Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Where can you get the best pizza around Crofton? Local Patch editors offer their picks on where to get the best pizza in town.
It's strange to me that pizza is often described as a pie. It's the great outlier among other dishes that carry the name. But to be honest, I can't complain. In fact, I enjoy eating pizza as much as any dessert out there. So in my effort to fill my pizza-loving stomach, I headed over to South River Pizza & Subs and boy was I delighted. The food was great, service was quick and I even got a discount for saying it was my first time dining there (which it was). If you find yourself outside of the south county area, don't fret, there are still plenty of tasty places to get your fill of a delicious pizza "pie." Crofton—Ledo’s offers a family atmosphere, carry-out and tons of community spirit. The pizzeria hosts numerous fundraiser nights for …
Monday, January 23, 2012
Where can you find the best soup, gumbo, stews and more around the Crofton-Gambrills area? Share your suggestions in the comments section.
When it gets chilly to you reach for a bowl of chili? What about soup or gumbo? If you love soup and want to learn how to make your own, you may want to join the Chesapeake Cooking Club. Every Monday evening, these amateur chefs meet at Vince’s Deli to learn how to prepare clear and creamy soups, bisques and stews. For more information on the cooking club, email allen.blankenship@vincescatering.net or call 410-721-2017. VIDEO: Chef Allen Blankenship explains various ways to prepare soup at home. If you want to just go and pick up a bowl of soup from a local spot, there are several locations around our community. Here is a list of soup spots around Crofton-Gambrills that may warm your belly. Allison's Atlanta Bread Company Blue Dolphin …
Monday, January 16, 2012
Patch editors hand-picked some of the best places in the region for pasta.
Pasta is one of those things that comes in various shapes and sizes. You can throw almost anything on a pile of noodles and it'll taste good. To an amateur chef like me, it just keeps me from starving. Really, you could technically eat pasta every day in a different variation for a month and still try something new. It's cheap, delicious and always fills you up. Thankfully, local restaurants put more effort into their pasta than I do, that's why I and other local Patch editors throughout the region have highlighted some hot-spots to satisfy your noodle cravings. Crofton—The Italian Market in the Village at Waugh Chapel has an extensive menu of pasta dishes. There are fresh catch seafood dishes such as shrimp scampi, red snapper livarnese…
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Sunday, January 15, 2012
There are several spots around town where you can enjoy the Ravens' playoff game with the community. Where will you watch the game and grab a bite to eat?
There’s something about watching a big game with a large group and enjoying your food too. If you want to get out of the house, but don’t want to head to Baltimore’s M&T Stadium, here are a couple local suggestions. Big Fish Grille 1260 State Route 3 S, Crofton, MD 21114 410-451-3133 Blue Dolphin Seafood Bar & Grill 1166 State Route 3 S, Gambrills, MD 21054 410-721-9081 Christopher's Restaurant 1286 State Route 3 S, Crofton, MD 21114 410-451-1602 Crofton Cantina 787 State Route 3 N, Gambrills, MD 21054-1303 410-923-2804 Fat Boys Crab Shack 1581 Defense Highway, Gambrills, MD 21054 Irish Channel 1053 MD Rte 3 North, Gambrills, MD 21054 410-451-4222 Did we leave out any ideal locations? Please leave a suggestion in the comments section.
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Where are the best tapas near Crofton? This time of year is great for catching up with old friends and family members, out-of-town guests and visitors. Many gatherings naturally center around food. That’s why tapas, or meals made up of several small plate
“Tapas” comes from traditional Spanish snacks and appetizers, but many types of restaurants offer their own version of “small plates.” Choosing items to share off a menu is a group activity and discussing and experiencing new tastes can be a gustatory adventure. Patch compiled a list of local restaurants you can go to experience the small plate trend with your own loved ones. Crofton Roundz Gourmet Market & Catering is also an eat-in restaurant serving food in small and large portions. Lunch or dinner options include roasted rack of lamb, broccoli and rice stuffed chicken breasts, sundried tomato crusted rack of lam, or coq au vin. Odenton area The closest thing to tapas we can think of locally is the Four Seasons Grille at the Village at…
Monday, December 5, 2011
Face it, all those holiday parties and late night shopping trips make you too tired to get up and cook breakfast. So where do you head to feed your face on a cool December morning?Where are the best breakfast spots around Crofton-Gambrills?
Give yourself a morning break from the kitchen and enjoy breakfast out of the house. Here are some of Patch’s favorite breakfast spots. What are yours? Odenton The Daily Diner opens at 8 a.m. and serves its breakfast items any time of the day—except on Mondays when the Odenton eatery is closed. Edgewater Wharfside Restaurant has a breakfast menu that is sure to please, including real grits (not instant), crabcakes with poached eggs, Eggs Benedict, pancakes, French toast and of course a full bar including Bloodies and Mimosas. The only problem is that sometimes there is a wait for a table. Bowie Breakfast is served Saturday and Sunday at T.J. Elliott’s Restaurant, which has been serving the Bowie community since 1996. Hanover The …
Monday, November 28, 2011
Did you know Monday is French Toast Day? Here are some spots around Crofton-Gambrills that are serving up the doughy treat. So go ahead and Dish It! Who makes the BEST French toast around the area?
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Monday, November 28, 2011
Nov. 28 is French Toast Day. Whether you call it “eggy bread” or the “poor knights pudding,” it’s a breakfast treat that many love to eat. Here are some spots around Crofton-Gambrills that serve French toast. Big Fish Grille 1260 State Route 3 S, Crofton, MD 21114 410-451-3133 Friendly's 1673 Crofton Center, Crofton, MD 21114 410-721-3007 Nautilus Diner 1709 Transportation Blvd., Crofton, MD 21114 410-451-8515 What’s your favorite French toast topping? What local restaurant makes the BEST French toast?
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Here are a couple suggestions for places to grab fresh sushi nearby. Where do you go for sushi?
It’s the weekend. Time to get out and “Dish It!” at area eateries near Crofton. This weekend it’s all about the sushi spots. Where’s the best sushi house nearby? Fins Hawaiian Fusion and Sushi Bar Hana Japanese Cuisine Ichiban Sushi East Moon Asian Bistro Sakura Japanese Steak House Hunan Delight Hibachi Japan Kobe Japanese Seafood House Katana Sushi Annapolis Sakura Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar Yama Sushi Bar Ziki Japanese Steakhouse Aqua Terra of Annapolis Tsunami Ego Sushi and Grill Nano Asian Dining Sakura Japanese Steak House Tokyo Sushi Japanese Grill Kyoto East West Bistro Olive & Sesame
Thursday, October 27, 2011
"Fantastic Samosas, chicken and beef kabob. Can't say enough about a place where my son will literally lick his plate clean!" -Foodie Joe Robinson.
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Thursday, October 27, 2011
Our Crofton Patch foodie Joe Robinson checked out The Awe Shack with the family. Here's what the outspoken food critic had to say about the Princess Center resturant. For an Awe-petizer to use their terminology, we had the Samosas to start - fried pastry shells with potatoes and green peas with a homemade chutney dipping sauce is fantastic. They are somewhat different from traditional Indian Samosas but great! The chutney sauce that they serve this with is a cilantro, garlic, vinegar, jalapeño, and yogurt blend sauce - really good and great for dipping both the samosa's and the homemade freshly prepared naan bread. For our Awe-ntrees, my son and I had the Chicken Kabob and my wife had the Beef Kabob - large portions both richly spiced …
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Large portions help because my family loves leftovers... I'm not liking the oyster sauce in the wonton soup.
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Sunday, October 23, 2011
When Hans closed in the Crofton Shopping Center, the pickings were kind of slim for good Chinese/Japanese food in the Crofton area. We have gone to Empire Garden several time since they opened in the Princess Center and the food has always been very good although service has sometimes been a little spotty. This past weekend* we ordered and picked up and the food was terrific. Large portions help because my family loves leftover Chinese the next day. My son always orders his favorite, which is very good - Chicken with Cashew. My wife always goes for the steamed dumplings and pork fried rice, which is always very good and has vegetables, which appears to be lacking at some of the establishments in our area. Both of these are really …
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12:25 am on Sunday, February 26, 2012
There's no good pizza in Crofton :( more ›