Socially Speaking
GRADING THE GREAT DEALS
As I told you in my last column entry, I went WAY overboard on the Groupon-Living Social-Chewpon, deal of the day You name it; I signed up for it. So to make sure I utilize all these fabulous deals before they expire, I introduce to you…
“Here’s My Take”
Sabor Restaurant located in, Lutherville-Balto.County,
has been serving it up since 2008. Upon our arrival with dates, daughter, Catie and dear friend and “Top Dog” of Haute Dog Carte (Falls Rd), Daniel Raffel it was clear that this was not a stereotypical strip mall restaurant. Overall, the menu was great, tasty combination of French preparation with a Latino twist. But what was really nice was the Chef’s specials selections and the service which matched the warm décor. Now expect to drop some $$$ on the meal but you will save some $$$ on the beverage end because it’s B.Y.O.B and there is a liquor store in the same shopping center.
~~Socially Speaking of Daniel Raffel… Due to his phenomenal success at the Haute Dog Carte, he’s got another bun in the oven. Yup, he’s expecting to open another location very soon! Daniel better start using condiments or there will be Haute Dog Carts sprouting up everywhere. Congrats !
No worries, I will give you the new locale in my next issue.
ORIOLES GETTING TASTIER
It’s official that Charm City’s own Roma Sausage will be featuring their Natty Boh N’ Old Bay Brats this season at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. This is a great thing for a local vendor to be partnering with a major league sports team. Thanks to my Facebook friend, Abe Froman, for this tasty hometown update.
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EXTRA-EXTRA
Charm City welcomed Mario Lopez of “Dancing With The Stars”, “Saved By The Bell”, and multiple other acting/talent gigs, this week. While here, he visited the kids at Johns Hopkins then headed over to Meli Restaurant, in Fells Point for lunch and a meet and greet with Channel 24 fans, thanks to Downtown Diane. By dindin he was spotted at Roy’s in Harbor East, getting his Bawlmer on.
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TIME TO GET YOUR YUM VOTE IN
The Restaurant Association of Maryland (RAM) is excited to announce the finalists for the highly anticipated 2011 “Stars of the Industry” Awards sponsored by McCormick and Company. Theses awards will honor the Maryland hospitality industry’s best in categories such as Maryland’s Favorite New Restaurant, Chef of the Year, and more. When the voting is tallied, the winners of these prestigious awards will be revealed at the 57th annual “Stars of the Industry” Awards Gala on Monday, May 16, 2011 from 6pm to midnight at Martin’s West in Baltimore.
You can have your vote count by going to http://www.marylandrestaurants.com/gala to cast your votes for your favorite nominees in each category. Competition is sure to be tough. In the past, more than 30,000 votes per year have been collected, according to the folks from RAM. Voting will continue until April 8, 2011.
AND The 2011 AWARD NOMINEES ARE...
Maryland’s Favorite New Restaurant (open 2 years or less)
The Grille at Peerce’s, Phoenix
Bridge’s Restaurant, Grasonville
Langermann’s, Baltimore
B&O American Brasserie, Baltimore
Againn Tavern, Rockville
Chef of the Year
Ian Campbell, Bistro Poplar
Patrick Morrow, Bluegrass Tavern
Quanta Robinson, Black’s Bar & Kitchen
Tim Mullen, Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel
Brian Boston, Milton Inn
Pastry Chef of the Year
Susan Limb, Praline Bakery & Bistro
Isaiah Billington, Woodberry Kitchen
Rita Garruda, 8407 Kitchen Bar
Bettina Clair, Blue Hill Tavern
Favorite Restaurant
Lewne’s Steakhouse, Annapolis
Casey Jones, Waldorf
Ryleigh’s Oyster Bar, Baltimore
Sunset Grille, Ocean City
Dutch’s Daughter, Frederick
Favorite Bar and/or Tavern
Harborside Bar & Grill, Ocean City
MaGerks Pub & Grill, Baltimore
Looney’s Pub, Maplelawn
Fish Tales, Ocean City
Pickles Pub, Baltimore
Tark’s Grill, Lutherville
Wine and Beverage Program of the Year
Mrs. K’s Tollhouse, Silver Spring
Galaxy 66 Bar and Grille, Ocean City
Victoria Gastro Pub, Columbia
Redwood Restaurant & Bar, Bethesda
13.5% Wine Bar, Baltimore
Green Restaurant of the Year
The Crab Shanty, Ellicott City
Brick Ridge Restaurant, Mount Airy
The Rockfish, Annapolis
Ricciuti’s, Olney
Voted on by Restaurant Association of Maryland Members Only:
Allied Member of the Year – Nominations
Total Image Graphics, Jeff McCabe
Coastal Sunbelt Produce, John Corso
Payce Payroll, Brian Pfeifer
Electronic Systems Services (ESS), Michael Tash
Business & Commercial Ventures, Jerry Blumenthal
Restaurateur of the Year - Nominations
Joe Barbera, AIDA Bistro
Billy Carder, BJ’s on the Water
Pat Karzai, The Helmand
Jeff Heineman, Grapeseed Bistro
Karen Murray, TJ’s of Calverton
Do you want to be amongst the first to know the results of the voting? Buy your tickets to the gala now. Tickets are $175 per person and include a fantastic cocktail hour featuring food from RAM member restaurants, an extravagant sit down dinner and dancing, all in addition to the awards ceremony.
To purchase tickets, or for more information on becoming a sponsor of this event, please contact Jennie Silver at 410-290-6800.
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SPOTTED
~~~~United States Senator Barbara Mikulski was seen enjoying a fine meal at the historic Milton Inn Restaurant, in Sparks recently. I’m told that Chef Brian Boston sent an amuse bouche of shrimp, crab and mussels to patrons that was fantastic!
~~~~ With the NFL’s CBA baloney going on, some coaches are spending their time at other sporting venues. I recently bumped into New England Patriot’s Head Coach, Bill Belichick at a college lacrosse game, in Philly and YES he had a hoodie on. Belichick’s son plays for Rutgers University and is one heck of a
player !
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ANNE’S PICK
When: Thursday, April 14,2011, 6p.m.-9.30p.m.
Where: Cross Street Market-Nick’s Inner Harbor Seafood, Federal Hill, Balto. 21230
What: The Baltimore Station 19th Annual “HomeRun For Recovery”
Info: $65 in advance, $75 at the door.
For more information contact The Baltimore Station
140 W West St
Baltimore, Maryland 21230
410-752-4454
http://www.baltimorestation.org
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