Monthly Archives: December 2009

More Free Bubbly!

Now as you know this writer very much believes that sparkling wines are appropriate all year round but in the spirit of the season the Frederick Wine House is having a free New Years Eve Champagne tasting from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.  … Continue reading

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Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to all.  Posts have  been light  as life has overtaken blogging but stay tuned there is more to come.  Best wishes to everyone and sincerest hopes for a Happy and Prosperous New Year. Some poached pear salad with goat cheese from … Continue reading

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Flying Dog Horn Dog Barley Wine

This beer* has me perplexed and I’m not sure how to rate it.  I liked it,  but I found the taste so distinctive and big that it really clashed with the food I was eating.  It had a very complex set of … Continue reading

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The Final Word

on Top Chef that is.  Hopefully not Volt.  I certainly called that one wrong.  There was much disappointment and some disbelief last night.  The let down was soothed by the fact that all of the final three were really top-notch chefs.  As one of them … Continue reading

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More Volt

At the risk of turning into the VNN (Voltaggio News Network) a source once removed from this writer confirms that brother Michael is in town for the viewing party.  To me this indicates that Michael didn’t win and there is … Continue reading

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Volt Party

Was walking up Market Street yesterday and saw that they were putting up some big tents on Volt’s grounds for what I assume will be a viewing party for the Top Chef finale.  Snapped this crappy picture with my cell phone.   … Continue reading

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Prosecco for Free

For those who have followed me waxing poetic about the joys of Prosecco over the years here is an opportunity to try a great producer for free.  I saw that Frederick Wine House is pouring Riondo Prosecco Saturday, December 12th from 1 p.m. to … Continue reading

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Some News

Frederick Maryland Online (longtime resident on the links list to the right)has scooped me on some news but I thought I would pass it on. First there is a new restaurant called Magoo’s Pub and Eatery locating at the place where … Continue reading

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Coal Fire Pizza- A Non Review

I really love pizza and I have talked about my fondness for the stuff here before.  My strong preference is for thin crust New York style pizza.  In fact it’s fair to say I loathe the Chicago deep dish style.  So a couple of … Continue reading

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