Restaurant Association of Maryland now taking nominations for Annual Awards Gala

The Restaurant Association of Maryland is excited to announce that nominations are now being taken for the 2012 Annual Awards Gala sponsored by McCormick and Company. The awards honor the Maryland hospitality industry’s best in such categories as Maryland’s Favorite New Restaurant, Chef of the Year, and more. Winners of these prestigious awards will be revealed at the 58th Annual Awards Gala on Monday, April 16, 2012 from 6pm to 11pm at Martin’s West in Baltimore.

Members of the dining public are strongly encouraged to visit www.marylandrestaurants.com/gala to nominate their favorites in each category. Two NEW categories were added this year: Craft Brew Program of the Year and Favorite Food Truck. The nomination period will close on February 6, 2012.

2012 Award Categories:

RAM Restaurateur of the Year Presented by Payce

RAM Allied Member of the Year

Chef of the Year

Favorite Restaurant

Wine & Beverage Program of the Year

Craft Brew Program of the Year

Favorite Bar or Tavern

Favorite New Restaurant

Favorite Food Truck

Be among the first to know the 2012 award winners and celebrate the Maryland restaurant industry by attending the Awards Gala in April. This year’s theme is “Pirates of the Caribbean”, so be sure to come dressed to impress in your pirate garb; eye patches are encouraged. Tickets are $175 per person and include a spectacular cocktail hour featuring food from Restaurant Association of Maryland member restaurants, an extravagant sit down dinner and dancing, all in addition to the awards ceremony.

To purchase tickets, or for more information on becoming a sponsor of this event, please contact Jennie Silver at 410-290-6800.

Who are you going to vote for? I have a few thoughts up my sleeve!!!

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Rusty Scupper to extend Winter Restaurant Week specials

Diners in Baltimore will have an extra week to take advantage of the Rusty Scupper’s Winter Restaurant Week specials. The restaurant announced that it will extend its Winter Restaurant Week lunch and dinner menus through Sunday, February 5.

The Rusty Scupper’s Winter Restaurant Week specials include a two-course lunch for $15.12 and a three-course dinner for $30.12. Diners can choose from a selection of contemporary American and seafood dishes including Maryland and Cream of Crab Soups, North Atlantic Salmon, Cajun Mussels, Maryland Crab Cakes and Kent Island Stuffed Shrimp, a Honey Mustard Chicken Sandwich and a Grilled Fresh Fish Sandwich, as well as select desserts such as New York Cheesecake and Key Lime Pie.

In addition to extending the Winter Restaurant Week lunch and dinner menus, the Rusty Scupper will extend special pricing on specialty martinis including the Tiramisu Martini, Scupper-tini and Expresso Martini.

The Rusty Scupper serves lunch Monday through Saturday and dinner seven days a week. To make a reservation call (410) 727-3678 or visit www.rusty-scupper.com.

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For Sale: Britx B-Ready + 2nd Seat + 2 Britax Chaperone Infant Seat/Bases + Acc

All items were purchased new in May 2011. The 2 stroller seats have NEVER been used and the infant seats are lightly used.

Looking to sell this as a complete set for $650 which includes:

• Britax B-Ready Stroller RED (MSRP $499.99)
• B-READY Second Seat Red (MSRP $149)
• B-READY Lower Infant Car Seat Adapter (MSRP $79)
• 2- Chaperone infant seat with base in Cowmooflage (MSRP $229)
• Rain covers
• Extenders for using infant on top
• Adult cup holder
• 2- Itzy Ritzy Peek-A-Boo Pod in Hollywood (MSRP $29)

*Contact for individual pricing

Strolled with both Infant seats

GIVEAWAY for $20 Eversave for Zen West Roadside Cantina

Take a chance and win a $20 Eversave for tasty Tex-Mex and American comfort favorites at Zen West Roadside Cantina (Expires Jan. 31).  Earn more points by doing different forms of entries for a better chance to win!!!

GOOD LUCK!!!!

Good deals for Jan. 21

Check out today's Foodie deals...

$6 for NEW Turkey Hill Experience Admission - ICE CREAM!! (48% off)  http://bit.ly/wBPreP

$10 for Ice Cream + Creamery Tour for Four People at Prigel Family Creamery - (50% off - $20 value)  http://bit.ly/znoCdr

Pre-Prepared Gourmet Valentine's Sweets or Meal Package for Two at I Am Chef Apple (Up to 60% Off) ow.ly/8AdGg

The Hill- two Brunch Entrees and a Bloody Mary or Mimosa Pitcher for $20 ow.ly/8AdRH

Egyptian Pizza –$12 for $25 Worth of Pizza, Middle Eastern Cuisine, and Drinks ow.ly/8Adzt

Sorso Cafe- $20 to Spend on Food and Drink for $10

Rusty Scupper shows its Purple Pride

The Rusty Scupper will show its purple pride this weekend with a variety of specials in honor of the Baltimore Ravens’ AFC Championship Game against the New England Patriots. During the Rusty Scupper’s Sunday brunch, which is served from 10:45 AM to 2:00 PM, diners can enjoy a Joe Flacco Omelet which features crabmeat, old bay, cheddar cheese and sour cream on a bed of spinach.

Additionally, the restaurant will offer happy hour pricing during the game on food and drinks. Specials include: $5 house wine; $4 Miller Lite drafts; $4 Crab & Artichoke Dip, Chicken Tenders, Calamari, Mussels Marinara & Ribs; and $8 1/2 Pound Burger. The game will also be shown on the restaurant’s two 60 inch flat-screen TV’s.

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B&O American Brasserie extends Restaurant Week, holds Winter White sale

B&O American Brasserie will extend its offering of the Restaurant Week menu an additional week and hold its first-ever Winter White Sale from Jan. 30-Feb. 5, 2012.

From Jan. 30 – Feb. 5, guests will be able to enjoy the 3-course $30.12 prix fixe menu created by Executive Chef Thomas Dunklin as well as take advantage of the restaurant’s Winter White Sale in which bottles of white wine and “bubbles” will be discounted to make room for new inventory. Prices will range from $15-30 and will be available for dine-in dinner guests.

“Restaurant Week is always a great time for us and for restaurants across the city. We recognize that not everyone can get to B&O American Brasserie or get a reservation during that week. By extending the promotion another week, we make it possible to accommodate everyone who is interested in coming in and we make it possible for those who want to come back in to try something else on the menu,” said General Manager Marcus Garner. “And we hope that they’ll enjoy the added bonus of a fantastic bottle of wine as well!”

Chef Dunklin’s Restaurant Week menu features:

Starters
Organic Spring Greens
sauvignon blanc vinaigrette, toasted hazelnuts, dry jack

Grilled Radicchio
pancetta vinaigrette, goat cheese, apples, pine nuts

Truffled Baby Beets
horseradish mascarpone, toasted walnuts, mache

Sweetbread & Ham Hock Pot Pie
spring onion, chard, cornmeal puff dough

Cauliflower Bouillon
foie gras, roasted cauliflower, beef broth

Smoked Pork Belly
clams, turnip kimchi, sweet and sour glaze

Mains
Wild Rice Dumplings
corned wild boar belly, cabbage, “thousand island” jus

Roasted Eggplant “Meat” Loaf
vegetable bouillon, grilled kale, caper tomato relish

Diver Scallops
celery root, chickpea cake, brussels sprouts, lobster-bacon emulsion

Braised Pork Tenderloin
bacon, red chili potatoes, red chard, mole verde

Grilled Sturgeon
oxtail-potato ragu, baby artichoke, red wine

Murray’s Farm Chicken
collard green risotto, crispy Tabasco onions, grain mustard jus

Hanger Steak
root vegetable gratin, green beans, tamarind steak sauce

Dessert
Meyer Lemon Bars
cornmeal cake, Meyer lemon custard, olive oil sherbet

Roasted Pear Baba
macadamia, rum syrup, caramel ice cream

Chocolate & Cherries
chocolate doughnuts, cherry panna cotta, tarragon cherry compote

Burnt Orange Frozen Mousse
candied pecans, kumquat preserve

Maple Crème Brûlée
molasses shortbread

For more info: you can subscribe to email notices, email me at AIBR.Blog@gmail.com, find me on Facebook or follow me on twitter @BmoreRestaurant

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Baltimore restaurant deals for Jan. 18

Check out these great local Baltimore area restaurant deals you can't pass on...

Milan – Five-Course Prix Fixe Meal with Wine Pairings for Two, Four, or Six People (Up to 84% Off) http://ow.ly/8xvNu

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Uncle Wiggly's $10 to Spend on Ice Cream and Food for $5 http://ow.ly/8uLwE

Italian or French Cooking Class for Two or Four at Eleven Courses in Timonium (Up to 77% Off) http://ow.ly/8xvY8

Five Sandwiches, Wraps, or Salads or $10 for $20 Worth of Café Fare and Drinks at Banksy's Café http://ow.ly/8xw6o

For more info: you can subscribe to email notices, email me at AIBR.Blog@gmail.com, find me on Facebook or follow me on twitter @BmoreRestaurant

Suggested by the author:

• Cooking classes now up and running at Waterfront Kitchen
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• Fresh Thoughts Seafood Dining Series with Chad Wells of Alewife
• Local Flavor Cupcakery wins Food Network’s Cupcake Wars