Fill up the Chevy, pack your bags and make hotel reservations, becuase January 18 through 24, 2010 is "Restaurant Week" in Newark, Delaware! Newark is the home of the University of Delaware so you would expect the diversity of eateries, but you'll be surprised at the quality of the culinary offerings, as well. 15 of Newark’s finest will be offering specials in three "tiers" all week, just 15 minutes from downtown Wilmington:
Friends & Family Fun Meals
Feeds a group of 4 people for $19.00
Luscious Lunches
2-course lunches for $10.00
Delightful Dinners
2-course dinners for $19.00
3-course dinners for $25.00
Not all of the restaurants will offer all of the tiers, so be sure to check the Restaurant Week website or call ahead for details.
Ali Baba at 175 E. Main Street - 302-738-1111
Buffalo Wild Wings at 100 Elkton Road - 302-731-3145.
Caffe Gelato at 90 E. Main Street - 302-738-5811
California Tortilla at 55 East Main Street - 302-292-2910
Cosi at 111 East Main Street - 302-737-6665
Cucina di Napoli at 76 E. Main Street - 302-738-0373
Deer Park Tavern at 108 W. Main Street - 302-369-9414
Grotto Pizza at 45 East Main Street - 302-369-0600
Home Grown Cafe at 126 E. Main Street - 302-266-6993
Iron Hill Brewery at 147 E. Main Street - 302-266-9000
Kildare's Irish Pub at 45 E. Main Street - 302-224-9330
Klondike Kate's at 158 E. Main Street - 302-737-6100
Pat's Pizzeria & MVP at 160 Elkton Road - 302-738-0808
Stone Balloon Winehouse at 115 E. Main Street - 266-8111
The Saigon Restaurant at 207 Newark Shopping Center - 302-737-159
I certainly haven’t had the good fortune to dine at all fifteen eateries, but Café Gelato is one of my favorite restaurants in Delaware. Their cuisine is extraordinary – especially for a college town. Their homemade gelato (a regional Italian variant of ice cream) is unmatched in the state. And their wine list has earned the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence and the Wine Enthusiast Award of Distinction. Plus, if you let them know your birthday, they’ll send you a $20 discount coupon if you celebrate that next milestone at the Café!
If you’re looking for fun in an informal setting, it doesn’t get any more informal than the historic Deer Park Tavern. The core of the present structure was erected in the mid 1800s as the Deer Park Hotel and the Tavern is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. I especially love their Sunday Brunch with live music and a make-your-own Bloody Mary Bar for just $3.00!
Finally, don’t miss the Stone Balloon Winehouse (shop, restaurant & bar). With their “farm-to-the-table” motto, “the Balloon” prides itself on having the freshest meals in town. While that may be true, I love the Stone Balloon for the cozy decor. You really feel like you’re enjoying great wine and cheeses in a picturesque European vineyard.
TravelTip: Limited on-street parking is available in Newark, but if you’re going to be in town long (and you definitely should be!), use the public lots behind the storefronts. Many of the restaurants will even give you a coupon for two hours of free parking.
Bon Appetite!
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