Tag Archives: Restaurant- misc.
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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Volt’s Wine Part II
In checking out their website, which has been updated since I last visited, I noticed that they now have their wine listed posted. You can take a look at it here. Really excited to see about 30 wines by the … Continue reading
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Mexicali Cantina
Had lunch there (again) and I am too busy today to do a full post, but consistently the best Mexican food, actually TeX-Mex to be precise, in Frederick is without a doubt the Mexicali Cantina. I have tried La Paz, Casa … Continue reading
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Volt’s Wine
As the hype toward Volt’s opening (which I have to admit I am buying into) reaches a crescendo I saw a brief blurb today that Volt has selected Aaron Schifferle as their sommelier. According to that Mr. Schifferle was most … Continue reading
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Proof Has Reopened
They have rotated the counter ninety degrees and put some decor on the walls. Sandwiches, soups and salads on the menu. Still have a case of sweets and bread for sale.
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Quote of The Day (and brief history lesson)
Most of you may not know that one of the first food critics and publisher of a best selling guide in 1935, Called Adventures in Good Eating was Duncan Hines. (yes that Duncan Hines- he ultimately sold the rights to … Continue reading
Caballo Viejo
After hearing some good things about Caballo Viejo I finally got a chance to try this restaurant. First of all you have to understand that cuisine is primarily Venezuelan. Not that this is in any way bad, just that if … Continue reading
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Wine Dinner- June 4th
Frederick Wine House and the Valley Grill at Hollow Creek Golf Club are having a wine dinner on June 4th from 7 to 10 p.m. You can check out the menu here. It certainly looks good on paper. The cost is … Continue reading
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