Sams Waterfront Cafe, a longtime Annapolis hangout, has a new name (Sams on the Waterfront), a new owner, a new chef and a new menu of contemporary American cuisine. Renovations are in the works to spruce up the place to match the loftier ambitions of the kitchen.

No matter what, you'll have a pleasant view of the water if you eat here; but the food needs to be very, very good at these prices ($30-$35 for many of the entrees). Find out if it is  in my review next week in the new Arts and Life section.
 

(Kenneth K. Lam/Sun Photographer)