Maryland
Tasting the Maryland flavors of Jimmy’s Famous Seafood

We Baltimore locals have known for a while that the guys at Jimmy’s Famous Seafood aren’t any kind of pushovers, but they…
I’m a lady who lunches at Lutherville’s Stone Mill Bakery

I’m very picky about where I’ll drive to and where I like to eat in public. The food has to…
It was a solstice and now a tasty summer to behold at Kona Grill (Baltimore)

A lot of people like the concept of lunches and Happy Hour, but have to look out for portions, budget,…
Authentic, sophisticated Bavarian lunch at Hagerstown, MD’s Schmankerl Stube!

Hagerstown, Maryland has been an important transportation hub for centuries. With its North-South and East-West artery routes to Baltimore, DC…
Historisk fjellby i Vest-Virginia

Den lille, men historiske, fjellbyen Harpers Ferry i Vest-Virginia ligger bare en times bilkjøring fra USA`s hovedstad Washinton D.C. Pittoreske…
Planning a wedding? Taneytown, Md’s Antrim 1844 is romantic!

I recently attended an open house at the gorgeously elegant Antrim 1844, which is considered a premier location for weddings. The…
What’s new & fresh this summer at Farmer Jones Farm?

When you eat seasonally, summer is a treasure trove! Not only is the gourmet chef-driven product at Farmer Jones Farm at…
Milkshakes at an old-fashioned soda fountain: Baltimore’s Charlesmead Pharmacy
Today, a neighbor of mine celebrated her birthday and had a delightful idea for a party: we all went for…
PLAY til Boston og Baltimore

Boston og Baltimore/Washington (BWI) blir islandske PLAY`s første USA-destinasjoner. Oppstart blir i april og mai 2022. Islandske PLAY sprer sine…
Tasty new lunch spot: Chessie’s Food Works in Stevenson Village

A local favorite food truck now has a brick-and-mortar restaurant in Baltimore County’s Stevenson Village: Chessie’s Food Works. A real restaurant,…
Tasty getaway-birthday lunch: Upperco, Md’s Friendly Farm

Are you tired of being cooped up during the Covid-19 pandemic? Neighbors can’t socialize, grocery shopping is difficult and depressing:…
Baltimore County’s hotspot for homemade Greek cuisine and super socializing: 7 West Bistro
There’s a restaurant in Towson – Baltimore County – that’s going like gangbusters: 7 West Bistro. With a huge space, authentic…
Alone or with loved ones: you’ll have a magical holiday at Antrim 1844

We all have ideas and expectations about the holidays that can sure be hard to meet. The cleaning, cooking, decorating…
A holiday gift to use every day: Amora Coffee

First thing in the morning and throughout the upcoming days: how nice do you want to make them for yourself…
Classic American elegance at Maryland’s Milton Inn

The Milton Inn has been a favorite restaurant of Maryland’s ladies and gentlemen» for over 65 years, in a fieldstone house…
Historic Maryland hospitality: Old South Mountain Inn

Maybe because I won’t drive on highways, the old post, buffalo salt lick and Indian path roads hold my interest.…
Baltimore County’s cool new hangout: The Butler Cabin

If you’re a regular reader of my blog, you already know that I’ve traveled the world over, but am a…
New and classic crab dishes + more: Dundalk, MD’s Costas Inn

If you think that Maryland crab season ends at Labor Day, you’re wrong. They’re here and if you’re looking for…
Why haven’t YOU experienced one of Maryland’s finest places, Antrim 1844?

Surely the gem of Carroll County, Maryland and really, one of the whole state’s is the gorgeous, historic inn and…
On the water dining + the historic cuisine of Maryland’s Eastern Shore: Harris Crab House & Seafood

Harris Crab House & Seafood is the restaurant outgrowth of the Harris Seafood Processing House, which has a family history going…





