Wednesday, July 10, 2013

WENDY'S PRETZEL BACON CHEESEBURGER NOW ON SALE IN ROCKVILLE (VIDEO)

Wendy's has a new Pretzel Bacon Cheeseburger, and I have a review of it!

The pretzel burger contains a 1/4 pound 100% beef patty, American cheese slice, tomato slices, cheese sauce, 2 strips of bacon, and salad greens, rather than lettuce.

Taking center stage, of course, is the bakery-quality soft pretzel bun.

Friday, July 5, 2013

RUFFLES CRISPY FRIES REVIEW (VIDEO) - ORIGINAL AND CHEESE FLAVORS

I went to CVS, and found single-serving bags of new Ruffles Crispy Fries, in Original and Cheese varieties. Here's my review of both.

These snack "chips" resemble actual fast food french fries, and are made from fresh-cut potatoes, rather than corn (like Hot Fries). One unusual touch: you can actually heat these in the microwave for 30 seconds, if you want.

We're about to find out how successful these are at delivering a true French Fry Experience.

Thursday, July 4, 2013

FOURTH OF JULY BURGER SPECIAL AT HOOTERS OF ROCKVILLE

For those inept at grilling - or just too tired - Hooters is offering an Independence Day burger special:

Wednesday, July 3, 2013

ROCKVILLE FIREWORKS 2013

The big fireworks show on July 4th in Rockville is at Montgomery College.  You can park in the lots at the corner of Mannakee Street and Route 355, or in the lots on the Montgomery College campus.

A main stage will be set up in Lot 11 at Montgomery College, near Mannakee Street. At 7:00 PM, the Fugitive Brass Quintet will perform. They'll be followed by the Pinneberg Dancers at 7:30, and the
Rockville Concert Band at 8:00.

Then the real show - the fireworks - begins around 9:15 PM.

In the event of inclement weather, call 240-314-5022 to check the status of the fireworks.

Montgomery College is located at 51 Mannakee Street.

Monday, July 1, 2013

NANTUCKET'S REEF TO OPEN THIS MONTH IN ROCKVILLE (PHOTOS)

Nantucket's Reef, located at 9755 Traville Gateway Drive in Rockville, promises diners "the experience of dining right by the water on Nantucket," when it opens this month.

Dishes will be made Nantucket-style, and served amidst Cape Cod decor and ambiance.

Specialties will include Wicked Mussels, "Half-rack and tail," coconut and almond crusted Mahi, fresh fish, raw oysters and live lobsters.

For landlubbers, Nantucket's Reef will have prime cuts of meat, ribs and pasta.

Stay tuned for the opening date, and get your nautical attire ready, for the grand opening of Nantucket's Reef.

You can follow Nantucket's Reef on Facebook, and Twitter/Instagram (@NantucketsReef).