So I was watching TV late last night and saw about ten commericals for La Cordon Blue, ITT or Lincoln Tech. All had success stories from chefs and bakers in the industry who have awesome jobs. The colleges and tech centers are selling dreams... Very Few graduates from those schools will be owning their own restaurant or a executive chef without either past experience or years of experience.
As a Culinary School Graduate from Johnson & Wales University Charlotte Campus I had the realization of how much culinary graduates make in their first year and following years after that. Then, how much these programs cost. I love the passion people have for cooking but if you have ever been on a campus of some these tech schools the campus is always old and run down and second rate instructors.
I would recommend locally:
Baltimore International College
AACC HCAT Program
Top Culinary Schools in the Country:
Johnson & Wales University (RI, NC, FL, CO)
Culinary Institute of America (Upstate NY)
Institute of Culinary Education (NYC)
Restaurant Review (Courtney's Bagel Cafe & Deli)
11000 Owings Mills Blvd # 1A
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 363-4331
Courtney's Bagel Cafe and Beli has fresh hand rolled bagels, and lightly whipped cream cheese. If she doesn't have your favorite type of bagel left its because they have sold out and you need to show up earlier. She also does lox really well. The location is great for take-out bagels, however I believe the location is well overdue for a remodel. The restaurant is named for their daughter Courtney who is a major inspiration in their lives. It is definitely the best bagel place in the area.
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 363-4331
Courtney's Bagel Cafe and Beli has fresh hand rolled bagels, and lightly whipped cream cheese. If she doesn't have your favorite type of bagel left its because they have sold out and you need to show up earlier. She also does lox really well. The location is great for take-out bagels, however I believe the location is well overdue for a remodel. The restaurant is named for their daughter Courtney who is a major inspiration in their lives. It is definitely the best bagel place in the area.
Event Review (Big Glen Burnie Carnival)
July 30th - August 6th
Fields Near Glen Burnie Court House
In Glen Burnie, starting the last Friday in July and runs for a week, except for being closed on sunday. The Big Glen Burnie Carnival has rides, games and food. Hosted by the Glen Burnie Improvement Association, this event has been running for over 100 years. This event is run completely by volunteers.
In the GBIA building they are serving a number of foods.
Crabcakes
Chicken Tenders
Hot Dogs
Nachos
Fries
Pizza by the slice
Pit Ham
Pit Beef
Pit Turkey
Italian Sausage
Icecream
Snowballs
Funnel cakes
Candy Cotton
Candy/Caramel Apples
Lemonade
Coke
Bottle of Water
It is always a fun event to see family and friends...
I recommend any of the pit sandwiches or the crabcakes...
They are good of quality and size...
Fields Near Glen Burnie Court House
In Glen Burnie, starting the last Friday in July and runs for a week, except for being closed on sunday. The Big Glen Burnie Carnival has rides, games and food. Hosted by the Glen Burnie Improvement Association, this event has been running for over 100 years. This event is run completely by volunteers.
In the GBIA building they are serving a number of foods.
Crabcakes
Chicken Tenders
Hot Dogs
Nachos
Fries
Pizza by the slice
Pit Ham
Pit Beef
Pit Turkey
Italian Sausage
Icecream
Snowballs
Funnel cakes
Candy Cotton
Candy/Caramel Apples
Lemonade
Coke
Bottle of Water
It is always a fun event to see family and friends...
I recommend any of the pit sandwiches or the crabcakes...
They are good of quality and size...
Restaurant Review (Angelo's)
3600 Keswick Rd
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 235-2595
On the corner of 36th Street "The Avenue" and Keswick rd is Angelo's. What I know them for is their 18 inch slice of pizza. Priced right at about 5 dollars, plus topping this massive slice is a nice cheap meal. The quality of the pizza is good and the toppings are fresh. The subs are also very good full of meat in the cheese steaks and italian cold cuts...
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 235-2595
On the corner of 36th Street "The Avenue" and Keswick rd is Angelo's. What I know them for is their 18 inch slice of pizza. Priced right at about 5 dollars, plus topping this massive slice is a nice cheap meal. The quality of the pizza is good and the toppings are fresh. The subs are also very good full of meat in the cheese steaks and italian cold cuts...
Restaurant Review (Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers)
1949 West St
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 841-6788
www.wendys.com
Sitting on West Street in Annapolis, I've been going to this Wendy's for years... Late nights after work in a busy kitchen or concerts down at piezano's. I drove by today, and stopped for a frosty and a large fry. (My Regular Order) This works out very well.
You can always finish the salty and sweet treat before you get home.
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 841-6788
www.wendys.com
Sitting on West Street in Annapolis, I've been going to this Wendy's for years... Late nights after work in a busy kitchen or concerts down at piezano's. I drove by today, and stopped for a frosty and a large fry. (My Regular Order) This works out very well.
You can always finish the salty and sweet treat before you get home.
Restaurant Review (Paper Moon Diner)
227 W 29th St
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 889-4444
www.papermoondiner24.com
After coming to the Paper Moon Diner for a number of months and tasting a wide variety of the menu. Be prepared to wait 30 minutes or so to wait for a table and the food is either amazing and or not so good. As a typical diner the portions are large and serve everything but the kitchen sink on the menu. This diner also has the craziest decorations, a must see if you have never been.
The sandwiches, and subs can be a little bready. (as in to much bread for the sub). My personal favorite is the southern love burger. A burger with bacon, cheddar cheese, and pulled pork on a bun with sweet potato fries. The burgers are nothing special, the cheese steaks are large but not in proportion to bread and ltm (lettuce, tomato, mayo). The pasta is not a dish to be ordered here, precooked and heated though it can be a little chewy. Salad as complicated as they may be do not hit the mark for taste. The presentation is well done. The macaroni and cheese is amazing, with melted cheese and is gooey all over the place.
Breakfast is a hit or miss also. I've had eggs and pancakes that have been good and bad here. Along with waffles and sometimes the coffee can be a little bitter.
So Paper Moon Diner, take it as it is a diner. Sometimes good sometimes bad... Pricey for a diner and a good place to meet up with friends.
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 889-4444
www.papermoondiner24.com
After coming to the Paper Moon Diner for a number of months and tasting a wide variety of the menu. Be prepared to wait 30 minutes or so to wait for a table and the food is either amazing and or not so good. As a typical diner the portions are large and serve everything but the kitchen sink on the menu. This diner also has the craziest decorations, a must see if you have never been.
The sandwiches, and subs can be a little bready. (as in to much bread for the sub). My personal favorite is the southern love burger. A burger with bacon, cheddar cheese, and pulled pork on a bun with sweet potato fries. The burgers are nothing special, the cheese steaks are large but not in proportion to bread and ltm (lettuce, tomato, mayo). The pasta is not a dish to be ordered here, precooked and heated though it can be a little chewy. Salad as complicated as they may be do not hit the mark for taste. The presentation is well done. The macaroni and cheese is amazing, with melted cheese and is gooey all over the place.
Breakfast is a hit or miss also. I've had eggs and pancakes that have been good and bad here. Along with waffles and sometimes the coffee can be a little bitter.
So Paper Moon Diner, take it as it is a diner. Sometimes good sometimes bad... Pricey for a diner and a good place to meet up with friends.
Restaurant Review (Crush)
Crush
510 E Belvedere Ave
Baltimore, MD 21212
(443) 278-9001
www.crush-restaurant.com
Last night I enjoyed dinner at Crush, a restaurant located in Belvedere Square. This trendy split level restaurant is great for both friends and family. We were seated within moments of walking in at an upper level table. The downstairs dining room includes a glass window for great kitchen views. After sitting down one thing I noticed over the course of dinner was that besides me all of the women were facing towards the center of the dining room and the men facing the walls. Maybe this keeps the men out of trouble, I don't know.
The meal was quite good, however the server did not recommend the hot mushroom soup simply because of summer and the heat. However the mushroom soup was ordered and very good, not a drop was left in the cup. The mozzarella and tomato salad was light and refreshing using heirloom cherry tomatoes. The recommended cold soup was a puree of roasted beets and tomato with small balls of mozzarella and basil, another flavorful treat.
The entrees we had were enjoyable. The chicken penne with fresh vegetables was tasty but the cooks had a heavy hand with their seasonings and it was a little strong on the black pepper. The tenderloin salad cooked to medium well was dresses with a nice demi glaze and a honey mustard vinegarette. The dish also included roasted potatoes that melted in your mouth. Another had a salmon BLT, and the dish was perfectly topped with two large slices of bacon. The salmon was cooked well and the aioli was light and refreshing. The French dip sandwich was served on ciabatta bread and topped with provolone cheese and caramelized onions.
The dessert we ordered was a sponge cake, with a quenelle of vanilla ice cream and a blueberry syrup topping. This dessert was very tasty but lacked in presentation.
510 E Belvedere Ave
Baltimore, MD 21212
(443) 278-9001
www.crush-restaurant.com
Last night I enjoyed dinner at Crush, a restaurant located in Belvedere Square. This trendy split level restaurant is great for both friends and family. We were seated within moments of walking in at an upper level table. The downstairs dining room includes a glass window for great kitchen views. After sitting down one thing I noticed over the course of dinner was that besides me all of the women were facing towards the center of the dining room and the men facing the walls. Maybe this keeps the men out of trouble, I don't know.
The meal was quite good, however the server did not recommend the hot mushroom soup simply because of summer and the heat. However the mushroom soup was ordered and very good, not a drop was left in the cup. The mozzarella and tomato salad was light and refreshing using heirloom cherry tomatoes. The recommended cold soup was a puree of roasted beets and tomato with small balls of mozzarella and basil, another flavorful treat.
The entrees we had were enjoyable. The chicken penne with fresh vegetables was tasty but the cooks had a heavy hand with their seasonings and it was a little strong on the black pepper. The tenderloin salad cooked to medium well was dresses with a nice demi glaze and a honey mustard vinegarette. The dish also included roasted potatoes that melted in your mouth. Another had a salmon BLT, and the dish was perfectly topped with two large slices of bacon. The salmon was cooked well and the aioli was light and refreshing. The French dip sandwich was served on ciabatta bread and topped with provolone cheese and caramelized onions.
The dessert we ordered was a sponge cake, with a quenelle of vanilla ice cream and a blueberry syrup topping. This dessert was very tasty but lacked in presentation.
Restaurant Review (Cafe Hon)
Cafe Hon
1002 W 36th St
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 243-1230
www.cafehon.com
This restaurant sits at the heart of Hampden on The Avenue. Owned by Denise Whiting the hon herself... I find this restaurant/bar to be rather touristy, with large portions, high prices, mediocre food and service. I've never been impressed from their meatloaf, burgers, and fries with gravy to milky fettuccine alfredo to being out of food on the menu on a regular basis. I have say I've tried to like this icon of a restaurant but I just can't. I would rather spend my money elsewhere in the neighborhood. Save your money for the next Honfest!!!
1002 W 36th St
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 243-1230
www.cafehon.com
This restaurant sits at the heart of Hampden on The Avenue. Owned by Denise Whiting the hon herself... I find this restaurant/bar to be rather touristy, with large portions, high prices, mediocre food and service. I've never been impressed from their meatloaf, burgers, and fries with gravy to milky fettuccine alfredo to being out of food on the menu on a regular basis. I have say I've tried to like this icon of a restaurant but I just can't. I would rather spend my money elsewhere in the neighborhood. Save your money for the next Honfest!!!
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Rank: 22 out of 70 Blogs
Blog Name: Bmore Foody
Page Hits: 1950
Blog Posts: 7
I'm rising up in this blog world...
Only another 13,000 to take first place on urbanspoon...
I'm at Bmore Foody @ Urbanspoon
Restaurant Review (A Common Ground)
A Common Ground
819 W 36th St
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 235-5533
Sitting on The Avenue in Hampden is this little coffee shop, that does it right. This is no Starbucks. Many of the eclectic locals of Hampden are always starting their day off here. The coffee is fresh, brewed, and ready to go. (They use Cafe Pronto Brand Coffee out of Annapolis). They have iced coffee down to a science , flavorful and not bitter. The pastries and scones are always tender and moist. If you come with a real hunger then try one of their breakfast or deli sandwiches the portions are large and I tend to split one with a friend. For these hot days we have been having if you are a coffee drinker but need a cooler option, the blended coffee drinks are always refreshing.
819 W 36th St
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 235-5533
Sitting on The Avenue in Hampden is this little coffee shop, that does it right. This is no Starbucks. Many of the eclectic locals of Hampden are always starting their day off here. The coffee is fresh, brewed, and ready to go. (They use Cafe Pronto Brand Coffee out of Annapolis). They have iced coffee down to a science , flavorful and not bitter. The pastries and scones are always tender and moist. If you come with a real hunger then try one of their breakfast or deli sandwiches the portions are large and I tend to split one with a friend. For these hot days we have been having if you are a coffee drinker but need a cooler option, the blended coffee drinks are always refreshing.
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