Sushi Sumo: Traditional Japanese Cuisine With a Special Twist

Newark's Sushi Sumo serves classic Japanese dishes in a sleek, contemporary space. You'll find all the typical sushi rolls you expect, like spicy tuna rolls and dragon rolls, but regulars say you should pay special attention to the chef's special sushi menu, which changes each month and features the restaurant's most unique sushi creations. On the special menu you'll find items like spicy crunchy salmon with cucumber and avocado or black pepper tuna with shiitake mushroom. If raw fish just isn’t your thing, don’t worry. Sushi Sumo features teriyaki and bento box menu with lots of delicious cooked options.

No matter what you decide to order, Yelp reviewers note that the Sushi Sumo staff is especially attentive, doing things like offering a warm damp towel to clean your hands, and in one case, actually opening the restaurant half an hour early to accommodate some customers who mistakenly arrived before the restaurant’s official opening time.

Sushi Sumo
2653 Kirkwood Highway
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 366-1188
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Brio Tuscan Grille: Savor the Taste of Italy

When you're in the mood for authentic Italian specialties, try the Brio Tuscan Grille. This Newark restaurant serves all the familiar Italian fare favorites, like grilled chicken with fresh basil pesto atop a bed of angel hair pasta. Yelp reviewers say the food is genuinely Italian, the atmosphere is warm and friendly, and the service is quick and efficient.

Brio is also a popular spot for brunch, so consider visiting on the weekend to try favorites like the berries and cream French toast topped with honey, cinnamon, and sweet cream cheese or the eggs Benedict served with ham and a house-made biscuit. Brio also offers a number of specialty menus for diners with unique needs, including gluten free, low-fat, and kid friendly versions.

Brio Tuscan Grille
305 Christiana Mall Road
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 368-1448
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4 Brunch Casseroles for Everyone’s Favorite Weekend Meal

Is there any meal better than brunch? It marks the end of a long work week, and it allows you to sleep in and still enjoy your favorite breakfast foods. If you prefer to host a brunch at home rather than battle the crowds at trendy eateries, these simple and elegant casseroles make truly scrumptious main courses that your guests will love.

Sausage Brunch Casserole [AllRecipes]
This traditional casserole incorporates hearty breakfast meats, eggs, and a fluffy crescent roll crust to create a filling brunch dish. Pair it with lighter sides such as fruit or a green salad to even things out.

One Dish Blackberry French Toast [My Recipes]
French toast is a delicious breakfast treat, but it can be difficult to make for a large group of people. If you want to enjoy the flavor of French toast without all of the dipping and grilling, this casserole takes just 20 minutes to bake and can even be prepared the night before.

Sunday Brunch Casserole [Bakerette]
Combining eggs, bacon, veggies, and hash browns, this simple and filling casserole includes just about every breakfast food into one indulgent main course.

Brunch Casserole [Betty Crocker]
This casserole includes a hearty assortment of meats and cheeses to create a dish that will leave even the hungriest members of your family feeling satisfied.

MusikTV Cafe: Karaoke, Crepes, Bubble Tea in Newark

Imagine lining up your favorite karaoke tune and belting it out in the privacy of a room reserved for your small group. Now imagine following up your performance with one of your favorite meals: a ham and cheese crepe. Next, imagine it's time to wet your whistle with a glass of strawberry bubble tea, complete with chewy tapioca balls at the bottom, before you head back into your karaoke booth. Sound like a great way to spend an evening? Well, you've just imagined MusikTV Cafe, a unique and popular Newark establishment that combines karaoke, crepes, and bubble tea into one entertainment experience!

Regulars praise nearly everything about MusikTV Cafe. The karaoke machines are modern, and the rooms are clean and spacious. The crepes are well seasoned and made with fresh ingredients, while the teas use quality boba and are thoroughly mixed for the best flavor. Finally, reviewers say the staff at MusikTV is especially attentive, friendly, and accommodating. Check it out this weekend!

MusikTV Cafe
9 North Chapel Street
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 533-6639
www.musiktvcafe.com
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Expand Your Palate at Newark’s Border Cafe

A crunchy taco and a well-made margarita? That's just what you'll get at Border Cafe. This Newark eatery specializes in Mexican dishes like tacos, fajitas, and burritos, and serves up a tasty plate of nachos, too.

Yelp reviewers recommend that you try the spicy chicken enchiladas smothered in red sauce, or the corn and black bean empanada. However, Border Cafe also serves dishes from the other side of the border, with a particular focus on Cajun and Creole classics. Try the chicken and chorizo etouffee or the New-Orleans-style blackened catfish for a special treat. Whatever you order, you can be sure that your meal has been prepared from scratch with careful attention to detail and the highest quality ingredients, because those are the cornerstones of Border Cafe's culinary philosophy.

Border Cafe
483 Stanton Christiana Road
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 633-6400
www.bordercafe.com
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Banh Mi Boy: Traditional Vietnamese Sandwiches in Newark

Banh mi is a spiced Vietnamese sandwich packed with ingredients that can range from barbecued pork to tofu, and Banh Mi Boy brings the full range of possibilities to Newark locals. This family owned sandwich shop focuses on combining quality, fresh ingredients and traditional flavors.

If it's your first time in the shop, try the original banh mi sandwich, made with seasoned pork and topped with pickled daikon, carrots, cucumber and house-made spicy mayo on crusty French bread. If you're familiar with Vietnamese food and enjoy pho, you'll probably like the pho-inspired version of banh mi, which includes beef, basil, onions, and just a hint of lime. Vegetarian sandwiches are available, as are summer rolls and salads for those who prefer lighter fare.

Don't forget to try the rich and creamy Vietnamese coffee, or one of the fun bubble teas complete with chewy tapioca pearls!

Banh Mi Boy
209 E. Main Street
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 525-6145
www.banhmiboy.com
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Coupon Apps for Apple Devices

Everyone could use a bit of extra cash between paydays, and by taking advantage of coupons, you can increase the amount of extra money you have each month.

Here are two apps that can help you to get started:

GeoQpons
For avid shoppers on tight budgets, it can be a constant struggle between putting a bit in savings or splurging on that great new bag. With the GeoQpons app you’ll always be alerted about the best sales and deals going on at your favorite stores, so you can afford to go shopping even if you’re on a budget. GeoQpons also offers coupons for grocery stores like Costco and Walmart, so you can use it to help save on your weekly grocery trip.

Coupons.com
If you prefer to shop online, Coupons.com is a great app that offers online discount codes as well as the more traditional coupons. The app offers sections for in-store offers, online coupon codes and essential grocery coupons, and it even links to your credit card to help locate special cardholder savings.

Newark Natural Foods: See What a Co-Op Has to Offer

Newark Natural Foods is a grocery co-op that's been serving Newark residents since 1975 when a handful of families banded together to buy organic food in bulk. Since then the co-op's membership has grown to more than 3,600 households, and the store includes thousands of different items in its inventory, while still remaining true to its founding principles: to provide goods that are produced using sound environmental principles and to extend access to organic food.

Of course, this means that the co-op specializes in providing local, organic produce, as well as grass-fed beef, free-range eggs, and other ethically produced animal products. In addition to the store's own produce section, you'll find a seasonal farmers' market in front of Newark Natural Foods during the summer weekends.

Newark Natural Foods also carries cruelty-free health, beauty, and pet products!

Newark Natural Foods
280 East Main Street
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 368-5894
www.newarknaturalfoods.com
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The Wood Fired Pizza Shop: Feed Your Pizza Craving

The Wood Fired Pizza Shop started its life as a traveling pizza oven housed in a red Ford F250, serving private parties and farmers' markets around northern Delaware. Today, Newark residents have the pleasure of eating at the Wood Fired Pizza Shop's first brick-and-mortar location.

This new eatery has an expanded menu that includes a range of snacks and appetizers, like pesto cheese bread and house-made pickles in small-batch varieties like curried cauliflower, garlic and jalapeno carrots, and deviled beans. Of course, pizzas are still the main thing at the Wood Fired Pizza Shop, and you shouldn't miss the shop’s signature pies that include fresh mozzarella with basil, tomato sauce, and roasted garlic oil, or the veggie primo piled high with roasted red peppers, sweet onions, mushrooms, and mozzarella over tomato sauce. All pizzas are cooked in a handmade imported Italian oven to achieve their characteristic crispy, slightly charred crust.

The Wood Fired Pizza Shop
140 East Cleveland Avenue
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 737-2135
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