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New law avoids Inheritance Tax for Domestic Partners!
On October 1, 2023, a new Maryland law went into effect regulating how couples may register as Domestic Partners and the information required in a Domestic Partnership Agreement. Senate Bill 792 (SB 792) extends significant protections and benefits to qualifying Domestic Partners navigating the complexities of dying without a Will. Before October 1, Domestic Partners were essentially considered legal strangers, with no entitlement to inherit from their deceased partners unless explicitly named in a Will. The law now empowers surviving partners of registered Domestic Partnerships with rights equivalent to those of spouses in intestate estates. The expanded rights for Domestic Partners include the ability to inherit a portion or the entirety of the decedent’s assets. Furthermore, they can now qualify for the family allowance, a benefit previously reserved solely for surviving spouses. Another significant change is the priority of appointment to serve as the Personal Representative for their partner’s estate, granting them rights they were previously denied. However, like any legal transformation, there are exceptions. While surviving spouses in Maryland have the option to claim up to half of the net estate if dissatisfied with their share under the deceased spouse’s Will, registered Domestic Partners do not enjoy the same privilege. One of the most significant benefits of the new law, however, comes in the form of Inheritance Tax exemption. Maryland’s Inheritance Tax, a 10-11% levy on inherited assets, historically had numerous exemptions, but Domestic Partners were not among them. Until the enactment of SB 792, Domestic Partners were only granted a limited exemption on the Inheritance Tax for a jointly owned primary residence. The new Maryland law, however, brings about a major change. Surviving partners in registered Domestic Partnerships are now fully exempt from all Inheritance Taxes. Although a Domestic Partnership Agreement is beneficial to a surviving partner, the Agreement does not replace the need or benefit of proper Estate Planning documents. Your Advance Medical Directive and Financial Power of Attorney will allow someone else, your Agent, to speak on your behalf, avoiding Guardianship proceedings in time of a crisis. A Will allows you to specifically identify who will receive your assets when you are gone, who will handle your Estate, and who should act as Guardians of your children if they are minors when you pass away. A Revocable Living Trust has the additional benefit of helping your family and beneficiaries avoid the Probate process which can take a year or longer to complete and is costly. If you need help protecting your money and loved ones in the event of death or disability, call us at 301-414-8782 or self-schedule online at www.lenaclarklegal.com. Sign up for our monthly newsletter: https://bit.ly/LOLACnewsletter
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PUBLISHERS Shawn Dewees Joseph Silovich Editor-in-Chief Guy Fletcher Assistant Editor Nancy Luse Graphic Designers Alexandra Barr Ian Sager Contributing Writers April Bartel Jody Brumage Lisa Gregory Scott Grove
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When it first opened on East Street in 2018, Spinners Pinball Arcade quickly drew fans for its vintage (and not-so-vintage) games, as well as an inclusive environment that promoted its accessibility to all players. Now, Spinners has moved to a newer, bigger location in the old Frederick Towne Mall. BY NAOMI PEARSON / PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARK YOUNGBLOOD
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Frederick County’s abundant dining scene is no secret, with many white tablecloth restaurants catering to locals and tourists alike. But an emerging community in the dining industry is the expanding variety of establishments offering creative, tasty cuisine from around the world. BY APRIL BARTEL / PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARK YOUNGBLOOD
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62 On the Table— Pistarro’s 64—Tiny Plates 66—Cravings 72 Trending—Worman’s Mill Park 74—Stylin’ 76—Tell Us 78 On the Road— 76—Postcards 80—You’re Here 82 April Calendar of Events 94 Reflections — Aime Motter Awl 96 Past Time— Before the Church
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EDITOR’S NOTE
Photo Detectives Guy Fletcher / Editor-In-Chief / gfletcher@fredmag.com
While being a magazine editor has its own fulfillment, I would be lying if I said I wouldn’t love to have Garry Adelman’s job. Adelman, who lives in Brunswick, is chief historian with the American Battlefield Trust. He’s the face of the organization that works to preserve the nation’s battlefields. You have likely seen Garry on documentaries and YouTube videos speaking about the Civil War. Long before writer Lisa Gregory proposed writing a story about Garry, I had been a fan of his work. In fact, had I known Garry lived in Frederick County, I probably would have jumped on the story myself. Where I find particular kinship with Garry is his interest in examining historic photos and searching for their modern locations. It’s
something we do every month with the magazine’s “Then & Now” page, but Garry has turned this kind of investigative work into a career. He even founded the Center for Civil War Photography. Please read Lisa’s story about Garry’s path to becoming one of the nation’s most recognizable Civil War experts in “Battlefield Detective,” starting on page 28. It was a coincidence that I edited Lisa’s story the same day last month that I received a submission from Amy L. Metzger Hunt, curator at Heritage Frederick. Amy writes our “Uncovered” page that tells the stories
behind the items in Heritage Frederick’s collection. For this month’s issue, Amy submitted a nearly century-old watercolor painting of a home in Frederick, purportedly on South Bentz Street. The painter was Bertram G. Bruestle, who excelled as both an artist and ornithologist. See “Street Scene” on page 15. But the exact location of the home is a mystery. I went to Google Street View and “walked” on South Bentz, looking for a match. I found nothing that looked like the painting, but it’s important to note that there are homes in that neighborhood, and throughout Frederick, that have been razed in the years since the painting was created. There is a chance the house no longer exists. But I did find a house just off Bentz on Phebus Avenue that looks very similar to the painting, including the metal roof, covered porch and picket fence. The house even faces Bentz Street on an angle. Is it the house? Amy says it “could be.” Take a walk down Bentz Street and be the judge yourself. Our other feature story for this spring dining issue of Frederick Magazine looks at the rapidly growing international food scene. It’s now possible to taste dishes from around the globe without leaving the county. April Bartel’s story, “Delicious in Every Language,” begins on page 48. I hope you enjoy these stories and the rest of Frederick Magazine this month. Have a safe and happy April. FM
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How Income Taxes Work Taxpayers and businesses spend an estimated 7.1 billion hours a year complying with tax-filing requirements, which is worth $388 billion in economic value just to comply with tax regulations. As complex as the details of taxes can be, the income tax process is fairly straightforward. However, the majority of Americans would rather not spend time with the process, which explains why half hire a tax professional to assist in their annual filing. Remember, this material is not intended as tax or legal advice. Please consult a professional with tax or legal experience for specific information regarding your individual situation.
Getting Started
The tax process starts with income, and generally, most income received is taxable. A taxpayer’s gross income includes income from work, investments, interest, pensions, as well as other sources. The income from all these sources is added together to arrive at the taxpayer’s gross income. What’s not considered income? Gifts, inheritances, workers’ compensation benefits, welfare benefits, or cash rebates from a dealer or manufacturer. From gross income, adjustments are subtracted. These adjustments may include retirement plan contributions, half of self-employment, and other items. The result is the adjusted gross income.
From adjusted gross income, deductions are subtracted. With deductions, taxpayers have two choices: the standard deduction or itemized deductions. The standard deduction amount varies based on filing status, as shown on this chart: Chart Source: IRS.gov, 2025 Itemized deductions can include state and local taxes, charitable contributions, the interest on a home mortgage, and certain unreimbursed job expenses, among other things. Keep in mind that there are limits on the amount of state and local taxes that can be deducted. Once deductions have been subtracted, the result is taxable income. Taxable income leads to gross tax liability. But it’s not over yet. Any tax credits are then subtracted from the gross tax liability. Taxpayers may receive credits for a variety of items, including energy-saving improvements. The result is the taxpayer’s net tax. Understanding how the tax process works is one thing. Doing the work is quite another. 1. TaxFoundation.org, August 27, 2025 2. IRS.gov, 2025 3. The tax code allows an individual to gift up to $19,000 per person in 2026 without triggering any gift or estate taxes. An individual can give
away up to $15,000,000 without owing any federal tax. Couples can leave up to $30,000,000 without owing any federal tax. Also, keep in mind that some states may have their own estate tax regulations. This material is not intended as tax or legal advice. Please consult a professional with tax or legal experience for specific information regarding your individual situation. 4. The mortgage interest deduction is the first $750,000 of the loan for a home and the state and local income taxes deduction is capped at $40,400 for 2026. The content is developed from sources believed to be providing accurate information. The information in this material is not intended as tax or legal advice. It may not be used for the purpose of avoiding any federal tax penalties. Please consult legal or tax professionals for specific information regarding your individual situation. This material was developed and produced by FMG Suite to provide information on a topic that may be of interest. FMG Suite is not affiliated with the named broker-dealer, state- or SEC-registered investment advisory firm. The opinions expressed and material provided are for general information, and should not be considered a solicitation for the purchase or sale of any security. Copyright FMG Suite.
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Street Scene By Amy L. Metzger Hunt / Curator, Heritage Frederick
During Bertram G. Bruestle’s years in Maryland in the 1930s, he painted several local homes and landscapes.
This watercolor painting by Bertram G. Bruestle of a home near South Bentz Street was recently added to the collection of Heritage Frederick. Bruestle, whose father was a notable painter, was born in 1902, and grew up moving between New York City in the colder months and the artists’ colony his father belonged to in Lyme, Conn., in the warmer months. Bertram’s time in Connecticut, exploring meadows, farm fields, woods, streams and the shore, had a profound impact on his interests and pursuits as an adult, leading him to become an ornithologist and artist. In the 1920s, he moved to Maryland, where he was a popular and entertaining lecturer and wrote on bird life for the state Game Department, the state Board of Education and the National Association of Audubon Societies.
In 1929 and 1930, he was affectionately known as the “Bird Man” to children across the state as he visited all Maryland elementary schools as part of his work with the Maryland Conservation Commission, teaching children to identify native birds and the importance of conserving natural resources. In the summer of 1930, Bruestle married Mildred L. Buckey of Frederick. Mildred was the only child of William A. Buckey, a Frederick salesman, and Mary R. Chew Buckey. Bertram and Mildred spent the early years of their married life moving back and forth between the Buckey home on Elm Street and the Bruestle family home in Connecticut. When Bruestle’s father passed away in 1939, the couple inherited his home and moved permanently to Connecticut. FM fredMAG 15
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UP ABOVE Araby Park, just south of Monocacy National Battlefield, awaits the boys and girls of spring and summer to take its fields. FM Photography By Michael DeMattia
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GALLERIES / HOME DESIGN Eastside Artists’ Gallery Primitive Homespuns Take Root GIFT SHOPS Frederick MADE The Lerner Collection The Little Pottery Shop WAVELENGTH WEAR CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES Diamond Couture Bridal Footlights A Perfect Fit Bra Boutique Relove & Rewind Thrift and Vintage Talbots & Talbots Petites Teresa’s Treasures CRAFTS & SUPPLIES Charlotte’s Cottage Quilt Shop Frederick Clay Studio I Made This! Primitive Homespuns Wool & Needleworks FOOD & DRINK Frederick Coffee Co. & Café Frederick Fudge & Ice Cream Sanctuary: Modern Kitchen Shab Row Tea Emporium SERVICES Amada Senior Care The Cook’s Kitchen The Cutting Board My Sewing Studio Parent Resource Center Stadtkind Photography Steve Hissey Guitar Studio Wolfe’s Antique Furniture Restoration & Refinishing
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History Museum Opens New Exhibits
By Guy Fletcher
Each April, Heritage Frederick begins planning the exhibits in its Museum of Frederick County History for the following year, pulling together ideas that are topical and interesting. Museum staff also want to make sure they have enough artifacts for an exhibit. It means pulling many items from Heritage Frederick’s vast collection, but it also means asking private collectors or organizations to lend items. “Sometimes the ideas for a potential exhibit will point to things we have in our collection and sometimes it will point us to community partners,” explains Jody Brumage, archivist for Heritage Frederick. This year is no different. With the United States celebrating
its 250th anniversary this year, it made sense for the museum to explore the county’s role in the Revolutionary period with “Cultivating Independence.” The exhibit talks about the county’s indigenous and colonial history and its role in the war, with artifacts such as the sword of patriot Peter Mantz and a pewter flagon and basin from the Monocacy Congregation, one of the earliest German religious organizations in the county. The exhibit covers some familiar
famous names from Frederick’s past, including John Hanson, Thomas Johnson and Charles Carroll of Carrollton. “But we also talk about the contributions of the everyday person in Frederick County,” Brumage says, such as the farmers who played a critical role in feeding the Continental Army. All Saints Streets was one of the city’s original streets laid out in 1745 and for most of the nearly three centuries since its houses, businesses, churches, fraternal organizations and schools have been the center of the local African American community. The new “All Saints Street” exhibit at the museum invites visitors to walk down this unique throughfare and glimpse how both ordinary and extraordinary people lived, worked, struggled and succeeded during the era from enslavement and Jim Crow through World War II and Civil Rights. In shining the light on the community, the museum was faced with a challenge. “How can we bring some of the spirit of the street to the museum?” Jim Callear, longtime museum tour guide and volunteer asks rhetorically. One solution was the introduction of a video that uses narration and historical photographs to tell the story of All Saints Street. For much of the 20th century, Frederick County led the nation in the produc-
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Unity Campaign Wraps Up The United Way of Frederick County held its annual Unity Campaign fundraiser last month to support 36 nonprofit partner organizations in the community. As of late March, the campaign has raised nearly $600,000.
tion of goldfish. “Growing Gold” takes a look at the history of the local goldfish industry, including a map of the more than a dozen fisheries and hatcheries that once existed through the county and the items used in goldfish production and transport. Many items in the exhibit are on loan to the museum from the Tresselt family that owned Hunting Creek Fisheries for three generations.
This year’s campaign once again focused on funding programs directly supporting the health, education and financial stability of ALICE (Asset-Limited, Income-Constrained, Employed) households. United Way’s ALICE Report identifies Frederick County as one of the most expensive jurisdictions in Maryland for those struggling to offset the cost of basic needs. The Unity Campaign serves as a critical fundraising and awareness campaign for the nonprofits involved. Participating nonprofits include Advocates for Homeless Families, Coalition for a Healthier Frederick, Helping Hands & Caring Hearts, Second Chances Garage, and many others. The campaign uses sponsor funds to build an incentive match and encourage individual donations. This year’s incentive match was made possible by gifts from Ausherman Family Foundation, Delaplaine Foundation, Natelli Communities and the Randall Family Donor-Advised Fund of the Community Foundation of Frederick County. Many local businesses also supported the match through point-of-sale campaigns or special events. “The Unity Campaign is a testament to what Frederick County can achieve when we come together to support our neighbors,” says Ken Oldham, president and CEO of United Way of Frederick County. For more information, visit www.unityfrederick.com.
Police Chief Survey
The City of Frederick is encouraging community members to participate in a public survey designed to help inform the selection of the city’s next chief of police.
The Museum of Frederick County History, 24 E. Church St., is open to visitors Thursday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit frederickhistory.org.
The chief position opened late last fall when former Chief of Police Jason Lando accepted the position as Pittsburgh’s top cop. Since then, Kevin Meyer has been serving as interim chief. As part of the recruitment of a permanent chief, the survey is seeking community perspectives on priorities, current strengths, areas for improvement and the qualities and leadership styles most desired in the next chief. Feedback collected will help guide the development of the leadership profile used throughout the selection process. The survey takes approximately five minutes to complete. Participation is voluntary and all responses will be aggregated to protect individual confidentiality. To complete the survey, visit communityfeedback.opengov.com/portals/frederickmd/Issue_14883. The survey will close April 18. fredMAG 19
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50 YEARS CELEBRATED BY ARTS COUNCIL The half-century anniversary of the Frederick Arts Council is being celebrated by local artists participating in “Celebrating 50 Years of Creative Community” exhibition, which runs through April 10 at the Annapolis Treasury Building, 80 Calvert St., hosted by the office of the comptroller.
“We’re delighted to be celebrating this significant milestone of the Frederick Arts Council with a showcase of artists that make a significant impact on the community. The FAC will continue to support artists through this celebration initiative with an array of opportunities to showcase the impact of the arts. We are so grateful to all who have participated and are continuing to make our community immensely vibrant,” says Louise Kennelly, executive director. “As we reflect on the past 50 years, we are even more inspired to be thinking of the future. We thank Comptroller Brooke Lierman for being so supportive of the arts.” A virtual representation of the show can be found at www.frederickartscouncil.org.
Elementary Students Excell at Archery After placing first in the Maryland National Archery in the Schools Program tournament last month, New Midway/Woodsboro Elementary’s archery team is headed to Kentucky May 7-9 for the national competition. The state tournament also saw Mikayla Dorsey placing first out of 82 female archers, with other local students placing as top ten archers for both male and female divisions. Gary Burgess and Susan Cox, who coach the team along with Kalli DeBella, started the program with support from the Monocacy Valley Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation and Shirley and Gene Long, who made the initial donations to begin the program at the school. Cox says archery “has always been extremely popular with our students.”
BUS BUDDIES PROMISES A WILD RIDE The public bus is a world unto itself, especially when you encounter the same people every day, with a few odd characters that just happily show up to make the journey interesting. Come along for the ride when Endangered Species (Theatre) Project presents a two-act comedy, Bus Buddies, on April 10-12 and May 1-3, at the Schaeffer Center, 26 E. 2nd St., on the campus of Evangelical Lutheran Church. Friday and Saturday shows are at 7 p.m. and Sunday matinees are at 3 p.m. The play is directed by Christine Mosere and written by Nancy Luse, based on her years of riding Transit to her job at The Frederick News-Post where she wrote a blog, Another One Rides the Bus. Regular Transit riders may recognize some of the play’s characters, especially drivers Vernon and Rita. There’s also a group of women who hold their diet club meetings in the back and a hot-shot
investigative reporter who lost his driver’s license and has to ride the bus, all the while uncovering the shady mayor’s plot to sideline public transportation. Mrs. Timmons is another part of this world, lending an element of the rich and famous to everyday life with all the stories of her late husband, Henry. Sit back and enjoy the ride. www.esptheatre.org
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LEPRECHAUN LUAU More than 400 attendees enjoyed a selection of Irish fare at Leprechaun Luau XIV and danced the evening away to live music from Crash the Limo. Raffles were awarded throughout the night, including a grand prize cruise vacation for two. All proceeds support the Rotary Club of Frederick’s Community Partnership Grants. Since 2022, the Rotary Club has provided $273,306 in grants and direct support programs to Frederick organizations aligned with Rotary’s focus areas. www.theleprechaunluau.com
NEW SCHOOL Frederick County Executive Jessica Fitzwater, Frederick County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Cheryl L. Dyson, Middletown Middle School Principal Brianna Zeoli and Middletown Elementary School Principal Jan Hollenbeck joined other leaders to break ground on a building to house middle and elementary students. The building is scheduled to open for the 2027-28 school year.
51 YEARS OF EXPO The 51st Home & Garden Expo, hosted by the Frederick County Building Industry Association and featuring more than 160 exhibitors, was held recently at the Frederick Fairgrounds. www.frederickbuilders.org
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CLUTCH THE FUTURE Coblentz Hall on the campus of Hood College was transformed from a student dining hall into an elegant boutique space for the Clutch the Future Purse Auction. More than 250 guests walked away with auction winnings that included designer purses, mystery boxes and experiences. All proceeds benefit the programs of Woman to Woman Mentoring. www.womantowomanmentoring.org
ORIENTEERING NATIONAL CHAMPIONS For the third year in a row, the team from Governor Thomas Johnson High School took top honors at the Navy National Orienteering Championship, held this year at San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park in Alachua, Fla. Orienteering requires participants to use a compass and map to navigate through diverse and usually unfamiliar terrain. The 10-member Thomas Johnson team is part of the school’s Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps. www.patriotnjrotc.com
RACE TO FEED The 5th annual Race to Feed Frederick took place at Hood College’s Ronald J. Volpe Athletic Center. The event, sponsored by Blessings in a Backpack, featured teams representing local businesses and organizations filling 5,000 bags with nonperishable food for local students. Blessings in a Backpack’s Frederick chapter combats food insecurity by serving 3,400 students in 32 schools. www. frederick.blessingsinabackpack.org
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Ninth Corps of the U.S. Army embarks at Aquia Creek Landing, Va., in February 1863.
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As a young man, Garry Adelman was absolutely obsessed with the Civil War, particularly with the photos taken during the conflict. Sometimes, he was a little too obsessed. “I used to make people hate the Civil War, because I was craving someone to talk about it, anybody to talk about it,” says Adelman. “Someone would say, ‘It’s a nice day,’ and I would reply, ‘It was like this during the Battle of Perryville.” How times have changed. People might have avoided Adelman’s detailed treatise of Perryville back then, but they are certainly listening to him now, as he paints portraits of the Civil War through vivid battlefield tours, presentations and the written word. “Garry is probably the best in the world at what he does,” says David Duncan, president of the American Battlefield Trust, where Adelman serves as chief historian. Adelman’s resume also includes award-winning author, Licensed Battlefield Guide and co-founder and vice president of the Center for Civil War Photography. Adelman, 58, who has lived in Brunswick for the last 20 years, is known to both casual history enthusiasts and hard-core scholars. He has garnered countless fans
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through American Battlefield Trust YouTube videos, and he appears frequently in documentaries, such as the History Channel’s Grant, and television series, including The Unbelievable with Dan Aykroyd. He has lectured at hundreds of historical sites across the country. His Civil War page on Facebook has 123,000 followers. And it all began with a book. Growing up in Illinois, Adelman was fascinated with the passage of time, especially as illustrated in photos. “I remember being 10 or so and feeling this sort of pull about the way that time passes over a place. A tree growing, a building, people,” he says. “By the time I got to high school and had my own camera, I used to take photos of things that I knew were about to change—a neighborhood or a building—with the intent of going back later and taking the same photo again. This is all before I knew that there was an author [already] doing this.” That author was William A. Frassanito, whose book Antietam: The Photographic Legacy of America’s Bloodiest Day Adelman discovered during high school. “I remember the page I opened to that blew me away,” says Adelman. “It was a photo of the Dunker Church at Antietam and the aftermath of the battle.”
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Confederate bodies cover the landscape near the battle-scarred Dunker Church at Antietam in September 1862.
In the 1978 book, the church photo was juxtaposed with a contemporary image of the same site, showing the striking differences between a battlefield with bodies and a serene scene of the 20th century. “It wasn’t so much the subject of the Civil War as this sort of visualization of time passing over a place,” says Adelman. “I became obsessed with the oldest opportunity to do it. That happened to be the Civil War.” His interest started a lifelong search to identify places where old photos were taken. “A photo is basically a fine arts document,” he explains. “But once you determine when, where and by whom it was taken, it becomes a historical document rich in information.”
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But working in history was temporarily blocked by other career goals for the young Adelman. “I wanted to someday own my own restaurant,” he says. He studied hotel and restaurant management at Michigan State University, graduating in 1990. Still, he would often scratch the history itch and drive to Gettysburg to visit the battlefield whenever
he could. On his first visit there, he went to Devil’s Den, a boulder-strewn hill, site of a famous photo called Home of a Rebel Sharpshooter. “It was one of the most famous photos of the Civil War,” he says of the image of a dead soldier with a gun propped up nearby. The photo had been staged by the photographer. That day, as he found the precise location of the photo, he remembers, “My heart was beating fast. I couldn’t breathe.” Then Adelman had an idea. He propped his camera on his backpack and then posed in exact the spot where the slain soldier had been, before taking his own picture. “It brought me closer to the subject,” he says. “I do things differently.” Even as he managed an upscale restaurant in Chicago, Adelman kept returning to Gettysburg. “I would close up the restaurant at 1 or 2 in the morning in Chicago and hit the road and drive all night,” he says. “Spend a few hours there and then drive back.” The visits enabled him to become part of a community of like-minded individuals. Among them was Tim Smith, who would go on to become a highly regarded Civil War historian in his own right. Adelman met Smith in a Civil War relic shop where Smith worked at the time.
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“This was the day I realized that I didn’t know as much as I thought I did,” Adelman says. “Tim introduced me to other people. They would be playing these games like name the colonel of the regiment. There are 400 regiments at Gettysburg.” Adelman was delighted to find others like himself. “I just had no idea there were people like this,” he says. “So, that made me double down all the more and learn more. I ended up in the right company. They all helped me become a better historian.”
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In 1992, Adelman finally decided to take the leap and move to Gettysburg. There he co-opened a restaurant. The restaurant was sold to Gettysburg College in 1995 and Adelman began running many of the college’s food service operations.
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When he wasn’t working, Adelman kept up his passion for the battle and its history, even helping others with their research. Wayne Motts, now president of The National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg, Pa., was working on a book at that time about Pickett’s Charge at the battle. “I wanted to document where you could be seen on horseback and where you could not,” says Motts. He enlisted his two friends, Smith and Adelman, to help. “Tim went up on Little Round Top (a steep, rocky hill) with a radio and Garry came with me holding up a golf club with a flag on it,” Motts recalls. “I would send Garry out, and he would hold [the flag] up, and I would radio Tim and asked him if he could see it. And I had every place in that field where you could be seen and where you couldn’t be seen. Those guys really helped me out.” Adelman took the test to become a Licensed Battlefield Guide in 1994. The test is only given once every few years and is notoriously difficult, with only 10 percent passing. “The Licensed Battlefield Guide written test is every bit as hard as people say,” says Adelman. He passed on his first try, coming in fourth in scoring among 204.
As a guide, it was obvious that Adelman had a knack for storytelling and an extensive knowledge and understanding of the battlefield. “His brain worked on the battlefield in ways that I had never seen before,” says longtime friend Justin Shaw, also a battlefield guide. “And he has this enthusiasm. He makes history cool. … I remember telling him you are going to be one of the most well-known historians in the world someday.” It was through Shaw’s introduction that Adelman met the woman who would become his wife near the Abraham Lincoln statue in Gettysburg’s town center. The couple now have two teenage sons. During those early days, Adelman and Smith released a battlefield episode on a local cable access show. “It was cringey and adorable,” recalls Smith. Despite the low-tech production, their knowledge shone through. Later, Pennsylvania Cable Network started producing and releasing their battle anniversary tours. “Everybody in the state of Pennsylvania was watching us on cable television,” says Smith. “We were the Wayne’s World of Gettysburg.” ‘
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‘FACE OF THE TRUST’
By 2002, after earning a master’s degree in applied history at Shippensburg University, Adelman went to work for History Associates, a historical consulting firm. He was often called upon to give tours for potential donors for what was then called the Civil War Preservation Trust, now the American Battlefield Trust. “It didn’t take us long to figure out he knew his history,” says Duncan. “People were constantly requesting him.” In 2010, the organization, which works to acquire and preserve American battlefields, named Adelman its director of history and education. A big part of his job involved promoting the work of the trust and recruiting supporters, and he upgraded old school mail and email appeals in favor of video and social media. “We tried to be better than everybody else at making accessible history videos,” says Adelman. “We were the only ones really doing it out on battlefields.” And once live video became available on Facebook and YouTube, “We did it immediately,” he says.
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The trust’s YouTube videos are wildly popular, garnering millions of views from around the world. Adelman’s videos have a warm feeling of going out to visit a historic site while a friend tells you all about it. “He is the face of the trust,” says Duncan. Adelman became the trust’s chief historian in 2019, but even as he built his career, he never forgot
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where it began. He continued to research Civil War photography. Through that interest, he helped establish the Center for Civil War Photography. The organization is working to secure and digitally preserve original Civil War photographs, with the goal of cataloging every Civil War photograph ever taken. Through his own research, Adelman has made several important finds. For example, he was able to determine that a five-plate panoramic photograph of the Army of the Potomac camp had been incorrectly labeled as being taken at Cumberland Landing on the Virigina Peninsula. It had actually been taken 40 miles away at Camp Winfield Scott in Yorktown. “All of a sudden, we know what the camp at Yorktown looked like,” he says. “We know what [Union Gen. George] McClellan’s headquarters tent looked like and exactly where it was.”
oped before it dried. And so, they used this pulley system, obviously, rather than trying to climb up two separate ladders in this tree.” “I realized there are photos within photos,” says Adelman. “Photographs that the photographers could not have intended because they couldn’t have imagined taking 1/70th of a photo and making it into a full-size photo to study it.” By looking more closely at photos, Adelman often discovers humanity within. From the clothing individuals wore to their facial expressions. “A buttoned-up shirt or raising an eyebrow,” he says. “These are the little things that make us human.
MORE TO THE PICTURE
Advancements in technology and the ability to look more closely at photos have opened new doors. In examining the camp photo, “I dove into roughly 30 or 40 photos and tried to make connections” he says. “The same tree, the same fence, the same piece of clothing hanging on a fence.” Adding, “It’s sort of time travel coupled with historical detective work.” “He’s incredibly sharp when it comes to details within photos,” says Bob Zeller, president and co-founder of the Center for Civil War Photography. It is often the smallest details that say the most. With the wide-ranging Yorktown photo, Adelman knew that it had been taken from an elevated place. Looking closely at a tree in one of the photos, he saw a ladder. “I was jumping up and down in my kitchen because I had discovered this ladder that almost nobody else on the planet would’ve cared about at the moment,” he says, laughing. The image that tells a story of photographers putting together a ramshackle ladder that led to a platform where photos could be taken in the earliest days of photojournalism. “It may be my favorite of the many discoveries that Garry has made,” says Zeller. “You can see the rope pulley system that they used to lower and raise glass plates, because when you took a photograph, a wet plate photograph back then, you had to expose it while the plate was still wet. Get it devel-
A ladder propped against a tree in the background of this photo gave Adelman an important clue in his search for the source of the Camp Winfield Scott images.
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That we still do for photos today. It maybe provides a better understanding of the people of the past.” There is one photo whose origin has eluded him. A Harvest of Death features the dead strewn about a field at the Battle of Gettysburg. Adelman has been looking for the exact place where the photo was taken for the last three decades. “Every time I come to Gettysburg, I look for it,” he says. “I want to be able to walk in the same place someday.” He will continue searching as he continues his passion for the Civil War with no end in sight. “I’ve set a date,” he says with a grin. “I will be 96 years old for the Battle of Gettysburg’s 200th anniversary. I eat healthy. I count my steps. I plan to be there.” FM
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Bill Lebherz By Scott Grove In the 1970s, Downtown Frederick began building a reputation throughout the region as a weekend music destination. Bill Lebherz, 81, a native of Frederick and a lifelong musician sheds light on the events and circumstances that created this cultural era.
Scott: You’ve been passionate about music since the late 1950s, when you were in your teens. Who motivated your musical passion.
Bill: My mother was my first and greatest influence. She encouraged me to take piano lessons when I was 10. I learned from her that I could play by ear. Early TV was also an influence. I remember the Pick Temple Giant Ranch show out of Washington, D.C. He played guitar and sang On Top of Old Smokey at the end of each show. I wanted to be just like him. Another huge influence was Demetri “Penny” Callas—later the lead guitarist with The Four Seasons—and his first band, The Playboys. I saw them play at a YMCA in 1956 and my life changed. There is musical DNA in my family. My father’s mother was a classically trained pianist and her eldest daughter was a Peabody Institute graduate. There are also several opera singers in the family, and my three brothers were excellent guitarists.
Scott: When did you start playing? Bill: In 1956 with my cousin, Harry Lebherz.
Scott: And how old were you?
Bill: I was about 12 years old. I started on guitar, but I wanted to be in a band so badly that I would play any instrument they needed. My best friend, Bill Routzhan, invited
me to join The Esquires. That was in 1958. But the band had two guitarists, so I played electric bass. After a year or so I switched to electric piano. The trailblazing rock ‘n’ roller in town, Penny Callas, and his new band The Shades soon established a circuit that benefited our band. Typical weekend gigs included Woodsboro Fire Hall, Thurmont High School, South End Civic Association, Staley Park Field House, Rosemont Park Field House, school dances, etc.
Scott: What opportunities were there for hearing live music in Downtown Frederick in the 1960s?
Bill: There was not much of a bar scene here then. As the local teens who frequented the school and fire hall dances in the early ’60s came home from college or military service, they became customers at the local bars. Live music followed on Market and Patrick streets. The scene grew lively and creative with cover bands and singers-songwriters playing at the legendary Carroll Creek Dam and La Paz, which both opened in the late 1970s.
Scott: About the same time former Mayor Ron Young’s vision for Frederick’s Downtown revitalization was taking place. Would you say that music contributed to its revitalization? Bill: I believe that Frederick’s response to the great flood in 1976 was heavily responsible for the Downtown we see and enjoy today. After the shock of the flood wore off, people began to get down to the business of re-creating Downtown Frederick. The local music scene was no exception. I was part of an informal ad hoc group known as
Dancing Elf Productions, created to produce two benefit shows at the newly restored, post-flood Weinberg Center for the Performing Arts in 1979, involving the volunteer talents of more than 25 musicians as well as tech personnel. Highly attended, we raised several thousand dollars for the Weinberg.
Scott: Would you say that the early 1980s launched a decade of Downtown restaurant openings that offered music and ultimately established Frederick as a weekend music destination. Bill: Yes. Bushwaller’s, Donnelly’s, DiFrancesco’s, Manayunk and Bentz Street Raw Bar were among the new restaurants hosting local and regional bands that played covers as well as original compositions. The embryonic punk music scene could also be found at such venues as Alpenhof and Old Town Tavern.
Scott: What were you doing at this time?
Bill: I found myself playing in a popular country and western band, Allen Brown and the Wishing Well. It was my first gig as a lead guitarist and it was a learning experience for me. The hit movie Urban Cowboy had just come out and suddenly everyone wanted country and western. Our home club was the I-70 Motor Inn and Truck Stop (present location of Costco). Several local bands were on a circuit at the I-70 lounge: The Wishing Well, Don Barnes and the Countrymen, Honey Wagon, and Skinners Eddy also found a home there. The money was good and the crowds loved country and western music. As an additional benefit, national performers at the Craft Fair and The Great Frederick Fair
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brought me much happiness and has soothed my soul in rough times. often stayed at the I-70 Motor Inn and would frequently sit in with the bands. I played with Allen’s band from 1975 to 2018. Beginning in 2003, I also started playing with The Yardslippers, an acoustic Americana group that informally started among The Province restaurant staff: chef Matt Lagrotteria and brothers Chris and Cam Spade, and my nieces, Tara and Natalie Lebherz. We played in Downtown venues and at area events for 15 years until 2018.
Scott: How would you sum up your life in music? Bill: Sharing music with other people, especially in my hometown, has
Note: Bill Lebherz will present a program on the history of Frederick’s music scene on May 3 at 2 p.m. at the C. Burr Artz Public Library. Bill Lebherz 81, retired senior scientist with Science Applications International Corporation at the NCI-Frederick Cancer Research Facility, Fort Detrick, lives in downtown Frederick with his wife Diane. They have two daughters and enjoy traveling. Scott Grove is the owner of Grove Public Relations, LLC., a marketing and advertising firm. His work also includes interpretive planning and exhibit design for museums and historic sites. For more info, visit www.scottrgrove.com. FM
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SPOTLIGHT
Artful Mission Amplified Change Offers Healing and Hope for Schoolchildren By Guy Fletcher / Photography by Mark Youngblood Around a large table, a handful of schoolchildren happily tackle a variety of art projects—painting portraits and molding clay animals. They talk about their creations and proudly show off the work to their instructor. This is Amplified Change, founded last year by marketing/business leadership professional Casey Clark with a mission of helping children heal trauma and build resilience through the power of art and education in a safe, supportive and inclusive environment. It represents a personal purpose for Clark, whose own mother suffered from addiction. “I had a very different childhood. And a lot of the things I have dealt with as an adult, whether good, bad or indifferent, have stemmed from my upbringing. So, keeping that in mind, I knew I wanted to help kids.” Amplified Change is built on the HOPE (Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences) model that balances the impact of adverse childhood experiences by promoting positive experiences, such as art. “There is science behind everything we do,” she says. Clark tells the story of a girl who came to the program after being homeless. “She hears footsteps from the people above us [in the studio]
Amplified Change is the brainchild of Casey Clark (center, right), whose own childhood trauma inspired her to create a program where art is used for healing.
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and she’s like, ‘Who’s that? Where are they coming from?’ Very hypervigilant. [The program is] getting them to let their guard down so they can actually learn.” The program has started modestly, offering an after-school class two days a week at Give Rise Studio on South Carroll Street. But Clark has an aggressive timeline ahead, with plans to open a full-time school in the fall of 2027 that would have room for 100 elementary students. A middle school would follow three years later and a high school three years after that. Inspiring her is the success stories she has already seen—from children who become more engaged in the art projects to the feedback she gets from parents and teachers. “It’s motivating for me to give them the exposure that might just be the one little glimpse they need to change the trajectory of their life,” Clark says. On May 2, Amplified Change will host its Seeds of Change Gala at Caboose Farm in Sabillasville to raise
funds and build awareness for its programs. Clark says the nonprofit already has several generous supporters, but it needs more. A capital campaign with a goal of $250,000 will help fund the new school. “We have some heavy hitters that are ready to fund,” she says. “They have already given us some money but they wanted to see our impact for the first semester of our after-school programs.” She is also hoping for support from the state of Maryland, local government and even Frederick County Public Schools, recognizing the benefit of Amplified Change. “My hope is that the [public] schools will understand that they obviously provide an education, but for this population of kids, we can educate them in a way that is better for them,” Clark says. For more information about Amplified Change, including details about next month’s gala, visit www.amplifiedchange.org. FM
Art teacher Jamie Gerhold leads an after-school program at Give Rise Studio. Gerhold is also the arts education and curriculum chair on Amplified Change’s board of directors.
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By Nancy Luse
Brunswick Embraces the Arts
A handful of Brunswick artists decided in October 2024 that the city needed more promotion of the arts, unleashing an initiative that has residents taking classes, businesses seeking artwork to display and collaboration within the community to host events such as the Brunswick Art Market, which is held twice a year. “It really took off quickly,” says Tara Zabriskie, president of the Brunswick Arts Council. Vice president Sarah Frost, whose idea it was to form the council, says, “The Brunswick area is loaded with artists quietly working in their studios and I wanted to see if we could create a community where all artists and art lovers could come and share themselves and their work. I strongly believe that communities can only thrive when art is promoted and encouraged. Art gives people emotional support, particularly in difficult times, it makes us think, and it is beautiful to look at. How could I not try to build something that would benefit our community so much?” The next step was using social media to invite people to gather for an exchange of ideas. “At our very first meeting that November we had 18 people all ready to make things happen, to go with that momentum,” Zabriskie says. The first art market was held a month later at Smoketown Brewing Station with 25 vendors selling to around 200 shoppers. The vendors, ranging from pottery artists to painters, jewelry makers and an author, “felt that they had significant sales, so we were back the following spring,” Zabriskie says. This year, the market, which she describes as offering the “more affordable end of art,” is slated for June and December. In addition to the markets, the arts council also has established classes, including at the city’s library on the second Sunday of the month. “It’s a different thing every time,” Zabriskie says, whether it’s turning an old T-shirt into an arty tote bag, photography, book making or painting. At the city park building guitar classes are given along with a children’s drawing class and sewing instructions. City Hall has been one of several partnerships the group has fostered. Another is the Frederick Arts Council, which can offer advice, as well as Brunswick Main Street and local businesses. The group is also working with Main Street to repaint several of their murals as part of a public art project, and a local yoga studio offered space for a revolving art exhibit. A photographer and filmmaker, Zabriskie says her job as president “is to make sure we don’t get overextended,” and that the group takes on the things that are doable. But that doesn’t stop them from dreaming. How cool would a theater company be? The arts council is in the final stages of becoming a nonprofit and on its wish list is finding a permanent headquarters with enough room for a maker’s space to allow people to create. “It could be years out, but meanwhile we’re making do,” Zabriskie says. www.brunswickmdartevents.org
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Full Tilt Spinners Pinball Arcade Reopens Following Two-Year Break By Naomi Pearson / Photography by Mark Youngblood Spinners is back. Following a two-year hiatus, Spinners Pinball Arcade, the inclusive nonprofit that aims to make a games environment that is accessible for all people, reopened in a new and larger location at the rear of District 40, the former Frederick Towne Mall on the Golden Mile. “We’re a safe space for everyone in our community to come to and to start building community. If the world feels too heavy, they can come here to Spinners to play, relax and have low-pressure fun,” says Joe Said, founder and executive director of Spinners. “All we want them to do is come in for a game or two and enjoy themselves. Showing up is the first step towards building a stronger, more connected community.” With assistance from their direct support professionals, those served by The Arc and other community and service organizations can gather with more members of the wider Frederick community in a shared “love of gaming,” develop more friendships, and expand their network. Spinners originally opened in 2017, operating in a space on East Street. But Said says an impasse with his former landlord led him to seek another location, which he found at the former mall in a portion of the old Bon-Ton department store. The East Street location closed in February 2024, and following unanticipated construction delays in renovating the new location, Spinners reopened in January 2026. The renovation was partially funded with $30,000 in donations from 173
Spinners Pinball Arcade, a nonprofit that aims to make an accessible electronic games environment, reopened in the former Frederick Towne Mall on the Golden Mile.
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supporters via an online fundraiser, along with a corporate donation of $10,000 from BMC Insurance, and pro bono architectural services from Bob Cummings of Arch+ive Design. A coworking area was designed by Christopher Ritchie of Christopher Zoltan Designs. “We chose to support Spinners because it’s a unique nonprofit that brings people together in a fun and welcoming way. As a local business, we believe in supporting organizations that create community and give families a place to connect,” says Matt Brooks, president of BMC Insurance. “Our family hasn’t made it in since the reopening yet, but we’re looking forward to visiting soon.” Spinners’ new location provides better accessibility and more parking than the former arcade had. The larger floor area allows for fully accessible individual bathrooms and communal sinks, party rooms, cafe seating, and a sensory room and an in-development “test arcade” for those with sensory issues to try out games and determine if they are comfortable making the transition to the main play space, Said says. In the future, Said plans to add a youth center, create a dedicated pinball tourna-
ment room, a Minecraft lab and more. More than just an arcade; the dream is for Spinners to be a fully inclusive and welcoming community center, with expanded programs and more partnerships with other community organizations to serve the community of people with special needs and the community at large, inclusively. “Spinners provides a valuable third space [social environments distinct from home and work] in the Frederick community,” says Aaron Stephens, director of strategic initiatives at The Arc of Frederick County. The move also contributes to the revitalization of District 40 and the Golden Mile corridor through repurposing an existing building and providing affordable all-ages entertainment. The value price of $20 includes all-day play and same-day re-entry. As a nonprofit, Spinners also invites those who want to hang out, but do not wish to play any games, to contribute a $5 donation to help support the facility and its mission. “The most important thing we want Frederick to know about Spinners Pinball Arcade is that this space is here for them if they’re ever feeling alone or isolated,” says Said. FM
Spinners now enjoys better accessibility and more parking than the arcade had at its former East Street location.
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County Position Filled Heather Gramm has been named the new director of Frederick County’s Division of Economic Opportunity, apponted by County Executive Jessica Fitzwater and confirmed by the County Council.
Gramm brings more than 20 years of economic development experience at the municipal, county and state level. She was the assistant director for the County Office of Economic Development and with the
State Department of Commerce as assistant secretary for business and industry sector development. “Her deep knowledge of Frederick County’s business landscape and experience bringing together diverse stakeholders makes her uniquely qualified to lead the Division of Economic Opportunity,” Fitzwater says. In her role with the state, Gramm oversaw domestic and international business attraction and in-state business retention and development efforts. She is a Hood College graduate, a member of the International Economic Development Council and has held leadership positions with the Maryland Economic Development Association.
New Buses for Transit-plus Program
Hotel Update Presented
Transit Services of Frederick County is planning to purchase four new vehicles for its Transit-plus program, which provides transportation for older adults and those with disabilities who can’t use the fixed-route bus system. The county’s total number of Transit vehicles will be 52, with 25 of them being paratransit buses and minivans. Officials say the vehicle replacement project will cost $420,000, with 80 percent of the funding coming from the Federal Transit Administration. “With demand for paratransit growing, these new vehicles will help us strengthen reliability and better support the people who depend on us,” says Roman Steichen, county Transit director.
Michael Henningsen, executive vice president of operations for Plamondon Hospitality Partners, which is building Marriott Downtown Frederick at Carroll Creek in the former Frederick News-Post building at 200 E. Patrick St., recently updated members of Downtown Frederick Partnership. Expected to open in 2028, the hotel and event space will be unique in the county as a full-service hotel, says Partnership Executive Director Kara Norman.
U-Haul Adds Local Dealer Miros Icar Autogroup, 9827 Hansonville Road, recently became a U-Haul neighborhood dealer to serve the Frederick community. The auto repair shop will offer the rental of U-Haul trucks, trailers, towing equipment and moving supplies. U-Haul has teamed with independent dealers to offer rental equipment to do-it-yourself movers since 1945. During these challenging times for small businesses, more than 22,000 dealers across the United States and Canada are generating supplemental income through their U-Haul affiliation. 44 fredMAG
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By Jeni Lubbert
Cryptocurrency, Blockchain and Web3
If you’ve heard people talking about cryptocurrency, blockchain or Web3 and felt like the conversation suddenly switched to another language, you’re not alone. These topics are often wrapped in technical jargon, but the basic ideas are simpler than they sound. Let’s start with cryptocurrency. Cryptocurrency is simply digital money. Unlike dollars, which are issued and controlled by governments and banks, cryptocurrencies are managed by a distributed network of computers around the world. The most well-known example is Bitcoin, but there are thousands of others. The key technology behind cryptocurrency is something called the blockchain. Despite the mysterious name, a blockchain is basically a shared digital ledger, like a giant spreadsheet kept on many computers. Every time a transaction happens, it gets recorded in a “block” and added to the chain of previous records. Because the ledger is shared across thousands of computers, it’s extremely difficult
to alter or fake transactions. Think of it as a public record book that everyone can see but no single person controls. Now let’s talk about Web3, another term that gets thrown around a lot. To understand Web3, it helps to look at how the internet has changed over the years. In the early days of the internet (sometimes called Web1), most websites were static. You could read information but not interact much. Then came Web2, which is the internet we use today: social media, apps, online marketplaces and interactive platforms run by big tech companies. Web3 is the idea of a more decentralized internet, where users have more control over their digital identities, data and
assets. Instead of a company owning the platform and all of its data, blockchain technology allows ownership and transactions to happen directly between users. For example, Web3 technology provides digital ownership of things like artwork, music or in-game items through tokens recorded on a blockchain. It can also allow people to move money globally without relying on traditional banking systems. Like most newer technologies, cryptocurrency and Web3 come with both opportunities and risks. Prices can be volatile, regulations are still catching up and opportunities for scams unfortunately exist. So, education is important. The bottom line is that cryptocurrency and Web3 aren’t just tech buzzwords. They’re part of a shift in how digital value, ownership and transactions might work in the future. And while the technology can be complex, the core idea is simple: creating systems where people can exchange value and information directly, without needing a central authority in the middle. Whether they ultimately reshape the internet or settle into a niche role remains to be seen, but they are developments that are useful to understand.
Jeni Lubbert is a Project Manager at 270net Technologies, a website design and digital marketing firm in Frederick. Contact her at 301-663-6000, ext. 615, or visit www.270net.com.
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A trip through Frederick County can turn into a tasty trip across the globe with numerous international dining options. The food—glorious dishes in wondrous variety—plays in perfect complement to the colonial appeal and pastoral mountain views encircling towns, balancing quaint with hip. Thanks to growing diversity, diners can find meals with international panache and pedigree, pushing the flavor spectrum in exciting directions. So, what’s for dinner? Almost anything. “We speak so many languages here. It has been growing for decades. As people settle in Frederick, they begin to open their own restaurants, bringing their own taste of home. It makes Frederick an incredible culinary destination,” says Jake Wynn, senior marketing and communications manager at Visit Frederick, the county’s tourism office. Seeing how different cooking traditions interpret ingredients can expand anyone’s perspective. Even familiar staples like pasta, potatoes, peppers, rice, herbs and spices can be delightfully transformed by simply trying a dish from a culture that isn’t your own. “I think food is a powerful way of uniting people. … [It] becomes the meeting place where you can engage in conversations and build community,” Wynn says. One of those conversations is taking place online. Resident Anthony Dove started The Frederick Fatty Facebook group on a lark just two years ago and it quickly surged to nearly 40,000 members. Any cuisine is on the menu, from cheesesteaks to whimsical trompe-l’oiel pastries or sizzling fajitas and bánh xèo (crispy Vietnamese stuffed pancakes). Ask about kinklings, fasnachts, or paczki and the “Fatties” will respond.
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Dove says he is surprised at how many others share his hunger for the next great meal. He insists the group isn’t for advertising or scathing reviews, just everyday folks sharing their experiences, posting photos and exchanging recommendations—a celebration of food by people who love eating out. “I try to keep it positive,” says Dove. Besides shouting out their favorite eateries, members of the group participate in food drives and support shelters. For those who hesitate to eat out of their food comfort zone, Dove offers encouragement. “If you don’t try it, how do you know if you like it or not? Maybe you’ll find something you love. Expanding your palate just makes it better.” He laughs, “A true ‘Fatty’ will try anything once.”
Food Trip
Varied dining options are popping up across the county. Cruising across the stunning Middletown Valley, there’s Tapia’s on Main for Neapolitan brick oven pizza, Fratelli’s Italian and Seafood for mounds of freshly made Italian-style pasta and Asian Cafe with its kitchen garden beside the restaurant. For Authentic Greek fare, longstanding Aleko’s Village Cafe expanded into new sit-down digs; with secondand third-generation Greek Americans serving scratch-made spanakopita (spinach-cheese pastry), moussaka (baked eggplant and beef) and pastitsio (layered pasta and beef with creamy sauce). Past Cinco de Mayo and across Braddock Heights is Saisaki Asian Fusion, serving colorful sushi, hibachi meals and Japanese style burgers in the historic Hagan’s Tavern that once welcomed colonial travelers. Continuing down the mountain, Frederick’s Golden Mile offers a concentration of international delights. The district boasts established favorites like Modern Asia, Casa Rico and Clay Oven Restaurant, alongside highly recommended newer draws like Falafel Kabob Mediterranean Grill, Taj Mahal Grill & Bar and Tous Les Jours, a French-Asian bakery. The area holds plenty of international markets, too, for gathering specialty ingredients. The largest is HMart. Its wide array of fresh groceries is matched by a substantial food court. Shoppers can start with a verdant melon bun from Juno Bakery, then chomp into crispy potato-clad wieners from Oh K-Dog & Egg Toast or feast on bibimbap from Songongdong Tofu House. If you want “home” cooking without,
well, cooking, Thai Meric Eatery and Bar is a sleek space known for regional fare, lunch specials and happy hours, serving dishes culled from the owner’s family table, like khao soi, a hearty soup with egg noodles in rich coconut-curry broth. Up the hill to Hillcrest, hungry fans of El Afrik describe it as a vibrant spot for food, drinks and dancing. But continuing into town, past top-rated China Garden and the inconspicuous Lè Mandingue West African eatery, South Jefferson Street offers another international cluster. Diners enjoy The Pham Vietnamese, Habanero Taco Bar and Grill and Jollof on Point, a Nigerian restaurant that dishes up delicacies like egusi (nutty seeds stewed with greens) and moinmoin (blended beans) by the scoop instead of the plate, so patrons get exactly the portion they desire. The neighborhood is also home to Tropix Pots Cuisines Bar & Grill, a Jamaican/Caribbean-inspired destination offering fusion flavors with modern flair. The aromas hit you in the parking lot, alluring hints of slow-cooked oxtail, jerk salmon and creamy “Rasta Pasta.” Led by husband-and-wife team of Kevin and Kamike Pinnock, Tropix built a brand that
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celebrates Caribbean heritage. Fans adore the tender brown stew chicken and savory curry chicken, not to mention the weekend brunches with bottomless mimosas, rum punch and handcrafted cocktails. Seasonal specials highlight fresh seafood, island-inspired tastes and festive creations that speak to the restaurant motto: “Come for the vibes, stay for the flavor.” Zipping down to Westview Promenade off Md. 85, diners find more than movies and shopping. It’s a stone’s throw from two of Frederick’s favorite places, Manalú Italian Restaurant and Kittiwat Thai Kitchen. There’s contemporary Japanese fare at Matsutake Sushi & Steak. Choose Thai Table or Cafe Rio, places that bustle alongside the venerable Lucky Corner Vietnamese Cuisine. Feeding generations of patrons, Lucky Corner’s substantial menu caters to vegetarians (including pho and hot pot), gluten-free eaters and ranging spice tolerances. Known for consistency, generous portions and its refined atmosphere, evening reservations are helpful here. Down the plaza, Arepa Queen’s storefront and food truck share an exuberantly colorful take on Venezuela’s esteemed handheld meal. Arepas are cornmeal cakes, cooked until slightly crisp outside and soft inside, then loaded with fillings
like shredded beef, cheese, chicken and beans. Its neighbors are Bawarchi Biryanis, House of Kabob and lively Mayta’s Peruvian Cuisine. Third-generation restauranteur Jorge Velasquez started Mayta’s in 2014, christened after Incan leader Mayta Capac of Machu Picchu. Velasquez serves family favorites like ceviche, pescado a lo macho (a robust, “manly” spiced fish) and seafood chaufa (fried rice). He says, “It’s how we cook at home,” using ingredients like fat-kernelled corn, smoky chili peppers and Peruvian soy sauce. Velasquez’s personal menu favorite, lomo saltado, is marinated steak that’s wok-seared with potatoes, onions, tomatoes and soy sauce. The dish illustrates absorbed influences from Peru’s own diverse immigrants, including Spanish, Basque, Chinese and African. Velasquez says that tracks. “My customers are from all cultures.” They enjoy happy hours, from Margarita Mondays to discounted Pisco Sours, branded beers, and family meal platters. Look for Mayta’s food truck, too.
Flavor in all Directions
In Brunswick, folks call out Potomac Street Grill for its Middle Eastern specialties like juicy chicken shawarma and B. Anderson’s for tender Jamaican oxtail and savory patties (stuffed pastry). Urbana boasts homegrown faves like Lime Chicken Pollo a la Brasa, Akira Ramen Sushi & Izakaya and the unassuming Jasmine Al-Sham Mediterranean Grill and Market for imported groceries and made-to-order eats, like crispy falafel and sujuk sandwiches with beef sausage and scrambled eggs. East to Mount Airy is Mamma Angela’s Sicilian/Italian, Los Aztecas II, and Tony Pazzo Italian Ristorante and Bar, to name just a few. Coming back toward Frederick from the north, Motherland Kitchen feeds everyone while earning high praise from vegans and vegetarians. Founding chef Sabina Jules is building an empire with cookbooks, classes, YouTube videos, an online spice shop and a second location in Hagerstown. Jules dishes up fufu (smooth, doughy “swallows”), goat pepper stew and nutty ndolé (chicken and bitterleaf greens), the national dish of her native Cameroon. Ensconced in the Worman’s Mill community, Andaz Modern Indian Cuisine channels influence from “the bustling
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spice markets of Delhi to the royal kitchens of Hyderabad.” The website invokes “grandmothers’ secret masalas” and festive street foods divined as colorful samosa chaat (potato pastries), rich tandoori butter chicken and lamb rogan josh. It is steps from Ricci Italian Restaurant and Plaza Mexico. My Thai on Thomas Johnson Drive is the epitome of Frederick’s cozy, family-run establishments. Owner Piyanut “Nina” Rowe says Thai food embraces balanced flavors and fresh ingredients. She uses some homegrown veggies and seasonings for the restaurant, like garlic, mint, tomatoes and chili peppers. Dishes are made to order and customizable. Nina pad Thai, crispy pork basil, and zesty zaab wings are some new favorites; and fans call out the fortifying tom yum soup as “virtual penicillin,” as well as delicate crab rangoon and crispy curry puffs. Rowe uses Halal chicken, processed according to Muslim dietary laws, to accommodate a range of clientele. She says, “Food should bring people together, and we want everyone to feel comfortable dining with us.” Foodies rave about nascent Mazako Afghan Eatery on East Street, too. Owners Wais and Belle Noorzai saw a market niche after operating The Orchard. Belle shares that while most customers are new to Afghan cuisine, others revel in its familiar flavors, especially veterans who served in Afghanistan. Its unique spice profile uses coriander, cardamom and cumin and finishing toppings like fresh cilantro or mint, rich yogurt sauce and mildly spicy chutney. “Afghan cuisine takes its influence from surrounding regions … at the crossroads of the Silk Road,” Noorzai says. It bursts with varieties of rice, kebabs and flavorful slow-cooked vegetables, such as eggplant and butternut squash. She points to dishes like the mantu beef dumplings, the veggie trio and chapli kabob, even spiced Afghan-style burgers, as something for all appetites. “You won’t be disappointed!” she says. Cruising down East Street, folks will find Hinzi’s Kitchen for creative Pakistani dishes and Cafe Bueno for homestyle Mexican cooking. At East and Church, petite Tempo di Pasta is unwaveringly true to the Tempo family’s Italian roots. The restaurant is known for fresh pasta, made in-house from imported semolina. Led by chef Joseph Tempo and his executive chef mother, Claudia, the Tempo family team packs this place with a premium experience, whether guests dine in, grab a panini, or take home a ready-to-bake dish. The creamy cannelloni verde is a consistent winner. Claudia males nearly 300 of the ricot-
ta-and-spinach-filled rolls by hand every week, blanketing them in bechamel and parmesan. Their newest crave is fresh-baked focaccia paninis for lunch, sandwiching imported delicacies like prosciutto and porchetta or eggplant. There’s wild mushroom ravioli, rich lasagna bolognese, gnocchi, arancini (stuffed rice balls) and inky bucatini Nero. Specials explore Italy’s regions, from Puglia and Liguria to Emilia-Romagna. These can be paired with beers, like Menabrea, from Italy’s oldest continuously operating brewery, and wines from corresponding locales or a bottle of Tuscan mineral water. Focused on taste, textures and the interplay of ingredients, meals at Tempo di Pasta illustrate traditions both unassuming and complex. Diners Downtown could easily eat for a year and never have the same dish twice. Great American favorites, for sure, plus Spanish tapas at Isabella’s Taverna & Tapas Bar, Irish pub fare at Magoo’s Pub & Eatery or Bushwaller’s, refined French at Up on Market, sushi at Lazy Fish, white pizza at Cucina Massi or steaming noodles at Tsunami Ramen & Tapas. So, grab a fork and chart your own course; a world of flavor lies just beyond your door. FM
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diningshowcase Dining in Frederick County appeals to our growing population and diverse palates. Local restaurants offer delicious tastes from around the globe as well as popular dishes created in local kitchens. Whatever the reason and whatever the occasion—date night, a special celebration or a gathering on the town with friends—you’ll find it right here.
Avery’s Grille Bonnie’s at the Redbird Il Forno Pizzeria JoJo’s Restaurant & Tap House Lucky Corner Modern Asia Sage Cakery
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AVERY’S GRILLE
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9009 Baltimore Road.• Frederick • 301-228-2722 • www.averysmarylandgrille.com
Menu Highlights Vote Frede d Best rick’s seafo od! 4 Years in a Row !
Appetizers: Crab Dip, Clams, La La’s Famous Wings, Scallops, Flying Dog Beer Battered Rockfish Bites, Old Bay Steamed Shrimp, Oysters on the 1/2 Shell. Entrées: Chicken Chesapeake, Maryland Jumbo Lump Crab Cake, Wood Grilled Steaks and Ribs, Steamed Snow Crab Legs, Maryland Hardshell Crabs and AYCE Crabs.
Come into Avery’s Maryland Grille for the freshest seafood in town. We source locally when possible for our crabs, oysters, crab meat, clams and soft-shells. We have 2 full service bars featuring craft beers, plenty of tv’s for sports including the NFL Sunday ticket. Enjoy AYCE crabs on the outdoor deck or try one of our signature steaks, ribs, fresh fish and more prepared on a wood-burning grill.
BONNIE’S AT THE RED BYRD
19409 Shepherdstown Pike • Keedysville • 301-432-5822
Dining Hours Mon-Sun 8am-8pm
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Delicious food, great service, yummy desserts, reasonable prices. Homey atmosphere is soothing in these unsettling times.What more could you want?! Menu Highlights Entrees: Crab Cakes, Fried Chicken, Salads, Omelets, Pancakes and Homemade Chipped Beef Gravy. All you can eat specials throughout the week. Desserts: Pies, Pies, and more Pies! and the famous Red Byrd Cake
Bonnie’s At The Red Byrd’s located in beautiful Keedysville is a must try. From Breakfast to Dinner they have it all covered. Homestyle cookin’ done right. You want breakfast, come for the omeletes or the chipped beef. You want lunch, come for the club, burgers, salad or soup. You want dinner, come for the crab cakes, fried chicken or a steak. And you can’t forget Dessert… Oh you have to save room for pie or Red Byrd Cake. The holidays are hectic—but you don’t have to stress about cooking! Let us handle the feast while you enjoy the festivities. Our scratch-made holiday meals are crafted with love and packed with flavor, so you can savor every moment without lifting a finger 58 fredMAG
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IL FORNO PIZZERIA
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1035 W. Patrick St. • Frederick • 301-846-0422 • www.ilfornopizzeria.com
Dining Hours Sun–Thu: 11:30am–9pm Fri & Sat: 11:30am–10pm
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Appetizers: Fresh Salads, Crab & Artichoke Dip, Fried Pickles, Cheese Curds, Crab Pretzel. Entrées: Wood Fired Pizza, Wings, Chicken Parmesan, Shrimp Scampi, Lasagna, Pasta Il Forno. Drinks: Ilforno Crush, Golden Mile Mule, JP’s Sweet Tea - Full Bar, Great Wines, and 12 Craft Beers on Tap.
Family-owned and proudly local, Ilforno has been serving authentic, handcrafted pizza to the Frederick community since the 1980s. Known for our signature homemade dough and time-honored recipes, we’ve earned multiple “Best Pizza” awards from Frederick Magazine and The Frederick News-Post. Alongside our classic dining experience, enjoy The Taproom at Ilforno, featuring craft brews from Vanish Farmwoods Brewery in a relaxed, modern setting. From casual dinners to celebrations and private events, Ilforno is your go-to for every occasion.
JOJO’S RESTAURANT & TAP HOUSE
16-18 E. Patrick Street • Frederick • 301-732-5197 • www.jojosrestauranttaphouse.com
Dining Hours Mon-Tue Closed • Sun 10am - Midnight Wed-Thu 11am - Midnight • Fri 11am - 2am Saturday 10am - 2am • Kitchen closes at 9pm Late night menu after dinner service
Highlights Salmon served with fresh vegetables and risotto. Steak & Cheese made with tender shaved steak, caramelized grilled onions, cooper sharp American Cheese on a toasted sub roll, served with fresh cut Fries. Jumbo Shrimp in a Creamy Garlic Sauce served over garlic toast. Smith Island Red Velvet Cake.
JoJo’s Restaurant & Tap House offers the perfect balance of relaxed dining and lively entertainment. Enjoy a welcoming dining room for a casual, comfortable experience, or head to the Tap House for live music, big games, and an impressive selection of craft beers. With great food, friendly service, and an atmosphere for all ages, JoJo’s is perfect for everything from family dinners to nights out. Hosting an event? Reserve our private dining room for parties, rehearsal dinners, or corporate gatherings.
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Spring diningshowcase LUCKY CORNER
5100 Buckeystown Pike • Frederick • 301-360-5913 • www.luckycornerrestaurant.com
Dining Hours Sunday–Thursday: 11am–9pm Friday & Saturday: 11am–10pm Kitchen Closes 15 minutes before closing Dine-in, Carryout, or Catering
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Appetizers: Duck Dumplings, Grilled Shrimp Rolls, Nulong Rolls, Mini Pancakes. Entrées: Pho, Crispy Whole Flounder, Duck Curry, Lotus Salad, Mango Chicken, Saigon Beef Stew, Basil Pork Belly. Drinks: Lychee Martini and Raspberry Ginger Mojito.
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MODERN ASIA
The Lucky Corner you know and love is still proudly serving Frederick! Family-owned and a local favorite since 2005, we now welcome guests in the Westview Village Shopping Center. Enjoy a warm, inviting atmosphere with elegant décor and a full bar. Our menu features authentic Vietnamese and PanAsian–inspired dishes, along with delicious desserts like tiramisu and mango sticky rice. Join us for a flavorful, memorable dining experience—we look forward to serving you!
1306 W. Patrick St. • Frederick • 301-732-5193 • www.modernasiaonline.com
Dining Hours Sun-Mon, Wed-Thurs 11am-9pm Closed Tuesday Fri-Sat 11am-9:30pm
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Appetizers: Shrimp Tempura, Spring Rolls, Egg Rolls, Crab Rangoon, BBQ Spare Ribs and Gyoza. Entrées: Crispy Beef, Shrimp and Broccoli, Phoenix Chicken, Hunan Shrimp, Green Jade, Chef’s Special dishes. Drinks: Fruit smoothies (Avocado, Banana, Pineapple, Mango, Strawberry), Full Bar with specialty cocktails like the Ginger Martini Known for its generous portions and flavorful dishes, Modern Asia offers diners a wide variety of authentic Chinese, Vietnamese & Thai cuisine. Enjoy the relaxed, yet stylish ambiance enhanced by attentive service, with guests appreciating thoughtful touches such as complimentary hot towels and cookies at the end of the meal.
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Spring diningshowcase SAGE CAKERY
3401 Urbana Pike, Suite E2 • Frederick • 240-341-2710 • www.sagecakery.com
Hours Tue–Fri: 10am–5:30pm, Sat: 10am-4pm Closed: Sun–Mon
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Grab and Go favorites include blackberry sage cupcakes, s’mores bars, our famous vegan chocolate chip cookies, macarons, hand pies and more. GF + Vegan options available. Keep an eye on our website to see what’s available daily, upcoming workshops and events, preorder for holidays & special events, gifting and more.
We love smiles on faces and joyful hearts! Sage Cakery is a bake shop and cafe located in Urbana, MD. We are honored to be a part of your celebration! We bake from scratch in small batches daily and care deeply about the quality of our product, the ingredients we choose, our community and our planet. While specializing in custom cakes, we also offer a variety of desserts daily as well as locally roasted artisan espresso. Stop in and say hello!
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124 N. Market St., Frederick www.brewers-alley.com
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DRAGON DISTILLERY
1341 Hughes Ford Rd., Ste. 108, Frederick www.dragondistillery.com
ELK RUN VINEYARDS
15113 Liberty Road, Mount Airy www.elkrun.com
FREY’S BREWING COMPANY 8601 Mapleville Road, Mount Airy www.freysbrewing.com
HIDDEN HILLS FARM AND VINEYARD 7550 Green Valley Road, Frederick www.hiddenhillsfarmandvineyard.com
LINGANORE WINECELLARS 13601 Glissans Mill Road, Mount Airy www.linganorewines.com
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8830 Old Links Bridge Rd., Thurmont www.linksbridgevineyards.com
14001 Liberty Road (Md. 26), Mount Airy www.loewvineyards.com 8333 Myersville Road, Myersville www.mazzarothvineyard.com
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MIDNIGHT RUN BREWING 912 N. East St., Frederick www.midnightrunbrewing.com
MILKHOUSE BREWERY AT STILLPOINT FARM 8253 Dollyhyde Road, Mount Airy www.milkhousebrewery.com
MONOCACY BREWING 1781 N. Market St., Frederick www.monocacybrweing.com
NEW MARKET PLAINS VINEYARD 11111 W. Baldwin Road, New Market www.newmarketplains.com
OLDE MOTHER BREWING CO. 526 N. Market St., Frederick www.oldemother.com
400 Sagner Ave., Frederick www.rakbrewing.com
13601 Glissans Mill Road, Mount Airy www.redshedman.com
ROCKWELL BREWERY
8411 Broadband Dr., Suite K, Frederick www.rockwellbrewery.com
ROSIE CHEEKS DISTILLERY 10229 Woodsboro Pike, Walkersville www.rosiecheeksdistillery.com
SANDBOX BREWHOUSE 880 N. East St., #201, Frederick www.sandboxbrewhouse.com
SIMPLE THEORY WINE COMPANY 37 N. Market St., Ste. 200, Frederick www.simpletheorywines.com
SIX WICKET VINEYARDS
10819 Church Hill Road, Myersville www.sixwicketvineyards.com
SMOKETOWN BREWING STATION 223 W. Potomac St., Brunswick www.smoketownbrewing.com
ORCHID CELLAR MEADERY & WINERY
SPRINGFIELD MANOR WINERY, DISTILLERY & BREWERY
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STEINHARDT BREWING CO.
8546 Pete Wiles Road, Middletown www.orchidcellar.com 5500a Jefferson Pike, Frederick www.prospectpointbrewing.com
PUERTO RICO DISTILLERY 1341 Hughes Ford Rd., Frederick www.puertoricodistillery.com
11836 Auburn Road, Thurmont www.springfieldmanor.com
340 E. Patrick St., Suite 102, Frederick www.steinhardtbrewing.com
TENTH WARD DISTILLING CO. 508 E. Church St., Frederick www.tenthwarddistilling.com
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ON THE TABLE
That’s Amore Pistarro’s Ristorante Pizzeria Napoletana Offers More than a Slice of Italy By April Bartel / Photography by Mark Youngblood You don’t have to be Italian to love Italian food. Nezih Pistar’s heritage is Turkish, but his years in Italy as a young adult instilled a love of its people, culture and food that still inspire him decades later. Pistarro’s Ristorante Pizzeria Napoletana opened 12 years ago in East Street’s Shab Row district. It’s part of the Kios Restaurant Management Group, which also includes Isabella’s Taverna & Tapas Bar on Market Street and the reincarnation of beloved Ayse Meze, formerly on East Street and now in Rockville. Ayse is named for Pistar’s mother, the woman who inspired his love of food. “Pistarro” is the nickname Pistar’s Italian soccer teammates gave him during his youthful days. Inside Pistarro’s, the experience leans unmistakably European: unhurried, convivial and grounded in the simple pleasure of good food. Pistar beams, “If you want to go to Italy, come to us.” It’s a bold claim, but one that feels grounded in experience. Pistarro’s is built on decades in the restaurant world, a transatlantic exchange of techniques and a deep respect for consistency. The result is a place that feels both polished and personal, where regulars return not just for a favorite dish, but for the familiarity of the people who serve it. Corporate chef Richard Ade and executive chef Diego Morillo have been with the company for about 20 years, and the average kitchen staff tenure is nearly 10 years. Neapolitan pizzas are central to the menu, fired in brick ovens imported from Naples. The process is intentional: high heat, quick bake and a crust made with imported The visual showpiece at Pistarro’s is the pair of brick ovens, imported from Naples, that can bake a variety of pizzas in just minutes.
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flour that lands somewhere between airy and charred, with just enough chew. Early on, the team brought in a pedigreed pizzaiolo from New York (originally from Napoli) to train the kitchen, and Pistar himself traveled to Italy to refine the craft. That commitment shows up in every blistered edge and balanced bite. The Margherita pizza is classic, with San Marzano tomatoes and house-made mozzarella. Other inventive combinations include the Capricciosa with speck ham, mushrooms and artichoke or the Maiale with pepperoni, sausage and soppressata salami. Beyond pizza, the menu is loaded with house-made meatballs, crisp salads, pastas and entrées built around quality ingredients. Start with spuntini (small snacks) like wood-fired olives, the fan-favorite Brussel sprouts agrodolce or crispy Roman-style artichokes as prelude to the 40-layer lasagna or shrimp scampi. Sunday Brunch offers treats like stuffed Italian toast with cannoli cream and a banana-maple bourbon caramel. Meats are sourced locally, including grass-fed options from nearby farms, while seasonal specials keep the offerings fresh
without straying too far from the restaurant’s core identity. Diners consistently point to both quality and value, citing generous portions and flavors. “You get your money’s worth,” Pistar says. “And we treat people like home.” Outside, two huge patios wrap The pizza at Pistarro’s boasts San Marthe corner, overlooking an adjacent zano tomatoes and house-made mozzapark. As spring unfolds, outdoor rella on an airy, slightly charred crust. seating creates a seamless connection to the city. It’s easy to imagine lingering over a glass of wine as the light fades or carrying out a pizza for an impromptu picnic nearby. A private event space has a capacity for up to 100 guests in a cocktail-style setting. Special events add another layer. If you want Wine dinners pair thoughtfully curated food and drinks that reflect to go to Italy, Italy’s diverse regions, while weekcome to us. day happy hours bring a casual energy with deals on drinks, small bites and “old school” pizzas. For those on the go, online ordering —Nezih Pistar, owner, and curbside pickup make it easy Pistarro’s Ristorante Pizzeria Napoletana to enjoy a taste of Pistarro’s at home or work. It’s a long way from Italy’s soccer fields to Downtown Frederick, but Pistar is happy to let Pistarro’s be the bridge. Reflecting on his experience, he says, “I’m so lucky.” FM
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THE BANYAN SET TO DEBUT
For thousands of years in places around the world where banyan trees grow, people have gathered beneath their shade to transact business, socialize and enjoy a respite from the blazing sun. This month, The Banyan, a restaurant and event venue at 216 E. Patrick St., is scheduled to offer what owners Dan and Staci Caiola call an “all-in-one gathering space” in keeping with the tree’s long history. In a former Eagles Club, the renovated two-story building described as “industrial sexy” features a rooftop bar offering a bird’s-eye view of the city and a brightly painted food truck called The Hangry Rooster that was lifted into place by a crane. A fine dining restaurant is situated on the lower floor with a menu highlighting steaks and seafood, along with Italian- and French-inspired cuisine. A speakeasy-style cocktail lounge includes a baby grand piano. The second floor contains an event space and stage to accommodate weddings and other private events for up to 300 people, as well as live performances ranging from plays to concerts. “All three levels have the ability for music every day,” Dan says. The Banyan’s husband-and-wife owners are both trained chefs and also run The Derby Restaurant and Bar in New Market. “Everything will be done in-house,” Dan says, planning on a staff numbering 80-100 employees at the new spot. He’s proud of his family’s Italian roots—not only the menu, but the décor points to that fact. A favorite relative, Aunt Ceil, who lived to be 102, will have her portrait in the restaurant and her hand-carved oak dining table from Italy will also have a special place. Attention is paid to every detail with The Banyan casting a wide and inviting canopy for its patrons. www.thebanyanmd.com
GATHER AROUND THE TABLE AT SALT & VINE
Rooted in the Italian tradition of bringing people together around the table, Salt & Vine is ready to join the Frederick dining scene in May. The restaurant, located in the former La Paz building, 51 S. Market St., will welcome guests of all ages to enjoy handcrafted dishes, seasonal ingredients and a warm sense of hospitality. Salt & Vine will offer a modern take on the Italian trattoria, guided by a deep commitment to local ingredients and community connections. Owner and chef Thomas Zippelli works closely with regional farms and markets to highlight the best of each season, his menu built around fresh flavors and handcrafted pastas. “Frederick offers the perfect blend of historic charm and an exciting, evolving culinary scene, and we’re thrilled to be part of it,” Zippelli says. “Our goal is to bring something entirely new to the area—elevated Italian cuisine rooted in local ingredients—while embracing the city’s strong sense of community. Salt & Vine hopes to become a place where residents and visitors alike can gather, celebrate and experience a dining destination unlike anything else in Frederick.” www.saltandvine.com
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H Voted “Best of Frederick” $ entrées $10 and under - $$ entrées $10–$20 - $$$ entrées $20 and over
10 Tavern 10 E. Main St., Thurmont. 301-271-7422. Classic all-American cuisine. $
Agave 137 Tequila Bar & Kitchen 137 N. Market St, Frederick. 240-439-4367. Best margaritas, tacos and entertainment on Market St. $$
Airways Inn 310 Aviation Way, Frederick. 301-228-2100. Sandwiches, salads and more. Adjacent to airport. $
H A.K.A. Friscos 4632 Wedgewood Blvd., Frederick. 301-698-0018. Upbeat sandwich shop also offering house-roasted meats, salads and potatoes. $$
Aleko’s Village Café
6 N. Church St. Middletown. 301-371-3500. Greek, vegetarian and vegan specialties, subs and salads. $
H Anchor Bar 5605 Spectrum Dr., Frederick. 240-651-5580. Home of the Original Buffalo Wing. $$
Antrim 1844 Smokehouse Restaurant 30 Trevanion Road, Taneytown. 410-756-6812. Open daily for dinner. French-American cuisine. Reservations required. $$$
Atlantic Grille 3531 John Simmons St., Suite D-05, Urbana. 301-810-5220. American steak and seafood restaurant. $-$$$
Ayoka African Cusine 100 W. Patrick St., Suite M, Frederick. 240-626-1801. Enjoy a taste of authentic African dishes. $$ B. Anderson’s Restaurant 6 Souder Road, Brusnwick. 301-969-0016 Home-cooked, affordable deliciousness. $-$$$
Beans & Bagels 49 E. Patrick St., Frederick. 301-620-2165. Light breakfasts and lunches. $
Beans & Dreams 203 E. Main St., C, Middletown. 240-490-7070. Café and coffee shop. $
H Beef ‘n Buns ‘n Paradise 1448 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 301-898-2075. Big burgers and great ice cream selections. $
Belles’ Sports Bar & Grill 1202 E. Patrick St., Frederick. 301-696-9623. Great ribs and other American fare. $
Bellisario’s Pizza 934 N. East St., Frederick. 301-662-9233. Sauce and dough made fresh daily. $$
Bentztown 6 S. Bentz St., Frederick 301-301-8430. Southern fare. $$-$$$
Big Papi’s 5711 Industry Lane, Frederick. 240-651-5969. Authentic Mexican dishes. $-$$
H Black Hog BBQ & Bar 118 S. Market St., Frederick. 301-662-9090. 221 Shorebird St., Frederick. 301-662-9600. 3323 Worthington Blvd., Urbana. 240-699-0070. 100 Middletown Pkwy, Middletown. 240-490-8147. Specializing in various styles of barbecue. $$
Bollinger’s Restaurant and Uncle Dirtys Brew Works 210 N. Church St., Thurmont. 301-668-1522. Home-cooked meals, fresh baked pies, cakes and desserts. $$-$$$
H Avery’s Maryland Grille
9009 Baltimore Road, Frederick, 301-228-2722. Fresh seafood, hand-cut steaks, burgers and wings. $-$$$ ★
Bonefish Grill 1305 W. 7th St., Frederick. 301-271-3500. Contemporary grill chain offering a seafood-centric menu, plus steaks and cocktails. $$$
H Brewer’s Alley 124 N. Market St., Frederick. 301-631-0089. Contemporary American regional cuisine and microbrewery. $$
Buffalo Wild Wings 210 Shorebird St., Frederick. 301-662-1333. Chicken wings, sandwiches and other family fare. $
H Bushwaller’s 209 N. Market St., Frederick. 301-695-6988. Irish fare in an attractive pub setting. $$-$$$
The Buzz Café 11801 Fingerboard Road, Suite 3, Monrovia. 301-865-4900. Scratch bakery and café that features breakfast and lunch items as well as custom cakes and goodies. $-$$
Cacique 26 N. Market St., Frederick. 301-695-2756. Fine Spanish and Mexican cuisine. $$-$$$
H Café Bueno 255 E. 4th St. 301-620-8858. Authentic Mexican food. Burritos a favorite. $-$$
Café Nola 4 E. Patrick St., Frederick. 301-694-6652. Bistro café. Coffee, tea and sandwiches. $
Callahan’s Seafood Bar & Grill 1808 Rosemont Ave., Frederick. 301-698-9596. Fresh seafood. $$
H Canapés Grab & Go Café 1 Frederick Health Way, Frederick. 301-663-8220. Offering signature breakfast items, pastries, soups, salads, sandwiches, baked goods and more. $$
Carriage House Inn 200 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. 301-447-2366. Traditional dishes served in a colonial setting. $$$
Carroll Valley Golf Course 121 Sanders Road, Fairfield, Pa. 888-330-4202. American cuisine. $-$$$
CarterQue Barbeque & Grilling Co. 1310 S. Main St., Mount Airy. 301-829-2222. Award-winning barbecue and seafood dishes. $-$$
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Casa Rico 1399 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 301-663-3107. Mexican fare in a comfortable, pleasant setting. $-$$
Cellar Door Restaurant 5 E. Church St., Frederick. 301-695-8460. American Casual Cuisine & Cocktail Lounge. $-$$$
Chatime Tea 5219 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick. 301-378-2530. Bubble tea. $
Chef Lin Buffet 417 S. Jefferson St., Frederick. 301-620-0664. Asian cuisine. $-$$
Chili’s Grill & Bar 5100 Pegasus Court, Frederick. 301-662-8130. Fresh Tex & Mex. $$
China Garden 506 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 301-695-5055. Asian cuisine. $-$$
Clay Oven Restaurant 1170 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 301-631-2004. Indian, Nepalese cuisine. $$-$$$
Coal Fire 7820 Wormans Mill Road, Frederick. 301-631-2625. Coal-fired pizza, sand- wiches, salads and dinner entrées. $-$$
Common Market 927 W. 7th St., Frederick. 301-663-3416. Organic fare and vegetarian specialties, takeout. $
The Comus Inn at Sugarloaf Mountain 23900 Old Hundred Road, Dickerson. 301-349-5100. Fine dining at the foot of Sugarloaf Mountain. $$$
Crabapples Delicatessen 101 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 301-694-0208. Traditional New York–style deli. $
Cucina Massi 111 E. Patrick St., Frederick. 301-624-1052. Italian and more. Small plate appetizers to share. $$-$$$
Cugino Forno 1705 N. Market St., Frederick. 301-835-9575. Neapolitan pizza. $$
The Derby Restaurant and Bar 83 W. Main St., New Market. 301-865-2222. Casual family-friendly spin using locally grown produce and ingredients. Full bar. $$
H Dublin Roasters Coffee 1780 N. Market St., Frederick. 240-772-5274. $-$$
H Dutch’s Daughter 581 Himes Ave., Frederick. 301-668-9500. Seafood, steak and poultry specialties. $$$
Fajita Grande 5 Willowdale Drive, Frederick. 301-698-8989. Mexican cuisine. $-$$
Fire & Oak Culinary Tavern 105 N. Market St., Frederick. 240-575-9639. American flavors. Craft beers and a warm vibe. $$
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill 5201 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick. 315-850-0077. Steakhouse. $$
Firehouse Subs 1700 Kingfisher Drive, Frederick. 301-8982027. 5100 Buckeystown Pike, #194, Frederick. 301-668-6301. A variety of hot gourmet sub sandwiches. Dine in, takeout and catering available. $
Flaming Grill & Buffet 1003 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 301-664-3388. Chinese, Japanese and American cuisine. $-$$
H Fratelli’s Italian & Seafood 200 Middletown Parkway, Middletown. 301-371-4000. Made-from-scratch Italian classics, homemade pasta, award-winning crab cakes. $$-$$$
Frederick Coffee Company & Café 100 N. East St., Frederick. 301-698-0039. Coffee specialties, light fare and weekend entertainment. $
Frederick Social 50 Citizens Way, Frederick. 240-629-8525. Brew pub and cafe. $$
Frederick Soups 124 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Homemade comfort food and soups. $-$$
The Garage 440 Prospect Blvd., Frederick. 240-344-5340. Wood-fired pizza, appetizers, sandwiches, salads and locally brewed beers. $-$$
Gladchuk Bros. Restaurant 489 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 301-662-7750. Hearty international fare. $$$
Glory Days Grill 1305 W. 7th St., Frederick. 301-696-1112. American grill with a sports theme. $-$$$
Gogi Go Korean BBQ 1003 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 301-846-9888. Korean barbecue. $$-$$$
Gran Azteca Mexican Food Bar & Grill 6956 Crestwood Blvd., Frederick. 301-378-2785. Authentic Mexican Cuisine. $$-$$$
Hinzi’s Kitchen 503 N. East St., Frederick. 301-835-7694. Traditional Pakistani cuisine. $$
Hippy Chick Hummus 237 N. Market St., Frederick. 240-815-7175. Vegan restaurant. $$
Hootch & Banter 49 S. Market St., Frederick. 301-732-4971. New American, upscale casual cuisine. $$-$$$
Ibiza Café 8 W. 4th St., Frederick. The best selections of coffee, teas, sandwiches and locally made pastries in a European-style café. $-$$
H il Forno Pizzeria 1035 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 301-846-0422. Wood-burning oven-cooked pizza, pasta, sandwiches and salads. $$ il Porto
200 S. Market St., Frederick. 301-620-7480. 245 Muddy Branch Road, Gaithersburg. 301-590-0735. Fine Italian food. $-$$
Indian Wok 8415 Woodsboro Pike, #J, Walkersvillle. 301-304-0103. Traditional Indian fare, along with Indo-Chinese food. $$
H Isabella’s Taverna & Tapas Bar 44 N. Market St., Frederick. 301-698-8922. Tapas. $$
JB Seafood 308 Main St., Myersville. 301-293-2722. “From the shore to your door.” Seafood, beef, poultry, pork. $$-$$$
Jasmin Mediterranean Grill 3532-B Urbana Pike, Urbana. 301-363-5877.Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine. Dine-in, carryout and catering. $-$$
JoJo’s Restaurant & Tap House 16 E. Patrick St., Frederick. 301-732-5197. American fusion. $$-$$$
Jollof on Point 452 Prospect Blvd., Frederick. 703-473-5788. Authentic Nigerian cuisine. $-$$
K-Town Takeout 325 W. 7th St., Frederick. 301-835-7414. Korean dishes and bento boxes. $-$$
King’s New York Style Pizza & Italian Restaurant 8415-G Woodsboro Pike, Walkersville. 301-845-4910. Classic pies, subs, pasta dinners. $-$$
Kittiwat Thai Kitchen 5205 Presidents Court, Frederick. 301-631-0999. Authentic Thai cuisine. Lunch and dinner daily. $-$$$
Las Tunas 1043 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 240-629-8008. Authentic Mexican food. $$
H Lazy Fish 10 E. Patrick St., Frederick. 301-695-9656. Asian sushi bistro. $-$$$
Ledo Pizza 490-1 Prospect Blvd., Frederick. 301-663-9800. 1293 Riverbend Way, Frederick. 301-694-0050. 3303 Worthington Blvd., Urbana. 240-699-0303. Pizza, pasta, salads and sandwiches in a casual setting. $-$$
Liberty Road Seafood & Steak 10524 Liberty Road, Frederick. 301-898-3181. Home of the largest crab in Frederick County. Open all year round. $$$
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H The Orchard 45 N. Market St., Frederick. 301-663-4912. Flavorful healthy fare and vegetarian selections. $$
H Oscar’s Alehouse 906 N. East St., Frederick. 301-378-2793. Buzzing bar and grill featuring updated American fare and craft beers on tap. $$-$$$
Outback Steakhouse 1007 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 301-662-9584. Steak and seafood. $$-$$$
Pasquale’s H Modern Asia
1306 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 301-732-5193. A wide array of authentic Chinese, Vietnamese and Thai food. $$ ★
Long Shot’s 5400 Holiday Drive, Frederick. (inside the Clarion Hotel). 301-694-7500. Starters, salad, sandwhiches, BBQ, full bar. $$ -$$$
Los Amigos 205 Frederick Road, Thurmont. 301-271-8888. Mexican food with specials through the week. $$
Lucky Corner Restaurant 5100 Buckeystown Pike, Suite 174, Frederick. 301-360-5913. Vietnamese grill and noodle restaurant. $$
Madrones 7810 Worman’s Mill Road #J, Frederick. 240-439-4010. Traditional American steak and seafood. $$-$$$
Magoo’s Pub & Eatery 1-A W. 2nd St., Frederick. 301-378-2237. Traditional Irish-American favorites. $$-$$$
The Main Cup 14 W. Main St., Middletown. 301-371-4433. Casual café and coffeehouse. $-$$$
Manalù Italian Restaurant 5227 Presidents Court, Frederick. 240-578-4831. Authentic Italian restaurant serving traditional foods in a warm and cozy atmosphere. $$-$$$
Mangia e Bevi Turning Point Center, 8927-J Fingerboard Road, Urbana. 301-874-0338. Italian comfort food at a good value. $-$$$
Mariachi Restaurant 5854 Urbana Pike, Frederick. 301-418-6367. Fine Spanish and Mexican cuisine. $$
Matsutake Sushi and Steak 5225 Buckeystown Pike (Westview Promenade), Frederick. 301-631-5060. Hibachi and Japanese cuisine. $-$$$
H May’s 5640 Urbana Pike, Frederick. 301-662-4233. Home-cooked meals, crabs. $$
H Mayta’s Peruvian Cuisine 5010 Buckeytown Pike, Suite 148, Frederick. 301-732-4441. Fresh, authentic Peruvian cuisine. Serving lunch and dinner. Catering available. $-$$$ Mazako 911 N. East St., Frederick. 240-575-9256. Showcasing the world-renowned cuisine and unique flavors of Afghanistan with traditional dishes, street foods, salads and desserts. $-$$$
Miyako 1005 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 301-620-0024. Sushi, noodles, Japanese steak house, specialty cocktails. $$$
Mod Pizza 5256 Buckeystown Pike (Westview Promenade), Frederick. 240-877-7967. Custom, artisan-style pizza and salads. $-$$
Monocacy Crossing 4424-A Urbana Pike, Frederick. 301-846-4204. American comfort food and fine wine. $$-$$$
Morgan’s American Grill 11717 Old National Pike, New Market. 301-865-8100. A family-friendly restaurant with big city dining. $$-$$$
H Mountain Gate Family Restaurant 133 Frederick Rd., Thurmont. 301-271-4373. Buffet and menu selections. $
Mountain View Diner 1300 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 301-696-1300. All-American diner food. $
My Thai Restaurant 193 Thomas Johnson Drive, Frederick. 301-846-9999. Delicious fresh Thai dishes. $$
New York J&P Pizza 6103 Spring Ridge Pkwy., Frederick. 301-644-1372. Lunch and dinner daily. $$-$$$
H North Market Pop Shop 241 N. Market St., Frederick. 240-575-9070. Trickling Springs Creamery ice cream. 400-plus soda choices. $-$$$
Old Dominion Grill & Sushi 5732 Buckeystown Pike #18-20, Frederick. 301-682-6888. Family restaurant, American, Japanese, Thai, etc. $-$$$
11670 Old National Pike, New Market. 301-882-7103. Italian restaurant and pizzeria. $$
Patowmack Farm 42461 Lovettsville Road, Lovettsville, Va. 540-822-9017. Seasonal organic cuisine. $$$
Peking Gourmet 5732 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick. 301-846-0001 or 301-846-0002. Peking-style cuisine. $$
The Pham 1341 Hughes Ford Road, Unit 119D 240-651-0987. Vietnamese cuisine. $$
Pho An Loi 440 Prospect Blvd., Frederick. 301-378-9099. Specializes in Vietnamese dishes, along with Thai food. $$
Pho 52 701 Motter Ave., Frederick. 240-575-9479. Vietnamese dishes including noodle-based pho. $$
H P.I.G.S. BBQ Restaurant 2401 Whittier Drive, Frederick. 240-629-8001. BBQ restaurant. $$
Pistarro’s 221 N. East St., Frederick. 301-378-9536. Traditional Naples-style wood-fired pizza, hand-made pastas, beer and Italian wines. $-$$
Plaza Mexico 2481 Merchant St., Frederick. 301-228-9889. 50 Carroll Creek Way #130, Frederick. 240-439-4041. Mexican fare that’s beyond ordinary. $$-$$$
Prospect Pantry 1 W, Main St. New Market. 240-915-2238. American Fare. $$
Pumpernickel + Rye 3538-Urbana Pike, Urbana. 240-397-9600. Market and deli. $-$$
Ragin’ Reef 506 E. Church St., Frederick. 240-815-5438. A casual seafood restaurant with top quality fresh food, affordable prices, and unmatched service. $-$$$
H The Red Horse 996 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 301-663-3030. A Frederick institution for great steaks and seafood. $$$ Temporarily closed.
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Red Lobster 1020 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 301-846-9474. Fresh seafood. $$
Rice Thai Bistro 181-C Thomas Johnson Drive, Frederick. 301-329-5199. Journey through the vibrant flavors of Thailand. $$
Ricci Restaurant 1021 Mill Pond Road, Frederick. 240-578-4273. Restaurant and wine bar offering tasty Italian dishes, wood-fired pizza and steak. $$
Roasthouse Pub 5700 Urbana Pike, Frederick. 301-418-6098. Craft beer, American fusion bistro. $$
Rosati’s Pizza 911 W. 7th St., Frederick. 301-694-4650. Chicago-style pizza, pasta, sandwiches and salads. $$
Rube’s Crab Shack 17308 N. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. 301-447-4116. All-you-can-eat seafood, dinner menu, lunch, fullservice bar and carryout. $-$$$
Sabor DE Cuba 9 E. Patrick St., Frederick 301-663-1036. Cuban cuisine. $$
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South Mountain Creamery 50 Citizen’s Way, Ste. 101, Frederick. 301-383-8790. We take your favorite sweet and savory treats to a whole new level. Sweet: sundaes, milkshakes, and more. Savory: Farm-fresh pizzas, made from scratch using fresh, local ingredients. $-$$
South Market Sandwich Co. 105 S. Market St., Frederick. 240-651-3797. A quaint, gourmet sandwich shop. $$
Starvin Marvin Pizzeria and Subs 6942 Crestwood Blvd., Frederick. 301-695-7827. New York–style pizza, Philadelphia cheesesteaks and more. $
Sumittra Thai 12 E. Patrick St., Frederick. 301-668-2303. Thai favorites including satay, pad thai and garden rolls. $-$$
Sushi Nomu 4969 Westview Drive, Frederick. 240-656-1330. Asian sushi. $-$$
Suvai Biryani 11791 Fingerboard Road, Monrovia. 301-363-8725. Mixing classic recipes with a modern twist. $$
Taco Bar 1450 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 301-732-5716. Authentic Mexican fast food. $
107 Baughmans Lane, Frederick. 301-662-9348. Salvadorean and Mexican food. $-$$
Schroyer’s Tavern
120 Frederick Road, Suites B&C, Thurmont. 301-271-2858. Chinese, Thai, Japanese, sushi bar, Asian fusion, dine in, carryout, catering. $-$$
H The Tasting Room 101 N. Market St., Frederick. 240-379-7772. European cuisine. $$$
Thurmont Kountry Kitchen 17 Water St., Thurmont. 301-271-4071. Family owned and operated serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Award winning broasted chicken. $-$$
Tin Corner 700 N. Market St., Frederick. 240-575-9374. Serving authentic Vietnamese cuisine. $-$$
Tropix Pots Cuisines Bar & Grill 490 Prospect Blvd., Frederick. 240-877-4858. Authentic Jamaican and Caribbean cuisine. $$-$$$
Ugly Dumpling Express 5267 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick. 301-732-7705. Known for dumplings with a variety of fillings. $$
32290 Bennett Creek Ave., Unit A, Urbana. 240-341-4020. Authentic Italian cuisine served with passion and pride. $$-$$$$
Tempo di Pasta
244 E. Church St., Frederick. 240-780-8517. Gourmet Italian dishes. Handmade pasta. $$
The Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar
Simply Asia Pan Asian Bistro
5221 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick. 240-877-7034. Thai + Lao cuisine. $$
Vesuvius
228 N Market St., Frederick 240-332-3186. Menu is built on costal flavors, seasonal ingredients and small creative flourishes that surprise and comfort all at once. $$-$$$
5120 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick. 301-694-9501. Award-winning burgers, all-day breakfast, vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options. $-$$$
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Hollow Creek Golf Club, 50 Glenbrook Drive, Middletown. 301-371-0400. Contemporary American cuisine. $-$$
7th Sister
H Silver Diner
1170 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 240-651-0998. Authentic Thai cuisine. $-$$
Valley Grill Sports Bar
Maryland National Golf Club, 8836 Hollow Road, Middletown. 301-371-0000. Contemporary American cuisine. $$$
41 S. Market St., Frederick. 240-575-9876. Seafood, friendly gathering place. $$
Thai Meric Eatery and Bar
301 N. Market St., Frederick. 240-831-4847. Charming restaurant/bistro offering full service breakfast, lunch and dinner. Uniqueness and variety with a touch of elegance. $-$$$
5 W. Church St.., Frederick. 240-815-7079. Fine Japanese and Korean dining. $-$$$
882 N. East St., Frederick. 301-835-7628. Modern American diner with menu designed by celebrity chef Bryan Voltaggio. $$-$$$
5105 Pegasus Court, Frederick. 301-682-7427. Hand-cut steaks, ribs, fresh-baked rolls and cold beer. $$
Up On Market Bistro
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Texas Roadhouse
Taichi Bubble Tea 5866 Ballenger Creek Pike, Frederick. 240-815-7961. Bubble teas, fruit teas, ramen, poke bowls, sushi burritos and rice bowls. $$
Taj Mahal Bar & Grill 1301 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 301-682-2213. Authentic Indian fare featuring home made spices. Serving lunch and dinner. Wine and beer available. $-$$
Tapia’s On Main 203 E. Main St., Middletown. 240-490-8461. Signature brick-oven pizzas, pastas, paninis, house-crafted cocktails. $$-$$$
H Wag’s 24 S. Market St., Frederick. 301-694-8451. Classic hamburgers and fries. $
White Rabbit Gastropub 18 Market Space, Frederick. 240-651-1952. Craft beer house serving high-end beer and food. $-$$
Wilcom’s Inn 11234 Fingerboard Road, Monrovia. 301-798-8686. Iconic local landmark. International steakhouse and sports bar. $-$$
The Wine Kitchen on the Creek 150 Caroll Creek Way, Ste. 160, Frederick. 301-663-6968. Wine bar with American bistro fare. $$
H Zi Pani Café Bistro 177A Thomas Johnson Drive, Frederick. 301-620-1932. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Casual dining with full bar. $-$$
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Worman’s Mill Volunteers Work to Protect Nature and History By Guy Fletcher / Photography by Mark Youngblood When Dedra and John Salitrik moved into the budding Worman’s Mill community 15 years ago, the land beyond their Mill Race Road home was still undeveloped. But they already had plenty of neighbors. “When we moved in, we loved the fact that we had butterflies, we had birds, we had everything all over the backyard. Our house was brand new. None of this was built yet,” says Dedra Salitrk in the neighborhood where dozens of homes now line the road. “The more it got built, the wildlife disappeared,” she says. “It just vanished.” Salitrik is president of Friends of Worman’s Mill Park, an all-volunteer nonprofit organization that works to preserve and protect the area’s natural landscape. Their efforts have included planting native plants, removing invasive species and educating others about the land’s natural beauty and the importance of its health. The 72.5-acre Worman’s Mill Park, which wraps around the community along the Tuscarora Creek and Monocacy River, is considered “passive,” with no sports fields, playgrounds and other facilities. Instead, there are walking trails that traverse a diverse ecosystem of wetlands, forests and meadows. “We really like that it’s passive. We want it to stay that way. We want it to be a wildlife habitat,” Salitrik says. Kathleen Jefferson, a Mill Race Road resident who has served as marketing and education director for the friends The all-volunteer Friends of Worman’s Mill Park has been working to protect and preserve both the natural and historical beauty of the park, among the largest in the City of Frederick.
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group, speaks excitedly about the annual blooming of the brilliant bluebell flowers and the singing frogs this time every year. “The beginning of spring is just like a symphony,” she says with a smile. But perhaps the most recognizable feature of Worman’s Mill Park is manmade: the stone ruins of the 18th-century Jacob Stoner Mill Pond House, the oldestknown remains of a European-style dwelling in Frederick County. The original deed is dated 1746. Age and weather have left the two-story house in extreme disrepair, with no roof, missing walls and a first floor that collapsed into the cellar. The city built a fence to keep people and at least some of the wildlife from entering the property, but the ruins remain unprotected from the elements. For the Friends of Worman’s Mill Park, that means the focus is on both the historical and the environmental. The former is being addressed in the form of a city proposal to “stabilize” the Mill Pond House, contingent on a $180,000 request currently before the Maryland General Assembly. Meanwhile, the organization has been promoting the natural benefits that come
from the park and dangers posed by invasive plants, herbicides and even road salt draining into the soil. There have been nature walks, bird walks and other events, all to raise awareness and funding. The group has used the iNaturalist platform that shares information about the park’s ecosystem. “The best thing we can think of is to educate, to expose people to what the connection is between what they do and where they live,” Salitrik says. The organization has also worked with the city in developing gardens for native plants in the park, while trying to remove the invasives, such as lesser celandine, an aggressive perennial that threatens the bluebells. While the park lacks amenities by design, there is interest by the organization in adding some park benches and signs with QR codes to provide more information to visitors about the plants and wildlife. Salitrik and others in the organization praised the participation of the city Parks and Recreation Department staff in working cooperatively with them. “They have been wonderful,” she says. For more information about Friends of Worman’s Mill Park, follow the organization on Facebook. FM
The historical centerpiece of the park is the stone ruins of the 18th-century Jacob Stoner Mill Pond House, the oldest-known remains of a European-style dwelling in Frederick County.
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When most artists start out, they begin with something new—a painter with a pristine white canvas or a sculptor with fresh, moist clay come to mind. But for fiber artist Gennifer Majors, the older the better. Majors, who spent the past seven years at a Washington, D.C., textile museum cleaning and stabilizing items for display, also works from home on projects ranging from pieces of art—many inspired by nature—to embellishing clothing. She is passing along her skills to others by teaching a sewing class on clothing repair for the Brunswick Arts Council. “There are no rules. A repair doesn’t have to be perfect. I encourage them to lean into the creativity, to look at things you already have in a new way,” she says. “My mom always sewed and I have a family line that was a huge influence in making things for the people you love,” Majors says. She hopes to inspire others to think “this is really cool, and I already have the fabric at home.” With a laugh, Majors admits, “I have a million unfinished projects stuffed into drawers.” But that’s the beauty of the medium; there are no worries about paint drying up in tubes or clay turning hard. When she’s ready, she can simply pull out the ripped jeans or old T-shirt, the soft sculpture or wall hanging, and continue creating. 74 fredMAG
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How do you come up with all the flavors?
Mike Pfister Founder, PopPoww Snack Co.
What prompted you to start a popcorn and nuts business? It was really an evolution over time. When I was a teenager, my mom had a book called Make Your Own Groceries that included a recipe for “Nutty Caramel Corn,” which was basically homemade Cracker Jack. I started making it for family during the holidays, and it became a tradition that continues to this day. Over the years I refined the recipe to make it lighter and crispier. A few years ago, while tending bar at Midnight Run Brewing, I started making batches to give out to customers. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive, and people kept asking if they could buy it. That’s when the idea started to feel like something more than a hobby. In August of 2024, I set up my first table at the YMCA Farmers Market, and PopPoww Snack Co. officially began.
What are some of the hurdles you face as an entrepreneur?
There are many! I think I underestimated just how many hats you have to wear when starting a business. One day you’re developing new flavors, the next you’re designing labels, updating ingredient statements, doing bookkeep-
ing, managing inventory, producing product, packing orders, loading a car for an event, and then trying to keep up with social media and marketing. Until you have a team, all of that responsibility falls on the entrepreneur. Our biggest challenge right now is scaling production. I started the business in my home kitchen as a cottage industry, and in July 2025 we obtained our license to operate out of a shared commercial kitchen. That allowed us to reach a baseline level of regular production, but popcorn is a surprisingly large-scale product. It requires big equipment, large cooling tables, packing areas and storage for finished goods. We’re already reaching the limits of what we can do in a shared kitchen environment.
We do have a lot of flavors—24 at this point! I look at popcorn as a blank canvas. It has a naturally toasty flavor that pairs well with both sweet and savory ingredients, which means you can go in almost any direction creatively. Sometimes inspiration comes from cookies or desserts, sometimes from international cuisine and sometimes from conversations with customers. The real challenge is figuring out how to translate that flavor into something that works with popcorn and tastes incredible!
What makes popcorn such a popular snack?
Popcorn has a lot going for it. It’s familiar, nostalgic and incredibly versatile. Almost everyone has some kind of positive memory connected to popcorn—movies, fairs, ball games or family traditions. And it’s fun to watch it pop. At the same time, it’s also a great canvas for creativity. You can take something people already love and introduce them to unexpected flavors.
What is the future for PopPoww?
Right now, the biggest step forward is securing a dedicated production space that allows us to scale up properly. Having the right space and equipment would allow us to increase production, expand distribution and keep up with demand from retailers and events. Beyond that, I’m really excited about continuing to develop new flavors and collaborations. One of the ideas I’m especially passionate about is working with local artists to create packaging and limited-edition designs that reflect the creative spirit of our community.
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postcards ON THE ROAD
TURKS AND CAICOS Derek and Meghan O’Brien spent their honeymoon at Providenciales, part of the archipelago of 40 low-lying coral islands in the Atlantic Ocean.
OREGON Tai Riveria packed Frederick Magazine for a trip that included stops in Silver Falls and the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Gordon House in Silverton.
PENNSYLVANIA After a day on the rides at Hersheypark, Scott Epling, Julia Epling, Liam Keeney, Wyatt Keeney and Carson Epling found indoor comfort at Chocolate World. 78 fredMAG
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By Jake Wynn
Spring Fling
Phew. That was a long winter. Thankfully, spring has arrived and the “snowcrete” is (hopefully) gone. With warmer temperatures, we’re landing in one of the best seasons to experience the place we’re lucky enough to call home. Frederick County’s parks are some of the best places to welcome spring. After a long winter, they fill quickly with people eager to get outside again—spreading out picnic blankets, taking a stroll in the sunshine and simply enjoying the warmth on their skin. It’s one of the simple joys of living here. Find a bench, walk the paths and take in a little people watching along the way. You might catch the tail end of the cherry blossoms in Baker Park and see blooms and flowers along the way. Spring also marks the return of the county’s outdoor calendar. The season’s rhythm is built around gathering outside again. In May, the Beyond the Garden Gates Tour invites visitors to step inside some of the region’s most beautiful private and public gardens. It’s a chance to see the creativity and care that local gardeners pour into their landscapes each year. Later that same month, the Maryland Craft Beer Festival returns to Carroll Creek Park,
filling the promenade with live music, local food and dozens of Maryland breweries pouring their best creations. And for something entirely different, the Maryland Iron Festival at Catoctin Furnace offers a spring weekend steeped in history. The quiet village south of Thurmont comes alive with living history demonstrations, live iron pours and music celebrating the region’s industrial heritage. Of course, some of the best spring experiences require nothing more than a pair of comfortable shoes. The mountains north and west of Frederick offer miles of trails that feel especially inviting once winter loosens its grip. Catoctin Mountain Park offers many memorable and repeatable hikes. The forests wake up slowly in spring, with new leaves filtering sunlight onto the trails and wildflowers appearing along the forest floor. For a great view, make the climb to Chimney Rock, with its sweeping views, and see the region in bloom. If your idea of adventure involves two wheels instead of two feet, the C&O Canal towpath offers one of the most scenic rides in the region. The flat, tree-lined trail follows the Potomac River for miles, making it perfect for
a leisurely ride through landscapes that feel unchanged from another century. With the nation celebrating its 250th birthday, Frederick County is stepping forward to tell its part of that story. Across the county this spring, museums and historic sites are unveiling special exhibitions that explore Frederick’s role in the American experience from the Revolutionary era through the Civil War, Civil Rights and beyond. Visitors can dive into these stories at Rose Hill Manor Park and Museums, the Museum of Frederick County History, the National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, and the South Mountain Heritage Society, each offering new perspectives on the people and events that shaped this region. One of the season’s signature events will be the America 250 History Fair at Carroll Creek Park on April 26, where centuries of Frederick County history will come together in one place. Living historians, exhibits and interactive displays will transform the park into a vibrant gathering celebrating the county’s deep connection to the American story. Spring in Frederick County is a great opportunity to take a journey of rediscovery. Jake Wynn is the senior marketing and communications manager at Visit Frederick, the designated destination marketing organization for Frederick County. Contact him at 301-600-4023 or jwynn@ fredco-md.net. Learn more about Visit Frederick at visitfrederick.org.
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HOT PICK April 18–28 4 a.m. Friends ESPloft, 16 E. Patrick St, Suite 200 and Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St. Endangered Species Theatre Project presents its regional premier of 4 a.m. Friends. A myriad of iconic moments, people, and fashion from the 1970s to present propel friends Becca, Tammy and Kim as they laugh, fight, argue, support and love through some of life’s most challenging hurdles from their teens to their 60s. See website for show location and times. www.downtownfrederick.org
Bettie Awards Exhibition Through April 26 The Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St. Works in a variety of media. View artworks created by local youths selected as 2026 Bettie Award Winners. 301-6980656. www.delaplaine.org
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Through May 24 The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, 5 Willowdale Drive. Experience the musical phenomenon that has taken the world by storm. Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, Disney’s Frozen includes all the film’s beloved songs, along with new music written exclusively for the stage. See website for show times. $. 301-662-6600. www.wayoffbroadway.com
Write Frederick’s Next Chapter Through July 26 As part of the USA 250 celebrations in Frederick, the community is invited to write hopes for Frederick’s next 250 years and reflect on what a shared future looks like by contributing thoughts on a postcard as part of this interactive art project. Responses will become part of a growing public art exhibition that will be on display at City Hall in July 2026. www. cityoffrederickmd.gov/1848/ USA-250-Celebrations
One Vast Hospital—Downtown Frederick Walking Tour Saturdays and Sundays in April National Museum of Civil War Medicine, 48 E. Patrick St. Walk in the footsteps of doctors, nurses, soldiers and civilians who cared for 8,000 wounded soldiers in Downtown Frederick when the city became a makeshift hospital in the final months of 1862 after the Battle of Antietam. Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m. $. 301-695-1864. www.civilwarmed.org
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Heritage Frederick New Exhibits Through Dec. Heritage Frederick, 24 E. Church St. The Museum of Frederick County History offers four new exhibits for visitors to explore: All Saints Street: An Avenue to the History of Frederick and its African American Community; Cultivating Independence: Frederick County in the Revolution; Growing Gold in Frederick County; and Witnessing Revolution. The museum is open Thursday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $. 301-663-1188. www.frederickhistory.org
Trivia Night Thursdays in April Steinhardt Brewing Company, 340 E. Patrick St., Suite 102. Trivia hosted by Pour House Trivia. 7 p.m.– 9 p.m. 301-471-0901. www.frederickmagazine.com
MET Comedy Night Fridays and Saturdays in April Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patrick St. Enjoy comedy every Friday and Saturday in February at the MET, including The Comedy Pigs on April 3 and 4; Key City Improv on April 10; Oh Crit! on April 17; That’s What She Said on April 24; and Off Key: An Improvised Musical on April 25. 8:30 p.m. 301-694-4744. www.marylandensemble.org
Yoga then Beer with Yogamour Sundays in April Monocacy Brewing Company, 1781 N. Market St. Soak in the relaxing Sunday atmosphere at Monocacy Brewing Company with an hour of yoga presented by Yogamour then a refreshing beer. 10:45 a.m.–11:45 a.m. 240-457-4232. www.monocacybrewing.com
Open Mic Night at Sandbox Brewhouse Wednesdays in April Sandbox Brewhouse, 880 N. East St. The Frederick Acoustic Music Enterprise brings their iconic open mic night to Sandbox every Wednesday in the taphouse. Food trucks are typically available. Open to all ages. 6 p.m. www.downtownfrederick.org
Dinner at 200 Monroe Restaurant Thursdays through May 7 200 Monroe Restaurant, 200 Monroe Ave. Frederick Community College’s Hospitality, Culinary and Tourism Institute students cook for the public to showcase their hospitality and culinary skills in an open-kitchen restaurant setting. Guests will enjoy a starter, entrée, dessert and beverage for an all-inclusive price. Reservations are required. Carry out orders are welcome. 5 p.m.–8:30 p.m. $. 240629-7912. www.frederick. edu/200Monroe
Carillon Recital Sundays In April Joseph Dill Baker Carillon in Baker Park, Downtown Frederick. The tower is open for guests to hear John Widmann, City Carillonneur play the 49-bell carillon of bronze bells. 12:30 p.m. www.bakerparkcarillon.org
Rakish April 2 New Spire Arts, 15 W. Patrick St. Rooted in tradition with an ear toward the future, contemporary folk duo Rakish embodys earnest musical exploration and infectious playfulness on their new album Now, O Now. 7:30 p.m. $. 301-600-2828. www.weinbergcenter.org General Grief Support Group April 2, 9, 16, 23 Frederick Health Hospice, 1 Frederick Health Way. A drop-in group designed to provide support to individuals who have experienced the death of a loved one. www. frederickhealthhospice.org
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EVENTS Movie Knight April 3 The Vox House, 228 N. Market St. Falling Squares presents a local filmmaker showcase featuring short films on the first Friday of each month. Food and drinks available for purchase from 7th Sister. Free admission. Limited seating. RSVP required. 7 p.m. www.downtownfrederick.org/ events
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Dance for Good: On That One Night April 3 Frederick Social, 50 Citizen’s Way. Enjoy a night of music, dancing and community at this fundraising event featuring a high-energy DJ experience, immersive lighting and sound and a vibrant dance floor atmosphere. Hosted by Deepnpact and Artspiration Frederick. Proceeds benefit the Frederick arts community. 9 p.m.–1 a.m. 657-627-0554. www. artspirationfrederick.com
Mark Hatfield and Thomas Sterner April 3–26 NOMA Gallery, 437 N. Market St. An exhibition of works by longtime friends exhibiting together for the first time at NOMA. An opening reception is scheduled for April 4 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Noon–8 p.m.; Sundays, Noon–4 p.m. 240-367-9770. www.nomagalleryfrederick.com
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Luc-Alain Fiedler April 3–26 TAG The Artists Gallery, 501 N. Market St. An exhibition of work by award-winning sculptor Luc-Alain Fiedler. Fridays and Saturdays, Noon –8 p.m.; Sundays, Noon–4 p.m. 301-228-9860. www. theartistsgalleryfrederick.com The Wizard of Oz April 3, 4 Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St. Other Voices, Inc. presents a fresh and imaginative adaptation of The Wizard of Oz. Dorothy, Toto and other well-known favorites come to life through dance, music and dialog at this fun family event. Friday at 7 p.m.; Saturday at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. $. 301-600-2828. www.weinbergcenter.org
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The Crucible April 3–26 Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patrick St. A group of teenage girls creates mass hysteria as they accuse fellow villagers of witchcraft in the rigid Puritan society of Salem, Massachusetts in 1692. The accused face the choice of maintaining their ideals or conforming in order to survive in this play about the dangers of unchecked fear, the fragility of justice and the consequences of history. See website for show times. 301-694-4744. www.marylandensemble.org
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EVENTS The YAAC Show April 3, 17 Y Arts Center, 115 E. Church St. This bi-weekly, late-night-style talk show celebrates creativity and community, spotlighting local artists, performers and cultural innovators through interviews, performances and engaging conversations. Each show features an interview guest and a musical performance. Lineups are announced on Instagram @y_arts_center. 5:30 p.m. www.frederickmagazine.com/calendar
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Art Matters Artist Talk April 4 The Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St. Emerging Perspectives Exhibition juror Steven Pearson discusses his work as an artist and art educator and presents this year’s grand prize winner. 2 p.m. 301698-0656. www.delaplaine.org
First Saturday April 4 Downtown Frederick. Support local businesses by shopping with an independent retailer, eating at a local restaurant, supporting local artists and exploring Downtown Frederick. Every First Saturday features streets filled with live music and entertainment and unique events at Downtown businesses! Many shops, galleries and restaurants will be open until 9 p.m. or later. 301-698-8118. www.downtownfrederick.org
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Hyper Local Brew Fest April 4 Rockwell Brewery, 8411 Broadband Drive k. An annual celebration of local craft breweries, this event offers Maryland-made beer, vibrant live music, tasty local food and unique artisan vendors. 11 a.m.–7 p.m. $. www.eventbrite.com Re-Leaf Agency April 4 New Spire Arts, 15 W. Patrick St. An evening of original music, movement, text and video. This multidisciplinary, immersive performance implores audience members to join forces to navigate turbulent times and remember interconnectedness and humanity. Presented by The Weather People and halfMAD Dance. 7:30 p.m. $. 301-6002828. www.weinbergcenter.org
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Creative Outlet April 4 The Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St. Kids and adults are invited to drop in to get creative together on an artist-inspired project in the Delaplaine’s family open studios. Each session features a themed activity. This month, build a monochromatic assemblage sculpture in the style of Louise Nevelson. No large groups. Donations encouraged. 3 p.m.−5 p.m. 301-698-0656. www.delaplaine.org
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EVENTS Foundations of Frederick Walking Tour April 4, 25 Heritage Frederick, 24 E. Church St. Experience the history and beauty of downtown as knowledgeable guides share the fascinating stories that make up historic Frederick. Advance ticket reservation is recommended. 10:30 a.m. $. 301-663-1188. www.frederickhistory.org
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Emerging Perspectives Exhibition April 4–26 The Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St. Featuring works in a variety of media, this annual juried exhibition highlights young adult artists at the onset of their creative endeavors. An exhibition opening is scheduled for April 4 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. 301698-0656. www.delaplaine.org
Delaplaine Faculty Exhibition April 4–26 The Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St. Featuring works in a variety of media, this exhibition showcases the talents of those who teach at The Delaplaine Arts Center, including painters, metalsmiths, photographers, sculptors and more. An exhibition opening is scheduled for April 4 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. 301-698-0656. www.delaplaine.org
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Lisa Reed: Of a Feather, The Endangered Species Project April 4–26 Mary Condon Hodgson Art Gallery, Frederick Community College, 7932 Opossumtown Pike. An exhibition of mixed media on paper by Lisa Reed. An opening reception is scheduled for April 4 at 5 p.m. 301-846-2566. http://calendar.frederick.edu A Love Letter in Merlot: Photographic Art April 4–26 Links Bridge Vineyards, 8830 Old Links Bridge Road, Thurmont. An exhibition of photographic art by notable Maryland artist Monika Luna Greene. The collection celebrates the emotional language of wine and nature, expressed through digital artistry that allows her to push color, lighting and emotion to exciting levels. 301-466-2413. www.linksbridgevineyards.com
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John Kachik April 4–26 The Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St. An exhibition of paintings titled, “Heroes in America,” this collection of contemporary mixed media portraits of individuals from the worlds of entertainment, sports, politics, philanthropy and service who have made a mark on modern American history. They are not all-American citizens or commonly perceived as heroes, but they have all made an impact and redefined our understanding of their work and professions. An exhibition opening is scheduled for April 4 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. 301-698-0656. www.delaplaine.org
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EVENTS Members Only April 4–26 Artspiration Frederick, 915 Toll House Ave., Suite 101. An exhibition featuring works of art by member artists. An artists’ reception is scheduled for April 11 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. www.artspirationfrederick.com Frederick Flying Cows Basketball April 10, 12, 24, 26 Hood College, BB&T Arena. Frederick Flying Cows continue their third season with home games. See website for special themes each game. The Flying Cows is a professional basketball team competing in a professional league with teams across the US. The team is dedicated to providing fun, affordable entertainment. 7 p.m. $. www.goflyingcows.com
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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring April 9 Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St. Enjoy a rare big screen showing of this modern fantasy classic. Presented by Wonder Book and Video. 7:30 p.m. $. 301-600-2828. www.weinbergcenter.org
Living History at the Museum April 11 National Museum of Civil War Medicine, 48 E. Patrick St. Members of the Blue and Gray Hospital Association describe the medical history of America’s bloodiest conflict. 11 a.m.–4 p.m. 301-695-1864. www.civilwarmed.org
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Bus Buddies April 10-12; May 1-3 Evangelical Lutheran Church’s Schaeffer Center, 26 E. 2nd St. Presented by the Endangered Species (Theatre) Project, this two-act comedy written by Nancy Luse and directed by Christine Mosere, features the lives of the passengers on a city bus. Vernon. the driver, is the ringmaster of this circus with the riders having the extra duty of trying to save the buses from a dastardly cost-cutting mayor. Friday and Saturday shows at 7 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets at www.esptheatre.org Chicago April 12 Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St. Experience the glam, grit and dark wit of the roaring twenties in this silent-era film that laid the groundwork for the hit Broadway musical and Oscar-winning remake, accompanied by the mighty Wurlitzer organ. 3 p.m. $. 301-6002828. www.weinbergcenter.org
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Buffalo Rome: The Music of Laurel Canyon April 11 New Spire Arts, 15 W. Patrick St. Nicknamed “the Crosby, Stills and Nashville of the digital age,” Buffalo Rome blends the earthy feel reminiscent of the 1970s west coast country rock scene with today’s modern country, bringing a vinyl vibe to the digital age. 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. $. 301-600-2828. www.weinbergcenter.org
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EVENTS Art at Night: From Tablet to Technology, An Ekphrasis Event April 16 The Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St. Join members of the Maryland Writers’ Association Teen Writing Club as they present original ekphrastic work inspired by the Delaplaine’s 2026 Bettie Awards winners. The members of the teen club have used various forms of technology, from pencil and paper to tables, to compose their written responses to the artwork. 7 p.m.–8 p.m. 301-698-0656. www.delaplaine.org
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Mystery & Mayhem April 11, 18, 25 Frederick Magic Theater & Lounge, 19 N. Court St., Suite 100. Experience a captivating evening full of pre-show sleight-of-hand magic, a complimentary cocktail in the enchanting lounge and a unique stage show featuring a blend of magician-in-residence Jeff Madsen’s comedy magic, mind-reading and escape magic. 7 p.m. www.frederickmagic.com
Frederick’s Black Heritage Walking Tour April 18 Heritage Frederick, 24 E. Church St. Visit landmarks and hear stories revealing Frederick’s Black heritage from the early 19th century to the present day. This tour features sites associated with enslavement and segregation and highlights the achievements of a diverse and vibrant black community in the pursuit of equality and freedom. Advance ticket reservation is recommended. 10:30 a.m. $. 301-6631188. www.frederickhistory.org
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Why Not? April 18 New Spire Arts, 15 W. Patrick St. Maria Johnson’s new favorite motto, “Why not?” gave her the gumption to rent a theater to perform her original, uplifting, Jesus-loving, short songs, and never before performed stand-up comedy. 7 p.m. $. 301600-2828. www.weinbergcenter.org Arthur and Friends Make a Musical April 18–May 10 Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patrick St. Mr. Ratburn’s class is putting on a show but Authur’s not so sure he’s ready. With help from his family and friends, Authur learns that being yourself is the best part of any performance in this fun, feelgood musical for the whole family. See website for show times. 301-694-4744. www.marylandensemble.org
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Community Concert Series: Duo Arpeggione Catherine Lan and Claudio Jaffé April 12 Calvary United Methodist Church, 131 W. 2nd St. Critically acclaimed concert artists, chamber musicians and soloists Catherine Lan, pianist, and Claudio Jaffé, cellist, perform “Simplicity and Turbulence,” featuring works by Bach, Beethoven, Grieg and Foote. 3 p.m. 301-662-1464. https:// calvaryumc.org/concerts
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EVENTS The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra April 19 Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St. With impeccable musicianship, vintage style and unmistakable sound that defined a generation, the Glenn Miller Orchestra continues to enchant audiences worldwide. Their performances capture the spirit of the 1940s, offering a nostalgic journey through the golden age of swing. 2 p.m. $. 301-6002828. www.weinbergcenter.org Junior Ranger Day at Monocacy National Battlefield April 19 Monocacy National Battlefield, Visitor Center, 5201 Urbana Pike. Join National Park Service rangers and living history volunteers for Junior Ranger Day. Participants can “enlist” in handson infantry and artillery drills and can earn their Junior Ranger badge if they complete at least five activities. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. 301-662-3515. www.nps.gov/mono/index.htm The Culture Vibe Experience April 19 New Spire Arts, 15 W. Patrick St. A high-energy live showcase that unites gospel music, clean comedy and R&B-inspired fashion into one unforgettable celebration of faith, creativity and community. This one-day production highlights local designers and a curated vendor marketplace. 4 p.m. $. 301-6002828. www.weinbergcenter.org
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AFA Spring Musical Recital April 22 New Spire Arts, 15 W. Patrick St. Frederick County Public School Academy of the Fine Arts students present an evening of music featuring solos and small ensembles. 7 p.m. $. 301-6002828. www.weinbergcenter.org
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Bored Teachers “Is It Friday Yet?!” Comedy Tour April 23 Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St. They’ve graded the papers, survived the staff meetings and lost their last ounce of patience. Now these teacher comedians are taking it out on stage for a memorable comedy show. 7:30 p.m. $. 301-600-2828. www.weinbergcenter.org Annual Lip Sync Battle April 23 Attaboy Barrel House, 24 S. Wisner St., Suite 110. A night of fun performances to benefit Student Homelessness Initiative Partnership (SHIP) of Frederick
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County. Tickets include admission, food and beverages. 5 p.m.–9 p.m. www.shipfrederick.com/event FCPS Spring Musicals April 23–May 2 High Schools throughout Frederick County. Frederick County Public Schools high school musical season continues. Enjoy the following shows this month: Mamma Mia, April 23–25 at Walkersville High; The Drowsy Chaperone, April 23–26 at Linganore High; Mamma Mia, April 23–25 at Urbana High; Seussical the Musical, April 23–25 at Brunswick High; and Chicago: Teen Edition, April 30–May 2 at Tuscarora High. Tickets are available for purchase through each school. www.fcps.org Brunswick Live! April 24 Brunswick Main St., Brunswick. Happening on the last Friday of every month, Brunswick Live! brings downtown Brunswick to life with extended shop hours, pop-up fun, live music and special events. 4 p.m. www.brunswickmainstreet.org/event Valley Craft Network Spring Showcase April 25, 26 Willow Oaks Craft Cider and Wine, 6219 Harley Road, Middletown. Valley Craft Network artisans gather to bring their best work all to one marketplace. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. www.valleycraftnetwork.org Jazz Appreciation Concert featuring The Eric Byrd Trio April 26 New Spire Arts, 15 W. Patrick St. Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month with From Ragtime to Right Now, a live concert with The Eric Byrd Trio tracing the journey of America’s original art form. Proceeds go to the Frederick Jazz Society, a nonprofit to advocate, educate, present and promote jazz in Frederick County and beyond. 6 p.m. $. 301-600-2828. www.weinbergcenter.org America 250 History Fair April 26 Carroll Creek Park, 50 Carroll Creek Way. Join the Daughters and Sons of the American Revolution and the Frederick Historic Sites Consortium for this free event that offers attendees a unique “Walk Through History” that highlights Frederick County’s pivotal role in the birth and development of our nation and features engaging exhibits and presentations centered on local history. Noon. www.visitfrederick.org FM
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Before the Church By Jody Brumage / Archivist, Heritage Frederick
The Church of the Brethren worshiped in this building until relocating in 1955.
The building in this photograph is the original Frederick Church of the Brethren, built in 1886 on West 4th Street. Founded as a mission of the Bush Creek Church of the Brethren in Monrovia, the Frederick congregation worshiped in this building for 70 years until relocating to its present campus on Fairmont Avenue in 1955. Half a century before construction of the Church of the Brethren, the West 4th Street site was a private cemetery belonging to the Mantz family, who settled in Frederick in the 1760s. This was the original resting place of Revolutionary War veteran Peter Mantz. After enlisting in the Maryland militia in 1775, Mantz received a captain’s commission and recruited men to join the Maryland Battalion of the Flying
Camp. He was promoted to a major in September 1776 and led his troops in several engagements around New York City and Trenton, N.J. After the war, Mantz became a surveyor and held several positions in local government, including tax commissioner, sheriff and judge of the orphan’s court. He also served in the Maryland House of Delegates from 1786-87. Mantz married Catherine Hauer, sister of Barbara Fritchie, and three of their sons served in the War of 1812. When he died in 1833, Mantz was buried in the cemetery on West 4th Street. His remains, along with those of several relatives, were reinterred at Mount Olivet Cemetery before the site was sold to the Church of the Brethren in 1885. FM
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