Toastique opened their third Maryland location last month at Annapolis Town Center.
Restaurant news and culinary trends throughout the Chesapeake Bay region
We have some things to look forward to and eateries ready to enjoy today! I love something new and delicious opening near my home and there is no shortage of that happening this month. Start your morning with a new coffee shop, healthy eats at Toastique, and finish the day with Dinner Under the Stars in Annapolis. That sounds like a perfect day to me.
On the Dining Scene...
A new coffee shop has opened in Deale. Small Town Brews opened April 27th at 5851 Deale Churchton Road. Small Town Brews is your destination for all things coffee, tea, energy drinks, and light bites on wheels. Small Town Brews is serving Rise Up coffee as well as plant-based energy drinks to start your days off strong. Keep up to date on the mobile coffee shop on their Facebook page.
Toastique opened their third Maryland location last month at Annapolis Town Center. Toastique offers gourmet toasts and a juice bar, using fresh ingredients to make simple, healthy food for everyone to appreciate and enjoy. Enjoy Spicy Crab and Tuscan Tuna toasts, Cocolada bowls, smoothies, wellness shots, and more. Find more information at toastique.com.
Coconut Joe’s Bar & Grill reopened at the end of March overlooking the South River. In 2017, Coconut Joe’s became The Pier Waterfront Bar & Grill under the same ownership, but after six years, it has returned to its original tiki bar concept. Now under new ownership and management, Coconut Joe’s is ready for the “Spring and Summer months ahead with great food, beverages, live music and our new ‘Pirate Ship’ sand filled play area for the kids.” Find more information, hours, and menu at coconutjoesmd.com.
Dinner Under the Stars is in full swing for the summer! On Wednesdays and Saturdays through September 28th, enjoy dinner on the first block of Annapolis’ historic West Street, dance, and enjoy live music during one of the best traditions of the summer nights. Reserve a table for one at any of the following restaurants to enjoy a romantic meal under the stars: Luna Blue Ristorante, Tsunami Sushi Bar and Lounge, 49 West Coffeehouse Winebar & Gallery, Stan and Joe’s Saloon, Rams Head Tavern, Picante Annapolis, and Level. Find more information and a full music schedule at innerweststreetannapolis.com.
The Proudest Drink...
This month is Pride Month, and there is no better way to celebrate than with a beautiful, colorful cocktail.
Out and Proud
Ingredients
- 1 ounce Pineapple Juice
- 1/2 ounce Aperol
- Soda Water
- 1 1/2 ounces Empress Gin
- 1/2 ounce Elderflower Syrup
Instructions
Combine ingredients over rocks in a tall glass, stir, and garnish with lime and lemon.
Photo and recipe courtesy of chilledmagazine.com
Rainbow Paradise Cocktail
Ingredients
- 1 ounce Grenadine
- 1 cup Crushed Ice
- 4 ounces Pineapple Juice
- 2 ounces Coconut Rum
- 1 ounce Water
- 1/2 ounce Blue Curacao
- Orange Slice for Garnish (or citrus/fruit of choice)
Instructions
Add grenadine to a 12-ounce hurricane glass. Fill glass with ice. Combine pineapple juice and coconut rum in a glass measuring cup; slowly pour mixture over ice in glass. Combine water and blue curacao and slowly pour over pineapple-rum layer. Garnish with an orange slice or other fruit if desired.
Recipe courtesy of hy-vee.com.
