I’ve served as food critic for the News-Post for almost a year now, and one thing I’ve noticed while eating my way through the county is that there is a surprising amount of seafood available.
In Review
As we enter the long days of summer and restrictions around the state begin to ease, more and more folks will start to venture outside to catch come sunshine.
Hi everyone! Wow, it’s been a minute, hasn’t it? The last time I wrote to you all was in mid-March and I was saying something along the lines of “if restaurants open again in two weeks here’s where you should go.”
Hi everyone. How are you all doing? It’s a time to be alive, isn’t it? If you’re feeling stressed, anxious, uncertain, scared you’re not alone trust me. I’m feeling it too.
I’m going to let you all in on a little secret. These reviews are done about a week in advance of when they run in the paper. Meaning while you’re reading this review I’m already almost done with the next.
Sandwiches. The ultimate lunch meal.
In my opinion, there is nothing better on a cold day than a bowl of soup. It’s comforting and warms you from the inside out.
Restaurant weeks have become popular across the globe. For one week, restaurants will serve up their best dishes usually in a three or four-course format for one flat price. Not only is it a great way for chefs to showcase their talents but it also gives diners a chance to try all parts of t…
Whenever I visit new restaurants and they’re packed, it’s usually a good sign.
It’s the day before Valentine’s Day and I know many of you just frantically flipped through the pages of 72 Hours trying to get at least one idea of how to celebrate the day of love with your significant other.
What's on tap?
Review Guidelines
In the interest of fairness, accountability, and transparency, The Frederick News-Post and 72 Hours have adopted a set of guidelines governing our food reviews. Those standards are listed below:
- Reviews are conducted anonymously to the furthest extent possible. If our food reviewer is recognized by a chef or owner, or suspects that she received special treatment based on her identity, it is noted in the review. The goal is for our critic to experience the restaurant as an ordinary patron would.
- Our critic visits each restaurant at least twice before writing a review — and up to four times if scheduling allows — with the understanding that food, service and atmosphere can differ dramatically from meal to meal. She is generally accompanied by one to three guests, allowing her to experience a greater variety of dishes.
- The full cost of every meal is paid in full by our reviewer and reimbursed by The Frederick News-Post. We never accept free meals or gift certificates.
- Our reviewer samples the full range of the menu, from appetizers to desserts. All guests are required to order different dishes. Dishes are occasionally ordered more than once to assess consistency.
- Our reviewer orders alcoholic beverages if relevant to the dining experience. A restaurant that advertises its wine program, for example, will be assessed on its wine program. The same principle applies to craft cocktails or beer. If alcohol is not a strong focus of the restaurant, it is not ordered.
- In fairness to new restaurants, our reviewer generally waits at least one month to review an establishment after it opens. However, on the occasions when a new restaurant attracts greater-than-average attention from the community, a review may be conducted sooner. In those cases, efforts are made to reassess the restaurant after it receives more time to organize.
- National chains are not eligible for review.