tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post5304348842594067538..comments2024-03-29T02:14:11.459-04:00Comments on HowChow: Link: Howard Magazine's "Best Of" For 2010HowChowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14214893123333124514noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-49310787474674995162011-07-18T12:22:51.202-04:002011-07-18T12:22:51.202-04:00ha! I know I'm several months late, but I'...ha! I know I'm several months late, but I'm a former staff photographer at Patuxent (I quit to freelance in December) and I'll give y'all a little insight on why the list was what it was. As Mr. HowChow states (I took his photo for our HoMag's feature on him, too. he's a super nice guy) it's a popularity contest. Trust me, everyone involved in the editorial side had mattrothphotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14654156745374732745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-19927725953539544772010-10-12T09:58:38.954-04:002010-10-12T09:58:38.954-04:00Marcia-- if you are interested in trying something...Marcia-- if you are interested in trying something more local, give Frank's Diner near the corner of 175 and 1 a shot. Good food (ohhh the sweet potato pancakes so good), cute little diner, very inexpensive, lots of kids there.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00242584402907862830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-71911928586504146242010-10-11T22:35:18.333-04:002010-10-11T22:35:18.333-04:00They put the ballot out for anyone to vote. So ne...They put the ballot out for anyone to vote. So next year, get your hands on a ballot and vote, right? You have to note that the places that make the list are generally more affordable than the faves discussed here. I'm sure that counts for a lot for many in the county.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-91008264814476533652010-10-11T21:54:56.917-04:002010-10-11T21:54:56.917-04:00Hey guys, don't fall for the food blog trap. ...Hey guys, don't fall for the food blog trap. The Howard Magazine list can't be a disgrace. It is just a list. ;-) I certainly stand by my own recommendations over the popular vote, but there are some good places on the HowMag list. They're putting the list out there so people might get new ideas nad might start talking. After all, we're just going out to dinner.<br /><br />HowChowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14214893123333124514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-60348984075462676862010-10-11T21:42:32.733-04:002010-10-11T21:42:32.733-04:00OMG! I can't believe this list! I would never ...OMG! I can't believe this list! I would never eat at some of the places that won! What a disgrace. HowChow, I am looking forward to your "best of" list.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-62500977648910236062010-10-11T20:30:35.265-04:002010-10-11T20:30:35.265-04:00HowChow, I am looking forward to your best of HoCo...HowChow, I am looking forward to your best of HoCo list. I'm hoping there are a few surprises on there, perhaps a few new places to try.Trevornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-87940783055745226562010-10-11T18:51:54.623-04:002010-10-11T18:51:54.623-04:00The ballot was in the previous issue of Howard Mag...The ballot was in the previous issue of Howard Magazine. I am going to say it is a popularity contest, and if most Howard Countians are families with kids, chains are likely more popular than others due to cost & kid friendliness. Just look at the parking lots at night !<br /><br />And, I am a Bob Evans fan. If I just want a basic breakfast, nothing fancy, the cook at the one off Rt. 108 &Marcianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-66216786778412752632010-10-11T17:12:45.307-04:002010-10-11T17:12:45.307-04:00@PB -- Maiwand Kabob is wonderful. Check tomorrow...@PB -- Maiwand Kabob is wonderful. Check tomorrow's post about mantwo and the prior posts about kabobs, pumpkin, etc. Mimi's Kabob in Clarksville is good too.HowChowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14214893123333124514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-81466894557566268192010-10-11T13:59:44.854-04:002010-10-11T13:59:44.854-04:00Howchow, where did you eat Afghan food? In HoCo or...Howchow, where did you eat Afghan food? In HoCo or someplace like the Helmand?<br /><br />Would like a HoCo location for Afghan. Tis very good food! <br /><br />Had Ethiopian food myself on Saturday as you were eating Afghan food. A nice one-two punch! :) --Kpizzabloggernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-73352458290489057102010-10-11T12:36:41.645-04:002010-10-11T12:36:41.645-04:00What I noticed immediately is that Bon Fresco didn...What I noticed immediately is that Bon Fresco didn't get a mention at all! That's crazy!emkentonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-72091381540082175492010-10-11T12:21:11.332-04:002010-10-11T12:21:11.332-04:00Howard Magazine is a popular vote if I'm right...Howard Magazine is a popular vote if I'm right. I wouldn't blog about food if I just wanted to eat at chains, but I have to admit that more people ate at Olive Garden last Saturday night than had Afghan food with me.<br /><br />I'm going to post my "Best of" lists next week. I'm going to do a list of restaurants, then a few posts on less-formal themes. So PLEASE thinkHowChowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14214893123333124514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-31264288967970329582010-10-11T10:50:10.599-04:002010-10-11T10:50:10.599-04:00Looking at the list, one has to wonder if any pote...Looking at the list, one has to wonder if any potential advertising dollars, other considerations, etc put pressures on a publication to include certain names on such a list.<br /><br />I second the mere mention of Olive Garden, which is an absolute EMBARRASMENT to Italian cooking. My grandfather is surely rolling in his grave right now.<br /><br />Bob Evans? <i>effing Starbucks</i>?<br /><br />pizzabloggernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-5780952987983824252010-10-11T10:42:08.577-04:002010-10-11T10:42:08.577-04:00I'm all for diversity of opinions, etc, but Le...I'm all for diversity of opinions, etc, but <i>Ledo's</i> and <i>Bertucci's</i> are the top two listed pizzerias in Howard County? Good lord.<br /><br />Wow. That brings to question the validity of the entire best of list. But then, I always thought the entire premise of "best of" lists were BS anyway. --Kpizzabloggernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-77804711062059911882010-10-11T10:34:57.825-04:002010-10-11T10:34:57.825-04:00You have to wonder about a "best of" lis...You have to wonder about a "best of" list that contains so many chain restaurants. The fact that the Olive Garden is a runner-up for best Italian, and that Outback won for best Steak says a lot about the quality of this list.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-29009783213622746602010-10-11T10:34:36.316-04:002010-10-11T10:34:36.316-04:00Bob Evan's was an honorable mention for breakf...Bob Evan's was an honorable mention for breakfast. Disgraceful....Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02460057247259472646noreply@blogger.com