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Best Free File Manager for Android
X-plore File Manager (1.4 MB), a file manager with a well thought-out split screen view allows you to transfer files between folders on the same device and manipulate files and folders between devices easily. Loads of features, such as built-in viewers for images, video, audio and text. No adverts. (Review)
ES File Explorer (2.7 MB), explore files on your device, LAN shared and FTP servers in a list or icon view with settings such as theme and layout, search files by type or name, plus app manager, SD Card Analyst and other optional modules. (Review)
ASTRO File Manager (2.4 MB), manage your files in Icon or List view with sorting, bookmarks, searching and other common features, plus some useful tools like checking SD card usage by folders. On the downside, the free version comes with a small ad. (Review)
Best Free Storage Manager for Android
AppMgr III (App 2 SD) (1.9 MB), take a glance where the apps are installed and move them from internal storage to the SD Card to save limited space on your device. Also clear the cache to make more space. The free version is supported by a small unobtrusive ad.
Best Free Online Backup for Android
Dropbox (6.9 MB), upload and access files from your Android, and sync them between your computers and mobile devices on the go. Easy to use—tap a file to view or press and hold it to access the menu for managing files and sharing links. (Review)
Google Drive (12.7 MB), store your files including documents, photos and videos in this free cloud storage up to 15GB for backup and access anywhere. You can share any files with your contacts or access files shared with you. Even better, you can use this app to create and edit a Google document and spreadsheet, scan an image into PDF, and make files available offline.
OneDrive (11.8 MB), previously known as SkyDrive, offers 7 GB of free online storage as part of Microsoft services for new subscribers. The app allows you to upload files, photos and videos from your device to OneDrive, open files in other apps and share files by sending a link. The built-in feature Camera Backup lets you upload photos and videos automatically.
Best Free App Backup for Android
App Backup & Restore (380 KB), easily backup your installed apps to your SD cards, send apps to friends via email, or upload to Dropbox if already installed. Others features include restore or uninstall apps, auto backup, share market links, check app details and more.
Best Free File Encryption Utility for Android
File Locker (200 KB), protect your files from unauthorized access by encoding the content and file names as well. Smart searching through folders for documents, locked and unlocked files is a plus but it can't unlock a file that has been renamed.
Best Free File Archiver-Zip Utility for Android
ZArchiver (2.66 MB), create archive files in zip, 7zip, gzip, bzip2, tar or XZ format, and unzip or decompress archive files in even more supported formats. Features include view and edit archives, password-protected archives, multi-part archives and more.
B1 Free Archiver (3.7 MB), create password-protected zip and b1 archives, unzip more than 30 archive formats, open encrypted and splitted archives in supported formats. You can also browse files inside archives and extract only selected files, hide files from media scan and do more. (Review)
RAR for Android (2.5 MB), an official app allows you to create RAR, RAR4 and ZIP archives, decompress RAR, ZIP, TAR, GZ, BZ2, X7, 7z, ISO, ARJ and multi-part RAR files, with options to repair damaged ZIP and RAR files, perform a registry recovery, encrypt files and accelerate data compression or decompression.
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by parrothead (not verified) on 26. January 2012 - 14:05 (87832)
Heartz deluxe a best app??? Seriously??? I used to love this app. But a recent update has made it hoRrible. It is unpalyable now. It is so.bad i had to uninstall it. Its too bad cause i really did like it. Not any more. Remove this one from your best list. Anyone thinking about installing it -DON'T. Youll be sorry.
If not mistaken, you probably refer to Hearts Deluxe.
I tried its latest version 1.7 and found that it still performed well. Unfortunately the current version was supported by ad but I didn't find it intrusive during my testing.
Some more apps
Befunky photo editor
bacon reader for reddit
Exdialer - seriously cool dialer replacement [ dialer one hasnt been updated in a year ]
JAYS Headset Control - awesome
another photo editor
Samsung mobile security ? never heard of it . i would ditch avg , lookout and comodo all in favour of avast - best interface with the best detection in the free division , just slightly lower than kaspersky .
and u havent mentioned which phone u have ? if u have a phone with atleast 512 mb ram then u dont need any task killer apps or memory manager apps , android handles that well .
Avast has a privacy advisor which tells u whch apps have what permissions !
by Kai (not verified) on 31. January 2012 - 10:07 (88090)
Faster Drawer
The faster than drawer. :)
by Kai (not verified) on 31. January 2012 - 10:08 (88091)
Oh,yeah. I'm just forgot.
Please, add best free app drawer to the android list.
by Master Lim (not verified) on 1. February 2012 - 20:44 (88148)
Verry good service
by Red Smurf (not verified) on 3. February 2012 - 6:45 (88197)
At last an Android App to read your tea leaves!
by Kai (not verified) on 3. February 2012 - 10:54 (88205)
Home2 Shortcut
by Kai (not verified) on 5. February 2012 - 14:06 (88346)
iSwing Lite
by Kai (not verified) on 5. February 2012 - 14:15 (88348)
Gesture Launcher
If you smart!? you will launch gesture launcher shortcut via double press home key by use home2 shortcut.
home2 shortcut
quick,quik,and qwik. The fast access.
by Graham (not verified) on 6. February 2012 - 13:55 (88404)
Thanks for the recommendation on which anti-virus.
I mentioned the phone is a Samsung Galaxy SII, GT-I9100.
It has 1.45Gb internal device memory and a 1.87Gb (2Gb) SD card memory.
I have to disagree with you about Android handling apps and memory well - on a non-rooted phone, the apps can do what they want without the user having any control except install/uninstall. Andorid may only let them start up in the background for a few minutes, do their thing (which we users know nothing about) and then terminate them again, but the overall result is that the more apps you have installed, the heavier the battery use.
Also remember that not all app developers are the same - some produce excellent software which is functional, efficient and geared towards the user experience. Others may do their intended task well, but may be memory or data hoggers, be set to intermittently start up and check the ether for something and many (especially music players) do not terminate fully, they keep on running a service in the background.
Of course the user can go settings/applications/memory usage/running and then select/force close for each app, or a task-killer or memory manager or battery saver with a good schedule rate and an intelligent and customisable list of "do not kill" apps will automate this for you.
I stand my ground on this one - the battery lasts half a day longer when I schedule a task-killer. I've uninstalled the memory manager I was trying because it seemed to be mucking with the OS and causing problems - probably my fault for not giving enough time to calibrate it correctly.
by Graham (not verified) on 6. February 2012 - 14:53 (88406)
My suggestions for a new category – Hardware Tools (i.e. that use the phone's sensors. Not all phones or tablets have the same range of built-in sensors, but there's nothing I can do about that)
A good range of free tools are provided by Smart Tools Co.
Screen Ruler: Puts a ruler on the screen, can be calibrated to correct screen size errors
Distance measurement: Uses the camera and trigonometry to calculate distance to an object
Metal Detector: Uses the compass sensor to detect local magnetic interference i.e. ferrous metals
Sound Meter: Reads the noise or sounds and gives a dB measurement
Vibration Sensor: Uses the movement sensor to display the vibrations – lay the phone flat not in your hand
For the Calculation Tools category (or sub-categories?)
For architects, solar panel installers, photographers, gardiners:
Sun Surveyor Lite: 3D compass with the overhead path of the sun. Can change date to get winter/summer extremes.
Shadowfacts: a 2D compass with more accurate measurement tools
For engineers:
Frame Design 2D: a 2D frame structural analysis, allows versatile input, gives axial, shear, moments and reactions.
The same developer, CloudConstruct, also provides your frames to be backed up to a cloud server and generate QR codes for sending links to your peers.
Also a concrete section design module:
A steel section design module:
and a few more handy gems. These are by default in Metric units but can be changed to US for people with 12 fingers, 14 toes , 16 teeth and who still hold a grudge against the crews who pilfered the goods on Atlantic voyages in the colony years.
On a different note, for video downloading, if you are tired of limitations of the default browsers compared to what you can do on your PC, there is a browser called VBrowser which has a greater range of streaming media decoders built-in and the ability to detect and download the video files. It is a little quirky in terms of the interface and is big on private browsing but the media features make up for this.
by Grez (not verified) on 12. February 2012 - 0:19 (88707)
I suggest
Faster Drawer
The best drawer, because is fast,easy to use,quick search app. You can launch it via Home2 shortcut or Swipe starter that can be download from android market.
by MCBastos (not verified) on 12. February 2012 - 18:27 (88733)
Laputa? Really? You are recommending a program which is no longer being maintained, and can't be easily installed?
Moon+ Reader is OK, but nothing to write home about, in my opinion -- I tested several epub readers and found its full-formatting mode (what they call "publisher's formatting") -- which ditches any pretense of being an e-book reader and just loads it in a Chromium browser -- cumbersome and impractical.
One of the things that bother me about the whole e-reader market is that everybody focuses on flashy turn-page effects and the program's ability to overlay its own formatting over whatever the publisher has done, instead of checking how well it *respects* the embedded formatting. I mean, if the editor decided to highlight a passage by using a different font, there's a REASON for it. It shouldn't be all overridden by Droid Sans (which, by the way, in many readers can't even be made ITALIC, fer gossakes!)
Aldiko 2 and Mantano offer excellent support for fully-formatted books. Far better than than Moon+, in my opinion. Please consider them for the next update.
by Allen (not verified) on 12. February 2012 - 21:11 (88737)
Study and learn about the daily astrological influences that affect you - personalized for your birth date.
I think you could use some new categories you do not realize you need yet. See my Notes below for suggestions and quick reviews.
Best Wireless Network Analyzer
Fing - Network Tools by OVERLOOK
This excellent tool allows you to scan your wireless network and find rogue connections or items that do not belong. An excellent tool to help keep you safer. It can also be a great tool in tracking down network issues.
Best wi-Fi Connection Manager
WiFi Manager by Kostya Vasilyev
This app is a great way to manage your wifi connections, scan for networks and more. Includes a great desktop widget that will let you know about the network you are connected to.
by K (not verified) on 13. February 2012 - 9:12 (88760)
Beautiful concept and Fast!
by Maxuelll (not verified) on 13. February 2012 - 11:51 (88768)
Hi everybody! Thanks for an exelent review! I love Android apps but there are a ton of them and i cant known them all. Thanks to you i have installed some damm good Apps.
I would like to recommend a media player far far better than the one you have recommended here: Mixzing player: It has equalizer, folder reproduction, cover and lyrics search, its light on resources, its free, it has headset control (something fundamental to me). Well, here is the link:
And again thanks for a great list!
by Roger Noble (not verified) on 18. February 2012 - 16:03 (89023)
I don't know how long it has been available - a couple of weeks ago it wasn't and today it is - OneNote for Android has shown up as a free download from Microsoft and it works great. Installed perfectly on Galaxy Nexus phone and on Asus Transformer Prime Tablet (both running ICS). The sync was fast and accurate. I've been using OneNote for about 6 years to get rid of paper on my desktop. This android app is going to make my life easier. (BTW, I went looking for this app this morning to see if it finally might be available because I was having ongoing issues with MobileNoter not syncing properly and also with MobileNoter's somewhat awkward interface). If your OneNote 2010 is shared and synced on Skydrive through Live, everything works well. Hurray!
Swiss army knife
Network Monitor Mini
Best app lock right now
by Anonymous1234 (not verified) on 22. February 2012 - 6:32 (89234)
NOt sure if this has been asked before - but can there be a special section or area for Android Apps that don't need special permissions? Even if the app does not have as many bells and whistles I think the NSP apps are preferred by a good deal of people. They are hard to find in the Market so a special section to keep them for future reference would be great.
by kevvo (not verified) on 25. February 2012 - 4:37 (89438)
Is there any way I can get some of these great apps for my new Xperia Arc without having the irritating intrusion of google demanding I have an account with them first? Its bad enough I cant get rid of apps I dont want on the phone in the first place!
Unfortunately, that's the way it is. I too got a new phone recently, and found out that only way to install legitimate apps is from Android Market, and for that you have to have an account.
And the pre-installed apps on the phone can only be uninstalled if you root the phone. Welcome to Android :D.
by Christoph Copeland (not verified) on 25. February 2012 - 20:19 (89475)
I have "Lookout" downloaded on my phone and have had it for about 6 months. It really is a great free app and it really does protect your phone. With the free version it not only protects against malware and all that good stuff, but you can make your phone "scream" from their website so you can find it, even if the phone is on silent. Also, if you lose your phone, you can go to their website and it will pinpoint where it is for you. It's not hard to install or uninstall (I had to do it today because of a problem on my behalf and it tells you how to do it. Anyways, hope it helps!! And they have this for IPhone and Android.
[edit] Details about commercial version removed. Please keep discussion to freeware only.
by se.solovyev (not verified) on 26. February 2012 - 22:33 (89547)
Best calculator on android.market so far is Calculator++
I cannot understand the people's love to the RealCalc (UGLY, lack of functionality) and to handyCalc (bad user interface)...
by Dave Doke (not verified) on 9. March 2012 - 15:12 (90140)
Shiftlines - Simple but addictive game I've found on Market.
by chrimas1 (not verified) on 10. March 2012 - 16:39 (90188)
I like any.Do : http://www.any.do/ as a simple ToDo list and egoTimer : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.timleg.egoTimerLight for the more complex stuff


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Perceptions About Health Care Spending Are Wrong
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This sentence is a pithy summary of the centrist conventional wisdom about taxes, spending, debt, and health care:
"The political impasse facing the U.S. arises from one simple reality: Americans want an increasing government contribution to health care, but don't want to pay for it."
That's James Hamilton, an economic professor at the University of California, San Diego, at his excellent Econbrowser blog. It's an utterly reasonable-sounding judgment that can lead you to the wrong conclusion. Health care isn't just a government spending problem. It's an everybody's-spending problem.
First, some basic facts about government spending on health care. Federal medical spending as a share of GDP has increased from about 1 percent of GDP in 1950 to almost 9 percent of the economy today.
Meanwhile, tax revenues have clung stubbornly to their long-run 19 percent average...
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Lake Cumberland Raft Up 2014
We will be at Shinbone, just West of Conley Bottom Marina on August 10th from Noon until 5 PM
This year's band announced! Check them out on our What's New page and while you are there take a look at this year's T-shirt that's available at Lake Cumberland Marinas for just
Reserve your room or houseboat from a participating marina today!
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City council unanimously passed a parking resolution Thursday with BayWalk in hopes to lure anchor tenants for the center's redevelopment. Once the project is complete it will be called the Shops at St. Petersburg.
In the agreement, 180 rooftop spots at the existing lot would be reserved for BayWalk employees. Also included in the agreement would be validation parking for BayWalk patrons, similar to the agreement the city currently has with Muvico.
BayWalk was purchased by Bill Edwards' company, Loan Ranger Acquisitions.
In a Sept. 3 letter to Mayor Bill Foster, Edwards said parking for employees and customers is "paramount."
"In order for the Edwards Group (aka Loan Ranger Acquisitions LLC) to invest tens of millions of dollars to position the (Shops at St. Pete) as the key driver for our downtown a commitment to customer and employee parking is paramount and absolutely required to attain the high quality tenants who are so greatly needed in our downtown region.
A key decision maker for national brands and restaurateurs is easy and accessible free parking, especially for the center's first year. Thereafter, a low cost customer validation program for the center will be essential for its long-term success. The (Shops at St. Pete's) No. 1 competitor, International Mall, has preferred surface parking and it is free to their customers."
Joel Jimenez, who presented Thursday's updated plan to BayWalk, said the agreement was crucial and what could the final step to lure two/three anchor restaurants and three anchor retail tenants.
"He has something we need and we have something he needs," said Foster of BayWalk's need for parking. "We need to have this transformed (and) have a 10-12 million increased tax base."
According to city documents, the city's projected savings in year one of the new BayWalk parking agreement would be $99,000. In year two, $379,000.
The anchor restaurants, which Jimenez said would be associated with internationally known chefs, will be announced within 30-60 days. The major retail shops will be announced 30-60 days following the restaurants announcement.
The Shops at St. Pete will be "having a minimum of two, most likely three great destination restaurants, with the ownership being highly regarded nationwide and internationally," Jimenez said.
"The new center will promote the entire downtown waterfront district," he added.
Without the city's parking commitment, BayWalk said it would be difficult to draw known tenants because most shopping centers, like International Mall, do not charge patrons to park.
Thursday also provided the city council with a glimpse of new renderings for the project. Most of the existing architecture would be removed in favor of a more modern, clean and open look.
The top level would be a dinning terrace that would include lounge seating and keep with the openness of the courtyard on the first level.
Council member Wengay Newton, who did vote yes on the resolution, said he was voting yes because he knows the agreement would help get the project of the ground. However, he said he did not like the length of the 20-year agreement.
The 20 years of the parking agreement for the the existing parking garage, located on the north side of 1st Avenue N between 1st and 2nd Street North, mirrors the 20-year leases BayWalk is seeking with its tenants.
Council chair Leslie Curran said when BayWalk was recently painted, people got excited. When the center fortress structure was demolished, people became more excited.
"Now to see this design," Curran said Thursday. "I love it. I think it's great. I think it's going to be a good addition to downtown."
Shops at St. Pete Schedule
- Sept. 21, notice to proceed
- January/February 2013, permitting submittal/issuance
- February/March 2013, construction begins
- Early 2014, grand opening


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A McAlester man was recently sentenced to serve nine years of federal prison time for a drug charge.
Elmer Don Whittaker, 52, sentenced to 108 months Thursday after previously pleading guilty to a charge of maintaining a drug-involved premises. Whittaker was indicted on the count in August 2012 after an investigation by the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force.
"The charge arose from an investigation conducted by the United States Drug Enforcement Administration in cooperation with the District 18 Drug & Violent Crime Task Force, McAlester Police Department, Pittsburg County Sheriff's Department, Krebs Police Department, Muskogee Police Department, Tulsa Police Department, Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, and the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs," states a press release from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma in Muskogee.
According to the press release, Whittaker allowed others to use his home in McAlester, from May 2011 to April 2012, for the purpose of distributing crack cocaine.
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i received this the catfish ultra recently as a gift. i can't believe how strong the suction it actually has for a small device. It easily connects to my pool pole and works great with my Intex pool. I especially like how I barely have to wet my hands and the battery life was about 45 minutes. This is one of the best pool products I have seen in recent years. Just Also, the price of less than a hundred bucks was very appealing to me. Being on a strict budget for pool costs, i couldn't afford one of those more expensive cleaners. This works perfectly and suits my needs. I recommend this to everyone...
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Only 52 countries have a higher GDP* than the value of the portfolio Ron Joelson, Chief Investment Officer for Northwestern Mutual, oversees and now you can have his insights delivered right to your phone, tablet or email through this monthly podcast. Each month Ron and Mark McLennon, vice president of investment services with Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company, share their perspectives on current financial news and how what's going on in the world could impact you and your finances.
School's Out: A Mid-Year Financial Report Card & A Look at Consumer Education DebtJune, 2014: Download audio | Listen in iTunes
Listen to this month's podcast as Ron and Mark discuss the impact of education debt on the economy, possible changes to funding, and their overall thoughts on how the economy is doing as we approach the mid-year point.
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Come join us at Johnny D's on Saturday, December 22nd 4p-8p for an afternoon of The Real School of Music's talented emerging artists (from both Burlington and Andover facilities) performing a student showcase benefit.
These chosen student ensemble/bands of all ages, and part of the ~300 students who are performing December 7-22 during the daily free student showcases at The Real School of Music's Burlington facility, will be performing a mixture of original material and covers at the Johnny D's show.
$5 cash cover at the door for all non-performers--all ages welcome. An adult must accompany anyone under 21.
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4/5 rDev +8.1%
02-11-2012 05:38:06 | More by brown2cu
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3/5 rDev -18.9%
11-14-2012 02:18:09 | More by Gww1864
3.83/5 rDev +3.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
Pours a nice cloudy brown color. There is a good amount of levity and carbonation to the beer, but it does not create much of a head at all.
Smell is great for a brown ale. Browns never seem to usually have much of a smell to me, but this one is great. Strong smells of roasted malts with maybe a bit of a coffee malt too. Nice balance to the smell with a bit of a sweet toffee smell at the end.
Taste is good, but let me down without all of the complexity of the smells. Beer does have a good balance of dark roasted malts that are not overpowering because hints of coffee and toffee give it a sweet kick.
Mouthfeel is a bit thin for my liking, but very smooth.
Drinkability is nice on this beer. It gives a good balance of malts and the flavors of each malt variety can be tasted. A very nice beer that I would like to drink in multitude on a nice fall day.
Serving type: growler
05-08-2012 01:36:52 | More by BDIMike
4.25/5 rDev +14.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
On tap at Weasel Boy this past weekend.
Pours a nice moderate brown color with a good off-white head and some moderate lacing on the way down. The nose carries some light chocolate as well as a good nutty presence in the background. Very faint roast. Really well put together and has loads of character for a beer of this style and ABV. Flavor isn't quite as pungent and well-integrated, but the nuttiness is certainly nice. Light body with good carbonation; this went down really easily and I would have loved another glass.
Serving type: on-tap
08-09-2011 20:23:16 | More by Thorpe429
3.2/5 rDev -13.5%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 4.5
On tap at Bodega.
A- A ruddy brown colored beer that is slightly muddied up was served in a pint. The pour didnt have much head but that didnt stop this beer from lacing at least half the glass.
S- The aroma is pretty weird. It smells like wet dog and old grass clippings. There is a minerally tap water aroma as well. It actually smells like what I think a river mink would smell like. So in that respect they nailed it!
T- Extremely nutty. Sunflower seeds, some leafy, vegetal hops and earth. It doesnt taste bad but everything is pretty weak.
M- Quite dry with a nice even lighter body. Pretty quenching.
D- I found myself knocking back this pint much quicker than normal. Its a nice beer to session when you dont wanna be held hostage by flamboyant barleywines and arresting imperial stouts.
Serving type: on-tap
02-19-2011 21:02:35 | More by MbpBugeye
3.95/5 rDev +6.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
A: When poured and brought to table had 1 finger of head and that dissapeared rapidly..
S: Smell was good resembling a fresh pour of New Castle Brown Sweet malts mixing with a nice nutty flavor.
T: Nice smooth taste with a little bite of fresh hops.
M: Nice feel to the tongue and easy to drink.
D: very drinkable and have had several with dinner last night (Walleye) very well paired and tonight with ribs(pork BBQ) ok
Serving type: on-tap
02-26-2010 01:53:44 | More by nukem5
3.83/5 rDev +3.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
Like the Weasel Boy blonde ale, this beer had a very crisp "Dortmund" maltiness that I found very tasty and refreshing, but at the same time sort of a miss as far as a "mild" went. Still, "brown ale" still can be synonymous with "boring" (beers like Palo Santo Maron excepted) and that dortmunder-esque quality certainly prevented this beer from falling in the boring-brown-ale category.
Body was a pleasant gold-brown color with a pretty sturdy head. Aroma was a lot like that of the Ornery Otter blonde ale, malty with the heavy-pilsner/dortmunder characteristic I've already mentioned. Flavor was more of the same with some really nice fresh cereal-ness that didn't come across to me as grainy (the way I would describe a bad bock). Mouthfeel was appropriate and that dortmund character helped add some crispness.
Probably the best beer of the sampler I had at the Weasel Boy brewery. Recommended.
Serving type: on-tap
05-25-2009 17:32:03 | More by BeerBelcher
3.88/5 rDev +4.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Pours a nice brown color, fairly light, with almost no head or lacing. Nice sweet scent, but very mild. Good flavor, a very nice maltiness with a little hint of cocao and some jerky flavor. It does go down very smooth, very nice.
Fits the definition of an early Enlgish mild very well, and is more of an English mild or English brown, than an American, I think.
Serving type: on-tap
10-05-2008 15:25:25 | More by JamesS
3.78/5 rDev +2.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 4
This a good beer. Not extraordinary but good. Reminds me a less complicated, but well balanced and cleaner version of newcastle. Pours a decent brown with a decent head that retains fairly well. Drinkability is above average as this is an above average beer. Better than most but definitely not the best from this establishment.
Serving type: on-tap
09-15-2008 00:26:20 | More by mashedpotatoes
4.03/5 rDev +8.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Served on-tap in a 16 ounce pint glass at Mulholland Brewing Company, Reynoldsburg, OH. The beer pours dark brown with about an inch tan head. Head retention and lacing are both very good. The aroma was a bit weak, but I could smell roasted malt and some bittersweet chocolate. Taste is similar to the aroma, but there's also some hop bitterness in the finish. Mouthfeel/body is light/medium, with average carbonation. Drinkability is very good, it seems to get smoother as the beer warms. I did drink this quicker than I planned to, so it couldn't have been too bad! Overall I think it's a pretty decent beer, hopefully I'll be able to try more Weasel Boy brews soon.
Serving type: on-tap
12-01-2007 00:41:02 | More by bluejacket74
River Mink Mild Brown Ale from Weasel Boy Brewing Company
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Pitt is moving to the Atlantic Coast Conference during the upcoming football season.
Paul Chryst is staying on as the Panthers' head coach.
Both story lines were hot topics surrounding the Pitt program this offseason.
While the move to the ACC from the Big East has generated considerable excitement, it's just as significant to the Panthers that Chryst will be back for a second season, thus stopping a coaching carousel in Pittsburgh over the past three years. When the Wisconsin head job opened, speculation surfaced that Chryst might return to the program where he both played his college career and spent seven seasons as an assistant coach before moving to Pittsburgh.
But Chryst remained a Pitt guy, much to the relief of Panthers fans craving some stability.
"You learn about your team. You learn about your guys, and they know about us," Chryst said of the difference a year has made in the Steel City.
Chryst headlined a group of Pitt coaches and broadcasters participating in a "Night with the Panthers" presented by the Johnstown Panther Club on Thursday at Sunnehanna Country Club. Former Panthers quarterback and current color analyst Pat Bostick attended as well as new head wrestling coach Jason Peters, assistant men's basketball coach Pat Sandle and head women's soccer coach Greg Miller.
"There are some natural advantages and some of the systems are in place. It's a review," Chryst said. "It's tweaking things more than it is installing something completely different. A lot of the guys are familiar with their position coaches.
"The biggest thing is we've got a better feel for the guys, they've got a better feel for us and we've got a better feel for what this team needed and needs."
The Pitt program's move to the ACC has created a buzz, especially for football and men's basketball.
The Panthers will open the 2013 season against Florida State on Sept. 2 at Heinz Field. ESPN will televise the game. Pitt also will play ACC opponents Duke, Virginia, Virginia Tech, Georgia Tech, North Carolina, Syracuse and Miami.
"Guys are certainly excited about the whole schedule," Chryst said. Pitt has a Nov. 9 date with visiting Notre Dame.
"Certainly we're going to be tested right from the get-go," he said. "The thing I like right now, the main focus is on ourselves and how we can get better. No question they're excited about how we're starting, and it's a good reminder that we've got to get better this summer."
Pitt finished 6-7 last season, 3-4 in the Panthers' final Big East appearance. Chryst's team lost to Mississippi in the BBVA Compass Bowl.
The Panthers will have a new quarterback for the first time in three years this season after the graduation of veteran starter Tino Sunseri.
Senior Tom Savage and redshirt freshman Chad Voytik had much of the workload this spring. In limited time in the Blue-Gold spring game, Savage completed 6 of 11 passes for 80 yards. Voytik was 27 of 33 for 358 yards and three touchdowns.
Pitt also will have a new-look backfield after 1,000-yard rusher Ray Graham's career concluded and Rushel Shell left the team following a 677-yard effort as a freshman.
"I'm not going to go into all the details with that," Chryst said when asked about hometown product Shell's departure. "We wanted the best for him. I'm sure things will work out for him. There was a couple different things."
Junior Isaac Bennett had a solid spring and ran for 114 yards in the Blue-Gold game. Senior Desmond Brown gained 90 yards in the spring game.
"All the backs that we had flashed. They also did some stuff that needs to be cleaned up and you better get it cleaned up in a hurry," Chryst said. "Obviously they've got some talent. They wouldn't be here if they didn't have talent. They've got to be more consistent."
Chryst also praised Richland High graduate Marco Pecora for his Pitt career. The Johnstown Panthers Club honored Pecora, who lettered three times as a defensive back and special teams player.
Pecora walked on to the football team in 2008 and eventually was awarded a full scholarship.
He was a two-time Big East All-Academic Team pick who earned his degree in history in 2012 and is pursuing a master's degree.
An injury kept Pecora out of the lineup last season.
"Having been around Marco for a year, not as long as I would've liked, there's a guy who even though he was out for the season he came back and helped us in coaching," Chryst said. "He's respected by the players. That says a lot.
"He's sharp. I was excited to see him (Thursday). He's a guy who is tough and likes football. I've really got a lot of respect for Marco. He's worthy of any honor he gets, and he's a guy Johnstown certainly can be proud of."


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Stalemate in Journal Broadcast negotiations with Time Warner
Although the retransmission-consent negotiations between Journal Broadcast Group and Time Warner Cable appear to have reached a stalemate, a loophole will allow WTMJ-TV (Channel 4) to remain on the cable service through the end of the ratings sweeps period.
But the FCC regulation that prohibits pay TV carriers from removing broadcast stations during sweeps does not protect digital subchannels.
Time Warner Cable does not have the rights to distribute channels without permission after an agreement expires. As a result, WTMJ's two digital channels seen on TWC Channel 999, a weather service, and Channel 994, a lifestyle channel called the Live Well Network, will not be available.
Viewers will still be able to see the channels over the air at 4.2 and 4.3. Digital channels of five other Journal Broadcast stations in other markets are also affected.
And the Journal Broadcast Group's low-power station KPSE-TV in Palm Springs, a MyTV affiliate, will be taken off the Time Warner system.
The previous retransmission agreement expired July 1, but both sides had agreed to an extension that expires at midnight Wednesday.
At issue are fees paid to stations and their owners by satellite and cable companies to retransmit their channels. Negotiations are expected to continue.
But if no agreement is reached by July 24, the end of the sweeps period, WTMJ could be taken off the TWC lineup. Journal Broadcast can also take the channel off the service at any time during the sweeps period, but is unlikely to exercise this option.
Time Warner has said that Journal Broadcast Group, is asking a 200% increase in fees paid by the cable service to carry the station's signal. Journal Broadcast has said the increase being asked amounts to pennies per subscriber.
Such disputes are common and are generally resolved behind the scenes before deadlines expire. Steve Wexler, vice president of TV and radio operations for Journal Broadcast, said the group had successfully negotiated 140 similar retransmission agreements over the past six years without a service disruption.
"So far our Time Warner partners have not been willing put a fair, market-based value on the right to carry the station," Wexler said.
In what appeared to be an effort to tamp down the rhetoric, WTMJ removed on air crawls warning viewers of a possible blackout and encouraging them to subscribe to competing pay TV services. Wexler said viewers can expect to see a resumption of those messages.
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And just what is the "fair market based value" for a station one can receive for free over the public airwaves?
It appears the 200% increase request is accurate, since it has never been denied.
I wish I could ask for triple what I am receiving in pay.
TMJ4 won't be missed.
Gee how will anyone live without the WTMZ newscasts and Dirty Dining. Of course there is the quality NBC Primetime lineup. Oh wait. I meant the quality daytime lineup. Oh wait. Actually their best programming is the infomercials. Chillow and Wax Vac beat anything WTMZ produces.
Time-Warner claims it is a 200% increase. WTMJ claims that it is just pennies. Either way Time-Warner will jack up my rates by at least $5 to $10 per month. Time-Warner should tell WTMJ to take their rate increase and get lost. My monthly bill is high enough!!! I never watch WTMJ any way. Who cares if it gets dropped from Time-Warner?
How long has this FCC loophole been in place? Wasn't WISN taken off the air during the July ratings period last year?
So let me get this straight, These local channels get revenue from advertising/commercials, in turn they also get revenue from the re-broadcasters, which in turn get passed on to the consumer. Great, so were all paying for commercials? I say the heck with them. I can put up a set of bunny-ears to watch them if I really need to. They are greedy folks, just as bad as the cable companies, who we pay insane amounts of money to for over 50 channels of constant commercials so we can get only a handful of wanted broadcasting. The word extortion comes to mind.
Wow! judging by the extensive comments in two weeks on this article, seems that this has really struck a nerve with the public! YAAAAWWN! Sorry Steve, with todays options and sources for news, entertainment, etc nobody cares about your crappy little MKE station. I dont care if i ever watch NBC again and I never watched your news programs anyway! I hope Direct TV, Charter and Dish follow TWC example and hold out as well.


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As the holiday season winds down, you may be getting out for one last look at the holiday lights in town.
You can also see how your neighbors around Puget Sound, and across the country, dolled up their houses this year for Patch's Deck the House contest.
Congratulations to local winners Tami Dunn of Enumclaw; Morgan Horne of Kirkland; Thomas Uhr of Sammamish; Tomi McGhan Budd of University Place; and Dana Lewis of Woodinville. Although they weren't chosen as national finalists, you'll want to see their beautiful home displays in the attached photos.
You can check out the 24 National Finalists and vote for your favorite on the site here.
Each Top 24 Finalist is guaranteed $500 to help pay those holiday-sized electric bills and a shot at winning a $100,000 donation for their public school district.
A special thank you to everyone who entered.
National voting started Friday morning, Dec. 30, at 9 a.m. ET. You can vote once a day, every day, for your favorite. Voting ends at midnight ET on Jan. 8.


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Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell will give a speech on small business and the economy Tuesday during the Republican National Convention.
According to The Richmond Times Dispatch's Virginia politics blog, McDonnell's keynote address will air after 8 p.m. on Tuesday — a premium speaking slot. McDonnell's speech is titled "We Built It," referring to a remark made by President Barack Obama during a July event in Roanoke that has since become controversial on the campaign trail.
Obama was speaking about the role of government investment in infrastructure and businesses when he said, "If you've got a business, you didn't build that," Obama said in July. "Somebody else made that happen."
The statement, which some argue has been taken out of context in political ads and elsewhere, drew headlines and brought the president under fire from Republicans across the nation.
In his speech, Obama continued: "The Internet didn't get invented on its own. Government research created the Internet, so then all the companies could make money off the Internet. The point is that when we succeed, we succeed because of our individual initiative, but also because we do things together."
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The mission of the Master of Public Administration program is to strengthen the public service in a democratic and diverse society by educating students to manage and lead public and nonprofit institutions effectively, ethically, and democratically.
UNO's MPA Program
The University of Nebraska at Omaha School of Public Administration offers a Master's Degree in Public Administration (MPA). The MPA degree is the recognized graduate degree for professional positions focusing on public service. UNO offers its MPA degree in three places: Omaha, Lincoln and Online. On average, there are 200 active students in the three programs.
Regardless of the setting, the UNO MPA program affords students an environment that serves as an incubator for acquiring the skills necessary for their desired careers, and developing a self-understanding that will enable them to succeed both professionally and personally. Students are assured of a high-quality degree program that not only meets, but exceeds national standards of professional education; in fact, UNO's MPA program was one of the first accredited graduate public administration programs in the United States.
Outstanding Teaching
The School of Public Administration stresses a teaching "portfolio" approach for its entire faculty. The result is that the School's faculty members have for many years utilized active and service-learning teaching strategies; multiple assessment tools; participated in extended education on improving teaching and learning; and published research on teaching in a public service degree program.
The 14 core MPA faculty members are regarded as national and international scholars, with many having received awards and recognition by scholarly and professional associations/societies. Faculty members have been published in over 30 journals/books and have secured grants from entities such as the U.S. Department of Transportation, Omaha Public Power District (OPPD), Aspen Foundation, Community-Campus Partnership for Health, and NASA. A number of School of Public Administration faculty members have won both internal and external teaching excellence awards.
MPA faculty members have practice and research expertise in a variety of areas, including:
Concern for Quality and Relevance
In recent years, faculty have provided leadership to the University Committee for the Advancement of Teaching; the Teaching, Learning and Technology Roundtable; and studied instructional issues such as distance learning outcomes, approaches for fostering effective class group projects, and led a national study of Generation X and its implications for public service education.
For many years the UNO MPA Program has conducted exit interviews of its graduates. The exit interviews show very high levels of satisfaction with the quality of instruction, the advising process, the amount of attention paid to students, and the ease with which the students interact with School personnel and procedures
The School of Public Administration also surveys its MPA alumni about the quality of the instructional programs. The results consistently show high levels of alumni satisfaction. For example, 82 percent of alumni that responded to the January 2005 survey rated the academic preparation they received in the MPA program as "excellent/good," and 66.0 percent responded that the MPA degree provided greater advancement opportunities; this is significant considering that many alumni already had public service positions when they entered the program. The results of the exit interviews and the alumni surveys are used in the School's on-going strategic planning process. The strong support for the MPA program by its alumni contributes directly to the strong esprit de corps found within the SPA.
Graduates of the MPA program report working in occupations and industry groups related to their academic preparation. For example, the January 2005 MPA alumni survey found 89.0 percent of those responding worked in professional or managerial/administrative jobs. Sixty-four percent of respondents earned more than $40,000 annually, and 84 percent worked in a governmental or nonprofit organization.
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The Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree is the professional degree for those seeking a public service career. The UNO MPA program develops the skills used by managers to implement policies, projects and programs. MPA program alumni work in all levels of government; in nonprofit organizations delivering services in health care, youth and human services, and in housing and community development, in international development, and in public service-related private businesses.
Most Lincoln, Omaha and online MPA students work in the government and nonprofit sectors. In addition, many people working in for-profit organizations—especially those providing services for federal, state or local governments—find the MPA degree to be a significant benefit for their career.
The outlook for public services remains strong. According to the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook:
In addition, the value of an MPA degree is high. The Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs and Administration (NASPAA) states that graduate education is expected to continue to give persons working or seeking careers in the public and nonprofit sectors a competitive edge. Not only are opportunities greater, but salaries can be higher.
Why Should I Get a Master's Degree?
Master's degrees are essential for future employment and overall career advancement. Based on projections by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in occupations that typically require a master's degree will increase by 18% between 2008 and 2018, approximately twice the 10% rate of growth expected for all occupations.
In addition to career advancement, a master's degree also increases the likelihood of current employment. In a report aptly titled Education Pays, the Bureau of Labor Statistics found that in 2010, among individuals 25 years of age and older, the unemployment rate for those with a master's degree as their highest degree was 4.0%, compared with 5.4% for those with only a bachelor's degree, and 10.3% for those who had only graduated high school.
Over the course of their career, a Georgetown University study reports that individuals whose highest degree is a master's degree can expect to earn nearly $2.7 million, while individuals with only a bachelor's degree can expect to earn $2.3 million. Moreover, in 2010, the median annual salary of master's degree recipients was 22.5% higher ($66,144 compared to $53,976) than the median for those with only a bachelor's degree.
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A Union-Tribune article talks with San Diego port cruise program director, Rita Vandergaw, who says Los Angeles can have the Wonder for 2 years, but is hopefult that a planned new state-of-the art facility will provide a 'permanent' home for Disney Cruise Line beginning in year three. Article here.
Disney DVD Roundup for March 31, 2009 – Hannah Montana, Handy Manny, Baby Einstein & More
Here's a look at some DVDs set to hit the shelves Tuesday, March 31.
Disney Brings ABC and ESPN Content to YouTube
It is now being reported that Disney and Google have reached an agreement in which Disney will provide short-form videos from its ABC and ESPN libraries via ad-supported branded channels. The ESPN channel is set to launch first in mid-April with the ABC channel (including SOAPnet) to follow in May.
Disney Cruise Line to Homeport Disney Wonder at the Port of Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, Calif., (March 30, 2009) – Disney Cruise Line announced today that it plans to reposition the Disney Wonder from its Florida base in Port Canaveral to the West Coast in 2011. The company is working with the Port of Los Angeles to finalize a two-year agreement with a three-year extension option. The contract will be considered by the Port of Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners on April 2, 2009.
If approved, the new Disney Wonder sailings could generate more than 250,000 guests passing through the Port of Los Angeles over a five-year period.
World's Best Disney Jungle Cruise Skippers 'Spiel' Their Way to Tokyo Disney Resort
Earning distinction as two of the world's best Jungle Cruise skippers, Walt Disney World Resort Cast Members Beth Schafer and Alex Williams were recently chosen to represent the resort at Tokyo Disney Resort's 25th Anniversary Celebration.
Emerging from their helm in the darkest wilds of the Magic Kingdom, Schafer and Williams earned their overseas excursion thanks to their knack for spinning humorous spiels and stories. They competed against 35 skippers to win their spots, auditioning in front of a panel of judges from Walt Disney World and Walt Disney Imagineering who scored them on performance and punch lines. In Anaheim, Jungle Cruise skippers Kevin Lively and Mickey Wright were chosen as representatives of the Disneyland Resort.
Report: Disney's Online Love Triangle with Google's YouTube and Hulu
paidContent.org reports on Disney's talk with Google to provide content for YouTube and also provides an update on just what the Hulu deal would consist of. Article here.
Disney Interactive Studios Reveals Top Secret Details for G-Force Video Game
BURBANK, Calif.–The government will look to a new type of secret agent to help protect the planet this summer – an elite force of guinea pigs. Disney Interactive Studios today announced it will publish the G-Force video game, inspired by the upcoming feature film "G-Force" from Walt Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Films. G-Force is scheduled to deploy to North American retail outlets in July 2009.
G-Force will carry out missions on the Wii™ home video game console, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, Nintendo DS™ and Windows-based PC.
Walt Disney World Guests Can Celebrate With 'Free Dining Plan' Vacation Package Offer
Guests of select Walt Disney World Resort hotels will have extra reason to celebrate with a great vacation offer that features the popular Disney Dining Plan for free.
Guests buying a five-night/six-day room and theme park ticket package for stays most nights from Aug. 16 to Oct. 3, 2009, can enjoy the Disney Dining Plan for free. The plan includes one quick-service meal, one snack and one table-service meal at up to 100 restaurants for each night of the package stay.
The Seas Granted Accreditation by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums
Silver Spring, Maryland, March 30, 2009 - The Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) today announced that The Seas was granted accreditation by AZA's independent Accreditation Commission.
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6 North East St
Frederick, MD 21701
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Dining Style:
Casual Elegant
(240) 651-5155
Hours of Operation:
11:30 AM - 10 PM Monday thru Thursday
11:30 AM - 11 PM Friday and Saturday
10:30 AM - 9 PM Sunday
Payment Options:
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Greek, Lebanese, Turkish
Dress Code:
Smart Casual
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Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Fireplace, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Smoking Area, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Live, local music on our patio Tuesday's thru Saturday's from 7pm-10pm
Special Events & Promotions:
Please call and inquire about booking private events of up to 300 guests
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Cross Street:
East Patrick and North East
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Free Parking located off of East St in Everedy Square
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Modern Eastern Mediterranean Cuisine featuring Greek, Turkish, and Lebanese influence, served in small plates called "meze." Located in Everedy Square in Down Town Frederick
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Diner Reviews
We have eaten here at least a
dozen times and we've never had a bad experience. Love the Saganaki (Opaaa!), the brussel sprouts, Shish Tawook, and Gemlik Zeytin."
Dined on 7/30/2014
This was my first time having
Turkish food, so I can't speak to the authenticity, but everything was delicious. Service was friendly and absolutely excellent. The restaurant was recently remodeled (I had been her in its previous incarnation) and it's done in a very clean, airy style. One caveat is that there are a lot of hard surfaces and it can get a little noisy in the dining room when tables fill up. If you want to eat outside (which is nicely shaded), specify in your reservation."
Dined on 7/25/2014
We dined here for the first time
last week. The beautiful outdoor brick patio had live entertainment but was full, unfortunately, but the hostess sat us next to the giant windows that look out on the patio, so it was the next best thing. Our server was enthusiastic and attentive, a real delite. The restaurant has a buzz to it;people enjoying great food,wine and each other! Extensive uniquen menu,some items came from the family farm in Turkey. Greek and Turkish dishes (tapas). We ordered 3 each-way too much food! 3 to split would have been perfect. I am a big fan of Greek reds, but was intrigued by a Turkish red, appreciate the detail descriptions on the menu- it was fabulous.We can't wait to return with group of friends to taste and pass!"
Dined on 7/24/2014
We made an "online" reservation
for outdoor dining. When we arrived we were told there was no outdoor dining available, even though the "internet" site did not notify us...it said our reservation was accepted. The maître d said she would do us a "favor" and find us seats somewhere inside. I would advise calling on the phone to make a reservation. As always the food was excellent! Bill from Hyattstown."
Dined on 7/19/2014
The Meza selections were
delicious. The lunch special price fix was an excellent value. Enjoyed the lamb burger in Pita a d small Greek salad for lunch. The dinner special with cucumber soup and sauteed shrimp in a skillet were outstanding. We were there on Friday night and listened to the Monocacy Jazz combo. The food, drinks, service and music made for a memorable evening. Look forward to another visit there."
Dined on 7/18/2014
I have eaten here several times
and the food and service has been outstanding"
Dined on 7/16/2014
Week after week we always are so
pleased with Ayse. It never fails to please. The daily specials reflect the seasons and highlights the veggies locally raised. The grilled food, the seafood and mezzes always please and reflect the talents of the chef and kitchen. The staff and severs are the best"
Dined on 7/12/2014
Outstanding Opaa Saganaki! Great
Kakavia too. I'm greek on my mother's side and I thought it was very authentic. We'll go there again."
Dined on 7/12/2014
We have eaten here many times and
have always had great food, wine and service. I love the small plate and sharing concept. Able to have a large variety of different foods without spending a fortune."
Dined on 7/11/2014
Fun and wonderful food~ yummy Meze
selections, Outdoor seating was great with live music too. Very attentive staff We all enjoyed!"
Dined on 7/11/2014
We had a fabulous time at this
restaurant! We arrived just as overtime began in one of the quarterfinal World Cup games. My husband jokingly asked if we could be seated where we could see the big screen TV. We had never been to this restaurant before and were pleasantly surprised to find they actually had a room with a big screen TV!! We waw the end of the game, had a fabulous meal, and interacted with people at the next table. The staff was helpful and attentive. Their suggestions were great. Had a sampler appetizer. The restaurant even provided a printed card showing what each item was on the serving plate. My husband's moussaka was delicious and my souvlaki was great. We shared a baklava for dessert and went away very happy."
Dined on 7/5/2014
We have dined at Ayse several
times now and the food is always top notch. They offer so many unique items on the menu. It's nice that they offer it small plate style so that we can taste several different things. The brussel sprouts are my favorite (go figure!!) but everything is wonderful. Our service this time was not quite as good. Our waitress was very nice, but a little scattered. She forgot our orders a couple of times and had to come back and ask again. Also, on several occasions other servers brought plates to our table which were not ours and tried to serve our plates to the table beside us. Not sure what was going on there, as we have never had a problem with that before, but in any case, it was still a nice experience."
Dined on 7/5/2014
Don't miss the sampler of spreads
for the freshese pita bread or the Marrash Lamb. Other great finds are the scallops, the meatballs, the wonderful Turkish wine and the baklava with fresh ice cream."
Dined on 6/29/2014
This is the first time I have ever
tried Mediterranean food and I will be a lifer now. It was the best food I have had since moving here 4 years ago. I have the Filet and tavuk pide, the flavors are amazing and vibrant, with the most melt in your mouth tenderness. I plan on this being a staple in the community that not many people in the area have tried."
Dined on 6/28/2014
Our weekly dining experience at
Ayse was as always great!! The menu reflected the seasons and the talents of Chef Ric. The fried squash bloosoms were so good, I had 2 servings. So many items on the nightly and regular menu to choose from. Everything cooked to order and perfection. The service is outstanding from the Manager Chris, who has become a dear friend, to our steady servers Sedat and Regina. We like to refer to them as the "A Team". They go out of their way to make the dining experience exceptional. Very efficient service. The wine list could use a few additonal selections from Spain, Italy and Portugal. I can understand that they try to showcase wines from the Eastern Mediterraean area."
Dined on 6/27/2014
This was our second visit to Ayse
Meze and we both wondered why it took us so long to return. It had been about a year. We ate early - dinner at 5:30 on a Friday so I cannot attest to the night life or late night dining experience. For us, we were grateful it was not yet crowded. We were able to hear each other talk with little problem. Our waiter was great at recommending items and explaining the portions. Ayse Meze is largely a "tapas" restaurant so portions are small with the intention that diners will have multiple dishes. We had an appetizer (a cheese dish served flaming!), salmon, scallops, spicy sausage and egg, oysters, and fruit for dessert. All was delicious, well presented. We had one beer and water, and the tab came to $72."
Dined on 6/27/2014
The food was good, but the
scallops were by far the best thing we ordered. They are delicious. You should definitely try them. It's listed as xtemia on the menu."
Dined on 6/20/2014
Our recent meal at Ayse was as
usual excellent. The staff and the fine food never fails to please us. Some great specials and new items on the regular menu such as the couscous with crabmeat, and the salmon with beans are defnite winners along with the rabbit in fillo dough. Not to be overlooked are the stuffed zucchine blossoms fried. A seasonal dish which will always please. The staff as always treated us a famly. Catering to our every wishes. Not many places like Ayse around. That's why we come there weekly."
Dined on 6/20/2014
Food was good as usual, service
however was not what we are accustomed to, timing of food to the table was off and at one point our food per the waiter was given to another diner, we will most likely return though"
Dined on 6/18/2014
For anyone who has lived in the
Middle East, this is a very delicious trip down taste-memory lane. The dishes were traditional and, in some cases, exotically creative. The Calamari was fabulous. The Istanbul sampler set the scene for a wonderful sample of the special flavors of this cuisine."
Dined on 6/15/2014
Our first visit to this restaurant
was very good. The food and service were awesome. We enjoyed trying various plates and non disappointed. Since we went for a very early dinner on a Sunday, the bar area was not busy. I can't wait to go again to sit in the lounge. The restaurant decor is beautiful"
Dined on 6/15/2014
We had a great Fathers Day brunch
outside in the shade. The food was great but the service was slow. Which was fine for us because we had time on a nice day to sit outside. If we were in a rush it would have been very annoying."
Dined on 6/15/2014
the staff was very accommodating.
We requested to sit outside, and it was no problem. I have two little ones that wanted to run around, and we had a nice quiet spot where we didnt disturb anyone. The food was very good, especially the spread sampler with pita bread. My husband really love the hearth - md crab. My grilled chicken pita was very tasty and a large portion. My inlaws loved the fries. The tables outside are beautiful and offer a nice view. I have eaten here before, and I really love the outside and bar area of the restaurant, the inside is nice but I feel a little cramped. the staff is very friendly and have good tips on food selection."
Dined on 6/15/2014
We have heard so many good things
and they were all correct...you can't go wrong! If you order wine expect to pay around $100 plus tax/tip, but you will come away stuffed and full of great food! We sat inside at a table in the bar area, wasn't loud at all. Originally had wanted to be by the music but be forewarned that it is outside and weather dependent, and while not raining there were impending storms predicted so it was cancelled. Didn't ruin the experience at all. The restaurant is spread out enough into different sections that you didn't feel like you were on top of those around you."
Dined on 6/13/2014
an outstanding restaurant with
great food, great atmosphere and very good service. Beautiful restaurant. The only thing we wanted and couldn't get was to reserve 2 tables in an L-cove area for 10 people on a Saturday evening. They could not guaranteed us this table area on the weekend due to volume, they would only guaranteed this specified table during the slower week-day. Small plate restaurant."
Dined on 6/8/2014
Eating at Ayse Meze is not just
"dinner out", it's an event. We went at what would be the busiest time - first Saturday of the month - by the time of our reservation at 8:30 PM, the noise level was beginning to wane and the service was still excellent. I recommend going later in the evening on busy nights, because the noise level is the only negative I can find about this place. Ayse Meze caters to both vegan and gluten intolerant diners - all menu items have notations. Presentation of the dishes is excellent. The food itself is so delicious you will want to lick your plate, even though you were raised better. Favorites are the mini crab cakes, scallops with mashed sweet potatoes, baby artichokes, and Brussels sprouts."
Dined on 6/7/2014
Some dishes were better than
others but overall very good, high quality ingredience, good cooking and creative. Outdoor patio is very nice too."
Dined on 6/7/2014
My wife had surgery a few weeks
ago and this was our first time dining in awhile, All the staff from the owner, manager to the busers treated us great!! like family shedding kindness on my wife. The food as always was wonderful. From the daily specials to the old favorites on the menu. My wife's wild salmon was just right as always. My specials showed the talents and innovation of the chef. The veggie stew relected the best of local vegetables. Chris, the manager, always seems to find me a special wine to try. Again Ayse never fails to please!! Not many places like this anymore. Try there new sister restaurant Pistorias for a more informal setting and great pizza and pastas"
Dined on 6/7/2014
We ate in the bar area; we like
the relaxed atmosphere there. Had my first brussels sprouts that I really liked! Would definitely have them again. Love being able to have small servings of a variety of foods. Our waiter was attentive without being intrusive and helped us make some excellent choices of both food and wine."
Dined on 6/4/2014
The brussell sprouts are amazing.
Even folks who claim to never touch a sprout liked them. We definitely should have had 2 orders but next time. The Moussaka was very favorful but they should warn that the cast iron dish is extremely hot and stays hot. That is a very good thing because the food stays hot until the last bite but I simply wanted to move the dish a bit and whew! it's hot. The hostess was wonderful! What a pleasant person to have greeting people. She keeps things in order and never missed a beat. "
Dined on 6/3/2014
First time at the restaurant and
will gladly go back. Their drink menu is more interesting than the wine--the Cucumber cocktail is excellent. We had the Fried Green Tomatoes, Meatballs, Cheese Presentation, Shrimp and one of the Pitas and all were highly flavorful and great. The Fried Green Tomatoes had great spices in the sauce. Only criticism is that it took 20 minutes to actually get seated from the time we checked in. Otherwise, this is a great new place for Frederick and a wonderful alternative to Isabella's if you're looking for tapas-style food options."
Dined on 5/31/2014
We've now visited Ayse Meze four
times. On two of those occasions, we took others - group of 6 and another group of 10. Every person raved. The food is so unique (Turkey, Greece, Lebanon), yet American friendly. Since everything is served on small plates, yet sharable, everyone had a chance to taste just about everything we ordered. Everything (!) was delicious. My adult children, who are gourmet cooks with refined palates, gave everything they tasted (probably 20 plates) two thumbs up. I wish it were not quite so noisy, but the room is not designed to dampen the din. However, we went at 5:30 on one occasion and at 5:00 on another. We were good for about 90 minutes before the crowds gathered. Highly recommend."
Dined on 5/31/2014
This is our favorite Frederick
restaurant. It's a great place to go with a group of friends and share plates. All of the food is fresh and flavorable, and they have a great outside patio. "
Dined on 5/30/2014
Food was great, there was some
confusion with our order which they blamed on a computer glitch. Wait staff was apologetic and spoke with management who credited us part of our bill. Food that came late was missing sauce but still good. Rest of meal was delicious and wait staff was friendly and good."
Dined on 5/30/2014
Ayse Meze has become one of our
top five Frederick restaurants for celebrations. Recently, we took our son and daughter-in-law to Ayse and had a delightful time enjoying good food and good company. This is a great place to eat and share different plates agape-style. They consistently prepare and deliver very tasty dishes with good service. We especially like their flaming saganaki dish (Opa, opa!), yummy turkish pizza, delectable greek sampler, and fresh pida. They even shared a recipe for their outstanding brussel sprouts dish. We whole-heartedly recommend this restaurant for groups of four to six close friends or family members looking to share in a culinary feast on a pleasant evening."
Dined on 5/24/2014
We had a fantastic dining
experience. The food was perfect, service excellent and outdoor seating was so convenient as we had a dog with us. Our server brought a fresh bowl of water for our dog. This is our second time at Ayse, and we will return often. This is a great place to eat if you want a big meal, or if you just want a glass of wine and cheese and olives, or if you want to sit and have as many small plates as you want. I would highly recommend this restaurant."
Dined on 5/24/2014
what food we got was good, but
very much overpriced. we had to go elsewhere for the next course. outside is delightful altho the band was so loud it was hard to hear each other."
Dined on 5/23/2014
I came with my boyfriend for his
birthday and EVERYONE in the place wished him a Happy Birthday due to my note. The food was fantastic, well priced and came in reasonable portion sizes!!! I could not have asked for a more amazing experience."
Dined on 5/21/2014
We are fans of Tapas, so we found
the meze to be very much to our liking. They were flavorful without being too garlicky or spicy, and the server was helpful in steering us away from those dishes which might have been problematic because of that. Food was fresh, varied and, while not without calories, very light (the spanakopita and moussaka, which can, in the wrong kitchen be very heavy). All-in-all a delicious experience."
Dined on 5/21/2014
Brussels sprouts are a MUST! Love
the zucchini feta pancakes. Fresh Turkish bread is fantastic!!!"
Dined on 5/18/2014
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