On the plus side I had friends mention that they also had a large group for dinner at the YC and all enjoyed the experience. The YC has also deep sixed the shoestring fries in favor of the more traditional variety.  It would be nice to see some more options added to the menu like either a shrimp, tuna or chicken salad in a carved out tomato but then menu may still be a work in progress.  I have noticed more diners having lunch which is a good sign as well. 

It was a pleasant surprise when Ortt mentioned they needed to step up their food game which hopefully bodes well for the future. [you can't improve if you don't first recognize your deficiencies ] I was hoping former Rare & Rye Chef Stuart would be staying at the YC but he apparently will be heading up operations at Ortt's new venture in OC called Black Salt. Hopefully his training will have taken hold with the 2 chefs now in the kitchen.  I am keeping my fingers crossed. 

For our Anniversary Andrea and I visited Restaurant 213 in Fruitland with some friends. A gourmet dining experience from owner Jim Hughes and former White House Executive Chef and personal Chef to Ronald Reagan that cannot be matched in our area. The bill may require a remortgage on your home but is well worth the experience. 

Another celebration was a 16th birthday of our Grandson Carson who chose the Sakura Japanese Steak, Seafood and Sushi restaurant in West Ocean City [in former Tanger Outlets center]. Kids love these places with the volcano onion and 3 foot flames with food being thrown into their mouth as a side show. In the old days it seemed to me these places were a value but no more. Around $35 is the norm but the show is good and frankly the food was very good as well and how could you go wrong with a personal chef from Java.  The best thing is this meal was on our son. A nice family event [girl friends joined us]  followed by dessert at DQ. It doesn't get any better than that. 

DeNovos still holds down the best gathering place reputation and Whiskers Happy Hour makes soda look expensive   Abis on 589 is making inroads with lines waiting to have Sunday breakfast, serving diner food with large portions at reasonable prices. 

For some odd reason have been wanting to try out Carribean Joes in the remodeled Alamo Motel and Shottis in OC next to K-Coast store, recommended by a bartender as her favorite. Also Chef Paul Suplees new restaurant in Pittsville. Anyone been to any of these places? 

That's it! We are fortunate to have so many choices from which to choose. I now have to go lose some weight so we can start all over.