Restaurant Review (Icedgems Baking)
Mobile Cupcake Wagon
Baltimore, MD
IcedGemsBaking.com
I was told about this mobile cupcake truck that travels all over Baltimore city, and county, by a friend of mine. Who rants and raves about the concept and almost threw their SUV into a 180 turn with the emergency brake to get a cupcake. The owner Christine Richardson studied under the TV chef Rick Stein at his restaurant in Devon, England. The cost of a cupcake is $2.50, a half dozen $12.50 and a full dozen $24.00. This is a cash or check only business also. No Credit Cards are accepted here.
We started with a half dozen to get a wide variety of product and flavors.
We got a:
Vanilla Vanilla Cupcake
Vanilla Chocolate Cupcake
Chocolate Vanilla Cupcake
Chocolate Chocolate Cupcake
Red Velvet (Red Velvet cake with Cream Cheese Butter Cream)
Duche de leche - (Caramel)
So after tasting these cupcakes, I will have to say she makes an amazing Italian butter cream. The piping is done by hand and needs some work, and is not consistent on all the cupcakes. The taste of the cupcakes while made from scratch, were bland and nothing to write home about in my opinion. The Red Velvet cupcake was the best cupcake out of the half dozen selected.
Yes, this is a nice treat every once and a while, no I would not go out of my way to follow her on Facebook or Twitter and drive to her location to get more cupcakes. I like the food concept, mobile cupcake truck but the concept was not done well here.
Baltimore, MD
IcedGemsBaking.com
I was told about this mobile cupcake truck that travels all over Baltimore city, and county, by a friend of mine. Who rants and raves about the concept and almost threw their SUV into a 180 turn with the emergency brake to get a cupcake. The owner Christine Richardson studied under the TV chef Rick Stein at his restaurant in Devon, England. The cost of a cupcake is $2.50, a half dozen $12.50 and a full dozen $24.00. This is a cash or check only business also. No Credit Cards are accepted here.
We started with a half dozen to get a wide variety of product and flavors.
We got a:
Vanilla Vanilla Cupcake
Vanilla Chocolate Cupcake
Chocolate Vanilla Cupcake
Chocolate Chocolate Cupcake
Red Velvet (Red Velvet cake with Cream Cheese Butter Cream)
Duche de leche - (Caramel)
So after tasting these cupcakes, I will have to say she makes an amazing Italian butter cream. The piping is done by hand and needs some work, and is not consistent on all the cupcakes. The taste of the cupcakes while made from scratch, were bland and nothing to write home about in my opinion. The Red Velvet cupcake was the best cupcake out of the half dozen selected.
Yes, this is a nice treat every once and a while, no I would not go out of my way to follow her on Facebook or Twitter and drive to her location to get more cupcakes. I like the food concept, mobile cupcake truck but the concept was not done well here.
Restaurant Review (Texas Roadhouse)
4465 Mountain Rd
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 439-0233
On Saturday evening I went out to Texas Roadhouse in Pasadena, MD. The food is decent, the service is decent and this time was the first time out of maybe the last 5 visits to this location they were not out of Prime Rib. This steakhouse is not fine dining, their is sawdust and peanut shells sitting in the waiting area. (Not a place for people with peanut allergies) We were seated promptly. The server was pleasant, the service was nothing to right home about. The food came out of the kitchen hot in a timely manner. I ordered the 12oz Prime Rib cooked medium rare. I looked to me like the only difference between the 10 and 12 oz prime rib was a piece of fat they cut off the end of your steak. One person in our party got a country critter salad. The salad was not over dressed and had a mellow taste. Nothing really popped in the salad. The Margarita's are large, well prepared and served strong. So watch how many you drink if you are driving.
I eat at this restaurant maybe twice a year. Just long enough to forget about the mediocre food and service.
Pasadena, MD 21122
(410) 439-0233
On Saturday evening I went out to Texas Roadhouse in Pasadena, MD. The food is decent, the service is decent and this time was the first time out of maybe the last 5 visits to this location they were not out of Prime Rib. This steakhouse is not fine dining, their is sawdust and peanut shells sitting in the waiting area. (Not a place for people with peanut allergies) We were seated promptly. The server was pleasant, the service was nothing to right home about. The food came out of the kitchen hot in a timely manner. I ordered the 12oz Prime Rib cooked medium rare. I looked to me like the only difference between the 10 and 12 oz prime rib was a piece of fat they cut off the end of your steak. One person in our party got a country critter salad. The salad was not over dressed and had a mellow taste. Nothing really popped in the salad. The Margarita's are large, well prepared and served strong. So watch how many you drink if you are driving.
I eat at this restaurant maybe twice a year. Just long enough to forget about the mediocre food and service.
Good Causes (Dining Out for Life)
Dining out for Life - Baltimore
I couldn't say it better then what the website said itself.
"On September 23, 2010, thousands of people in the Greater Baltimore Metropolitan Area will be participating in one of the most rewarding dining experiences of the year. Moveable Feast's Dining Out for Life event raises tens of thousands of dollars, thanks to the generosity of community-minded restaurants, sponsors, and those who dine out with their families and friends that day to help our neighbors in need.
By simply eating out at one of the participating restaurants, at least 20 percent of proceeds that day will go to help feed hundreds of men, women, and children right here in our community living with HIV/AIDS, and other life-challenging conditions such as breast cancer."
This gives you a great morally responsible and charitable reason to eat out at your choice over 40 establishments on 9/23/10.
I couldn't say it better then what the website said itself.
"On September 23, 2010, thousands of people in the Greater Baltimore Metropolitan Area will be participating in one of the most rewarding dining experiences of the year. Moveable Feast's Dining Out for Life event raises tens of thousands of dollars, thanks to the generosity of community-minded restaurants, sponsors, and those who dine out with their families and friends that day to help our neighbors in need.
By simply eating out at one of the participating restaurants, at least 20 percent of proceeds that day will go to help feed hundreds of men, women, and children right here in our community living with HIV/AIDS, and other life-challenging conditions such as breast cancer."
This gives you a great morally responsible and charitable reason to eat out at your choice over 40 establishments on 9/23/10.
Baltimore City Paper - Best of Baltimore Readers Poll 2010
Best of Baltimore Readers Poll 2010
Voting must happen by September 1st.
You have to vote in at least 25 categories.
City Paper Readers Poll 2010
Don't forget to vote for BmoreFoody.com for Best Local Blog.
Voting must happen by September 1st.
You have to vote in at least 25 categories.
City Paper Readers Poll 2010
Don't forget to vote for BmoreFoody.com for Best Local Blog.
Events (Farmers Markets)
There are so many farmers markets in the area with fresh produce and products find one near you.
Farmers market near you
Farmers market near you
Restaurant Review (Abbey Burger Bistro)
1041 Marshall St
Baltimore, MD 21230
(443) 453-9698
www.abbeyburgerbistro.com
This is an adult burger joint... They have a diverse menu with salads, burgers, vegetarian options, desserts, and spiked milkshakes. But the reason I go here is for the build your own burger!
9 Proteins: from Black Angus, and bison to turkey and wild boar.
Temperature cooked how you like it: from mooing to charcoal.
7 Breads to put your burger on.
10 Cheeses that can be put on your burger.
13 Topping you can put on your burger ranging from: bacon, peanut butter, and a fried egg to white truffle oil, crab dip and chili.
19 Free Toppings that can be applied to your burger.
6 Side you can get with your burger.
Come for the make your own burger. There are so many options you will be coming back just to try more. The portions are large and the pricing is fair. This kitchen is open to midnight to feed the young professionals and drunk socialite masses of Federal Hill.
Now the added bonus with Abbey Burger Bistro besides the vast selection or beer and wine is their spike shakes. What is better then a Burger, Fries, and a Milkshake except the milkshake is loaded with alcohol. I recommend the Berger Shake: Berger cookies, vanilla ice cream, Stoli vanilla, and Godiva liqueur.
Baltimore, MD 21230
(443) 453-9698
www.abbeyburgerbistro.com
This is an adult burger joint... They have a diverse menu with salads, burgers, vegetarian options, desserts, and spiked milkshakes. But the reason I go here is for the build your own burger!
9 Proteins: from Black Angus, and bison to turkey and wild boar.
Temperature cooked how you like it: from mooing to charcoal.
7 Breads to put your burger on.
10 Cheeses that can be put on your burger.
13 Topping you can put on your burger ranging from: bacon, peanut butter, and a fried egg to white truffle oil, crab dip and chili.
19 Free Toppings that can be applied to your burger.
6 Side you can get with your burger.
Come for the make your own burger. There are so many options you will be coming back just to try more. The portions are large and the pricing is fair. This kitchen is open to midnight to feed the young professionals and drunk socialite masses of Federal Hill.
Now the added bonus with Abbey Burger Bistro besides the vast selection or beer and wine is their spike shakes. What is better then a Burger, Fries, and a Milkshake except the milkshake is loaded with alcohol. I recommend the Berger Shake: Berger cookies, vanilla ice cream, Stoli vanilla, and Godiva liqueur.
Restaurant Review (The Haute Dog Carte)
6070 Falls Road
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 608-3500
Driving up falls roads about noon today. I stopped at this food cart, The Haute Dog Carte. This mobile food stand sits on falls road just off west lake ave. I had spicy italian sausage dog. It was cooked well and had a nice snap to it. For a dollar more I upgraded with a drink and chips. Well worth the value. Very quick and easy.
You can follow The Haute Dog Carte on Twitter
This is the best hot dog stand I have seen in Baltimore. Hands Down
Baltimore, MD 21209
(410) 608-3500
Driving up falls roads about noon today. I stopped at this food cart, The Haute Dog Carte. This mobile food stand sits on falls road just off west lake ave. I had spicy italian sausage dog. It was cooked well and had a nice snap to it. For a dollar more I upgraded with a drink and chips. Well worth the value. Very quick and easy.
You can follow The Haute Dog Carte on Twitter
This is the best hot dog stand I have seen in Baltimore. Hands Down
Opening Soon (Sonic in Maryland)
In about 11 days, the first sonic in the Baltimore area will be opening its doors and drive thru's on the corner of 8212 Liberty Road. and Rolling Road.
I know some people will be very excited!
I know some people will be very excited!
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