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WELCOME TO THE PREMIERE ISSUE OF FREDERICK LIFEST YLE, WHERE WE ARE INSPIRED BY COMMUNITY AND HOPE THIS MAGAZINE INSPIRES YOU, TOO! We’re thrilled to be your source of all things local here in Frederick, which I fondly refer to as “the best-kept secret in Maryland.”

As you flip through the pages, you will be drawn to the incredible stories behind the people and places that call Frederick home. From the carefully crafted food served at local restaurants like Surf House in Urbana and Hootch & Banter in downtown Frederick, to beautiful homes in Myersville and golf courses in Ijamsville; from startups and successful businesses such as Restoration Family Chiropractic on the Golden Mile and Hidden Hills Farm and Vineyard, to the local artists, performers, designers and leaders who inspire connection and community, our goal is to share the stories of everything and everyone Frederick has to offer—and the things that matter most to you, our readers, for whom we produce this magazine each month.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JULY 2019

FEATURES 14 Steve Bosdosh A Man of Many (Golf) Hats

20 The MillionDollar View Nearby, Yet a World Away

26 A Table Worth the Wait A Little Hootch and Banter Makes for a Great Night Out

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30 She’s the Girl Boss Getting to Know County Executive Jan Gardner

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Culinary Creations

25 Realty Report 26 Hot Spot 32 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Local’s Choice

GOOD TIMES

The AOPA Celebrates 80 Years with the Frederick Fly-In The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association celebrated 80 years with aviation enthusiasts from across the country. The two-day experience featured free educational seminars, an extensive aircraft display and a Pilot Town Hall with AOPA President and CEO Mark Baker. And, of course, plenty of food, music and fun to mark this special anniversary!

PHOTOGRAPHY BY JESSICA PATTERSON PHOTOGRAPHY

The Arc Rocks!

The Arc of Frederick County and Frederick Rocks partnered to bring community members of all ages together for a fun day of painting "Kindness Rocks." While enjoying the Classic Americana sounds of Ante Up, friends and family painted hundreds of rocks to hide throughout Frederick. Keep an eye out for one of these hidden treasures! ARCFC.org

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FCA IS MAKING A DIFFERENCE FCA is once again hosting its annual Power Camp July 15–19 at Mountain View Community Church.

For ages 8–13, this is a sports day camp that seeks to help young athletes improve their game and teach them about character and the impact of faith.

WINE FOR THE WEINBERG

It’s so popular, parents say their children look for-

Hidden Hills Farm and Vineyard in Frederick has

ward to returning year after year. The largely volun-

bottled a wine called Challedon in honor of a local

teer-based staff strives to develop young athletes

racehorse with connections to the Weinberg Center.

in their faith and sport with a fun and encouraging

Because she is passionate about the performing

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arts, Hidden Hills owner Robin Sagoskin will donate 10% of the proceeds from sales of Challedon wine to the Weinberg. “The Weinberg brings magic to close to 100,000 people per year,” she says. Her vineyard is the perfect place for a day trip to sip some wine, admire the horses and view the beautiful countryside.

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RESTORATION FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING WITH RIBBON CUTTING With more than 100 enthusiastic supporters and family in attendance, Dr. Adam Smith and his wife, Brooka, celebrated the opening of Restoration Family Chiropractic with a ribbon cutting held May 16 at their

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SAGE CAKERY IS ONE SWEET SHOP

brand-new location at 1080 W. Patrick St., Suite 15.

“It’s been a long time coming and a labor of

The practice is the first for the young couple who've hit

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the ground running. “We are a family-focused

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to open a bakery. With the opening of Sage Cakery

a two-story sculpture winds through a lattice and

in Urbana May 22, Kellie is in her element creating

throughout the building. The Frederick Arts Council

incredibly beautiful custom cakes and desserts.

runs the project. The venue is open for events to

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and gluten-free options too. The shop offers a daily variety of desserts as well as locally roasted artisan coffee. SageCakery.com

SAVOR THE SUMMER AT MONOCACY CROSSING Monocacy Crossing has already made its mark on Frederick. From the selection of wines to the tablecloths and candles to the delicious entrees and outdoor dining, Monocacy has it all. Kelly and Rich Regan opened the restaurant in 2000, and it has gained a loyal and growing customer base. With the recent expansion of the bar area and increased seating, Rich and Kelly have added even more events. You’ll want to check the calendar for the planned beer, wine and tequila tastings this summer. MonocacyCrossing.com

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steve bosdosh

A MAN OF MANY (GOLF) HATS

ARTICLE RHONDA STEPHENS | PHOTOGRAPHY JESSICA PATTERSON PHOTOGRAPHY

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STEVE BOSDOSH IS ONE OF THE 100

LeSage, General Manager of PB Dye since

TOP INSTRUCTORS FOR 20 YEARS

they’d worked together years before. As

IN A ROW BY GOLF MAGAZINE, AND

they reconnected, John introduced him

HE’S HERE AT PB DYE GOLF COURSE.

to the Managing Director, Michael Kim.

He certainly is a very busy man these

Together, they worked to persuade him to

days! As the golf pro at PB Dye, he gives

come up to PB Dye and offered to build

lessons to some of Washington, D.C.’s

him his own teaching studio. That helped

elite, as well as celebrities, but he also

to convince Steve to make the move. He

enjoys his niche of instructing high-level

says he loved that the setting was truly

juniors who are intending to play in col-

peaceful and beautiful, but the bigger

lege. Busier still, he’s an adjunct professor

component was the staff at PB Dye.

for the PGA where he teaches younger men and women how to teach the game.

“It’s different going to a place where I’m a part of a group of people of like-faith,

Recalling growing up in southwestern

which is very much like iron sharpening iron.

Pennsylvania, Steve tells of a gift he received

There’s a lot more accountability here with

of a set of junior clubs given to him by his

Michael and John, plus I get to bring my

aunt sometime between his third to fifth

Golden [dog] here in my studio.”

birthday. No one in his family ever played,

Steve exudes excitement when he

but he grew up on a public golf course and

shares about his new program at PB Dye

thought of it as his playground. And no one

called Operation 36. He and his wife,

could foresee how instrumental that gift

Debbie, are teaming up and have begun

would be in directing his future. Those clubs

working with golfers who have no experi-

created a passion in him for the game, and

ence. The basis of the program is to get

using that passion, he went on to succeed in

people familiar with golf and to start with

junior golf, then high school and college golf.

less distance. All the equipment is pro-

Playing as a professional for nearly three

vided. The first session is four hours; two

years, Steve went to the PGA Tour qualifying

are lessons and two are playing nine holes.

school and qualified for three PGA tours,

Operation 36 starts the golfer at 25 yards

among other accomplishments. He says

out, and the golfer will have to score a 36

that at one point, he began to help others

for 9 holes before being able to advance

with their games, and the word started to

to 50 yards, and the golfer will keep

spread a bit. As he helped more golfers, it

advancing backward.

had an impact on his time out on the course.

“It gets people out on the course and

He couldn’t practice as much, so he couldn’t

they play 9 holes. They have fun and

play as much golf. He says he thrived in

everyone can do it,” Steve added. “We are

instructing and found that he enjoyed help-

introducing golf to people who have never

ing people get better.

touched a club and they’re really liking it.”

“I never intended to do this, but it just

When asked if his philosophy on

morphed into this business, and I liked

instructing has changed over the years,

it,” he says.

Steve says, “the only thing that matters is

Steve tells of his recent years. He had

where the club is looking and where the

been the teaching pro at Four Streams

club face is going. Everything else will

in Montgomery County prior to PB Dye.

follow.” Sounds like it could be a practical

He had also been good friends with John

lesson for life! SteveBosdosh.com

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CULINARY CREATIONS

ARTICLE RHONDA STEPHENS | PHOTOGRAPHY JESSICA PATTERSON PHOTOGRAPHY

CHEF BEN MAKES A SPLASH AT SURF HOUSE FRESH AND SAVORY POKE BOWL

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CHEF BEN BAUMANN FELL IN LOVE WITH FOOD AT A YOUNG AGE. He smiles as he recalls watching reruns of Iron Chef in elementary school and AVOCADO

notes the influence it had in directing his life’s path toward creating unique and delicious recipes. Ben is young. He has a huge smile, an open demeanor and laughs easily—not always how one might envision an up-and-coming chef who’s in charge of the kitchen at a popular restaurant.

Ben’s culinary journey has taken him from Arizona to Maryland. He studied engineering but kept being drawn back to the creative and challenging work of the kitchen. He laughs as he recounts his first foray into the kitchen as a dishwasher at a scratch Italian restaurant. While there, he jumped at the chance to make and toss pizzas when someone didn’t show for work. He found it both chal-

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Working under great chefs who encouraged him in his pursuit, he began to study on his own, reading books to learn what he didn’t know, all the while gaining experience. He’s grateful and credits each of the chefs he’s worked under for their influence on him and how they each inspired him in different ways.

“I always look to use herbs and flavors in unique ways,” he adds when speaking excitedly of a new cold soup recipe he created using watermelon and cilantro. The flavors combined were unique and refreshing and will appear on the summer menu.

One of his favorite dishes to prepare is the carne asada with its layers of flavor.

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Ben especially enjoys exploring the freshly chopped flavors of the Southwest and how using them brings depth and richness to the meal. It’s also important to him to try to source locally.

“People want to know where their food is sourced from, and I love that this area has a great availability of organic and locally grown produce,” he says.

His desire is to continue to grow and create new and exciting dishes and perhaps have tequila tastings and small-course pairings in the future.

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Th e M i llion - Doll ar VI EW NEARBY, BUT A WORLD AWAY

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THIS BEAUTIFUL 4-BEDROOM, 4 1/2-BATHROOM RANCHSTYLE HOME TRULY IMPRESSES. It is situated on more than 25 acres of rolling green countryside filled with wildlife, a gorgeous stream and lots of opportunity for outdoor adventure.

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kitchen and built-in fire pit. It’s a great opportunity to enjoy

inviting, the beautiful wide-plank hickory flooring carries through-

the sunset and the view from the patio and truly feel like it’s

out the main living areas of this ranch-style home extending into

vacation time. The space is also large enough to accommodate

the kitchen. Within the generous 6,400 square feet, you’ll find a

a pool, which would make it the complete retreat.

gourmet kitchen with high-end appliances including a dou-

Bringing the outdoors inside was an obvious goal of the design-

ble-wall oven and Wolf cook top with a pot-filler faucet. Three

ers. Anchoring the house, the sun-filled family room has soar-

attached garages and three detached offer plenty of parking for

ing vaulted ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows. These features

vehicles both on and off road.

extend into the kitchen and dining room. Towering windows allow

This home is in the town of Myersville, a small, friendly community

for abundant natural light, and the view is perfect for spotting

located just northwest of Frederick in the Middletown Valley. Here

wildlife. A stone fireplace reaches to the ceiling in the family room,

you’ll find outdoor recreation, parks, Musket Ridge Golf Course,

ideal for a winter day snuggled up in front of the fireplace watch-

the Appalachian Trail, farmers’ markets, endless views and a

ing the snow fall through those amazing windows. Warm and

wonderful community.

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ARTICLE RHONDA STEPHENS PHOTOGRAPHY JESSICA PATTERSON PHOTOGRAPHY

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HOOTCH AND BANTER IS A GEM IN THE FREDERICK RESTAURANT SCENE.

The place is popular, and

there are no reservations taken. People

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wait. And they are content to do so. No one seems bothered, and often they opt for drinks at the upstairs bar while they wait and enjoy. Time seems to slow down just a bit when you enter the doors. The space is warm, dark and inviting. The tables are placed closely together. As we sit, my elbow comes near the next table and gives me pause, but soon we have decisions to make on drinks and then appetizers. The initial pause dissipates, and sometime during the course of the evening, we notice the conversations and laughter that have started to flow between the tables, and we are aware that there’s a sense of community here. The conversation is helped by

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the outstanding food prepared by chef Christian Blouin.

Mixologist Jeff Naylor’s cocktails are deliciously eclectic with flavors such as basil and lemon and are a visual treat of vibrant colors in sparkling glassware.

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where you could feel that you could have wings and beer,” owner Sherif Salem says. “That was important to us.”

Sherif and his wife, Cherie Nearman, are the owners of Hootch and Banter

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“She [Cherie] pulled the place together

The place took a bit of rehabilitating, but

with all the touches, and she wanted a coffee

Sherif, Cherie and their family and friends

place. That’s why we’re open for breakfast

worked together to transform the old cafe

now,” Sherif says.

into the hip, modern place they have today.

Originally from New York with a degree in

Sherif says that if their focus is on taking

finance, Sherif worked for years in the restau-

care of people, making them feel like they’re

rant industry. It was while working for a com-

in his home, and making sure the food and

pany opening and managing their expanding

drinks are excellent, the rest will follow.

restaurants that he met his wife. Over the years, he had people in his life who would say,

Oh, and Hootch and Banter? I asked Sherif about that.

“You should open a restaurant,” but he felt he

“It’s a nickname my wife and I gave each

wanted to continue his career path. It took the

other. Never put it together until we had the

right property at the right time to nudge Sherif

restaurant,” he says. “I nicknamed her Banter

to take the leap. When 49 S. Market St. came

because she likes to talk a lot, and she nick-

on the market, a friend encouraged them to

named me Hootch because I like to drink.

take a look. Still uncertain, they placed an

Turns out, I have turned into the Banter and

offer. When the realtor called to tell them they

she has turned into the Hootch.”

had gotten the property, Sherif said, “I looked at my wife and asked her what we should say.

She said, ‘Say yes!’”

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SHE’S THE GIRLBOSS! GETTING TO KNOW COUNTY EXECUTIVE JAN GARDNER

WHERE DID YOU GROW UP?

my suggestions in their final motion. I felt empowered by that!

I grew up in western Pennsylvania. My parents still live

So, I kept coming back and then I became the legislative chair

in the house I grew up in. My mother just turned 90 this

for PTA County Council and started speaking more broadly

past week, so we were all up there and had a big cele-

for the Board of Education. After a while, I decided instead of

bration. I had a very happy childhood.

shaping how someone was going to vote, I wanted the power to vote, and I ran for office in 1998.

WHAT BROUGHT YOU TO FREDERICK COUNTY? I went to college in the Midwest, the University of Notre

WHAT ARE YOU MOST PROUD OF AS

Dame, and then when I got out of school, I worked for

COUNTY EXECUTIVE?

Quaker Oats Company for a number of years. I met my

I am the first county executive, and I’m proud to be the

husband at Quaker Oats. We moved around for a couple

first woman executive! I’m proud of the streamlining

of years, but when we had children and wanted to land

and fast-tracking the construction of schools; retain-

somewhere, we actually picked Frederick. We thought

ing Citizens Nursing Home and Montevue Assisted

this area had good schools—education has always been

Living and having them function with no tax dollars;

a priority for me—and where there would always be job

having a AAA bond rating; and of ROOT, our business

opportunities. It’s also in between our families, so it had

innovation center.

a little bit of everything for us.

WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED AS COUNTY EXECUTIVE?

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WHEN DID YOUR INTEREST FOR PUBLIC SERVICE

Most things are done by relationships; all relationships

BEGIN, AND WHAT INSPIRED IT?

are based on trust. Fundamental to everything is honesty

I began to be interested in local politics pretty innocently, like

and integrity. If people can trust that you are going to do

a lot of people, on education issues. My children were in over-

what you say you’re going to do, and if you can deliver

crowded schools, and I came in this building, Winchester Hall,

on that—or if you can’t—you let them know. If people feel

to public speak on school overcrowding. The first time I spoke,

listened to, they’re generally satisfied to some extent. I

I was unaware of how the process worked, but the planning

think honesty and integrity is the foundation of accom-

commission listened to me and actually incorporated some of

plishing everything.

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LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

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STARS AND STRIPES NIGHT WITH FREDERICK KEYS

STAR-SPANGLED FIREWORKS TRAIN

CONCERTS ON THE PROMENADE

Walkersville Southern Railroad

Enjoy this family-friendly musical

The Frederick Keys take on the

Board the train for a ride and view of

performance by Bluetrain Bluegrass,

Lynchburg Hillcats. Wear your stars

the fireworks. The train departs at 8

a five-piece bluegrass band at

and stripes, and stay for the spec-

p.m. from the Walkersville Southern

the Westview Promenade by the

tacular fireworks show following

Railroad station. Ride to the end of

fountain near Regal Cinemas. Free

the game. Lots of fun for the entire

the line, and view the fireworks at the

event. ShopWestview.com

family as we root for the home team!

carnival grounds, then take the short

MiLB.com/frederick

ride back to the station. Reservations

JULY

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Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium

Westview Promenade

required. WSRR.org

4 FREDERICK'S 4TH: AN INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION

11, 18, 25

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ALIVE AT FIVE

FIRST SATURDAY

enjoy happy hour and live music on

Carroll Creek Ampitheater

Every Thursday (except July Fourth),

Downtown Frederick

Carroll Creek in Downtown Frederick.

Celebrate Frederick is hosting the

During July First Saturday, celebrate

Admission is $5. All events are

largest Independence Day cele-

the visual and performing arts in

21-plus only and take place from 5–8

bration in Frederick County! An

Downtown Frederick with local art-

p.m. Visit DowntownFrederick.org

Independence Day Celebration in

ists, public art and more. Whether

for the 2019 season lineup and volun-

Baker Park and Culler Lake. Expect

you’ve lived here for years, or you’re

teer information.

two stages of entertainment along

a first-time visitor, First Saturdays are

with family-friendly rides, activi-

a great time to discover something

ties, food and fireworks from noon

new about Downtown Frederick.

to dusk. VisitFrederick.org

Find all the activities and details

Baker Park Band Shell

at DowntownFrederick.org.

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NEWSIES

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SHAB ROW THIRD SATURDAY WITH JOHN AND JAMES

SALSA UNDER THE STARS

Enjoy three hours of live music with

Sky Stage

John Sayre and James Claderon

in London as they welcome two

Dance to Latin beats at this popular

on the Shab Row Stage. Bring a

newcomers. When the cost of

monthly event! Starts with a brief salsa

picnic and a blanket, and spread

papers is raised 60 cents per

lesson at 7 p.m. by Silvia Yacoubian of

out. James and John perform as a

hundred, the boys stage a protest.

Frederick Salsa. Suggested $5 cash

violin/piano duo in the Frederick

See these passionate young peo-

donation to Frederick Salsa; all ages,

area. EverdySquare.com

ple "Seize the Day" in Newsies!

beer/wine available with cash/cards

Tickets are $20. FTPTheater.com

with valid ID. SkyStageFrederick.com

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GRAND REOPENING/THREE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY

SUMMER MARKET DAYS

Join local barre fitness instructor

Chartreuse and Co.

Taryn Sisco on the third Saturday

Tenth Ward Distilling Company

This free event will extend through

each month for a free Summer Barre

Tenth

Jack B. Kussmaul Theater

Presented by the Fredericktowne Players, the Disney smash hit Newsies follows the newsboys

Ward

Distilling

Everdy Square & Shab Row

20 FREE BARRE Sky Stage

Company

the barn and grounds with more

Series. Bring your own yoga mat and

is celebrating its three-year anni-

than 50 designers, artisans and deal-

water, and get ready to work at Sky

versary and the official opening of

ers. Make a day of it! Freshly made food

Stage! Register at Barre2Go.com.

the Cocktail Lab, Barrel Room,and

and baked goods from multiple food

Whiskey Hall located on East Patrick

trucks. Local craft beer. Free wine tast-

Street in downtown Frederick! The

ings from Loew Winery. Locally grown

entire day will be packed with a

plants and herbs. Friday and Saturday,

ribbon cutting, entertainment, craft

9 a.m.–4 p.m. and Sunday noon to

cocktails,

4 p.m. ChartreuseAndCo.com

tastings,

workshops,

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