TE-DC Christmas lunch/brunch in Frederick?

The only one of those I've been to is Cafe Nola and I've recently become addicted to their grilled cheese sandwich and pumpkin ginger soup. Nola's kind of the new "hot, hip place" in Frederick, though the owners have had a presence downtown for a while through their old place, Downtime Cafe.

Zen mentioned Cacique as one of her favorites. Both it and Acacia have been in Frederick for a while, and both are mentioned frequently over at the FrederickMarylandOnline blog as excellent spots.

We probably wouldn't go wrong with any of the three, really. So, are we now aiming for noon for chow time? That would mean meeting between 11:30-11:45 to give time to get downtown, get parked, and wander to wherever we're going.

Cacique also has great desserts...:rolleyes:

Last Saturday I ate three desserts :D tiramisu, cheesecake, and chocolate mousse

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And I still have room for more...

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snort!

OK, here's some more options-
http://thebikesite.org/index.php?topic=2692.0

The Orchard's menu looks great to me. Also Cafe Nola would be good. Seems like unless we want to go ethnic (Ethiopian, Indian) then the others are not very veg-friendly.

Edit: Looks like I could be happy at Cacique also...I can make a lunch of guacamole. (Actually I think I've been there before).

And the person who asked on that board what kind of vegetarian is going--one who eats meat, or not--must be smoking something.

The Orchard is the first place I thought of to suggest, but they're closed on Sundays.

I just called Acacia. The citrus salad and fruit plate are the only vegan offerings on their menu, but apparently their chef is happy to come out and discuss options to accommodate people. They would want us to make a reservation.

So, shall we narrow the choice down a bit?

Cafe Nola (Vegan-sympathizer chef, I've had good meals here)

Cacique (Veggie fajitas, etc, and Zen has had good meals here)

Acacia (Chef happy to accommodate dietary needs, unknown quality aside from a very good reputation)

I'd be happy with any of those three.

And I can go to Cacique anytime if I want to eat alone:(

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And I can go to Cacique anytime if I want to eat alone:(

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I'll go with you some other time to Cacique. I just can't make Sunday the 14th :)

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Unless someone doesn't like fajita/enchilada/etc type food, I don't think you need to take Cacique off the table just yet. If it's the place I've been before, it was delicious!

Well, if Acacia is the ONLY one that no one's been to, shall we throw caution to the wind and take a chance on that? (Just don't blame me if the chef doesn't understand the term "vegan" and it ends up awful!)

Yeah well, sometimes things turn out awful but life is like that and you never know until you try, eh?

I'll add a vote for Acacia because reading their menu just now made me very hungry.

Citrus salad, petit filet, apple crisp w/ice cream.
I'm ready :D

Well, then, sounds like it's Acacia at noon.

How many people are coming, so someone can make a reservation?

And are we meeting at Bike Doctor at 11:30?

Ann, Zen, DB, 7Rider, Me, Possegal, MDHillSlug = 7. Anyone else planning to brave the trip to far, far away Frederick?

Possegal, does a noon brunch/lunch give you time to get where you need to be by 4:00?

It's a quick trip from Bike Doctor to downtown, so if we plan on meeting at 11:30 that gives folks a little bit of time to run late and then allows for a casual stroll from parking to the restaurant.

What's the address for Bike Doctor?

Bike Doctor address & map. Very easy to get to, less than a mile off of 270.

Factor in ten minutes to go inside Bike Doctor and see my bike :it's beeyooteefull

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Very easy to get to, less than a mile off of 270.

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Yeah....except for the fact that we have to go to freekin' FREDERICK!! :eek:

Swoooon.....It's almost as bad as crossing the river. I think I'm already starting to hyperventilate.

Yes, noon will work for me, as long as you all don't talk too badly about me if I leave early. :)

Make it 11:45 and you've got a deal unless you dress funny

funny is really in the eye of the beholder, isn't it?
11:45 it is. or at the bike dr at 11:30? is that the plan?

11:30
Bike Doctor
be there or be not there

Did anyone call to make a reservation, or should I do that?

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I nominate you.

So....11:30 at Bike Doctor, walk to Acacia for a 12 noon brunch.
Is there parking at BD, or on street or....??

If I understand correctly, the plan is for everyone to park at Bike Dr, then Zen will take a bunch of folks in the Mothership and the rest will pile into one of the other cars for the short trip downtown. Then we can either find street parking for the two cars or go to the parking garage near Market Street and begin strolling. Probably just heading straight for the garage would be easiest.


Edit: Reservation made at Acacia, 12:00 noon on Sunday 12/14 for 7 people. See y'all at Bike Doctor at 11:30!

Free parking in the decks.
If we park in the Church Street deck we can walk straight out the alley across the street to Acacia.

What about carpooling?

Ann, Nicole, should we meet at Regina's at 10:30? (Not sure how Nicole gets to Frederick from her neck of the woods.)

Also:

Regina, I'll bring your gloves, you bring $30.
Nicole, I'll bring $50, you bring your boots.
Zen, you bring my SheGotBike goodie bag, I'll bring you a surprise.

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What about carpooling?

Ann, Nicole, should we meet at Regina's at 10:30? (Not sure how Nicole gets to Frederick from her neck of the woods.)

Also:

Regina, I'll bring your gloves, you bring $30.
Nicole, I'll bring $50, you bring your boots.
Zen, you bring my SheGotBike goodie bag, I'll bring you a surprise.

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Dang, it's going to be an expensive day. I owe Nicole $$ for Iron Girl, too. :(

Sure... 10:30 at my place sounds great! (Actually...maybe we could swing up to Nicole's and pick her up on the way....)

Hi,

I'm not going to make it to lunch tomorrow. Michele's mom is in the hospital and is not doing well. I need to be home taking care of my family.

Have a great time. I hope we can get another something planned for after the new year.

Nicole

Sorry to hear that, take care of things and maybe we'll see you at the easter egg hunt.

Aw, Nicole, I'm so sorry you can't join us. I hope things go as well as possible for Michele's mom, and for you and your family, as well. Take care.

I woke up sick, again, today. Since I know I have it because my co-workers keep bringing it in to work, I didn't want to bring it to any of you. SORRY! But trust me, you don't want this either, it's the cold that doesn't want to go away. UGH.

We missed you, Posse.

Had a so-so brunch at Acacia's. "Hmmmm...shouldn't a "Wild Mushroom Omelet" actually have...oh...mushrooms in it???" :confused:

But the company was great...
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And the shopping opportunities were ... eclectic...
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z...s/IMG_0871.jpg

Have a wonderful holiday folks...

Who are the two on the ends?

Michele's mom seems much better this evening since last night's transfusion. She's got her color back, she was joking around, and was able to feed herself. I hope that maybe she's turned the corner.

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What...you don't recognize Kalidurga (r)??? ;) (Okay...she's got her hair pulled back).
That's AmIThereYet on the far right.

So glad to hear M's mom is doing better.....

oops.

I posted over here-
http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showt...d=1#post388163

I may go back for that tiara...

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What...you don't recognize Kalidurga (r)??? ;) (Okay...she's got her hair pulled back).
That's AmIThereYet on the far right.

So glad to hear M's mom is doing better.....

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No, I didn't recognize Tam with her hair that way. Now I'm embarrassed! I guess I need to see you all more often in something other than bike clothes and grunge.