Dining out:Griffins West still a player in growing Parole

Any Annapolitan arriving in a time capsule that was dispatched from 20 years ago would have a great deal of difficulty identifying Parole these days.

Shopping for groceries at Magruder's or shoes at Woodie's? A thing of the past, for there is a barren landscape of dirt where those venerable institutions used to reside. On the other hand, the ambitious project that will occupy that space will be a major contributor to the revitalization of the Parole area. That venture, combined with other initiatives on outer West Street, would indicate a rosy outlook for businesses along that corridor.

Griffins West, in business since...