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Banh Mi Boy: Flavorful Vietnamese Sandwiches

July 30, 2015 by

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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The Chicken House: Slather on the Yellow Sauce

June 25, 2015 by

More than one Yelp reviewer deems the yellow sauce at The Chicken House highly addictive, and others urge new customers to "use it on everything, get extra even." That's because the yellow sauce features a unique blend of Peruvian spices that make The Chicken House's birds even more enticing.

Prepared in the traditional way—marinated with eclectic spices and roasted to juicy and tender—the poultry at The Chicken House is obviously a big seller. But it's far from the only thing on the menu. The Chicken House dishes out a full array of Peruvian fare, including beef, seafood, pork, and even Peruvian barbecue. Try the barbecue smorgasbord known as the parillada de la casa, a hodgepodge of grilled chicken, pork, sausage, and steak with chunks of cassava, potato, and bananas. They're all seared and served in a piping-hot skillet.

The Chicken House
1224 Capitol Trail
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 737-2426
thechickenhouserestaurant.com/peruvian
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Iron Hill Brewery: A Newark Gastropub

May 28, 2015 by

Beer brewed on site and served in a relaxing setting is what’s on tap at Newark's Iron Hill Brewery. You’ll also find a flavorful selection of gastro-pub food. Their rotating roster of draft brews might include Blackburn Stout, Boulder Bank IPA, Three Lions Pale Ale and Abbey Dubbel.

If you'd like to pair your beer with some delightful food, order one of the small plates like Hummus & Pita, Fried Goat Cheese, Sea Salt & Cracked Pepper Potato Chips, or Spiced Chicken Quesadilla. Tacos are served on a six-inch flour tortilla and include Flank Steak, House Made Chorizo & Potato, Shredded Chipotle Pork and Cornmeal Fried Shrimp. You can also chow down on an entrée like Pan Roasted New York Strip Steak, Pan Seared Nantucket Sea Scallops, or Baked Eastern Shore Crab Cakes. Burgers and sandwiches are also served.

Visit Iron Hill Brewery's website for information about hours, menus, and more.

Iron Hill Brewery
147 E. Main Street
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 266-9000
www.ironhillbrewery.com/newark
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Two Stones Pub: A Relaxing Spot in Newark, Delaware

May 7, 2015 by

Whether you’re looking for a relaxing happy hour spot to kick back with an artisan beer, or are in the market for a flavorful meal, Two Stones Pub will likely fit the bill.

Visit this Newark, Delaware spot to enjoy one of their many microbrews on tap and a flavorful nosh like House-Made Guacamole & tortilla chips, Fresh PEI Mussels, or Warm Braided Pretzels with beer mustard. The Lobster & Shrimp Salad Wedge is a healthy dining option, as is the Caesar Salad with garlic herb croutons. Tacos are on the menu, along with some yummy burgers and sandwiches like the Carolina Pulled Pork, the Garden Burger, or the Lobster & Shrimp Roll. Entrees include Grilled New York Strip, Smoked Duck Breast Linguini, Scottish Salmon, Short Rib Ravioli, and Pan Seared Chicken Breast.

Just a short trip from Christina Mill, Two Stones Pub is open every day.

Two Stones Pub
2 Chesmar Plaza
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 294-1890
www.twostonespub.com/main-N.php
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Firebirds Wood Grill: Tasty Fare in Newark

April 23, 2015 by

Fans of Firebirds Wood Grill give them thumbs-up for a relaxing ambiance, attentive service and flavorful food and drink. Go there to dine on a Grilled Shrimp & Strawberry Salad, a Cheeseburger with smoked cheddar, a Turkey Club, or Delmonico Steak Sandwich.

If you'd like a starter to begin your meal, Lobster Spinach Queso with tortilla chips, Coconut Shrimp with mango habanero chutney, or Smoked Chicken Wings might do the trick. Pair your appetizer with one of their signature cocktails, a beer or glass of wine. Entrees include Filet Mignon with loaded baked potato, Sesame Encrusted Salmon with parmesan potatoes, Baby Back Ribs with cider slaw, Kobe Beef Meatloaf with portabella mushroom sauce, and Cilantro Grilled Chicken Breast with tomato jack cheese sauce.

Located in Newark, Delaware, Firebirds Wood Grill is open every day.

Firebirds Wood Grill
1225 Churchmans Road
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 366-7577
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Eating on the Sofa Is Encouraged at Newark’s Ali Baba

April 2, 2015 by

When you walk into Ali Baba, you're immediately greeted with a decision: standard seating, or something a bit more fun? In the back dining room, Ali Baba recreates Middle Eastern homes with sofa seating. In the front, however, you're welcome to dine with more traditional American tables and chairs. No matter where you sit, one aspect of your meal remains the same: the fresh Middle Eastern cuisine.

Ali Baba especially earns raves for its different renditions of chicken. The Moroccan chicken comes highly recommended by regular customers, and it comes two ways: with a spicy harisa cumin sauce or lemon and olives. A duo of Moroccan-style salads round out the dish (carrot and green). The dajaj mashwy is another popular chicken dish, a recreation of a typical homemade eat. The chicken marinates and then bakes to golden and juicy, at which point chefs set it atop a bed of rice and drizzle it with garlic sauce. Pick tabouli salad or hummus on the side. You can also dig into a meat kebab, enjoy a plate piled with different vegetarian noshes, or try a pita wrap at Ali Baba.

Ali Baba
175 E. Main Street
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 738-1111
www.facebook.com/pages/Ali-Baba-Restaurant/150836381611128
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Behold the Nutritional Power of Edamame at Soybean Asian Grille

March 26, 2015 by

Soybean Asian Grille not only touts the health benefits of its namesake not only on its website, but also in practically every dish its chefs serve. Loaded with complete protein (which you typically only find in meat), calcium and iron, and even fiber, soybeans are a staple in Asian. They are at Soybean Asian Grille, too.

Launch your meal with the edamame, which is simply a plate of steamed soybeans. Or nibble on the smorgasbord that is the soybean sampler. It's loaded with Thai spring rolls, curry puffs, gyoza, rocket shrimp, dim sum, and, of course, edamame. When it comes to the main course, many Yelp reviewers the pad kee mao. Its broad, stir-fried rice noodles mingle with bell pepper, onion, chili, Thai basil, and egg in the aromatic dish. You can also opt for a spicy curry over jasmine rice, something hot and fresh from the wok (like mango fish), or a fried rice bowl.

Soybean Asian Grille
4702 Limestone Road
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 636-0800
www.soybeanasiangrille.com/index.html
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Grab a Coffee, Read a Book at Brewed Awakenings

March 5, 2015 by

Brewed Awakenings is a local Newark coffee house that earns high marks for quality and ambiance. The coffee itself is fresh and aromatic, and the skilled baristas do a great job at making all the standard espresso drinks with care and precision.

The shop's atmosphere is half-library, half-living room, with bookshelf-lined walls and a pile of board games. Feel free to pluck a novel off the shelf and spend a few hours reading; you certainly won't be the only person doing so, as Brewed Awakenings is also popular with studying students who hunker down with their books, computers, and notes. If you get hungry while you're there, try a turkey wrap with cheese or hummus, or ask about the soup of the day. If you've got a sweet tooth, you might indulge it with a pastry or cookie from the display case.

Brewed Awakenings
64 East Main Street
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 562-7567
www.facebook.com/pages/Brewed-Awakenings-Newark/294869415397
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Jake’s Wayback Burgers: Where Burgers Are Well Done and Done Well

February 26, 2015 by

Jake's Wayback Burgers serves big, juicy, hand-shaped burgers to a happy crowd of loyal regulars, and once you try these burgers you just might become a regular yourself. This is a quick, casual burger joint, but it's got little in common with the greasy fast food places you might be used to.

Bite into a one of Jake's signature "cheesy burgers," each piled high with four slices of cheese, two all-beef patties, and served on a grilled, buttered bun. Add a few slices of bacon or some grilled onions, and add a side of chili cheese fries or beer battered onion rings. Wash it all down with one of Jake's hand-dipped milkshakes. Sip on a traditional chocolate shake, or go gourmet with chocolate mint or cafe mocha. In addition to the standard menu, Jake's offers a new, custom-crafted burger and shake every month, so there's always something new and special to order.

Jake’s Wayback Burgers
1100 Ogletown Road
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 737-1118
waybackburgers.com/restaurantlocations/detail/Newark-DE-Ogletown-Rd/56
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Indian Sizzler: Indian Cuisine in Newark, Delaware

January 29, 2015 by

Indian Sizzler has built a loyal following among Newark locals, and it's easy to understand why. The menu is large and varied, the prices are reasonable, and the portions are large. But most of all, the food is simply delicious.

Start your meal with an order of keema samosa, which are delicately-spiced, meat-filled hand pies, deep fried and served with a sweet dipping sauce. Vegetarians will appreciate the large number of meat-free choices. Saag aloo is a popular potato and spinach-based dish, while navratan korma combines garden fresh vegetables with a spicy cashew and herb sauce. And don't forget to include an order of naan, the clay oven baked bread that is traditionally used as a utensil to scoop rice and sauce from your plate to your mouth.

Dining in is always fun, but an online ordering system also makes it quick and easy to get delivery or take out from Indian Sizzler.

Indian Sizzler
72 E. Main Street
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 738-3445
www.indiansizzlerus.com
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