Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar celebrates "Month of Discovery" in September

The annual unveiling of the new Fleming’s 100, the award-winning list of 100 wines by the glass, at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar is a much anticipated event for many food and wine lovers.This year’s debut of the new 2010/2011 list during Fleming’s “Month of Discovery” will be especially enticing as “Opening Nights” scheduled for every Thursday in September offer guests the opportunity to sample each of the Fleming’s 100.

The month-long celebration in September includes:

• The New Fleming’s 100 “Opening Nights” every Thursday (2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th) in September – Wine tastings featuring all 100 selections provides guests with a rare opportunity to sniff, swirl, sip and spit like an international wine expert. Each Opening Night will feature 20 wines from the Fleming’s 100. The first four tastings will be wine selections available at every Fleming’s nationwide. The final tasting will feature selections by each Fleming’s local Wine Manager and Operating Partner.
• Memorable Meal: A Trio of Fleming’s Classics through September 30 – Guests are invited to experience a variety of tastes of classic Fleming’s entrees, served “flight” style with three small entrees on a plate – Filet Mignon, Ahi Tuna and Lamb Chop – for two at $99. The three-course Memorable Meal also includes a Broiled Peach and Goat Cheese Salad, a trio of roasted vegetables and a trio of crème brulees for dessert. For $10, guests may add a flight (three 2-ounce tastes) of paired wines from the new Fleming’s 100.
• To find out more specials and events click here

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Charcoal Grill NFL wing challenge

Are you ready for some football?

Photo: Lemmo Photography
 

Are you ready for some football? Well Charcoal Grill is with its NFL wing challenge.

Purchase as many wings as you can during the regular season of NFL and college football. The fan/customer who purchases the most wings will receive a $250 tailgate package that can be used during the playoffs, super bowl, or bowl game! 2nd and 3rd place winners will receive a cooler/ grill combo pack.

Will you be the most Loyal Wing Customer? Try any of the 11 flavors. (Offer on available during the NFL football season)

Plus don't forge to try one of Baltimore's best Open-Pit Beef Sandwiches- I LOVE mine with Salt & Pepper, Onion, Mayo and Hickory BBQ Sauce.

Charcoal Grill Parkville
8535 Old Harford Road
Parkville, MD 21234
410-668-9212
www.charcoalgrill.net

Cupcakes take a whole new shape plus some mouth watering flavors

Black and White Specialty Cupcakes

Photo: Fresh Bakery
 

A new bakery called Fresh Bakery has opened in the Towson Town Center that offers deliciously square cupcakes, cakes, and treats baked from scratch.

They offer a unique variety of cupcake flavors every day, daily flavor specials and flavors available by special order. Each cupcake costs $2.59 each for regular flavors and $3.59 each for custom decorated.

Offered everyday:
•“Baton Rogue” Red Velvet- rich and smooth scarlet red velvet cake and topped with cream cheese frosting
•“Nantucket” Vanilla on Vanilla- Madagascan bourbon vanilla cake with the smoothest vanilla buttercream frosting
•“Charleston” Chocolate on Vanilla- Madagascan bourbon vanilla cake layered and topped with bitttersweet chocolate buttercream
•“The Outer Banks” Chocolate- Deep Dutch Cocoa Chocolate cake infused with semi sweet chocolate, topped with a “chocoholics” sweet dream of our bittersweet chocolate frosting
•“Bal Harbor” Vanilla on Chocolate- “black and white” cupcake with rich chocolate cake resting under a swirl of super smooth Madagascan bourbon vanilla frosting
•“Martha’s Vineyard” Strawberry- Madagascan bourbon vanilla cake layered and topped with bittersweet strawberry buttercream

Click here to find out of great featured flavors and locations

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Good deal, local Baltimore restaurant coupons

Everyone is always looking to save some money, so check out some local good deals...

1. Create an entree on the Qdoba site and you’ll be able to print a coupon for something at Qdoba. You can get a new coupon every day for the next six weeks.
2. Print a coupon for a free entree at Ruby Tuesday (up to $10 value) when you purchase another.
3. Where's Captain Phil promotion at Phillips Harborplace get you a free appetizer
4. Eversave- $20 gets you $40 worth of contemporary American cuisine at The Reserve
5. Groupon $15 for $35 Worth of Fresh Mexican-Inspired Fusion Fare at Diablita Cantina
6. Living Social $5 for $10 at Tahina's Mediterranean Grill
7. Don't forget about Baltimore Half Off- right now there are 13 local restaurants listed

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Groupon and Living Social offer deals for international fare today- Diablita Cantina and Tahina

Today's Groupon gets you $15 for $35 Worth of Fresh Mexican-Inspired Fusion Fare at Diablita Cantina

The menu offers contemporary Mexican cuisine, with dashes of Caribbean flavor...
Starters, such as crispy, chipotle-encrusted calamari ($9) or pulled-pork empanadas ($9). Diablita serves burritos with rice and beans, pico de gallo, and cilantro sour cream; burritos come in mushroom ($11), chicken ($10), and shrimp ($14.50). Fajitas such as the tequila-lime chicken ($16) and the adobe-marinated pork ($15.50). Don't forget the house-made churros ($6.50).

Highlight & Fine Print

• Tex-Mex and Caribbean fusion
• Inventive, eclectic menu
• Tequila, margaritas & cervezas
• House-made desserts
• Expires in 1 year
• Limit 1 per table
• Dine-in only
• Tax & gratuity not included

Click here to get today's Groupon deal of $15 for $35 Worth of Fresh Mexican-Inspired Fusion Fare at Diablita Cantina

Diablita Cantina
1300 Bank St.
Suite 120
Baltimore, Maryland 21231

But don't forget about today's Living Social deal of $5 for $10 at Tahina's Mediterranean Grill

The menu is simple, offering four main options -- beef, chicken, falafel, or veggies -- pita pocket, or salad bowl, but the flavors are so complex. Try one of the sauces and fresh toppings like baba ghanoush, feta, or chickpea salad for only $5. And of course the sides like eggplant, sweet potato fries, or hummus and pita chips.

Fine Print
Limit 2 per person, buy as many as you'd like as gifts • Limit 1 per table per visit • Gratuity not included (Be nice and tip on the pre-discounted total!) • Valid for dine-in/take-out only (not valid for delivery) • No cash value/cash back • Tax and gratuity are not included • Entire value must be used in one visit • Cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion • Promotional value expires on 09/02/11

Click here to get today's Living Social deal of $5 for $10 at Tahina's Mediterranean Grill

Tahina's Mediterranean Grill
10450 Owings Mills
Owings Mills, MD 21117

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Eversave- $20 gets you $40 worth of contemporary American cuisine at The Reserve

Today's Eversave deal gets you $20 gets you $40 worth of contemporary American cuisine at The Reserve

Located near trendy West Federal Hill, The Reserve is anything but your typical downtown restaurant and bar. A combination of pub and fine foods, options include Maine Lobster, Brie & Smoked Bacon Mac & Cheese ($10), Pan-Seared Chilean Sea Bass ($24), and Bison Burger ($10). Mix in cleverly-concocted cocktails, over 15 beers on tap and 34 imported, regional micro and craft bottled brews into the mix.

10% of the proceeds from this Save will go towards the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, the world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to finding cures for blood cancers.

Highlights
Featured in the Baltimore City Paper, Urbanite and Style magazine • Menu features over 15 beers on tap, 34 craft beers and creative cocktails • Contemporary American cuisine including Pan-seared Chilean Sea Bass and Bison Burger • Live music on Friday and Saturday nights

Save Details
Voucher Expires: Aug 1, 2011 • Buy multiple Saves for date nights, get-togethers, gifts and more • Limit one Save per two people • Advance reservations are recommended but not required • Not to be combined with other offers • Voucher valid beginning day after purchase

Click here to get today's deal of $20 gets you $40 worth of contemporary American cuisine at The Reserve

The Reserve
1542 Light Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
410-605-0955

Sullivan's Steakhouse offers business lunch specials

Sullivan’s Steakhouse in downtown Baltimore is a classic American steakhouse known for its savory steak and seafood menu options, upscale bar featuring unique martinis and extensive wine list.

They offer a signature “Business Lunch” offered everyday for only $18.00, guests get the choice of a soup or salad, choice of a filet mignon, salmon or chicken with side dishes of vegetables and horseradish mashed potatoes.

Also, every Thursday from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., the restaurant offers $5.00 Burgers and Bar Menu which includes Bleu Cheese Chips plus much more. They also offer $5.00 Red and White wine as well as $5.00 Martinis.

Sullivan's of Baltimore
One East Pratt Street
Suite 102
Baltimore , MD 21202


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The Great Food Truck Race- vote for the Kooper's Chowhound Burger Wagon

Vote for Kooper's Chowhound Burger Wagon

Photo: Food Network

The Food Network is hosting The Great Food Truck Race- and you can vote now to help local food truck Vote for the Kooper's Chowhound Burger Wagon win $10,000 and a chance to appear on the next season of The Great Food Truck Race.

Also with every vote you personally cast, you'll get a chance to win a trip to the Food Network New York City Food & Wine Festival. You can vote up to 10 times a day.

Click here to find out more

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Living Social- $10 gets you $20 worth of food and drink at No Idea Tavern

Today's Living Social deal gets you $10 gets you $20 worth of food and drink at No Idea Tavern.

No Idea has MLB, ESPN college football, NFL sports packages, and for those who like to play themselves: shuffleboard, trivia, and Golden Tee.

If your tummy is rumbling try one of these:

• Build Your Own Quesadilla -$7.00
• Loaded Tater Tots -$6.00
• Potato Skins -$6
• Buffalo Chicken Breast Tenders -$8
• Mozzarella sticks -6.00
• Chicken Teriyaki Dumplings -$7.00

Fine Print
Limit 1 per person, buy as many as you'd like as gifts • Limit 1 per table per visit • Tax and gratuity not included • Dine-in only (not valid for takeout or delivery) • Reservations required and subject to availability • No cash value/cash back • Tax and gratuity are not included • Entire value must be used in one visit • Cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion • Promotional value expires on 08/31/11

Click here to get today's Living Social deal of $10 for $20 worth of food and drink at No Idea Tavern

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Groupon offers a great deal at one of my favorite place, $15 for $30 at Victoria Gastro Pub

Today's Groupon gets you $15 for $30 Worth of Creative Pub Fare and Drinks at Victoria Gastro Pub in Columbia.

Victoria Gastro Pub advertises that its atmosphere strives to be warm, inviting and unpretentious. When you walk in you are met by an elegant décor that doesn’t come across stuffy with deep amber hues and wooden walls. The bar area seems to be a perfect spot for co-workers to wind down over one of their many selections of beer. The service was pleasant and gave the right amount of attention.

Chef Joe Krywucki’s menu draws on fresh, seasonal ingredients, including herbs grown right outside the restaurant. Make sure to try one of these great items off the menu:

• Duck-Fat Fries, which can be served by the bucket, alongside the Roasted Garlic Aioli ($7
• Duck confit, gruyere cheese, and duck gravy to make poutine ($8 small, $12 large)
• Lobster Grilled Cheese ($16)
• Duo of beef that pairs braised beef short rib with a petite filet and cheddar potato gratin and broccolini ($19)
• "Mushroom & Swiss" Snake River Farms Kobe burger with gruyere cheese and caramelized onions, and served with smoked paprika fries ($13, $15 with truffle cheese)

Don't forget to sample something from Victoria Gastro Pub's extensive wine list and a beer selection that includes 24 draughts and 200 bottles.

Highlights & Fine Print

• Inventive pub cuisine
• Large, eclectic menu
• Enormous beer selection
• Warm, inviting atmosphere
• Expires in 1 year
• Limit 1 per table
• Valid for dinner only
• Tax and gratuity not included
• No cash or credit back
• Not valid during restaurant week or tasting dinners
• Not valid with other offers

Every time I visit Victoria Gastro Pub I am never let down- click here to get $15 for $30 Worth of Creative Pub Fare and Drinks at Victoria Gastro Pub in Columbia

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Living Social: $20 for $40 to spend on food and drink at Diablita Cantina

Today's Living Social deal gets you $40 worth of food and drink at Diablita Cantina in Harbor East for just $20

Diablita in Spanish means "she-devil," offers Mexican favorites with a fresh, new twist:

• Crisp chipotle-encrusted calamari with cilantro pesto ($9)
• Short Rib Burrito with BBQ braised beef short ribs, habanero sweet potato, zapote, jalapeno-coconut rice, braised red cabbage ($13)
• Adobo-marinated pork fajitas with habanero sweet potatoes ($15.50)
• Green Chile Chicken Tamale topped with mole and served with a side of salsa ($6.50)
• Chile-Peanut Chicken Tacos with grilled chicken, cucumber escabeche, spicy red chile-peanut mole, queso garrotxa ($10)
• Blood Orange Margarita with silver tequila, agave nectar, and fresh lime and orange juices ($8.50)

Fine Print
Limit 1 per table per visit • Gratuity not included (Be nice and tip on the pre-discounted total!) • Dine-in only (not valid for takeout or delivery) • No cash value/cash back • Tax and gratuity are not included • Entire value must be used in one visit • Cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion • Promotional value expires on 08/30/11

Click here for today's Living Social deal of $40 worth of food and drink at Diablita Cantina in Harbor East for just $20

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