Category Archives: Restaurant Reviews
Cupcake Wars Frederick Style- Sweet Angela’s Cupcakery
For years Frederick managed to survive without a single cupcake store, but now we find ourselves in the enviable position of having two within 400 yards of each other. I reviewed the original cupcake bakery, Angelcakes, here about ten months ago. Since that … Continue reading
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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
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The Wine Kitchen
Wherein I break my own rule and review a chain restaurant. I know this does not really fit my criteria of a chain: there is one Wine Kitchen in Leesburg and they opened one in Frederick last month. If you have been … Continue reading
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Coal Fire Pizza Mini-Review & Vacation
I am out of here until August! Did eat at Coal Fire over the weekend. The Margherita was outstanding; worth the trip alone. I just love that thin, charred, crispy crust pizza. Tons of fresh basil and the cheese was … Continue reading
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Sumittra Thai Restaurant
I have never been to Thailand. I have never stayed at a Holiday Inn Express either, but I have eaten a lot of Thai food around the United States. It is my favorite Asian cuisine hands down. The reason why … Continue reading
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Il Porto
Il Porto reminds me of a good offensive lineman: just solidly doing their job over and over without much flash or fanfare. I’ve eaten at Il Porto twice in recent months and both times came away with the same attitude: … Continue reading
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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
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Moxie Bakery & Cafe
Had a wonderful mid-morning bite to eat last week at the Moxie Bakery & Cafe. I’ve driven by the place many times and its been on my (long) list of places to visit. Sat outside with Mrs. F at one of their … Continue reading
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Halibut
While we are on the topic of seafood I just had to mention that I had halibut on a white asparagus risotto with a rhubarb ginger compote for lunch at VOLT last week and it was absolutely the best piece of fish … Continue reading
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Mediterranean Grill Redux
I have reviewed this place before here and I really liked it. I continue to visit and last week had a wonderful lunch outside enjoying the unseasonable weather. They have redone their menu and added some new options. For once I … 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?
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Washington Post Reviews Black Hog
And it wasn’t good. Tom Sietsema didn’t like it very much calling the food “mixed.” In fact he says the best thing is the service: “At Black Hog, a new barbecue joint in Frederick, the service is warm but the food … Continue reading
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Isabella’s Meats
The other night Mrs. F and I were eating at Isabellas. While I felt guilty not trying something new so I could report on it here, it was a very rare date night so I wanted to make sure there were … Continue reading
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When I Grow Up
When I grow up I want to be a blog just like this one. Seriously, this is a phenomenal blog that I read regularly even though I don’t do much in Howard County except drive through it. This is a true … Continue reading
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Jefferson Pastry Shoppe- a Hidden Gem
Family traditions are funny. Mrs. F brings her family’s Halloween tradition of eating donuts and cider after pumpkin carving. The kids love it, but I have to admit the combination of cider and donuts always struck me as a little wierd. However … Continue reading
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More Ethics
I had talked about ethics in an earlier post. So it was interesting to see that in early October the Federal Trade Commission ruled that bloggers who made endorsements had to disclose any payments they received from subjects of their reviews. Those that did … Continue reading
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Budget Cuts and the Fourth Estate
I don’t think anyone is envious of those poor souls labouring in the newspaper business right now. However one of my favorite abuse pinatas: the Frederick News Post is really plumbing the depths. Yes in their current “In Good Taste” column … Continue reading
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Ethics
Interesting article in the Wall Street Journal about two reviewers from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate accepting trips etc. from winemakers. One reviewer “vacationed and enjoyed lavish social dinners in the company of wine importers whose wines he reviews.” It raises … Continue reading
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Isabella’s still rules
Long time readers will know of my feelings for Isabellas. My last review of the restaurant is here. Well just want to say that I have eaten there a couple of times since then, including dinner over the weekend and … Continue reading
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Mediterranean Grill- a Hidden Gem
Usually when I go into a restaurant there are a few items on the menu that catch my fancy and I can make up my mind rather quickly. This never happens to me at the Mediterranean Grill. The problem there … Continue reading
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Patrick’s on Patrick Street
I had occasion to go to Patrick’s this Friday for lunch. Since they are only in a “soft opening” (their words) phase I’m not going to do a review at this point. It’s pretty clear to me that they are still a … Continue reading
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Volt in Washington Post
The Washington Post food critic reviewed Volt in this past Sunday’s Magazine. The review was overall very positive and he gave it 2 1/2 stars (out of 4). The food reviews were very favorable, but they got dinged for service. Link … Continue reading
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Volt
Well, I know the professional critics will not review a restaurant until at least three months after it opens, but hey I’m just a rank amateur, so what do I care. With all the anticipation I’m not inclined to wait more than three weeks. … Continue reading
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