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Mark @markontheshore.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

#Pizza is the elixir of life. I have been searching for the best pizza on the #Delmarva for two years, that is an impossible task. But Pop's Kitchen in #Berlin, #Maryland reminds me of the pizza I used to get at the beach. Great memories. Good pizza. Life is good. www.markontheshore.net/posts/

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Mark @markontheshore.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

#StMichaels, #Maryland is one of my favorite towns. I rate it in my top 5 tourist destinations on #Delmarva. In my view, October is the best month to visit St Michaels because everything is still open, the weather is perfect, and the crowds have thinned. www.markontheshore.net/2025/01/02/s...

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Mark @markontheshore.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Halloween is here. What better way to start the season than a walk through the Old Furnace Loop Trails in the haunted and cryptid filled #Pocomoke State Forest in #Snowhill, #Maryland? But make sure to give way to the #sasquatch at the designated crossing. www.markontheshore.net/posts/ #Delmarva

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Mark @markontheshore.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The Richardson Maritime #Museum in #Cambridge, #Maryland celebrates the shipbuilding traditions of the #Chesapeakebay and the life's work of James Richardson to preserve those traditions. James Michener consulted Richardson while writing Chesapeake. www.markontheshore.net/posts/ #Delmarva

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Mark @markontheshore.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Blacksmith in #Berlin, #Maryland is one of my favorite restaurants. It is owned by renowned chef, Justine Zegna. Zegna creates innovative dishes, using farm-to-table ingredients. Blacksmith my preferred dining choice, when I have out of town guests. www.markontheshore.net/2025/01/03/b... #Delmarva

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Mark @markontheshore.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Bridges on #Kentisland, #Maryland wins my award for innovative #seafood. Who would have thought that shrimp and cucumbers, and watermelon and almonds would be great combinations. www.markontheshore.net/posts/ #Delmarva

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Mark @markontheshore.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

The award for the most beautiful #Bellini on the #Delmarva goes to Maurice in #Onancock, #Virginia. www.markontheshore.net/posts/ #Chesapeakebay

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Mark @markontheshore.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

If you enjoy music, dance, and theater #Salisbury #Maryland is one of the best places to live on the east coast. Why? Because Salisbury University has an excellent performing arts program, staging professional performances. And most of it is free. www.markontheshore.net/2024/12/30/s... #Delmarva

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Mark @markontheshore.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

I have a new memorable dish to add to my list, Savour's, of #Salisbury, #Maryland, Rock Fish Imperial. It combines our famous #bluecrab with #rockfish on a bed of asparagus. Perfectly cooked and artistically presented. Life does not get better than this. www.markontheshore.net/posts/ #Delmarva

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Mark @markontheshore.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

#Delmarva is an important stop along the Atlantic Flyway. Our marshes, and wetlands provide food and shelter for millions of #waterfowl. The #Chesapeakebay Environmental Center on #KentIsland, #Maryland has restored natural habitat, and has hiking and kayaking trails www.markontheshore.net/posts/

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Mark @markontheshore.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

The #Delmarva coast is notorious as a graveyard for ships. In the 1800s the government set up a series of life-saving stations along the coast. The Life-Saving Museum in #Rehobothbeach, #Delaware recounts the story of the brave men who served in this service www.markontheshore.net/2025/01/01/i...

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Mark @markontheshore.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

#KentIsland, #Maryland sits on the east side of #Chesapeakebay just across from #Annapolis. Most people just pass through on the way to the beach. That is a shame because it offers everything that can be found on #Delmarva: #vineyards, sea food, boating, & #marshland. www.markontheshore.net/posts/

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Mark @markontheshore.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

On #Delmarva you quickly learn that life revolves around the sea and #Chesapeakebay. The presence of both is reflected in the food and ambiance of our restaurants. Portside located on the harbor in #Cambridge, #Maryland provides a front row seat of our watermen. www.markontheshore.net/posts/

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Mark @markontheshore.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

A French #pâtisserie is more than a bakery. Pâtisseries elevate baking to works of art. Eating a pâtisserie #pastry is like eating a Picasso. Bonheure in #Easton #Maryland produces some of the best pastries I have eaten this side of Paris. www.markontheshore.net/2025/03/24/b... #Delmarva

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Mark @markontheshore.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Autumn is here, which means trips to the #farmersmarket and pumpkins. #Salisbury, #Maryland is surrounded by markets in all directions. Williams is the one I go to for #flowers and gourmet prepared foods. www.markontheshore.net/posts/ #Delmarva

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Mark @markontheshore.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

#Snowhill #Maryland is an unlikely place to Hang 10, but it is the best kept secret on the #Delmarva. It has all the charm of Berlin, without the crowds. Hang 10, a poke restaurant, just opened on the downtown Green Street culinary corridor. It is worth a visit. www.markontheshore.net/posts/

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Mark @markontheshore.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

#Delmarva is surrounded by water so it should come as no surprise that we are famous for our #Chesapeakebay #oysters, #Maryland #crabs and #rockfish. After two years, here is my list of the best seafood restaurants I have visited so far. www.markontheshore.net/the-best-of-...

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Mark @markontheshore.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

We are blessed with many good restaurants on the #Delmarva. But after visiting 143 over the last two years I realized really great restaurants are far and few between. Oyster & Scales in #OceanCity, #Maryland is on my list of the top five on the peninsula. www.markontheshore.net/posts/

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Mark @markontheshore.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

In summer, I like to walk our in-town trails. One of the best is the #TilghmanIsland, #Maryland Back Creek Park. Though small, you see #Chesapeakebay vistas, you pass a marina. But what I like most are the majestic parkland trees that remind me of Hyde Park. www.markontheshore.net/posts/ #Delmarva

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Mark @markontheshore.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Today marks the second anniversary of my travel blog about the #Delmarva. It also marks my 200th post. We are blessed with many good restaurants here. So, in celebration, I created a list of the most memorable dishes/drinks I have consumed, there are only 19. www.markontheshore.net/8-marks-memo...

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Mark @markontheshore.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

The Ocean Princess Wine Tour wraps all of #Delmarva in a single tour. You #wine exclusively from local wineries. On the tour you get a #sunset, wild #ponies, dolphins, views of the city, beaches, all while cruising our lovely bays. www.markontheshore.net/posts/ #Oceancity #Maryland

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Mark @markontheshore.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

The Mermaid Museum in #Berlin #Maryland is delightfully whimsical, highly imaginative, well researched and curated recounting of the myth of #mermaids. It is well worth a visit. www.markontheshore.net/posts/ #Delmarva

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Mark @markontheshore.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

The benefit of living in tourist area is the opportunity to take tours. I am slowly gathering a database of the best tours on the peninsula. Here is my list, so far. I am just getting started. My List: www.markontheshore.net/7-tours-and-... #Delmarva #Maryland #Virginia #Delaware #Chesapeakebay

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Mark @markontheshore.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Twenty years ago, William Layton took a chance and planted a #vineyard in the middle of a grain field. Today Layton's Chance #winery, just outside of #Cambridge, #Maryland produces lovely approachable and cheerful #wine. www.markontheshore.net/posts/ #Chesapeakebay #Delmarva

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Mark @markontheshore.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

One if by Sea Two if By Land on #Tilghmanisland, #Maryland brings me back to the old soda fountains of my youth. It has become a popular gathering place for #breakfast on both the island and #StMichaels. Miller makes an excellent hash. www.markontheshore.net/posts/?query... #Chesapeakebay #Delmarva

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Mark @markontheshore.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

#Japanesecuisine is one of my favorites. Surprisingly, for such a small town, #Salisbury #Maryland has a number of excellent Asian restaurants. Sekai, near the university, is so authentic it is like being in Tokyo. www.markontheshore.net/2025/04/14/m... #Delmarva

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Mark @markontheshore.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

What is it about pizza and the ocean? They are the prefect combination. While visiting #Chincoteague, #Virginia I stopped at Ocean Deli for a New York Style #pizza. Though not my favorite style of pizza, I really enjoyed this one. www.markontheshore.net/posts/ #Delmarva

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Mark @markontheshore.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

#Berlin, #Maryland is one of the prettiest towns on the peninsula. I took a walk through Decatur Park. The path takes you past St Pauls, probably the finest example of Oxford Movement architecture on the peninsula. It glows in the summer sun. www.markontheshore.net/posts/ #Delmarva

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Mark @markontheshore.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Eating out isn't just about the food, it is a joyous occasion. I appreciate a chef who takes the time to present their dishes with flair. Limoncello in #StMichaels #Maryland is one of my favorites: excellent food served with style. www.markontheshore.net/2025/01/01/l... #Chesapeakebay #Delmarva

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Mark @markontheshore.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Sometimes seeing your city through a stranger's eyes is a revelation. I recently went on a Foodie Tour of #Salisbury, #Maryland. We toured six restaurants and it opened my eyes to their excellence and dedication to their craft. www.markontheshore.net/posts/ #Delmarva

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Mark @markontheshore.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

#Delmarva is farm country. This area is the center of America's poultry industry. Consequently, we have an abundance of #farmersmarkets. One of my favorites is Lighthouse in #PrincessAnne, #Maryland. When I can, I try to support local businesses and farmers. www.markontheshore.net/posts/

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Mark @markontheshore.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

#Salisbury, #Maryland is a small town in the back of the beyond. When we moved here a decade ago I expected I would not be able to indulge my passion for #Asiancuisine. But in fact it is a hot bed for Asian food. One of my favorites: Indian Aroma. www.markontheshore.net/2025/01/22/i... #Delmarva

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Mark @markontheshore.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

#Georgetown is the seat of Sussex County and therefore one of the three locations in #Delaware to house a Court of Chancery. These courts have their origin in the curia regis of King Edward I. Their purpose is to restore equity and provide restitution. www.markontheshore.net/posts #Delmarva

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Mark @markontheshore.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Carmela's in #Cambridge, #Maryland is not much to look at. But they sure know how to cook pasta properly. Their focaccia is good too. www.markontheshore.net/posts/ #Delmarva #Chesapeakebay

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Mark @markontheshore.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

When I started this project, Abbott's in #Laurel, #Delaware was one of my first reviews. I consider this one of the best restaurants in the area. But more than that, it holds a special place in my heart for the kindness they showed my sick dog. www.markontheshore.net/2024/12/30/a... #Delmarva

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Mark @markontheshore.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

There are nearly 50 #craftbrewers on the #Delmarva. I recently visited Revelation Brewery in #Georgetown, #Delaware. After two years of exploring, I have come to appreciate the passion and devotion of brewers to their craft. It's inspiring. My review: www.markontheshore.net/posts/ #bskybeer

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Mark @markontheshore.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

#Chincoteague #Virginia is famous for its seafood, fishing, rockets, the lighthouse, but most of all for its wild #ponies. The best way to see them is from the water. You can take water tours to get a close up view of these magnificent animals. My Review: www.markontheshore.net/posts/ #Delmarva

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Mark @markontheshore.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

#Delmarva is a big place. There are many towns and cities to visit. So where should you visit? After two years of doing this project here is my list, ratings, and reviews of Delmarva's towns and cities. www.markontheshore.net/cities-and-t... #Maryland #Delaware #Virginia

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Mark @markontheshore.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

#Seaford, #Delaware fell on hard times after the nylon factory closed. In the last few years a number of new businesses have opened in its charming and historic downtown, Brimming Horn, Sabor con Amor, and now the elegantly modern River Rise. www.markontheshore.net/posts/ #Chesapeakebay #Delmarva

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Mark @markontheshore.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

The story of Sisters with a Twist in #PrincessAnne, #Maryland is more than a story about a restaurant. It is an inspiring story about fulfilling dreams, renewal, community, and taking a chance. www.markontheshore.net/posts/ #Delmarva

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Mark @markontheshore.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

I have added a new page to my blog, a list of the best #Pubs on the #Delmarva. This page is different than the brewers page. Pubs do not make their own beer, and unlike brewers ratings, pubs must serve food. I rate pubs on the food, not the beer. www.markontheshore.net/pubs-the-bes... #Maryland

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Mark @markontheshore.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

There is a trail on #WallopsIsland that takes you through a hilly old growth hardwood forest. There is also very active and playful otter in the brook, and because it is out of the way, you often have the trail to yourself. www.markontheshore.net/posts/ #Delmarva #Chincoteague #Virginia

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Mark @markontheshore.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

I recently visited the Academy Art #Museum in #Easton, #Maryland. It is the only accredited art museum on the #Delmarva. This museum though small, punches above its weight. This picture is from an exhibit of revolutionary Mexico photos (pictured). www.markontheshore.net/posts/ #Chesapeakebay

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Mark @markontheshore.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

I wrote a review of Mogans in Dec 2024. I rate this restaurant the best in #Salisbury, #Maryland. I recently went back to Mogans, my recent visit caused me to move its ranking up two spaces. I now rank it #5 for all of #Delmarva. www.markontheshore.net/2025/01/13/m... #Chesapeakebay

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Mark @markontheshore.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

What is the best thing about travel? A good story. Amarin on #Chincoteague Island, #Virginia has an inspiring if incongruous story. A Vietnamese coffee cooperative comes to #Delmarva, bringing, #coffee, Vietnamese culture, and French #pastry. Now that is a good story! www.markontheshore.net/posts/

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Mark @markontheshore.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

The #Pocomoke #Forest is said to be America's most haunted forest. So it is perhaps appropriate that the Pusey Branch Trail, located between #PrincessAnne and #SnowHill, #Maryland through this forest begins in a cemetery. www.markontheshore.net/posts/ #Delmarva #Chesapeakebay

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Mark @markontheshore.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

I reviewed Out of the Fire in #Easton, #Maryland last summer. Based on a mere salad, I rated it one of the top five restaurants on #Delmarva. I recently went back and had grilled cheese. A great restaurant makes the ordinary memorable. www.markontheshore.net/2025/05/08/o... #Chesapeakebay

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Mark @markontheshore.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

The Choptank River, in #Cambridge, #Maryland was made famous by James Michener. The Choptank is broad, and was once traversed by paddlewheel riverboats. The boats have returned for lunch and dinner cruises departing from Suicide Bridge. www.markontheshore.net/posts/ #Delmarva #Chesapeakebay

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Mark @markontheshore.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

I view #Vietnamesecuisine as Asia's answer to French cuisine. It is delicate, aromatic, and sophisticated. It is hard to find good Vietnamese on the #Delmarva. Pho Van in #Easton, #Maryland offers authentic Vietnamese. www.markontheshore.net/posts/ #Chesapeakebay

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Mark @markontheshore.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

#Delmarva may be small. It may be a backwater. Besides being beautiful, it is an historical treasure. It plays a central role in American history. This is the Bucktown General Store, where #HarrietTubman was hit with a lead weight. Learn about her here: www.markontheshore.net/2025/02/13/h...

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