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Sixth and Pine: Where Comfort Food Gets an Upscale Makeover
October 29, 2015 by
Don't count out Sixth and Pine just because it's located inside of the Christiana Mall's Nordstrom. The big-name department store actually has a reputation for serving high quality cuisine in its in-store restaurants, and Sixth and Pine is no exception. Modeled after the quintessential '50s diner, Sixth and Pine recreates comfort food in a contemporary way that both delights and surprises diners.
Snag a red vinyl booth or a stool at the counter and browse the menu of revamped diner fare. Try the BLTA sandwich, which takes the classic BLT and adds avocado (plus whole-wheat bread). Or dig into the crisp roasted chicken served with garlicky fingerling potatoes, a far cry from the typical chicken tenders. Flat-iron steak, turkey chili, and cilantro-lime chicken salad round out the menu of modern American fare. Save some room for a classic dessert, perhaps the apple cobbler a la mode or the warm chocolate cookie sundae.
Sixth and Pine
100 Christiana Mall
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 613-6000
restaurants.nordstrom.com
www.yelp.com/biz/sixth-and-pine-newark
Want to Decorate Your Apartment Without Emptying Your Wallet? Here’s Where to Shop!
October 22, 2015 by
Want your apartment at Christina Mill to look like something out a home design blog? If know the right places to shop, you can transform your rental into the home of your dreams — without emptying your bank account! Here are three great stores where you can buy stylish home decorations for less.
Pier 1 Imports
Pier 1 Imports isn’t exactly a budget store, but with its frequent sales and affordable versions of designer pieces, it can save you a great deal anyway. Shop here if you’re looking for a gold metallic side table, plush faux fur pillows, or luxurious frames for dressing up your walls. Don't miss the clearance section for even deeper discounts!
H&M Home
That’s right: the trendy clothing store now offers an equally affordable selection of home decor items, and they’re just as stylish as you might expect. From bedding sets for less than $50 to funky shower curtains and even marble print kitchenware, this is the perfect place to find all of the hottest decorating trends.
Z Gallerie
If your style is a bit more luxe, you’ll love the upscale touches without the upscale price tags that Z Gallerie has to offer. This popular home goods store is well known for its ornate wall mirrors and elegant tableware, but you’ll even find sofas, sectionals, and other affordable furniture pieces.
Happy Fall!
October 15, 2015 by
With Autumn just arriving, we hope everyone enjoys all of the fun this season has to offer! Happy Fall!
Herman’s Quality Meat Shoppe
October 15, 2015 by
Smart shoppers looking for quality cuts go to Herman’s Quality Meat Shoppe. The reason is simple: for over three generations, the family that runs Herman’s believes that “Quality” isn’t just something that you put on the sign. Come into Herman’s and check out the beef products, all hand picked from free-range and grass fed cows and dry aged to perfection. Whether you go for a steak, brisket, or ground chuck, you are guaranteed a tasty and all natural cut. The quality continues with the grass-fed veal, free range chicken, lamb, pork, and game meats like venison and bison. All of Herman’s products are raised free of growth hormones and antibiotics. Herman’s also has a great selection of seafood and produce! Catering is also available.
Herman’s Quality Meat Shoppe
64 E. Cleveland Avenue
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 731-5344
http://www.yelp.com/biz/hermans-quality-meat-shoppe-newark
Fresh Thymes Cafe: Delicious, Health-Conscious Meals
October 8, 2015 by
Fresh Thymes Cafe is a popular Wilmington restaurant serving health-conscious cuisine. If you visit the restaurant for breakfast you might order the spicy breakfast burrito that combines spinach, tomato, vegan sausage, and guacamole. Lunch customers who want an easy, hand-held meal might enjoy the "beach wrap," which includes hummus, guacamole, sprouts, bell pepper, tomato, and cucumber. Freshly made smoothies are a favorite among Fresh Thymes regulars. Try combining banana, spinach, and peanut butter for a protein, iron, and potassium-rich drink, or choose the fruit-focused pineapple, orange, banana, spinach, and cinnamon smoothie for a citrus-y treat.
Fresh Thymes Cafe is also a great place to go if you simply want a friendly, cozy place to relax quietly with a cup of coffee while you read the newspaper or thumb through a magazine.
Fresh Thymes Cafe
1836 Lovering Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 656-2026
www.facebook.com/freshthymes
www.yelp.com/biz/fresh-thymes-wilmington
Local Microbrews are Just What the Doctor Ordered at Farm-A-Sea Bistro and Crafthouse
September 24, 2015 by
A mix of red brick and honey-toned reclaimed wood create a warm, welcoming atmosphere at Farm A Sea Bistro and Crafthouse. It's a fitting look for the eatery, given that its kitchen sources ingredients directly from local farms that probably look similar to the cozy dining room. Chefs also rely on the pulls of local fisherman to craft their dishes, beginning with breakfast and carrying straight through to lunch and dinner.
A big part of any meal at Farm-A-Sea, however, is your chosen libation. The Crafthouse keeps locals in Delaware-crafted microbrews, seasonally inspired cocktails, and wines. So pair your chili-rubbed pork or pan-seared salmon with an Evolution Lot 3 IPA or a Victory Golden Monkey from right across state lines. You can also match a pomegranate Mai Thai with a light flatbread or a glass of chardonnay with a juicy hanger steak at Farm-A-Sea bistro and Crafthouse
Farm-A-Sea Bistro and Crafthouse
56 S. Old Baltimore Pike
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 266-0400
www.farmaseabistro.com
www.yelp.com/biz/farm-a-sea-bistro-and-crafthouse-newark
Handy Storage and Organization Tips for Renters
September 17, 2015 by
There are a number of smart and design-savvy ways to clear the clutter from your space and add storage, and it just takes a few clever tricks (and maybe a weekend) to get it together.
- Add under-bed storage. Whether you use store-bought shoe boxes or even wood palettes, adding storage underneath the bed is a great way to get shoes, clothes, and even books out of sight.
- Tackle the closet. Don't feel limited to the two or three clothing bars in your closet. Add your own temporary shelving, shoe racks, and other storage items from the local home goods store.
- Add additional bathroom storage. Create your own storage by hanging shelves or even investing in an affordable over-the-toilet storage system.
- Use double-duty living room furniture. Instead of letting clutter take over your living room, use furniture that doubles as storage. Try an antique chest as a coffee table or a sofa with hidden storage inside.
- Add a kitchen island. Adding a simple kitchen island is an affordable way to create more room for cooking.
7 Storage Ideas Worth Considering [PopSugar]
12 Big Ideas for Creating More Storage Space in Small Apartments [Rental Living]
8 Decorating Tips for Renters [Lowe’s]
Liberty Yoga: From FLY! Vinyasa to Slow-Flowing Therapeutic Classes
September 10, 2015 by
Liberty Yoga's co-owners Erin Sweeney and Christine Shaw come from very different backgrounds, which is what makes them such an effective duo. Christine has been immersed in the world of fitness since the '80s, back when aerobics and step classes were the status quo. She taught those classes 30 years ago, but in 1998, she discovered yoga. The slower style of strength-training intrigued her so much that she got certified and started teaching in 2004. She still incorporates some of the fast-paced fitness of her past at FLY! Vinyasa classes, which move at a quick clip and keep both mind and body engaged.
Erin, on the other hand, didn't begin teaching until 2008, and it was a much slower style of yoga that caught her attention. Erin caters to an older demographic with her therapeutic yoga classes, which are designed to stretch out aching muscles using Iyengar techniques. The classes flow at a slow pace and are perfect for someone with stiff joints or anyone new to yoga.
Liberty Yoga
700 Capitol Trail
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 273-1530
www.libertyyoga.org
www.yelp.com/biz/liberty-yoga-newark
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