After a morning spent visiting a museum in Annapolis, we were looking for a place to have lunch. A friend took us to a local coffee shop. The place we went to, 49 West, has been a beloved local institution for decades.
Tag: Maryland
Sweet Finishes
After going to a festival in Columbia, MD, I was in the mood for some ice cream. There was an ice cream truck at the festival, but I wanted something from the area. A web search found a likely place nearby. Owned and operated by two local entrepreneurs, Sweet Finishes exceeded my expectations.
Brunch at Mosaic Cuisine
I was going with friends to see a play in Rockville, and we decided to do lunch beforehand. We decided on Mosaic Cuisine, a French restaurant with a reputation for a great brunch. The reputation is well deserved.
Mussel Bar & Grille
I was running an errand on a Saturday morning and decided to have lunch in nearby Bethesda, Maryland. Not too many places were open. But the Mussel Bar and Grille was and they even had a DC restaurant week special. It's a fantastic Belgian restaurant.
Stella Point Grille
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!
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.
