Evey time my almost 60 non-hip parents come to town they insist on Mamas on the Halfshell in Canton. It's casual and good seafood. Not too pricy.

It looks like it's opening soon. They have just taken the paper off the windows and put some plants out front, but there is no sign announcing a date. Fingers crossed that it is good.

I liked Winks, too. The menu is a bit unispired but the food is very good and extremely reasonable. It's BYOB for a while longer. They also have good mid-week specials. It's a great place to go if you live in the area and don't feel like cooking.

Wednesday nights are half price pasta dishes at Winks in Brewers Hill. Good food and BYOB (2.50 cork fee per table)

Buddy's (Thurs night) is no longer there. It's now Jack's Bistro, which is really yummy. I don't know if there are nightly specials, but I was there for late night snacks and appetizers were half price.

Stop in downtown Freederick for tons of options. Very charming town and not far out of your way at 70/270. Isabellas is great for tapas. The Tasting Room and Brewer's Alley are good, too. La Paz is decent mexican.