A decision to make a quick trip to Rehoboth on a beautiful day in April led us to walk through a handsome residential area in the beach town.
On our way back to the beach, we stumbled across DiFebo’s, the new restaurant at the former of long-time Italian dining spot, Adriatico.
DiFebo’s has been operating in Bethany Beach for a quarter of a century under the ownership of a well-known family of Delaware restaurateurs. In northern Delaware, a relative owns the Wilmington staple Feby’s Fishery.
In Bethany, DiFebo’s is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. On the day of our visit to Rehoboth, DiFebo’s was only open for dinner, with lunch coming later this month.
Based on recent stories on the new dining spot, co-owner Lisa DiFebo, Osias, had been planning to expand to Rehoboth, an area with its larger year-around population that is keeping more businesses open year around. The former Adriatico dining rooms have undergone an impressive makeover with a light, airy décor that reflects its setting near the beach.
The popular outdoor dining area remains. We opted for an early dinner, shortly after DiFebo’s opened.
We were the first diners to arrive for the day at the friendly, fully staffed restaurant.
DiFebro’s is bringing more traditional Italian cuisine to a Rehoboth dining scene that can be a bit on the foofoo side during the summer season.
The restaurant prides itself on the family recipe for its red sauce and freshly made ravioli. We were not to be disappointed. The ravioli with red sauce and meatball ($16) came in a couple of steps above many similar offerings elsewhere in the state. The portion, while large, was filling, but not at “pack it up and take it home” size.
The second selection was the daily special, crab ravioli with a fresh spinach and Parmesan cream sauce. At $26, it was on the pricey side, but worth every penny, The ravioli were generously stuffed with crab meat and the sauce was memorable.
The quality of food and friendliness of DiFebo’s will be tested by the summer rush and the foodie tastes of many visitors. The menu and daily special should be sufficient for the more adventurous and a nice refuge for those hoping for the more traditional fare.
Update:
After a holiday shopping trip to the outlets, we stopped by for a late lunch on another unseasonably warm date.
We stuck with the basics, with the tasty meatball appetizers, chicken parmesan, and cheese lasagna.
The sauce was again the star of all three of the comfort food dishes, which were perfectly cooked and well seasoned. That’s not always the case when restaurants add lunch.
Birthday, food truck for Drip Cafe (April 2015)
Hockessin’s Drip Cafe is celebrating its second birthday. During its brief existence, the coffee, breakfast and lunch spot has gained a devoted following with its attention to detail and some interesting menu items at a reasonable price.
Now, Drip Cafe is joining the growing ranks of food trucks in the area, with a “Brunch” truck.
The vehicle is expected to visit employment sites and events where attendees are now looking for food trucks.
