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The Laurel Roller Skating Center is the place to go for good fun and exercise with friends and family. Located just off Washington Boulevard, the center offers daily skating sessions and special events throughout the week. Come on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings and skate to music. Tuesday night is Family Night, and Monday, Wednesday and Friday feature open skating sessions. Once per month, Friday nights feature “Lights Out” skating, with skaters given glow sticks. Weekends are always a fun time at the Laurel Roller Skating Center, when early and late skating sessions are usually combined with parties and events. And every second and fourth Sunday, get ready for Gospel Music Skating !If you don’t have your own skates, don’t worry – skate rentals are priced very reasonably.
Laurel Roller Skating Center
9890 Brewers Court
Laurel, MD 20723
(301) 725-8070
www.laurelskatingcenter.com
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Taking your workout outdoors this summer? Staying hydrated and maintaining your body’s electrolytes and salts is crucial, especially during hot weather. Keep these tips in mind before breaking a sweat this season!
5 Ways to Exercise Safely in the Heat [U.S. News]
8 Tips for Exercising in Summer Heat [Active]
Essential Tips for Outdoor Exercise [Arm & Hammer]
BonChon regulars all agree that the chicken is so good, you want to eat it fast. However, if you have any experience eating chicken wings, you know that it’s not the easiest food to eat, so be prepared to get a little messy in the name of delicious Korean cuisine. The owner named his restaurant BonChon because it means “hometown” in Korean, which perfectly suited his desire to bring his favorite fried chicken from Korea to the United States.
The wings, drumsticks and strips are made fresh with only the highest quality meat, so you get tender, fall-off-the-bone chicken every time you order. The soy garlic and hot sauces may be the only two sauces that BonChon offers, but they’re the only two you’ll need. This chicken is incredibly flavorful and just spicy enough, and it’s perfectly complemented by sides like crispy French fries, edamame, kimchee and fried rice. If fried chicken isn’t your thing, BonChon also serves Korean dishes like bibimbob, bull dak, and japchae to give you a real taste of the traditional cuisine.
BonChon
3419 Plum Tree Drive
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 465-0515
www.bonchon.com
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If you’re searching for a new date-night spot, try Sushi Sono located on the lake with sprawling lakeside views. You’ll be welcomed by authentic Japanese decor and waitresses wearing traditional kimonos to immerse you in the Japanese culture while you dine.
Making a decision is always tricky, as their menu is extensive. Local favorites for appetizers are the wonderfully crunchy and flaky veggie tempura, or the rich, perfectly seasoned beef teriyaki. According to reviews, they have some of the best sashimi and creative special rolls around, so you’ll want to pick a few to share. One of the most popular rolls is the bridal veil roll, which is made of spicy lobster salad and tempura flakes for a little crunch and topped with tuna. If that doesn’t strike your fancy, don’t worry as there are dozens of options to choose from.
If you’re not in a sushi mood, they also cook up a variety of tempura, nabe mono and teriyaki dishes served aside a salad and rice for a great meal combo. Don’t forget to try the green tea tempura ice cream!
Sushi Sono
10215 Wincopin Circle
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 997-6131
www.sushisonocolumbia.com
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In the 1800s, the Patapsco Female Institute was one of the most elegant finishing schools for young women in the entire country. It’s a stunning Greek Revival building with four impressive Doric columns, and it sits at the highest point of elevation in all of Ellicott City, overlooking the Patapsco River Valley.
Today, the building is just one of the city’s historic landmarks, and it sees a number of tours, weddings, receptions, camps, and even open-air theater productions. Incredible elevated walkways lead visitors into the 8,000-square-foot building, much of which is preserved from the time it was an operating school, and visitors can really get a feel for what it was like to get an education there.
Whether you’re a fan of history, looking for a unique wedding locale, or you want to check out a unique outdoor concert, the Patapsco Female Institute is a must-see tourist attraction for anyone in the Baltimore area. Tours of the Patapsco Female Institute take place at 1:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. For information about events, visit the website.
Patapsco Female Institute
3691 Sarah's Lane
Ellicott City, Maryland 21043
410-313-2690
www.ellicottcity.net/tourism/attractions/patapsco_female_institute/
www.baltimorefunguide.com/index.cfm?method=calendar.venue&attraction_id=3683
If you ask for utensils at Tigi's Ethiopian Restaurant, you'll be immediately outed as a first timer. True to Ethiopian tradition, a spongy flatbread called injera is used to scoop up the authentic fare here, which consists mostly of savory stews known as "wot." Whether they're veggie- or meat-based, the stews all emanate spicy flavors that evoke the cuisine's African origins.
The eatery boasts a large selection for vegans, from the popular gomen wot—a stew of collard greens with green peppers and onions—to the kik alicha, a blend of yellow split peas and garlic, onions, and green peppers. But meat-eaters can also find something to suit their tastes. Try the quey wot, a stew of beef and ginger, or quanta firfir, which consists of beef jerky in house-made sauces and berberé sauce.
Tigi's Ethiopian Restaurant
8459 Baltimore National Pike
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 750-1500
www.tigisethiopianrestaurant.webs.com
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Looking for some delicious Italian cuisine in Ellicot City? Portalli's offers traditional Italian fare at reasonable prices. The dining room is intimate and classy, and the service is attentive.
Start with an appetizer like the Apple Torretta with apples, crumbled Gorgonzola, walnuts, basil and a lemon Dijon vinaigrette drizzle or the Prince Edward Island Mussels. The menu has a nice mix of pasta and entrees like Cheese Tortellini & Roasted Chicken, Surf & Turf Penne, and Braised Lamb Shank.
Visit on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a delightful brunch buffet featuring bottomless mimosas and bloody marys, a made-to-order omelet station, pancakes, eggs, fresh fruit, home fries, breakfast meats, and more. Brunch is $21.95 per person. Reservations are recommended.
Portalli's
8085 Main Street
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 720-2330
http://portallisec.com
http://www.yelp.com/biz/portallis-ellicott-city
Pure Wine Cafe is a cozy spot to enjoy some live music and delicious wine in Ellicot City. Sit and relax with a glass of wine. If you're not sure what wine to order, start off with a small 2.5 ounce glass to sample before choosing. With so many wines to choose from you're sure to find one you like. Really like the wine you enjoyed? You can purchase a bottle of that same wine for 50% off. The wine bar also has a nice menu featuring tapas style meals. Favorite meals include the Pork Belly & Waffles, Fish Tacos, Truffle Fries, and Hummus Platter. Plenty of vegetarian options are available like Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad, Asparagus Bisque, and Medley of Roasted Exotic Mushrooms. Meat and cheese plates round out the menu. Ask the attentive wait staff to recommend a wine to go with your delicious food.
Pure Wine Cafe is closed on Mondays.
Pure Wine Cafe
8210 Main Street
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 480-5037
http://purewinecafe.com
http://www.yelp.com/biz/pure-wine-cafe-ellicott-city
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