Category Archives: Restaurant- misc.
Family Meal
I saw that Bryan Voltaggio’s Family Meal restaurant has been interviewing two days last week for help. That must mean they are getting close. I drive by the location on East Street several times a week and it still looks to me like … Continue reading
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Family Meal
The Frederick News Post reports that Bryan Voltaggio’s (and Hilda Staples’- don’t forget the other half of the team. The media, including this article, always seems to forget her) new restaurant will be named Family Meal. A first or second week of June opening … Continue reading
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Six Rules For Dining Out
I came across a great article in the May 2012 Atlantic Magazine by Tyler Cowen. Its called Six Rules for Dining Out and I found it fascinating. Amongst the rules are: in the fanciest restaurants, order what sounds least appetizing. Sound nonsensical? … Continue reading
Filed under Reading, Restaurant- misc., The Good Life
East Street Diner Update
Just noticed that the Volt blog was updated with some information and pictures on the new diner project that they are working on. Interesting transition from car dealership to diner. Blog entry here.
Filed under Restaurant- misc.
Delicious Asian
Just wanted to say that I’ve been on an Asian kick lately. In the space of a week I have eaten at both Lucky Corner and Sumittra. I’ve reviewed Sumittra before and found it to be excellent. I been back at least half a dozen … Continue reading
Filed under Food, Restaurant Reviews, Restaurant- misc.
Lunchbox
Word is that Lunchbox opens tomorrow. I will stop by next week and let you know. Anyone care to post any of their impressions in the comments?
Filed under Restaurant- misc.
Lunchbox- A New Restaurant From the Makers of Volt
Word is that the team of Voltaggio and Staples are opening a new restaurant in early December on Carroll Creek. From the description its going to have to be on one side or another of the Wine Kitchen. It will serve sandwiches, soups, … Continue reading
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Danielles Closed
Just saw that Danielle’s restaurant at Shab Row shut its doors for good. There was some indication they were going to try something different but apparently now they are just plain closed. I remember when the space was occupied by Tauraso’s. It … Continue reading
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VOLT ink party
Got an email from VOLT. They’re having a party at Harry Grove stadium next Tuesday the 18th: Please join the Voltaggio Brothers for an action packed night at the Harry Grove Stadium – Home of the Frederick Keys Baseball Team … Continue reading
Filed under Food, Restaurant- misc., The Good Life
Nilgiris Gone
It has been a little over three years since I first reviewed Nilgiris Indian Sizzler. Well their website may still be up for now but the restaurant is gone. Yesterday I drove by and noticed it was closed. Sad to see that … Continue reading
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Coal Fire Pizza- Frederick
The other day I stopped by the new Frederick Wine House location at the Wegman’s shopping center. I’ll do a full review of that later, but while I was there I noticed the Coal Fire Pizza restaurant located just 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
Filed under Booze, Restaurant- misc., The Good Life
Sumittra Thai Cuisine
First of all I really had no intention of doing this review. A full review on a brand new restaurant isn’t fair to anyone. However last Thursday we were walking downtown, hungry and decided to see if the new Thai restaurant … Continue reading
Filed under Food, Restaurant Reviews, Restaurant- misc.
Proof is gone
More closings. Proof the bakery/sandwich place on East Patrick Street is closed. The windows are covered with paper. The good news is that the sign says a Thai restaurant will be opening soon. I look forward to giving it a try.
Filed under Restaurant- misc.
Closings
Several restaurant closings recently all in the Rt85/355 triangle area. Perkins, Houlihans and Philly’s Cheesesteak. A discussion about this at Frederick Maryland Online.
Filed under Restaurant- misc.
Scoops and stuff
Nine days after my post the Frederick News Post had an article about Bryan Voltaggio looking to open a second restaurant. Which was three days later than the Washington Post article that referenced this blog. OK maybe I got the possible location wrong … Continue reading
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Scoop! VOLT Jr?
Two blog entries in one day. A FF first! Just wanted to let you know that rumor has it that Bryan Voltaggio is in the planning stages of opening a second, more casual restaurant. My source tells me it will be in Middletown … Continue reading
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Bombay Grill Gone
As I was driving up North Market Street this morning I noticed that the windows of the Bombay Grill were all papered up and the place was closed. Kind of sad to see it go. Its been around for at least … Continue reading
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Caballo Viejo
Just saw that Caballo Viejo is closing. Did a review of it back in 2008. Sorry to see that it is going. I wonder if our tastebuds have been too ruined by tex-mex to appreciate authentic Latin cuisine?
Filed under Food, Restaurant Reviews, Restaurant- misc.
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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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