I was near Rockville running an errand. Finishing up in the early evening, I needed a place to eat dinner. A quick search turned up Stella Point Grille, a restaurant bar in Kensington that was exactly what I was looking for!
Category: Maryland
Picante – Cocina Mexicana
Some friends were in from out of town, and we were headed out for dinner. Back home, they cannot get good Latin American food so that was high on their list. In downtown Annapolis we found a place that was perfect - Picante Cocina Mexicana.
Ann’s Dari-Creme
Glen Burnie, Maryland is outside of my usual stomping grounds. But when a friend told me about an iconic hot dog diner there, I had to check it out. In business for over 70 years, Ann's Dari Creme has stood the test of time.
Matthew’s Pizzeria – Best Pizza in Baltimore
Many months ago, a friend mentioned that Matthew's Pizzeria has the best pizza in Baltimore. I was recently in the city for a race. It turned out to be around the corner from Matthew's. This provided the perfect opportunity to check it out.
Pleroma Cuisine
In Laurel Maryland, on 4th Street not too far from the center of downtown, in an unassuming strip mall, lies an extraordinary restaurant. Pleroma Cuisine is an African restaurant specializing in both Cameroonian and Nigerian cuisine. I went there with a group of friends one evening and had a dinner like no other.
Restaurant Closures 2024
December was a bad month here at Jim's Dining guides, as several of my favorite restaurants closed permanently. Here are the details.
One Meal at Crisfield Seafood
I have walked by Crisfield Seafood in Silver Spring, Maryland many times and have always wanted to try it. When I heard that after 80 years it was closing, I decided I had to have one meal there. It took a couple of attempts, but I finally had that meal.
The Manor at Silo Falls
I was in Olney, Maryland to see a play. Needing to eat dinner beforehand, I was looking for restaurants. One place stood out in my search results: The Manor at Silo Falls, an upscale restaurant in an historic mansion in nearby Brookeville. Enjoying the fantastic scenery and loving the food, I had a great meal.
Jimmy’s Famous Seafood
Jimmy's Famous Seafood is a Baltimore institution. They are well known for their seafood, and I had seen their food trucks, but what brought them to my attention was their charity work during the pandemic. I decided I had to eat at their restaurant. A recent flight into Baltimore offered me the opportunity. Jimmy's Famous Seafood certainly lives up to its reputation, as the seafood ranks among the best I have had.
Iron Rooster
I was in Annapolis for the St. Patrick's Day Parade. Most of the bars were packed, but I found one that could seat me. Normally it is a pretty popular place, but I had beaten the dinner rush. That was fortunate, as the Iron Rooster has great food and superb service.
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