Moving to Annapolis

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Anonymous wrote:Wardour is in West Annapolis, it is a small neighborhood and the two houses on the market right now are 3 mil and 7 mil.
There are other houses in West Annap that are cheaper. If you want a traditional neighborhood close in downtown, Murray Hill would be a good option.

Do you plan on doing privates?

What type of neighborhood do you want, what is your budget?

We have been in Annapolis for the past 13 years. I lived in Alexandria and DC before that. The biggest sacrifice is restaurants. Food in general sucks here. A lot of average, a lot of really bad and a couple of places that are worth it. Biggest benefit outside of COVID is access to BWI.
Let me know if you have specific questions happy to answer.

There are also smaller houses in Wardour that have gone for under 1m though it is certainly a more expensive area. West Annapolis can be great, just be careful to stick in the good elementary school district.

I'm sorry the PP seems to not like the Annapolis dining scene, I think its great--though of course, you're in a much smaller city. The below are slighted dated, but give a good sense of the general vibe:

http://edibledc.com/stories/annapolis-is-a-trip-fit-for-foodies

http://dcrefined.com/eat-drink/guide-to-summer-eating-in-annapolis

Outside of Flament all of the places on both of those list would be run of the mill establishments anywhere else. And Flament is the only where you are going to sit down and have a full portion meal.

Wow, if you’re the same PP I was responding to who thinks the main amenity of Annapolis is BWI for Pete’s sake—I hope you move soon. What a miserable way to look at where you live.

I didn’t say the main Attraction was BWI it is a big benefit. Outside of Covid we do a lot of last minute trips.

As far as food we generally go out in DC. My wife and I are both great cooks so it isn’t the end of the world. It just baffles my mind when people try to say Annapolis has all of these great places to eat when it really doesn’t.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wardour is in West Annapolis, it is a small neighborhood and the two houses on the market right now are 3 mil and 7 mil.
There are other houses in West Annap that are cheaper. If you want a traditional neighborhood close in downtown, Murray Hill would be a good option.

Do you plan on doing privates?

What type of neighborhood do you want, what is your budget?

We have been in Annapolis for the past 13 years. I lived in Alexandria and DC before that. The biggest sacrifice is restaurants. Food in general sucks here. A lot of average, a lot of really bad and a couple of places that are worth it. Biggest benefit outside of COVID is access to BWI.
Let me know if you have specific questions happy to answer.

There are also smaller houses in Wardour that have gone for under 1m though it is certainly a more expensive area. West Annapolis can be great, just be careful to stick in the good elementary school district.

I'm sorry the PP seems to not like the Annapolis dining scene, I think its great--though of course, you're in a much smaller city. The below are slighted dated, but give a good sense of the general vibe:

http://edibledc.com/stories/annapolis-is-a-trip-fit-for-foodies

http://dcrefined.com/eat-drink/guide-to-summer-eating-in-annapolis

Outside of Flament all of the places on both of those list would be run of the mill establishments anywhere else. And Flament is the only where you are going to sit down and have a full portion meal.

Wow, if you’re the same PP I was responding to who thinks the main amenity of Annapolis is BWI for Pete’s sake—I hope you move soon. What a miserable way to look at where you live.

I didn’t say the main Attraction was BWI it is a big benefit. Outside of Covid we do a lot of last minute trips.

As far as food we generally go out in DC. My wife and I are both great cooks so it isn’t the end of the world. It just baffles my mind when people try to say Annapolis has all of these great places to eat when it really doesn’t.

I'll drop it after this, but you did say that the biggest benefit to Annapolis is access to BWI, which is what immediately made me roll my eyes.

OP, obviously the quality of food and drink scenes is a matter of personal preference. No one can fact-check me on this of course, but I am lucky enough to have eaten at some of the best restaurants in country as well as a handful of the top in the world--and I have still enjoyed man damn fine meals in Annapolis. Dining out (used to be) a big part of my social life, and I believe the key to enjoying any city is to meet its food and bar scene where it is. Annapolis has some great offerings, as well as PLENTY of spots that offer what I find most important--good food and strong drinks at reasonable prices along with a cozy atmosphere to be with my husband and/or friends.

Annapolis doesn't have the world class dining scene that some big cities do, as I indicated when sending along those initial articles, but does boast some great spots to enjoy an evening out if important to you. I think the PP's acknowledgement that many others enjoy Annapolis's dining scene speaks for itself, despite what must be his own far-superior standards.

Anyways, thats that--like I said, dining out is important to me and it case it is for you as well, didn't want to let PP's negativity stand alone.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wardour is in West Annapolis, it is a small neighborhood and the two houses on the market right now are 3 mil and 7 mil.
There are other houses in West Annap that are cheaper. If you want a traditional neighborhood close in downtown, Murray Hill would be a good option.

Do you plan on doing privates?

What type of neighborhood do you want, what is your budget?

We have been in Annapolis for the past 13 years. I lived in Alexandria and DC before that. The biggest sacrifice is restaurants. Food in general sucks here. A lot of average, a lot of really bad and a couple of places that are worth it. Biggest benefit outside of COVID is access to BWI.
Let me know if you have specific questions happy to answer.

There are also smaller houses in Wardour that have gone for under 1m though it is certainly a more expensive area. West Annapolis can be great, just be careful to stick in the good elementary school district.

I'm sorry the PP seems to not like the Annapolis dining scene, I think its great--though of course, you're in a much smaller city. The below are slighted dated, but give a good sense of the general vibe:

http://edibledc.com/stories/annapolis-is-a-trip-fit-for-foodies

http://dcrefined.com/eat-drink/guide-to-summer-eating-in-annapolis

Outside of Flament all of the places on both of those list would be run of the mill establishments anywhere else. And Flament is the only where you are going to sit down and have a full portion meal.

Wow, if you’re the same PP I was responding to who thinks the main amenity of Annapolis is BWI for Pete’s sake—I hope you move soon. What a miserable way to look at where you live.

I didn’t say the main Attraction was BWI it is a big benefit. Outside of Covid we do a lot of last minute trips.

As far as food we generally go out in DC. My wife and I are both great cooks so it isn’t the end of the world. It just baffles my mind when people try to say Annapolis has all of these great places to eat when it really doesn’t.

I'll drop it after this, but you did say that the biggest benefit to Annapolis is access to BWI, which is what immediately made me roll my eyes.

OP, obviously the quality of food and drink scenes is a matter of personal preference. No one can fact-check me on this of course, but I am lucky enough to have eaten at some of the best restaurants in country as well as a handful of the top in the world--and I have still enjoyed man damn fine meals in Annapolis. Dining out (used to be) a big part of my social life, and I believe the key to enjoying any city is to meet its food and bar scene where it is. Annapolis has some great offerings, as well as PLENTY of spots that offer what I find most important--good food and strong drinks at reasonable prices along with a cozy atmosphere to be with my husband and/or friends.

Annapolis doesn't have the world class dining scene that some big cities do, as I indicated when sending along those initial articles, but does boast some great spots to enjoy an evening out if important to you. I think the PP's acknowledgement that many others enjoy Annapolis's dining scene speaks for itself, despite what must be his own far-superior standards.

Anyways, thats that--like I said, dining out is important to me and it case it is for you as well, didn't want to let PP's negativity stand alone.

I will take your bait. Name one place in Annapolis that if you had friends visiting you would say you have to eat “here” and know they will be impressed.

What dam fine meals have you had? If you had said I have had some nice or ok meals, I could buy that, but dam fine means they are beyond expectation or really stand out.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wardour is in West Annapolis, it is a small neighborhood and the two houses on the market right now are 3 mil and 7 mil.
There are other houses in West Annap that are cheaper. If you want a traditional neighborhood close in downtown, Murray Hill would be a good option.

Do you plan on doing privates?

What type of neighborhood do you want, what is your budget?

We have been in Annapolis for the past 13 years. I lived in Alexandria and DC before that. The biggest sacrifice is restaurants. Food in general sucks here. A lot of average, a lot of really bad and a couple of places that are worth it. Biggest benefit outside of COVID is access to BWI.
Let me know if you have specific questions happy to answer.

There are also smaller houses in Wardour that have gone for under 1m though it is certainly a more expensive area. West Annapolis can be great, just be careful to stick in the good elementary school district.

I'm sorry the PP seems to not like the Annapolis dining scene, I think its great--though of course, you're in a much smaller city. The below are slighted dated, but give a good sense of the general vibe:

http://edibledc.com/stories/annapolis-is-a-trip-fit-for-foodies

http://dcrefined.com/eat-drink/guide-to-summer-eating-in-annapolis

Outside of Flament all of the places on both of those list would be run of the mill establishments anywhere else. And Flament is the only where you are going to sit down and have a full portion meal.

Wow, if you’re the same PP I was responding to who thinks the main amenity of Annapolis is BWI for Pete’s sake—I hope you move soon. What a miserable way to look at where you live.

I didn’t say the main Attraction was BWI it is a big benefit. Outside of Covid we do a lot of last minute trips.

As far as food we generally go out in DC. My wife and I are both great cooks so it isn’t the end of the world. It just baffles my mind when people try to say Annapolis has all of these great places to eat when it really doesn’t.

I'll drop it after this, but you did say that the biggest benefit to Annapolis is access to BWI, which is what immediately made me roll my eyes.

OP, obviously the quality of food and drink scenes is a matter of personal preference. No one can fact-check me on this of course, but I am lucky enough to have eaten at some of the best restaurants in country as well as a handful of the top in the world--and I have still enjoyed man damn fine meals in Annapolis. Dining out (used to be) a big part of my social life, and I believe the key to enjoying any city is to meet its food and bar scene where it is. Annapolis has some great offerings, as well as PLENTY of spots that offer what I find most important--good food and strong drinks at reasonable prices along with a cozy atmosphere to be with my husband and/or friends.

Annapolis doesn't have the world class dining scene that some big cities do, as I indicated when sending along those initial articles, but does boast some great spots to enjoy an evening out if important to you. I think the PP's acknowledgement that many others enjoy Annapolis's dining scene speaks for itself, despite what must be his own far-superior standards.

Anyways, thats that--like I said, dining out is important to me and it case it is for you as well, didn't want to let PP's negativity stand alone.

I will take your bait. Name one place in Annapolis that if you had friends visiting you would say you have to eat “here” and know they will be impressed.

What dam fine meals have you had? If you had said I have had some nice or ok meals, I could buy that, but dam fine means they are beyond expectation or really stand out.

We live in DC but come to Cantler's at least three times a season with friends. Yum!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would be interested in some neighborhood recommendations, budget between $500-$600k for a single family home. Probably not Severna Park, as one of us would need to commute to DC a few days a week.

Look around Edgewater. The Gingerville subdivision, which is very close to 50 and downtown Annapolis, is nice and very family-oriented.

[Anonymous]

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What dam fine meals have you had? If you had said I have had some nice or ok meals, I could buy that, but dam fine means they are beyond expectation or really stand out.

No, like I said, I was going to drop it after this and intended no bait for you. I don't want OP's thread to be hijacked in this manner, just wanted to push back against your broad statements that the food "in general sucks" and that the biggest benefit of living in the area is access to BWI.

OP, I really think Annapolis is a great place to live and raise a family. I linked to a few nice articles about the food and drink scene in my earlier post and here are some more links to a neighborhood guide and some of the family-friendly stuff that happens in the area:

https://www.allaboutannapolis.com/neighborhoods.html

https://www.visitannapolis.org/events/holiday/

https://www.firstsundayarts.com/

Good luck exploring/deciding!

[Anonymous]

I heard from gay parents who moved to Annapolis that people are conservative there and it's not a great place if you're different. Just putting that out there. It's less cosmopolitan and accepting than the District or most close in suburbs.

But I sure love that waterfront in Annapolis. And the history and the architecture. It has a lot to offer.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I heard from gay parents who moved to Annapolis that people are conservative there and it's not a great place if you're different. Just putting that out there. It's less cosmopolitan and accepting than the District or most close in suburbs.

But I sure love that waterfront in Annapolis. And the history and the architecture. It has a lot to offer.

Annapolis is not a big cosmopolitain city. In fact many of the surrounding suburbs are pretty redneck. However I do not think it is a bigoted place.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wardour is in West Annapolis, it is a small neighborhood and the two houses on the market right now are 3 mil and 7 mil.
There are other houses in West Annap that are cheaper. If you want a traditional neighborhood close in downtown, Murray Hill would be a good option.

Do you plan on doing privates?

What type of neighborhood do you want, what is your budget?

We have been in Annapolis for the past 13 years. I lived in Alexandria and DC before that. The biggest sacrifice is restaurants. Food in general sucks here. A lot of average, a lot of really bad and a couple of places that are worth it. Biggest benefit outside of COVID is access to BWI.
Let me know if you have specific questions happy to answer.

There are also smaller houses in Wardour that have gone for under 1m though it is certainly a more expensive area. West Annapolis can be great, just be careful to stick in the good elementary school district.

I'm sorry the PP seems to not like the Annapolis dining scene, I think its great--though of course, you're in a much smaller city. The below are slighted dated, but give a good sense of the general vibe:

http://edibledc.com/stories/annapolis-is-a-trip-fit-for-foodies

http://dcrefined.com/eat-drink/guide-to-summer-eating-in-annapolis

Outside of Flament all of the places on both of those list would be run of the mill establishments anywhere else. And Flament is the only where you are going to sit down and have a full portion meal.

It’s Flamant. And one of our favorites is Vin 909 Winecafe, which we visited after it kept popping up in the Washingtonian because we are sheep.

[Anonymous]

I hope you're military, specifically an O-level.

If you're not current or retired military, you may have difficulty fitting in. Housing ain't cheap, either.

[Anonymous]

I grew up in Severna Park and have no desire to ever live there. It is a different world from DC and a lot of people there grew up there, never left and will not be friendly to outsiders. It is so lame.

We live in Annandale/Fairfax now and it has the good schools, bigger lots, space and we still feel connected to DC

[Anonymous]

Cantler’s is a tourist trap dump.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I hope you're military, specifically an O-level.

If you're not current or retired military, you may have difficulty fitting in. Housing ain't cheap, either.

Eh. You're right that you definitely need to be comfortable being around current or retired military, but there are folks from a bunch of different fields in the area.

[Anonymous]

My kids go to Baltimore private schools and have commented on the racism they have noticed when they play Annapolis area schools in sports.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wardour is in West Annapolis, it is a small neighborhood and the two houses on the market right now are 3 mil and 7 mil.
There are other houses in West Annap that are cheaper. If you want a traditional neighborhood close in downtown, Murray Hill would be a good option.

Do you plan on doing privates?

What type of neighborhood do you want, what is your budget?

We have been in Annapolis for the past 13 years. I lived in Alexandria and DC before that. The biggest sacrifice is restaurants. Food in general sucks here. A lot of average, a lot of really bad and a couple of places that are worth it. Biggest benefit outside of COVID is access to BWI.
Let me know if you have specific questions happy to answer.

There are also smaller houses in Wardour that have gone for under 1m though it is certainly a more expensive area. West Annapolis can be great, just be careful to stick in the good elementary school district.

I'm sorry the PP seems to not like the Annapolis dining scene, I think its great--though of course, you're in a much smaller city. The below are slighted dated, but give a good sense of the general vibe:

http://edibledc.com/stories/annapolis-is-a-trip-fit-for-foodies

http://dcrefined.com/eat-drink/guide-to-summer-eating-in-annapolis

Outside of Flament all of the places on both of those list would be run of the mill establishments anywhere else. And Flament is the only where you are going to sit down and have a full portion meal.

Wow, if you’re the same PP I was responding to who thinks the main amenity of Annapolis is BWI for Pete’s sake—I hope you move soon. What a miserable way to look at where you live.

I didn’t say the main Attraction was BWI it is a big benefit. Outside of Covid we do a lot of last minute trips.

As far as food we generally go out in DC. My wife and I are both great cooks so it isn’t the end of the world. It just baffles my mind when people try to say Annapolis has all of these great places to eat when it really doesn’t.

I'll drop it after this, but you did say that the biggest benefit to Annapolis is access to BWI, which is what immediately made me roll my eyes.

OP, obviously the quality of food and drink scenes is a matter of personal preference. No one can fact-check me on this of course, but I am lucky enough to have eaten at some of the best restaurants in country as well as a handful of the top in the world--and I have still enjoyed man damn fine meals in Annapolis. Dining out (used to be) a big part of my social life, and I believe the key to enjoying any city is to meet its food and bar scene where it is. Annapolis has some great offerings, as well as PLENTY of spots that offer what I find most important--good food and strong drinks at reasonable prices along with a cozy atmosphere to be with my husband and/or friends.

Annapolis doesn't have the world class dining scene that some big cities do, as I indicated when sending along those initial articles, but does boast some great spots to enjoy an evening out if important to you. I think the PP's acknowledgement that many others enjoy Annapolis's dining scene speaks for itself, despite what must be his own far-superior standards.

Anyways, thats that--like I said, dining out is important to me and it case it is for you as well, didn't want to let PP's negativity stand alone.

I will take your bait. Name one place in Annapolis that if you had friends visiting you would say you have to eat “here” and know they will be impressed.

What dam fine meals have you had? If you had said I have had some nice or ok meals, I could buy that, but dam fine means they are beyond expectation or really stand out.

We live in DC but come to Cantler's at least three times a season with friends. Yum!

Go to Joe’s seafood in SP their trucks are frequently dropping crabs off at Cantlers. Cantlers is good but their crabs are that much better than Mike’s or The Point to justify their pricing.