I haven't meant to be neglectful of the blog lately, just have been up to my eyeballs in assignments.
It's been a crazy, crazy few weeks and we've finally finished up our super-sized 55Hours section - 55 ways to do summer on a budget. Look for it on newsstands on Friday - stories should go online later today....
Friday also brings my Life section story on Emeril's Chop House at the new Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem, Pa.
(Here's the link to the story.)
It takes less than two hours to drive there (think about the same amount of time it takes to go from Wilmington to, maybe, Fenwick Island?) Well, if you don't get lost - like photographer Jennifer Corbett and I did on Tuesday. We were chatting in the car and missed the Bethlehem exit and even GPS wasn't sure where we were at one point.
Reasons to drive to Bethlehem: If you're looking for a new gambling outlet to play slots - casino opens on Friday - and if you're a huge Emeril fan and absolutely MUST eat in one of his restaurants. (Just don't expect to see him in the kitchen that often.) Prices aren't bad for a white tablecloth eatery - entrees about $24 to $42 (that's for a 22-ounce bone-in ribeye.)
We sampled both the herb goat cheese stuffed Amish chicken breast and the filet mignon at the press lunch. The chicken was moist and the filet was very good - nice char on the outside - though I found Emeril's homemade sweet and smoky Worcestershire sauce to be a little too much. (It has a slight throat burning after taste.) The strawberry rhubarb pie with Penn State Creamery vanilla bean ice cream was excellent.
When Jen and I were leaving, we saw a store in Bethlehem called Tallarico's Chocolates. I almost stopped in to chat - long lost relatives perhaps?
What else is going on?
- Looks like the new Kooma Sushi & Lounge Bar is open at the Wilmington Riverfront, 400 Justison St. Visit http://www.gokoomarestaurant.com/ I'm hoping to get a first look soon. I'll fill you in.
- I've been overwhelmed - overwhelmed! - by the amount of comments (135) and emails (100 plus) about where to find the best crab cakes.
The quest begins this weekend. I have a lot of miles to travel and cakes to eat. Stay tuned.
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