Last week, I had a terrific time in Wilmington, Delaware, area where I spoke at the Delaware Dietetic Association's annual meeting in Claymont. The hosts took me to dinner at a local spot, Sullivan's Steak House. I skipped the steak and ordered Sea Bass which was good except for the saltiness.
Sea Bass with Salty Broth (my name, not theirs)
I settled in on the train from Wilmington to Baltimore to meet a friend. (What a civilized way to travel.) Friend and I spent Friday in Annapolis (a short drive from Baltimore) taking tours and walking the "Yard" at the Naval Academy with a few food breaks in between.
Just so you know where you are, a few steps from downtown Annapolis.
Officers live here. Must be nice after being at sea for months on end. Many astronauts graduated from USNA but only one president. Do you know which one?
On to Baltimore!
Naturally, being in Baltimore, I ordered crab cakes every time I could. I do love blue crab.
Baltimore performed beautifully on Saturday with perfect weather after many days of rain. I had to go to one of my favorite dining spots, Miss Shirley's, (www.MissShirleysCafe.com) where the corporate chef is the daughter of my friend.
Corporate Chef, Brigitte Bledsoe
Yes, we had good treatment. Even if I didn't have connections, I'd be right there enjoying the food. Miss Shirley's does a good job and has many happy guests to prove it. I didn't see any frowns anywhere. The only person who frowned (once) was yours truly when they said they didn't have Diet Coke, but would go across the street to get me one. That's service! I was a big girl, didn't whine (too much) and drank the other diet drink. I had a yum-yum yummy BLT with Avocado and a side of Coleslaw. I skipped the grilled chicken that's usually added. Of course, I had a side of fries. My name is Susan Nicholson.
One darned good BLT with Avocado. Miss Shirley gives you thick slices of tomatoes and that makes me very happy. I hate wimpy slices of tomato.
My friend had a Soft Shell Crab and Fried Green Tomatoes (those tomatoes made me think about Georgia)....the crabs are in season right now, so hurry.
Before more food and drink, we walked off a few caloires at the American Visionary Art Museum. Go there when you're in Baltimore. There's no place like it.
American Visionary Art Museum's entrance (www.avam.org).
The current exhibit--"What makes us smile?" (and, smile you will)
Party Time!
We visited the Cat's Eye Pub (www.catseyepub.com) for blues, beer and good will. Those folks know how to have fun (and, drink beer)! I heard they have live music every night.
Having fun at the Cat's Eye Pub
View from my barstool at The Cat's Eye Pub in Fell's Point
So, ends my wonderful weekend. I really love Baltimore and could live there except for that pesky winter weather. I'm not a good cold-weather person; that's why I left Virginia in the first place.
Look for my column in the Roanoke Times every Sunday.
Posted by: Susan | 05/26/2011 at 11:22 AM
Roanoke Valley
Posted by: Dave | 05/26/2011 at 06:17 AM
I know, Dave. I'm a wuss when it comes to cold weather. Those Shendandoah Valley winters were more than I could take. In what part of Virginia do you live?
Posted by: Susan | 05/25/2011 at 09:09 AM
As a former Illinoisan and present-day Virginian I had to laugh at your reference to cold weather in Virginia.
Posted by: Dave | 05/25/2011 at 08:22 AM