My last article on Philly Cheesesteaks was rightly criticized for mostly covering "tourist" cheesesteak restaurants. However, I received several recommendations in the comments. I went to each one.
Category: Dining
Ampersea
Some friends were in from out of town and we were looking for a place to dine at. We decided on a place in the neighborhood of Fells Point, right at the edge of the Baltimore harbor. There, we had a great meal at the nautically themed restaurant Ampersea.
Fox’s Den
A couple of years back, a friend from Annapolis recommended a gastro pub there. When I was looking for a place to eat for an out of town guest, The Fox's Den came to mind. It now tops my list of places to dine in Annapolis!
HCK Hot Chicken
Recently, a new chicken chain opened in Buffalo. I went there the day after it opened. If you like hot, spicty chicken, HCK Hot Chicken is the place for you.
Lake Effect Ice Cream
Lake Effect Ice Cream, a small artisanal ice cream maker in Western New York, has become one of my go to spots for ice cream.
Reading Terminal Market
I was recently in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. There was was a public market a short walk from my hotel. I have been to public markets before, but nothing like this. Huge, historic, and filled with a plethora of grocers and eateries, Reading Terminal Market is the place to shop and dine in Philadelphia.
Frank Gourmet Hot Dogs
Buffalo is home to several gourmet hot dog restaurants. But there is one that stands out above the rest. After hearing about it for years, I have finally treated myself to Frank Gourmet Hot Dogs.
Newberry Sub Shop
Before a trip through Pennsylvania, a friend asked me to stop in Williamsport to pick up some subs. Not one or two subs, mind you, but over a half dozen. He wanted to share them with friends. I honored his request and soon learned that Newberry Sub Shop has earned such devotion.
The Old Ebbitt Grill
The Old Ebbitt Grill is an iconic Washington DC restaurant, situated right across the street from the White House. I've been meaning to go there for awhile now, and a visit from some relatives provided the opportunity to do so. We quickly found out that the Old Ebbitt Grill lives up to its hype.
The End of the Ice Cream Trail
The past few years I have been visiting all the dairies on the Maryland Ice Cream Trail. The trail, a promotion by Maryland's Depart of Agriculture, highlights family run dairy farms in the State. With Deliteful Dairy in Williamsport Maryland, I have been to them all.
Jim's Dining Guides 