Monday, January 2, 2012
Start the new year, or at least a new day, off right with your favorite brew from one of these great coffee shops around Anne Arundel County.
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Monday, January 2, 2012
Whether you’re drinking the night away or casually enjoying a late-night party, coffee is almost always a good choice following New Year’s Eve parties. So to make your life a little easier, here are some nearby java gems so you can get your “Joe” on after you're done bringing in the new year. Annapolis At Zu Coffee, ease into a well-worn, comfortable leather chair in front of the fireplace and enjoy a cup (or two) of your favorite brew. Other than easy mornings, Zu has grown into a common gathering place for mommy events some mornings or support group meetings on others. Edgewater Kahve Cafe is tucked into the center of South River Colony Main Street off Mitchell's Chance Road in Edgewater. The owner also caters food, and offers a terrific…
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Where do you go to relax with a nice cup of coffee and your laptop?
The other day I was waiting for my coffee (a large latte, skim milk, five Splendas, by the way) at Caffe Pronto in the Festival at Riva when I saw this sign. I noticed it while waiting for my new email to load on my iPhone. That's when I decided to put my phone away for a little bit and just enjoy some conversation and few moments to take a breather. I think Caffe Pronto is a great place to do just that. But then again, during my daily rounds as "The Patch Guy" I've found several spots around Greater Annapolis to meet readers or catch up on work. I'm also a big fan of Zu Coffee and Baltimore Coffee and Tea to get my daily fill. But I'm always on the lookout for a new favorite. So I turn to you, faithful reader, for help. Where should I try…
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Don't let food allergies leave you without pizza on the menu, catch a class offered at Whole Foods to lead your family back to a favorite meal.
We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children. Each week, we'll give you the info on the five best family activities or events for the week. We know you're busy, so we're happy to do the research and find the best things to do and places to go, both locally and within reasonable driving distance. Look for the kids’ planner each week, and help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips—just add them to the comment box. Even if you disagree with our picks, let us know. We want to hear from you. Gluten Free, Allergy Friendly Pizza's—Mom and Me! Zü Kids Club Storytime at Pottery Barn Kids Half Pints Kids Club! Cowboy-Mix Westfield Family Fun Days Babies In Bloom
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Head to the Spa Creek Wine & Arts Festival for a great Labor Day afternoon.
Patch is coming to the rescue. We've got the best bets for your done-with-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore. Baltimore Grand Prix First Friday Open Mic Music The Corsicans Lexus Pops in the Park Spa Creek Wine & Arts Festival
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Enjoy a crab feast, appreciate some music and find a new pose.
Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-with-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore. 1. 66th Annual World’s Largest Crab Feast 2. First Friday Open Mic Night 3. Friday Night Concert Series featuring Rob Levit Trio 4. Wine 101: The Basics of Wine Tasting 5. Underground Yoga
Thursday, July 28, 2011
In case you missed it, Patch didn't. Take a look at what was happening around Greater Annapolis in the past week.
Every day there is so much going on in Greater Annapolis and Patch is out there with cameras at the ready to help share just a slice of our local life. Check back each week for a photo gallery of local events, people and places. Greater Annapolis Patch brings you another diverse slideshow this week with a quiz on one photo. See if you know where the photo was shot. We visited a flower store with lots of goodies, a butcher shop with a wide range of offerings, refueled with some great java, took a closeup look at a dragonfly and found a new spotted friend with his pal. For more information on the businesses we stopped at this week, visit www.mybutcherandmore.com, www.gatewayflorist.us and www.zucoffee.com. Enjoy the photos and let us know …
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Head to Whole Foods for a Date Night in the kitchen with Romantic Favorites.
Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-with-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore. 1. The Poet Experience 2. Date Night: Romantic Favorites 3. One Incredible Party Why: Enjoy some steel drum music, drinks and a good time celebrating community giving in Anne Arundel County. The Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County will receive all proceeds to continue their work of connecting donors, nonprofit groups and community leaders to improve the community. 4. Anne Arundel County Farmers Market 30th Anniversary Celebration 5. Eastport-a-Rockin'
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Take advantage of the "free fishing day" in Maryland and expose your children to a new experience.
We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children. Each week, we'll give you the info on the five best family activities or events for the week. We know you're busy, so we're happy to do the research and find the best things to do and places to go, both locally and within reasonable driving distance. Look for the kids’ planner each week, and help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips—just add them to the comment box. Even if you disagree with our picks, let us know. We want to hear from you. Rumple Who? Kid's Fishing Day Zü Kids Club Kid's Stepping Stone Kit Westfield Family Fun Days
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Warmer weather brings out some great outdoors activities.
Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-with-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore. 1. The Poet Experience at Zü Coffee 2. Muddy Creek Canoe Excursion Why: As you paddle along the shores of Muddy Creek and the Rhode River participants will learn about local tributaries of the Chesapeake Bay. Search for for wildlife, birds, reptiles as you travel along the waterway. Basic instruction will be given at the start of the class, designed for beginning and intermediate paddlers. Price: $14 per adult and $7 for children 6-12 years old. 3. Annapolis Nautical Flea Market Why: The 3rd annual Annapolis Nautical Flea Market sponsored by the United States …
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Enjoy a well-rounded weekend with poetry, learning some tips for throwing the perfect party and take a Wheat Beer Class.
Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-with-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore. Why: Come be part of a poetry reading and open mic night with the Poet Experience at Zü Coffee. Sit back and enjoy poems and stories from some amazing poets or bring some of your own poetry to share. Each month will host a feature poet to share and get the ball rolling. Price: Free. Why: Learn about the wondrous Chesapeake Bay at the Chesapeake Bay Foundation Open House and steps you can take every day to help the bay. Bring a plain T-shirt to create your own fish print shirt. Event will include a presentation at 11 a.m. about the present State of the Bay and a …
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