR IS LOCAL SUBMITTED PHOTO
CELEBRITY AND BEER BREWER
EXTRAORDINAIRE SAM CALAGIONE, Proceeds from Running of the Bull festivities go to the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company.
FOUNDER OF DOGFISH HEAD CRAFT
BREWERY. all year, and training for the fight of which he will personally be judging to the best-looking Hemingway in
his life. and handing out prizes. To be the attendance.
This year’s matador is local celeb- best-looking Ernest in the crowd,
rity and beer brewer extraordinaire Also back in action this year by start the beard growth now! McDon- Music will start at 11a.m.; the big
Sam Calagione, founder of Dogfish popular demand, McDonnell will nell will announce the winner and bull run will begin at 2 p.m.; and the
Head Craft Brewery. He will be formalize the tradition of the Ernest give away a Starboard gift certificate matador and bull will enter the ring
bringing his lively personality into Hemingway Lookalike Contest, for thereafter.
the ring this year, but it remains to
be seen whether his special brand of
quick wit and physical deftness will
be enough to run up against the likes
of the bull, who has been in respite

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So you like the
hidden gems, huh?

STEPPIN’ UP Chef/owner Dennis Forbes’ REHOBOTHFOODIE.COM PHOTOS
TO THE PLATE Cool Springs Fish Bar is truly
one of the best seafood spots Yes, I did say the seafood was excellent at Cool Springs in Dover, but if Chef Dennis' spicy ribs are on the menu,
REHOBOTH FOODIE in the state. Forbes prepares get them. You can thank me later.
your food in a totally open
As a weekly columnist, kitchen surrounded by bar Pictured Below is Tiffany’s Venetian Box Bracelet
I’m always compli- seats. Scoring one of those It is priced very reasonably at $285.
mented (albeit a little is tantamount to digging up
surprised) when a reader asks the Holy Grail. And if you’re Shore Silver’s 4mm Box Bracelet
me to address a particular feeling a bit downscale, his Sells for $85!
subject I wrote about in the daughter hosts Restaurant 55
past. But, there it was, big as burger joint right next door. Need we say more!
life in my email box: “What Don’t leave without a cup-
happened to your hidden cake! (obviously we aren’t selling Tiffany bracelets,
gems articles?” but they are so close you can’t tell the difference in the picture)
Waaayyy down south in Open
Knowing what will - or Seaford is quite possibly Every Day
will not - hit a nerve is an the best French restaurant at 10am
inexact science. A couple of around. Chino and Karen
years ago, what started out Pedemonte’s Bon Appe-
as a lighthearted culinary tit checks all the boxes for
romp through some of our refreshingly unpretentious
neighboring towns ended up country French. It’s well
generating a flood of emails worth the 45-minute or so
and texts questioning, criticiz- drive. Also in Seaford is Dona
ing and even adding to my Maria’s Pupuseria. Not unlike
list of off-the-beaten-path Fredy Garcia and Joaquin Cor-
finds. In spite of my brilliantly tez’ Cabañas Salvadorean res-
crafted disclaimer in the last taurant across from Bethany
paragraph citing space restric- Blues Lewes, Dona Maria’s
tions for not including each features pupusas - warm corn
and every restaurant in the tortillas stuffed with pretty
tri-state area, I did feel a few much anything from cheese
pangs of guilt for passing over to beans, to beef and pork.
a few places. Tamales and fried plantains
also make the required ap-
One of those is The Back- pearances on the menu.
yard in Milton. Situated on
Route 16 halfway between Fenwick has a number of
Don Allan’s Beaches Seafood shining stars that include
and Mike Clampitt’s Po’Boys Barry Kruemmel’s Flying Fish
Creole, this friendly spot is Café. He’s battin’ a thou-
known for hearty breakfasts, sand not only with his rolls
fresh lunches and early din- but his cleverly conceived
ners. Beaches in Milton also entrees. A few blocks north is
qualifies as a hidden gem be- Jimmy’s Kitchen in Ocean Bay
cause of its particularly good Plaza (no relation to Jimmy’s
crabcakes and live entertain- Grille). Every day in season,
ment every weekend. the lanky and talkative Jimmy
pilots the flattop griddle like
Let’s venture north to Do- a 747 … until he runs out of
ver for a few of my favorites: stuff. The Nor’Easter break-
fast will fill you for several
Pomodoro Pizza in Bethany has a days. Rain or shine, there’s
great system for in-season order- always a line.
ing. You call in the afternoon and
place your order. They will give If you blink, you will miss
you a pickup number. Even though Pomodoro Pizzeria in down-
their oven is small, this process town Bethany Beach. Italian
keeps everyone happy - and your natives Rose and Brian Conte
pie is always hot and ready at the know their sauces and they
requested time. know their cheese. The mo-
ment I took my first bite, I
was reminded of some of the
best pizza I have ever eaten: at
Louie & Ernie's tiny store-
front in the Bronx. Thanks to
Rose and Brian, I no longer
have to suffer the Cross-Bronx
Expressway to get my pizza
fix. Pomodoro’s is cuddled
up to Dickie Heidenberger’s
emporium of frozen custard
on the ocean block of Garfield
Parkway.

Here comes that disclaimer
again: I’m sure I left out some-
body’s favorite place! But I
only get to splatter so much
ink onto this page, so venture
out and discover your own
hidden gems. Who knows
what you might find. If it’s
good, tell me about it.

The Rehoboth Foodie also writes The
Business of Eating column every Friday in
the Cape Gazette under the pseudonym
“Bob Yesbek.” The two of them have
never been seen in the same place at the
same time. Just sayin’.

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RAL outdoor fine art, craft show to open

The Rehoboth Art League’s SUBMITTED PHOTO DAN COOK PHOTO ON THE COVER: Rehoboth Beach
Annual Outdoor Fine Art and Patrol hosted the 44th annual
Fine Craft Show, the organi- Rehoboth Art League’s outdoor show returns to campus with more than Beach Paper Editor Lifeguard Olympics July 29.
zation’s signature event, will 100 juried artists Aug. 7-8 and Aug. 14-15. Jen Ellingsworth Shown are Delaware State Parks’
return to the Henlopen Acres Ben Sobota, left, and Dewey
campus for the first two acrylic painting, pastel paint- This year’s event will Copy Editor Beach Patrol’s C.J. Fritchman
weekends in August. ing, fine jewelry, wood, metal, continue some longtime tra- Bernadette Hearn sprinting the first leg of the 4-by-
photography, ceramics, mixed ditions, including its strong 200 soft sand relay. See more
After going virtual in 2020, media and more. level of volunteer involve- IT Manager/Photo Editor photos from the event on page 25.
this year’s outdoor show will ment, utilizing the efforts of Christopher D. Foster Cover design
bring artists back to coastal “We are pleased to be the more than 100 volunteers by Teresa Rodriguez
Delaware to showcase and event underwriter for the Re- to pull off the two-weekend CoPublisher/
sell their artwork. Now in its hoboth Art League’s Annual event. And beyond the in- General Manager For more local happenings,
48th year, the event, under- Outdoor Fine Art and Fine novative artwork that the Chris Rausch go to BeachPaper.com.
written by Jack Lingo Realtor, Craft Show,” said Bryce Lingo event brings to Rehoboth
will be held Saturday and of Jack Lingo Realtor. “It’s a Beach, the art league offers Advertising About us
Sunday, Aug. 7-8, and Aug. unique opportunity to see attendees live music, artwork Andrew Thomas Cape Gazette launched its
14-15. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 neighbors and visitors to the demos, children’s activities Kathy McGinty free visitors’ guide in 2000.
p.m., Saturdays, and 10 a.m. to coastal Delaware region join and delicious food by the Lauren Zaniewski The publication is locally
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With the exception of people who work with us all with craft-brewed beer from Abby Workman Blvd. in Lewes.
last year’s virtual event, the have a strong passion for the Dogfish Head. Edwin Krumm Web Manager
yearly outdoor show has arts and for giving back to the Mallery Galaska Kristin Sinnott
been held on the art league’s community. This aligns with The art league also will Tara Arjona
historic grounds since 1973. our overall goal and mission Continued on page 5 Teresa Rodriguez
It started simply, with many to Give Where You Live.”
artists showcasing their work
on snow fences around the
property.

Many of the art league’s
most noted artists, includ-
ing Jack Lewis and Howard
Schroeder, were annual par-
ticipants. The distinguished
show now draws artists from
across the country, and some
of this year’s juried art-
ists come from as far away
as Florida and Vermont.
As always, many local and
regional artists will be on
campus with their artwork
and display in a variety of
mediums including oil and

Let’s make this the best summer yet!

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Celtic to Classical live concerts to return Aug. 11-12

Celtic to Classical will re- Episcopal Church in Bethany audiences.” Shifrin, Ida Kavafian and the Elise and Steve Seyfried
turn to Southern Delaware in Beach. Both performances Sheridan Seyfried and Santa Fe Symphony. In 2013, founded the venerable Re-
mid-August for a fifth season, begin at 7:30 p.m. Sheridan Seyfried’s “Violin hoboth Summer Children’s
with a program designed to Ya-Jhu Yang have degrees in Concerto” was premiered Theatre in 1982, spent many
delight fans of all ages and In keeping with the latest composition from Philadel- by Pacific Symphony con- summers at the beach while
musical genres. guidance from the Cen- phia’s Curtis Institute and the certmaster Dennis Kim, who growing up.
ters for Disease Control Manhattan School of Music has performed with Celtic to
Playing piano, violin and and the State of Delaware, in New York, where their Classical. Ya-Jhu Yang’s piano The Celtic to Classical
flute, Celtic to Classical co- unvaccinated and immuno- teachers included Richard trio, “Letters to Formosa,” summer performances are
founders Sheridan Seyfried compromised individuals are Danielpour, Jennifer Higdon was performed at the Kenne- inspired by the musical eclec-
and Ya-Jhu Yang will pres- asked to wear masks. Persons and Nils Vigeland. dy Center as a prize winner ticism of Andrea Clearfield’s
ent a 60-minute program with a cough, fever or COV- of the 2009 Washington Philadelphia Salon concerts
featuring classical works ID-like symptoms are asked Their works have been International Competition. and motivated by a desire to
by Beethoven, Handel and to refrain from attending. performed around the find joy in different modes of
Mozart, along with Celtic world by musicians and Seyfried, whose parents musical expression.
fiddling, New Age music and In lieu of ticketed admis- ensembles including David
Jethro Tull’s arrangement sion, Celtic to Classical
of a famous Renaissance accepts a free-will offering,
madrigal. Highlights include with a suggested contribution
a thrilling four-hand piano of $15.
performance, a lively flute-
violin duet and an original “We very much missed
arrangement by Seyfried. connecting with our audienc-
es at the beach last summer
The duo will perform during the pandemic,” Sey-
identical programs Wednes- fried said. “While we won’t
day, Aug. 11, at Epworth have as large an ensemble as
United Methodist Church in in previous years or perform
Rehoboth Beach, and Thurs- at as many venues, we’re
day, Aug. 12, at St. Martha’s looking forward to presenting
an eclectic program for live

RAL portunity to win a piece of
artwork by longtime outdoor
Continued from page 4 show artist Damon Pla, who
have on display its 83rd owns his namesake gallery
annual members’ fine art in Ocean View and is known
exhibition, as well as solo for his surreal acrylic paint-
shows including John ings. The full-time artist has
Clendening’s Experiencing donated two canvas repro-
America’s Great Outdoors ductions of his oil paintings
in the Ventures Gallery and to the Rehoboth Art League
Melissa May’s re-Interpreted to help raise funds to support
in the Homestead. its education and exhibition
programs.
As always, the Homestead
docents will be holding an Pla’s pieces, “Remaining Si-
online auction of artwork lent,” a 36-by-36-inch framed
donated by the outdoor show reproduction, and “The
artists as a fundraiser for Memory of Leaving Home,” a
preservation projects in the 28-by-38-inch framed repro-
art league’s historic buildings. duction, are each valued at
$750 and on display in the
The art league provides Corkran Gallery.
complimentary transporta-
tion to the event with Jolly Raffle tickets are $5 per
Trolley shuttles, which stop ticket or five for $20 and may
at Rehoboth Elementary be purchased at Rehoboth
School, 500 Stockley St., Re- Art League. The winning
hoboth Beach. tickets will be drawn at 4
p.m., Sunday, Aug. 15.
Patrons at this year’s
outdoor fine art and fine For more information, go to
craft show will have an op- rehobothartleague.org or call
302-227-8408.

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