Tomorrow (7/11) is Free Slurpee Day!

Taken from 7 Eleven's website

Tomorrow is 7/11 and so the retailer, 7 Eleven, is celebrating their birthday with free 7.11oz slurpees for customers!

I haven't had a slurpee in forever! What's a better draw than a free celebration? :)

Don't forget to enter my Old Bay contest and win free stuff!

Free Roast Burger from Arby's

Listen up! I know everyone loves free deals like me!

Arby's is offering a Free Roast Burger with any soft drink purchase with this Printable Coupon valid through July 13, 2009

I've never actually been to Arby's, but I've heard it's not that bad. What do you think?

Also- don't forget to enter my contest and win free stuff from Old Bay!

Fatburger, Elkridge

Dan's Meal: Fatburger (with egg!), Skinny Fries, Vanilla Milkshake

First of all, I can’t believe I ate at a place called FATBURGER. I mean seriously? My colleague and I always joke that we can never eat at Blimpie’s because of the name- so who came up with Fatburger to make us feel worse (Although, Potbelly had me hooked when I went to college, so maybe it’s not that big of a deal)?

However, I got over my hatred for the name because the place received rave reviews from my friends. The fact that one of their additional burger toppings is a fried egg had a lot of appeal for people.

However, because I was feeling self-conscious, I ended up choosing the Baby Fat Burger with Skinny Fries (instead of Fat fries that are thicker cut…….and let’s be honest..because they were called Skinny). I didn’t get the egg topping, which I found to be a big mistake because my burger was RIDICULOUSLY dry. It wasn’t moist at all- definitely overcooked. I understand that I chose to get a smaller burger- but if you’re not going to cook it right, don’t offer it. I mean, don’t get me wrong, I still ate the burger, but it just didn’t live up to the hype.

Dan, however, ordered a Fatburger with the egg. I tried that and it was significantly better. He also ordered the vanilla milkshake which I stole a couple of sips of- yummy! Very thick though- so prepare to share!

In the end, I probably will never drive up to Elkridge again just to get this burger- I’m going to stick to places around me that make it better.

p.s. Don’t forget to enter my Old Bay contest! It ends July 14^th at 11:59PM.

My Very First Contest, Courtesy of Old Bay

All right people, I promised a contest- so a contest I will give!

This is my very first contest, so I am very thankful to Old Bay for providing me with a great summer goodie bag to give away!

Here is what the gift contains:

· Old Bay Seasoning

· Old Bay Seafood Steamer bag

· A beach towel

· A beach bag

· Keychain with bottle opener

· Temporary Old Bay tattoo

· Some great new Old Bay-inspired recipes for you to try out!

All you have to do is email me at tasteofbaltimore@gmail.com with the subject OLD BAY CONTEST. Please only email once! And if you want to be EXTRA awesome- let me know your dream spot to use your beach towel and bag! (My dream spot is Santorini, Greece. I’ve never been there, but oh would I love to).

The contest ends at 11:59PM on Tues, July 14^th and I will randomly pick the winner some time there after!

Thank you all for playing!

EDIT: This contest is only open to U.S. residents. Thanks!

STOP! I have something very important to say

I just came back from the University of Maryland Farmer’s Market and I tried some of the best ice cream EVER. It was from Kilby Cream, a dairy farm in Rising Sun, Maryland. I literally tried one spoon of the vanilla ice cream (they were giving out free samples) and I thought my world stopped from Deliciousness Overload (this is a real term). If some place can churn out amazing vanilla ice cream, then I have high hopes for all the rest of the flavors!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I really need you guys to try this ice cream. I feel like it’s my mission to tell everybody about it. In fact, I just ran around my office telling people that I pretty much found Ambrosia in downtown Baltimore.

Next Tuesday I’m going to buy myself a yummy cup of ice cream for $2 and all will be right in this world I am sure.

8/4/09 UPDATE: Just tried the sugar free Minty Moo Icecream (mint ice cream with chocolate chips). It was such heaven I almost cried. Why is their ice cream so amazing? They are 100% better than Haagen Dazs and Ben & Jerry's etc because their ice cream is sooooo freaking fresh!

Kilby Cream

129 Strohmaier Lane

Rising Sun, Maryland

410-658-8874

www.kilbycream.com

Have a Great Weekend

Have a wonderful and safe weekend!

See you on Monday where I will announce my first ever contest! I hope you guys like Old Bay :)

p.s. This gorgeous photo is available on Etsy from Gestures Photography

Morton's Steakhouse Hosts a Fundraising Reception - July 15th, 2009

Want to eat some delicious steak and do some good at the same time? Then perhaps you should attend a special fundraising reception at Morton’s Steakhouse on Wednesday July 15^th from 6-7:30PM. Morton’s is announcing a partnership with Feeding America, the nation's leading domestic hunger-relief charity, and locally, with the Maryland Food Bank, in conjunction with the release of the new "Morton's The Cookbook: 100 Steakhouse Recipes for Every Kitchen.”

The event includes a sampling of recipes from the cookbook paired with a selection of fine wine and cocktails- YUM!. It is $59 per person, inclusive of tax and gratuity, and includes a copy of "Morton's The Cookbook" and donation to the Feeding America. In honor of Baltimore Ravens Center Matt Birk's Two-Fisted Bacon Cheeseburger recipe featured in the cookbook, the first 10 guests to reserve a spot (call Morton's Baltimore at 410-547-8255)will receive a copy of "Morton's The Cookbook" signed by Birk! Super neat!

Additionally, there will be an auction with 100% of the proceeds benefiting the Maryland Food Bank. Items included are a Morton's Chef Table, personal multi-course wine dinner for 6 guests; an autographed DVD of "Scream" signed by David Arquette and Courtney Cox; and a 3-liter bottle of wine provided by Chateau St Michelle. In Baltimore, guests can also bid on a three month complimentary membership and three 30 minute personal training sessions at Maryland Athletic Club's Harbor East location.

I’ve never actually eaten at Morton’s, but I have heard from many people that their food is really amazing. I love the idea that a premier steakhouse wants to give back to the community- it really warms my Social Worker heart! And let me tell you, from working in the human services field- the Maryland Food Bank is in dire need of help- so this is great!

Additionally, if you are in the Annapolis area, the Morton's Steakhouse of Annapolis is hosting a similar reception on July 14th.

Morton's Steakhouse

300 South Charles Street

Sheraton Inner Harbor Dinner

Mon-Sat, 5:30-11PM and Sun, 5-10PM

Valet parking is available.

410-547-8255

www.mortons.com

Baltimore Coffee & Tea in the movies

Maybe I am totally late in this discovery, but I finally watched He's Just Not That Into You whichh is set in Baltimore. It always amuses me to see familiar scenes in the movies (I wonder how New Yorkers feel!), but nothing so much as when I saw signs for Baltimore Coffee and Tea Company. In the movie, Drew Barrymore's character buys this coffee for herself and her coworker

(taken from Baltimore Coffee and Tea's website)

It made me so happy!!!! Yay!!!!! I know those familiar green cups. I love them too, Drew!

Just thought I would point this out.

A Slice of My Foodie Wishlist

I have a huge list of restaurants that I want to go to in the area- and it keeps growing! I thought I would share a portion of it and my dream menu. Let me know your wishlist restaurants with your own dream menu! I will salivate as I read :)

Abacrombie

Appetizer: Artisanal Mac and Cheese ($8)

Entrée: Scallops with pee puree, rhubarb and salsify ($28)

Dessert: Carrot cake ($8)

B Bistro

Appetizer: 3 selection cheese plate ($15)

Entrée: Braised Lamb ossobucco with cannellini beans, tomatoes and meyer lemon gremolata ($22)

Dessert: No idea because they don’t list them on their website!!!! I need to know!!

Mari Luna Latin Grille

Appetizer: Empanadas Saltenas - Bolivian style turnovers stuffed with olves, eggs, raisins and potato. ($8)

Entrée: Rope Vieja - Cuban shredded beef brisket with plantains on the side. ($16)

Dessert: None listed. What is wrong with this world?

Marie Louise Bistro

Appetizer: Steamed mussels ($8.95) or a cheese plate ($12.95)

Entrée: Coq Au Vin (I mean, it’s a French bistro…I must!) Braised bone-in chicken quarters in red wine with pearl onions & mushrooms, served with mashed potatoes ($15.95)

Dessert: ???? Don’t restaurants understand that some people go to places because of the dessert alone??

Ze Mean Bean Cafe

Appetizer: Slavic sampler: One holupki, three pierogi (one of each type), one potato pancake topped with homemade applesauce, and a side of Polish kielbasa. ($12)

Entrée: Either the Pierogi Dinner ($12) or the Hungarian Goulash ($17)

Dessert: At this point..... I give up...... :(

2009 Diner’s Choice Award Winners for Best American Cuisine

OpenTable has announced its 2009 Diner’s Choice Award Winners for Best American Cuisine.

I'm sure you all want to know which Baltimore area restaurants made the list, right? Charleston, The Prime Rib, Volt and LJ’s and the Kat Lounge were recognized. Of course I haven't tried any of the four- but I'm sure they are spectacular and I am excited that Baltimore was honored with 4 restaurants out of 50! Apparently only New York City and its surrounding areas had more on the list!!!!

Way to go Baltimore!!!!

Are you excited about the choices? Do you agree? Disagree? Let me know your thoughts below!