Category Archives: Booze
Should Maryland Supermarkets Sell Alcohol?
Well actually some of them already do. But they are anomalies or grandfathered in. The vast majority cannot. Most people really do not give this much of a thought, but the application for a liquor store above the new Columbia Wegmans has really brought … Continue reading
Italian Mojitos
We were in an Italian restaurant in Savannah last fall. I can’t even remember the name of the place, it was close to the hotel and we were tired and hungry. The food was average Italian-American, I can not … Continue reading
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Odds and Ends & Validation!
Grocery stores seeking way around alcohol sales ban. I have mixed feelings about this. Comments anyone? I do admit that I stop at the Leesburg Costco from time to time to get wine. Good op-ed piece in the Sun on … Continue reading
Shout Out- Marylanders for Better Beer & Wine Laws
This blog got a mention in the Marylander’s for Better Beer & Wine Laws 2012 Alcohol Legislative Roundup for my April 23rd post on some of the changes to Maryland’s alcohol laws. This is a good time to reaffirm what a … Continue reading
Farm Breweries
In anticipation of the impending changes (on July 1st I believe?) in the alcohol laws are two new ”farm breweries” in Frederick County that are slated to open soon: Frey’s Brewing Company and Milkhouse Brewery. Exciting times. Ever so often the legislature … Continue reading
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Maryland Law Changes
This past legislative session saw some changes in the laws which will be of interest to readers: Corkage: The practice of bringing your own bottle of wine to a restaurant to drink is commonly known as corkage. Up until now … Continue reading
Upcoming Events
There are all sorts of boozy events coming up: Toast to Frederick wine festival- April 21st and 22nd at the Frederick fairgrounds The Maryland Craft Beer Festival at the Frederick fairgrounds. May 12th from noon to six. Frederick Beer Week- … Continue reading
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Oops!
Just goes to show you how stupid the State’s liquor laws are: Comptroller Blasts County For Illegal Liquor Purchase
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Frederick’s Beer Trail
Did you know that Frederick had beer trail? I didn’t. Here is the article from the Downtown Frederick Partnership. With the exception of Roast House Pub I’ve hiked the whole trail, however I’m not sure I agree with all the listings. Certainly … Continue reading
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Alcohol To Save The Postal Service?
The Senate’s bipartisan plan to shore up the postal service’s shaky finances includes a provision to allow the USPS to ship wine and beer. Currently only UPS and FedEx do so. Sen. Lieberman is quoted as saying the plan would pull … Continue reading
Beer- Breckenridge Brewery
Had a Breckenridge Brewery Vanilla Porter this weekend. I thought it was awesome. Not really a food beer, too distinctive in its flavor, and probably too heavy for the weather we are having around here now, but in front of a … Continue reading
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Voltaggio, Flying Dog & New Restaurant?
Excellent front page article in today’s Frederick News Post. Talks about Bryan Voltaggio’s collaboration on a new brew with Flying Dog Brewery: Backyard Ale. The beer is designed to go with “smoked and barbecued foods.” Downside is that FNP says it goes for $5 … Continue reading
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Frederick Beer Week
Frederick Beer Week starts today. Word is that the beer judging class is sold out, but there are still tickets for the grand finale fest on Saturday. Anyone doing anything?
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Beer Mission Accomplished
As promised: It was very good and smooth as silk. Delicious malty undertones with some faint hops on the finish. Milder as bitters go. The hard part was limiting myself to one!
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Frederick Beer Week
The inaugural Frederick Beer Week is set for May 10th through the 14th. Check out their website for more details. The grand finale beer fest looks great. My only complaint? Should be a month long!
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Riverside Liquors
Like someone who always believes there is something better on the channel he’s not watching I can’t resist stopping by new liquor stores when I get the chance. I took advantage of such an opportunity to stop by Riverside liquors today. Boy was I surprised. … Continue reading
A Desire for Cider
I’ve been on a cider kick lately. It started when I was looking at all the apples we had on our trees. I use very little, to no pesticides/fungicides on our fruit. Consequently they are not the most beautiful to look … Continue reading
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Mojitos
The first mojito of the season! Happy Friday everyone . Trying out my new iphone. Hopefully I can use it to snap some more pictures for reviews .
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ChocoVine
Snagged a bottle of ChocoVine at a local wine store as a stocking stuffer for Mrs. F at Christmas. Billed as a silky smooth union of fine Cabernet and Dutch chocolate I thought for $13 it was worth a try. I was … 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
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