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A restaurant to crow about
NEW YORK — Who would pay downtown prices for an uptown lunch? Lots of people, to judge by the customers crowding into Red Rooster Harlem to pay, as I did, $77 on a lunch for two.
Celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson's restaurant, a culinary valentine...Tags: Tomatoes, Barack Obama, Foods and Beverages, Sandwiches, Chicken
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Informal worship planned at John Wesley
John Wesley United Methodist Church will hold an informal worship service at the church at 129 N. Potomac St. on Saturdays during June, July and August. The next service will be Saturday at 5 p.m. The worship service is “come as you are.”...Tags: Christianity, Foods and Beverages, Green Beans, Roast Beef, Richard Jewell
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Tips for healthful side dishes
By Melissa Tewes Whether you are eating out or dining in, the side dishes you choose to accompany your main entree can make or break your otherwise healthful meal. If you are dining out, try choosing restaurants that offer a variety of choices. Don't...Tags: Foods and Beverages, Salsa (genre), Bacon, Salt, Cream Cheese
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Yard sale
Hagerstown Business and Professional Women's Club will hold a yard sale Saturday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 17815 Garden View Road in Maugansville. Housewares, books, jewelry, clothes and miscellaneous items will be sold. Proceeds will benefit the club'...Tags: Christianity, Lutheranism, Foods and Beverages, Roast Beef, Green Beans
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Around West Hagerstown
Valley Art Association Valley Art Association will hold an art show titled “Seasons: Painting after Fifty” during the month of July at the Mansion House Art Gallery, 501 Highland Drive in Hagerstown. The show will be on view Fridays and...Tags: Christianity, Charity, Foods and Beverages, Roast Beef, Green Beans
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WOMX Morning Mix With Scott McKenzie recipe of the week: Creamy Mashed Potato Bake
The Dish - Orlando SentinelThe more the merrier in the Orlando Sentinel test kitchen! That’s why we have teamed with the fabulous folks over at Orlando’s WOMX Mix 105.1 to offer the morning show’s Recipe of the Week. It’s time to the launch the Orlando... -
Man on the street: What’s the most underrated Thanksgiving Food?
Lincoln ParkEvery year, Americans look forward to Thanksgiving as a time to get together with family and consume copious calories. But while the turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy get all the attention, other delicious items are sometimes overlooked and cast aside.... -
Recipe: Roast chicken with preserved lemon
![<em style="b">Total time:</em> 1 hour and 40 minutes, plus marinating time for the chicken](http://www.latimes.com/media/thumbnails/story/2009-08/48723857-18192429.jpg "<em style="b\">Total time:</em> 1 hour and 40 minutes, plus marinating time for the chicken")
Total time: 1 hour and 40 minutes, plus marinating time for the chicken
Servings: 4
Note: Adapted from "Casa Moro" by Sam and Sam Clark. Preserved lemons are generally available at Middle Eastern markets as well as Whole Foods. Serve the chicken with...Tags: Salt, Lemons, Building Material, Cilantro, Garlic
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Cheap Eats: Vishnu Vilas turns the heat way up on Indian fare
Tribune reporterVishnu Vilas, which opened in Schaumburg this year, boasts a multitasking menu of vegetarian and meaty fare that includes familiar favorites and some surprises. (We didn't get to the Indo-Chinese/Indian buffet offered Sundays, but we plan to.) Housed...Tags: Mangos, Tomatoes, Shrimp
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Gift-giving guide for the clueless at Christmas
![It's a fact: Some people are really bad at gift-giving. And by some people I mean me. The traditional gift for every wedding anniversary I've been party to has been paper — as in hastily scrawled IOUs for Palm Springs vacations, weekends at the Beverly Hills Hotel and landscaping. Widen the circle beyond my spouse and it only gets worse. One year my brother and I exchanged the exact same gift (a DVD of Pink Floyd's "Live at Pompeii" performance). And for three years running, I've inadvertently given my sister-in-law things that have ended up back in my possession, either because she already owned the same item or because I'd subconsciously bought her something I'd wanted for myself in the first place so she turned it back over to me.](http://www.latimes.com/media/thumbnails/story/2010-12/58210902-10165046.jpg "It's a fact: Some people are really bad at gift-giving. And by some people I mean me. The traditional gift for every wedding anniversary I've been party to has been paper — as in hastily scrawled IOUs for Palm Springs vacations, weekends at the Beverly Hills Hotel and landscaping. Widen the circle beyond my spouse and it only gets worse. One year my brother and I exchanged the exact same gift (a DVD of Pink Floyd's "Live at Pompeii\" performance). And for three years running, I've inadvertently given my sister-in-law things that have ended up back in my possession, either because she already owned the same item or because I'd subconsciously bought her something I'd wanted for myself in the first place so she turned it back over to me.")
Los Angeles TimesIt's a fact: Some people are really bad at gift-giving. And by some people I mean me. The traditional gift for every wedding anniversary I've been party to has been paper — as in hastily scrawled IOUs for Palm Springs vacations, weekends at the...Tags: Holidays, Allergies, Thumbs, Hobbies, Marathon
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Thanksgiving leftovers quick recipes
South Florida Sun-SentinelWhen Thanksgiving dinner is only a memory, your refrigerator will be bulging with leftovers. It's time to think about putting all that gravy, roast turkey, stuffing and cranberries to good use or they'll end up in the garbage. Here are some ideas for...Tags: Pearl Onions, Holidays, Salt, Eggs, Turkey (animal)
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special characters
![From the moment you sit down, certain restaurants instantly make you feel at ease. It's a quality we crave when we go out to eat, and it's easy to find at SoBo Cafe in Federal Hill.
The atmosphere at this South Baltimore mainstay is raucous and alive — SoBo Cafe buzzes with the energy of parents and their kids, old friends playing catch-up and new couples sizing each other up. It's a welcome change from the sterile coolness of more upscale restaurants, where all too often, self-importance undercuts camaraderie.
The SoBo Cafe has been churning out upscale home cooking since 1998. For just as long, the owner (and now head chef) Brent Ludtke has been satisfying neighborhood residents with his pleasant fare and annoying them with his occasional habit of not showing up to open the restaurant.
Over the years, SoBo Cafe has not been without its financial troubles. Most recently, the restaurant had a "Save the SoBo Cafe" drive last July to raise money for bills that were piling up because of a downturn in business. But the cafe has persevered and is still open in a neighborhood full of bars and restaurants that come and go.
The colorful art on the walls is a great conversation starter, and the lone but friendly waitress makes you feel at home with attentive service. But SoBo Cafe's "anything goes" mentality isn't always a good thing when it comes to food. The confusingly cramped menu is an early warning: The combination of small, Xeroxed scrawl and the restaurant's dim lighting can be a chore to decipher.
The menu is handwritten because the SoBo Cafe employs a revolving list of globally inspired dishes to accompany its everyday signature selections. The admirable beer and wine list is also handwritten and a little jumbled.
The Spinach Pie ($6) shows that comfort food is what SoBo Cafe does best. Flaky and moist, it was a great way to start a dinner. The balance of spinach and creamy cheese would have made Greektown proud. The Pork Spring Rolls (two for $5), however, are a good example of the SoBo Cafe's overreaching. The spring roll itself was deliciously crisp and porky, but the sweet duck sauce underneath was grainy and overwhelming. Without the sauce, the spring roll was a good appetizer. This dish's unevenness was a glimpse of what was to come.
The World Famous Meat Muffins ($16), each about the size of a baseball, come perched atop a mound of cheddar mashed sweet potatoes, slathered in spicy gravy. The delicious little loaves were juicy and well-cooked, with a cherry tomato hidden just underneath the top of the muffin for added flavor and moisture. The piece of bacon on the bottom of the muffin was a fatty and unnecessary addition. The mashed potatoes were a little dry, but improved when mixed with the juicy meat and gravy. The side of mixed vegetables remains one of the better interpretations in the city: An array of mushrooms, corn, red pepper and broccoli accentuate the meatloaf and give the plate some much-needed color.
Most disappointing were the Jerked Pork Loin Tacos ($17). Dry and seasoned with too much clove, these three tacos were unsalvageable, even with the fiery pineapple salsa that comes as a side. The cheese and red onion garnishes were barely present, and parsley on a taco is rarely a good idea. The side of beans and rice gave us something to drag the pork through for moisture.
The Heavy Seas Holy Sheet Uber Abbey Ale ($5) I drank went well with the meat muffins and spinach pie. The magnificently named Casillero Del Diablo ("cellar of the devil") Carmenere ($7) my companion enjoyed was tasty and helped combat the dryness of her dish.
The night we were there, the SoBo Cafe was not serving desserts. Ludtke typically makes a rotating list of desserts at the end of the week, to have them fresh for the weekend, he said.
The SoBo Cafe's strength is not in its ability to span the world culinarily but to nourish its regulars with home-style comfort food. It's a great night out for two people who want to soak up the neighborhood's flair and have an inviting time. If you go on a Wednesday, it will also be a cheap date ¿ all of SoBo's entrees are $14. Just make sure you stick to the down-home favorites Sobo Cafe does best.
ALSO SEE: Have you been to SoBo Cafe? Write your own review.
SoBo Cafe
Where: 6-8 W. Cross St., Baltimore
Contact: 410-752-1518
Open: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday-Friday; 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday
Credit cards: All major
Appetizers: $6-$12
Entrees: $13-$20 (all entrees $14 on Wednesday)
Food: ¿ ¿
Service: ¿ ¿ ¿
Atmosphere: ¿ ¿ ¿ 1/2
[Key: Outstanding: ¿¿¿¿ Good: ¿¿¿ Fair or Uneven: ¿¿ Poor: ¿]](http://www.baltimoresun.com/media/thumbnails/story/2011-11/330480360-01104402.jpg "From the moment you sit down, certain restaurants instantly make you feel at ease. It's a quality we crave when we go out to eat, and it's easy to find at SoBo Cafe in Federal Hill.
The atmosphere at this South Baltimore mainstay is raucous and alive — SoBo Cafe buzzes with the energy of parents and their kids, old friends playing catch-up and new couples sizing each other up. It's a welcome change from the sterile coolness of more upscale restaurants, where all too often, self-importance undercuts camaraderie.
The SoBo Cafe has been churning out upscale home cooking since 1998. For just as long, the owner (and now head chef) Brent Ludtke has been satisfying neighborhood residents with his pleasant fare and annoying them with his occasional habit of not showing up to open the restaurant.
Over the years, SoBo Cafe has not been without its financial troubles. Most recently, the restaurant had a "Save the SoBo Cafe\" drive last July to raise money for bills that were piling up because of a downturn in business. But the cafe has persevered and is still open in a neighborhood full of bars and restaurants that come and go.
The colorful art on the walls is a great conversation starter, and the lone but friendly waitress makes you feel at home with attentive service. But SoBo Cafe's \"anything goes\" mentality isn't always a good thing when it comes to food. The confusingly cramped menu is an early warning: The combination of small, Xeroxed scrawl and the restaurant's dim lighting can be a chore to decipher.
The menu is handwritten because the SoBo Cafe employs a revolving list of globally inspired dishes to accompany its everyday signature selections. The admirable beer and wine list is also handwritten and a little jumbled.
The Spinach Pie ($6) shows that comfort food is what SoBo Cafe does best. Flaky and moist, it was a great way to start a dinner. The balance of spinach and creamy cheese would have made Greektown proud. The Pork Spring Rolls (two for $5), however, are a good example of the SoBo Cafe's overreaching. The spring roll itself was deliciously crisp and porky, but the sweet duck sauce underneath was grainy and overwhelming. Without the sauce, the spring roll was a good appetizer. This dish's unevenness was a glimpse of what was to come.
The World Famous Meat Muffins ($16), each about the size of a baseball, come perched atop a mound of cheddar mashed sweet potatoes, slathered in spicy gravy. The delicious little loaves were juicy and well-cooked, with a cherry tomato hidden just underneath the top of the muffin for added flavor and moisture. The piece of bacon on the bottom of the muffin was a fatty and unnecessary addition. The mashed potatoes were a little dry, but improved when mixed with the juicy meat and gravy. The side of mixed vegetables remains one of the better interpretations in the city: An array of mushrooms, corn, red pepper and broccoli accentuate the meatloaf and give the plate some much-needed color.
Most disappointing were the Jerked Pork Loin Tacos ($17). Dry and seasoned with too much clove, these three tacos were unsalvageable, even with the fiery pineapple salsa that comes as a side. The cheese and red onion garnishes were barely present, and parsley on a taco is rarely a good idea. The side of beans and rice gave us something to drag the pork through for moisture.
The Heavy Seas Holy Sheet Uber Abbey Ale ($5) I drank went well with the meat muffins and spinach pie. The magnificently named Casillero Del Diablo (\"cellar of the devil\") Carmenere ($7) my companion enjoyed was tasty and helped combat the dryness of her dish.
The night we were there, the SoBo Cafe was not serving desserts. Ludtke typically makes a rotating list of desserts at the end of the week, to have them fresh for the weekend, he said.
The SoBo Cafe's strength is not in its ability to span the world culinarily but to nourish its regulars with home-style comfort food. It's a great night out for two people who want to soak up the neighborhood's flair and have an inviting time. If you go on a Wednesday, it will also be a cheap date ¿ all of SoBo's entrees are $14. Just make sure you stick to the down-home favorites Sobo Cafe does best.
ALSO SEE: Have you been to SoBo Cafe? Write your own review.
SoBo Cafe
Where: 6-8 W. Cross St., Baltimore
Contact: 410-752-1518
Open: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday-Friday; 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday
Credit cards: All major
Appetizers: $6-$12
Entrees: $13-$20 (all entrees $14 on Wednesday)
Food: ¿ ¿
Service: ¿ ¿ ¿
Atmosphere: ¿ ¿ ¿ 1/2
[Key: Outstanding: ¿¿¿¿ Good: ¿¿¿ Fair or Uneven: ¿¿ Poor: ¿]")
From the moment you sit down, certain restaurants instantly make you feel at ease. It's a quality we crave when we go out to eat, and it's easy to find at SoBo Cafe in Federal Hill. The atmosphere at this South Baltimore mainstay is raucous and alive...Tags: Pies and Tarts, Foods and Beverages, Restaurants, Tacos, Potatoes
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