In Mexico, Dia de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, is celebrated to remember loved ones who have passed away. The celebration takes place on Nov. 1, All Saints Day, and Nov. 2, All Souls Day. In Mexico, traditions connected with the holiday include building homemade altars and leaving gifts of sugar skulls, flowers and food and drinks at the graves of the deceased. Locally, you can evoke the flavors of Mexico by visiting one of these nearby eateries. Lynde Saulpaugh has details on the Mexican food options around Crofton and Gambrills in Dish It! : Mexican Food in Crofton. Bowie Mi …
It’s a taste of the Mediterranean right here in Maryland. 4 Seasons Grille in Gambrills offers Mediterranean and American dishes. The Village at Waugh Chapel restaurant and lounge specializes in fresh catch seafood entrees such as: shrimp coconut, Norwegian smoked salmon, calamari, Bluepoint scallops and a “Tuna Tower” of Yellow fin. The surf and turf menu also includes a new Beef Wellington Bruschetta with Italian bread, filet mignon and prosciutto. The entrée is complimented with Parmesan mushroom pâté and Gorgonzola cheese. The restaurant serves Mediterranean grilled flatbread …
Hungry for something local? Each week, Crofton Patch picks a great restaurant for you to get to know. This week's choice: LA FIESTA -- This authentic Mexican restaurant offers sizzling fajitas, tantalizing tacos and free chips and salsa. La Fiesta has been in Crofton for more than 20 years and has another location in Edgewater. The restaurant offers happy hour specials and is a great place to watch the March Madness games. 1149 Maryland Route 3301-261-0086 Open daily for lunch and dinnerPrices: $8 to $25 for entrees
Looking for a great place to grab some grub? Each week, Crofton Patch picks a great restaurant in town or nearby that is worth checking out. Here's this week's choice: EDDIE'S PLACE—Everyone loves pizza and Marylanders love Ledo's. Eddie's Place in Crofton offers Ledo's sweet and savory square-shaped pies and more. Try any of the specialty pizzas or create your own from a long list of toppings. Not feeling in the mood for pizza? Try some pasta or one of the restaurant's sandwiches. 1286 Route 3 S., Crofton, MD 21114 410-721-5200Open daily for lunch and dinnerPrices: $5 to $25 for entrees …
You could stand on a corner and look around until a restaurant sign draws you in. But we've got a better idea. Each week, Crofton Patch picks a great restaurant either in town or nearby that is worth checking out. Here's this week's choice:LEMONGRASS — This Thai-style bistro and carry out offers great dishes at great prices. A trendy, relaxing atmosphere and delicious Thai favorites make this an eatery you should definitely try. Lunch and happy hour specials are available. We recommend the cashew chicken and the crispy green beans. 2225 Defense Hwy. 410-721-1111Open daily for lunch and …
