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Wilmington

Whether you're driving your Mercedes to the Wilmington waterfront for a play at the DCE, a game at Frawley Stadium, or an exhibit at the DCCA, you've got plenty of choices when it comes to dining on the Wilmington Waterfront. Here are a few of the most notable restaurants available:

C.W. Harborside

Specializing in prime meats, C.W. Harborside's menu includes a variety of steak, poultry, lamb, seafood, and pork. C.W. Harborside's signature menu item is the bone-in fillet. Other specialties at C.W. Harborside include turkey mignon (turkey wrapped in bacon) osso bucca (braised veal shank), baby lamb chops and saddle pork chops. The restaurant features a wine room containing over 1,800 bottles of wine as well as a live lobster tank.

Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant

Located just north of the Shipyard Shops at the former site of the Sardo warehouse, Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant features an 80-seat dining room with a view of the water, 60 seats in a bar area, and a porch with 100 seats for outdoor dining. In addition, there is a 100-seat partially enclosed patio, which also features live music and a full bar. At Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant, Executive Chef Greg Bond has created an amazing menu of New American cuisine. From hearty comfort foods to wood-oven pizzas, this restaurant has something for everyone. On top of all that, you can watch beer being brewed in the on-site brewery.

Harry's Seafood Grill

Harry's Seafood Grill is known for its innovative cuisine, fresh ingredients and superb service. Harry's includes a lobster tank, an oyster and sashimi bar, wine by the glass and fabulous martinis. This restaurant also includes a riverside patio so you can dine in a relaxed environment with a great view.

Timothy's

If you're looking for a more casual or family dining environment, consider Timothy's. At Timothy's, there's room for the entire family to enjoy wings or ribs while catching a game on one of the many big screen TVs. Timothy's features a happy hour every day, and was voted home of the best wings and the best happy hour in Delaware.

Before you drive down to the Wilmington waterfront, make sure your Mercedes is in the best shape it can be in. Visit Mercedes - Wilmington, DE today to perform regular maintenance and make sure your Benz is at the top of its game.

North Bowl Philly

The Northern Liberties area of Philadelphia continues to provide fun and excitement for its nearby residents. A while ago, a new Foodery opened on the corner of Poplar and Second Streets. And even more recently in July 2006, the North Bowl facility opened just a few doors away.

Philadelphia residents will like the North Bowl because it includes more than 21,000 square feet of space with more than 15 bowling lanes. That means less waiting on those nights when everybody has the same idea to go bowling! But that’s not the only thing this renovated mechanic’s garage offers to avid bowlers and those just looking for a night of fun. The North Bowl facility also has two full bars where you can get your favorite adult drink.

Or you can choose to visit the upstairs lounge and enjoy the comfort of plush Italian sofas, an arcade, and even a couple of pool tables when you feel like taking a break from the noise of knocking the pins down. Visitors can even get a bit to eat or simply use the lounge as a place to enjoy the company of friends. And with the glassed-in area, you can even look over all the fun going on among the bowlers without the racket.

The bowling alley floor isn’t without its own charm, either. Bowlers enjoy the retro furnishings that take you back to the 1950s every time you throw the colored ball down the lane. Pictures from bowling movies like The Big Lebowski hang on the walls, while the bars are decorated with stained wood. You’ll also notice a friendly staff that is always willing to make your bowling experience as fun and exciting as it can be.

With all of its features and unique opportunities for fun, North Bowl is the ideal place for your next big event in the Philadelphia area. Whether you want to throw a party for all of your employees, a birthday celebration for a friend, or a graduation get-together for that special nephew, North Bowl can accommodate large groups of up to 300 people who have varied interests. The facility is open throughout the week from 5:00 PM until 2:00 AM, and on the weekends from 11:00 AM until 2:00 AM. If you visit once, you’ll want to make it a weekly tradition for sure.

On the way to the North Bowl alleys, make a stop at one of our 3 Philadelphia-area Mercedes-Benz retail centers in West Chester, PA; Wilmington, DE; or Fort Washington, PA and see the finest vehicles Philadelphia has to offer. With the exquisite technology and unmatched luxury, it’s impossible to get a “gutter ball” when you’re sitting behind the wheel of a new or certified Benz. In fact, you’ll feel like you’re bowling all strikes every time you get an admiring glance from the driver next to you at the red light. Give one a try today!

With winter driving upon us, getting stuck in the snow is a legitimate concern for drivers in the colder states. Getting stuck can ruin a person’s day! It’s also extremely frustrating. Luckily, there are several ways you prevent getting stuck. There are also things you can do to get unstuck from snow, in most instances.

Getting your car out of snow could be as simple as rocking the car back and forth. Put the car in “Drive” and push on the accelerator. Lift your foot from the accelerator and put the car in “Reverse” when the tires come to a stop. Repeat this several times quickly to rock the car back.

It also helps to turn the steering wheel slightly to give the car more traction. If you feel like the car is making progress, keep trying this method. If it feels like it’s not moving at all or digging deeper into the snow, try something else.
Getting your car out of a snow bank or an icy spot is less difficult if you have some simple items with you. A bag of salt is ideal, because it melts the snow and ice underneath your tires in a matter of minutes.

Be sure to have a shovel in your car, too. Many times, you can dig your tire out of a small pile of snow by simply shoveling away the snow that surrounds the wheels. If you don’t have salt or a shovel, anything that provides friction between your tire and the slippery snow helps. Cat litter is helpful, but dirt or a scrap piece of carpet works, too.

If these methods fail, you may need to depend on the kindness of people. A car stuck in the snow often brings out the helpful side of strangers, and they might get stop to help push your car out of the snow. Be sure everyone is behind the car while you’re in “Drive”, but don’t press on the accelerator too much. This throws snow into your heroes' faces, and it also makes the snow beneath the tires melt and turn to ice.
 
If all else fails, a tow truck is your last resort.
 
Prevent getting stuck in the snow in the first place. Four-wheel drive vehicles get stuck fewer times than two-wheel drive models. It's more difficult for front-wheel drive cars to get stuck in the snow and ice. Mercedes vehicles are available in both categories.

You can also add some extra weight to your vehicle. Put bags of salt or sand in your trunk or in the bed of your truck. This gives your vehicle more traction on snowy surfaces and reduces your chance of slipping stuck.
 
Finally, drive carefully. Look for potential problems and try to avoid them at all costs. Driving slower also helps avoid getting stuck. Wintertime driving takes caution, as getting stuck in the snow is one of the minor events that can happen on the icy roads.