Tim Thai Restaurant is a locally-owned restaurant in the small town of Westminster, MD. If you’re ever out that way, stop by for their delicious cuisine. Hazel and my mom began working together when I was about 12 years old, and she and my parents became very close friends over the years. Hazel is very much an adventurer, …
Franklin’s is a restaurant, brewery, and general store all in one. Don’t miss the opportunity to check out this very unique place in Hyattsville, MD. Every July I go back to Maryland for a couple of weeks, as my final relax/recharge/revive before the chaos of football season begins. The first few years I wore myself out, trying …
Izzy’s Steaks & Chops is a family-owned restaurant in the heart of the Marina District in San Francisco. 21-day aged steaks and Izzy’s Own potatoes await. A few weeks ago I was in San Francisco for my Association of Luxury Suite Directors conference. Every summer the conference is in a different city. Of course we …
A visit to Tadich Grill, located in the heart of downtown San Francisco, is a step into the oldest restaurant in California. A couple of weeks ago I was in San Francisco for my annual Association of Luxury Suite Directors conference. My first visit to SF was about 20 years ago for a job interview, …
For authentic Mexican food in Oklahoma City, check out La Oaxaquena. You may need a translator as well, since the menus are in Spanish! In January I began doing in-person stewardship visits with our club seat holders. Our major gifts staff does a great job of stewardship with our top 150 donors; but because they are a small …
The Pump is a bar with a food menu. A great bar with an outdoor patio and games! Perfect for a Sunday Funday. Make sure you try out the delicious food as well. I discovered the Uptown 23rd Farmer’s Market about a month ago when I saw a post about it pop up on Facebook. I love …
Yukon is the Czech capital of Oklahoma. Who knew?! What I do know is that you must check out The Miller Grill, voted best restaurant in town. I only eat red meat occasionally, until I’m getting ready to donate platelets. Don’t get me wrong, I love red meat and could it eat regularly. I’m just trying …
Locally owned, El Golfo Restaurant in Silver Spring Maryland serves up delicious food in a family atmosphere. Stop by on Wednesdays for Jazz night! One of my favorite weekends of the year while working for Maryland Football was the spring game weekend and letterman golf outing. Sure it was a lot of work to put on …
I drove back from the Big 12 tournament on Saturday. The drive home always seems to take a million times longer than the drive there, no matter where you’re coming from. I always get really tired–and hungry–right about in Wichita, so it’s the perfect place to stop for a little pick-me-up. For some reason the …
I seem to always have really good luck with restaurants in Wichita. I’ve yet to be disappointed, and TripAdvisor has never led me astray. Wichita is the perfect place to stop for lunch on my way home from Kansas City, and I try to hit there right around lunchtime. I came across Manna Wok, and …
Blue Koi Noodles and Dumplings. I discovered this gem by total coincidence, watching Diner, Drive Ins & Dives. Boy am I happy that I did. I’ve had some of my favorite memories at conference basketball tournaments. From road trips in an RV to Greensboro for the ACC tourney, to watching Maryland win the ACC in …
Bann Thai is a little off the beaten path in Wichita KS. But it’s well worth the drive for delicious, authentic, locally-owned cuisine. About a year ago, my mom bought a certificate through Deal Chicken for $400 in restaurant.com gift certificates for $40. The certificate values range from $5-$100. You spend, say $50 at the restaurant, and …
During Coach Friedgen’s early years at Maryland, we hosted the Ralph Friedgen Invitational golf tournament in the summer. The first 2 years were at Ford’s Colony. Rick Ford, a major Terps supporter, owned this amazing gated community. Unfortunately he passed away a few years ago, but I’m sure his family is running Ford’s Colony with the same …