From: lumiere@wam.umd.edu (That Redheaded Mermaid)
Subject: Re: College Park Area
Organization: University of Maryland, College Park
Distribution: um
Date: Sat, 26 Sep 1992 04:55:34 GMT

  Ok, well... here are some nice restaurants in the area that I think
are pretty good.. :)

  (1)  Ledo's Pizza :  They are at the shopping center on University
Blvd. with the bakery and the Shopper's Food Warehouse.  (Just go on
University Blvd. past the University...down the hill.. the center is
right there, its really small.. ;) )  Like someone mentioned before,
they do have the best pizza in the world.  Ledo's has recently
franchised itself around MD, but everyone I have talked to said that
the best Ledo's Pizza comes from the Original.  (most people think the
franchised kind is kinda gross... :/ )  The atmosphere is DEFINATELY
loud, but quite friendly.  If you go around dinner time.. expect to
wait in a long line!! This is a VERY popular place in the area...and
its praises are sung all over the US.. ;)  WHen you go, you must try
the pizza no matter what...it has a wonderfully flaky crust and the
tomato sauce is to die for.  I wish I could describe the taste
better.. you'll just have to trust me on this one.. ;) (BTW..try the
Pineapple and Ham!!).  They have the traditional Italian dishes too
though, which are, on the whole, all right.  By and large though,
people go for the pizza.  Ledo's IS a must-go for all new residents of
the area...

  (2) Fireside Inn:  On Greenbelt road, across the street from Beltway
Plaza, its a big white building... you can't miss it. ;)  Basically a
steak house, but its really good.. although kinda expensive too
(although I have never actually bought anything myself.. my dad does..
;) ).  It has a wonderful atmosphere...very quiet, candlelight, I like
it alot.  They serve steaks, salad bar, Italian, Seafood.. and they
have Ledo's pizza shipped to them from the original Ledos (Re-occuring
theme!!  ;) ).  The staff seem to be pretty helpful too.. 

  (3) Bently's :  Ok, this is on the route, its the restaurant right
next door to The 'Vous.  Nice atmosphere and very friendly.  The food
is pretty good, and I really like their Sunday buffet.  (I haven't
been there in a whiole though.. :/ )  Eating "on the patio" is a
wonderful experience, especially during the spring and summer months.
They have a variety of foods from Pizza to Hamburgers to Salad.  They
also have a bake shop close by called "Parts And Assembly" where all
their pasteries and stuff come from.  Its REALLY good!!!  They also
cater some, and I hear that they are also good at that. 

  (4) Silver Diner -- Laurel :  Ok, this is pretty far off...but its
WORTH IT!!  It is located in Laurel, on Route 1 , right before Laurel
Centre Mall (Its a big silver building, in 50s style, with a neon sign
on it).  EXCELLENT food, AMAZING service, HUGE portions (well, I don't
really eat alot, but OTHER people's food looks HUGE! ;) ), and a
WONDERFUL and unique atmosphere.  Basically, its bringing back the old
50s diner.  The prices are a bit expensive, but the food is more than
worth it.  Everyone I have gone to it with say that the food is great.
I gotta agree! ;)  The meals are basically "American Classics" like
Hamburgers, steaks, Liver and Onions, Salads, etc.  They also have
vegetarian dishes, heart-healthy dishes, and the like.  Whatever you
do... ORDER THE HONEY MUSTARD SAUCE!! ITS TO DIE FOR!!  They make it
homemade in the restaurant...just like everything else!  The
atmosphere, like I said, is great.  Really great 50s decor, jukeboxs
at every table (and they work...and play only oldies!! ), and just the
most friendly and helpful staff I have ever encountered at ANY
restaurant!  Really, you will be blown back when you leave the Silver
DIner.. you really will! 

Ummm, if I think of any more, Ill get back to you! :)

-KAD-


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