Newark's Banh Mi Boy features a flavorful selection of Vietnamese cuisine style sandwiches. Banh mi are filled with a medley of tasty ingredients. At Banh Mi Boy, a sandwich comes on a crispy baguette with mayonnaise, topped with pickled daikon, pickled carrots, fresh cucumber, jalapeno, and cilantro, plus your choice of spiced meats or tofu.

Banh Mi Boy's menu features the original banh mi, which is crammed with ham, pork roll, and house-made French pate. Other varieties of banh mi include the roast pork banh mi and the Vietnamese meatball. The vegetarian banh mi consists of fried tofu and vegan mayonnaise. You can also order a cup of hot or cold Vietnamese coffee with creamy condensed milk to accompany your sandwich.

Banh Mi Boy
209 E. Main Street
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 525-6145
banhmiboy.com

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Whether you’ve just moved into your first apartment, or you’re simply an inexperienced home chef, buying the proper tools for the kitchen may seem pretty overwhelming. Before you head out to the kitchen supply store, read up on this list of essential items that every kitchen should have — and avoid purchasing items that you’ll likely never use.

1. A chef’s knife. While it’s okay to purchase inexpensive, mid-level knives for spreading and slicing soft foods, every kitchen should have at least one high-quality chef’s knife. Splurge on this multi-purpose knife to avoid a potential injury when cutting something tough, such as meat or crunchy vegetables.
2. A cutting board. Instead of chopping veggies and herbs right on the kitchen counter, use a large wooden cutting board to make the job safer and more sanitary.
3. Kitchen shears. Cut fat from meat, stems from herbs, and slits in bread dough with handy kitchen shears.
4. A cast iron skillet. Because you can use it on the stovetop and in the oven, a cast iron skillet is versatile and useful.
5. Measuring cups and spoons. Instead of eyeballing amounts of ingredients, get more out of your recipes by carefully measuring each item. Invest in high-quality cups and smaller spoons that encompass the most common measurements.

Essential Kitchen Tools [Cooking Light]
The Kitchn's Guide to Essential Prep Tools & Utensils [The Kitchn]
My Essential Kitchen Tools [Ruhlman]

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Rainbow Music and Books in Newark, Delaware is a great place for browsing and find that special piece of music. If you’re a purist who still loves the sound of vinyl, Rainbow has a terrific selection of old favorites. Come in and browse the listings – you just might find that record that makes your collection complete! Whether you like browsing through the latest CDs and DVDs, you can find news releases and hidden gems. Looking for a good book? Check out the new editions or used titles. And musicians can find supplies like strings, picks and drumsticks. If you need a turntable, headphones, or other accessories, Rainbow Music and Books has you covered there, too.

Rainbow Music and Books
54 E. Main Street
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 368-7738
http://www.yelp.com/biz/rainbow-books-and-music-newark

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