Happy New Year Retro Roadmap Readers! This morning I donned my New Years Day apron, whipped up a batch of beans and rice (a nod to Retro Roadhusband’s dad’s “Hoppin John”) and spent 4 hours uploading the video below (and I have a totally new appreciation for our high speed internet connection back home.) Today [...]
Louie’s Pizza Rehoboth DE – Mod Betty’s Fave Pizza at The Beach!
June 24, 2011 By 2 Comments
Best slices on the boardwalk. OK technically on Rehoboth Avenue (since 1974). Yum! (I just got the story of this Alfred E. Newman painting from Tim Gouvas – as we’d say at home it’s wicked interesting! But typing it on my phone won’t do it justice – stay tuned!) Louie’s Pizza www.RetroRoadmap.com
Harry Louie Laundry & Dry Cleaning – Dover, DE – Great Vintage Neon Sign!
December 27, 2010 By 6 Comments
Sometimes going down a different street can make all the difference- as it is exactly how I found this great vintage neon sign and wonderful vintage building housing Harry Louie Laundry and Dry Cleaning in downtown Dover, DE. (Looks like Happy Louie on this bright December day!) I was taking an alternate route to Spence’s [...]
A Vintage Summer Treat- Crabs at Sambo’s Tavern Leipsic DE
August 10, 2010 By Leave a Comment
I’ve started my new year off right, and one of the best things I’ve done in these past 3 days is to FINALLY go to Sambo’s Tavern in Leipsic DE for crabs! Don’t let the fact that it’s a NASCAR fan frequented tavern scare you off, unless you have folks under 21 in your party, [...]
Yay it’s still there! Fabulous Kirby & Holloway Sign Rt 13 Dover, DE
June 18, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Main Street, Newark DE – 3 Cool Old Businesses Still Going Strong!
May 25, 2010 By 5 Comments
I can’t tell you how delighted I was to re-visit Main Street in Newark Delaware to find 3 of my favorite old fashioned businesses still going strong. Next time you need a tasty breakfast, baked goods or random sundries from a 5 and 10, head to this stretch of road near the University of Delaware [...]
Clayton Theatre Dagsboro, DE – Celebrating 60+ Years of Movies!
October 31, 2009 By Leave a Comment
I am happy to report that the Clayton Theatre in Dagsboro DE looks better than ever! The only single screen movie theater in the state of Delaware, it also has a glorious vintage neon sign which is beautiful to behold when lit up. Here’s what I wrote about it back in 2003, in my very [...]
Vintage Costume Jewelry Mecca – Millsboro Bazaar, Millsboro DE
October 31, 2009 By 1 Comment
I am thrilled to report that two of the places I wrote back in the day about for my Bystander Unchained column are still going strong! First up we have the vintage costume jewelry and accessories mecca, The Millsboro Bazaar in Millsboro Delaware. I was in luck today when owner Dave Mayer was behind the [...]
Diner Sign Photo Op Milford Delaware
October 31, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The Milford Diner has a kickin’ diner sign! ( I just wish they didn’t cover over the diner!) Milford Diner Sign 1042 N Walnut St Milford, DE 19963-1222 (302) 422-6111 View DE – Delaware Retro RoadMAP in a larger map
Hey Larry! Another Abandoned Lunchonette – UPDATE!
October 31, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Driving down Route 113 in Ellendale Delaware I caught a glimpse of stainless steel and red behind the foliage. I turned the car around immediately and honestly didn’t see the Keep Out sign as I pulled in the driveway for a closer look – I only see it now from across the highway as I [...]