Socially Speaking
Now that fall is officially here and the social season has kicked into gear I decided just like the kids had to do recently, that I would do a “What Anne Did This Summer” column.
CHARM CITY FOOD TOURS
Let’s start with one of the coolest new things to do in Baltimore, Charm City Food Tours. You may have read in the Baltimore Sun recently about Charm City Food Tours. I had the pleasure this summer of taking the Fells Point tour. Marketing Director and tour guide extraordinaire, Celeste Corsaro, led our group on a fun, informative tour stopping at various local establishments and sampling their specialties of the food and beverage variety. Make sure to wear your comfy shoes because Celeste makes sure you get your moneys worth and that means some foot mileage.
I would highly recommend the Food Tour for all, but especially if you have some relatives coming to visit. It truly is a great time. For more information on their Fall tour schedule go to http://www.baltimorefoodtours.com and make sure to tell them “Socially Speaking” sent you.
TANGIER’S
It’s always a hoot to get together with my media peeps, and our recent trip to the newly opened Canton restaurant, Tangier’s Bistro & Martini Lounge, was no exception. This location has had many previous faces but for three reasons, I feel this face is going to stick. One, the homemade sangria is to die for. Two, operators Alan Suissa and Kenny Mahil’s passion for the restaurant just beams and watching them greet and interact with customers was special. Last, but not least, three, the food. I can sum up the French Northern Moroccan cuisine like this, fresh and fabulous. Now, I have been back to Tangier’s and it wasn’t just the grand opening fervor because this visit was wonderful on all levels. It’s just a slice of Casablanca heaven, in Canton.
TWO 2008 LOCAL GRADS ARE STARS IN THE MAKING
Congrats to Austin Knight who was a baseball phenom at Boys Latin, went onto college and this summer was drafted by the Orioles and brought up to The Iron Birds. Hopefully orange and black is in his future.
Roland Park Country School’s, Jane Randall, of Monkton hung up her lacrosse gear and traded them in for some high heels. Jane is a contestant on the latest installment of Tyra Banks’ America’s Next Top Model, which premiered on September 8th. She has made it through three cuts thus far. So tune in every Wednesday night at 8 p.m. to cheer our local girl on!
HOT FOR HAUTE DOG
With this past July being National Hot Dog month, how apropos was it for Daniel Raffel, owner of Ala Carte Distinctive Catered Affairs ,to open an upscale hot dog stand.
The Haute Dog Carte, located at 6070 Falls Road, a smidge south of Lake Avenue continues to receive high praises for having some of the best hot dogs in Baltimore. Raffel’s energy shows not only in his demeanor, but also in his knowledge of all things wiener. From specialty dogs and delish condiments, Haute Dog Carte will make you relish lunchtime again. Follow them on Twitter @Hautedogcarte for daily specials.
ANNE’S FABULOUS FINDS
Actually, I must give credit to my daughter Catie for this find and you will thank us both especially with the holidays right around the corner. It’s called Woozie and with the brutally hot summer we just had, this coozie for wine glasses was a grape saver. After ordering some customized Woozie’s, I contacted the wonderful folks at Woozie and they showed me that Woozie was not just for wine glasses but the decorative insulators also covered wine bottles too. This is a family owned company, Julie and Frank Sherron aim to please by offering this functional item in many styles and colors. So go get a little Woozie and you will look great doing it! October is breast cancer awareness month and I will be ordering my pink ribbon Woozie for my sister in law who is battling this monster. Check them out at www.woozie.com
ANNE’S PICK
What: Project Runway Comes to Baltimore-Drive to Thrive III Charity Fashion Show.
When: Saturday, October 16th from 7-10 p.m.
Where: The Atrium of Port Discovery, 35 Market Place, Baltimore, Maryland.
Info: To get tickets http://www.Drive2Thrive.eventbrite.com or for more information go to http://www.Drive2thrive.org
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