Since we moved to the area, Nicole and I have been on a mission to discover all the best wineries around Frederick.  Of all the area wineries we’ve discovered, the small, boutique, appointment-only versions are the most rewarding to visit.  Six Wicket Vineyards, just north of Frederick, is precisely that kind of place.  You should visit before its discovered. A Stunning Setting Just North of Frederick Six Wicket Vineyards is in Myersville, MD, just over 20 minutes north of Frederick, a few miles east of I-70.  When you arrive, you’ll feel a world away from anything ..read more

A new restaurant has been in the works in downtown Frederick at the corner of Market and Third Street, and it has recently opened its doors.  Bloom Asian Haus has replaced the spot formerly occupied by Mirage Hookah Lounge, and it’s definitely worth a visit. Bloom is a fusion restaurant that features various Asian cuisines that are served as beautiful appetizers and entrees.  But what first gets your attention at Bloom is the bright flowering decor of the dining room. The Vibe at Bloom Asian Haus Nicole and I’s first visit to Bloom was a bit uncertain.  You cannot make a ..read more

You’ve probably landed on this page because you are looking for the Best Boutique Hotels in Frederick MD.  You are in luck!  This post lists the Frederick MD hotels and lodging options that are different from the many chain hotels in the area. Frederick, Maryland, is becoming an increasingly popular Maryland tourist destination.  It’s already frequently visited for business and commerce due to being a transportation crossroad and strategically located to both Baltimore and Washington D.C.  This means there are plenty of Hotels in Frederick Maryland, the majority being ..read more

What’s your’ go-to’ restaurant in Frederick? The place you and your family go to eat when you don’t want to make any decisions. You simply want to satisfy your cravings or reward yourself with a killer meal on the weekend or after a hard week of work. Chances are it’s a burger or sandwich joint. Maxwell’s Burgers in Frederick is that place for many Frederick residents. Maxwell’s is a place that does burgers, fries, shakes, craft beer (as well as other menu items), and does them very well. Pretty Much Everyone's 'GoTo' Burger Place in Frederick Maxwell’s Handcrafted Burgers & Shakes ..read more

You’ve landed on this page because you are looking for the Best Breweries in Frederick, MD.  We’ve got you covered! The Frederick Brewery scene is tremendous, and it is one of the best in Maryland. Downtown Frederick is a great place to visit if you are a beer or brewery lover.  The cluster of breweries that have developed around Carroll Creek Park and Market Street makes for an excellent brewery crawl in Frederick! In this article, we list our favorite Downtown Frederick Breweries. These are all breweries in downtown Frederick or within the city. (Did we miss a place? Did we ..read more

Professional basketball has come to Frederick, giving the city another professional sports team to complement its Frederick Keys Minor League Baseball team.  The Frederick Flying Cows (FFC) are here, and this post has everything you need to know about attending Flying Cows games. Introduction to Frederick Flying Cows Basketball Contents The Frederick Flying Cows (FFC) are a professional basketball team in the TBL (The Basketball League). They play their games in the BB&T Arena at Hood College, just a few blocks from downtown Frederick.  Their inaugural season is 2024 ..read more

Frederick, like most medium-sized towns in the US, has several places to get Mexican food.  Cacique in Frederick is a downtown restaurant that certainly fits that bill but is actually much more.  In fact, in this article, I’ll try to convince you to skip the Mexican food at Cacique in downtown Frederick. This bright and energetic restaurant is located on North Market Street in the heart of downtown and specializes not only in Mexican but also Spanish cuisine.  Plus margaritas, sangrias, tequilas, and mezcal!  Newly Renovated Cacique Has a Latin Vibe Cacique was recent ..read more

When Glenn told me we would visit Mazzaroth Vineyard on a recent Saturday afternoon, I was both excited and perplexed.  I was excited because, well, I love wine and exploring new Frederick area wineries. I was perplexed because I had never even heard of Mazzaroth.  When we pulled up for our 3:30 appointment, if it hadn’t been for the vines covering the south-facing hillside of the property, we would have thought we were rolling up the driveway of someone’s rural home.  It was a beautiful property with one of the most spectacular views of any private house I’ve visited in MD. T ..read more

When Nicole and I purchased our latest house in the Frederick area, the builder gave us several housewarming gifts.  One of them was a gift certificate to Dutch’s Daughter in Frederick. It took us two years, but we finally visited this mainstay restaurant in Frederick.  The gift card contributed to a fabulous Saturday night dinner in the lower level bar section called Dutch’s Dungeon. The Story of Dutch's Daughter in Frederick, Then and Now Dutch’s Daughter has built quite a reputation in Frederick.  It’s been around 40 years, and is consistently discussed, reviewed, and re ..read more

As we’ve written before, downtown Frederick has a great bar scene.  Its lively streets have a diverse mix of places to get a beer or cocktail.  One of those places is Sidecar Bar in Frederick, which is somewhat obscure despite being in the heart of downtown.  It’s also one of the best bars in Frederick. Where Is Sidecar Bar in Frederick? The first notable thing about Sidecar is its location.  How can a place right in the heart of downtown be obscure?  The answer is that it is neatly tucked away between its busy neighbors, and the signage is very modest. Sidecar ..read more