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Carrol's Creek Cafe: An Eastport Landmark

Restaurants, businesses, and homes line the shore in Annapolis, but one establishment that has become a landmark in Eastport is Carrol’s Creek Cafe. Image courtesy of author Whether you’re grabbing a drink at the bar, enjoying a meal, or throwing a party, the inviting patio with a perfect view of…

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Katie's Happy Hour: Hellas Restaurant & Lounge

Image courtesy of Hellas Hellas Restaurant & Lounge in Millersville offers up cheap drinks, pool tables and a low key atmosphere for the casual happy hour seeker. So naturally, I was excited for this to be my Happy Hour pick of for April. The family-owned restaurant specializes in Mediterranean and…

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Katie's Happy Hour: Killarney House

As a Davidsonville native – with enough family members still living there to count on two hands – Killarney House (584 West Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD) and its authentic Irish fare will always be one of my favorite spots for a casual happy hour. Even if you’re a newcomer, the welcoming and…

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Leslie’s Happy Hour: Frisco Tap House

The Village at Waugh Chapel is home to many great places to eat, shop, and play. But if it’s beer you’re after, Frisco Tap House — located at 2406 Brandermill Blvd in Gambrills, on the edge of Crofton—is the clear choice. Frisco Tap House Inside, however, choosing is not quite so easy. Behind a…

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Jeremy's Drink of the Month: The Brass Tap

This month, on Jeremy’s Drink of the Month, we’re talking age-old Christmas traditions. Mistletoe, eggnog, Kris Kringle, all that wonderful yada yada are wonderful, but there’s another tradition, nearly as ubiquitous that we’ll be exploring today. I call it the Husband Couch. We all know it well…

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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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Leslie’s Happy Hour: Rams Head Roadhouse

Anyone’s who’s spent time on West Street is doubtless familiar with Rams Head Tavern, a beloved watering hole for downtown-goers interested in live music and an enormous beer selection. But what option is there for the weary commuter? Where can a traveler stop to grab a bite and quench their thirst…

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Take a Trip to Crooked Crab Brewing Company

We’ve all gathered with friends and kicked around our “what if” dream ventures. When college buddies Daniel Messeca, Alex Josephs, and Earl Holman asked, “what if we opened a craft brewery?” they went even further and took action. “No one stopped us and next thing we knew we had a lease,” says…

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Leslie's Happy Hour: Gordon Biersch

As summer winds down, leaving behind hazy nights in favor of crisp, cool ones, my mind wanders to the excitement of fall festival season. In Annapolis, this might mean getting a Scotch egg at the Renaissance Festival or participating in the annual U.S. Sailboat or Powerboat shows. But for me…

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What's New in the Annapolis Food Scene

For the past few years, it seems as though the Annapolis food scene has been putting out headline after headline around new restaurants opening, updated menus, and renovated dining establishment. This month is certainly no different, with updates to a local favorite dining hub at City Dock, and a…

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