Dollars & Sense

There’s no question that the lineup of cuisine throughout the area is a difficult one to compete with, but brothers-in-law Carl Moyer and Aaron Doyle have seemed to have had no problems stepping into the scene. Fresh baked breads, hand-sliced cheeses and meats to order, and pasta and shrimp salads made from scratch are helping The Chef’s Pantry become the community’s acclaimed delicatessen.

For those looking for the refreshing treat of an ice cream cone or sundae without all the hassle of trying to find a parking space, Beach Plaza Scoops could be just the ticket. Beach Plaza Scoops has old favorites Jack and Jill ice cream and Philadelphia Water Ice. Cone or cup, sundaes, milkshakes or banana splits, the shop could fill a sweet tooth craving for nearly anybody.

Sometimes you have to meet your customers where they are. A good example might be La Bamba – a Mexican restaurant in the heart of Dagsboro that has recently gotten a facelift and changed its name. When asked why she made the change, from Rincón Jarocho to La Bamba, owner and cook Lorena Mora said it was simply because La Bamba is easier for Americans to remember and pronounce.

Running a seafood market is not exactly how David and Beth Long envisioned spending time as grandparents, but nevertheless, the opportunity came knocking on their door.

“Who better to build your home than the man who designed it?”

Sláinte Pub and Restaurant – a new eatery and bar on Route 54 in West Fenwick Island – boasts both authentic Irish cuisine and traditional Irish hospitality. The restaurant held its soft opening over Memorial Day weekend, with a packed house by word of mouth alone, and plans are to hold an official grand opening June 25 and 26.

A decade ago, Ruthie Parramore had never dreamt she’d be at the helm of her own bakery, satisfying the sweet tooth of hundreds of people, young and old. Now, Ruthie’s Bethany Beach Bakery is aiming to bring back a local tradition and continue a family legacy.

Each season, restaurant establishments do what they can to provide great service and food to locals and vacationers, alike, but few can claim the longevity and dedication that Warren’s Station has brought in Fenwick Island. This summer, the area staple will celebrate half a century at the Delaware shore – an accomplishment that few local restaurant owners can boast.

The Café on 26 opened its doors in Ocean View on May 1, with a goal of bringing outstanding coffees and delicious, health-minded meals to their customers. Co-owners Cathy Berzins and Maria Fraser have combined their decades of business and restaurant experience in an effort to transform the former fine-dining restaurant the Oak Arbor Inn into a casual bistro that keeps patrons coming back, day after day.

Anyone driving down Route 1 cannot help but notice the renovations that have been done at the East Hickman Beach Plaza. Miranda and Hardt Contracting was the construction team behind those renovations, which are now nearing completion.

Anybody knows it’s hard to get two people to agree on something sometimes, let alone more than 500. And yet, the Salt Pond Homeowner’s Association did just that and is going strong after deciding nearly three years ago that they would collectively purchase the golf course that lies within their community, just outside of Bethany Beach off of Fred Hudson Road and Cedar Neck Road.

Since the age of 12, Janilyn Elias recalls the family trips to the Delaware beaches throughout the summertime, and working at the then-and-now, well-known establishments, like The Right Angle and Dirty Harry’s. This spring, she’s brought a little bit more to Fenwick Island, too, with Indulgence, the newest head-turning gift shop in the Village of Fenwick. Once inside, shoppers will notice an array of products for themselves and their four-legged friends. As Elias describes, Indulgence sports unique gifts for pets and their people.

In 2006 – when Jerry Richard first opened Steakhouse 26 in the Millville Town Center – the establishment quickly became a favorite for beachgoers and locals alike. The dimly lit restaurant reflected the look of an urban, fine-dining steakhouse. But, a struggling economy and inflation in the beef industry now has the place singing a different tune. Now, simply known as “twenty-six,” Richard’s restaurant blends a fresh, coastal menu, raw bar and a newly hired chef with a local staple, while retaining some of the aspects that customers have grown to love.

Ocean Pines Golf and Country Club will host the annual Ravens Roost #44 Scholarship Golf Tournament on June 4, starting at 9 a.m. Funds from the event provide for the awarding of two scholarships each, to graduating seniors from Stephen Decatur High School, Worcester Prep and Indian River High School.

Advertisements on television, radio and in magazines recognize Verizon Wireless as one of the largest and most rapidly growing telecommunications providers, and with a new store location popping up in Millville recently, many of their local customers can breathe a little easier.