Category Archives: Stores

Chef Bryan Voltaggio Snapped at the Farmer’s Market

Not trying to get all paparazzi on you but here is a recent picture of Chef Voltaggio at the West Frederick Farmer’s Market shopping.  It’s not my picture so I’ll just link to it. This serves as a great reminder to … Continue reading

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Mionetto Prosecco

Mionetto prosecco frequently pops up on  lists of value bubblies. I’ve had it a few times over the years and enjoyed it but it hasn’t been in our regular rotation here at home, which was frustrating since  I know its very widely distributed.  It turns out it’s … Continue reading

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Frederick Wine House Closes

If you are as fond as I am of this store then this headline probably gave you a heart attack, but its true.  Today after their customary Friday tasting they will shutter their doors at the 7th street location for good!  Boy … Continue reading

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Frederick Wegmans

The new Wegmans is getting ready to open June 5th.  They say that  they anticipate 12,000-15,000 people (!!!) to show up for opening day.   I’m definitely excited having never set foot in one before.  I promise to report back here on my impressions when … Continue reading

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West Frederick Farmer’s Market

Reminder:- the West Frederick Farmer’s Market kicks off its 2011 season this Saturday, May 7th at 10:00 am.  It is at the same location (110 Baughman’s Lane (Potomac Physicians Parking Lot), Frederick, MD 21702) as it has been in past … Continue reading

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Voila!

Confession time:  I hate coffee- dislike the taste so much that I don’t even care for mocha ice cream.  My caffeinated beverage of choice is tea and I am nuts about a relatively new place (fiveish months old?) that has opened in downtown … Continue reading

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L.O.V.E.

All sorts of catchy titles and puns come to mind but the bottom line is I love the Lebherz Oil and Vinegar Emporium (LOVE).  The place rocks!  I finally got around to going in there and I have no idea why … Continue reading

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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

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Direct Shipping of Wine

The Comptroller’s Office is running a survey through September 30th on direct shipping of wine to Maryland.  I have been posting here for several years about efforts in the Legislature to get this passed.  It always gets shot down by the … Continue reading

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Rose Tease Part II

So  I went back to buy the rose from Frederick Wine House and they were all sold out.  I found out this week that it was because MY PARENTS went and bought them out after hearing me rave and tasting … Continue reading

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