Qdoba Mexican Grill: Worth Staying Home For

Sunday, January 13th, 2008

My wife and I had the distinct opportunity to eat at Qdoba Mexican Grill last evening. We should have stayed at home.

On The Border

Wednesday, December 26th, 2007

I ate at On The Border, a national Mexican food chain, this evening. The dinner was better than I expected.

Update on Soto’s Grill: Still Great Dining in Ellicott City

Saturday, June 16th, 2007

I returned for the third time to Soto’s Grill in Ellicott City. It is still as great as it was each of the previous times that I visited.

Soto’s Grill: Upscale Dining in Ellicott City

Friday, June 8th, 2007

Soto’s Grill in Ellicott City, Maryland is perfect spot for diners looking for a getaway from the hustle and bustle of the chain restaurants that pervade Columbia and Howard County, Maryland.

P.F. Chang’s: A Family Fiasco

Sunday, March 4th, 2007

My family and I prepared to each lunch at P.F. Chang’s China Bistro in The Plaza at the Mall in Columbia, Maryland this afternoon. Our visit confirms that a popular restaurant does not have to offer good service.

Frisco Grille & Cantina, a Welcome Surprise

Wednesday, January 31st, 2007

Need a fast lunch or evening out that won’t break the bank but will satisfy both your hunger and heart? Stop by Frisco Grill & Cantina in Columbia, Maryland. You’ll be surprised…this little restaurant has a lot to offer.

Blue Cow Cafe - A Great Community Lunch Spot

Friday, August 11th, 2006

The Blue Cow Cafe in Columbia, Maryland is a great community lunch spot. The food is well prepared, the staff is friendly, and the ambience is welcoming. This lite fare restaurant is a perfect spot for any meal, and it is family friendly. Free wi-fi internet service is available.

Ellicott Mills Brewing Company: Gator Done Right

Friday, February 24th, 2006

I just returned from dinner with my wife at Ellicott Mills Brewing Company, one of our favorite restaurants. We supped on gator and fish fillets…and of course, dark beer.

Find Great Maryland Crab Soup in York, Pennsylvania

Friday, January 27th, 2006

I returned to Orville’s Restaurant at York Airport for more of its great Maryland crab soup. The restaurant respects the Old Line State’s most famous export by calling it red crab soup. However named, it is the best crab soup that I can recall ever having.

China Kitchen Leaves Me Wanting More

Saturday, December 3rd, 2005

I ordered carryout Chinese dinners from China Kitchen in Elkridge, Maryland this evening, and my family and I were disappointed.

Bennigan’s Leaves Something Worth Desiring

Saturday, November 12th, 2005

I just arrived home from dinner at Bennigan’s in Columbia, Maryland. It is my wife’s birthday–yes, a big one–and we were celebrating with family and friends. I received quite a bit of teasing during dinner…the restaurant wasn’t up to snuff with either the quality of food or the service, and I was expected to blog our experience. After I ate, I even returned to our car to pick up my wireless PDA, just in case I could log this article while still in the restaurant.

Orville’s Restaurant Serves Great Crab Soup at York Airport

Friday, September 30th, 2005

I flew in to York Airport today for a quick lunch. What I found was one of the best servings of crab soup that I’ve ever had (and I love crab soup!).

Tom & Terry’s is the Only Seafood Joint at the Beach

Wednesday, August 10th, 2005

Twice this vacation, and in previous years, we ordered crabs, shrimp and clams from Tom & Terry’s Seafood Market in Ocean View, Delaware. Both evenings, the food was well prepared and ready for pickup on time.

Wi-Fi and Morning Coffee at the Beach

Sunday, August 7th, 2005

It’s 8:15 A.M., and I’m enjoying my morning coffee while typing to my favorite friends. I’m siting in To Bean or Not to Bean (2Bean), an internet café in Bethany Beach, Delaware. 2Bean is the only café in town offering both wired and wireless internet access, and it’s a comfortable respite from the morning humidity and the afternoon heat that comes with being near the ocean.

Warren’s Station: Fine Family Dining in Fenwick Island, Delware

Saturday, August 6th, 2005

One of my family’s favorite beach-side breakfast stops is Warren’s Station in Fenwick Island, Delaware. This family-run restaurant is clean, friendly, and inviting: a perfect place for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Click here for the restaurant’s website.

Café Tu Tu Tango: A Niagara Falls Must Eat

Friday, July 15th, 2005

While in Niagara Falls, Ontario, my family dropped in to Café Tu Tu Tango, and we found ourselves in one of the most enjoyable light-fare restaurants that we have ever visited.

Jimmy’s at Sussex County Airport Serves Up Great Breakfast

Sunday, May 22nd, 2005

My daughter and I flew off to Sussex County Airport (Georgetown, Delaware) for breakfast, this morning. We expected the usual fair of toast and eggs, but were pleasantly surprised to find that there’s a hidden special on the menu.

La Fiesta is Great, Even For Bachelors

Friday, March 11th, 2005

I’m baching it tonight, so I fed the dog, grabbed a book, and headed off to my favorite Mexican restaurant.

Ellicott Mills Brewing Company: Service is Great; Today’s Food is Mediocre

Sunday, March 6th, 2005

My family and I lunched at Ellicott Mills Brewing Company (Ellicott City, Maryland), after church services, today. It’s always pleasant to go places with my family; we have a great time, no matter what we’re doing.

TooJays Needs New Management

Saturday, February 12th, 2005

I took my family, including my mother and family friend, to lunch this afternoon at TooJays gourmet deli in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, this morning. We should have eaten at home.