Mark
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.
- Finding a good Thai restaurant is always an occasion for celebration. We are fortunate in #Salisbury to have so many excellent #asiancuisine restaurants. www.markontheshore.net/posts/ #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. www.markontheshore.net/posts/ #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. My Review: www.markontheshore.net/posts/
- 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 www.markontheshore.net/2026/01/15/t... #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: www.markontheshore.net/posts/ #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: www.markontheshore.net/posts/ #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: www.markontheshore.net/posts/ #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: www.markontheshore.net/posts/ #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: 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. www.markontheshore.net/posts/ #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 www.markontheshore.net/posts/ #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: www.markontheshore.net/posts/ #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. www.markontheshore.net/posts/ #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: www.markontheshore.net/posts/ #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 www.markontheshore.net/posts/ #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. lnkd.in/eNTSU9B8 #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: www.markontheshore.net/posts/ #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: www.markontheshore.net/posts/ #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: www.markontheshore.net/posts/ #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. My review: www.markontheshore.net/posts/ #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. www.markontheshore.net/posts/ #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: www.markontheshore.net/posts/ #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. www.markontheshore.net/posts/ #Lewes #Delaware #Mexicancuisine #tacos
- We moved here because of its natural beauty, mild climate, and its history. This area if full of historical towns and most have a local museum. One of the best, the Talbot Museum in Easton. My review: www.markontheshore.net/posts/ #Easton #Maryland #ChesapeakeBay #HistoryMuseum #FrederickDouglas
- Onancock encapsulates the reason why we moved here for retirement. This region has a wealth of natural beauty and early American small town charm. It is the heart of the US. My review: www.markontheshore.net/posts/ #Onancock #ChesapeakeBay #Virginia #artgallerie #plantation #earlyAmerican
- We moved to this area because its wealth of natural beauty and its historical significance. One of my favorite day trip destinations is #Onancock #Virginia. On my last visit I went to the Ker #museum for the #MamaGirl exhibit. www.markontheshore.net/posts/ #primitiveart #Art #history #plantation
- What is it about waterfront dining that sets the soul to ease? I prefer the calm waters of the bay to the drama of the sea. Add a little historical charm, and you have perfection. Mallards, Onancock www.markontheshore.net/posts/ #Onancock #Virginia #duck #farm-to-table, #Chesapeake #Waterfront
- One of the delightful surprises, about living in Salisbury is that Salisbury has become a hotspot for Asian cuisine, especially along the S. Salisbury Blvd corridor. One of my favorites, is Manna. www.markontheshore.net/posts/ #SalisburyMD #Asiancuisine #Japanesecuisine #Maryland #Koreancuisine
- Placing a wine store in the middle of a restaurant is ingenious. I order my food, and while I wait, I shop for wine. I also love the unique selection of hard to find wines at Vintage. www.markontheshore.net/posts/ #Cambridge #Maryland #Chesapeake #women-owned #winebar #wine #Vintage414
- It is Halloween, the time for ghosts and goblins. The perfect time to visit the Ghost Museum in Berlin. I found this museum whimsical, charming, and even educational. I thoroughly enjoyed it. www.markontheshore.net/posts/ #Berlin #Maryland #ghost #museum #Halloween #L'Inconnue #ladyinwhite
- The great joy of exploring is the unexpected discovery. This is especially true when you come across someone who enjoys their craft and consequently creates a unique and exceptional product. So glad I found Forgotten 50. www.markontheshore.net/posts/ #Berlin #Maryland #distillery #pub #restaurant
- Sometimes, nothing will do but the very best. I did well on my French exam, therefore a first class meal at Bas Rouge in Easton was on order. A bit of Paris on the shores of the Chesapeake. My review: www.markontheshore.net/posts/ #Easton #hautecuisine #Delmarva #Maryland #Frenchcuisine
- People race down Rte 50 from DC and Baltimore to get to the coast, unaware that they are missing the best of Maryland. Next time you are heading for the beach, take a moment for lunch at Trappe Coffee. The best coffee in Trappe! www.markontheshore.net/posts/ #Trappe #Maryland #coffee #Tiffany
- Trap State Park in Delaware contains the northern most stand of bald cypress in the US. The park surrounds an old mill pond, and provides hiking trails through the cypress swamp, and kayaking and canoeing on the lake. #baldcypress #Delaware #TrapStatePark #kayaking www.markontheshore.net/posts/
- Some of the best surprises come in the most unassuming packages. I recently found t at the General Store in Royal Oak by accident. It is one of the best restaurants on the Eastern Shore. This is worth the drive. www.markontheshore.net/posts/ #Easton #StMichaels #farm-to-table #Delmarva
- Snow Hill is a small farming community, but its downtown (though merely a couple blocks) is filled with charm, historical architecture, and the best Italian bakery on the Eastern Shore. #Delmarva #SnowHill #Biscotti #cannoli #italianbread My Review: www.markontheshore.net/2025/01/01/d...
- Pasta, vino, formaggio...oh my. Living the dolce vita in Easton. www.markontheshore.net/posts/ #Easton #Delmarva #Italiandeli #wine #pasta #charcuterie #cheese
- I appreciate excellent product design. I saw these bottles on the shelves at Washington Street Pub. I am not a tequila drinker, but these bottles were so beautiful, I had to give it a try. #Easton #Delmarva #WashingtonStreetPub You can read my review here: www.markontheshore.net/posts/
- One of the things I enjoy most about living along the Chesapeake Bay are the dozens of historic farming villages, such as Allen, MD. Around nearly every bend in the road you are surrounded by US history. #Allen #Chesapeake #Delmarva #village #historic My review: www.markontheshore.net/posts/
- The prairie movement influence of the bar at Momma Maria's. I love the warm colors and clean lines of prairie movement interior design. My review: www.markontheshore.net/posts/ #Delmarva #Mediterraneancuisine #Trappe #caprese #Easternshore
- Autumn is here, the weather is fine, perfect weather for enjoying catfish and cheese cake, on the patio at the Narrows Restaurant on the Kent Island Narrows. My review: www.markontheshore.net/posts/
- Snow Hill is full of history and small town charm. It also home to the Furnace Town Museum which recreates life in an early 1800s pig iron community. The fact that it is also located in the middle of the haunted Pocomoke Forest gives it an added eerie vibe. www.markontheshore.net/wp-admin/pos...
- Sometimes, when I am traveling south of Salisbury, I stop at the Dockside Restaurant in Pocomoke City just to enjoy the view of Pocomoke's iconic drawbridge, and drink a cold beer on a hot summer's day. My review: www.markontheshore.net/posts/
- The days are shorter, the shadows longer, the air is crystal clear, it is time to pick the merlot and pinot grigio, and the perfect time to visit Bordeleau Vineyard. I love visiting vineyards at harvest time. My review: www.markontheshore.net/2024/12/29/b...
- When you think of breakfast, the Mad Hatter is not the first thing that comes to mind. Tea yes, but breakfast? Lewis Carroll's Mad Hatter may have preferred tea, but the one in Salisbury prefers breakfast. My review of Salisbury's Mad Hatter: www.markontheshore.net/posts/
