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Family Meal

I saw that Bryan Voltaggio’s Family Meal restaurant has been interviewing two days last week for help.   That must mean they are getting close. I drive by the location on East Street several times a week and it still looks to me  like … Continue reading

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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.

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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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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?

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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

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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

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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Halibut

While we are on the topic of seafood I just had to mention that I had halibut on a white asparagus risotto with a rhubarb ginger compote for lunch at VOLT last week and it was absolutely the best piece of fish … Continue reading

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Mediterranean Grill Redux

I have reviewed this place before here and I really liked it.  I continue to visit and last week had a wonderful lunch outside enjoying the unseasonable weather.  They have redone their menu and added some new options.  For once I … Continue reading

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Caballo Viejo

Just saw that Caballo Viejo is closing.  Did a review of it back in 2008.  Sorry to see that it is going. I wonder if our tastebuds have been too ruined by tex-mex to appreciate authentic Latin cuisine?

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Washington Post Reviews Black Hog

And it wasn’t good.  Tom Sietsema didn’t like it very much calling the food “mixed.”  In fact he says the best thing is the service: “At Black Hog, a new barbecue joint in Frederick, the service is warm but the food … Continue reading

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Volt Party

Was walking up Market Street yesterday and saw that they were putting up some big tents on Volt’s grounds for what I assume will be a viewing party for the Top Chef finale.  Snapped this crappy picture with my cell phone.   … Continue reading

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Coal Fire Pizza- A Non Review

I really love pizza and I have talked about my fondness for the stuff here before.  My strong preference is for thin crust New York style pizza.  In fact it’s fair to say I loathe the Chicago deep dish style.  So a couple of … Continue reading

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