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A Spot of Annapolis Tea

When it comes to warm beverage consumption, most people are either strict coffee drinkers or devout tea drinkers. I think you can be both, but that’s just me. We already know Annapolis boasts an impressive selection of coffee shops and places to grab an original house roast to take home, but what’s…

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Varieties of Annapolis Food Lends Life to Foodie Scene

Welcome to Annapolis – capital of the state of Maryland, a city widely associated with the almighty blue crab. Let it be known there are lots of other options in the months when crabs are happily hibernating in the nurturing mud of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. Visitors to our area can…

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Rhea's Plate of the Month: Jeno's Steaks

Jeno’s Steaks (552 Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard) in Severna Park is a family-owned and operated business since 1991 and happens to be one of my favorite places to grab a quality cheesesteak. Now, I know what you’re thinking: Their name sounds suspiciously similar to the Geno’s in Philadelphia. In…

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Leslie’s Happy Hour: Lures Bar & Grille

Inspired by Rhea’s Pick of the Month in November, I decided to check out Lures Bar & Grille myself for this month’s happy hour spot—not least of all because I didn’t want to miss out on the many good fishing puns it would afford. I would typically think of going to a place like Lures in warm…

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Annapolis' Biggest Deals of the Year: Midnight Madness

The highly anticipated holiday shopping event is back - Midnight Madness! For three Thursdays in December, visitors stroll through the festive streets of Historic Annapolis to take advantage of wallet-friendly deals at participating shops until midnight. This local tradition encompasses the charm…

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Where to Get Your Artisan Bread in Annapolis

Are you a fan of Artisan bread – that warm, crusty bread of a particular shape? It can be round or oblong, skinny and long, small triangles or even squares. Artisan bread is less about the actual bread and more about the individual who is skilled in the techniques of baking it. Next time your plans…

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Spicing Up Autumn At The Spice and Tea Exchange

When the brisk November winds begin to whistle down the historic streets of Annapolis, my thoughts always turn to hot, seasonal teas and hearty meals flavored with herbs and spices to chase away the cold. Whether you are a self-professed gourmand, or a timid taste-tester in your own kitchen, The…

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Rheas Plate of the Month: Lures Bar & Grille

This month, I had the pleasure of sampling some of the coastal cuisine found at Lures Bar & Grille (1397 Generals Highway, Crownsville, MD 21032). Once you step into the building you have been successfully “lured”, and the restaurant lets you know it. The very definition of their namesake greets you…

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The Food You're Missing in West Annapolis

Looking for an off-the-grid walking tour, a unique breakfast or brunch destination, an Asian lunch buffet, authentic Italian fare (including high-five pizza), Belgian-themed cuisine in a charming cottage setting, a bakery known for artisan breads, a Mexican eatery famous for its margaritas and a…

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October Brings Fall Dining Options

U.S. Sail/Powerboat Shows Every October, Annapolis plays host to sail and motor boat enthusiasts from many parts of the world, with the wind-powered vessels showcased as the “largest in-water boat show in the world.” For the duration of the two back-to-back boat shows, feast at the dozens of…

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