Kooper’s Tavern

Kooper, the Yellow Lab that Kooper’s Tavern is named after.  Photo Courtesy of Kooper’s Tavern.

The owners of Kooper’s Tavern have quite an impressive resume when it comes to owning award winning restaurants. Patrick Russell and his family have a stake in The Manor Tavern (Monkton, MD), Sláinte Irish Pub and Restaurant (Baltimore, MD), Woody’s Rum Bar & Island Grill (Baltimore, MD), Kooper’s Chowhound Burger Wagon, and Celie’s Waterfront Inn. Continue reading

Happy Hour Spotlight: Blue Hill Tavern

Organic Margarita on the Rocks.  Photo Courtesy of Blue Hill Tavern.

On a recent Friday afternoon, the clock’s loud peal signaled the end of the work day; and on Friday at my house, that means it’s happy hour! Continue reading

Liquid Assets

The Staff at Liquid Assets in Ocean City.  Photo Courtesy of Liquid Assets.

Just say ‘Ocean City’ (OC) and everyone has a different opinion and/or experience. I recently went to OC during the off-season. I figured, why not go when the crowd is at a minimum. Oh, and let’s not forget the prices are much cheaper! Continue reading

Chen Hibachi Buffet

One of several food stations.  Photo by Mark Beachy.

First of all, I am a fan of buffets, whether it’s American, or in this case, Chinese. There is nothing quite like being able to choose whatever you want, when you want; instant gratification! Continue reading

8407 Kitchen Bar

Lentil Soup with Lemon Yogurt and a bottle of Slate Red Wine from the Black Ankle Vineyards in Maryland.  Photo by Mark Beachy.

Most restaurants do not name themselves by their addresses as does the 8407 Kitchen Bar at 8407 Ramsey Street in downtown Silver Spring, but it soon becomes apparent to any visitor this is not most restaurants. Continue reading

Happy Hour Spotlight: Vino Rosina

Vino Rosina's Main Dining Room.  Photos Courtesy of Vino Rosina.

As a self-proclaimed “happy hour queen,” I love finding and trying new restaurants during this time of day. It’s early enough that diners looking for dinner haven’t arrived yet, and snagging a spot at the bar is fairly easy. Continue reading

Freddies Bar & Grill

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Hidden in the heart of Bel Air is one of the better bar and grills of the greater Baltimore area. Freddie’s Bar and Grill is another pirate/nautical themed restaurant. However, it sets itself apart by utilizing quite an array of dining options, daily specials, and an extensive menu, covering more than the average bar and grill could ever dream of. Continue reading

Darbar

Darbar. Photo by Vinay W.

A hankering for Indian food and a coincidental suggestion from a friend recently led me to Darbar located on Aliceanna St in the heart of Fells Point. Just shy of one year in business (opened in April 2011), this quaint restaurant is slowly picking up momentum as the newest and best in traditional Indian cuisine in Baltimore. Continue reading

Bistro Rx

Blackened Shrimp and Cheddar Cheese Grits.

Bistro Rx has a terrific story. The restaurant is located in a great section on the corner of Linwood and E. Baltimore Street. This restaurant screams community pride! When the property went on the market in 2010, a few neighborhood guys decided that they wanted to prevent this amazing property from being sold to someone that did not appreciate what it stood for. Continue reading

Maryland Dining Guide Launches Today

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Mark Beachy, the publisher of the Maryland Theatre Guide, is proud to announce the launch of his new online publication, the Maryland Dining Guide, which is dedicated to covering restaurants across Maryland, DC, and Northern, VA! Continue reading