These folks deserve our support. And, thankfully, they now have the infrastructure there in the remodeled plaza to help them as well.

I remain at a loss as to why Fredericktowne Mall could not pull it together to save that end of town. It is really a shame. The right stores could turn it all around. We’re certainly not lacking for population on this end of Frederick.

I’ve lived in Frederick for 5 years and when I read about the crime, I’ve been trying to figure out where all this crime in Frederick is occurring. I’ve lived in some large cities, New York, Houston, Washington, D.C. If we want to talk about crime. I guess for those that have lived in smaller towns any increase in crime is big. My husband and I go to the Golden Mile frequently. Even though we are within the same distance of FSK and FTM, but we frequent the restaurants on the Golden Mile more often then those off of 85.

The first mistake the cities make as their population grows is to let areas of the city run down.

Just as Frederick is putting money into revitalizing the downtown area. I hope they don’t forget the Golden Mile. I would love to see the FTM revitalized with stores that will bring people back.

If in the best of areas crime occurs. As Frederick’s population grows, malls, shopping areas will need to increase their security. I went to Montgomery Mall the day after Christmas and they had security everywhere. It is all in the name of growth.

Really a treat, so make sure you give them a visit. It’s chains like Matsutake and Miyako’s that drive these small restaurants out of business.

I find the information on that site hard to believe!

Out on RT 40, we like to visit Thai Rice, Don Chicken (the Peruvian place), and Fajita Grande for the grande margaritas if nothing else !