Food – DEENA'S DAYS

A little bit of Vegas comes to Baltimore

A little bit of Las Vegas has come to Charm City. The Horseshoe Casino in downtown Baltimore on Russell Street officially opens one week from today, but I was invited to a sneak peek yesterday and it was great! I entered a contest on Facebook to win VIP passes to opening night, and as a thank you [continue reading]

August 19, 2014 // 2 Comments

My Annual Pilgrimage to Memphis

I had the best time on my annual trip to Memphis, although this year it was more like my Memphis/Tunica vacation. I did everything I wanted to do and each of the five days went exactly as I had planned them, with the exception of Saturday. I went to Grizzlies game 6, hung out on Beale Street, ate [continue reading]

May 6, 2014 // 1 Comment

The White Oak Tavern is Open – and it’s delicious!

In October, I first wrote about the new farm-to-table, everything local White Oak Tavern moving into Jilly’s old spot at the Enchanted Forest Shopping Center in Ellicott City. Three months later The White Oak Tavern has finally opened and it was well worth the wait! I had dinner there Sunday [continue reading]

January 28, 2014 // 8 Comments

Roma’s Delivers Best Pizza & Subs in Ellicott City

Even though it has been open for almost a year, I just discovered Roma’s Pizzeria this week. And I am SO glad I did! Roma’s pizza and subs are delicious! The pizza is yummy, cheesy, dripping New York style greatness! Roma’s is the best pizza I have found in Ellioctt City that [continue reading]

November 1, 2013 // 0 Comments

Everything is Local at the new White Oak Tavern – see what’s on the menu

Two weeks ago I announced the new farm-to-table restaurant The White Oak Tavern opening soon in Jilly’s old spot in the Enchanted Forest shopping center in Ellicott City. Yesterday I received a more information from Danny Jongezoon, White Oak’s publicist, marketing manager and [continue reading]

October 25, 2013 // 6 Comments

White Oak Tavern moves into Jillys in Ellicott City

After 21 years, Jillys in Ellicott City closed its doors for the last time Sunday night. Along with being a good spot for dinner and drinks, Jillys was especially fun on Sundays. It was a place to meet up with your friends to watch your favorite football team. Although it was the site of a Ravens [continue reading]

October 14, 2013 // 0 Comments

queso

For some reason, I have had queso three times in the past week. My favorite food is cheese, and it doesn’t get much better than hot, spicy cheese better known as queso. Actually it is usually listed on restaurant menus as Chile con Queso, which means melted cheese and chili pepper, but I [continue reading]

October 4, 2013 // 0 Comments