Brewer's Alley
Regarding Brewer's Alley, this is a very good and popular restaurant located on North Market in Frederick. Here we have an authentic American restaurant which serves very generous portions. The service there is impeccable and the atmosphere friendly and efficient.
We really savored their soup, the Bar-B-Cue, and their wonderful desserts - especially the bread pudding. The Bar-B-Cue was tender, very fresh-tasting, and with a sauce that was tangy and just a bit sweet. The portion was more than ample and the dish included terrific fries. If you're lucky enough to be in Frederick on a warm day, and when their outside tables are available, your experience will be enhanced considerably. Downtown is usually very busy and people watching makes your experience even better. We couldn't find a fault.
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Great Stuff by Paul
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| "Great Stuff by Paul" is an unusual shop which has been featured in national magazines.
According to Paul, "We have literally thousands of unique items from China, England, France, Germany, Holland and other places. Many are over 100 years old or more."
Paul and his representatives scour these places for new and exotic items and their stuff ranges from the whimsical to the exotic. If you're looking for that certain something to make a big statement in your décor, chances are you will find items here to fill that bill. Frederick hosts a variety of special events and festivals throughout the year. There is an active historical society and a tourist information center to alert you to the area's possibilities. Check their community calendar to discover what's happening in this lively spot.
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John Hagan’s Tavern - c.1785
Located on Alternate Rt. 40 just off west 70 and a few miles outside of Frederick, John Hagan's Tavern is a delightful restaurant with a true nineteenth century atmosphere.
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There are multiple rooms for dining each decorated in Colonial motifs such as wall murals and stenciling. Deep set windows, paneling, wide plank floors, and fireplaces lend an authentic touch, but the rooms do not have a restored Williamsburg tavern feel but rather a building which has seen many tenants. But the dining areas have a charm and atmosphere of the nineteenth century which suggests use and age. Items on the lunch menu are made from the freshest ingredients and reflect seasonal produce available. The Maryland crab bisque is excellent, flavored with sherry. Chicken and beef items are fresh and flavorful. |
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The outstanding item here (not to be missed) is the fresh, baked-in-house desserts.
Their desserts include a truly delicious bread pudding, cheesecake (made with raspberries recently), a rum cake, and chocolate parfait - save room for these as they are exceptional. Service is friendly and efficient. Our server was Carol, a retired airlines employee, who was well versed in the history of the surrounding area.
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If you're dining on a week end, stop in at the Braddock Mountain Antique Center next door to John Hagan's where you will find some interesting furniture, paintings, and civil war items. We spotted some wonderful paintings (something we are always looking for) - a large, antique religious painting which looks as if it would clean up nicely and a small Madonna painting (either French or Spanish).
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