The downtown of the city of Frederick Maryland, an hour away from the Washington DC, just celebrated its diverse dining options with a restaurant week. Here are some of the deliciousness found in Frederick, listed alphabetically by the restaurant’s name. There are no reviews of dish – just their photos –  because “a picture is worth a thousand words”. We recommend you to explore these and more of  Frederick’s deliciousness on your own!

Brewer’s Alley

Chicken kimchi spring roll served with oil made of basil and chives.

Smoked pork belly; Baked cod topped with dijon bread crumbs and tomato basil served with roasted garlic mashers

Flourless chocolate cake

Firestone’s Culinary Tavern

Shrimp on a slice of bison sausage on top of grits served with buttermilk biscuit.

Red Horse Restaurant

Flounder florentine rolls stuffed with spinach and cheese

Roasted lean pork tenderloin with a savory homemade herb rub

Shab Row Bistro

Honor Amongst Thieves: Vodka, ginger-flavored liqueur, slice of green apple spiced with allspice, cloves, star anise etc.

Mixologist Alex Strange preparing Honor Amongst Thieves

Goat cheese ravioli served with broccoli rabe, sage in a butter sauce

Wine store in Shab Row Bistro

VOLT

Chef Bryan Voltaggio’s VOLT restaurant showcasing seasonal entreés

Breadsticks in VOLT

Salsify with quince, country ham, hazelnuts

Cheese platter with four types of cheese served with whole wheat walnut toast

Sweetbreads with sunchokes, black kale, bacon

Ravioli; made with black trumpet mushrooms, parsley root, vegetable ash

Ride – Chevrolet Volt

Chevrolet Volt, plug-in electric and gas car, was loaned to me by GM Northeast for the trip to Frederick. This 2011 Motor Trend Car award winning car made possible these restaurant trips from Washington DC to Frederick possible.

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