German Village Magazine Issue VI by Kyle

MayJune 20202020

Check outSouth Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village Enjoy Bay and Ocean Beaches at Rehoboth Beach & Historic Lewes, DE

Meet Cantor Lauren Bandman Vocal and Music Extraordinaire

Sally McDonald’s Warehouse to House

Friends of Schiller Park The Red Stable Sculpture Novelty & Fundraiser

Creative Goods

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Content Issue VI

May

Friends of Schiller Park

CREATIVE

PET

Cantor Lauren Bandman’s great vocal and musical offerings!

Meet wonderful Toby!

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Publisher’s Letter

11 GIVE

South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village. New (old) school for K-13. Free!

FAMILY

The Malave Family Loving Living in German Village.

Double Cottage

HOUSE

188 Beck Street from John M. Clark’s German Village Stories| Behind the Bricks

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Rehoboth Beach and Historic Lewes, Delaware

43 LIBATIONS & FOOD

An International Culinary Sojourn. 4 countries, 4 courses with 2 libations per dish. Judge which is the best pairing!

team GVM

Kyle Haines Publisher & Advertising kyle@germanvillagemagazine.com 646.660.1786

Mark Thomas Photographer MarkandShelly Photography.com

Robert Caplin Photographer robertcaplin.com

Publisher’s Letter By: Kyle Haines Photo credit MarkandShellyPhotography.com at Hausfrau Haven

Welcome to Issue VI! Our former editor John M. Clark, an enthusiastic German Village advocate, decided to step down for now, but may be back at some point. We hope so! In this issue we feature South Columbus Preparatory Academy in German Village on Beck Street. A free school that offers K - 13, with high academic and college prep scholastic programs, athletic and community involvement initiatives. They are currently doing a book drive so please go through your books to see if you can help them build out the library.

A wonderful historic house on Beck Street featured in the book, German Village Stories - Behind the Bricks by John M. Clark. At one point a beauty parlor and now a fabulous renovated home. A delightful dog, named Toby, whose happy and friendly demeanor will delight you when walking by his home on Frankfort Street. Try out A delicious dinner, an International Culinary Sojourn, with 4 courses, recipes and suggested libations. Try the recipes out with the suggested libations and judge which libation pairs best with the course. Tell us what you think is the best pairing on LibationsandFood.com/Blog! A great getaway to Rehoboth Beach and historic Lewes, Delaware! A fun and relaxing place to go and enjoy both bay and ocean beaches, arts, dining, historic towns and possibly bump into the Biden family. Here's to a spectacular spring 2021!! Kyle Haines 9

A fabulous family you need to know, the lively and fun Malave-Ulloa family! A while back they moved out of German Village for suburbia but discovered that was less desirable and decided to move back for the quality of daily living, people and things you can easily do that make life more full, thanks to our lovely neighborhood!

South Columbus Preparatory Academy in German Village

Welcome to South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village

We are one of the top-performing elementary schools in Columbus. Currently offering K - 12 and will offer K 13 to start in Fall 2021. A new campus in the heart of German Village! We offer a highly-rated academic program integrated with hands-on STEM learning experiences, Yoga & World Language instruction. We have high academic and behavioral expectations for students. Our strong school culture is founded on four key pillars: IGNITE, INSPIRE, EMPOWER & LEAD.

Here is some recent information about the school from executive principal Jarod Hawk: 1) We currently have over 230 students 2) Adding Grade 8 2021/2022 school year. We will have grades Early Kinder-8th Grade 3) New enrollment for the 21-22 school year will begin in March 4) The School received the Quality Community School Grant 5) We also Received the Safety Grant 6) Our students submitted a Community Garden Grant, and we are waiting to hear back (students worked with the community to develop a plan for the Community Garden)

Photo Credit RobertCaplin.com

Executive principal Jarod Hawk in the stairwell of the attic of the school.

Photo credit RoberCaplin.com

The lovely community garden on the side of the school.

Family Family

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Welcome to the Energetic & Fun Malave Family! Tania, Quelvid, David (20), Enzo (10), Alessio (7), Leo (6) and Franco (3) Macon Alley Hi there - What do you all do in terms of career, hobbies and interests? As a family, we love soccer, fútbol, calcio, Futsal...all things involving a foot kicking a ball! Besides soccer, we enjoy German Village for the scenery, the ability to leave our car and ride our bikes everywhere. The boys take classes including capoeira at the Schiller Recreation Center. We also love to travel and prefer to gift our kids with experiences from those travels. Quelvid (I call him Q/he goes by David), a year ago in November, closed our used car lot we owned for 12 years and shifted to becoming a Realtor with Caldwell Banker. He is also flipping houses. On the side, he continues to sell some cars and is getting into the stock market. He is a jack of all trades! I am a Freelance Graphic Designer and owner of Tarimella Designs. Now that I am free from managing the car lot and our babies are all in school, I make time for logos, branding and websites. I am also learning Social Media Marketing.

Do you have any pets living with you? Last winter, we adopted a stray cat my sister had found and was feeding. When my sister went on vacation, we brought her home and named her Corona after the virus. She became our princess. An older Tortoiseshell cat which loves to sleep and in the warmer months, prefers outside to inside. Our vet said she is 13-15 years old.

What is your address?

705 Macon Alley, where one can find a mini soccer field, mini goals, balls flying and kids always playing. Why did you choose German Village for your home? When I moved back to Ohio in 2007, after Chicago and Nebraska, my sisters were both in the Village and I fell in love with the city feel. I met my husband shortly after and my husband loved GV! But when we had our first baby, we tried to leave the neighborhood, but came back within a year and rented on Lazelle until we found our current home. After four years of a complete overhaul down to the studs, 705 became our forever home with a secret hideout and tunnels to get in-between rooms.

Do you plan to stay in German Village as your family grows up? Yes! We love it here...pre-COVID, we enjoyed Sundays at FirstWatch, sitting for coffee at our local stops, fresh produce from the Farmer’s Market at Saint Mary’s, treats from Pistascia Vera (requested from family far and wide) and weekend soccer games at the St.Mary’s parking lot...and of course our chats with our neighbors. Now with COVID, we make the best of the warm days with bike rides and ice cream at Jeni’s and on days like these, sledding in Schiller Park! The only thing that will move us is if one of the boys gets invited to play abroad...then we may temporarily leave :)

Do you have favorite family activities in the Village?

I think the thing the boys will never forget about GV is the Haus & Garten Tour! Every year, they started a tradition to set-up a lemonade stand just outside the house, and every year it has not disappointed! They practice customer service, food service, math, selling/running a business while save up for college and getting some spending money when we travel.

If your child is in school, please tell us where. Trey will start preschool at St Joseph’s Montessori in the Fall!

Do you have favorite family activities in the Village? During the quarantine we have taken advantage of all the empty parking lots; Trey has become quite skilled on his scooter and Claire discovered her shadow! We usually spend the afternoon post-nap in Frank Fetch park playing hide-and-go seek and moving the bricks (to obviously make a garage for the hot wheels). In the past, we have enjoyed the Saint Mary’s Oktoberfest and the Easter egg hunt in Schiller Park. Santa arriving to help light the tree in Fetch Park is something we look forward to every year! We are also sure to stop by Winan’s during daily walks so the kids (both human and canine) can get a treat - treats for mom & dad are found by visiting Julie & Faye at Hausfrau.

Do you plan to stay in German Village as your family grows up? Yes!Weloveithere...preCOVID,weenjoyed SundaysatFirstWatch, sittingforcoffeeatour localstops,freshproduce fromtheFarmer’sMarket atSaintMary’s,treats fromPistasciaVera (requestedfromfamily farandwide)and weekendsoccergames attheSt.Mary’sparking lot...andofcourseour chatswithourneighbors. owwithCOVID,wemakethebestofthewarmdayswithbikeridesandicecreamat N Jeni’sandondayslikethese,sleddinginSchillerPark!Theonlythingthatwillmoveusis ifoneoftheboysgetsinvitedtoplayabroad...thenwemaytemporarilyleave:)

Please tell us about the advantages of being a family in an urban neighborhood? Besides all the fun things we love, listed above? I would say the people! We have met so many fun and nice people. I love that my kids know more people than I do since they are always outside; and people always stop and talk to our boys and make them feel so loved!

Is there a stay-at-home mom or dad in the family? If not, do you get help from caregiver? With COVID, we all came home so it was an adjustment!! We had a nanny for years when our older boys were little but now value the Montessori school where they all attend inperson, daily. If your children are in school, please tell us where. Columbus Montessori Education Center (on James Road). Do you have other help? With four boys at home, our house stays busy and we do ask for assistance from them in helping with cleaning!

Meet talented piano and voice coach Cantor Lauren Bandman! Macon Alley Where you were born, raised and educated? I have lived in 8 states as well as Italy and Israel! My family moved all over the United States as I was growing up. As an adult, I continued my travels for various study and professional opportunities. I have so enjoyed living and performing throughout the United States, Europe and Asia. The more I traveled, the more I discovered that I am a true Midwesterner at heart. My family is here. I have deep roots in Columbus, and Ohio feels like home. I'll never forget watching my first live musical performance at a young age - West Side Story. I was completely mesmerized. Although I began my music studies as an instrumentalist, first a pianist and then a serious clarinetist - Musical Theatre has always been my first love. Throughout high school, I performed in community theatre. I studied a more classical approach to singing through aria and art song at The Ohio State University, where I earned my Bachelor of Music Education. For graduate studies, I went to Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion, first in Jerusalem and then in New York City, where I earned my Master's degree and Cantorial Ordination.

How and when did you get involved with your art or music: As long as I can remember, our family of five would pass the time on long road trips by singing together. I can still hear my dad's bass voice singing 'his part' of You've Lost that Lovin' Feelin', the Righteous Brothers song that was one of our family favorites. When I was six years old, my mother bought a piano for our family home. She enrolled us both in lessons. Right from the start, I was completely hooked. Music became an outlet for

me and has always been an integral part of my life.

I have an appreciation for myriad genres of music. My parents played a lot of Simon and Garfunkel records in our home, leading me to fall in love with harmony. My older brother is responsible for my love of classic rock introducing me to greats such as The Beatles and The Doors. Folk music was a large influence as well - Joni Mitchell, Joan Baez, Eva Cassidy and John Denver taught me the power of melody and a compelling story. Now, my musical tastes span the gamut from my early influences to all genres of current music. I love learning about new musical artists through friends and students. In addition to piano and guitar, one of the benefits of teaching a holistic vocal technique that can be applied to all vocal genres is that my students bring music that is meaningful to them, introducing me to repertoire I might not have been exposed to otherwise. In my studio, repertoire selection is truly a collaboration between teacher and student, allowing every student to express themselves through their preferred repertoire. I remember one lesson where we worked on both, Mozart and Lizzo, in the same session!

Where can we find more information about what you do? Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheStudioLaurenBandman Website: www.LaurenBandman.com

You can find me performing with various theatre companies and with Vaughn Wiester's Famous Jazz Orchestra https://youtu.be/b_o4c4TVOn4?list=PL_M3BL8cD-c1ogJkVfTeGKBQAxkSSCYUp.

I co-created Love's Journey, a one-woman show that tells the story of a woman's journey through life and love through musical theatre and American standards. Here is an excerpt from a favorite: https://youtu.be/E5V-2skiQTo

Please tell us about living in German Village I love our neighborhood! As a former New Yorker, I love the walkability of our village. You can find me strolling around Schiller Park, admiring the sculptures and the gardens. I am so grateful for all the beauty our neighborhood has to offer, particularly little surprises like all the beautiful window boxes, Frank Fetch park gardens in the spring, and outdoor concerts in the summer. I delight in the many wonderful local restaurants in which to enjoy a delicious meal and a nice glass of wine, or a perfectly mixed cocktail. But my favorite thing about German Village - the people! I love our community and the friends I have made here.

Any other thoughts? After serving as Senior Cantor of a large congregation in the San Francisco Bay Area for nearly a decade, I made the decision to return to Ohio to be closer to family. Coming back to Columbus and opening The Studio: Private Music Lessons - where I teach voice, piano, guitar, audition preparation and Jewish Studies - was one of the best decisions I have ever made. I adore my students! While I teach people of all ages, the majority of my students are adults and teenagers spanning all skill levels, from beginner to professional. With the help of technology, I am able to work with students all over the country and to safely continue lessons during the pandemic. I look forward to resuming in-person lessons soon .

pet Toby

Toby Frankfort Street Meet Bethany and Patrick Wolf's adorable Toby! Our four-legged family member is a 2 year old, tri-color Bernese Mountain Dog named Toby. He’s the friendliest 100-lb pup you’ll ever meet!

Where did you find wonderful Toby? We got Toby from a breeder in rural Ohio. He was the last pup in the litter to be picked, so they truly saved the best for last! We hadn’t decided on a name when we went to pick-up our new pup, and found out one of the breeder’s children had named him “Toby.” We couldn’t have picked a more perfect name for our happy, smiley boy!

Does he know any special tricks? Toby loves to shake and high-five for a treat! Although not a trick, anyone who has walked past our home has seem him put his two front paws on our gate and hop along with villagers walking by. He loves to say hi, try to get some pets, or make people smile!

What are his favorite activities? Toby is truly the best of both worlds-he’s very outgoing and loves meeting new friends but also loves to spend a day on the couch! He is very social and must go to daycare a few days a week to spend some time with his friends! He loves to lay outside (sun, rain or snow!) to say hi to villagers passing by. He also loves to spend time with his human cousins!

Snow day fun!

Why is having a pet important to you? We can’t imagine not having Toby! He makes us smile every single day and has been a great companion, especially over the unprecedented last year! Pets are a great reminder that everything will turn out just fine! We’ve made so many friends simply because of Toby (A pet parent at Toby’s daycare, Dogtopia, is now one of Bethany’s best friends!)

Would you like to add anything? Toby loves to make new friends and is sure to make you smile, so please say hi if you see us around the village! He even has own Instagram, too - MrTobyBerner.

Libations & Food

LibationsandFood.com/BLOG

International Culinary Sojourn

An International culinary sojourn to four countries. Four courses paired with two libations per course including judges who vote on which beverage pairs best with the food. You can be a judge too! Prepare the recipes and pair with the suggested libations. Let us know what you decide regarding which libation pairs best by commenting on the Blog. LibationsandFood.com/Blog We will feature 4 courses: Appetizer – Eccuador. Tuna & Bay Scallop Ceviche Pairing challenge: French Sparkling vs. German Riesling (JCB N'21 Sparkling Crémant de Bourgogne) vs. (Fritz Haag Kabinett) Salad – Italy Tomato Caprese with Basil Vinaigrette Pairing challenge: Sancerre vs. Cava (Les Pier Blancs Sancerre) vs (Pino Valeciego Cava Brut) Entree – Thailand. Sweet & Spicy Lemongrass Thai Salmon with Sesame & Soy Jasmine Rice Pairing challenge: Pinot Noir vs. Zinfandel Vigneroni de Buxy Pinot Noir - Gamay) vs. (Seven Deadly Zins - Zinfandel) Dessert – USA. Salty Caramel Ice Cream over Chocolate Walnut Brownie Pairing challenge: Coffee Cocktail vs. Cognac Brandy (Coffee Cocktail w/Espresso Ice Cube) vs. (Grand Marnier)

Our Judges: Kyle Haines - Chef and Judge. Founder, Producer and CEO of Libations & Food and has a certification in Food & Wine Pairings from Fine Vintage LTD. Rachel Konstantin - Sous Chef, and Judge. Actor, Culinary Enthusiast a former judge of Chopped Junior. Vicki Paladino - Judge. Retail Executive and World Traveler with a zeal for International Cuisines. Kevin Totoian - Judge. Musician, Vocalist, Bass, Lead Guitar and manager and member of award winning cover band Tangled Vine. Janet Nazarian - Judge. Long standing committee member for a Taste of Westport a fundraiser for Clasp Homes in Westport, CT, Ambassador of the Norwalk Chamber of Commerce and Marketing Wiz. Lily Gianonni - Camerawoman. Comedian and Filmmaker.

Appetizer - Ecquador

Tuna & Bay Scallop Ceviche

Pairing challenge: French Sparkling vs. German Riesling (JCB N'21 Sparkling Cremant de Bourgn1) vs (Fritz Haag Kabinett)

Serves 4 Ingredients: 3/4 pound small bay scallops 1/4 pound fresh tuna 8 limes 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil I large organic heirloom tomato 1 jalapeno pepper I Serrano pepper 1 yellow pepper 1/2 red onion 2 garlic cloves 1/4 cup cilantro 1/8 cup parsley Sea salt and freshly ground pepper

Preparation: 1. Place the bay scallops in a medium/large bowl. 2. Cut the tuna into rectangular slices and place with bay scallops in bowl. 3. Cut the limes in half and squeeze over the bay scallops and tuna until the the bay scallops and tuna are covered. 4. Cover and refrigerate for 3 or more hours until the bay scallops are opaque. 5. In the meantime, fine chop the tomato. Drain the lime juice from the bay scallops and tuna. 6. Thinly slice the jalapeno and Serrano peppers and remove seeds .Whisk the seafood with olive oil. 7. Finely chop the pepper. 8. Thinly slice the red onion. 9. Mince the garlic 10. Chop the cilantro and parsley. 11. Combine the olive oil, tomato, jalapeno and Serrano, yellow pepper, red onion, garlic, cilantro and parsley with the bay scallops and tuna. 12. Salt and pepper to taste.

Salad – Italy Buffalo Mozzarella Caprese with Basil Vinaigrette Pairing Challenge: Sancerre vs. Cava Les Piers Blancs Sancerre vs. Pina Paliciaga Cava Brut Serves 6 INGREDIENTS Vinaigrette1 cup (packed) fresh basil leaves (from 1 large bunch) 1/2 cup olive oil 1 shallot minced 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon Sherry wine vinegar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard Salad6 medium tomatoes with stems attached 2 7-ounce balls fresh waterpacked mozzarella cheese, drained, cut into 1/4-inch cubes 1 1/2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh basil 6 fresh basil leaves 46

PREPARATION For vinaigrette: 1. Blend all ingredients in blender until basil is very finely chopped and vinaigrette is thick; season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover and chill.) For salad: 1. Cut small skin-deep X on end opposite stem of each tomato. 2. Drop tomatoes into saucepan of boiling water; cook 30 seconds. 3. Using slotted spoon, transfer tomatoes to plate. 4. Starting at X, peel skin off tomatoes. 5. Cut off top of the tomato and a v shape slit on the side. 6. Using small spoon, scoop out insides of tomatoes, leaving shells intact. 7. Mix buffalo mozzarella cheese and chopped basil in medium bowl. 8. Divide cheese mixture among tomato shells, packing gently. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. 9. Cover tomatoes and chill. Bring to room temperature before continuing. 10. Place1 filled tomato on each plate. Decorate with tomato top on the side of the tomato. 11. Pour vinaigrette into 6 shot glasses. Place 1 shot glass next to each tomato. Garnish each tomato with basil leaf. 12. Pour vinaigrette over the tomato.

Entree - Thailand Sweet & Spicy Lemongrass Thai Salmon with Sesame & Soy Jasmine Rice Pairing challenge: Pinot Noir vs. Zinfandel (Vigneroni de Buxy Pinot Noir - Gamay) vs. (Seven Deadly Zins - Zinfandel) Salmon Ingredients: 1 pound fresh salmon fillets 1/2 cup orange juice 2 tablespoons Thai sweet chili sauce 1 tablespoon fish sauce 1 teaspoon brown sugar or honey 1 teaspoon lemongrass paste 1 teaspoon fresh basil paste 1 teaspoon grated ginger root 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

Sesame Soy Rice Ingredients: 3 cups chicken stock 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, only as needed 2 green onions, very thinly sliced

Preparation: 1. Mix orange juice, sweet chili sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, lemongrass paste, basil paste, ginger, garlic and sesame oil together in a small bowl. 2. Pour mixture into a small saucepan and simmer over low heat for a few minutes until it thickens somewhat. 3. Preheat oven to 425°F./broil. 4. Place salmon fillets on a foil lined baking sheet or parchment paper but do not let catch on fire and brush with sauce. 5. Broil salmon about 6 inches away from the element for 10-12 minutes or until fish flakes (depending on thickness). 6. Serve with rice and garnishes of choice. Preparation: 1. Combine the rice and the chicken stock in a large saucepan or skillet, cover with a lid and bring to a boil. 2. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 18 minutes. 3. At the end of the cooking time, stir the rice and check the rice for tenderness. 4. drizzle with the soy sauce and sesame oil and toss well to coat. 5. For serving and garnishes: you could use lime or lemon slices, cilantro, basil, thinly sliced scallions, thinly sliced fresh Thai hot peppers, and radishes.

Dessert - USA Salty Caramel Ice Cream over Chocolate Walnut Brownie Pairing challenge: Coffee Cocktail vs. Cognac Brandy (Coffee Cocktail w/Espresso Ice Cube) vs. (Grand Marnier) Ingredients for Caramel: 1 ⅓ cup (265 g) of sugar 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream, warm 1 tbsp butter (15 g) 2 tsp fleur de sel sea salt FOR ICE CREAM BASE: 6 egg yolks 2 tbsp (13 g) cornstarch 2 cups (480 ml) heavy cream 1 cup (240 ml) milk 2 tbsp (25 g) sugar 1 tsp (5 ml) fleur de sel salt

Fudgy Chocolate Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 1 tablespoon cooking oil 1 1/8 cup superfine sugar, (caster sugar or white granulated sugar) 2 large eggs 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1/2 cup all purpose (or plain) flour 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation: 1) Place the granulated sugar in a heavy-bottom saucepan on medium-high heat until it starts to melt and turn amber brown. Swirl the pan around and adjust your heat to not burn. 2) Add the heavy cream. It will bubble and then settle down. Whisk till smooth. 3) Add the butter and whisk until smooth. 4) Add the salt. 5) Transfer to heat-safe bowl and set aside. 6) Heat the milk and cream in a pot. 7) Combine egg yolk and cornstarch with milk and cream. 8) Place it in a sauce pot to cook and reach 165F. 9) Strain this mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl. 10) Add the caramel into the ice cream base and stir to combine. 11 ) Place the mixture in refrigerator, covered, for at least 2 hours. 12) Transfer the base to your ice cream machine and process. 13) Ttrasfer it to a storage container and freeze overnight. Preparation: 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). 2. Lightly grease an 8-inch square baking pan with cooking oil spray. Line with parchment paper (or baking paper); set aside. 3. Combine hot melted butter, oil and sugar together in a mediumsized bowl. Whisk well for about a minute. 4. Add the eggs and vanilla; beat until lighter in color. 5. Sift in flour, cocoa powder and salt. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until JUST combined. 6. Pour batter into prepared pan, smoothing the top out evenly. Top with chocolate chunks or chocolate chips. 7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the center of the brownies in the pan no longer jiggles and is just set to the touch . Test with a toothpick, the toothpick should come out with fudgy look. 8. Cool to room temperature before slicing into 16 brownies.

house Interior Designer

Sally McDonald

From the book: German Village Stories Behind the Bricks John M. Clark The Beauty Parlor 180 East Beck Street The Franklin County's Auditor's online records for this address, and virtually every other address in Columbus date back only as far as 1920. There is little doubt, however, that this two-story home is much older. Over the years it has served both residential and commercial purposes. Some neighbors have recalled a time when a beauty parlor occupied the first floor.

Buy Here But big changes were on the horizon when, in 1999, two men bought the property and began a full restoration. First white paint was removed, revealing the natural brick exterior.

Great care was taken in renovating the homes interior, as well. Architect, William Hugus, replicated the original baseboards, doors and window-casings. Wood windows were replaced. No detail was too small or too big, including custom-made door hinges and knobs, Frenchdesigned house numbers by the front door and a concealed second-story "safe room". A dilapidated non-historic garage behind the house was demolished and replaced by a combination two-story garage and carriage house. A tunnel, doubling as a wine cellar, was dug to connect the main house to the new structure in the back.

Markings on the bricks seem to indicate a one-time large picture window. And for many years, the building was painted white. Some decorative brick work alongside of the house.

The backyard fence is built to showcase a pine tree for walkers by.

The adorable nook that is part of the transition from the original house and the newer addition.

The Spread

The home and its owners were featured in the 2008 German Village Haus and Garten tour. If you are interested in more tales about the history of other homes and commercial buildings in German Village click here for German Village Stories - Behind the Bricks.

go Rehoboth Beach and Historic Lewes, Delaware

Destination Rehoboth Beach and Historic Lewes, Delaware with Kyle on East Beck Street! For a domestic, relaxing, getaway, check out lovely Rehoboth Beach and historic Lewes, Delaware. Where the Delaware Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean giving visitors two versions of seawater and beaches to enjoy while visiting this laidback and artsy, fun area. I went there because one of my girlfriends, Beth, a native New Yorker, retired there after living in midtown Manhattan. The beach life (in season), cost of real estate and very little taxation appealed to her. She talked about the move for a number of years before buying a condo. For some unknown reason I did not think that it would be that special, but when I went there Labor Day weekend 2020, I discovered I loved it too! The previous picture is the main entrance to Rehoboth Beach from the boardwalk. Enjoying Rehoboth Beach along the Atlantic and taking a stroll down the boardwalk.

We decided to have lunch at Victoria's Restaurant located within the Boardwalk Plaza Hotel.

The lovely view of beach and ocean from inside the restaurant.

Shops and restaurants along Rehoboth Avenue that lead you to the entrance of the boardwalk and beach!

My friend Beth in front of one of the many breweries in the area - Crooked Hammock Brewery.

Along the canal.

We took a water tour along the canal that runs through Lewes to Rehoboth Beach.

We enjoyed tasting wine at a local winery in Lewes called the Nassau Valley Vineyards. New construction of housing developments is on steroids in coastal Delaware. This is one of the pools with a swim up bar and clubhouse at the development where Beth lives. There are lots of amenities at the new developments and both bay and ocean beaches are very close. With such an old town, there is also historic housing. There are lots of bike paths and nature walkways and the land is flat for those that don't want to bike or hike up hills.

With Delaware's beginnings in the early 1600's there are many historic sites along the coastline. You might even bump into President Joe Biden who has a summer house on Rehoboth Beach! I look forward to going again to relax and enjoy the beauty of this special place!