Dishin' With Downtown Diane
New Heavy Seas Ale House
I checked out the new Heavy Seas Ale House and I love how chef Matt Seeber incorporates many of the local Heavy Seas ales into his dishes. The housemade beer nuts are the perfect start to your meal, and I thoroughly enjoyed the frisee salad w/ poached egg and as my main course, the "peg leg" beef shortribs, which were so tender. Of course, you will find plenty of Heavy Seas beer to accompany your meal and also some very creative cocktails. I loved the Sea Shandy. Check out the full menu here http://heavyseasalehouse.com/.
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Oyster & Beer Fest This Weekend
Take a short ride to beautiful National Harbor and enjoy the Oyster & Beer Fest this weekend. Enjoy all you can eat oysters prepared many ways paired with plenty of beer. There's live entertainment and you can even make a night of it with special packages. Here's the details http://www.beerandoyster.com/national-harbor/show-info.
Joe Squared: Baltimore Chooses New Menu Items & Coming Up: Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives
Joe Squared, voted one of Baltimore's Best Pizzas, will add 13 new menu items voted as favorites by the public. Also, look for Joe Squared on the popular Food Network show, "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" with Guy Fieri on March 5. Here's the details on the new menu & screening party http://www.joesquared.com/powerplant/
Come Fly Away...Feb. 24-26
If you are a fan of Frank Sinatra, check out Come Fly Away this weekend at The Lyric. This new Broadway musical features Sinatra's classics with a live band and Twyla Tharp's choreographed dancing. Visit http://www.lyricoperahouse.com/ for tickets and further information.
Rockfish Celebration in Baltimore Continues Through Sunday
Fan of rockfish? Many downtown Baltimore restaurants are offering rockfish specials as part of the "Celebration of Rockfish." Check out the participating restaurants and their specialties here: http://www.dinedowntownbaltimore.com/docs/rockfish2012.pdf
Olive Room at Inn at Black Olive Gets New Chef
One of Baltimore's most talented chefs, Bill Crouse has left Chef's Expressions and is now the Executive Chef at Olive Room at Inn at Black Olive in Fells Point. He's working on adding new menu items with his personal touch within a month. Crouse and owner Pauline Spiliadis are working together to create a nouveau style of traditional Greek fare. Check out the website here http://www.theblackolive.com/Inn/Olive_Room.html. I love the water view from the dining room.
Make it a special week!
Downtown Diane is a Baltimore Area Food, Travel & Entertainment Reporter, appearing Fridays on 105.7 The Fan Norris & Davis Show with her Entertainment Report. Follow her for Daily Dish on Twitter @DowntownDiane & Check Out Upcoming Events at www.DowntownDiane.net.
