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Atlantic Sands
Whether your idea of a holiday party menu is a traditional Christmas meal or a very elaborate banquet, the banquet and catering department at the Atlantic Sands Hotel and Conference Center will make your event a memorable one. “The Atlantic Sands is the only full service convention/banquet hotel in Rehoboth Beach,” said Allison Morelle, director of catering. “Our ballroom, which has a view of the ocean, can accommodate 300 people for a party. The restaurant overlooks the boardwalk and is right on the ocean. It can accommodate 160 people for a private party.” The hotel at 101 North Boardwalk also has a number of breakout rooms that can be used for smaller parties of 30 to 70 people. The year-round banquet staff can accommodate multiple functions simultaneously. With the tourist season over, the hotel restaurant is able to concentrate on parties and conventions. Clients may choose from regular banquet menus or special holiday selections or ask Chef Michael Deller to customize
a menu just for them. All menus can be complemented by a cash bar or one- to fourhour open bar, complete with bartender. “It’s easy to budget,” Morelle said. “If you have $25 or $30 per person to spend, we can come up with options to meet everyone’s budget.” The primary advantage of having a party at the hotel is the availability of guest rooms, Morelle added. “You can take the elevator home. We offer extremely low rates in the winter for holiday parties. Even if it’s a local party, guests can make a weekend or a night of it and stay over at the hotel. “We can set aside a block of rooms — we have 180 rooms in the hotel, and 100 of those, on the oceanfront, were renovated in March.” General Manager Tim Goff will see to it that the hotel is decorated for the holidays in public areas, lobby and banquet rooms, each of which will have its own tree. Holiday centerpieces can be provided or clients may bring their own. Morelle suggested reserving a date as soon as possible, particularly if you want a weekend. “Weekends are the most popular and tend to go faster,” she
explained. If you’re not planning a party but want somewhere to ring in the New Year, the Atlantic Sands plans a big New Year’s Eve party with a full meal, open bar and band for $125 per person. Capacity is 250. Choose a room package and spend the night. Call 302227-2511 to make reservations or schedule a holiday event.
Blue Water Grill
Josh and Jessica Wiggins invite you to celebrate the Christmas holidays in Millsboro, at the Blue Water Grill, where they celebrated their first year of ownership in September. The building at 226 Main Street is 100 years old, but everything on the menu is fresh and homemade, Jessica said. “We offer a full menu — fresh seafood, poultry, beef, pasta, salads ... everything you could think of. And if you come in and don’t see something you want on the menu, most of the time we can create something for you. We have a fantastic pasta dish for vegetarians. “We’re happy to accommodate special needs such as allergies. We are there for the customer and will do pretty much whatever
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226 Main Street • Downtown Millsboro 302.934.5160
A fresh idea for your Holiday Party... catering available for small or large holiday parties fresh fish & seafood always creative specials custom menus available
Company Christmas luncheons and dinners in an oceanfront setting, beautifully decorated for the holidays! Please call early for best date selection!
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Rehoboth Beach www.boardwalkplaza.com (302)227-7169 Business Report | October 2008
happy hour drink & menu specials for the smaller, casual functions reservations accepted & required for large parties 302.934.5160 fax: 302-934-5161