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.
I was in Foggy Bottom meeting some friends to tour a museum. Looking for a place to eat afterwords, we found a a restaurant nearby that I had long wanted to try, a local pub called Tonic At Quigley's. The pub, it turns out, not only has great food but also a storied history going back over 100 years.
I was in DC for a graduation ceremony, and needed to eat dinner afterwards. A quick search found an interesting looking place that serves Spanish and Japanese tapas. Little did I realize that Cranes Spanish Kaiseki once had a Michelin star. I was in for an incredible meal.
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.
I was in King George Virginia, attending a festival on a warm fall day. Afterwards, I was in the mood for some local ice cream. There was such a place in nearby Colonial Beach, Virginia, an historic beach town situated on the Potomac River. Located near the boardwalk area, covered with bright colors, The Pink Poodle can't be missed.
When I wrote my first article about cheesesteaks in Philadelphia, I received several recommendations about other places to visit. Last year, I attempted to go to all of them. I came close, but Jim's Steaks on South Street was closed due to a fire. Jim's has now reopened and I am happy to report that they have some of the best cheesesteaks in Philly.
San Antonio, Texas is famous for Davey Crockett and the Alamo. It is a lovely city with many fantastic places places to dine.
I was in central Pennsylvania,near Gettysburg, attending a peach festival. Afterwards, I was looking for a place to eat. A quick search found Olivia's Mediterranean Cuisine nearby. What a fantastic find! Olivia's has amazing food and great ambience.
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.
Driving through northern Pennsylvania, I was looking for a place to eat lunch. On the main street in Mansfield, I saw a coffee shop that looked a little bland on the outside. I decided to peek inside. As soon as I walked in, I knew Night and Day Coffee Cafe was the right place.
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