The Business of Eating

So many restaurants, so little time! Food writer Bob Yesbek gives readers a sneak peek behind the scenes, exposing the inner workings of the local culinary industry, from the farm to the table and everything in between. He can be reached at Bob@RehobothFoodie.com.

Peppers are the spice of life – if you dare!

Bob Yesbek
5 years ago
Y’never know when you’ll hit a nerve. Good, bad or indifferent, it’s nice to know that somebody’s...

Nothin’ like wings and ice cream to warm up a chilly...

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5 years ago
One of the highlights of the annual Polar Plunge weekend is the Fire & Ice throwdown. What...

Ninety-nine. A romantic - and lucky - number in...

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5 years ago
Back when I moved to the Cape Region, one had to be careful not to get hungry in the Bethany Beach...

Skilled chefs make the best use of the ingredients...

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5 years ago
There’s so much that happens behind the scenes in this business of eating. We all know that healthy...

Now you can enjoy beach eats and never leave your...

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5 years ago
One of the great things about this business of eating is all the different ways you can get...

This guilty pleasure is a Sussex County favorite

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5 years ago
Last week I had the pleasure of catching a brilliantly moderated radio interview with “Pinball...

And the cheese stands alone - or does it?

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5 years ago
The timid dare not speak its name. But for centuries its siren song has lured the innocent into its...

Now you see it - now you don’t

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5 years ago
Beach resorts have a way of playing sleight-of-hand with restaurants. Competition is fierce, and if...

Bird, brisket, babaganouj … and beyond

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5 years ago
I wouldn’t dare print this article before Christmas Day. My intrepid readers can be militant about...

The Cape Region can do a whole lot better than milk ...

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5 years ago
Dear Santa,  This letter is being provided to you as a public service to prepare you for your...

Landscapers provide delectable curb appeal for our...

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5 years ago
A pretty reliable measure of a well-run and well-designed restaurant is not necessarily how many...

Michelin-starred chef gets social in Rehoboth

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5 years ago
Chef Nate Leonard and his wife Lisa are quietly making a name for themselves at 208 Social where...

Longtime Rehoboth baker celebrates sweet memories 

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5 years ago
Last week I had the pleasure of spending my Thanksgiving with the friendly crew at Fork & Flask...

Even more gift ideas for the foodie in your life

Bob Yesbek
6 years ago
Cape Gazette Associate Editor Jen Ellingsworth and her team are the talent behind the booklets that...

Five years is a milestone in this business of eating

Bob Yesbek
6 years ago
I’ve always cherished the old saying, “Time flies when you’re eating good pancakes!” And nowhere is...

Gourmet shops offer great tastes in good taste

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6 years ago
A psychotherapist friend of mine often talks about “the law of unintended consequences,” where an...

Restaurant dining involves promises fulfilled - or...

Bob Yesbek
6 years ago
A few weeks ago I wrote that my email boxes have always been a good indicator of the zeitgeist -...

So many crab cakes! So little time

Bob Yesbek
6 years ago
Every morning, I pour myself a cup of coffee with a bit of mocha and a pinch of finely ground ancho...

Cape Region food and music: The perfect pairing!

6 years ago
Nowadays here in the Cape Region you can’t throw a bottle of 2003 Château Lafite Rothschild...

A wood-fired pioneer turns 20 in Lewes

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6 years ago
I’ve always had a pretty good “taste memory.” It’s been years, but with a little concentration I...

Milton celebrates great food and Delaware history...

Bob Yesbek
6 years ago
Last week I had the pleasure of joining the Milton Historical Society, a bunch of amazing chefs and...

Business breeds business in the third block of The...

Bob Yesbek
6 years ago
It all started with a little gas station near the corner of Rehoboth and Lake avenues where...

Off-season makes casual dining even more fun

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6 years ago
Occasionally I allow myself to slide down the slippery (and often tasty) slope of casual dining,...

In a culinary destination, service is always king

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6 years ago
One of the highest - and lowest - points in the ownership of my most recent restaurant was the...

From eggs in Delmarva to poultry worldwide

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6 years ago
Several weeks ago I had the pleasure of meeting Jim Perdue, executive chairman of the family of...

Now’s the time to dine out - outside!

Bob Yesbek
6 years ago
Next week officially ushers in our cherished shoulder season! The weather is (generally) more...

Have a hot - and sweet - time in downtown Rehoboth

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6 years ago
Much of Rehoboth’s history is chronicled by the succession of restaurants that come and go. But,...

We still remember Matt

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6 years ago
In just a few days it will be exactly four years since we lost chef, entrepreneur and...

Keeping it clean in this business of eating

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6 years ago
I get about 60-100 emails a day from Cape Region locals and vacationers. One subject that appears...

A hidden gem - and a lot of history - on Wilmington...

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6 years ago
How many of you remember Mimi’s Fruit Bowl? The little health-food stand opened almost 35 years ago...

Pleasant dining is about more than just good taste

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6 years ago
Restaurateurs know that their guests eat with their eyes. Sure, the food has to taste good in the...

The Cape Region can be crafty when it comes to sips ...

Bob Yesbek
6 years ago
The Cape Region is home to countless small businesses that specialize in food products. With the...

No need for walls or a roof when dining at the beach

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6 years ago
As the season settles in once and for all, few things can be more celebratory than eating out -...

The stakes might be high, but the steaks are worth it

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6 years ago
Somebody's watching you at 1776 Steakhouse. Of course, your server and bartender keep an eye on you...

Twenty-four ways to impress your holiday visitors

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6 years ago
As holiday weekends approach, I get numerous emails from people who want their summertime...

Ocean-block restaurant lore on Rehoboth Avenue

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6 years ago
Seems like I hit a nerve a few weeks ago when I rattled off a list of Rehoboth eateries that are 35...

Pizza: A slice of life that comes in all shapes,...

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6 years ago
My parents loved pizza. It was a rare weekend night when mom wouldn't make that fateful call to the...

Local businesses step up to the plate for homebound...

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6 years ago
Last week's fifth Annual Top Chef of the Culinary Coast event was one of the most successful ever...

A handy program guide to Restaurant Week 2018

Bob Yesbek
6 years ago
I receive so many emails asking for my pick hits at local restaurants. So what better time than the...

The Memorial Day 2018 Restaurant Roundup

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6 years ago
The target is Memorial Day as owners of Rehoboth-area bistros put the finishing touches on their...

In the chef's kitchen with Matt Cornelius

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6 years ago
There are chefs - and then there are cooks. And yes, despite the hype (which I admit to...

Sip, bite, vote - and help feed our local homebound...

Bob Yesbek
6 years ago
It seemed like a good idea. (I thought.) Why not schedule the 2017 Meals on Wheels Top Chef of the...

Success is the antidote to 'restaurant ADD'

Bob Yesbek
6 years ago
I enjoy doing the occasional shout out to some of the people who risked their time and their money...

A peek into the hidden world of cruise ship cookery

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6 years ago
One of the facts of life in The Business of Eating is that a piece of bacon will probably cost you...

Tucked-away carryout packs big flavor and good...

Bob Yesbek
6 years ago
I'm always amused when local businesspeople - many of whom have lived here at the beach much longer...

A celebratory week for Del. high schoolers and our...

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6 years ago
It’s no secret that restaurants here in the Cape Region are finding it harder and harder to locate...

Relax! Leave the cooking - and cleaning - to us

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6 years ago
It's the best of both worlds: Food and service worthy of the finest restaurants, yet you dine in...

Carnevale in April helps Delaware high schoolers...

Bob Yesbek
6 years ago
Have you bought your tickets for the third annual Carnevale? At 6 p.m., Tuesday, April 10, the...

Reflect on the true meaning of National Hamburger Day

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6 years ago
I'm a little disappointed that Walmart and Target haven't yet filled their shelves with National...

Local Mexican joints serve up a variety of tastes

Bob Yesbek
6 years ago
Last summer some foodie guy rambled on about hot sauce in a column called Steppin' Up to the Plate...

A Jersey favorite boasts a multi-state following

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6 years ago
Remember Taylor Pork Roll? Maybe you called it Taylor Ham. Call it what you will, but one of my...

A little respect + good management = good service

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6 years ago
I ran an article several years ago in Beach Paper that received a record number of responses - all...

Spice is the variety of life

Bob Yesbek
6 years ago
I love making reference to "spice wimps." I think it's funny. I'm not sure everyone does. That...

Local eateries love to go off-menu for special events

Bob Yesbek
6 years ago
The Spanish word for saffron is Azafran. A member of the iris family, saffron is harvested from the...

Behold the semi-annual hidden-gems treasure map

Bob Yesbek
6 years ago
Here in my little corner of the Cape Gazette, I pride myself on being an equal-opportunity eater...

Wings. Cocktails. Finger food. Music. And they...

Bob Yesbek
6 years ago
After consuming all those spicy wings at Ocean 98's Best Wings at the Beach competition at Crooked...

You can't hear the cheese if your hands are deaf

Bob Yesbek
6 years ago
One of the auction items at last year's Carnevale event to benefit the Rehoboth Foodie/Touch of...

Eight mixologists help Delaware high schoolers...

Bob Yesbek
6 years ago
From 4 to 7 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 28, eight local celebrity bartenders will make Fork + Flask @ Nage...

Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder

Bob Yesbek
6 years ago
I'm sure beer lovers will agree that singer and humorist Kinky Friedman summed it up pretty well...

Wait! There's an app for that

Bob Yesbek
6 years ago
Put down your smartphone. It’s not that kind of app. Though the line is a little blurred among...