tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post4633162912300325160..comments2024-03-28T05:14:28.792-04:00Comments on HowChow: Coffee Talk With The HowChows: What New Food Options Should Come To Howard County?HowChowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14214893123333124514noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-9095536516566946712011-04-08T10:03:27.325-04:002011-04-08T10:03:27.325-04:00Boy am I ever late to the table. What would I like...Boy am I ever late to the table. What would I like to see here in Ho Co? A Mike's American Grill. I drive all the way to Alexandria/Springfield just to eat their wonderful food and experience their great service. A chain? Yes, but a small one. I would much preferred having Mike's at Columbia Mall instead of Cheesecake Factory or Uno. Let the rockthrowing begin. :-)KimDnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-90632359036860669792011-02-26T18:08:08.498-05:002011-02-26T18:08:08.498-05:00Moving to columbia after living in colorado . . . ...Moving to columbia after living in colorado . . . we miss a really awesome breakfast joint. Correct me if i am wrong but i think Miss Shirly's of baltimore is the only place that has a good breakfast. <br />The kind of place were you can get a strong coffee, fresh oj, benneight (sp?) a place were you actually bump into people and start to recognize them, like you know community!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-13782384878933264092011-02-18T21:48:49.328-05:002011-02-18T21:48:49.328-05:00A real deal Porchetta stand would be interesting.....A real deal Porchetta stand would be interesting....Pizzabloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09458696212005269427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-70064027371720663462011-02-17T14:21:18.154-05:002011-02-17T14:21:18.154-05:00Bonefish yes yes yes.
Cajun eh.
Banh Mi definite...Bonefish yes yes yes.<br /><br />Cajun eh.<br /><br />Banh Mi definitely.<br /><br />Deli's the more the merrier.<br /><br />Ethiopian would be fun.<br /><br />I'd like a few fast pickup Mexican joints that do breakfast burritos and plates yet stay open real late (midnight or later). We have a ton of "Mexican" food here but its all sitdown, big ticket stuff, I like it how its BeerGuyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13258203151421210675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-76875298443877738652011-02-17T08:47:41.165-05:002011-02-17T08:47:41.165-05:00While I agree with pretty much everything here, I ...While I agree with pretty much everything here, I agree that we need some Cuban pork here asap. My wife would like to see some Puerto Rican specialties somewhere also (guess where she is from..)<br />I am happy to report that the new center at the corner of Rt 103 and Rt 100 is showing a bakery coming soon to the backside. I say this with reluctance b/c I don't want them running out of Matthttp://www/Stuff4Multiples.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-27627320250489801292011-02-15T17:30:31.154-05:002011-02-15T17:30:31.154-05:00A dead serious bakery much more along the lines of...A dead serious bakery much more along the lines of Tartine Bakery (http://www.tartinebakery.com/) or Sullivan Street Bakery (http://www.sullivanstreetbakery.com/)than Panera may be a good fit.<br /><br />HowChow, good call on the charcuterie...how about an actual butcher's shop where we are allowed to see the animals we eat instead of only seeing the abysmal plastic wrapped and non-identiableUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10309812604032510847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-4816138969949350002011-02-15T08:49:02.425-05:002011-02-15T08:49:02.425-05:00Should have also shouted out to Mad City as an exa...Should have also shouted out to Mad City as an example of "almost there!" for the bohemian cafe. <br /><br />It's just not comfy/relaxed as it could be and most importantly -- not open late. If they were open till 2am, I'd be there every Friday night and many Saturday nights.Run a Gamehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12555528519708213579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-3274672756632690492011-02-15T08:44:46.907-05:002011-02-15T08:44:46.907-05:00We need a real bohemian cafe.
No liquor license...We need a real bohemian cafe. <br /><br />No liquor license, no fancy food -- just a comfortable place with couches and coffee and baked goods. Maybe simple sandwiches. The now-defunct Blue Cow cafe in Thunder Hill with space and couches. College Perk in College Park minus the liquor license and fire code violations. The Starbucks on Dobbin but a bigger and open late.<br /><br />We need a Run a Gamehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12555528519708213579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-7692190978742489672011-02-14T19:34:23.124-05:002011-02-14T19:34:23.124-05:00Mmmm...Lebanese Taverna!
Also, since Sweet closed...Mmmm...Lebanese Taverna!<br /><br />Also, since Sweet closed in Ellicott City, I've really wished for good donuts. (So? I'm pregnant!)<br /><br />There is a Bonefish Grill on Ritchie Hwy, just past the MVA, in Glen Burnie. Not in HoCo, but closer than Philly!<br /><br />And there's an new (and newly expanded to include an upstairs) Atwater's on Frederick Rd in Catonsville. (Close lucky little birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05987145252795502901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-12781174482145832562011-02-14T12:23:43.418-05:002011-02-14T12:23:43.418-05:00Whole Foods, Whole Foods, Whole Foods!Whole Foods, Whole Foods, Whole Foods!Debranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-50022664372554406432011-02-14T07:47:55.930-05:002011-02-14T07:47:55.930-05:00Coreworks looks like more of a yoga/pilates studio...Coreworks looks like more of a yoga/pilates studio with some cardio equipment (at least from their website). I'm looking for more of a traditional gym like Gold's or Lifetime with group cycle/spinning classes. <br />A breakfast place would probably do really well in that space. Maybe an upscale diner that offers all day breakfast for those drunkies leaving Looney's with the Courtneynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-38041882497795729132011-02-14T07:24:39.055-05:002011-02-14T07:24:39.055-05:00I would also like to add that I would love to see ...I would also like to add that I would love to see a Waffle House in Hoco. I realize that I just lost any foodie cred I might have had. We could also use an Ethiopian restaurant. Although there is a good place nearby in Burtonsville. More Latin and South American places would also be nice. I agree with Morty about the lack of a real Jewish deli. There are several good delis in HoCo, but they Steve Finehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09648535536430111093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-35951030992445366762011-02-14T02:47:14.483-05:002011-02-14T02:47:14.483-05:00@Howchow --
New York Deli on Snowden isn't a ...@Howchow --<br /><br />New York Deli on Snowden isn't a real Jewish Deli. It doesn't even seem to be trying for Jewish Deli; it's got more of an Italian Deli vibe. Italian deli is good, but personally, I prefer Jewish deli. NY Deli does have the best deli corned beef in Howard County (that I've tried), but that's damning with faint praise. I'd rather go through the hassle Morty Abzughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02749453327090487080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-87661907523246019502011-02-14T02:39:42.178-05:002011-02-14T02:39:42.178-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Morty Abzughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02749453327090487080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-56246491361468817572011-02-13T22:41:42.310-05:002011-02-13T22:41:42.310-05:00I would love a place from DE to open down here...i...I would love a place from DE to open down here...it's a great sandwich shop, Capriotti's! They are amazing and use real meat, not fake deli stuff!LChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13162762019772972835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-19321476648211068722011-02-13T18:53:26.741-05:002011-02-13T18:53:26.741-05:00I want a good Jewish deli too, so I'm going to...I want a good Jewish deli too, so I'm going to be watching you HowChow to see what you post!!<br /><br />Oh - a Moby Dicks...that would be good.Marcianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-76161143895138068442011-02-13T14:16:31.350-05:002011-02-13T14:16:31.350-05:00@Nolagirl -- "menu changes daily" is so ...@Nolagirl -- "menu changes daily" is so cool. I'm sure that it is horribly difficult from the restaurant, but it does make for a special place.<br /><br />@Steve -- How badly do you want a Jewish deli? Check out the corned beef at the New York Deli on Snowden River and keep watching HowChow because there are rumors out there.<br /><br />@fultie -- Does Sidamo do the eggs in the HowChowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14214893123333124514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-66232228004296876152011-02-13T12:00:32.503-05:002011-02-13T12:00:32.503-05:00Hopefully, the Maple Lawn business developer is ab...Hopefully, the Maple Lawn business developer is able to price the unleased storefronts attractively enough to draw strong interest from a variety of restauranteurs. From what I can tell when I drive by their places, Facci on Johns Hopkins Rd and Looney's Pub in Maple Lawn show it can be done in the area, even though it's not as densely populated as Columbia/EC. One challenge might be fultienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-33983182827976529232011-02-13T10:22:57.286-05:002011-02-13T10:22:57.286-05:00I'd like to see a place that offered a breakfa...I'd like to see a place that offered a breakfast sandwich and actually cooked the egg on a grill rather than in the microwave.Amelianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-32061772468867765572011-02-13T09:03:53.239-05:002011-02-13T09:03:53.239-05:00Bonefish Grill would be great, or any good seafood...Bonefish Grill would be great, or any good seafood restaurant offering steamed crabs, crab cakes and a grilled fish sandwich.little audreynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-76530874518024792092011-02-13T08:43:46.905-05:002011-02-13T08:43:46.905-05:00I'd actually love to see a Panara Bread or som...I'd actually love to see a Panara Bread or something similar. I work in the area and I'd love a place where you can get a great breakfast sandwich, coffee, or a great salad. The only place for breakfast currently is the gas station, though they have a pretty nice deli, its not a place to sit down and have your quick meal.<br />One restaurant I would LOVE to see in HoCo is Brio Tuscan Cate in Columbianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-54723131666160792602011-02-13T04:33:27.485-05:002011-02-13T04:33:27.485-05:00HoCo needs a Sonic, a good Lebanese/Syrian place, ...HoCo needs a Sonic, a good Lebanese/Syrian place, more Vietnamese places (with the sandwiches), a place like Chez Panise, a real Jewish Deli, a real Cajun/Nola place, a Spanish place, and a real German Restaurant/Rathskeller.Steve Finehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09648535536430111093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-26189808461394466652011-02-12T21:48:20.839-05:002011-02-12T21:48:20.839-05:00My vote is for an Atwater's--like the one in B...My vote is for an Atwater's--like the one in Belvedere Square. They have a fabulous menu of unique soups, creative sandwiches served on Atwater's homemade breads, as well as salads. Yummy pastries and desserts too--which they also bake. Menu changes daily. Nothing like it anywhere in the county.Nolagirlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-30463493812566717642011-02-12T17:58:44.444-05:002011-02-12T17:58:44.444-05:00Capogiro ... (drools) ... how I love Capogiro. The...Capogiro ... (drools) ... how I love Capogiro. The only gelato I'd pay ten dollars a pint for, and still think I scored. I have thought of joining their fed-ex club, where they mail seasonal flavors to you periodically over the year.<br /><br />If I had the money, I'd open a cheese shop.Pennynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-83179663295208222492011-02-12T17:22:04.336-05:002011-02-12T17:22:04.336-05:00@Lisa -- Is there a sign for Coreworks? I had nev...@Lisa -- Is there a sign for Coreworks? I had never heard that. Have you heard anything about the Pizza Fresca spot?<br /><br />BTW, Sidamo's does breakfast sandwiches. I wonder if they'd actually make you scrambled eggs or other items in the morning. Their actual offerings is far broader than their written menu. I have never understood why they don't have printed menus or a HowChowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14214893123333124514noreply@blogger.com