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
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
Filed under The Good Life
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
Filed under Restaurant- misc.
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
Filed under Restaurant- misc.
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
Filed under Restaurant- misc.
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
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
Filed under Booze, Restaurant- misc., Stores
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
Filed under Pizza, Restaurant- misc.