June 21st, 2010
In a matter of 48 hours, from last Friday until Sunday, there was a drive, a stay in a hotel, International Food; Italian, Lebanese and Mediterranean, Austrian, Ethiopian, Vietnamese, American, and let’s not forget The Wedding and lots of dancing.
It is that time in my life when I am being invited to weddings. Some of my friends’ children are getting married. So much fun to hear all the planning that takes place for such an event.
Off to Washington on Friday and this is how the week-end started.
Stuck in traffic. Why do they have to blow the horn and cut me off? What’s the matter with people? It must be that, here, at the Delaware Beaches we really don’t get those traffic jams. Well, in the summer there is an exception but throughout the year we come and go with no problem. No lines either. I get a little impatient to say the least.
I arrived at The Latham Hotel located on M Street. Cute little boutique hotel in the center of the action in Georgetown. It was Friday and you could tell people were getting ready to start the evening.
The rooms at The Latham are not very big but they are well appointed.
I decided that dinner was not going to be for another few hours so appetizers at a little side street restaurant near the Canal could tie me over. The name? Il Canale. Italian was spoken here. I just answered in Spanish. Close enough. The restaurant surprised me. The oil and garlic served with dipping bread was very sweet. I was told that they boil the garlic in the oil and that gives it that sweetness. The beef carpaccio was very good and so were the mussels.
Later that evening it was time to have dinner. I chose Neyla because it was suggested it had superb Lebanese and Mediterranean cuisine.
It was crowded. One of the appeals of this type of cuisine is that you can order many dishes and share. The Falafel was a hit. Several more orders were requested. My main dish was Branzino which is a European seabass I really like; it was moist and very nicely seasoned.
Our waiter was from Morocco and very friendly and efficient.
The restaurant was good but I did not love it.
Taking a walk after dinner with friends was a treat; checking the stores and the people. Wait, what happened was that all of a sudden I realized that I had not heard anyone passing me by speaking in English. I was fitting right in with my accent. It felt good. I was looking at my friends, who only spoke English, like they were foreigners. Amazing, isn’t it? But then, at the same time, I thought that speaking two languages was not enough.
Saturday, morning:
Walking by the canal was beautiful. Lots of runners, joggers and people just enjoying a hot summer morning.
Then it is time to find a cute place to eat breakfast. I like foods that are different and if I am in an area that is known for their international food, I am then going for it.
I found Leopold’s by Caddy’s Alley. It was Austrian. Outdoors seating was perfect. This restaurant has a full bar and it is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
To tell you the truth the breakfast was not that great. The menu looked better for dinner.
Walking by the Canal the Mule-Drawn Barge was taking people for a ride. This is sponsored by the C & O Canal. It is the C & O Canal National Historical Park. A series of locks had to be opened for this barge to go through.
The locktenders were responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of liftlocks.
How does lock work? Liftlocks raised and lowered boats to overcome changes in elevations. A boat heading downstream enters the lock. Mules are unhitched and the locktender closes the upstream gates. The locktender opens the downstream paddles. Water flows out and the boat is lowered. With water levels equal, the locktender opens the downstream gates. The mules are hitched and the boat moves on.
I could not believe I was thinking about food again. Well, just something. It was very hot in Georgetown and as I was walking I saw a restaurant called Zed’s – Ethiopian Cuisine. It was located on M Street.
I only had time for a few appetizers. I ordered Kaisa which is a mild Ethiopian cheese, Beef Zizi Tibbs which are beef strips with a red chili pepper sauce and Mushroom Inguday Tibbs which were sauteed mushrooms with onion, a special sauce with a touch of chili pepper.
Again, I was not thrilled with my choices but I was glad I tried them.
Finally, I went to the wedding ceremony. It was beautiful. The bride was glowing. The parents and sisters were so proud and happy. All of us were witnesses to such an important event in her life.
When the band started playing everyone got up to dance. This band was the back-up band for Wilson Picket who died in 2006 and was buried in Louisville, Kentucky. He was an American R & B/rock and roll and soul singer and writer. His hits? In the Midnight Hour, Land of 1,000 Dances, Mustang Sally, Funky Broadway, among others. I believe the band’s name is the Midnight Movers. They played and we danced all night.
One more bite to eat before going to bed on a busy Saturday night in Georgetown. It was Vietnamese across The Latham and I cannot even remember the name. Good and a lot of food. No idea Vietnamese cooks use a lot of collard greens in their dishes.
Sunday Morning. Please, coffee before driving back home. But, wait, how about breakfast?
A stop in Annapolis, Maryland, will do the trick. Again, it was crowded and hot. Annapolis is beautiful any time of the year. On Sunday there was a bright blue sky.
I ended up at The Kitchen on Randall Street. It was small but it had a courtyard, where I enjoyed breakfast.
I had scrambled eggs but the best part of my dish was the smoked Rockfish. It was so good and I could have had more.
The other breakfast ordered was eggs benedict and they were good also.
I cannot believe I have eaten my way for 48 hours. Don’t worry I paced myself, and watched the carbs.
I knew I was in Delaware when I came upon the following scene.
And then I found myself on the top level of the Cultured Pearl, eating sashimi and overlooking Rehoboth Avenue on a very balmy evening….
I am exhausted…talk to you later….as usual….
June 16th, 2010
“Hobos is described as Eco-Global. It celebrates the subtle simplicity of street food from around the world.”
It definitely had cooled down at the Delaware Beaches. The breeze was just great and I felt like going out to dinner. My son called and asked me if I still cooked since I was always going out to dinner. How else am I going to let you know how our restaurants are doing at the beaches? Tomorrow, yes, manana, I am staying home.
But on Tuesday evening, it was time to go and visit Hobos. This restaurant is located at 56 Baltimore Avenue, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971. Tel. 302-226-2226. E-mail is info@myhobos.com. Hobos is on Facebook. The owner and Chef is Gretchen Hanson.
Hobos brings pleasant memories for me. Last year, around this time, Gretchen had opened her restaurant. It was there that I came up with the idea of writing this type of blog. As she explained to me her concept and ideas; where she was coming from and I was asking about gluten free dishes; back and forth with the conversation; I decided to write about the beaches.
So as I approached the restaurant, it definitely looked good. The flowers were in full bloom, the tiny lights and the al fresco dining, just complemented the type of night, here at the beaches. This is what we, residents, locals, and natives, live for at the beach. The casualness of living along the coast.
Hobos was comfortably crowded. In their al fresco dining there are plenty of tables. Tonight we were all so lucky because across the street, at Aqua Grill, Holly Lane was performing so the music was great, adding already to a very nice evening.
It was so nice to see Dawn again. She works at Hobos and took care of us. Always making the right suggestions regarding what to order. Gretchen came to the table and proceeded to mark the gluten free items on the menu, which to tell you the truth, almost all of them were. I could hear other people asking the same thing so, other customers were eating gluten free last night.
Hobos is able to accommodate vegetarians, vegans, celiac (gluten free), and people with other food allergies. It is great to see how a lot of the restaurants in our area are being so sensitive to their patrons with food allergies.
Hobos has a wide a variety of dishes in its menu. Gretchen’s cooking is full of flavor and spice. She is not afraid of a little bit of heat here or there. It gives her dishes just the right kick.
I was checking the restaurant. It has really come into its own and has become very popular. I have to give Gretchen credit because I was watching her interact with her customers, including us. She made sure she went to every table and just stayed long enough to make friendly chat; to make sure we were all happy with our orders, always with a smile on her face.
The indoor dining area is very cozy. Hobos’ decorations have a Mediterranean style. There is a full bar, as well.
We started with a Crab Artichoke and Brie Dip. The mixture of the 3 flavors was a great combination. The crostini, well, of course they were that good because they were fried!!
 Crab Artichoke and Brie Dip Then came the Seaweed Salad with Cucumbers. Refreshing, a little spicy and I loved it!!
One main entree was the Chile Glazed Halibut with Avocado Tomatillo Salsa. The halibut was perfectly cooked and the glaze and salsa also gave this dish a litle kick. It came with mashed potatoes which were very good, as well. Then I took a bite of the thinly sliced yellow and green zucchini. It was so fresh and it tasted like butter. Well, that is when Gretchen said that the squash was zephyr zucchini.
 Chile Glazed Halibut with Avocado Tomatillo Salsa Zephyr zucchini is a hybrid summer squash. It has great flavor and texture; buttery and nutty. It’s color is buttercup yellow and light green ends. Hobos’ zucchini was organic.
The other dish ordered was Scallops with Red Curry and Asparagus. This was a large entree and it was just as delicious. Again the little heat played a game with your tastebuds.
 Scallops with Red Curry and Asparagus Check the website for their menu and to see upcoming events. Gretchen keeps Hobos busy.
Unfortunately, we did not have dessert. The freshly brewed coffee was very good with a great flavor.
Baltimore Street, where Hobos is located is a street lined with trees and if you decide to dine here, I think you are really going to enjoy it.
Talk to you later…you know I will….
Note: Remember that Hobos is a dog friendly restaurant for well behaved dogs.
June 7th, 2010
Everything about this restaurant was so unexpected for me. First the evening, the setting, and most of all the food.
Venus on the Half Shell has been in Dewey Beach, Delaware for about 6 years now. I, actually, had never been. Crazy isn’t it? It is just a mile down the road from my house.
I know that the downtown Rehoboth restaurants were having their week, but tonight I really wanted to try Venus. It had been on my mind for a few weeks.
Venus On The Half Shell is located on Dagsworthy Street & The Bay, Dewey Beach, DE 19971. Tel. 302-227-9292. Website is www.deweybeachlife.com.
The new Chef is Peter A. McMahon.
When I have written about Dewey Beach in the past, I have mentioned that this is a beach town that really knows how to party. Restaurants, music, beach sports and young people is what Dewey Beach is all about.
On Monday, after a beautiful, hot week-end, Venus was quiet and so was Dewey Beach. The weather had cooled off and it was just a fantastic early evening.
I was so surprised as I entered Venus to find that my first impression was that I was in Marrakech, Morocco. I have been to Morocco and that is just what came to mind.
It was so early but perfect because I could then take pictures. I was given the go ahead and so my evening started; taking pictures of this unique restaurant, right on Rehoboth Bay.
Venus has several seating arrangements; inside, under the tent which is in the sand or right by the water. Then, just one table under the Gazebo.
We chose to seat under the tent. The view was spectacular. To our right, high up, there was an osprey with its mate building their nest.
The osprey is also known as the sea hawk or fish eagle. It is a large raptor, whose diet is fish and mates for life. They are found in tropical and temperate regions. And, they winter from southern U.S. to Argentina.
A couple of appetizers were ordered. I had the pan roasted clams, zesty Chardonnay Butter Broth and Grilled Baguette. I had to ask Paige, who was our waitress, to bring me a spoon. There was no way I was leaving the broth behind. The clams were delicious with a nice kick to them.
The next appetizer was “Russian Oysters”, 6 Beau Soleil oysters, spritzed tableside with Iced Stoli. Good and salty.
Beau Soleil oysters are caraquets which are the famous oysters of the Maritimes, a staple among fishermen and loggers forever. These oysters are formed in 3 bays of Northern New Brunswick and they never touch the sea floor; they are called suspended caraquets.
I felt that the restaurant was just mine for the evening. Paige, our waitress was so attentive and her suggestions were a hit.
I had the baked salmon, stuffed with grilled asparagus, peppered tomato basil coulis, and roasted garlic rissotto cakes. Truly loved it and salmon is a dish I usually order and if it is recommended, then more so.
The Rock Shrimp & Langostino, sauteed with smoked tomatoes, tossed in a light Chive Cream Sauce over Jasmin Rice. I want to let you know that this dish is usually served over pasta, but because of the gluten allergy, it was over rice, instead. The Chef sent 2 types of rice to see which one would be the preferred rice; the bamboo or jasmin rice. Jasmin won. I liked them both.
Venus has a full bar and the wine chosen was very good.
If you were to ask me tonight what has been the best place to eat at the Delaware Beaches and Ocean City, Maryland, I would have to say Venus. The unplanned evening had great food, amazing service by Paige, the setting, well you are looking at the pictures; I hope, the light breeze and the sunset over Rehoboth Bay. Priceless!!
 Best Spot Talk to you later….
June 5th, 2010
It is that time of the year when everything has opened in Rehoboth Beach. This town is only one square mile, but, believe me you will find entertainment for everyone.
Starting Sunday, June 6th, the downtown restaurants will be offering their best culinary specialties for all of us to sample at very reasonable prices.
We have exceptional chefs in Rehoboth, innovative cuisine and international fare.
For one week there will be 3-course dinners, $20 or $30 prix-fixe.
Participating restaurants are:
Adriatico Ristorante & Cafe, 1st St. and Baltimore Ave., Tel. 302-227-9255, www.rehoboth.com/adriatico
Back Porch Cafe, 59 Rehoboth Ave., Tel. 302-227-3674, www.backporchcafe.com
Blue, 122A Rehoboth Ave., Tel. 302-226-1000, www.bluerehoboth.com
Blue Moon, 35 Baltimore Ave., Tel. 302-227-6515, www.bluemoonrehoboth.com
Cafe Sole, 44 Baltimore Ave., Tel. 302-227-7107, www.rehoboth.com/cafesole
Catcher’s, 249 Rehoboth Ave., Tel. 302-227-1808, www.catcherscatering.com
Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats, 320 Rehoboth Ave., Tel. 302-226-2739, www.dogfish.com
Dos Locos Fajita & Stonegrill, 208 Rehoboth Ave., Tel. 302-227-3353, www.doslocos.com
Eden Restaurant, 23 Baltimore Ave., Tel. 302-227-3330, www.edenrestaurant.com
Espuma, 28 Wilmington Ave., Tel. 302-227-4199, www.espumarestaurant.com
Hobo’s Restaurant and Bar, 56 Baltimore Ave., Tel. 302-226-2226, www.myhobos.com
Irish Eyes Pub & Restaurant, 52 Rehoboth Ave., Tel. 302-227-5758, www.irisheyespub.com
Jakes Seafood House, 29 Baltimore Ave., Tel. 302-227-6237, www.jakesseafoodhouse.com
Lupo di Mare, 247-C Rehoboth Ave., Tel. 302-226-2240, www.lupodimarerehoboth.com
Mariachi Restaurant, 14 Wilmington Ave., Tel. 302-227-0115, www.mariachirehobothde.com
Pig + Fish Restaurant Company, 236 Rehoboth Ave., Tel. 302-227-7770, www.thepigandfish.com
Porcini House, 210 Second St., Tel. 302-227-6494, www.espumarestaurant.com
Rehoboth Ale House, 15 Wilmington Ave., Tel. 302-227-2337, www.rehobothalehouse.com
Rigby’s Bar & Grill, 404 Rehoboth Ave., Tel. 302-227-6080, www.rigbysbarandgrill.com
Ristorante Zebra, 32 Lake Ave., Tel. 302-226-1160
Salt Air, 50 Wilmington Ave., Tel. 302-227-2444, www.saltairkitchen.com
Stingray Sushi Bar + Asian Latino Grill, 59 Lake Ave., Tel. 302-227-6476, www.stingrayrestaurant.com
Stoney Lonen, 208 Second St., Tel. 302-227-2664, www.stoneylonen.com
Summer House, 228 Rehoboth Ave., Tel. 302-227-3895, www.summerhousesaloon.com
Victoria’s Restaurant, Olive Ave. & Boardwalk, Tel. 302-227-0615, www.victoriasrestaurant.com
Note: All the above restaurants are within walking distance of each other, in Downtown, Rehoboth Beach. Please click on their websites to check their menus.
Have a great week!!!
June 5th, 2010
All I can tell you is that I really do hope that the people that vacation in Puerto Rico during winter, take the opportunity to learn about this Island. I had a great time doing so, revisiting so many places long ago forgotten and discovering new ones that took my breath away.
The heart and center of Puerto Rico is the town of Orocovis. And, yes, you guessed it; there was probably a place that we needed to stop for lunch. The specialty? Longaniza. Oh, no, what is it? Not again!! Well, wait a minute, let me tell you about it.
First of all as we entered the town of Orocovis the first thing you saw was the town Plaza. All towns in Latin countries have their churches in the center of the town. This church was very small when you consider all the other towns in Puerto Rico that have cathedral size churches as their town anchor. Puerto Rico is predominantly Catholic.
Orocovis is a crowded little town, typical of all towns in Puerto Rico. There was a coolness in the air, compared to the weather in San Juan that day.
We went by a cemetery that was so high up I could not imagine how all those people got there for the burial.
A bit of trivia? During the Bad Boys II movie, which was supposed to have taken place in Cuba, but partially filmed in Puerto Rico, there is a scene of the Hummer going through the curvy town; yes, that is Orocovis.
We knew we were stopping at Bar Restaurante La Sombra. If you are in the area of Orocovis this is were you will go for longaniza.
Longaniza is a sausage or embutido. Not a chorizo. Seasoned meat, and in the case of La Sombra, pork, chicken or red snapper, is stuffed into pork intestines and is formed very long by hand. I know some of my friends reading this might be gagging, but hey, that is the way sausages are made. They should be happy I am not explaining how blood sausages (morcillas) are made during the Christmas holidays.
Once the longaniza is formed then it is hung to air-dry. The longaniza can be fried in oil or cooked with rice and beans.
Our order consisted of chicken longaniza, rice with pork longaniza and you cannot miss the ever present red beans, and tostones (plantains). It needs to be noted that everything is grown and freshly made at La Sombra, and therefore, you do not have a sense of fullness; the longaniza was not greasy, it was just perfect.
La Sombra is located on Rd. 156, Km 2.8 on the road from Orocovis to Barranquitas. Tel. 787-375-6846. The restaurant is typically open, overlooking the back hills and banana trees.
They are proud to tell you that they are the developers of the original red snapper, chicken and pork longanizas. There is a full bar. We did not have dessert but they do have them all; flan, tres leches, etc. etc.
And the bill? Three of us with drinks and lunch, $35.00.
It really was an unforgettable day with my friends. Talk to you later…yes, from Delaware…
June 4th, 2010
You are wondering if I am there or here. Well, I am here, at the Delaware Beaches. But, it is like anything. You go on vacation, had a good time and you spread the word. Plus, in our Delaware and Maryland beaches, we have a fair amount of residents that winter in Puerto Rico. These posts might give them a taste of what this Island is all about.
And this post will be about food. Puerto Rican food and its flavors.
We decided to try a restaurant called Raices in the town of Caguas. Caguas is only 20 miles south of San Juan but it might take you an hour to get there, depending at what time or day of the week you decide to travel.
Raices is located on Urb. Villa Turabo, H-31, Caguas. The tel. is 787-258-1570 and the website is www.restauranteraices.com. It is a great website written in English and Spanish. This restaurant also has another location in Old San Juan, on Recinto Sur Street #315. Tel. 787-289-2121. I am reviewing the one in Caguas, though.
I met my family there and decided to go very early to see if I could get some pictures of the restaurant. The restaurant is completely decorated as it would have been in 1949 in the Island, showing what was important at that time. The staff is dressed as the “jibaro” and you really don’t know what I am talking about.
Jibaro is the term used to describe the mountain people, just like hillbillies in the United States. They lived in-land and are the backbone of the Puerto Rican culture. The Jibaro was poor, uneducated and probably illiterate. But, they were honest, hospitable, self-sufficient and most of all, proud. The Jibaro is pretty much gone from the Island but there are some that are still jibaros at heart. Raices memorializes the soul of the Jibaro.
Puerto Rican food is unique; well seasoned, but not spicy unless you add some of home made sauce “pique”.
Cooking with foods of the island like coriander, papaya, plantains, root vegetables, annatto seeds, and the spice called adobo used as a base for many dishes give that “criollo” flavor.
My favorite tropical fruits used in cooking are pineapples, guavas, papayas, mangoes and coconuts; a real treat.
I was looking forward to tasting some of Raices’ food and someone suggested I try the Pork Chop Kan Kan served with Mofongo (plantain mash). It was huge, tasty, delicious and the edges of crispy pork rind probably gave my arteries a shock but worth it.
 Pork Chop Kan Kan I also had the cream of plantain soup and that was outstanding. I would recommend it anytime.
 Creme of Plantain Soup Other members of my family ordered the Tornado which was a skirt steak stuffed with Raices Mash and crowned with shrimp and mushroom and onion sauce.
A few other dishes ordered were served on the Mortar (Pilon) and it was Mofongo (Plantain) served with shrimp, octopus and mahi mahi.
Sangria, freshly squeezed orange juice and drinks were very well received, as well.
Raices gets crowded. On Thursdays, there is live music.
Enjoying lunch with my family; it is a time to exchange ideas and to remember how lucky we are to have each other.
Have a good one and talk to you later….
June 3rd, 2010
“If life is the pursuit of happiness…the Beach should be the Destination.”
With that in mind, I started my evening, on Wednesday, having dinner at the Beach with friends; good company and engaging conversation, always with this group.
It was that time of the day and I got a call from a good local friend. Yes, the one and only that I wrote about on my first “blogging” day. He was hungry and so was I. We decided on Mixx, located on 26 Baltimore Ave., a block from the beach. The Tel. is 302-226-8700. The website is www.mixxrehoboth.com.
I have got to tell you that it really was a beautiful night in the Delarmava Peninsula. The stars were out and after such a busy holiday week-end the beaches were quiet. We live here and even though we like to see the hustle and bustle of a busy coastal town, sometimes there are those evenings when a little bit of serenity is all we want. And such was the evening on Wednesday.
I have been wanting to try Mixx. I read about it in the fall and what attracted me at the time was that they had a fish encrusted in popcorn. I love an innovative cuisine and I had a feeling this place was going to give me what I wanted.
Mixx is located on the bottom floor of the building. I was very pleasantly surprised to see this bistro with a comfortable bar, just the right size for the restaurant. The decor is modern and colorful with plenty of art.
The size is deceiving; it is bigger than you think. You have the choice of booths or individual tables. There is no crowded feel to it.
On Wednesdays, the special is Burger & Martini Mixx. This means you are able to get $8 burgers and half priced martinis.
I had to call ahead of time to find out about gluten free cooking. I am surprised to see how many restaurants are offering gluten free menus or marking the dishes that are gluten free. Mixx is one of them.
We chose a couple of appetizers. The flashed fried Calamari with 3 dipping sauces. Sweet and sour, roasted garlic and chili, the diavolo sauce. We also had the Thai Pork Lettuce Wraps; toasted sesame and marinated pork, carrots, cucumbers, and rice stick, seved with butterhead lettuce and sweet peanut chili sauce. We all liked these dishes a lot.
Since it was burger night, it usually is more of a limited menu, therefore a couple of gluten free choices were available. The person chose the Deviled Short Ribs, horseradish braised, served with rice and grilled asparagus; finished with a cabernet balsamic reduction. They were so tender and perfectly seasoned.
The rest of us ordered different burgers. The Short Rib Burger which is their signature burger with fried onions, mushrooms served with french fries and truffle oil. She thought is was delicious.
I had the Asian Pork. This was our waiter, Davie’s, suggestion and it was ground pork, roasted garlic and chili sauce topped with an Asian slaw. I chose carrot chips. I loved it and would have it again.
The Bison Burger was ordered. Ground bison topped with sauteed mushrooms, frizzled onions, cheddar cheese and roasted red pepper mayo. He chose sweet potato fries. He was very satisfied, as well.
If you were to ask me to describe this restaurant I would definitely say that it is American Fusion, just like Mixx describes it and I would further expand that its cuisine has an eclectic approach that features dishes using a wide variety of ingredients from different cuisines and regions and then combine them.
Mixx has full and tapas portions available for most menu items.
It never stops amazing me how comforting it is to share a meal with friends. I have said it so many times and I will say it again; Priceless!!
Have a great week…talk to you later…
June 2nd, 2010
Who would make an appointmet in Baltimore, Maryland the day after Memorial week-end? Well, I did. That was really crazy because just in Ocean City, Maryland, right here at the beaches, there were 250,000 visitors that decided to spend the week-end with us. I don’t know how many in the Delaware beaches but plenty were here, as well.
Needless to say, they have to go home so on Tuesday we all drove West in caravan style.
At one point we are at a dead stop on Rt. 404. Many of you know which route this is. A suggestion was made in my car to take a “short cut”. Yeap, the short cut took us 10 miles back on a winding road that was sort of familiar but really wasn’t.
It did not matter to much to me and I just laughed and hoped that other suggestions would not be made.
My thoughts were really on where I would, definitely, be stopping on my way back. Harris Crab House is a must for me when I find myself traveling these roads. The restaurant is located right there in Kent Island and I have talked about it in the past. And once again I am talking about it because you never know how the food or service is going to be. The location is perfect for a crab house. Right on the water, watching the boats go by.
Harris Crab House is on Kent Narrows Way, North, Grasonville, MD 21638. It is Rt. 5/301, Exit 42. Tel. 410-827-9500 and website is www.harriscrabhouse.com.
It was late in the afternoon but not dinner time so the idea was to have just an appetizer. Well, I have to confess that I love steamed clams, especially, cherrystones.
Of the small clams there are “littlenecks” that are from Littleneck Bay, Long Island, N.Y. and are better eaten raw or in chowders, and the “cherrystones” which are slightly larger in size and named for Cherrystone Creek, Virginia. These could be eaten raw or cooked, but I love them best steamed, as mentioned above.
I really was a pig; I ate 60 clams. Yeap, I did. I am not guilty beacuse they were so good; sweet and salty and the perfect size. Then I just had 3 crabs; a balancing act.
The crabs were not as good as they usually are. The man at the next table who had eaten plenty of crabs in his life thought they were paper thin. And, they were, even though they were tasty. The waiter said that they were hit hard during the week-end. The size of the crabs were large but not that large, really. They were out of the jumbos, and the prices were high.
This man mentioned that his favorite crab house in Ocean City, Maryland is The Crab Bag. Probably so, but I will have to check it out since I have not been there this season. Will let you know.
By the way, I had lunch in Baltimore, Maryland yesterday at a restaurant called Tark’s Grill. I did not take pictures but it is worth mentioning in case you are in the area of Greenspring Station, Lutherville. It was delicious with an extensive wine list and menu. There is outdoor seating available and my signature salad, Lindsays Chicago Chopped Salad with Blackened Chicken was great. It had chopped pickles, almost unnoticeable, but it really added to the salad.
Tark’s Grill is a traditional American Bistro. The address is 2360 West Joppa Rd., Suite 116, Lutherville, MD 21093. Tel. is 410-583-Tark. The website is www.tarksgrill.com.
I hope you have a great day…talk to you later…
 
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