Stella Barra: Enlightenment at Pike and Rose

If you have lived in Montgomery County for more than a few years, a visit to Pike and Rose – the burgeoning development that keeps on growing- may induce a sense of discombobulation.  Located in N. Bethesda, this was once the home of Mid-Pike Plaza, where one could shop at Toys R Us, Filenes Basement, […]

Frederick Restaurant Week: Happening Now!

Downtown Frederick is a favorite destination when my husband and I want a day trip that feels like a vacation. We enjoy browsing through the many independent shops brimming over with antiques, art, household items, comestibles, and clothing.  Actually… shopping for clothing is probably just my idea of fun… but it does give my husband […]

Addie’s: Pretty, Pretty Good

“Curb Your Enthusiasm” is coming back to television on October 1.  My enthusiasm about this comeback is anything but curbed. In fact, upon hearing the first few bars of the theme song, my whole face lights up at the thought of all the awkward scenarios that Larry David is poised to portray with stunning accuracy. […]

True Food Kitchen: Here’s to Your Health

If you’re of a certain age, you start hearing the term anti-inflammatory on a regular basis. And as much as my eating habits are decidedly more millennial than they are member of AARP, I’m not opposed to healthy eating. True Food Kitchen in Bethesda appeals to the part of me that really should be paying […]

Lincoln’s Bar-B-Que: Shaking Things Up in Silver Spring (closed)

Lincoln’s Barbecue is Closed When The Restaurant Group closed AG Kitchen in downtown Silver Spring and transformed it into Lincoln’s Bar–B–Que, they wanted to shake things up. Research pointed to potential for a barbecue restaurant in the area.  If a bustling dining room just weeks after opening Lincoln’s is any indication, the decision seems to be a fitting one. […]

Owen’s Ordinary: Where I Discover Something Extraordinary

I am not a beer drinker.  I’ve probably consumed five beers in my entire life. But when my daughter and I discuss where to go for a night out, I suggest a visit to the beer-centric Owen’s Ordinary at Pike and Rose in N. Bethesda.  I plan to drink cocktails and wine, while she indulges […]

Northwest Chinese Food: Making the Grade in College Park

I graduated from University of Maryland many, many years ago.  Heck, my son graduated from there years ago! Sadly, there were never great restaurant options when I was a student. If we wanted a nice meal, we went to the nearby Ledo’s Pizza.  By the time my son attended UMD, the dining situation hadn’t progressed […]

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