Peace a Pizza: The Cheesiest

If you want to try a great pizza, get a Peace a Pizza! Located on the University of Delaware campus, Peace a Pizza has been making great pies for over 15 years. Come into the restaurant, decorated like you just stepped into Haight-Ashbury, and get pizza by the slice or the whole pie. Sample one of Peace a Pizza’s Gourmet pizzas with toppings like the best selling chicken parmesan, pepperoni overload, or mac & cheese. There are also a lot of new selections like the Battuto with pesto and sausage, the Green Goat with goat cheese and arugula, or the San Giovanni with smoked mozzarella and prosciutto. Or make your own pizza creation! There’s also tasty calzones and salads, and everything is available for eat in or take out.

Peace a Pizza
44 E. Main Street
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 737-6766
http://www.yelp.com/biz/peace-a-pizza-newark

Happy Memorial Day

Today we remember those who have sacrificed their lives for our great country. We hope you have a great Memorial Day!

La Casea Pasta: Italian Plates & Wine Pairings

There’s more than pasta at La Casea Pasta. Located right on Four Seasons Parkway, La Casea Pasta features traditional Italian specialties. Come in and enjoy the beautiful ambiance, with a great bar and comfortable seating. The bar is a nice place to come on Friday and Saturday, when you can relax and listen to the pianist play all of your favorites. If you’re a wine lover, you will also love the dining room décor! Many of the walls are also wine shelves, so you can see many of the vintages first-hand. For lunch or dinner, you’ll like the selection of classic small plates and entrees. But as the name says, you’ll really like the home-made pasta! There are special rooms that can accommodate small or large parties, and catering is available. La Casea Pasta is open Monday through Saturday.

La Casea Pasta
120 Four Seasons Parkway
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 738-9935
http://www.yelp.com/biz/la-casa-pasta-newark

Spring Forward: How Start Your Warm Weather Workouts on the Right Foot

Whether you want to tone up before bathing suit season or you're striving to lead a healthier lifestyle, the spring season is a good time to begin an exercise routine. If you’re struggling to find the motivation to begin your spring workouts, these tips can help.

  • Put it on paper. If you write down your fitness goals and a loose schedule, it will help you to remain accountable and stay on track.
  • Start slow. Remember to keep your schedule light at first and work up to more difficult workouts. Begin with 30 minutes of moderate cardio exercise three or four times per week, and be sure to switch up your workouts to keep things interesting.
  • Enlist a partner. If you’re still feeling sluggish, ask a close friend to work out with you and help to keep each other motivated.
  • Invest in new workout gear. If your sneakers from last season have seen better days, invest in a brand-new pair that will get you excited to exercise.
  • Get outdoors. Now that the cold weather is over and the days are longer, you likely want to get outside as much as you can. Schedule early morning runs before work, go for weekend bike rides, or even sign up for yoga in the park.

Spring-Clean Your Exercise Routine [Health]
20 Ways to Spring Clean Your Fitness Routine [Shape]
Spring Clean Your Workout Routine: 21 Bad Habits To Toss Today [LiveStrong]

Ride and Hike at Carousel Park and Equestrian Center

Whether you're just looking to go for a hike or want to learn how to ride a horse, you can accomplish your goal at Carousel Park and Equestrian Center. The Wilmington park sprawls across 217 acres of flourishing nature, filled with emerald meadows and sparkling blue ponds. Miles and miles of paths wind throughout the woods, offering a serene spot to collect your thoughts or chat with a friend.

If you're interested in the equestrian part of the park, head to the center and take a horseback-riding lesson or just go for a tour of the barn. You can also BYOhorse and set out on the cross-country trail, which will teach your steed how to safely navigate different types of terrain. The Equestrian Center even hosts "pony parties" every autumn Saturday and Sunday, when your little ones can come take a spin on a smaller steed.

Carousel Park and Equestrian Center
3700 Limestone Road
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 995-7670
www.nccde.org/425/Carousel-Park-Equestrian-Center
www.yelp.com/biz/carousel-park-new-castle-county-equestrian-center-wilmington

Happy Mother’s Day!

Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate Mom! Are you doing anything special for your mother today?

Bugaboo Creek Steak House: A Taste of the North

In the Canadian Rockies, the idea for Bugaboo Creek Steak House was born. Patterned after a rustic mountain lodge, Bugaboo Creek Steak House is the place to go for terrific food and drink for families and friends. Everyone will like the dining room’s atmosphere, with snowshoes, artifacts and paintings of the outdoors on the wall, to cool antler chandeliers. But be ready, there’s also a talking moose and bear’s head (literally) hanging around, too! The soups, salads, sandwiches and entrees are all tasty and satisfying, with gluten free options available for lunch and dinner. Come on Thursdays after 4 p.m., when kids eat free! Bugaboo Creek Steak House is located in the Center Point Plaza, and is open seven days a week.

Bugaboo Creek Steak House
1323 New Churchmans Road
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 283-0615
http://www.yelp.com/biz/bugaboo-creek-steak-house-newark

La Tonalteca: Authentic Mexican Cuisine

People all over Delaware know that if you want delicious and authentic Mexican food, look no further thanb La Tonalteca. With one of its nine locations right on College Drive in Newark near Olan Thomas Park, La Tonalteca is there for the whole experience. Come in and you’ll feel like you’re in a Mexican cantina, with comfortable seating and tasteful décor, including cool art on the walls. If the weather’s nice, take advantage of the outdoor patio! In the mood for a beer? You’ll find one of the best selections in town, with lots of Mexican brands and local favorites. Don’t miss Lime Margerita Wednesdays, a great deal at $2.99. And of course, there’s the food! All of your favorite traditional dishes are here. And whether you go for a soup, salad, special dinner, combo platter or something ala carte, you are sure to enjoy the fresh, authentic flavors.

La Tonalteca
60 North College Avenue
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 737-8220
http://www.yelp.com/biz/la-tonalteca-newark

Clear the Air With These Air-Purifying Houseplants

You might think that, in order to breathe truly clean air inside, you'll have to invest in an expensive air purification system, but that's not so. There are many houseplants that eradicate airborne toxins, and you can pick them up at any major home improvement store. Here are just four of them.

  1. English ivy. According to the scientists at NASA, there's no plant better at purifying the air than English ivy. It helps soak up any formaldehyde that could be floating around in your air, and you definitely don't want to be inhaling the stuff. Plus, it's almost impossible to kill them.
  2. Peace lily. The peace lily may be beautiful, but beauty can be deceiving. Don't fall for its game; this is actually a powerful plant. Harmful chemicals like xylene, ammonia, formaldehyde, benzene, and trichloroethylene will all decrease in your air when a peace lily blooms nearby.
  3. Red-Edged Dracaena. Named for the strips of bright red that run along the edges of its thin, long leaves, the Red-edged Dracaena is more than just a pretty plant. It also gets rid of xylene, trichloroethylene, and formaldehyde when you feed it enough sunlight.
  4. Golden pothos. If you really want to make a statement with your new houseplant, consider buying a hanging pot for the golden pothos. When positioned properly, its leaves will snake their way down to the floor in beautiful vines.

7 Plants That Purify Indoor Air [Rodale's Organic Life]
This Graphic Shows the Best Air-Cleaning Plants, According to NASA [Lifehacker]
10 Best Houseplants To De-Stress Your Home And Purify The Air [HuffPost Home]

Arcade Games Meet 1980s Pop Culture at 1984 in Wilmington

Whether you're old enough to remember the year 1984 or young enough that you have to rely solely on television and movies, anyone who can appreciate 1980s nostalgia will have a blast at 1984, a popular Wilmington bar.

Try your hand at one of 1984’s classic arcade games, like Pac-Man, Frogger, and Tetris, or systematically work your way through all of them—1984 has a collection of more than 30 machines (best of all, the arcade prices are also 1984 prices: just a quarter each). And don't forget the '80s karaoke nights or '80s DJ nights when you can dance the night away to your favorite vintage tunes.

Fortunately, the bar's stock isn't stuck back in 1984, so you'll find a nice selection of your favorite modern craft brews to wet your whistle while you're having fun.

1984
2511 W. Fourth Street
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 384-6479
www.1984wilmington.com
www.yelp.com/biz/1984-wilmington

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