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Gratuitous Shot

Jennifer Deseo — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 15:38:20 +0000

[Photo] The Tiki Tumbler at Silver Spring's Luau Hut was "an exotic mixture of fine rums and tropical fruits" served in a take-home mug.

New year brings extended calendar to downtown’s outdoor markets

Jennifer Deseo — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 18:00:06 +0000

Resolved to eat more fruits and veggies in the new year? Silver Spring's farmers market can hook you up starting this weekend. Want some cool tchotchkes for your crib? The Fenton Street Market hits you with that in the spring.

State delegates propose wine sales at farmers markets

Jennifer Deseo — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:39:14 +0000

Two state legislators have pitched a bill that would allow wineries to sell their stuff at farmers markets in Silver Spring and elsewhere, according to the Montgomery County delegation's website.

Gratuitous Shot

Jennifer Deseo — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:15:23 +0000

Copyright (c) 2009 by Flickr user Spoffy. Reposted with permission. While The District’s gay and lesbian community celebrates Tuesday’s baby step towards same-sex marriage, Silver Springers can take comfort in knowing there’s a Drag City in Fenton Village. But the only T here is steeped in hot water and scented with jasmine. Local shutterbug Spoffy snapped this pic [...]

South Silver Spring coffee house to close

Jennifer Deseo — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 11:00:51 +0000

The Mayorga Coffee Co. is closing its Georgia Avenue coffee house, according to a press statement on the company's website.

Fenton Village restaurateur says no to charcuterie, yes to bar

Jennifer Deseo — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:24:21 +0000

Restaurateur Jackie Greenbaum canceled plans to convert extra space at her Sligo Avenue building into a charcuterie. Instead, she's tricking it out into a new bar, she told The Penguin at Saturday's snowy farmers market on Ellsworth Drive.

Downtown pizzerias show varying signs of progress

Jennifer Deseo — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:22:03 +0000

On one end of downtown Silver Spring, a franchise pizzeria is poised to fling open its doors and sling a few pies into its ovens. At the other end, a locally owned parlor sprouts slowly from scratch. It's the tale of two pizzerias on different tracks of development.

Dining: Lizbeth’s Cafe

Jennifer Deseo — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:09:05 +0000

On one hand, Lizbeth's charcoal-broiled chicken really works. Its simple seasoning -- nothing more than salt and pepper -- allows one to enjoy the bird's natural flavors. The skin remains crisp (not crunchy) and doesn't get gooey or droopy with the weight of caramelized sugars. It's the meat that stays sweet, with hints of corn and whatever that bird ate before its demise.

On the other hand, the kitchen's timing could use a little work. During one visit, the dark meat was a bit dry, a sign of overcooking. Still, the thigh and drumstick managed to keep most of their spring.

Dining: Mayorga Coffee Factory

Jennifer Deseo — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:49:21 +0000

REVIEW -- If breakfast is the most important meal of the day, then where does brunch fit into that equation?

Ethiopian restaurant to replace Mexican cafe on Georgia Ave

Jennifer Deseo — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:51:08 +0000

Say adios to one Mexican dive, and hello to another Ethiopian restaurant.