A stroll through Downtown New Market MD

I had the luxury the other day to just take a walk through Downtown New Market. What character this little town has. The antique shops, the restaurants and the historic buildings are wonderful. I can’t believe how charming the “General Store” was!!! View the show and take a look at the extra photos for more. These cool fall days are a great time to visit downtown New Market. Finish off the evening with dinner at Mealey’s Restaurant. (Mealey’s has recently been sold to new owners)

Looking for a charming little town to hang your hat at the end of the day? New Market is that place. Conveniently located just off Interstate 70 between Frederick and Baltimore. You will have a quick commute to work…DC included. With modern day amenities close by, you can still escape the hustle and bustle of big cities here. Most building are on the historic registrar. Newer homes available down the street in communities like Lake Linganore, Westwinds, Eaglehead and more.

Looking to relocate to this area…give me a call. I’ll be glad to help you with your move.

Starbucks Coming to Middletown

While perusing through my google reader, I came across a post by Tracy at Bargainchaser.com. – Starbucks Coming to Middletown

I think its a great idea since I am an avid coffee drinker. She mentioned the idea about competing with The Main Cup in downtown Middletown. Anytime an icon in the industry opens up a store, the little mom and pops feels a little pinch (sometimes a big pinch.) The only thing I think is going to hurt the main cup is the hours, but that has been hurting them for a while in my opinion. They have a great atmosphere, the food selection is quite diverse and now they have a bar in the back.

The mornings that I drive one of my children to school, I have to make left on Alt route 40. If you haven’t seen the morning and evening rush hour on Alt 40, it almost…almost rivals I-270. I can only imagine that most of those drivers either have a cup of coffee or would be looking for a cup of coffee prior to hitting the morning grind (no pun intended.) I know at this time of morning, the Main Cup is not open. They have made adjustments to their hours since they have opened back in the spring. Even if they did open that early, I am not sure the parking arrangements are conducive to meeting the demands of a morning commuter…in and out.

All in All, I believe the community will welcome Starbucks, but the Main Cup will do quite well. For just opening up this year, I think they are doing great. I am sure that Starbucks won’t impact their daily business…I just can’t see myself sitting down and enjoying a cup of coffee in the confines of Safeway. Atmosphere has a lot to do with an enjoyable cup of coffee. The true impact will be have to be measured next year.

Thanks Tracy for bring this to our attention.

The Main Cup

14 West Main Street, Middletown, MD 21769

(301) 371-4433

Monday thru Saturday 8:00 am to 9:00 pm

Closed Sunday

The Frederick Fair – List of events!!! (2007)

Look, Look!!! Do You know what that means? The fair is coming, the fair is coming… I know I sound like a kid waiting for Christmas…I am!!! This is the first vendor trailer getting ready to pull into the Fair Grounds.

I love the Frederick Fair. Not the rides, not the cotton candy, not the cows, not the contest…but the FOOD. OK, if you haven’t noticed my petite figure, I like to eat. It’s one thing I have in common with everyone I know. Ya gotta eat sometime!!! The fair is only 9 days long…and I need to get my share of all the goodies until next year. Some of my favorites;

1. Hemp’s Meats – Pit beef sandwiches are top notch!!! Then the pulled pork, then…ohh I can’t take it.
2. Butterfly Potatoes – Like one continuous potato chip with cheese and ketchup (Heinz only)
3. Gyros – This guy is from Bethel Park, PA and works it by himself all week. I don’t know how he does it, but keep on doing it!!!
4. Sweet Potato Fries sprinkled with a little bit of cinnimon – Just added Favorite, Thanks Des!
5. Funnel Cakes finishes off dinner if I can walk at this point.
6. (saving this space for future Frederick Fair Foods)

I tracked down all of the events for this year from the The Great Frederick Fair.

• GRAND STAND EVENTS
  • Sept 14th – Horse Pull – 7 PM – FREE
  • Sept 15th – Gretchen Wilson – 7:30 PM – $50
  • Sept 16th – Oak Ridge Boys – 7:30 PM – $35 & $40
  • Sept 17th – Tractor Pull – 6:30 PM – $20
  • Sept 18th – Demolition Derby – 7 PM – $20
  • Sept 19th – Gary Allan – 7:30 PM – $30 & $35
  • Sept 20th – Rockin Road House – 7:30 PM – $30 & $35
  • Sept 21st – Lonestar – 7:30 PM – $35 & $40
  • Sept 22nd – Joe Nichols – 7:30 PM – $30 & $35
• SPECIAL NIGHTS
  • Sept 14th – Pay-One-Price Rides – 5PM to close
  • Sept 15th – Pay-One-Price Rides – 9AM to 5PM
  • Sept 18th – Pay-One-Price Rides – 2PM to close
  • Sept 19th – Carload Night Lot D – $45
  • Sept 20th – Pay-One-Price Rides – 2PM to close
  • Sept 22th – Pay-One-Price Rides – 9AM to 5PM

See you at the Fair!!! (I’ll be the one with the cheese on my shirt, and a smile on my face!)

Fractured Prune in Frederick MD

Let me tell you about place that is just sinfully delightful.  The Fractured Prune is a little donut shop over on East Patrick Street.  I want to thank a friend of mine, Marylou Fisher (a fellow REALTOR with Long & Foster) for telling me about this place.  Marylou couldn’t shut up about how good these donuts were.  She was right…mmmmmm.  They are fresh, hot and scrumptious!!!  You have a large selection of awesome combinations.  I really liked the Reese’s Cup© but the Chocolate Covered Cherry was pretty good too.  Visit their website for the menu of donuts. 

I think we found our new Sunday morning stop for donuts.   Now where did I put that South Beach diet book?

Take the virtual tour (without the pleasant smell)

•  Location
  • East Gate Shopping Center
  • 1202 East Patrick Street Unit A1
  • Frederick MD 21701
  • 301-682-3668
•  Hours:
  • Tues-Sat 6AM – 4PM
  • Sunday    7AM – 4PM
  • Monday  6AM – 2PM
  • Subject to change

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