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The Stone Balloon Winehouse: A Salute to the Grape

March 10, 2016 by

Some names, like the Stone Balloon, are just classics. The place that once played host to top rock and roll idols is now the Stone Balloon Winehouse, home to great wines and classic American cuisine. If you’re looking for a place for lunch, there’s no place better than the Stone Balloon. The menu has a varied selection of soups, salads, sandwiches, and shared plates that are also perfect for an after work nosh with friends. The options for cheese plates, appetizers, soups, and entrees on the dinner menu match perfectly with selections from the extensive wine menu. Check out the calendar for scheduled wine tastings, and if you want to know more, go to wine school! The Stone Balloon Winehouse is open Mondays through Saturdays for lunch, dinner, or drinks.

The Stone Balloon Winehouse
115 E. Main Street
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 266-8111
http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-stone-balloon-winehouse-newark

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Olive Tree Cafe: An Institution for Mediterranean Fare

February 25, 2016 by

Don't be surprised if the smell of baking bread greets you when you walk into Olive Tree Cafe in Newark. The kitchen team mixes, kneads, and bakes its own bread in-house. That's how you know it'll always be fresh. And the fresh bread is just the tip of the iceberg. The chefs at Olive Tree Cafe also source their veggies and meats locally when they can, so they're just as fresh and enticing as the bread.

These ingredients converge in authentic Mediterranean dishes, such as the shawarma platter. It showcases grilled chicken breast with a garlicky sauce and a house salad, as well as seasoned rice or fries on the side. You can also dig into a plate of salmon, rubbed down with Mediterranean spices and adorned with onions, olives, and cherry tomatoes. Olive Tree also offers tagines, which refers to the clay pot in which these meaty dishes are prpared and served, as well as a slate of sandwiches and savory pies.

Olive Tree Cafe
13 Chestnut Hill Plaza
East Chestnut Hill Road
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 266-4598
olivetreecafede.com
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Taverna: Fine Italian Fare

January 28, 2016 by

Italian fare served in a warm, inviting setting is what’s up at Taverna. Favorite dishes at this Newark Italian restaurant include a variety coal-fired pizzas, such as the Neapolitan with crushed tomato, asiago, provolone, and mozzarella and the San Danielle with prosciutto, mozzarella, and arugula.

Taverna also offers a wide selection of sandwiches, including an Italian sandwich with mortadella, capicolla, and salami and the Taverna burger with provolone; and the chicken cutlet with parmigiano reggiano cheese.

Frequent guests also enjoy entrees such as gnocchi, baked salmon, chicken ravioli, spinach mushroom agnolotti, and chicken taverna with cappellini. If you visit for Taverna's popular weekend brunch, you'll choose from delightful choices like eggs benedict, breakfast pizza, and cast iron omelets.

Taverna is open daily in Newark, Delaware.

Taverna
121 E. Main Street
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 444-4334
platinumdininggroup.com/taverna

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Horace Shellhammer’s: Seafood in Delaware

December 23, 2015 by

If you’re in the market for a friendly neighborhood spot to unwind with a refreshing cocktail and a bite to eat, head to Horace Shellhammer’s. Sit at the bar and you can watch your favorite sports events while you kick back with a beer. Order yourself a martini or glass of wine and something tasty from the appetizer menu like Chips & Salsa, Nachos, Spicy Crab Chowder, or Chicken Fingers, and let the cares of the day become a distant memory.

Big, juicy burgers are a favorite here and they're available in creations like the Black & Bleu Burger with bleu cheese, and the Baja Turkey Burger with avocado. Other options include Sizzling Fajitas, Jambalaya, French Dip Sandwich, Philly Cheesesteak and Crab Cake Sandwich.

Horace Shellhammers is open every day in Newark, Delaware.

Horace Shellhammer's
9C University Plaza
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 738-0758
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Shellhammers/330362148894
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Pinang Asian Cuisine: Tasty Food in Newark, Delaware

December 3, 2015 by

Enjoy a large and varied menu of international food at Newark's Pinang Asian Cuisine. The broad menu here features tasty Malaysian food, which has the influences of Indian, Chinese, Thai and Indonesian cuisines.

Pinang's lunch specials are a bargain and are served with your choice of Wonton or Hot & Sour Soup, Spring Roll or Egg Roll, and Rice. Stop by for dinner and order a flavorful cocktail and an appetizer like Roti Canai – crispy Indian pancake, Pinang Satay Chicken, or Satay Tofu with peanut sauce. Entrée options include Asilemak – coconut rice with curry chicken, Hainanese Chicken with Rice, Mango Beef with sweet & sour sauce, Beef Rendang simmered in coconut milk & lemongrass, and Malaysian Spicy Chicken with cucumber & onions.

Pinang Asian Cuisine
218 Louviers Drive
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 368-2298
www.pinangcuisine.com/
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Ramen Kumamoto: Gourmet Japanese Fare Awaits

November 27, 2015 by

Chef Sam Ho has served as the sous chef at Morimoto and the owner at Zento Japanese Temporary Cuisine, both located in Philadelphia, so he already has plenty of solid culinary experience under his belt. He shows it off at Ramen Kumamoto, a restaurant in Wilmington that dishes out modern Japanese cuisine.

Unsurprisingly, ramen is the main event at Ramen Kumamoto. It comes in a spate of different preparations, like the tonkotsu. This version teems with natural heritage Berkshire Pork, as well as chunks of roast pork, bamboo shoots, sprouts, mushrooms, chopped scallion, red ginger, and a boiled egg. Thin noodles form the base, along with a savory broth. You can also try something with more heat, like the tan tan ramen. This soup features a spicy chicken broth base, augmented by miso sesame paste and ingredients like minced meat, sprouts, and scallion. Yellow wavy noodles stand in for the thin, straight noodles in the tonkotsu.

Ramen Kumamoto
165 E. Main Street
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 733-0888
www.facebook.com/ramenkumamoto
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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
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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
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Enjoy a Tasty Meal at Peruchos Peruvian Chicken

September 3, 2015 by

Peruvian-style rotisserie chicken is sweeping the culinary world, and you can get a taste of this traditional favorite at Peruchos Peruvian Chicken. At this Newark eatery, chicken spends a full 24 hours in a traditional Peruvian marinade, and if it's your first visit to this Newark restaurant, the owners recommend you try a quarter chicken a la brasa with aji spicy dipping sauce. Add a side of crispy, golden fries (or fried plantains, for a more traditional flavor combination) and you'll enjoy a hearty, satisfying hearty meal.

Chicken is the real star at Peruchos, but Yelp reviewers also recommend the restaurant's ribs, pulled pork, and made-to-order ceviche. Feed the whole family with the "matador" combination platter, which includes a whole chicken, a rack of ribs, as well as enough rice, beans, fries, and salad to satisfy a group. Regulars say the staff is friendly, efficient, and happy to explain anything on the menu, so Peruchos is a good choice even if you’re unfamiliar with Peruvian food.

Peruchos Peruvian Chicken
8 Liberty Plaza
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 733-0200
www.peruchoschicken.com
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Sushi Sumo: Japanese Fare in Newark

August 27, 2015 by

Love sushi? Newark's Sushi Sumo might just become your go-to spot near Christina Mill. This Japanese restaurant serves all your favorite rolls in a comfortable setting. You can order your sushi ala carte, or get a sushi entrée with an assortment of different rolls.

Choices include the Sushi & Sashimi Combo with 13 pieces of assorted filets, one California roll, and one eel roll. The Spicy Roll Combo includes a spicy tuna toll, crunchy spicy salmon, and spicy crunchy white tuna roll. The menu also includes a selection of cooked fare like Chicken & Pork Katsu with breaded, fried filets, Chicken, Beef & Salmon Teriyaki, Shrimp Tempura and Vegetable & Tofu Tempura. Yaki Udon – stir fried noodles – is also on the menu. Entrees are served with soup, salad and white rice.

Sushi Sumo
2653 Kirkwood Highway
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 366-1188
http://welcometodelaware.biz/
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