Local Food Finds | Dutch Farmer’s Market Expansion, Half off Pasta and Wine, and Valentine’s Day Specials

February 11, 2025 by Sarah Amyot

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Big news at the Annapolis Amish Market! E&S BBQ and Al’s Fried Chicken just expanded next door, bringing more space, more menu options, and best of all (hopefully) less waiting! Now you can dig into even more delicious smoked meats and crispy, juicy chicken without the long lines. Just follow the “Chicken & Ribs” signs inside the market.
- P.S. If you’re looking for fun Valentine’s Day treats, stop at the candy stand inside the market – there’s Valentine’s Day-themed gummies, lollipops, chocolate, and fudge!
Hump day just got a whole lot better at Blackwall Hitch in historic Eastport, Annapolis! Swing by for Double Deals on Wednesdays and enjoy 50% off house-made pasta entrees and select wine bottles. Whether you’re diving into the decadent Lobster Pappardelle or savoring the melt-in-your-mouth Braised Short Rib Cresto di Gallo, your taste buds will thank you. So, grab a glass (or two) and make this midweek treat a new tradition!
Looking to celebrate Valentine’s (or Galentine’s) Day this Friday? We’ve got you covered! For a romantic evening with your significant other, a Galentine’s Day spot, or somewhere to #treatyoself, check out these local places offering sweet Valentine’s Day specials (go online to reserve/order or call ahead for more details):
- Acqua al 2 is offering two Valentine’s Day experiences. Option 1 is $95/person for a five-course pre-fixe menu. Option 2 is $105 for the five-course Valentine’s Day pre-fixe menu alongside live music of “The AXperience” with guitarist Robert AX Adams Jr.
- April’s Table offers take-out and delivery options from grazing boxes, and a la carte food, to sweet treats.
- Blackwall Hitch will have a three-course prix fixe menu for $75/person. Upgrade to the Fireside Table, which includes a bottle of GH Mumm Brut champagne and a dozen roses for $300/couple with seating times at 5:00 pm and 8:00 pm.
- Blondie’s Doughnuts is offering a Valentine’s Day Lover Box, which includes Oreo truffles and doughnuts, for $30; and a Doughnut Letter Box, where you can have your doughnuts spell out “HAPPY V DAY!” or “I HEART YOU,” for $35.
- Cafe Normandie will feature a 4-course Valentine’s Day menu for $135/person.
- Carrol’s Creek offers a three-course Valentine’s Day dinner for $85/person.
- Chart House will have a decadent three-course menu for $160/couple, which includes breathtaking views. If you prefer an evening at home, the “to-go” option is $140/couple.
- Harvest Thyme Tavern is offering a special “Love is in the Air” Valentine’s Day menu.
- Luna Blu is offering a Galentine’s Day Chocolate & Wine pairing, which features four wines paired with four chocolates, on Saturday, February 8 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm for $25. They are also offering a Valentine’s Day four-course menu on the big day for $68/person.
- Old Stein Inn is offering Valentine’s Day specials and live music in the Biergarten from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
- Park Tavern is offering a Beer and Chocolate Pairing, which features a flight of four Oliver Brewing Company beers, perfectly paired with four different chocolates for $20 from February 13 to February 16.
- Skipper’s Pier is offering a three-course meal for 2 for $140/couple, which includes complimentary champagne.
- The Lodge is offering a three-course prix fixe menu that includes a bottle of GH Mumm Brut champagne and a dozen roses for $300/couple with seating times at 5:00 pm and 8:00 pm inside their private wine cellar.
- Looking to do Valentine’s Day at home? The Fresh Market has a Valentine’s Day Brunch for $19.99 or Dinner (choose between crab cakes, sea bass, or filet mignon) for $59.99.