Newly renovated Hunt Valley Inn breathes fresh life into Cinnamon Tree Restaurant

For those of you who can remember back to the 1970’s, to the new groundbreaking Hunt Valley Inn, built in the rolling hills of Baltimore county’s horse country by McCormick Spice Company and managed by Marriott, it was stunning, state-of-art in the hospitality industry.  The inn set new standards as to luxury, conference facilities, weddings, but most locals remember it for what was then, the glorious weekend brunches and dinners at the Cinnamon Tree Restaurant.

Between the new owner, Laurus Corporation and management, Wyndham Grand Hotels, the inn has been resuscitated with over $15 million dollars in renovations to the entire property: rooms, convention hall, ballroom, but most notably their dining and social gathering areas: Polo Lounge and Bar for craft cocktails and tapas bites, Café 245 for that morning brew and pastry and their crowning jewel, the Cinnamon Tree Restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Read the full story and watch the slideshow on Examiner.com.

Liberatore's Eldersburg take menu prices back 27 years

Celebrating their 27th anniversary, Liberatore's in Eldersburg are taking you back to the 1988 prices for a limited time, now through Thursday, July 16th.

Join Dante, staff and friends in celebrating another year of serving fine Italian food with personality to the Eldersburg / Sykesville community.
Choose from lunch and dinner options.

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We're giving YOU a gift by turning back the clock to 1988 prices for 5 days only. Just stop in for the best tasting and best priced meal in 27 years. Choose from a lunch or dinner seating.
 

RSVP Today 410.781.4114

 

New finds from emerging companies at the Fancy Food Show

Every year I make it a point to attend the Summer Fancy Food Show seeking out trends and new products.  Held at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City, the show is enormous, filling every exhibit hall, over 2,600 exhibitors,  with products not only produced in the United States but from all around the world. For exhibitors, ones who exhibit each year, ones with seniority, get first pick of the booths they want for the coming year – what they believe are the prime spots or the same spots.  Companies, new and established, are looking for distribution of their products directly with stores, through distributors, wholesalers, brokers, gift baskets and food service.

In recent years the Specialty Food Association has proffered cost effective tables to new emerging manufacturers – without the commitment and cost of a full booth at the Summer Fancy Food Show.check out my picks at Examiner.com.

New summer dining deal at Bonefish Grill - 3 course dinner starting at $14.90

Every Tuesday, throughout the summer, Bonefish Grill has put together a dining deal that is worth noting.  It beats any Restaurant Week deal you might find.  Starting at $14.90 and topping off at $20.90 you can have a 3 course dinner with a choice of salads, entrée with veg of the day, fresh side with a choice of sauce(s) and the finale, choose from 3 sweet treat offerings for dessert. Read the full story at Examiner.com

Phillips Seafood Restaurant and Cirque du Soleil Varekai partner

Photo: Martin Girard / shootstudio.ca Costumes: Eiko Ishioka  © 2014 Cirque du Soleil

Today, Tuesday July 7^th, make your way to Phillips Seafood at the Power Plant on Pratt Street where the restaurant partners with Cirque du Soleil who is promoting the opening of Varekai, Tales of the Forest,  at the Royal Farms Arena tomorrow on Wednesday July 8^th with a limited run until Sunday, July 12^th.  Tickets can be purchased HERE.  But if you can make it to Phillips Seafood today, and while they last, you can pick up discount cards with a code for your purchase.  You can also enter to win a family four pack of tickets as well -the drawing is at 3 p.m. today. 

Finally, today – guests can meet and greet Skywatcher character (Andrey Kislitsin) and Magioso character (Vladimire Pestov) for a photo opportunity at their Taste of Baltimore event at Phillips Seafood from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. So bring your smart phones and selfie sticks – let’s get the party rolling.

You can find Cirque Varekai in the following social media platforms. You can follow the news with these hashtags #varekai, #cirquedusoleil or #cirqueselfie 

1)      Facebook www.facebook.com/varekai.

2)      Twitter www.twitter.com/cirque @Cirque

3)      Instagram http://instagram.com/cirquedusoleil

4)      You Tube: www.youtube.com/cirquedusoleil

5)      Tumblr www.cirquedusoleil.tumblr.com

6)      Google +  www.google.com/+CirqueduSoleil

The Wine Coach and Famous Dave’s: BBQ and wine pairing

Enough already with craft brews and BBQ, not that they are bad, but wouldn’t you like some liquid grapes: a good Cabernet blend, a nice spicy Zinfandel or a bold Syrah.  WBAL 1090 AM hostess of the “Sipping Point” Laurie Forster aka The Wine Coach® is pairing up with Famous Daves® in Columbia, Maryland for a very special night of “cue and wine” on Thursday, July 23^rd from 6 to 8 pm. 

Think BBQ is just a guy thing?  Well, think again!  Grab your BFF, girlfriends and sisters and join Laurie Forster, The Wine Coach®, for this Wine, Women and BBQ tasting.  Summer’s favorite foods deserve great wines to match, whether it’s St. Louis Ribs, Pork Brisket, Roast Chicken or a good ol’ fashioned Hamburger hot off the grill. Taste a selection of delicious grilled pairings and get some great ideas to sip on for your next backyard barbecue with family and friends! Call The Wine Coach® at 410-820-4212 or visit www.thewinecoach.com/women to make a reservation.  Space is limited!  

Ladies, for the price of a pedicure sans the tip, $29.99 you can enjoy this all inclusive wine tasting, which includes appetizers, four tasting plates, wine pairings, tax, tip and of course the wine edu-tainment stylings from Laurie Forster. 

Famous Dave’s began in 1994 when founder, David Anderson, opened his first barbeque shack in Wisconsin. From there, Dave opened two additional locations in the Midwest, expanding Famous Dave’s to become what it is today. Known for their authentic barbecue, Famous Dave’s has been the recipient of over 700 awards, including “Best BBQ” and “Best Ribs” in 2014.

For reservations, please call The Wine Coach® at 410-820-4212 or visit www.thewinecoach.com/women  Twitter & Instagram @TheWineCoach Facebook: /winecoach

Famous Dave’s – 6201 Columbia Crossing Circle – Columbia, MD  21045  www.famousdaves.com   Twitter @Famous_Daves Facebook: /famousdaves