Contest #1: one-letter restaurant rebranding
I'm rebooting the D@L contest with no offense intended for the charming contests that have previously run in this space.
Contest #1 -- One-letter re-branding
Cafe Hun -- Baltimore's best horse-yogurt
Puzo -- No one forgets to take our cannoli!
In this week's contest, you are to change exactly one letter (without scrambling or repositioning) in the name of a Baltimore area restaurant and supply a super brief explanation of, or come-on for, the re-branded eatery.
Contest deadline is Friday, October 8, 8 a.m. EDT
Posters may submit multiple entries, but only one entry per post, please. This week's prize is a a signed copy of What the Great Ate by Matthew Jacob and Mark Jacob.
Comments
Cafe Han: Finally, Baltimore gets good chinese!
Posted by: Eric | October 5, 2010 10:49 PM
The Blue Moan: Best erotic breakfast
Posted by: Lloyd Lachow | October 5, 2010 11:08 PM
McCormick and Schmuck's - fish done the wrong way.
multiple entries accepted, right?
Posted by: Lloydle | October 5, 2010 11:12 PM
Contests with no winners and secret rules/preferences? Very very disappointed,.
Fool me once ...
I'm done
Posted by: Owl Meat Gravy | October 5, 2010 11:16 PM
Potties: every convenience here!
Posted by: Lloiyed | October 5, 2010 11:30 PM
Golden West Cage--once you've ordered, you never get out.
Posted by: mitzi | October 5, 2010 11:36 PM
HA Sushi--if you think this is authentic, the joke's on you.
Posted by: mitzi | October 5, 2010 11:44 PM
Stone Moll Bakery and Cafe -- Where the gangstas get their bread
Posted by: Rachel Lachow | October 5, 2010 11:48 PM
Stone Moll Bakery and Cafe -- Where the gangstas get their bread
Posted by: Rachel Lachow | October 5, 2010 11:50 PM
SPairings ... gosh, there isn't much on that plate! (And what are all those numbers??)
Posted by: Returning Ecclesiastical Exile | October 5, 2010 11:59 PM
Rat Sushi: Authentic Baltimore, Hon!
Posted by: Justine | October 5, 2010 11:59 PM
The Pity Cafe - every cup of coffee comes with a box of whine
Posted by: Rahne Alexander | October 6, 2010 12:14 AM
Liquid Darth -- where the smoothies send you to the dark side
Posted by: Rahne Alexander | October 6, 2010 12:23 AM
profile testing sites
Posted by: ttddff3 | October 6, 2010 12:31 AM
profile testing sites HTML
Posted by: ttddff3 | October 6, 2010 12:33 AM
Sort of a repeat, but with different rationale...
Cafe Han, where you'll shoot first, eat second and ask questions later.
Posted by: Tyler | October 6, 2010 12:41 AM
yes, Lloydie -- multiple entries are welcome. But one per post.
-- RLG
Posted by: The Lachrymose Kid | October 6, 2010 12:42 AM
Job Squared -- every pizza is a curse from God
Posted by: Rahne Alexander | October 6, 2010 1:12 AM
The Prime Rub: where your steak and massage are equally well done
Posted by: jinbaltimore | October 6, 2010 1:41 AM
Sascha's 227 Cafe, with your hostess, Jackee!
Posted by: jinbaltimore | October 6, 2010 2:12 AM
Mad Liver Bar & Grill - come for the drinks,stay for the drinks
Posted by: federal hal | October 6, 2010 6:23 AM
Ding Show - we are right across from the Ritz Caberet
Posted by: ckg00 | October 6, 2010 8:37 AM
Tia Pepe - "Mom, why did Uncle Pepe go away for several months? And why is he now wearing a dress and lipstick?"
Posted by: zevonista | October 6, 2010 8:37 AM
Ding Show - we are right across from the Ritz Caberet
Posted by: ckg00 | October 6, 2010 8:38 AM
Battman's Deli - even superheroes gotta eat.
Posted by: Zevonista | October 6, 2010 8:46 AM
S&M Restaurant - You don't like our crabcakes? Our hostess, Mistress Lolita, will address your issues...NOW.
Posted by: zevonista | October 6, 2010 8:58 AM
Bitches -- Because someone had to do it.
Posted by: jaded watcher | October 6, 2010 8:59 AM
Bam's Kid - an Emeril Lagasse franchise
Posted by: Mint | October 6, 2010 9:01 AM
Brewer's Ark - two of every beer.
Posted by: Stagger Lee | October 6, 2010 9:18 AM
Hamilton Cavern - Since the only way to get more table space is to go down into the depths.
Posted by: Stagger Lee | October 6, 2010 9:19 AM
Oceandaire - A discounted restaurant, serving day old seafood out the back door of the kitchen.
Posted by: Stagger Lee | October 6, 2010 9:22 AM
DuCraw - Where the pretentiousness and overhyping of the beer is not matched by the underwhelming food.
Wait, you don't need to change a letter on that one.
Posted by: Stagger Lee | October 6, 2010 9:25 AM
Mr. Rain's Fan House - Hot from the humidity? Come bask here, where each table has a King Of Fans (tm) blowing right at it
Posted by: Stagger Lee | October 6, 2010 9:29 AM
Mr. Pain's Fun House - No forks, no spoons, only knives. Spicy food and all the stools are upside-down.
Pooper's Tavern - A classic American menu fashioned for toddlers.
Danker Than Blue - Purple Haze Steak is their specialty along with hydroponic side salads and lots of hemp seed.
Mulan - Chinese: The waiters look like men, but they aren't.
Jock's Bistro - Carbo-loaded menu with Lemon-Lime Gatorade Ice Cream for dessert. Complimentary bowls of salt tablets.
Posted by: bigphilmd | October 6, 2010 9:52 AM
Mathers Federal Hill Grill. Beaver done your way!
Posted by: Andy | October 6, 2010 9:59 AM
Mathers Federal Hill Grill. Beaver done your way!
Posted by: Andy | October 6, 2010 10:00 AM
Mathers Federal Hill Grill. Beaver done your way!
Posted by: Andy | October 6, 2010 10:01 AM
Dogfood Deli – for the socially conscious pooch
Posted by: Karen | October 6, 2010 10:05 AM
Terps -- Uh, Duh.
Posted by: Lime Green | October 6, 2010 10:06 AM
Big Bad Woff
An urban legendary Korean BBQ
Posted by: Under a RoCK | October 6, 2010 10:07 AM
Price Rib – What Adam had to pay when he ate there
Posted by: Karen | October 6, 2010 10:09 AM
Price Rib – What Adam had to pay with when he ate there
Posted by: Karen | October 6, 2010 10:09 AM
Salk - Vaccines and Foie Gras! Save your Spine, Destroy Your Heart!
Posted by: The Fever | October 6, 2010 10:10 AM
Jolt – Reaction to discovering the length of the waiting list for reservations
Posted by: Anonymous | October 6, 2010 10:11 AM
Diss Shirley’s – How you feel when they put you on the three hour waiting list
Posted by: Karen | October 6, 2010 10:13 AM
Blue Pill Tavern - where one dish makes you smaller and one dish makes you large
Posted by: Mint | October 6, 2010 10:14 AM
Tabu - Endangered seafood on the half shill
Posted by: Owl Meat Gravy | October 6, 2010 10:15 AM
Waste of China – What they wouldn’t eat, and sent across the Pacific for the rest of us
Posted by: Karen | October 6, 2010 10:15 AM
Very pithy material, gang. Excellent stuff.
Posted by: B>) | October 6, 2010 10:19 AM
Rocket to Penus --- a little known planet beyond the Oort Cloud
Posted by: Brad C. | October 6, 2010 11:03 AM
Nacho Bama's - first family favorite for kitchy atmosphere and Mexinan food.
Posted by: federal hal | October 6, 2010 11:04 AM
Just noticed the contest is until Friday! Too Long!
Posted by: Anonymous | October 6, 2010 11:21 AM
Suzie's Soma -- Relaaaaaaaaxxxxxxxxx
Posted by: Eric in Mt. Vernon | October 6, 2010 11:41 AM
Cutback - enjoy very limited menu at this Tribune Company cafeteria
Posted by: federal hal | October 6, 2010 11:57 AM
Just noticed the contest is until Friday! Too Long!
That's what she said!
Posted by: Michael Scott | October 6, 2010 12:01 PM
Herps - Midtown/Belvedere's First and only STD Bar.
Posted by: Joe Smith | October 6, 2010 12:11 PM
Lazo - We'll bring you your tapas - if we feel like it.
Posted by: Joe Smith | October 6, 2010 12:13 PM
Fubu Sushi - Once you go maki, you'll never go baki
Posted by: Justin Timberland | October 6, 2010 12:17 PM
Josh Sushi - We're Just Messing with You : We have no Sushi!
Posted by: Mt Vernon Guy | October 6, 2010 12:17 PM
Human Taste - Neanderthal Prices
Posted by: Razorbahr | October 6, 2010 12:28 PM
Mr. Pain's Fun House - No forks, no spoons, only knives. Spicy food and all the stools are upside-down.
Posted by: bigphilmd | October 6, 2010 12:28 PM
Herps = 2 changes
Burps -- We add extra carbonation to our beers for that extra KICK!
Posted by: John Brown | October 6, 2010 12:29 PM
Pooper's Tavern - A classic American menu fashioned for toddlers.
Posted by: bigphilmd | October 6, 2010 12:29 PM
Danker Than Blue - Purple Haze Steak is their specialty along with hydroponic side salads and lots of hemp seed.
Posted by: bigphilmd | October 6, 2010 12:30 PM
Mulan - Chinese: The waiters look like men, but they aren't.
Posted by: bigphilmd | October 6, 2010 12:31 PM
Jock's Bistro - Carbo-loaded menu with Lemon-Lime Gatorade Ice Cream for dessert. Complimentary bowls of salt tablets.
Posted by: bigphilmd | October 6, 2010 12:32 PM
Beast @ 4 East: hi, I'm Sasquatch, and I'll be your server this evening.
Posted by: LL | October 6, 2010 1:55 PM
Les Folies Brassierie - comfortable accommodations for parties of two.
Posted by: LL | October 6, 2010 2:00 PM
Terp's "cuz that's how it's frickin spelled"
Posted by: Tif | October 6, 2010 2:12 PM
The repeats have started. Its over.
Yah, Friday was too long. I might move up the deadline.
Posted by: Anonymous | October 6, 2010 2:17 PM
Grand Cry--a real tears-in-your-pinot-noir kind of joint.
Posted by: mitzi | October 6, 2010 2:52 PM
I came to this too late--all the good ones have been taken! But has anyone else noticed how much the artwork looks like the Joaquin Phoenix character in Gladiator?
Posted by: Dahlink | October 6, 2010 2:53 PM
I'm too lazy for catchphrases today. Someone else can mess with these;
-Musty Scupper
-McCormick & Schmuck's Seafood
-Pukem Ethopian
-Nogo De Chao
-Moron's the Steakhouse
-Zip & Bite Restaurant (Just one mile from the block!)
-Mama's On the Half Shelf
-Max's Paphouse
Posted by: Paul_D | October 6, 2010 3:24 PM
Dahlink, I was thinking it looks more like a Bajoran Frida Kahlo.
Posted by: Laura Lee | October 6, 2010 3:33 PM
Joaquin Phoenix is Mongolian?
Posted by: B>P | October 6, 2010 4:30 PM
Double-D-Diner (we make Hooter's look like children!)
Posted by: Lone Lady | October 6, 2010 5:09 PM
Cooter's - when the Owl Bar isn't enough
Posted by: Ell Ell | October 6, 2010 5:09 PM
hah! mayhaps the Double-D-Diner and the Brassierie can hook up? In the back, of course...
Posted by: Ell Ell | October 6, 2010 5:11 PM
An Poitin Shil - highly stylized, fully realized Irish concept reataurant with bangin' shepherd's pie
Posted by: federal hal | October 6, 2010 5:14 PM
Galt - for the self-made industrialist
Posted by: El Elle | October 6, 2010 5:15 PM
Lone Lady--where you been, girl? And Laura Lee, that would have to be Frida on steroids, don't you think?
Points--two of them--to federal hal--bangin'!
Posted by: Dahlink | October 6, 2010 9:43 PM
Sex instead of Mex at Power Plant
Posted by: ejbenzer | October 6, 2010 10:05 PM
fake trout - but so delicious
salo - or the 120 days of foie gras
ding, hon!
rak won - their hot pot ain't nothin to ...
Posted by: Zach | October 6, 2010 10:46 PM
Cresh - Good, where the eating is.
Posted by: Spoons | October 7, 2010 1:09 AM
Caesar's Ded - join us on St. Patrick's Day for Chef Brutus' debut.
Posted by: federal hal | October 7, 2010 6:06 AM
Attman's Dali - Corned Beef to die for...and come back again.
Posted by: Joel | October 7, 2010 10:50 AM
I've been calling Houlihan's "Hooligans" for years.
Posted by: Tripple Lindy | October 7, 2010 2:12 PM
One Ryed Mikes' - Many sandwiches, only one bread.
Posted by: Billzappa | October 7, 2010 2:15 PM
Five Gays - Not that there's anything wrong with that.
Posted by: Doug | October 7, 2010 3:04 PM
Alewafe - Oliver Twist would ask for more.
Posted by: Doug | October 7, 2010 3:16 PM
Johnny Cad's - Skaters don't do lunch.
Posted by: Doug | October 7, 2010 3:27 PM
Sticky Vice - Vegans like internet porn too.
Posted by: Doug | October 7, 2010 3:40 PM
Annabel Pee Tavern - Poe was known to like it kinky after a bender.
Posted by: Doug | October 7, 2010 4:06 PM
The Wife Market -- ask about our special tasting menu (if you know what we mean).
Posted by: hmpstd | October 7, 2010 4:43 PM
Oh ... my ... GOD, I have SO missed this kind of stuff. I laughed so hard that ... well, let's just say I have a middle-aged woman's bladder and leave it at that. THANKS Y'ALL!!
Posted by: Dottie | October 8, 2010 10:08 PM