Mark
@markontheshore.bsky.social
I am a world traveller, I have taught at university, lived in Beijing, Sydney, London, and Belgium. I now live on the Delmarva. I love dogs, good food, wine, medical science, history, and art. I am now retired and write a travel blog. J'etudie français.
Valentine's Day is almost here, romance is in the air, and nothing says romance like a French Bistro.
My review of Bon Appétit in #Seaford #Delaware.
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#frenchcuisine
My review of Bon Appétit in #Seaford #Delaware.
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#frenchcuisine
February 9, 2026 at 2:37 PM
Valentine's Day is almost here, romance is in the air, and nothing says romance like a French Bistro.
My review of Bon Appétit in #Seaford #Delaware.
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#frenchcuisine
My review of Bon Appétit in #Seaford #Delaware.
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#frenchcuisine
Finding a good Thai restaurant is always an occasion for celebration. We are fortunate in #Salisbury to have so many excellent #asiancuisine restaurants.
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#Maryland #Thaicuisine
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#Maryland #Thaicuisine
January 26, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Finding a good Thai restaurant is always an occasion for celebration. We are fortunate in #Salisbury to have so many excellent #asiancuisine restaurants.
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#Maryland #Thaicuisine
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#Maryland #Thaicuisine
The main take away from my journey through the world of #craftbrewing is the pride, dedication, and passion of craft brewers for their craft. This is especially true of the people at Cyprus Roots in #PocomokeCity, #Maryland.
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#bskybeer, #beer #Chesapeake
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#bskybeer, #beer #Chesapeake
January 22, 2026 at 12:34 PM
The main take away from my journey through the world of #craftbrewing is the pride, dedication, and passion of craft brewers for their craft. This is especially true of the people at Cyprus Roots in #PocomokeCity, #Maryland.
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#bskybeer, #beer #Chesapeake
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#bskybeer, #beer #Chesapeake
This area is full of national parks and refuges, one of my favorites is #Assateague National Seashore, near both #Berlin and #Oceancity, #Maryland. This park is famous for its #beach, #marshlands, and wild #horses.
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My Review:
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January 19, 2026 at 2:15 PM
This area is full of national parks and refuges, one of my favorites is #Assateague National Seashore, near both #Berlin and #Oceancity, #Maryland. This park is famous for its #beach, #marshlands, and wild #horses.
My Review:
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My Review:
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We have lived here nearly ten years. But it is only in the last few that I have made an effort to explore our new home. Here is my review of #Trappe. A little gem of a town, that embodies the essence of rural #Maryland
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#Chesapeake
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#Chesapeake
January 15, 2026 at 2:57 PM
We have lived here nearly ten years. But it is only in the last few that I have made an effort to explore our new home. Here is my review of #Trappe. A little gem of a town, that embodies the essence of rural #Maryland
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#Chesapeake
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#Chesapeake
Too often traveling in rural America means mediocre (or worse) food. But that need not be. I love driving in the gently rolling farmland of the Eastern Shore. On one such drive I found the Preston Roadhouse. I love their sprouts!
My review:
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#Preston #Maryland
My review:
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#Preston #Maryland
January 12, 2026 at 2:27 PM
Too often traveling in rural America means mediocre (or worse) food. But that need not be. I love driving in the gently rolling farmland of the Eastern Shore. On one such drive I found the Preston Roadhouse. I love their sprouts!
My review:
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#Preston #Maryland
My review:
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#Preston #Maryland
I love Asian cuisine and interior design. We are fortunate here that in spite of it being a small community, #Salisbury has a surprising number of excellent Asian restaurants.
The newest and best addition, Koji:
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#Maryland #Cheasapeake #Japanesecuisine #Koreancuisine
The newest and best addition, Koji:
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#Maryland #Cheasapeake #Japanesecuisine #Koreancuisine
January 8, 2026 at 12:31 PM
I love Asian cuisine and interior design. We are fortunate here that in spite of it being a small community, #Salisbury has a surprising number of excellent Asian restaurants.
The newest and best addition, Koji:
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#Maryland #Cheasapeake #Japanesecuisine #Koreancuisine
The newest and best addition, Koji:
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#Maryland #Cheasapeake #Japanesecuisine #Koreancuisine
You can't write about Delmarva without reviewing #barbecue restaurants. Barbecue plays a large role in local cuisine and culture. Barbecue, done well, can be sublime.
My first review on this topic, The Groove:
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#Salisbury #Maryland #Chesapeake
My first review on this topic, The Groove:
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#Salisbury #Maryland #Chesapeake
January 5, 2026 at 2:55 PM
You can't write about Delmarva without reviewing #barbecue restaurants. Barbecue plays a large role in local cuisine and culture. Barbecue, done well, can be sublime.
My first review on this topic, The Groove:
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#Salisbury #Maryland #Chesapeake
My first review on this topic, The Groove:
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#Salisbury #Maryland #Chesapeake
New Year's Day seems like the perfect time to talk about #pizza, specifically Roman pala pizza.
I recently visited Roma Alla Pala in Easton. If you haven't tried pala style pizza, you might want to give it a try.
My review:
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#Easton #Maryland #Chesapeake
I recently visited Roma Alla Pala in Easton. If you haven't tried pala style pizza, you might want to give it a try.
My review:
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#Easton #Maryland #Chesapeake
January 1, 2026 at 4:42 PM
New Year's Day seems like the perfect time to talk about #pizza, specifically Roman pala pizza.
I recently visited Roma Alla Pala in Easton. If you haven't tried pala style pizza, you might want to give it a try.
My review:
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#Easton #Maryland #Chesapeake
I recently visited Roma Alla Pala in Easton. If you haven't tried pala style pizza, you might want to give it a try.
My review:
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#Easton #Maryland #Chesapeake
Distillers, vintners, and brewers, oh my! When I started this project, I quickly learned that you cannot write about Delmarva without writing about our #distillery, #vineyard, and #craftbrewer industries.
I have devoted a section of my blog to this industry:
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I have devoted a section of my blog to this industry:
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December 29, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Distillers, vintners, and brewers, oh my! When I started this project, I quickly learned that you cannot write about Delmarva without writing about our #distillery, #vineyard, and #craftbrewer industries.
I have devoted a section of my blog to this industry:
www.markontheshore.net/the-best-of-...
I have devoted a section of my blog to this industry:
www.markontheshore.net/the-best-of-...
#Lewes, #Delaware is one of my favorite towns and the perfect marriage of #beach, culture, excellent dining, historic architecture, and natural beauty.
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#historicvillage #historymuseum #CapeHenlopen
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#historicvillage #historymuseum #CapeHenlopen
December 26, 2025 at 2:08 PM
#Lewes, #Delaware is one of my favorite towns and the perfect marriage of #beach, culture, excellent dining, historic architecture, and natural beauty.
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#historicvillage #historymuseum #CapeHenlopen
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#historicvillage #historymuseum #CapeHenlopen
To me, there is nothing more beautiful than a #vineyard on a winter's day. There is something about a vineyard that puts me in awe of the wonder of nature and the ingenuity and perseverance of humanity.
My review: Salted Vines
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#Delaware #wine #bethanybeach
My review: Salted Vines
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#Delaware #wine #bethanybeach
December 22, 2025 at 2:37 PM
To me, there is nothing more beautiful than a #vineyard on a winter's day. There is something about a vineyard that puts me in awe of the wonder of nature and the ingenuity and perseverance of humanity.
My review: Salted Vines
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#Delaware #wine #bethanybeach
My review: Salted Vines
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#Delaware #wine #bethanybeach
There are an abundance of craft brewers on the Delmarva Coast. Beer, burgers, and beach is just one of life's great combinations. That combination is the theme of Ocean View Brewing Company.
My review:
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#bethanybeach #Delaware #craftbrewer #beer
My review:
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#bethanybeach #Delaware #craftbrewer #beer
December 18, 2025 at 1:19 PM
There are an abundance of craft brewers on the Delmarva Coast. Beer, burgers, and beach is just one of life's great combinations. That combination is the theme of Ocean View Brewing Company.
My review:
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#bethanybeach #Delaware #craftbrewer #beer
My review:
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#bethanybeach #Delaware #craftbrewer #beer
What will you find at the #Lewes Maritime Museum at Cannonball House? The history of wireless, EMF meters, Sally the #ghost, cannonballs, and the War of 1812. You get all of this, and it is free.
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#historymuseum #Delaware #capehenlopen
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#historymuseum #Delaware #capehenlopen
December 15, 2025 at 2:33 PM
What will you find at the #Lewes Maritime Museum at Cannonball House? The history of wireless, EMF meters, Sally the #ghost, cannonballs, and the War of 1812. You get all of this, and it is free.
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#historymuseum #Delaware #capehenlopen
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#historymuseum #Delaware #capehenlopen
This area is noted for its excellent #craftbrewers. Sinepuxent Brewing, located on a bayside working farm, produces one of my favorite Belgian ales.
My review:
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#Berlin #Oceancity #Maryland #belgianale #beer
My review:
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#Berlin #Oceancity #Maryland #belgianale #beer
December 11, 2025 at 3:01 PM
This area is noted for its excellent #craftbrewers. Sinepuxent Brewing, located on a bayside working farm, produces one of my favorite Belgian ales.
My review:
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#Berlin #Oceancity #Maryland #belgianale #beer
My review:
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#Berlin #Oceancity #Maryland #belgianale #beer
When people list their favorite cuisines, no one, not even the Irish, say Irish cuisine. But if you want hearty food, good beer, and high spirits. You can't beat an #IrishPub
Review: Irish Penny
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#Salisbury #beer #pub #Maryland
Review: Irish Penny
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#Salisbury #beer #pub #Maryland
December 8, 2025 at 2:18 PM
When people list their favorite cuisines, no one, not even the Irish, say Irish cuisine. But if you want hearty food, good beer, and high spirits. You can't beat an #IrishPub
Review: Irish Penny
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#Salisbury #beer #pub #Maryland
Review: Irish Penny
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#Salisbury #beer #pub #Maryland
The Zwaanendael Museum in Lewes celebrates Delaware's Dutch pedigree and the fact that the Zwaanendael colony, founded in 1631, is what saved Delaware from becoming part of Maryland. Though it did not save them from being absorbed by Pennsylvania.
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#lewes #Delaware #Historymuseum
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#lewes #Delaware #Historymuseum
December 4, 2025 at 3:47 PM
The Zwaanendael Museum in Lewes celebrates Delaware's Dutch pedigree and the fact that the Zwaanendael colony, founded in 1631, is what saved Delaware from becoming part of Maryland. Though it did not save them from being absorbed by Pennsylvania.
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#lewes #Delaware #Historymuseum
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#lewes #Delaware #Historymuseum
One of the great joys living here is the extensive number of #craftbrewer, #distillery, and #vineyard companies. I could write an entire blog on this genre alone. I recently visited one of the better local brewers, Lewes Brewing Company.
Review:
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#lewes #Delaware #beer
Review:
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#lewes #Delaware #beer
December 1, 2025 at 1:53 PM
One of the great joys living here is the extensive number of #craftbrewer, #distillery, and #vineyard companies. I could write an entire blog on this genre alone. I recently visited one of the better local brewers, Lewes Brewing Company.
Review:
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#lewes #Delaware #beer
Review:
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#lewes #Delaware #beer
What does Eleanor Roosevelt, the sinking of the Morro Castle, a haunted theater in NJ, and needlepoint have in common?
The Julia Purnell Museum.
How? You will have to read the story:
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#Maryland #SnowHill #museum #historymuseum #easternshore #Chesapeake
The Julia Purnell Museum.
How? You will have to read the story:
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#Maryland #SnowHill #museum #historymuseum #easternshore #Chesapeake
November 27, 2025 at 3:15 PM
What does Eleanor Roosevelt, the sinking of the Morro Castle, a haunted theater in NJ, and needlepoint have in common?
The Julia Purnell Museum.
How? You will have to read the story:
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#Maryland #SnowHill #museum #historymuseum #easternshore #Chesapeake
The Julia Purnell Museum.
How? You will have to read the story:
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#Maryland #SnowHill #museum #historymuseum #easternshore #Chesapeake
Art, cheese, and wine what more do you need in life? On a recent trip to Onancock I stumbled upon North Street Market. I would visit this place for the mural alone, and for the Lillet Blanc.
My review:
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#art #wine #providore #Onancock #Virginia #cheese
My review:
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#art #wine #providore #Onancock #Virginia #cheese
November 24, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Art, cheese, and wine what more do you need in life? On a recent trip to Onancock I stumbled upon North Street Market. I would visit this place for the mural alone, and for the Lillet Blanc.
My review:
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#art #wine #providore #Onancock #Virginia #cheese
My review:
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#art #wine #providore #Onancock #Virginia #cheese
Though it is small, #Salisbury is fortunate to have an excellent and impressive free admission #zoo. Last weekend was the second annual Wild Vibes fundraiser, which is a lot of fun supporting a good cause.
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#Maryland #livemusic #wildanimals #flamingos
My review:
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#Maryland #livemusic #wildanimals #flamingos
November 20, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Though it is small, #Salisbury is fortunate to have an excellent and impressive free admission #zoo. Last weekend was the second annual Wild Vibes fundraiser, which is a lot of fun supporting a good cause.
My review:
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#Maryland #livemusic #wildanimals #flamingos
My review:
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#Maryland #livemusic #wildanimals #flamingos
I live in the low country, a place where the sea meets the land. A place that is neither water nor land but something in between. I have come to love hiking in the subtle beauty of the tidelands, it renews my soul.
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#saltmarsh #capehenlopen #Delaware #beach
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#saltmarsh #capehenlopen #Delaware #beach
November 17, 2025 at 3:22 PM
I live in the low country, a place where the sea meets the land. A place that is neither water nor land but something in between. I have come to love hiking in the subtle beauty of the tidelands, it renews my soul.
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#saltmarsh #capehenlopen #Delaware #beach
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#saltmarsh #capehenlopen #Delaware #beach
I like haute cuisine and fancy restaurants as much as the next guy. But I don't need a fancy meal every time I go out to eat. Sometimes all I want is a sandwich. But that doesn't mean I settle for fast-food.
My review of The Ivy in #Easton:
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#Maryland #sandwich
My review of The Ivy in #Easton:
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#Maryland #sandwich
November 13, 2025 at 2:42 PM
I like haute cuisine and fancy restaurants as much as the next guy. But I don't need a fancy meal every time I go out to eat. Sometimes all I want is a sandwich. But that doesn't mean I settle for fast-food.
My review of The Ivy in #Easton:
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#Maryland #sandwich
My review of The Ivy in #Easton:
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#Maryland #sandwich
When we lived in Australia the thing I missed most about the US was good Mexican food. Moving to the Delmarva, I held small hope of finding good Mexican food. To my delight, I found Agave in Lewes. Their tacos are world-class.
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#Lewes #Delaware #Mexicancuisine #tacos
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#Lewes #Delaware #Mexicancuisine #tacos
November 10, 2025 at 2:16 PM
When we lived in Australia the thing I missed most about the US was good Mexican food. Moving to the Delmarva, I held small hope of finding good Mexican food. To my delight, I found Agave in Lewes. Their tacos are world-class.
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#Lewes #Delaware #Mexicancuisine #tacos
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#Lewes #Delaware #Mexicancuisine #tacos
Not the 51st state, but maybe Canada might consider making New England the 11th province? Think about it. New England has more in common with the Maritimes and Quebec than it does with Texas, or California - for that matter.
November 6, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Not the 51st state, but maybe Canada might consider making New England the 11th province? Think about it. New England has more in common with the Maritimes and Quebec than it does with Texas, or California - for that matter.