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Post by Mike on May 6, 2008 7:57:09 GMT -4
As I drove by this morning on the way home from work... there is a dumpster on the side of the building?
Are they closing down?
It looked like one of the windows at the top was out?
Anyone know?
All the grass was grown up too, looked horrible.
Maybe they are making way for that condo complex there?
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Post by - on May 6, 2008 12:26:05 GMT -4
Nope, not closing. It appears that they are renovating the upstairs deck for outside dining. Hence plastic windows, not broken ones, just the roll up kind. Grass looked nicely cut this morning. They do have sea grass surrounding the building to give it a tropical feeling.
Thanks for reminding me, I haven't been there for a few weeks now, and need to go back.
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Post by bchevy on May 6, 2008 17:16:47 GMT -4
I haven't been there for a few weeks now, and need to go back. Why?
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Post by - on May 6, 2008 17:21:49 GMT -4
Time for a DRINK !!!! ;D
And great sunsets !!!
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Post by - on May 6, 2008 20:42:38 GMT -4
I haven't been there for a few weeks now, and need to go back. Why? We had a great time ! 1/2 price apps. until 7 and discounted drinks as well. Alot of very nice regulars, and the atmosphere is exquisite. In addition to 2 very nice owners, Biana and Steve ! FYI, they are upgrading the entire restaurant interiors. No condo's going there !!!!! ;D
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Post by IslandGuy on May 6, 2008 21:10:20 GMT -4
[ In addition to 2 very nice owners, Biana and Steve ]
I have never seen those words typed in the same sentence!!!
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Post by - on May 6, 2008 21:29:15 GMT -4
[ In addition to 2 very nice owners, Biana and Steve ] I have never seen those words typed in the same sentence!!! And your point is? ? or your Problem is? ?? They are a class act and do so much for our communnity. What do you do as a volunteer?
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Post by - on May 6, 2008 21:31:55 GMT -4
OOPS, I forgot, you are just a GUEST....
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Post by IslandGuy on May 8, 2008 9:26:47 GMT -4
Please enlighten me!! Just what great acts of compassion and volunteering have they displayed in recent months or years. I have never heard of them doing anything that didnt actually benefit them some how. Please share.
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Post by dsdr on May 8, 2008 12:29:16 GMT -4
They may be nice people but I am not a fan of their restaurant and stopped going there some time back (few years). Hopefully, things are better and they may very well be.
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Post by kingclown on May 8, 2008 14:33:29 GMT -4
Mold is not healthy.
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Post by dsdr on May 8, 2008 16:13:34 GMT -4
I had heard that too from someone that worked there but didn't see it first hand so didn't bring it up.
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Post by constructr on May 8, 2008 18:44:19 GMT -4
Too bad their menu/food sucks, now. It's such a shame, Hemingways used to be one our favorites. The staff is always very nice too.
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Post by bluecrabber on May 8, 2008 20:10:36 GMT -4
When your kids are grown, and both Mom and Dad work full time on the western shore and live on the Island, you get pretty familiar with all the local eating establishments..
Hemingways was always one of the greatest disappointments for me. The location is outstanding and the sunsets can't be beat. Unfortunately however, my visits there were always separated by about a year or more.. caused by poor food and service.. and over the last several years kind of a dingy look to the restaurant.
I wish they could operate at least to the level of Annies, or the Narrows, or Ramshead, Kentmoor, or even the Jetty.. then I would be there almost weekly during the summer..
I hope they do remodel the place and cheer up the wait staff. I'll be looking for good reports on this forum.
Cheerio.
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Post by bchevy on May 8, 2008 21:09:26 GMT -4
When your kids are grown, and both Mom and Dad work full time on the western shore and live on the Island, you get pretty familiar with all the local eating establishments.. Hemingways was always one of the greatest disappointments for me. The location is outstanding and the sunsets can't be beat. Unfortunately however, my visits there were always separated by about a year or more.. caused by poor food and service.. and over the last several years kind of a dingy look to the restaurant.I wish they could operate at least to the level of Annies, or the Narrows, or Ramshead, Kentmoor, or even the Jetty.. then I would be there almost weekly during the summer.. I hope they do remodel the place and cheer up the wait staff. I'll be looking for good reports on this forum. Cheerio. I could not have said it any better. been years since we've been back.
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Post by - on May 8, 2008 21:21:52 GMT -4
They do have a great group of locals who go there, at the bar. I agree they need some upgrading, which in fact they are doing right now.
FYI, Biana is on the board of AnnArundel Hospital, she has done many fund raisers for a new Mammogram X-Ray for our local radiologists at the new center. She last summer donated all monies earned at Lola's for a young woman to go to Switzerland for a rare form of cancer....
Any other complaints? What have YOU donated your time for KI?
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Post by WATERMANJAKE on May 9, 2008 9:04:10 GMT -4
[ FYI, Biana is on the board of AnnArundel Hospital, she has done many fund raisers for a new Mammogram X-Ray for our local radiologists at the new center. ]
DON'T CONFUSE "FUNDRAISING" WITH A SELFISH ATTEMPT TO PROMOTE A RESTAURANT TO A GROUP OF DOCTORS!
[ She last summer donated all monies earned at Lola's for a young woman to go to Switzerland for a rare form of cancer.... ]
WELL, SINCE LOLA'S WAS BARELY OPEN LAST SUMMER, I'M SURE THAT WASN'T TOO BIG OF A GESTURE ON HER PART.
YOU OBVIOUSLY HAVE A HIGH REGARD FOR THEM BUT YOU ARE GOING TO HAVE TO DO A BETTER JOB TRYING TO CONCINCE THE REST OF US THAT WHAT WE HAVE COME TO KNOW ABOUT THEM IS NOT TRUE.
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Post by Guest on May 9, 2008 11:39:57 GMT -4
Theer are so many people here that bash restaurants and the folks that own them.
La Roma,R's,Hemmingways.......what gives???!!!
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Post by bchevy on May 9, 2008 11:59:42 GMT -4
Theer are so many people here that bash restaurants and the folks that own them. La Roma,R's,Hemmingways.......what gives???!!! And there is plenty of praise for other restaurants. Maybe what gives is good advice. Some of it is slanted for sure- I'm sure some of the guest negativity and even praise is from owners/workers/disgruntled employees
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Post by - on May 12, 2008 22:07:16 GMT -4
Theer are so many people here that bash restaurants and the folks that own them. La Roma,R's,Hemmingways.......what gives???!!! And there is plenty of praise for other restaurants. Maybe what gives is good advice. Some of it is slanted for sure- I'm sure some of the guest negativity and even praise is from owners/workers/disgruntled employees And we all know about opinions. Everyone has them......and everyone has an...................................
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Post by Frank on May 12, 2008 22:15:10 GMT -4
It's just human nature.
Have a good experience, tell a friend
Have a bad experience, tell ten friends!
Of course, if you post it online - someone might pay you a visit!
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Post by guest on May 12, 2008 23:04:19 GMT -4
i personally appreciate the opinions-I've gone to all the restaurants around here, and I think the readers are pretty much accurate-I like to make up my own mind for sure, but sometimes after a review on here-I choose a different place-keep up the good work!
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Post by speedergurl68 on May 13, 2008 5:34:09 GMT -4
Of course, if you post it online - someone might pay you a visit! ;D ;D You make me grin too, Frank!
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Post by 6ybrur9 on May 19, 2008 20:04:54 GMT -4
What a dissapointment this evening. I have been a frequent guest for a couple of years and have always stood by them. A second visit in 1 month with a new chef, well....the portions are smaller, the cost has gone up, and the service is dissapointing. We had the buffalo bites and crab dip. We asked for more bread at a cost of $1.00 for more than 6 small slices, and it never arrived. Myhusband finished it with Saltine crackers? The bartender forgot about the request for the bread and asked if we wanted it after the leftover crab dip was cold and almost finished. I'm still hungry after the small portions. I guess 1/2 price apps means 1/2 of a regular order. YUCK ! Sunsets are great, but I can make my own cocktail and bring apps to Bay City park for great food that I made and great drinks.I didn't see any of the regulars there once again. Sad.
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