When it comes to Asian food, we have lots of expectations. We want it quick, we want it fresh, and we want it to be big on flavor. Thanks to the plentiful sushi and Asian cuisine options in Annapolis, we have a whole new set of expectations for this type of food. Nano Asian Dining [...]
It's true that we, as humans, greatly respond to our environment. In old literature, the author's description of the weather directly paralleled the mood of the characters. This happens in real life though, which is why we heed the advice of our mothers to save money for a rainy, boring day. At Paladar Latin Kitchen [...]
Annapolis' relationship with the Naval Academy goes WAY back to a mutiny by Midshipman Philip Spencer and two co-conspirators, their hanging on the yardarm and the subsequent decision to train midshipmen BEFORE they were sent out on ships. In 1845, the Secretary of the Navy, George Bancroft, decided that Annapolis was a "healthy and secluded" [...]
Some of the best events downtown are the free ones. Likewise, some of the best places to visit downtown are the numerous art galleries. Put the two together and you have the 23rd Annual Annapolis Art Walk, coming to downtown this Thursday, August 15. This longstanding tradition in the art community is open to the [...]
Art often marries with historical events, mostly because art is the medium for which to express feelings and occurrences. Art can capture images and expressions in a memorable, aesthetically pleasing way. The same is true for the artwork in The Annapolis Collection Gallery--the works, most notably by Ann Munro Wood, capture the feel of the [...]
Annapolis is great in the summertime thanks to live music, free things to do, and family events. See what's below and plan your fun. Annapolis Entertainment USNA Band entertains throughout the year, but not nearly as much as during summer. Live up the last bits of summer with live, free performances by the much loved [...]
There's an old, often contended belief that making a good first impression is of upmost importance. We can counter this statement in saying that personality and charisma trump appearance, and that is valid. Even still, appearance matters. Lucky for Annapolitan residents and visitors, downtown features chic shopping options for both men and women. Take some [...]
What could be better than celebrating with music? We celebrate Christmas with the good sounds of Bing Crosby; we enjoy July Fourth with upbeat summery tunes; and we even begin the start of sports games with the music of the National Anthem. Thus, it only makes sense to celebrate Navy's 238th birthday with music, which [...]
Humans have an inherent need to create. As kids, we imagined worlds faraway and conquered tasks too challenging for the real world, but were just the right amount of fun for our created world. As adults, what do we do that's creative? Compose spread sheets? Pull together dinner from a random assemblage of ingredients in [...]
When it comes to old things, do we automatically assume a love for them or must we first understand the old thing to enjoy it? This question bears some meaning on downtown's The Federal House Bar and Grille, established in 1830. The restaurant is of course old (as you can clearly tell from the interior), [...]