The Blue Crab Grill: The Best of the Sea

If you’re looking for delicious, fresh seafood, the Blue Crab Grill is the place for you. Located in the Suburban Plaza shopping center jut off Elkton Road, the Blue Crab Grill is a casual spot with upscale seafood specialties. The cool-casual feel begins when you walk into the restaurant, with its modern décor, light woods and neat accents, courtesy of talented local artists.

The lunch menu features lots of hot and cold sandwich options, and the dinner selection has terrific entrees (try the seafood sausage or the deep fried soft shells). Accompany your meal with something from the nice selection of red and white wines. And now, the Blue Crab Grill is including live music on Sunday afternoons! Stick around after enjoying the Sunday brunch.

The Blue Crab Grill
322 Suburban Plaza
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 737-1100
www.bluecrabgrill.com
www.yelp.com/biz/the-blue-crab-grill-newark

Pinang: Newark Malaysian Cuisine

Located near the William M. Redd Jr. Park, Pinang prides itself on using classic spices and herbs in order to create distinctive food that will please palates that enjoy the hot and spicy. Come in for lunch or dinner and try a bowl of Seafood Tomyum soup, loaded with shrimp, scallops, squid, and veggies.

Go for a casserole of curried fish head, but it is suggested that you ask your server for advice before ordering! There is also an amazing selection of seafood, pork, vegetable, and noodle dishes. But don’t forget the sushi! Fresh rolls of fish and rice as well as a great selection of sashimi dishes are available, either as a platter or a la carte. Or try a special roll of eel, tempura soft shell crab, or other tasty specialties. It's a culinary adventure.

Pinang
Shoppes at Louviers
218 Louviers Drive
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 368-2298
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How to Make Any Space Feel Like Home

Making your space feel like a home can be a little overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be difficult. All you need to do is add your own personality to your space and make it feel more cozy. Follow these tips to make your space feel more comfortable and homey.

  • Decorate your space with people and places that you love and with items that have meaning to you. Use artwork that features places or maps of places that have a special meaning to you and your family.
  • A simple positive message can have a way of making you feel good and really bring up your mood. Use art that features a quote or phrase and hang it somewhere where you will be sure to see it every day.
  • Place a lot of throw pillows on your couch or bed. These will always make you feel nice and cozy. A throw blanket can give you the same effect as well.
  • Add a rug or two to your dining or living room area. A rug will make your space feel more complete and less empty or bare.
  • Add a lamp on your bedside table or on your desk to add a little bit of light to your home. If your space is too dark, you will never achieve that cozy feeling.

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Shop for Women’s Clothing and Housewares at Grassroots in Newark

Grassroots is a family-owned business that has been supplying boutique items for women, children, and the home for more than forty years. Their slogan is “Extraordinary items for unique people,” and they certainly live up to it with every item they sell.

If you need a gift of clothes, accessories, or jewelry for yourself or someone else or want to spruce up your home with some interesting accessories, then head out to this store. Additionally, they offer a large assortment of baby gifts, toys, and seasonal items for you to choose from.

If you cannot make it to the brick and mortar store, not only can you purchase much of their inventory through the website, but Grassroots also has a “boutique on wheels” mobile store that travels to special events and markets in the area. Many of the proceeds from the purchases at these events go to local charities!

Grassroots
93 East Main Street
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 453-9751
www.grassrootsonlineshopping.com

Treat Yourself to a Little R&R at Trilogy Salon & Spa

If you would like a relaxing day where you experience pampering like never before, then it is time to visit Trilogy Salon & Spa. The employees here offer services including waxing, facials, manicures, pedicures, and several different types of massage therapy. This is all done while the employees wait on you hand and foot and explain every step of the process in an effort to ensure you feel comfortable.

Much of the clientele at Trilogy Salon & Spa choose to visit on a much-coveted day off from work. However, depending upon what you would like done, you can also make an evening or Saturday appointment so that you can relax and renew yourself whenever it fits into your schedule. It is a great place to get your splurge on or purchase a gift card for that deserving friend.

Trilogy Salon & Spa
1200 Capitol Trail
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 525-4873
www.beautyandhairsalonnewarkde.com

Happy Fourth of July!

Wishing you a Fourth of July filled with pride, honor, and lots of fun!

Taverna: A Classic Italian Bistro

For authentic rustic Italian dining in Newark, you may want to give Taverna a try. As a part of the Platinum Dining Group Experience, Taverna features classic food in an equally classic setting. The décor features exposed brick walls, modern lighting and comfortable seating setting the mood for your meal at this trendy Italian bistro.

The bar has a large selection lot of flavorful beers on tap as well as wines by the glass. The knowledgeable wait staff here is intimately familiar with the menu, and will be glad to help you pair a good wine with your order. The hearty food is authentic Italian, with a nice selection of apps, entrees, pasta and even hearth-baked pizza!

Taverna
121 East Main Street
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 444-4334
www.tavernamainstreet.com
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Happy Father’s Day!

Today is a chance for us to recognize some very important people in our lives. May this day bring you many reasons to smile!

Happy Father’s Day!

Turn Your Apartment Into a Happy Home With These 5 Mood-Boosting Design Tips

Your home should be a place for inspiration and relaxation, not just a place to store your belongings. Improve your rental's overall mood with these design tips that are sure to bring the "happy" back into your happy home.

  • Improve the lighting. It's no secret that natural sunlight improves your mood, so you want to maximize the amount of it that flows through your home. Switch out heavy draperies or blackout curtains with light, sheer curtains or bamboo blinds, and even replace fluorescent lightbulbs with modern bulbs that mimic the look of sunlight.
  • Create a place for everything. Target the areas in your home that collect clutter, such as the area around the front door or the always-overflowing recycling bin. Think of smart solutions for the storage in these areas to create a better flow throughout the home.
  • Add some plants and flowers. Studies show that adding some green to your home makes you happy, so fill small pots with leafy green plants, stylish succulents, or blooming flowers.
  • Redecorate in soft colors. If you're having trouble relaxing in your bedroom or feeling inspired in your home office, try switching up the color palette. Adding stark white bedding or soft colored throw pillows will create a calming effect in these frequently used areas.

There’s More Than Just Fruit and Veggies at the Newark Farmers Market

Whether you are looking to try some new foods you cannot find elsewhere or if you are simply looking to save some money on groceries, then Newark Farmers Market is the place to go. Many locals swear by the fish selection here, but the farmer’s market also sells groceries imported from India, Asia, the Caribbean, and several Spanish-speaking countries, as well as produce and meat.

The Newark Farmers Market is open late every day of the year and always has bananas, milk and eggs on sale. In case you cannot wait to go home and cook what you have purchased, there is a restaurant within. In addition to the food, there are several vendors offering a selection of jewelry, cell phones and accessories, computers, and clothing, as well as items made from bamboo and a barbershop where you can get a quick trim.

Newark Farmers Market
2515 Kirkwood Hwy
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 894-0895
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