Called the “jewel of Montgomery Parks,” Brookside Gardens brings half a century of experience to its 50 acres, offering a sensory experience that visitors won’t soon forget. Paired with the park’s conservatories, you can surround yourself with tropical and seasonal foliage. Throughout the year, you can enjoy a wide variety of special events at Brookside Gardens and…
Mar
15
2021
A restaurant where everyone knows your name, Oliver’s Old Towne Tavern is a local, late-night pub on Main St, perfect for getting yummy food and classic cocktails in a hip atmosphere. Open all year round, Oliver’s serves comfort food in large portions, offering appetizers, soups, salads, and burgers, and sandwiches (all affordable prices). Next time you want…
Mar
09
2021
While St. Patrick’s Day usually involves a visit to your favorite pub followed by a parade, celebrations will likely look a little different in 2021. That doesn’t mean, however, that you can’t enjoy the camaraderie, delicious food, and the Irish spirit that make March 17 so special. Here are three ways to celebrate St. Paddy’s…
Mar
04
2021
Stale dried pasta and pizza from a conveyor oven, no more! It’s Facci Wood Fire Pizza Wine Bar to the rescue! This casual yet chic eatery creates fresh egg pasta and wood-fired pizza, along with traditional Italian antipasti and entrees. Choose from rich veal parmigiana or lemony shrimp scampi served with house made pasta. Or you could…
Feb
22
2021
There’s plenty of seafood spots in Maryland, but what about Southern-style seafood? Red Crab House has the juicy shrimp, rich crab, and fresh lobster you love, with a Cajun spin. On your first visit, treat yourself to a traditional boil, and ask for the house special seasoning. It’s spicy and flavorful, and perfectly complements the sweet mussels…
Feb
10
2021
Doesn’t your honey deserve the very best this Valentine’s Day? Shop Sweet Cascades Chocolatier for the finest, handmade chocolates, along with the unusual treats that are just as unique as your special someone. Sweet Cascades Chocolatier has been a Maryland favorite for over 15 years, and specializes in every candy confection you can dream up. Chocolate covered…
Feb
07
2021
A lot has changed in the past year. For one thing, staying home became the new going out. That theme is going to hold through this month, at least, which is why you should start planning for an at-home Valentine’s Day. Begin with these creative ideas. Plan a picnic in the living room. It may be…
Jan
25
2021
Psst! Lean in close…there’s a secret tiny trail that you should know about in the Patuxent Research Refuge. Deep within the trees is a picturesque pond, with a surrounding trail that is the ultimate spot for bird watching. It’s the Merganser Pond Trail, and it can be your hidden gem amidst this massive wildlife refuge. The…
Jan
20
2021
There’s a lot to love about More than Java Café in Laurel. The name suits this eatery very well, as you can both indulge in your favorite coffee drinks as well as some seriously delicious breakfast or lunch. Plus, More than Java Café boasts some of the best customer service on Main Street. Stop in for a…
Jan
10
2021
Working out in the warm months was pretty easy, even with gym closures and other restrictions. The great outdoors always beckoned with sunshine and balmy breezes, inviting you to go for a run or maybe join an outdoor fitness class. But with the colder temperatures moving in, staying active has become more challenging. Here are…