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Over four years ago (gulp! really?) I wrote this post with my list of Frederick’s top ten restaurants based on someone’s search terms that brought them to this site. Since then, that post has been an extremely popular one, bringing people to this website who are searching for dining destinations in Frederick. Unfortunately, many of those restaurants on that first list have since closed. I’ve also moved downtown and my dining needs and perspectives have changed since 2008. I am now single and an empty nester, so this list is mine alone as opposed to the last one where I took the choices of my family into consideration when making the list. I’d love to see your own lists in the comments.
Without further ado, my updated Top Ten Restaurants of Frederick:
10: Matsutake (for the sushi lunch buffet)
9: Coal Fire Pizza (I love the thin, crispy crust)
8: Monocacy Crossing (I moved this from #1 to #8 only because I haven’t been in a while but it is still a favorite)
7: Quynn’s Attic (I had forgotten how much I love this place until I moved downtown and since then, I’ve enjoyed the lunch and dinner menu. It’s also a ton-o-fun to people watch out the front windows)
6: Black Hog (pulled pork sandwich, greens, mac n cheese…my mouth is watering!)
5: Magoo’s Pub (I love the sandwiches and the salmon salad and the good beer)
4: Lucky Corner (every time I go, I think I am going to deviate from my three usuals, Chicken Pho, Chicken with chili and lemongrass or Chicken pad thai. I rarely do but now they have small sized bowls of Pho so sometimes I can double up!)
3: Mexicali Cantina (of all the Mexican options, this is my most preferred one)
2: Brewer’s Alley (I have enjoyed every meal there and every beer there!)
1: Olives (There is music on this site so turn your speakers down! Olives has become my go-to restaurant these days. I love the atmosphere, the paninis, the pizza. Heck, I’ve liked everything I’ve had there and the staff/service is great)
Honorable mention goes to Cafe Nola for their fabulous liquor infusions.
You may have noticed I have left off restaurants that feature seafood. That’s because of my shellfish allergy. That’s why you get to make your own list!
The Market Street Masters Indoor Mini-golf Tournament takes place this Saturday, February 18, from 11am to 6pm. Teams of four play mini-golf at 9 of Frederick’s downtown bars to benefit Frederick Civitan Clubs.
The Foursomes are sold out, but you can come join “the Gallery” at one of the 9 “holes” to cheer on the teams, enjoy the drink specials, and check out the great costumes!
For more events check out the Frederick Tourism site or the Frederick Community Calendar. Please feel free to share any events in the comments as well.
Oh Yeah!:
Ladies and gentlemen friends and neighbors
That Cuban Place Cafe will be re opening just 5 min away from Market Street and downtown . More seatings , Lots of parking breakfast Lunch and Dinner deliveries
yes we are back same menu and lots of new specials the best coffee in town and home of the Original Cuban Sandwich. Lots more pastries and fresh cuban Bread Daily .Hours of operation 5:00 am till 8:00 pm mon thru sat . Thanks for all your support . more detaiils soon . from Narcisa and myself Thank you again see you all soon. TCP cafe WHERE EVERYTHING IS GOOD!
I am not sure how to link to FB (so non-FB people can see it) with this news but let me tell you…It’s real, it’s on, so vamos a comer!
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A little Frederick fun for you:
- The Temptations are performing on Sunday, February 12 at the Weinberg Center. The show starts at 8pm.
- The Creative Writing Program of Mount Saint Mary’s presents a reading by Mark Winegardner (PDF), author of The Godfather Returns, Crooked River Burning, That’s True of Everybody, The Veracruz Blues, and 3 x 33: Short Fiction by 33 Writers. The reading is Monday, February 13, 2012 at 7:00 P.M. at the Knott Auditorium at the Mount. This event is free and open to the public.
For more events check out the Frederick Tourism site or the Frederick Community Calendar. Please feel free to share any events in the comments as well.
In addition to the County’s community garden, here are a couple more to consider.
The Frederick News-Post community garden in now taking reservations:
Each 12-by-15 plot is $40 for a year’s lease, beginning April 1, and more than one plot is available per gardener. The fee covers costs to till the land and see that it is kept at a proper pH level for plants and crops. The paper isn’t looking to make a profit from the gardens, Fields said.
Water will be provided and plans are under way for a garden shed to hold tools and tillers, a picnic area and an improved water pumping system. Muns was assisted by two gardeners, John Salitrik and Bill Conyers, who are to help till the land in the spring and fall, and at other times.
Only 18 plots are still available and registration for plots should be completed by April 1. This year, 15 smaller 10-by-3 plots have been added for children. Those plots are free.
The Frederick Community Garden Association is taking applications for the 2012 season and is going to have an informational meeting coming up on March 17th.
The Winter Progressive Dinner takes place on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 from 6pm-10pm and features dishes prepared by the Cellar Door, the Orchard, Olive’s and the Wine Kitchen. Tickets cost $90 per seat with proceeds benefiting Downtown Frederick Partnership.
To see the complete menu, order tickets or find out more information about the Partnership’s Progressive Dinners, visit their site.
These open threads provide a chance for us to chat with our neighbors. Ask questions, share news, or whatever you want. As long as it’s central to Frederick County and civil, anything goes.
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Some Frederick fun for you:
Fire In Ice – Sparkling ice sculptures, live ice carving demonstrations, an interactive ice playground, marshmallow roasting stations, free hot cocoa and more await in Downtown Frederick. Enjoy an evening of exhibit openings, guest artists & live entertainment designed to showcase the best of Downtown Frederick the First Saturday of every month. More than 80 shops, galleries and restaurants are open until 9pm or later.
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra – Friday, February 3rd staring at 8pm at the Weinberg Center.
For more events check out the Frederick Tourism site or the Frederick Community Calendar. Please feel free to share any events in the comments as well.
Frederick County Parks and Recreation is taking reservations for the Community Garden at Ballenger Creek Park, located at 5420 Ballenger Creek Pike, Frederick, MD 21703. Anyone who is interested in growing their own vegetables can rent a 15’ x 15’ garden plot, with access to water, a compost bin and parking. Garden plots can be rented from April 1st through November 15th for $67 per year. The garden will be accessible 7 days a week during park hours.
If you’re interested in the community garden you can learn more about it on the Frederick County website.
From the Frederick News-Post:
Sabor de Cuba, a restaurant that offers authentic Cuban food, opens today at 9 E. Patrick St., former location of the Ethiopian restaurant in downtown Frederick. The restaurant’s owners, Irieska Caetano and Angel Gattorno, gave us a rundown on the business.
You can check out the menu and get their hours on their website and follow them on Facebook.
Anyone try Sabor de Cuba out yet? If so let us know how it was in the comments.
I had to dig deep into the archives to find out how long the Swinging Bridge in Baker Park has been closed for repairs. I’m a bit confused because the post I just linked to says it was written in March 2008, but I think the bridge closed in 2007 as quoted in the article in that post.
Anyways, I took a nice long walk this lovely morning and snapped this photo of the bridge finally going back up again. It’s been a long wait.
From now until March 4th you can take the Zagat survey online and get a free guide next year:
It’s free to register, and voting is easy. Complete our online survey to receive the 2013 Washington DC/Baltimore Restaurants guide for free.
