baczkowski

Rocks gave me "permission" to start this thread over a week ago, but I'm finally getting around to it now. My rationale: Up until last year, Frederick was the second biggest city in Maryland (dropped to #4 this past year a couple thousand slightly behind Gaithersburg and Rockville) but has little attention on this board. I have two reasons for starting this topic 1) I believe there are some quality options for residents, travelers and curious people willing to drive and 2) Showing interest to the foodie and restaurant world will hopefully attract less Pargo's [Closed in 2007, was The Reunion, then Mick's New American Bistro, now Le Parc Bistro]] and more Ray's the Classics [Closed, now The Classics]. The city and private investors are investing tens of millions of dollars into a project called Carroll Creek inspired by San Antonio's Riverwalk and so far the only planned food additions are Hinode, Green Turtle, and Ben & Jerry's! The charm of downtown Frederick has always been its absence of chains and I would like to do my foodie part to help that continue. As usual, candor is what's valued here. After multiple posts, Don said he'd add a Frederick section to the Dining Guide. Post away! Pax, Brian

My wife knew the owner from college so we were excited to finally try the much hyped place, but the cupcakes were kept in the refrigerator which made them hard (as others have pointed out) and far less flavorful. We just happened to be in the area and wanted a snack then and there. I tried to avoid frozen cupcakes by asking the lady when they were made and she said they baked every hour, so I asked if I could get one hot off the next batch. You would've thought I was asking to go back in the kitchen and bake the cupcake myself. So, I took my cold cupcake, was disappointed, and won't go back again.