Category archives for: Restaurant Reviews

Taste the Flavors of Greece

Taste the Flavors of Greece

Spanakopita, lamb, tatamousalata, baklava, and dolmaldes are just a few of the wonderful Greek comfort foods that Taste Mezze Tapas offers. This new restaurant quietly emerged in Olney, Maryland and is becoming a local hotspot for anyone in the mood for the tastes of Greece. Being of Greek decent, I grew up on the various [...]

A Heavenly Dessert

A Heavenly Dessert

I recently had the opportunity to visit the Ten Oaks Tavern in Glenelg Maryland.   Every time I have eaten there I have always been impressed with the food and the atmosphere.  It seems like everyone knows one another!  It is one of those lost restaurant/bars were the entire community can go to and just relax [...]

Seasons 52 – North Bethesda’s Newest Restaurant

Seasons 52 – North Bethesda’s Newest Restaurant

Seasons 52, a new restaurant, is now open in North Bethesda Maryland.      I had the great pleasure of getting a pre-grand opening tour by executive chef Ben Erjavec.    Seasons 52 is much different than you “average” restaurant than you typically see.  They use all natural cooking methods.   Ben explained to me that this means no [...]

Italian Cuisine – Stella Notte: It’s a Work of Art

Italian Cuisine – Stella Notte: It’s a Work of Art

For several years my neighbors, my husband and I have enjoyed many dinners, both eat in and carry out, along with happy hours at Stella Notte on Rt. 40 in Ellicott City.  Our group’s favorite appetizers is Shrimp Bruschetta. When I say it’s “DELICIOUS…it is!”!! It is a dish where you are always wanting more… [...]

Getting to Know You

Getting to Know You

On January 24th the fundraising extravaganza took place from various locations to help the Speert Family who lost their home due to violent fire on January 8th.  Participants were Dunkin Donuts, Mount Airy Inn,  various locations of The Greene Turtle and the J&P Pizza.  There will be a series of articles; showcasing each. We are [...]

Loved this Simply Scrumptious Pasta Dish

Loved this Simply Scrumptious Pasta Dish

Recently I had the joy to discover this scrumptious pasta dish at Second Chance Saloon.  The menu item is “New Orleans Pasta”, but it was the description which got my taste buds interested.  The description on the menu reads “A bed of linguine in a Cajun Bourbon Cream sauce”, however it was the taste that [...]

A Review of Middle School Lunches

A Review of Middle School Lunches

In my opinion school lunches are not bad at all. I enjoy buying lunch because you have options. You can have what you are in the mood for. For me the mood is almost always pizza. But my favorite is the toasted cheese with tomato soup. It is great in the winter because the soup [...]

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RockaFellas Coming To Gaithersburg!

RockaFellas Coming To Gaithersburg!

I am very excited to announce a new family owned & operated restaurant opening on September 9th in Gaithersburg, RockaFellas! Bill and Matt Tempchin, a father and son team  (who also happen to be our cousins) are the masterminds behind  RockaFellas. Matt has been an entrepenuer since he was seven, since he went to several [...]

Howard County’s Newest Restaurant

Howard County’s Newest Restaurant

I am so excited to introduce The Stanford Grill as Howard’s County’s Newest Business.  I had the amazing opportunity to visit The Stanford Grill this past Friday for their pre-grand opening.   It was a win-win situation for all!  Their staff was able to do a dry run before they officially open the restaurant and the [...]

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