What’s not to like about Junior's? Simple, the food.

Tell us more. I had a good meal there, but I'd be interested in what went wrong with yours.

Three...

On my last few visits, the food hasn't been as good as it was last summer, except for the new desserts. The goat yogurt with lavender honey, pomegranate seeds and ground pistachios was amazing.

Thanks very much. You get the Great Googling Award. And don't forget to take the crack blogware's stupid x out before href when you link. (I did it for you.)

And, look! Three has a blog.

see comments:

http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/dining/reviews/blog/2008/02/next_sundays_review_19.html

Thanks.

My husband I absolutely love Three… It is a wonderful neighborhood restaurant, cozy, quaint and reasonably priced. I enjoy their cream of mushroom soup and shrimp cakes. I highly recommend trying it again.

Wow! I must tell you that I have been under the weather for several days and not going on line. I knew that this blog was a dynamic place but you really get a feel for how dynamic when you are away from it for a while. It will take me a couple of hours to catch up.

As to your list. I like that you gave specifics as to why you chose them. I am looking forward to visiting the seven of them to which we have not been. First on my list is Abacrombie. I had intended to go and then they closed so I am definitely going to make sure I am there very soon.

I got worried about you. Ever since you went after Copy Desk Chief John for me, I feel more secure when you're around.

What about Salt?

I reviewed it in June 2006. This is just restaurants I've been to in 2007 and 2008.

Have you tried the other Lebanese Taverna in Rockville? They bill that as more of a laid back carryout place and for some reason my wife and I have had better and more consistent food than in the fancier sister in Harbor East.

I second b Bistro and we go there often and would love to move to Bolton Hill just for that restaurant - simply lovely.

I've never tried it. That's why I like updates on this blog from readers, because I tend to try places when they're at their best: Past the just-opened stage but when they're still trying really hard.

You are too sweet. As I have been reading some of the recent posts, I would say that you should feel just a little insecure. lol

Great choices! I haven't been to Abacrombie but it's always nice to be reminded of a pre/post-symphony place to go. One thing that bugs me - I checked out the menu on their website, and "Parmigiano" was spelled three different ways, not one of them correctly. Am I being overly fussy, or has it simply become too much to ask of higher-end restaurants to spell ingredients correctly?

I think you aren't being overly fussy.

One-Eye'd Mikes. And always ask about the specials. The food is much better than the prices suggest, and the nautical theme is cheery. Plus, they have a pretty good sized deck, for when the weather cooperates.

Amicci's for the great new bar and unbeatable comfort food. They even have decently priced bottles of wine.

As Elizabeth's podmate for a while, I had the good fortune of occasionally being invited on reviews (always a treat), but the only place I've gone back to multiple times is Big Bad Wolf House of Barbecue on Harford Road. Great food, great sauces, unbeatable prices.

Great list. I still don't get Cinghiale; still seems like it belongs in Inner Harbor. We ate at Three two weeks ago and all of us liked the food and would return. I also had a bad meal at Junior's, but I would go back. Sauté is open and was very busy on Saturday. We tried some of the appetizers, like fried oysters and duck nachos, and they were good. Menu is American bistro (their description) and has usual salmon/burger entrees. I haven't decided about the place.

Thanks for the update. I finally got hold of them with your earlier help.

I've got to be honest. My friends and I have a nickname for Abacrombie: "Abacrappy." On a visit last year, my fish came out overcooked more than 2 1/2 hours after we sat at the table. The restaurant comped our dessert, and the waitress apologized profusely, saying they were short-staffed. But we still spent more than $150 for food that was horribly prepared. I'm told there's been chef/owner changes. So I hope, Elizabeth, that the kitchen is now in order.

Yes, I went recently and the new people seem to have it together. Maybe they went out and caught the fish.

What about Sammy's?

I reviewed it in July 2006. These are just from the past year (and the couple of months of this year).

Even though it's out of the way for me, the Iron Bridge Wine Company is where I don't mind going back again and again. For some reason, wine always seems to taste better there. The only down side is it can be difficult to get a table.

Are you talking about the new Abacrombie's? I hope so, because the old one was one of our favorites. I'm startled by the negative comments.

I'm talking about the one that just opened with new owner, chef and general manager.

SK: The Big Bad Wolf sooooo knows how to BBQ. I'm glad I live close by.

And speaking of cheap and superb -Lately, I'm hopelessly addicted to Samos. I can't stop going. I can't stop thinking about going. I way overtip the waitress because the food is so good. I drag everyone I know there every chance I get. Does this happen to anyone else with a place? Help me! It takes forever to get to Greek Town from almost everywhere. Why can't I stop??

Woodberry Kitchen! Oh EL, how could you??? After the way they treated our feathered friend.....

:)

I'm trying to rise above.

I'm excited to hear about your dinner at the new Abacrombie. Could you post a thread about it?

If it were just dinner, I would. But since it's a review, you'll need to wait until March 16 or the print edition will get annoyed I scooped it.

Three... has a myspace page.
http://www.myspace.com/threerestaurant

The Universe did not want me to be with WK. It had other plans. At least voodoopork made a new friend in Tobit.

Ahhh Three... they are fun to go to considering how close they are to my house. I agree the cream of mushroom soup is yummy, they add whole grain mustard to it which just KILLS. So good. I'm totally stealing that when I make my cream of mushroom. ALSO.. the switch from the dangerously delicious pies to actual in house desserts has been brilliant. Pot o' creme is Badass delicious, though the boys swear that there apple cake is to die for with the whiskey butter.

It looks like I'm definitely going to have to try Three. Between the raves and the menu on the site that Lissa posted.

Please report back. (It's really hard not to put an exclamation point here.)

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i'd be more than happy to make you your own pompano when you come in next...as long as it's still on the spring menu... :)
-j

thanks elizabeth for the shout out about not using a name that is unique, but i'm a bit stubborn. i had the opportunity to try juniors, and it wasn't very good. service was fine, but the food was below average. i tried the pasta with calamari meatballs. it bastardized a fantastic ingredient, and it was fishy. i know chefs need to come up with uses for expiring products, but meatballs are not the answer. they should have thrown it into a bouillabaisse so the fishy taste could be overpowered. my portion was unbelievably small, unbelievably underseasoned, and i had the mushy tomato issue as well. i am a bit put off by a kitchen that would think they could serve fresh tomatoes at this time of year, it's a bit amateur.

go back to nak won, a personal favorite, ignore the sake and head straight for the soju. they have it, and it's tasty.

Myself and several friends love wine bars. We've been there several times in the last two months and still think it is a nice place to hang out and have some wine, but the food just isn't very good.

The salads are actually probably the best part- but several of the apps and entrees we've tried have been sub-par.