More on Taverna Corvino, Volt and other news
I always have trouble finding my Table Talk column on the Web site on Wednesdays; that's why I like to provide you with a link. This week I talk in detail about the new Taverna Corvino where Juniors was. And, oh yes, please note the shout out to Zevonista's favorite charity. (See, there are perks to being a regular contributor to Dining@Large.)
While you're at it, it's always amusing to see last week's Top 10 translated to this week's print edition, and check out which comments were included.
As I was writing this, I got the following e-mail from Jerry: ...
Ms. Large,
I look forward to your trip to Frederick to review the Volt restaurant. When Charleston went to a small plate menu, I thought it was well overpriced, even though the food was still delicious. Wait till you see the portions at Volt. Stuart, in the reader's talk back section, really nailed it. I've often wondered why anyone would buy a bottle of wine at this type of restaurant. There's certainly not enough food to accompany it.
That certainly makes me want to drive to Frederick as soon as possible. On the other hand, these aren't people I know personally, so I don't know what a normal portion is to them.
I wish you could see all of Jed Kirschbaum's beautiful photos from the Taverna Corvino shoot. Well, actually you will because I'll be using all of them sooner or later on this blog.
(Jed Kirschbaum/Sun photographer)
Comments
Perks of being a regular include a plug for one's favorite charity? Let's see, my 401k has really taken a beating lately ...
Posted by: Dahlink | March 18, 2009 4:27 PM
When I clicked on this topic from the main blog display I got this message...
"There has been an error of some kind. Ack!"
Non discretionary quote.
Posted by: LEC | March 18, 2009 4:39 PM
Speaking of Table Talk, it looks like the building where Three... is is for sale: http://baltimore.craigslist.org/off/1077401914.html
I hope this doesn't disrupt what Three... has going on there.
Thanks for the tip! EL
Posted by: Bob UU | March 18, 2009 4:44 PM
Keep in mind that it is the building that is up for sale – on Craig's List, quite a lame way to sell a building.
Posted by: Owl Meat Gravy 2 | March 18, 2009 5:31 PM
The Three... building at 2901 East Baltimore Street is currently owned by Patterson Park Community Development Corporation, which recently filed for bankruptcy, and I suspect that the bankruptcy is the primary reason for the sale.
Posted by: hmpstd | March 18, 2009 5:40 PM
The building where Three... is has had a for sale sign on it for months. I wouldn't assume it has anything to do with the restaurant.
Posted by: Hal Laurent | March 18, 2009 5:56 PM
The building where Three... is has been for sale for at least 6 months. The PPCDC owned it, and they've been trying to offload all their property for at least that long (City Paper really softballed their problems.).
Posted by: Lissa | March 18, 2009 5:58 PM
I think the buyer of the building should require them to remove the ... from the end of the name as a condition for honoring the lease.
Posted by: Hal Laurent | March 18, 2009 6:54 PM
I'd agree, Hal. Silliness.
Posted by: Lissa | March 18, 2009 9:01 PM
What ... the hell ... are ... the three ... dots ... supposed ... to ... mean ... ? An ellipsis implies that something is missing, What are they hiding?!?!!?
Posted by: Owl Meat Gravy 2 – Otter-City Rebel Motorcyle Gang | March 18, 2009 9:49 PM
I'm sure ... when the owners hit on the name (about 2.30am at the end of a very long meeting) it was thought either clever or cute ... or God help us, both.
Posted by: Robert (the Single One) | March 19, 2009 5:21 AM
I imagine it was 25 or 6 to 4, right after someone said, "Hey, let's get the cat high..."
Posted by: Owl Meat Gravy 2 – Otter-City Rebel Motorcyle Club | March 19, 2009 7:34 AM
I went to Volt a couple weeks ago for brunch with Head Picky Eater (my mom) and we really enjoyed it. I had lamb burger (really tender, not gamey at all) and my mom had caramelized French toast (just sweet enough).
Portion-wise? We were pleasantly full, so I'd say they were larger than small plates, smaller than a dish at Applebee's - not that there's anything wrong with Applebee's.
Posted by: linz | March 19, 2009 8:47 AM