It’s gettin’ HOT in here

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Seven students brave the heat, feel the burn, and take the temperature of four fiendishly fiery sauces.

Brianna George, Copy Editor
May 10, 2013
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Quick Bites Restaurant Reviews

Reaching her limit, sophomore Selena Ranney downed her water to cool off the fire that started in her mouth.  Ranney was one of the seven students who participated in a hot sauce taste test. The Patriot conducted a taste test, testing four types of hot sauces while gauging student reactions. Students... Read more »

Backfin Blues Bar and Grill offers fine dining in a casual setting

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Backfin Blues Bar & Grill

Backfin Blues offers fine dining for a reasonable price in a casual atmosphere.

Emily Cassidy, A&E Editor
February 22, 2013
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Quick Bites Restaurant Reviews

Upon walking into Backfin Blues in quiet Port Deposit, I was immediately greeted with a warm smile from the hostess. She seated me in a quiet back corner with a view of the Susquehanna River. The atmosphere in the restaurant was nice, and all the employees were  polite and courteous. Within seconds... Read more »

Price’s Seafood serves up yummy food for high prices

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Price's Seafood

Price's Seafood serves up yummy seafood and delicious vegetables, but at a slightly high price.

Rebecca Driver, Copy Editor
February 22, 2013
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Quick Bites Restaurant Reviews

Despite the surprisingly high cost of Price’s  Seafood in Havre de Grace, the restaurant pleases with its atmosphere and delicious food. I’m not a big seafood eater, so I’m no expert, but I haven’t seen any restaurant that compares to Price’s décor and food. Price’s has a rustic feel.... Read more »

Jimmy’s Famous Seafood shines with service, falls flat with food

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Jimmy's Famous Seafood

Jimmy's Famous Seafood offers quality service but only sub-par food.

Emily Clarke, Print Chief
February 22, 2013
Filed under Quick Bites Restaurant Reviews, Uncategorized

Living in Maryland means there are seafood restaurants everywhere, all claiming to specialize in Maryland-style crabs. Sorting out the best places from the busts can prove to be a real challenge. Jimmy’s Famous Seafood turned out not to live up to the hype of its name. When I walked into the restaurant... Read more »

Sunshine Grille satisfies morning hunger

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Sunshine Grill

Sunshine Grille’s food proves worthy of the hassle of waking up on the weekend.

Cole Alban, Managing Editor
December 5, 2012
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Quick Bites Restaurant Reviews

Few people would like to venture out of their beds in the morning, even for breakfast. Traveling outside of Harford County for breakfast is an even tougher task to ask of someone. However, heading out to the Sunshine Grille in Fork, Maryland, is worth the trip. After walking to the entrance of the... Read more »

Sweet Devotion brings France to Bel Air

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Sweet Devotion Cupcake and Creperie Café

Sweet Devotion brings France to Bel Air with tasty sweet and savory crepes.

Emily Clarke, Print Chief
December 5, 2012
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Quick Bites Restaurant Reviews

Living in Bel Air, it’s hard to find a crepe, let alone a decent one. Luckily for the inner Frenchman in us all, Sweet Devotion Cupcake and Creperie Café is up to the task. A quaint café  in a small Have de Grace shopping center, Sweet Devotion is locally famous for its cupcakes. However, they... Read more »

New Sunny Day Café delights with cozy atmosphere, fantastic food

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Sunny Day Café

The new Sunny Day Café charms customers with cozy atmosphere and fantastic food.

Mary Kate Luft, A&E Editor
December 5, 2012
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Quick Bites Restaurant Reviews

Warmth and the smell of sausage and eggs lured me and my family in. As we entered the newly opened Sunny Day Café on Main Street in Bel Air, we were greeted by the aroma of good food and a cheerful waitress. She happily told us to sit wherever we would like and that she would be right with us.  It... Read more »

SweetFrog serves up frozen yogurt, Christian principles

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Sweetfrog becomes popular hagout for JC students to get frozen yogurt

Haley Kyger, Sports Editor
September 27, 2012
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Quick Bites Restaurant Reviews

Emily watches the clock tick as the day comes to an end. The bell rings, she grabs her books, and heads straight to her locker. She can’t wait to get in the car and make her way to where a delicious, creamy dessert waits for her. Junior Emily Kennedy is on her way to sweetFrog. “It’s not a scheduled... Read more »

Broom’s Bloom offers delicious chilly treats

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Broom's Bloom offers delicious chilly treats

Broom's Bloom has established itself as the go-to place for summer with yummy treats and great seating.

Maggie Cassidy, Print Chief
May 3, 2012
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Quick Bites Restaurant Reviews

With the summer months coming near, what better way to celebrate the first days of freedom than by enjoying a good, old-fashioned ice cream cone? Broom’s Bloom Dairy seeks to provide frozen and creamy treats with their homemade and hand-dipped ice cream. Located on a dairy farm at 1700 South Fountain... Read more »

Yoga Fresh transforms into varied yogurt shop

Yoga Fresh transforms into varied yogurt shop

Soup Fresh has transformed into Yoga Fresh

Grace Kim, Online Chief
May 3, 2012
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Quick Bites Restaurant Reviews

At first, my mom drove my siblings and I to Peace Yoga instead of Yoga Fresh, the yogurt shop we were anxious to try out.  Yoga Fresh is a frozen yogurt shop exclusively open in the summer.  During the winter, you’ll see this place transform to Soup Fresh. Yoga Fresh is located on Main Street at... Read more »