A plaque on the downstairs wall of Rams Head Tavern in downtown Annapolis once read, “On October 25, 1997 at Table 6…the plot was hatched which led to the succession and glorious independence of the Maritime Republic of Eastport.” The plaque might no longer be there, but the rich historic legacy of 33 West Street, [...]
Thursday & Friday, May 22 & May 23- Doors open at 7:00pm, show starts at 8:00. Justin Hayward, LEAD SINGER for The Moody Blues w. Mike Dawes GENRE: Pop/Rock/Folk Justin Hayward, songwriter and lead singer with The Moody Blues, takes a rare turn away from the band with his new release Spirits of the Western Sky, [...]
If you've been around Annapolis long enough (and highly appreciate the local, fresh, delicious food here) you know there's one big thing that occurs this week: Annapolis Restaurant Week. Of course, this event may be the shining star but it's not the only event happening around town. Peruse the entertainment and other types of fun [...]
Tucked away behind Rowe Boulevard, West Annapolis is protected from the hustle and bustle of city life. Yet, West Annapolis is close enough to downtown Annapolis that it can offer stylish food options, treasured antique finds, and a wealth of businesses suited to your everyday needs. In this post, we honor the West Annapolis restaurants. [...]
Remember color by number as a kid? Just as we colored in shapes to enliven an image in our youth, we can explore Annapolis restaurants to bring the culture and taste of a particular neighborhood to life. We devote this first article in the series on Annapolis restaurants to one of our favorite neighborhoods: Eastport. [...]
Here's an interesting paradox: Valentine's Day calls for intimate romance yet most couples spend it out on the town. Perhaps love is meant to be something of public spectacle or perhaps we simply take pleasure in seeing the rest of city, the rest of the town's couples, in love on Valentine's. Whatever the case may [...]
The Annapolis Business Association (ABA) is quite busy in the winter: the devoted board members coordinate Midnight Madness, contribute to the Holiday Decoration Program, and continue to manage Park & Shop during one of the busiest seasons downtown. Once the Christmas-time holidays are over, though, the ABA gears up for a rather delicious, Annapolis-flavored event: [...]
If you've ever strolled around Church Circle in historic Downtown Annapolis, you’ve surely seen the iconic vendor selling beautiful bouquets of fresh flowers along the sidewalk. His stunning displays are magnets that attract the eyes and attention of nearly every passerby, causing many to stop in their tracks. What you probably don’t know is this [...]
Ask any person of any age of any culture about bread and one unanimous thought will emerge: bread is delicious, desirable, and almost has a medicinal quality. The thing about bread--loaves, rolls, muffins, and the like--is that everyone eats it. A fresh-baked baguette is integral to a French person's way of life daily. Bread is [...]
What makes a restaurant so appealing? Is it determined by its status as a local hang-out spot? Is it the food? Is it the drinks? The ambiance? For Tsunami--probably the coolest, most locally loved place you can get--a mix of all these ingredients deem it a superb space for eating sushi, having drinks with friends, [...]