Tag Archives: maryland
Should Maryland Supermarkets Sell Alcohol?
Well actually some of them already do. But they are anomalies or grandfathered in. The vast majority cannot. Most people really do not give this much of a thought, but the application for a liquor store above the new Columbia Wegmans has really brought … Continue reading
Odds and Ends & Validation!
Grocery stores seeking way around alcohol sales ban. I have mixed feelings about this. Comments anyone? I do admit that I stop at the Leesburg Costco from time to time to get wine. Good op-ed piece in the Sun on … Continue reading
Maryland Law Changes
This past legislative session saw some changes in the laws which will be of interest to readers: Corkage: The practice of bringing your own bottle of wine to a restaurant to drink is commonly known as corkage. Up until now … Continue reading
Knob Hall Winery
This past weekend I had an opportunity to visit Knob Hall Winery. Located in North Western Washington County, the owner, Dick Seibert, has taken 30 acres of his 200 acre family farm and planted a number of different varieties of … Continue reading
Filed under The Good Life, Wine
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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Maryland Wine
The Washington Post did a neat article on Maryland Wine in their food section yesterday. They report a couple of interesting tidbits. First that Maryland wineries are up from 15 in 2000 to 52 today, with 15 additional applications pending. … Continue reading
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Direct Shipping Update
Just saw an article that nearly 300 wineries are now signed up or in the process of signing up for direct shipping in Maryland. Check out the list, as of August 11th, here.
Filed under Wine
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
Filed under Pizza, Restaurant Reviews
Direct Shipping- Crickets Chirping?
Per reports, even though Maryland’s new direct shipping law goes into effect on Friday, only eleven wineries have signed up so far. Most of them appear to be Maryland wineries. I wonder if more will sign up as this law … Continue reading
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Maryland Wine Week
Happy Maryland Wine week everybody! Apparently June 3rd through June 12th has been declared Maryland Wine Week by Governor O’Malley. Havent really heard of any special events in our area in response to this. Have you?
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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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Direct Shipping- The Glass is Half Full
Well it looks like a limited form of direct shipping is going to become law in Maryland. Ultimately a watered down version of the proposed legislation passed and is awaiting the governor’s signature. If signed the new law will take … Continue reading
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Hope Springs Eternal
For direct shipping in Maryland. This article in the Baltimore Sun got my hopes up. According to State Senator Joan Conway, chair of the Senate committee that oversees this issue , there will “probably” be a bill passed to let Marylanders receive … 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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The Election
Hungover this morning, politically speaking I mean. Still trying to figure out what the turnover in the Maryland Legislature means for the prospect of direct shipping of wine. I’ll let you know when I figure it out. Actually let’s be honest: more likely … 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
Seafood- Where to Buy in Frederick County?
I’m hoping some readers can help Fred out. We usually buy our seafood from the Common Market and we’ve always been happy with what we have got there. But like a man with the TV remote I’m always wondering if … Continue reading
Viniferous
I had a chance to stop by the new wine store, Vinferous, which is located on North Market Street across from Volt. Got to love a wine store (they also sell craft beers) that I can walk to from work. The store is … Continue reading
Odds and Ends
Just received word that the magazine Edible Chesapeake is ceasing publication. That’s sad as I always looked for it at the Common Market and enjoyed reading it. From the release: I will no longer be publishing Edible Chesapeake magazine. The decision is … Continue reading
Heard on The Grapevine
Heard on the grapevine that the Frederick Wine House one of my favorite, ok let’s be honest, my favorite wine store in Frederick County will be relocating. They are going to move to a location in the new shopping center off Route … Continue reading
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
Filed under Food, Restaurant Reviews
Brunswick Farmer’s Market and Reflections on Vendors
Stopped by the Brunswick farmer’s market briefly on Sunday. Seemed like a light crowd. Had a different meat purveyor from Boonsboro, but their bacon etc. all had nitrates in it. Also their beef was grain finished. I was really in … Continue reading
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Fred Foodie Ignored!!
There was an article (here) in yesterday’s Frederick News Post about Frederick area food bloggers. It failed to mention this site, yes loyal readers not a peep about Fred Foodie. Oh the horror! The humanity! The snub! I pity the next restaurant I review. … Continue reading