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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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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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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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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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Brewer’s Alley Amber Fields Best Bitter

A neat article in today’s Frederick News Post about Brewer’s Alley’s Amber Fields Best Bitter.  This new British-style bitter is a result of a ten year (!) project  between their brewmaster and a local farmer to brew the first commercially produced beer from locally … Continue reading

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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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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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Flying Dog Beer Dinner

Apparently the Flying Dog Brewery is co-hosting a beer dinner at the Red Horse Inn tonight.  How did I miss this?  Flying dog beers are frequently reviewed here but somehow this event flew under my radar.  Well the dinner is sold … Continue reading

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A Toast To Frederick Wine Festival

Was this past weekend.  Anyone go?  I have not heard any feedback about this event.  Didn’t even see a write up of it in the FNP come to think of it.  Let me know.

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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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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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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.

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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.

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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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Tangent Paragon Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc Edna Valley 2009

For me a little oak goes a long way.  I’m especially sensitive to the amount of oak in white wines as all too often the oak seems to overpower the flavors.  Regular readers will know I have a strong dislike of … 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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Beaujolias Nouveau 2010

After three years of talking about this stuff I don’t think there is much to add upon the passing of this year’s third Thursday in November.  My past bits can be found here.  Anyone have any tasting notes they care to report for … Continue reading

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Shab Row Bistro and Wine Bar- Ouch

Wow- the Shab Row Bistro and Wine Bar, which I talked about here, got a not so kind review this past weekend by Tom Sietsema in the Washington Post.  You can read the full review here, but I think you have … Continue reading

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Chateau Ste Michelle Riesling 2009

Just wanted to make quick post to let everyone know how I had a wine Sunday evening that we both loved.  It was the 2009 Chateau Ste Michelle Riesling from the Columbia Valley in Washington State.  I would call this … 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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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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Shab Row Bistro and Wine Bar

A few days ago Mrs. F and I had a rare childless evening.  So we decided to try someplace new.  Any place with wine bar in the title gets our vote so off we went to the Shab Row Bistro and … Continue reading

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I Love Summer!

Today’s harvest from the garden.

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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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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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