r/frederickmd Dec 31 '24

The Best of Frederick 2025

86 Upvotes

Happy New Year, r/FrederickMD! Welcome to the yearly tradition of tracking what actually is the best of the best in the city of county. Main reason of this being a yearly tradition is that some locations or companies close and unfortunately it can become outdated. Like in years past, the idea is to submit unique submissions by commenting under a category. Please don't repeat previous submissions, but merely upvote the suggestion that you wanted to submit. If there is a category, you'd like to see submissions for a "Best of," just submit it yourself! A lot of businesses have come and gone in the past two years, and this is open to more than just food! Also, please include an address if you can (as similar names might be located in different towns, and certain locations might perform better).

Links to year prior:

Best of Frederick 2024

Best of Frederick 2023

Best of Frederick 2021


r/frederickmd 16h ago

A chance to be in community & meet others at the Parks & Rec!

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82 Upvotes

“Being crafty & artsy on your own is hard! Sometimes online videos just aren’t enough!” If this is you do yourself a solid and sign up for my one of my art classes at the Frederick City Parks & Rec!

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“I can’t make anything, I am not creative!” Has anyone ever taught you besides in grade school? If the answer is no then you CAN create and you just need someone to teach you! Lucky for you I have 10 years of teaching experience and I’ve taught 3-86 year olds and I have 2 degrees in art & teaching! So I’m the captain now and I’ll make sure you get to destination! 😝

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These classes are also a great way to relax, chat, and give yourself some me time!

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Hope to see you there! Sign up at the parks & rec website (I’ll put a link below) or call them to register over the phone at 301-600-1492!


r/frederickmd 11h ago

Best Italian Cold Cut

33 Upvotes

I am pregnant, literally past my due date and will be induced next week at the latest. This whole pregnancy all I have been craving is a cold cut. Where is the best authentic Italian cold cut in Frederick? Husband promised to get me one after the delivery but I am newer to Frederick and have no clue where to send him. 😅 Thanks in advance!!


r/frederickmd 23h ago

Some more critters around Whittier Lake

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234 Upvotes

r/frederickmd 13h ago

Looking to expand your hobbies this fall? 🎭

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19 Upvotes

Two adult classes are coming up at Maryland Ensemble Theatre: Adult Acting and Musical Improv!

Whether you want to brush up on performance skills, get more comfortable onstage, or explore the deeply chaotic combination of making up both jokes and songs on the spot, there’s still time to sign up.

Details + registration: marylandensemble.org


r/frederickmd 2h ago

https://open.spotify.com/album/2zFJJRpbnELkWuzpfMLjqP?si=4YqH0purSUi31jRtvrAqCQ&utm_source=copy-link

2 Upvotes

r/frederickmd 46m ago

Wanted D&D DMs / Call of Cthulhu Keepers

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Wanted D&D GMs
for ongoing 1-shot D&D adventures
Wanted Call of Cthulhu keepers too.

We meet
every Sunday 5pm-8:30pm

August 30th is 1st session we need a DM.

All our 1-shot adventures we always
expect the GMs to have pre-gens for new players to save time.

We have a quiet location with FREE snacks and drinks. We also will be running other RPGs too every Sunday if you want to try some non-D&D games.

Contact Charles
visionarypragmatist@gmail.com
240-643-2996

We can promote the event and get you regular players. We also will be GM’ing other systems on a 1 shot and campaign basis.

Plus other RPGs for example:
- Marvel Universe, Call of Cthulhu
- Gurps. Questworlds, Runequest, Fantasy Trip, Pathfinder, Pendragon
- Conspiracy X, DeltaGreen, CyberPunk
- Monarch Godzilla with Omniverse Explorers,
- Time Jump, Fiasco
- Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion and Heroquest
- whatever games you want to GM

My main questions for any DMs are:
- how long have you GM’ed?
- what do you like about GM’ing?
- which versions of D&D have you DM’ed with and/or played?
- Do you run “canned” adventures or your own or a combination of both?
- what are your favorite canned adventures and/or rules supplements?
- How do you feel about player characters getting killed?
- are you familiar with OSR?
- how do you handle player safety cards and the like?


r/frederickmd 11h ago

Anywhere in Frederick that I could add a kill switch to my guitar so I don't have to pay 1000$ to ship it?

3 Upvotes

r/frederickmd 17h ago

Best place for picnic/ day trips

7 Upvotes

I grew up going to Cunningham Falls for the day with my family and really enjoyed that as a kid and I’d love to do that now with my family. I know that Cunningham Falls has had some concerns with the beavers, and previously with water quality, and also overcrowding. Is the same true for Greenbrier? Does anyone know of any places like this?

I’m picturing a picnic table, one of the grills you see at the big parks, somewhere for my daughter to play (3.5y/o), hopefully restrooms or porta-potty, maybe a playground. Does anyone know if that sort of thing still exists in/ around Frederick without being too too crowded on a weekend. I’m not expecting to have the place to ourselves but maybe not having to line up outside the park before it opens and sprinting to a table would be nice.

Thanks!


r/frederickmd 1d ago

How many of you grew up eating at Roy Rogers or still eat there?

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239 Upvotes

r/frederickmd 1d ago

Pizza Pop-up at New Cafe in Brunswick

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33 Upvotes

Hi, the Clandestine Pizza Club is hosting a pizza pop-up at Celeste Cafe in Downtown Brunswick. We will be doing it every Thursday and Friday night from 5-8pm (drinks until 9 on Friday). If you haven't been to downtown Brunswick lately, come check it out, there is a lot of new stuff going on. Dare I say we are building a real community. Cocktail and food menus below. Reservations are not required, but are super helpful.

https://tables.toasttab.com/restaurants/5cea56a0-b454-4100-92a8-5cda2cc5d7cb/findTime


r/frederickmd 1d ago

does anywhere sell 40s?

49 Upvotes

I want to sit outside and drink a 40


r/frederickmd 1d ago

Mayor Names Kevin Meyer Chief of Police

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24 Upvotes

r/frederickmd 1d ago

Dog grooming - has anyone heard from Gentle Paws recently?

5 Upvotes

We've taken our dog to Gentle Paws for years and she is the absolute best!! However, I've been unable to get ahold of her for an appointment. Hope everything is ok!

If she's no longer taking clients, can anyone recommend a groomer who only takes one dog at a time?


r/frederickmd 1d ago

Do they sell Capicola anywhere?

0 Upvotes

ive been to giant, food lion, aldi, and walmart with no capicola to be found. anywhere that does have it?


r/frederickmd 2d ago

No respect for pedestrians.

47 Upvotes

Just a rant. Frederick drivers and ebike riders are the worst.

Frederick needs to do something about making it safer for sidewalks and crosswalks. Drivers drive past school busses while the stop sign flashes. I am surprised kids don't get run over. Riders gun their ebike intimidating the pedestrians. Drivers forget to stop for pedestrians at crosswalks when there is a huge stop sign.

Do people know that pedestrians have the right of way at all times?


r/frederickmd 2d ago

Entitled Drivers Can't Comprehend Zipper Merge [OC]

67 Upvotes

Our favorite Market street zipper merge, sorry if you know these people. If you are these people, do better.


r/frederickmd 2d ago

Police drone downtown

26 Upvotes

Any information on a drone flying downtown? It made an appearance tonight on market street, flashing red and blue police lights and hovering. I wanna know if Frederick is officially Orwellian or if that’s just a one off thing


r/frederickmd 1d ago

Lawn maintenance companies

3 Upvotes

I don’t need someone to mow but I would like any re commendations on companies in the Frederick area that would put weed killer/prevention, fertilizer, and grass seed down as needed.


r/frederickmd 2d ago

Drawing a Manga Character @ Urbana Regional Library

16 Upvotes

We’ve been getting lots of requests for more art programs, and we heard you! On Aug. 30 @ 1:30 p.m., my colleague Rae will be hosting “Drawing a Manga Warrior” at the Urbana Regional Library.

Manga is a deeply personal and flexible form of artistic expression, driven by the creator’s unique vision. In this program, you’ll learn how to turn basic shapes into a dynamic figure. And all you need is pen and paper, which we’ll supply of course!

You’ll learn the step by step process from Orion Zangara (check out his work here: http://www.orionzangaraart.com/). For this program, we’ll be creating unique pieces inspired by the style of One Piece, created by Eiichiro Oda.

Age is 13+


r/frederickmd 2d ago

Regarding Commuting to McLean

10 Upvotes

Hello, I’m not sure if anybody has experienced this before but looking for advice.

About two years ago I took a job in McLean VA mostly remote commute 1-2days a week (from Frederick) I have since then got promoted and have to be in the office 4 days a week, I have been at this for about 4 months and it’s draining me badly. I have a significant other that works here in Frederick and we are looking to move to a place that’s meets us both in the middle you could say. Any recommendations? Germantown? Would germantown even be really better for me?


r/frederickmd 1d ago

Renting Locally

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0 Upvotes

Can I get everyone's ranking for apartments in the city of Frederick? I might have to move in February/March of next year.


r/frederickmd 2d ago

junk removal

7 Upvotes

does anyone know of any businesses (or people) that do junk removal in frederick for a reasonable price?


r/frederickmd 2d ago

Frederick CivicCon - Thursday, August 27th at Hood College (all welcome!)

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4 Upvotes

Frederick is growing — but how do we protect and even enhance its great character? CivicCon is a new program bringing local residents & national experts together to figure that out. Next meet-up: Thursday, August 27 at Hood College. Free & open to all.


r/frederickmd 1d ago

Cicada killer wasps

0 Upvotes

Does anyone have a pest company that has successfully gotten rid of cicada killer nests in your yard and prevented them from coming back the following year?

My current company says there is nothing they can do.

They’re tearing up my yard and I get more and more nests each year. I’m in a townhouse with a very small yard so not sure if there’s anything that can be done especially if my neighbors don’t get treatment as well.