tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post1663902076077172512..comments2024-03-29T02:14:11.459-04:00Comments on HowChow: Mango Grove Still Building; New Turkish On Rte 40; And Where Do You Eat In WeHoCo?HowChowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14214893123333124514noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-41568561817722425672012-02-22T18:19:02.235-05:002012-02-22T18:19:02.235-05:00First 12 years of my life in Columbia, teen years ...First 12 years of my life in Columbia, teen years in Glenwood, now in Eldersburg...<br /><br />BBQ/Pit - Smokin Hot (Glenwood), Smokey's (Eldersburg) or Carterque (Mt. Airy)<br /><br />Sushi - J&Y (Eldersburg)<br /><br />Pizza - J&P Pizza (Rts 26 & 27) or Bellesario's (Frederick)<br /><br />Crabs - Crossroads Pub (Dayton) or Woodbine Inn (Woodbine)<br /><br />Sports Bar - GL Babsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-90314658498875227012012-01-21T14:40:39.929-05:002012-01-21T14:40:39.929-05:00Oops -- make that two months on how long the Turki...Oops -- make that two <b>months</b> on how long the Turkish market has been open. Guess my Turkish is a bit rusty. They have been open since late fall according to their web site<br />http://turkishfamilymarket.com/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-35680668307577500872012-01-21T14:34:02.364-05:002012-01-21T14:34:02.364-05:00The new Turkish Family Market is a nice little gro...The new Turkish Family Market is a nice little grocery tucked in the strip behind Dunkin Donuts on Rt. 40 at Normandy Woods. It's not nearly as large as the Caspian Market a little farther down 40, but it has a very good collection of Turkish brand canned goods, packaged baked good, etc. They offer halal meat, but there wasn't much selection yet, as the place has only been open for two Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-40320890574733866772012-01-18T09:48:47.775-05:002012-01-18T09:48:47.775-05:00We live in West County. Been here seven years. Li...We live in West County. Been here seven years. Lived in Columbia 30+ years.<br /><br />Bistro Blanc is great. We also like to explore new places in Mt. Airy, like Drover's and we want to try Brick Ridge. We go to Marriottsville occasionally to shop and stop there for lunch at one of the pubs. Crossroads for crabs.<br /><br />Sykesville is close. So is Westminster, up 97. We hit Baugher&#Anniehttp://www.annieriedora.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-49628317113492915722012-01-17T09:12:36.135-05:002012-01-17T09:12:36.135-05:00For dosas, have you tried Flavors of India (in Col...For dosas, have you tried Flavors of India (in Columbia) or Spicy Garden (in Catonsville)? Both have more emphasize on (I believe) southern Indian foods, vegetarian dishes, an array of dosas, and Indo-Chinese dishes.Yakanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-50495844526874087132012-01-15T18:44:31.025-05:002012-01-15T18:44:31.025-05:00Thanks to all who commented on & suggested J &...Thanks to all who commented on & suggested J & Y in Eldersburg.<br />We just got home from there, and I have to say I think we have a new spot to become 'regulars' at.<br /><br />The fried oyster appetizer was excellent, as was the baked green mussel with some kind of peanut /?? sauce.<br /><br />I had a #3 & a #4 of the daily special board. Both delicious. As noted by othersmdfoodlovernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-39143421348452586122012-01-15T02:33:55.536-05:002012-01-15T02:33:55.536-05:00I'd hardly say downtown Frederick has "lo...I'd hardly say downtown Frederick has "lots" of unique food options.<br /><br />Columbia lacks character but I'd take downtown Ellicott City over Frederick for character twice over. The shops and museums (something to do besides eat) are mutually meh.<br /><br />Downtown Frederick is walkable, but not the most parkable for visitors to even attempt the walking. Again, a much Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-31946640935912146902012-01-14T09:50:31.150-05:002012-01-14T09:50:31.150-05:00I highly recommend J&Y Tokyo Market, fresh sus...I highly recommend J&Y Tokyo Market, fresh sushi, great service, and fantastic value (they usually provide you with free bonus items). The Crossroads Pub in Dayton is a great place to go, especially for crabs and seafood. The Ten Oaks Tavern in Glenelg is worth visiting, it has a nice comfortable atmosphere and good food (you have to try their homemade potato chips). I really liked the Steve Finehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09648535536430111093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-1615858139647992122012-01-14T00:09:17.120-05:002012-01-14T00:09:17.120-05:00That Safeway was in AWFUL shape. I hated to go the...That Safeway was in AWFUL shape. I hated to go there and I love across the street.<br /><br />In Eldersburg there is a Italian place called Liberatore's. They catered my Dad's 75th birthday. The food was great and the service very good.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-7475809803985528842012-01-13T17:02:43.304-05:002012-01-13T17:02:43.304-05:00I went by Family Market in Long Reach today. It is...I went by Family Market in Long Reach today. It is still not open. An employee told us next Friday. Through the grapevine I have heard that Safeway left the store in bad shape and that caused delays.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-83297723990125466512012-01-13T13:58:30.748-05:002012-01-13T13:58:30.748-05:00Woodbine isn't far from Eldersburg, so if you ...Woodbine isn't far from Eldersburg, so if you find yourself up that way...<br /><br />I second the rec for J&Y Tokyo Market: good, cheap sushi, and the chef usually provides a bonus roll with each meal. <br /><br />Habib's Kabob and Bagel Cafe: never tried the bagels, but the kabobs are brilliant, and they make the bread fresh in the tandoori oven.<br /><br />Frank's Pizza (near Kathttp://kitchen.wasteofbytes.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-87434044769464539022012-01-13T12:32:47.049-05:002012-01-13T12:32:47.049-05:00Welcome to our world.
We made the move from Columb...Welcome to our world.<br />We made the move from Columbia to Woodbine two years ago and still love it.<br />After all Columbia is about 30-40 minutes and so is Frederick.<br />As far as eating options locally we are still looking and can recommend:<br />J&Y Tokyo Market in Eldesburg,<br />great sushi to eat in or carry out<br />Laurenzio in Mount Airy, very nice Italian pizza place.<br />TownAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-47356452257889155722012-01-13T10:23:17.568-05:002012-01-13T10:23:17.568-05:00A trip to Royal Taj by the new Wegmans may scratch...A trip to Royal Taj by the new Wegmans may scratch that dosa itch. They have a made to order dosa guy at lunch time. Does it compare to my mother's dosa? No. But it will do in a pinch.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-12691759165592173752012-01-13T09:38:13.391-05:002012-01-13T09:38:13.391-05:00Flavors of India has Dosa's that are up to par...Flavors of India has Dosa's that are up to par in the meantime. I also think that some of their Indo-Chinese fare is very good....AJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-56017199413681064272012-01-13T09:33:24.398-05:002012-01-13T09:33:24.398-05:00Hey, Family Market in Long Reach opens today, I am...Hey, Family Market in Long Reach opens today, I am anxious to check out the new neighborhood grocer. Any inside info to be had about this place?steadyfluxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14239376284528514776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-35870019022383812662012-01-13T07:01:55.980-05:002012-01-13T07:01:55.980-05:00Best place to eat when you live in Western Howard ...Best place to eat when you live in Western Howard is downtown Frederick. It offers everything that HoCo lacks- character, walkable urban center, lots of unique food options, and, most impressive, something to do besides eat.B. Woodbinenoreply@blogger.com