Tag Archives: Frederick
Maryland Craft Beer Festival
The Maryland Craft Beer Festival is tomorrow at the Frederick Fairgrounds. Weather forecast looks beautiful. Some of those VIP beers look fascinating; Green peppercorn trippel or wild sour cherry porter? Here is a guide to the festival from the Gazette. You … Continue reading
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
Filed under Food, Restaurant Reviews
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
Filed under Restaurant- misc.
Odds and Ends
Channel 9 video on Adam Frey’s new Frederick county farm brewery. I’d card the reporter though. Brewer’s Alley released a special wedding beer, Wedding Alt, with customizable labels. How about a divorce one? Should it be something dark and heavy or … Continue reading
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
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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
Filed under Booze, The Good Life, Wine
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.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Yesterday I was in a foul mood. I was a grumpy parent, a crabby spouse and a surly boss. Not quite as bad as Kevin Spacey in Swimming With Sharks (favorite clip here) but pretty close. I’m not sure what my … Continue reading
Filed under Food, The Good Life
Third Thursday in November
The third thursday in November is tomorrow and that means beaujolais nouveau. Loyal reader(s) will know my conflicted feelings on the issue. As usual I will sample some and let you know. I am not aware of any special festivities planned for the … Continue reading
Filed under The Good Life, Wine
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
Filed under Restaurant- misc.
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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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
Filed under Restaurant Reviews, Wine
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
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
Filed under Restaurant- misc.
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
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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Coal Fire Pizza
In Frederick is now open. I hope to give a review soon, but have an impending vacation looming. We’ll see.
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Angelcakes
Everybody knows that cupcakes are all the rage. With reality TV shows, cookbooks and a proliferation of stores it was only a matter of time that a cupcake store would open in Frederick. Now to be fair the store is … Continue reading
Filed under Food
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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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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