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Bacon Bloodies – now at Oregon Grille!

November 2nd, 2009 | 4 Comments

This was a joint venture between myself and Erik Brown, the bartender at the Oregon Grille. Once I learned that it was possible to create a bacon-infused vodka, I immediately thought, “That would make a bitchin’ Bloody Mary.” I finally got around to making the vodka a couple of weeks ago, and the drink had its debut today. It was a big hit. Once you make your bacon-infused vodka (refer to previous link!), the hard part is over. All you have left to do is make your mix. For his Bloody Mary mix, Erik works outside the realm of standard measurements. He adds enough of each ingredient until it tastes just right (I’ve found it’s better to make the mix to your personal taste anyway.) You’re essentially going to combine … Read entire article »

Filed under: Boozetime!

The Cafe Hon Flamingo – breakdown of the dumb.

October 20th, 2009 | 7 Comments

This is truly and without question one of those days that the namesake of this website couldn’t be more appropriate. The Sun reports this morning (A Flamingo Flap, 10/21/2009) that the giant, controversial (what?), pink flamingo adorning Cafe Hon in Hampden has been removed as a result of the owner, Denise Whiting, refusing to pay a fee of $800 for the ‘privilege’ of intruding upon public space. Other examples include outdoor seating, chalkboard advertisements (what an invasion of my space!) and statues, apparently. Really, none of the legalities or arguments as to whether or not this big dumb bird belongs on the restaurant’s fire escape interest me terribly. But let me tell you what does: reading the comments left on the article. MAN. High level entertainment. From the mess, here’s what … Read entire article »

Filed under: Politics

The Mealtime! Map

August 10th, 2009 | Add a Comment

In what seems now like a total no-brainer, it occurred to me the other day that having a fully featured map companion to the relatively new Mealtime! section is probably in order. And so, without further ado I present to you dear readers – the Mealtime! Google Map: (Direct Link) View Mealtime! in a larger map This map will also be added to the Google Earth Projects section, which is in the process of being revamped. Stay hungry people! … Read entire article »

Filed under: Mealtime, Semi-Official

South Baltimore has CRABS!

August 5th, 2009 | Add a Comment

It recently occurred to me that South Baltimore is becoming a helluva decent place to go for crabs. And it rules. LP Steamers in Locust Point has some of the finest mumbo jimmies around at decent prices, they’ve been an institution for quite a while. Steamers is about as old school Baltimore as you can get and I love it. Meanwhile, over in the bustling Cross St. corridor Ryleigh’s Oyster has been running a “Shore Night” every Tuesday in season featuring $2 mediums and corn on the cob slathered in a feta/old bay/mayo spread that defies your mouth’s logic – it really is insanely tasty (and horrible for you). And apparently, Nobles on Charles St. has started serving $2 crabs as well, on Saturday evenings. Next door in Cross St. Market, Nicks’ … Read entire article »

Filed under: Mealtime

“Restaurant” week in full effect

July 29th, 2008 | 1 Comment

So everyone loves Restaurant Week, where 90+ Baltimore area eateries get together and decide that they don’t get enough customers and give patrons a legitimately good deal on a 3-course meal ($30 for dinner, $20 for lunch at most places). It’s great, a wonderful excuse to spend money on eating out, and usually a great opportunity for people watching, seeing some of the people that instantly jump at the opportunity to eat at Ruth’s Chris or any other perceived ‘fancy’ restaurant (seriously it’s hilarious). But, while looking though the alphabetized list of establishments I couldn’t help but notice some of the entries didn’t…. quite fit. For instance, probably the most screaming example – ESPN Zone. Really? ESPN Zone? “Oh snap brah it’s restaurant week! Let’s fukkyn go to ESPN Zone and get … Read entire article »

Filed under: Consumerism

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