Monday, May 21, 2012
Chick N' Friends is a draw in Columbia. No utensils needed.
Fried chicken is a staple of classic American cuisine, and a local couple has been perfecting its homestyle goodness in Columbia for years. Chick-N-Friends at the Long Reach Shopping Center boasts a menu of fried chicken, fish, greens, yams, corn muffins and more. With made-to-order items, this chicken joint is a must for chicken lovers and regular picnic-goers. Rhodney Lloyd, who co-owns the restaurant along with his wife, Cassandra, says what sets his business apart from the fast food establishments like KFC and Popeye's is the freshness of the chicken and the quality of the ingredients, which guarantee a "homestyle" taste. "We don't batch cook [dozens] of pieces and have it sitting under the lamps," Lloyd told Patch. "We're trying to do…
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Patch was out at the first day of the 20th annual Wine in the Woods festival to capture the moments that make the event special.
There is something magical about Symphony Woods that makes the annual Wine in the Woods festival such a huge success. Patch was there taking photos to capture some of that magic. If you missed it on Saturday, you can still attend Sunday. Tickets are $35 at the door, and doors are open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday, May 18, 2012
Patch was at the setup for Wine in the Woods on Friday morning as vendors constructed tents for the festival that is expected to attract 30,000.
Vendors, staff and volunteers were out in force this morning at Symphony Woods setting up for this weekend's Wine in the Woods Festival. Patch was there, too, taking photos using Instagram to show participants as they set up for the event. Receive updates from Columbia Patch on Instagram by following the account Columbia_Patch or following @columbiapatch on Twitter. Read more about the origins of the festival in Friday's preview article - Early Champions of Wine in the Woods Confronted Rain, Opposition Wine in the Woods takes place on May 19 and 20 at Symphony Woods in Columbia's Town Center from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m on Sunday. The event costs $35 for advance purchase tickets and $40 at the gate on Saturday…
John Powell, new administrator for the Office of Transportation, spoke of the need to prioritize transit during a meeting with Howard County nonprofits.
When Wegmans opens in Columbia next month, the nearest bus stop will be on Stanford Boulevard at Magaw Road—which is not close enough, according to John Powell Jr., administrator of Howard County's newly created Office of Transportation. “Right now the bus stop for Wegmans is not at Wegmans," Powell said at the May 16 meeting of the Association of Community Services. "There wasn't somebody like an administrator from an Office of Transportation that was at the table during the planning process,” said Powell. "Transportation needs to be at the table." The Wegmans bus stop was symptomatic of a larger issue, namely lack of consideration given to transportation in Howard County, said Powell, who started his position April 23. Moving forward, …
30,000 people are expected to attend the 20th anniversary of the festival in Columbia this weekend.
Paul Farragut was serving as a Howard County Council member back in 1990 when he first pitched the idea to invite Maryland wineries to showcase their wines in Howard County. He said he had seen the success of the Maryland Wine Festival in Caroll County and believed it could be emulated. “It came as a simple suggestion when it came to the Council,” Farragut said about Howard County’s premier festival—Wine in the Woods, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this weekend. “I’m not even sure I suggested Symphony Woods,” said Farragut in an interview this week about the origins of Wine in the Woods. “I was thinking of two areas at the time; Symphony Woods and the Howard County Fairgrounds.” He took the idea to the County Executive at the …
Thursday, May 17, 2012
The building will be the first in a long-term development plan for Town Center.
A $100 million luxury apartment and retail building planned for downtown Columbia will be introduced to the public at a pre-submission county meeting at Howard Community College on Tuesday, according to the Downtown Columbia website. The building will include 380 apartments and 14,000 square feet of retail, according to an article in the Howard County Times. It will be the first step in a 30-year plan to develop Town Center into a more walkable, urban downtown. The Metropolitan Downtown Columbia building will include one-, two- and three-bedroom luxury apartments that range in price from $1,500 to $2,800 as well as first floor retail shops, according to the Howard County Times article. The meeting for the development of Parcel D, the …
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Governor calls budget package "good for all Marylanders." Republicans say burden to local governments may force county governments to increase taxes.
The Maryland House of Delegates gave final approval Wednesday to a package of three bills that increases taxes on some state residents, shifts part of teacher pensions to local governments and undoes the so-called "doomsday budget." The votes Wednesday afternoon capped the three-day special session called by Gov. Martin O'Malley in order to override more than $500 million in cuts made in a budget passed in early April. The Senate approved the same three bills Tuesday. As part of the package, legislators approved by a vote of 86-51 what amounts to a 50-50 split of teacher pension costs with local governments. The split will be phased in over the next four years beginning July 1 with the new budget year. That bill also includes a doubling of…
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Multiple locations in Columbia will be celebrating American Craft Beer Week.
American Craft Beer Week is upon us. It's a celebration of the American brewer, small business and a beloved beverage. At Victoria Gastro Pub, a haven for local beer enthusiasts, the bar on Monday was filled with people sipping on brews. The special on Monday was sponsored by Sixpoint Brewery, a craft brewery located in Brooklyn, NY. Today, the booming business of craft brewing meets a week of celebration. According to statistics provided by the Brewers Association, 250 new breweries opened in 2011 and the industry grew by 13 percent compared to 2010. Alex Andujar, a sales representative for Six Point Brewery, was at Victoria Gastro Pub on Monday. He said the success of craft beers can be attributed to the expanding pallettes of the …
Monday, May 14, 2012
The venue that was formerly Hokkaido has changed ownership and ambience.
Months after Hokkaido opened on Route 1, it has changed owners and image.. Sushi Q Bar and Grill came online at the end of April, according to Daniel Kim of Columbia, who bought the business. He plans to apply for a liquor license, a process he said could take two to three months, and something he hopes will help attract UMBC students and add another nighttime option for the Elkridge community. "We'd like to be here if you're a student or if you live in the community and you want to have a beer and something to eat," said Kim, who told Patch the kitchen would close at 11 p.m. but the sushi bar would remain open until 2 a.m., if and when the liquor license goes through. Howard County's liquor licensing division told Patch it has not …
This local business at Savage Mill can make your high-soaring dreams a reality.
Have you ever dreamed of soaring through the treeline or climbing a mountain? Do your kids need a new way to get some energy out? Well you don't have to travel far to get that kind of experience, with Terrapin Adventures at Historic Savage Mill. Boasting four rock climbing walls, elevated ropes courses, a giant swing and a locally famous zip-line, Terrapin Adventures is a must-do activity and is our first installment on the Howard County "Bucket List," a list compiled of must-see, must-do items in Howard County. "Basically, we're all about connecting–making people connect on a different level with each other," says owner Matt Baker, who set up shop at the Mill four years ago. Baker says students and tour groups go through team-building …
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Elizabeth S
7:41 am on Monday, May 21, 2012
What sets this establishment apart from other chicken chain eateries is the lack of size in their sides. I was really shocked when I saw the size of this "snack" size they called a side. It wasn't even enough to feed one person. Won't be going back! :( more ›