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Tom and I work from home and once in a while -- after staring at each other from across our shared desk for too long -- we just have to get out for lunch. Then the discussion begins about where to go. Tom whips out his handy dandy iPhone and checks the UrbanSpoon App (which is great by the way). Up pops local TacoLove Grill with a whopping 94% approval rating with rave reviews. Well, let's go!

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Lucky for us, it's right up Philadelphia Road, in White Marsh, located in the newer "L" shaped shopping center just south of Allender Road. It's kind of a sleepy spot and so we were a bit apprehensive. But that all changed once we entered and were greeted by the genuinely friendly waiter, the warm red painted walls and the huge chalkboard over the counter. So cute and clean. Perfect!

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But looks aren't everything, it's really the food that counts. So would TacoLove impress us? I ordered the 3 tacos with a sampling of marinated pork, chicken and fish. Tom got a burrito stuffed with huge shrimp. Delish! The waiter also gave us a trio of condiments -- a mild salsa verde, a spicier salsa and this amazing corn salsa loaded with fresh cilantro, chopped tomato and sliced green onions. I'll tell you not a smidgen of food was left!

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Next was dessert. I tried so hard to be good and not to order it, but the moment the waiter suggested their homemade Chocolate Flan -- and Tom gave me that look of his that says "Oh, come on!" -- I succumbed. Wow, it was so good. The flan sat atop a spongy chocolate cake soaked with some sort of subtly sweet liquid and little drizzles of a raspberry sauce. Ummmmhhhhh....

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That afternoon we casually mentioned it to our oh so jealous kids and so the next night I ordered more food over the phone and they delivered!! Jackpot! No more pizza for this family (well, maybe not so much). Then, come to find out a bunch of my friends and neighbors have told me they also love it! One friend in particular is a real foodie, so that's a good endorsement. To make it all the much better, it's BYOB. And for delivery you can even order online.

So come on, show some love to TacoLove. They really deserve the all the business they can get.


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TacoLove Grill
11550 Philadelphia Road Suite 120
White Marsh MD 21162.
410-256-0406
http://www.tacolovegrill.com/

​Hours:
Monday thru Thursday 11:00am to 9:00pm
Friday 11:00am to 10:00pm
Saturday 11:00am to 9:00pm
Sunday CLOSED


 
 
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There’s a reason most take out joints only have a seat or two, it’s cause the food's so bad they want to get you out of there ASAP before you taste it! But then there’s the select few where the food blows you away and rises far above the take out realm. It’s food that deserves to be served in a finer restaurant. These finds, that serve awesome food at such reasonable prices, are gems.

 
 
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Happy, after two cups of joe....
They say food is the way to a man's heart. I say a great cup of coffee (followed by a wicked sense of humor) is the way to mine and Tom knew where to find it.... Zeke's Coffee shop on Harford Road in the up and coming city neighbohood called Lauraville.

"Founded in 2005, Zeke’s Coffee is a family owned and operated company. Fresh-roasting each pound with a small fluid bed roaster, and using only the finest available beans, Zeke’s boasts high quality, locally roasted coffee." -- www.zekescoffee.com

 
 
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Who could pass up an invite to go witness the filming of the show "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives" with Guy Fieri and even get a chance to meet him and be on TV? My fun and talented neighbor Marc (he's also an artist/musician) is part owner and operator of the popular Boulevard Diner in Dundalk. It's a super cool retro diner built on the location of Marc's grandfathers' original restaurant, The House of Neptune (sounds like it could be on Sponge Bob, Square Pants). It's the most upscale diner I have ever been in with shiny stainless steel everywhere, upholstered booth seats, and a large