Section: ENT

Dining Out:At 25, Carrol's Creek is still first class in every way

By TOM & JULIE MALLONEE For Entertainment

Not too many restaurants make it to their 25th anniversary, But here's Carrol's Creek Cafe, still going strong, a landmark for boaters, tourists and Annapolitans who know from good. Of course, they've a lot going for them.

A great waterside location with panoramic windows that deliver beautiful sunsets, a lovely view of the town and harbor, and exciting bonuses like the finish of the Wednesday Night Races during the summertime. Con...

Published on 07/03/08

Behind the Mics

THURSDAY, JULY 3

BAMBOO BERNIE’S BAR AND GRILL, 8359 Baltimore-Annapolis Blvd., Pasadena. Bayside Big Band, 8-11 p.m. Dance lesson at 7 p.m. 410-647-6100.
CASTLEBAY IRISH PUB AND RESTAURANT, 193 A Main St., Annapolis. Mixed Business, 8:30 p.m. 410-626-0165.
DOMENICAS RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE, 2444 Old Solomons Island Road, Annapolis. Jazz, 7:30 p.m. 410-266-7595. ebb tide tavern, 985 Bay Ridge Road, Annap...

Published on 07/03/08

People in the News

Another Lohan?

LOS ANGELES - Another chapter has been added to the Lohan family saga - and this time, it may be another Lohan.

Michael Lohan, father of actress Lindsay, spoke Friday night with reporters gathered outside Hollywood's Ritual Supper Club for a press conference concerning a woman's recent claim that she had a daughter by him 13 years ago. Mr. Lohan was joined by his girlfriend Erin Muller at the event, which ...

Published on 06/29/08

4th of July fireworks schedule

Where to see fireworks Here is a list of local and regional fireworks displays, some of which are restricted to the private communities sponsoring them. Some private displays, however, can be seen from aboard your boat.

• Annapolis: About 9:15 p.m. July 4th. Rain date: July 5th.

• Arnold: Dusk tomorrow at AACC's Siegert Field. Rain date: Sunday.

• Baltimore, Inner Harbor: 9:30 p.m. July 4th.

• Bowie, A...

Published on 06/27/08

July 4th parades

Here are some of the area's parades on the Fourth of July. A number of other communities also are planning parades, but they are limited to residents living there and their friends.

• Annapolis: Annapolis' Independence Day Parade will begin a half hour later this year, at 6:30 p.m. at Amos Garrett Boulevard. It will march down West Street, counterclockwise around Church Circle and down Main Street to the City Dock. Fireworks at a...

Published on 06/27/08

Where to see the fireworks

By WENDI WINTERS For Entertainment

There's nothing more American than a good old-time Fourth of July parade, followed by picnics and sandlot ballgames, topped off with a grand display of pyrotechnics that light up the velvet night sky.

Like many things considered uniquely American, fireworks came from someplace else.

The Chinese created the first fireworks 900 years ago when alchemists accidentally stumbled upon the formula for black powder - and promptly blew themsel...

Published on 06/27/08

Dining Out:Cuisine earns high marks at Paul's on South River

By TERRA WALTERS For Entertainment

Remember the line from "Jerry McGuire" when Jerry is declaring his undying love for Dorothy and all the ways that she enhances his life? Her response went down in the annals of movie history: "You had me at 'hello'."

Well, Paul's on the South River had us at the free designer water (Voss from Norway) as well as individual pepper mills for each table.

After we were shown to a comfortable, nicely naperied ta...

Published on 06/27/08

Behind the Microphones

FRIDAY, JUNE 27

BACK ROOM AT THE WOODFIRE, 580-P Ritchie Highway, Park Plaza Shopping Center, Severna Park. Waking at Seven, 8:30 p.m. 410-315-8100.
BELLA’S SPORTS BAR & SEAFOOD RESTAURANT, 1052 Cape St. Claire Road, Cape St. Claire. Guilty As Charged, 9 p.m. 410-757-5122.
CASTLEBAY IRISH PUB AND RESTAURANT, 193 A Main St., Annapolis. Mixed Business, 8:30 p.m. 410-626-0165.
DOMENICAS RESTAURANT AND ...

Published on 06/27/08