DINING TRENDS
Savor the Chesapeake Restaurant news and culinary trends throughout the Chesapeake Bay region By Megan Kotelchuck
We are very lucky to live in this region. We truly are a community when it comes to giving back and to food. We have new restaurants opening, a local’s favorite that needs a helping hand, and a full calendar of foodie events. We are blessed. Join the food fun and get involved in our vibrant community!
On the Restaurant Scene... After plans to open in July, The Choptank has officially made its way to Annapolis. This classic fish and crab house has been warmly welcomed to Ego Alley after being a staple in Fells Point for so many years. Pull up a seat with an amazing waterfront view and enjoy Maryland’s famous cuisine alongside a cocktail, crush, or one of 20 draft beer selections. Find their full menu on their website and see what you can enjoy on the rooftop or waterfront patio on your next visit to Annapolis! The Choptank is part of Atlas Restaurant Group who has donated a $10,000 grant to the Housing Authority of the City of Annapolis so that the community pool at Harbour House can open and be operational for families this summer. Learn more at thechoptankrestaurant.com/Annapolis. A new restaurant recently opened in Rock Hall: Blue Heron Oyster House & Inn. Blue Heron is owned by friends who worked together
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in the industry in high school, and they were finally able to bring their vision to life. The restaurant has a raw bar and offers small plates, big plates, sandwiches, and even has a Hawaiian shaved ice stand available with fresh squeezed lemonade. Find more information and a full menu at blueheronoysterhouseandinn.com. A fire significantly damaged a well-known Annapolis restaurant on June 8. Sailor Oyster Bar on West Street suffered catastrophic damage when a fire broke out in the rear of the two-story building. However, there were no injuries in the fire. Investigators determined that the cause was “accidental due to improperly discarded smoking materials.” Repairs are predicted to take 12–15 months. Sailor Oyster Bar has created a GoFundMe to raise money for repairs and for the Sailor staff. Visit sailoroysterbar.com for details. Queen Anne’s County Public Schools, Chesapeake College, Queen Anne’s County Economic and Tourism Development, and eleven local eateries are collaborating to make a New Culinary Program connecting Queen Anne’s County public school students with local restaurant leaders to launch students out of high school with hundreds of hours of professional kitchen experience. This program is a great way for high school students to gain experience as well as making connections with local businesses to start off their career. The Upper Shore Regional Council donated uniforms and aprons and the Children’s Home Foundation donated course fees. This is a two-year program open to 11th grade students that will offer 150 hours of instruction at Chesapeake College. To learn more about the culinary course, email Jason Mullen at jumullen@chesapeake.edu. Prince George’s County has a new addition, Milk & Honey Market and Pancake Factory. This combo eatery, event space, and market will feature small businesses and women-led enterprises and is located at 4531 Telfair Boulevard in Suitland. This addition is owned by Monique Rose, who prioritizes supporting other entrepreneurs in the area, specifically women and women of color like herself. This restaurant will offer an upscale, dine-in experience will 75 seats inside and 50 seats outside. Find more information on their website therealmilkandhoneydmv.com.
