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Rips Country Inn: Bowie, Maryland - Maryland
Rips Country Inn: Bowie, Maryland
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  • By Blondie2 on August 24, 2002
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  • The food is good and the atmosphere is fun. Great for a group or a couple--lunch or dinner.

    Pulled Pig platter with potato salad (the best) and fries.

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  • Directions: 16811 Crabbs Branch Way Rockville, MD Take Shady Grove exit off I270 east. Actually located in a strip mall on the left which includes a Giant Supermarket.
  • Other Contact: (301) 948-7333
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    In the Maryland Suburbs: Hard...
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  • By Blondie2 on August 24, 2002
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  • In the Maryland Suburbs:
    Hard Times Cafe (chili, burgers & beer)
    Has a friendly 'local' atmosphere and the food is consistently good.

    Texas, wet with onions & cheese, no beans & extra sour cream and corn bread on the side.

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  • Directions: 1117 Nelson St Rockville, MD From I270 take West Montgomery Ave exit East towards Rockville. As you come off the highway first light is Nelson. Only can turn left, follow it around. HardTimes is on l
  • Other Contact: (301) 294-9720
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  • By DrewV on August 24, 2002
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    I'm not sure how much the restaurant matters, but the important thing is that you eat steamed Chesapeake Bay Crabs. This is very crucial. It's like going to Memphis and not having barbecue, or going to Italy and not having pasta and wine. You're in Maryland! Eat a crustacean!

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  • By Ric on August 24, 2002
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  • Vera's White Sands Restaurant & Marina near Lusby.
    This is southern Maryland's retort to Trader Vic's and the Bali Hai, truly an historical edifice just flirting on the edge of camp. It is a 1940s Polynesian restaurant replete with bamboo decor, hanging glass fishing balls, tiki statues, and bar tables with legs in the shape of elephant's trunks. It is on a promontory overlooking St. Leonard's Creek and even has its own marina, so guests can arrive by boat. Every place setting has a paper lei and the mai tais haven't suffered much in their translation to the East Coast. The owner, Vera, is a lively septuagenarian with a bit of Mamie Stover and Doris Duke all rolled into one. She frequently appears in the evenings (her approach communicated to guests in hushed tones) and holds court from one of the peacock chairs strategically placed around the restaurant, or in front of her portrait that suggests the persona of a Thai court dancer. For anyone from Hawai'i it is a nostalgic throwback to the ambience and decor of Honolulu's Duke Kahanamoku's, the Tahitian Lanai, or the Maliu Hotel, now long gone. The service is prompt and friendly; the drinks are more than generous, in some cases bordering on the lethal. This is a real experience!

    MISS MARY'S FRIED CHICKEN is the signature dish ($13.95). It is lightly spiced with a welcome absence of any heavy flour or batter coating. However, the SEVEN-BOY CHICKEN CURRY (also good) is more theatrical ($18.95).

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  • Directions: Lusby, MD. By auto Route 4 from the Beltway or Route 2 from Annapolis. There is a prominent sign on the road. By boat from the Chesapeake Bay to the Patuxent River to John's Creek/St. Leonard's Creek.
  • Other Contact: Telephone is 410/586-1182. It ha
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  • By Blondie2 on August 24, 2002
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  • Don't miss the crabs if you have the opportunity in the summer time here in Maryland. Although recent harvests haven't been quite as plentiful as usual, it still is one of those quintessential Maryland experiences. You don't have to be at the beach (Ocean City has dozens of seafood places) inevitably your favorite local beer joint will offer them in season.

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  • By Blondie2 on August 24, 2002
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  • This is a locals kind of place that always has live music on the weekend. All diferent kinds of people frequent this place. It's a neighborhood kind of place that is remarkably worth a visit. Full bar also. Weekly specials that are fabulous.

    Exploding Meatloaf Casserole is very popular.

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  • Address: 17503 Redland Rd Derwood, MD
  • Other Contact: (301) 963-6895
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  • Updated By Blondie2 on August 24, 2002
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  • Literally hundreds of sandwiches, this place has alot of character and looks like it has been around as long as God.

    #97 Flying Floss

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  • Directions: 2 E Diamond Ave Gaithersburg, MD Located on the north end of Old Towne Gaithersburg.
  • Other Contact: (301) 948-5548
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    All the restaurants in Little...
  • By Sharonmd on August 25, 2002
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  • All the restaurants in Little Italy.
    Some of the best restaurants in Baltimore are the little corner neighborhood bar/restaurants. You can get great home cooked specialites or great seafood.

    Steamed Crabs!
    Gnocchi

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    Great Seafood Restaurant in...
  • Updated By EMER9111 on August 25, 2002
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  • Great Seafood Restaurant in North East, MD, Cecil County-Woody's Restaurant, Main St., North East
    you can eat inside or outside-right on the main-one-way street in town

    Steamed Crabs

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  • Address: Main Street, North East, MD
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    There are many great...
  • By AndrewMilk on August 25, 2002
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  • There are many great restaurants in Maryland, but my favorite is Harris' crab house on Kent Island near the Chesapeake Bay (about one hour from Washington, DC)
    This is a no nonsense crab and seafood house where almost any attire will do. If you eat crabs, plan on getting messy. Don't worry, it is worth it. Plan on spending about $30 per person, and enjoy the view of the bay.

    Hard shell crabs. A MUST!

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  • Directions: Harris' is on Kent Island about one hour east of Washington, DC via Route 50 east. You will cross the four mile Chesapeake Bay Bridge to get there from DC or Baltimore. From Rt 50, follow the signs to
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