Restaurant.

We stopped at the front desk of the Solomons Hilton this afternoon and asked what was being built at the corner of Dowell Rd and H.B. Trueman Rd. (sorta' in the Hilton Parking lot).

The lady at the desk said that it was going to be a restaurant called
the Ruddy Duck or something like that.

Does anyone have any details ?

Restaurant.

We stopped at the front desk of the Solomons Hilton this afternoon and asked what was being built at the corner of Dowell Rd and H.B. Trueman Rd. (sorta' in the Hilton Parking lot).

The lady at the desk said that it was going to be a restaurant called
the Ruddy Duck or something like that.

Does anyone have any details ?

:buddies:Hey Fire!

For some reason I thought it was a Brewery?

:buddies:Hey Fire!

For some reason I thought it was a Brewery?

I don't know :shrug:


:howdy: :buddies:

I don't know :shrug:


:howdy: :buddies:

The Ruddy Duck Brewery and Grille, Solomons Maryland (http://www.ruddyduckbrewery.com)

We're both right!:flowers:

The Ruddy Duck Brewery and Grille, Solomons Maryland (http://www.ruddyduckbrewery.com)

We're both right!:flowers:

:cool:

The Ruddy Duck Brewery and Grille, Solomons Maryland (http://www.ruddyduckbrewery.com)

We're both right!:flowers:
:yahoo: Southern MD so needs to catch up and have a brew pub. I hope it's good.

I signed up for their mailing list to get a free beer
and it asked me for my t-shirt size.
special promotion maybe :shrug:

Awesome!

:yahoo:Sweet!!!!

I am actually really excited about the opening! I wish them success!

I signed up for their mailing list to get a free beer
and it asked me for my t-shirt size.
special promotion maybe :shrug:

Did you notice though it said "Register before January 1st. 2008 and get a free pint of beer at opening". What I found funny about the mailing list is they ask for your name, but then under the drop down box for Gender they have Male, Female and the other option is "Prefer not to Say". I know some names can be male or female, but for common names I think they can figure it out.

Did you notice though it said "Register before January 1st. 2008 and get a free pint of beer at opening". What I found funny about the mailing list is they ask for your name, but then under the drop down box for Gender they have Male, Female and the other option is "Prefer not to Say". I know some names can be male or female, but for common names I think they can figure it out.

The information is most likely feeding into a database or sumpin.

Did you notice though it said "Register before January 1st. 2008 and get a free pint of beer at opening". What I found funny about the mailing list is they ask for your name, but then under the drop down box for Gender they have Male, Female and the other option is "Prefer not to Say". I know some names can be male or female, but for common names I think they can figure it out.

The updated web site now says register before 7-1-2008.

A projected opening of August 08 :yay:

:cheers:

Did anyone notice the brew kettles (or whatever they are called) that have been sitting in the parking lot for 5 months?

Did anyone notice the brew kettles (or whatever they are called) that have been sitting in the parking lot for 5 months?

here is what their website says:


The Ruddy Duck is under copnstruction! Solomons, Maryland (http://www.ruddyduckbrewery.com/construction.htm)

here is what their website says:


The Ruddy Duck is under copnstruction! Solomons, Maryland (http://www.ruddyduckbrewery.com/construction.htm)
Can't wait for it to open. It will be nice to try something new. Hubby just told me that he signed up for the free beer.

Hi everybody!!!

I'm Carlos with Ruddy Duck Brewery & Grill.

I saw your postings in this forum and wanted to jump in to say hi.

Yes we are a Brewery but also a Restaurant.

Just wanted you to know that RDB&G is not a chain. It’s 100% local Southern Maryland!!!!
We will try, as much as possible, to use our local produce, meats and sea food.

We will bring to Southern Maryland not only hand Crafted beers and a full service bar, but a unique menu including Gourmet pizzas, pastas, local seafood, and grilled stakes and meats; at a very reasonal price.

For those that prefer wine we will have an extensive list of international wines.

Unfortunately we are not open yet. We are looking at end of August now. The addition of the brewery makes it quite complicated since special permits, tough local regulations and brewing beer itself take time.

We are going to make a big effort to improve service and waiting time in this area.

We will also have live entertainment, brewery tours, a beer mug club, beer festivals, special dinners (paring food and beers) and lots more.

In the next couple of weeks our new website will be up and running. You can still go to our current web site and register for a free beer.
Over 600 people have registered already!!!
I’m looking forward to giving a lot of beer away, so we can celebrate our grand opening together!!!

Sorry for the mistakes and inconveniences. I agree, and told the web site designer, that when you register we shouldn’t be asking for gender!!!

Anyway just ask any questions or if you have some ideas of what you would like to see at Ruddy Duck, let me know.


Cheers:cheers:

Carlos
The Ruddy Duck Brewery and Grille, Solomons Maryland (http://www.ruddyduckbrewery.com)

Hi everybody!!!

I'm Carlos with Ruddy Duck Brewery & Grill.



Good fortune on your enterprise. A man named Mike will be there. If he likes it, you'll never get rid of him. :lol:

See you there Mike!!!
I'll get you a room at the Hilton so you can stay close by.
Carlos

See you there Mike!!!
I'll get you a room at the Hilton so you can stay close by.
Carlos

You might want to get him an extended stay package.

Hi everybody!!!
Gourment pizzas...
The Ruddy Duck Brewery and Grille, Solomons Maryland (http://www.ruddyduckbrewery.com)

Are you going to have a fire burning pizza oven? I think somd could really use a good pizza place. Nothing says good pizza like a perfectly blistered thin crust.

Are you going to have a fire burning pizza oven? I think somd could really use a good pizza place. Nothing says good pizza like a perfectly blistered thin crust.

:lmao: Even if it's not fire, a good pizza oven is a must, not those "put it in on the wire rack on one end and it pops out the other end 10 feet away". Just not the same. Gotta be baked on stone.

:lmao: Even if it's not fire, a good pizza oven is a must, not those "put it in on the wire rack on one end and it pops out the other end 10 feet away". Just not the same. Gotta be baked on stone.

Wood fired >>>> just baked on stone >>>> anything else.

Yea for free beer! :buddies:

Are you going to have a fire burning pizza oven? I think somd could really use a good pizza place. Nothing says good pizza like a perfectly blistered thin crust.

We will have a Stone Hearth oven from Woodstone. It's the best pizza oven in the market today. Check: Commercial Cooking Equipment, Wood and Gas Pizza Ovens (http://www.woodstone-corp.com)
Also check this one:
NEWS at QUALITY STREET: Chef Carlos from the Ruddy Duck (http://qualitystreetkitchen.blogspot.com/2008/03/chef-carlos-from-ruddy-duck.html)
I'll be in Quality Street in Leonardtown making pizzas, calzones and foccacias in June.
Carlos

We will have a Stone Hearth oven from Woodstone. It's the best pizza oven in the market today. Check: Commercial Cooking Equipment, Wood and Gas Pizza Ovens (http://www.woodstone-corp.com)
Also check this one:
NEWS at QUALITY STREET: Chef Carlos from the Ruddy Duck (http://qualitystreetkitchen.blogspot.com/2008/03/chef-carlos-from-ruddy-duck.html)
I'll be in Quality Street in Leonardtown making pizzas, calzones and foccacias in June.
Carlos

That looks like the one they have at one of my favorite neighborhood pizza places in Alexandria. Good pizza from that thing. Now, for toppings, you need some quality ingredients. Anyway, good news on the oven! Thanks.

I agree, only the best ingredients.
Cheers

Hi everybody!!!

I'm Carlos with Ruddy Duck Brewery & Grill.

I saw your postings in this forum and wanted to jump in to say hi.

Yes we are a Brewery but also a Restaurant.

We will bring to Southern Maryland not only hand Crafted beers and a full service bar, but a unique menu including Gourmet pizzas, pastas, local seafood, and grilled stakes and meats; at a very reasonal price.

For those that prefer wine we will have an extensive list of international wines.

Unfortunately we are not open yet. We are looking at end of August now. The addition of the brewery makes it quite complicated since special permits, tough local regulations and brewing beer itself take time.

Cheers:cheers:

Carlos
The Ruddy Duck Brewery and Grille, Solomons Maryland (http://www.ruddyduckbrewery.com)

Now you're speaking my language :cheers:

Now you're speaking my language :cheers:

:confused: So, why then, are you toasting him with a beer ??

Hi everybody!!!

I'm Carlos with Ruddy Duck Brewery & Grill.

I saw your postings in this forum and wanted to jump in to say hi.

Yes we are a Brewery but also a Restaurant.

Just wanted you to know that RDB&G is not a chain. It’s 100% local Southern Maryland!!!!
We will try, as much as possible, to use our local produce, meats and sea food.

We will bring to Southern Maryland not only hand Crafted beers and a full service bar, but a unique menu including Gourmet pizzas, pastas, local seafood, and grilled stakes and meats; at a very reasonal price.

For those that prefer wine we will have an extensive list of international wines.

Unfortunately we are not open yet. We are looking at end of August now. The addition of the brewery makes it quite complicated since special permits, tough local regulations and brewing beer itself take time.

We are going to make a big effort to improve service and waiting time in this area.

We will also have live entertainment, brewery tours, a beer mug club, beer festivals, special dinners (paring food and beers) and lots more.

In the next couple of weeks our new website will be up and running. You can still go to our current web site and register for a free beer.
Over 600 people have registered already!!!
I’m looking forward to giving a lot of beer away, so we can celebrate our grand opening together!!!

Sorry for the mistakes and inconveniences. I agree, and told the web site designer, that when you register we shouldn’t be asking for gender!!!

Anyway just ask any questions or if you have some ideas of what you would like to see at Ruddy Duck, let me know.


Cheers:cheers:

Carlos
The Ruddy Duck Brewery and Grille, Solomons Maryland (http://www.ruddyduckbrewery.com)


Well I can tell you this, if your service has any issues this forum will hear about it. Good luck with the business. Looking forward to enjoying a cold one or two or three...................:howdy:

See you there Mike!!!
I'll get you a room at the Hilton so you can stay close by.
Carlos

Dear Carlos,

I am the Mike of whom they speak. You could quite possibly become my Deity. If your food is good and your beer is better, I will address you as "My Lord". :notworthy

If the beer is really good, I will own stock in your company. I will frequent your place and spread the word of "My Lord".

Now Carlos, I am not alone. There are others who appreciate a quality microbrew. You will meet "The Raspberry". He has plenty of money so expect huge tips. His taste in vehicle colors and beer isn't bad either. :yay: Please add all of my brews to his tab (unless he and I are there at the same time) then I will buy his nectar.

Southern MD has long needed a quality establishment of this nature as the chains and the dives wear quickly.

I look forward to meeting you and wish you sensational good luck and may your beers become renown!


Yours in hops,

Mike
:notworthy :notworthy


P.S. Please experiment with flavors.

Dear Carlos,

I am the Mike of whom they speak. You could quite possibly become my Deity. If your food is good and your beer is better, I will address you as "My Lord". :notworthy

If the beer is really good, I will own stock in your company. I will frequent your place and spread the word of "My Lord".

Now Carlos, I am not alone. There are others who appreciate a quality microbrew. You will meet "The Raspberry". He has plenty of money so expect huge tips. His taste in vehicle colors and beer isn't bad either. :yay: Please add all of my brews to his tab (unless he and I are there at the same time) then I will buy his nectar.

Southern MD has long needed a quality establishment of this nature as the chains and the dives wear quickly.

I look forward to meeting you and wish you sensational good luck and may your beers become renown!


Yours in hops,

Mike
:notworthy :notworthy


P.S. Please experiment with flavors.

:brownnose:

:brownnose:Dude, Dew Drop, Back Road Inn, Toots, Rubys, Applebys, et al aint my kinda places.

Dear Carlos,

I am the Mike of whom they speak. You could quite possibly become my Deity. If your food is good and your beer is better, I will address you as "My Lord". :notworthy

If the beer is really good, I will own stock in your company. I will frequent your place and spread the word of "My Lord".

Now Carlos, I am not alone. There are others who appreciate a quality microbrew. You will meet "The Raspberry". He has plenty of money so expect huge tips. His taste in vehicle colors and beer isn't bad either. :yay: Please add all of my brews to his tab (unless he and I are there at the same time) then I will buy his nectar.

Southern MD has long needed a quality establishment of this nature as the chains and the dives wear quickly.

I look forward to meeting you and wish you sensational good luck and may your beers become renown!


Yours in hops,

Mike
:notworthy :notworthy


P.S. Please experiment with flavors.



you're buying first round right? :huggy:

:confused: So, why then, are you toasting him with a beer ??

Because I wasn't home to dig up my wine smilie, I had to scoot out for a bit. I like to beer taste also. I am partial to dark, hoppy brews.

Hey Mike,

So you are the one that will spend an extended stay at the Hilton??

I'm looking forward to meeting you and the raspberry!!!

"Oh My Lord" raspberry wheat ale, we should call it.

I've been interviewing some excellent brewers with Gold and Silver medals from the BABF
and a couple of them fell in love with the area... So if they don't make an excellent beer I will.

The food, I know, will be great. I grew up in a mediterrenean environment and I have devoted my life to the science and good eating...

Cheers:cheers:

Carlos

Dear Carlos,

I am the Mike of whom they speak. You could quite possibly become my Deity. If your food is good and your beer is better, I will address you as "My Lord". :notworthy

If the beer is really good, I will own stock in your company. I will frequent your place and spread the word of "My Lord".

Now Carlos, I am not alone. There are others who appreciate a quality microbrew. You will meet "The Raspberry". He has plenty of money so expect huge tips. His taste in vehicle colors and beer isn't bad either. :yay: Please add all of my brews to his tab (unless he and I are there at the same time) then I will buy his nectar.

Southern MD has long needed a quality establishment of this nature as the chains and the dives wear quickly.

I look forward to meeting you and wish you sensational good luck and may your beers become renown!


Yours in hops,

Mike
:notworthy :notworthy


P.S. Please experiment with flavors.

I too shall follow and spread the good news of hops, malt and flavors divine.


Oh this definitely sounds like a massive forum gathering in the making...

Now you're speaking my language :cheers:

Well la tee dah to you...





















:lmao:

I too shall follow and spread the good news of hops, malt and flavors divine.


Oh this definitely sounds like a massive forum gathering in the making...

:otter:


:yay:

Hi everybody!!!

I'm Carlos with Ruddy Duck Brewery & Grill.

I saw your postings in this forum and wanted to jump in to say hi.

Yes we are a Brewery but also a Restaurant.

Just wanted you to know that RDB&G is not a chain. It’s 100% local Southern Maryland!!!!
We will try, as much as possible, to use our local produce, meats and sea food.

We will bring to Southern Maryland not only hand Crafted beers and a full service bar, but a unique menu including Gourmet pizzas, pastas, local seafood, and grilled stakes and meats; at a very reasonal price.

For those that prefer wine we will have an extensive list of international wines.

Unfortunately we are not open yet. We are looking at end of August now. The addition of the brewery makes it quite complicated since special permits, tough local regulations and brewing beer itself take time.

We are going to make a big effort to improve service and waiting time in this area.

We will also have live entertainment, brewery tours, a beer mug club, beer festivals, special dinners (paring food and beers) and lots more.

In the next couple of weeks our new website will be up and running. You can still go to our current web site and register for a free beer.
Over 600 people have registered already!!!
I’m looking forward to giving a lot of beer away, so we can celebrate our grand opening together!!!

Sorry for the mistakes and inconveniences. I agree, and told the web site designer, that when you register we shouldn’t be asking for gender!!!

Anyway just ask any questions or if you have some ideas of what you would like to see at Ruddy Duck, let me know.


Cheers:cheers:

Carlos
The Ruddy Duck Brewery and Grille, Solomons Maryland (http://www.ruddyduckbrewery.com)



:drool::otter::huggy::nomoney:

Have any of you beer lovers considered this upcoming event in DC?

Savor: An American Craft Beer & Food Experience (http://beertown.org/events/savor/index.html)

I'll be there for at least part of the weekend. It is the same weekend as the Joint Services air show at Andrews though.

Well la tee dah to you...
:lmao:

:cheers: Our paths are bound to cross....again :lmao:

:cheers: Our paths are bound to cross....again :lmao:

Who's buying the first round?

you're buying first round right? :huggy:

Who's buying the first round?:diva:

Who's buying the first round?

:diva:

I'll get the 15th.... (ha, no one will be sober enough to remember...:evil:)

Hi everybody!!!

I'm Carlos with Ruddy Duck Brewery & Grill.



Hey Carlos :howdy:

What's up with the t-shirt size question on the mailing list sign-up ?
and will we actually get a free beer coupon through the mail or something ?

anyhow

I'm working out the details for the 'FireBrand' cocktail recipe for ya !

Will keep ya posted ! :cheers:

Hey Carlos :howdy:

What's up with the t-shirt size question on the mailing list sign-up ?
and will we actually get a free beer coupon through the mail or something ?

anyhow

I'm working out the details for the 'FireBrand' cocktail recipe for ya !

Will keep ya posted ! :cheers:

Hi!!!

We will have a customer appreciation program. So if you come often you would get prices like t-shirts or free meals. All the people that have registered online will get a VIP or Ruddy card that will add point every time you visit us.
We will have a list of the people that have applied for free beer. When you come to visit us just show your ID and we'll pour a super fresh hand crafted beer for you!!!

I'm looking forward to trying your "FireBrand" cocktail sauce.

Cheers
Carlos

driving by today the construction doesn't look like it has gone too far since the first few times I passed by a couple months ago. What's up? Try to hurry along, I'm really excited about this! :biggrin:

Lookin forward to seeing Ruddy Duck open up. I have been fascinated with micro breweries ever since first visiting Karl Strauss brewpub in San Diego way back when.
:yay:

We had a slow start but we are moving faster now. Miles of conduit and sewer lines, data conduits, beer lines under the slab.
The website will post the estimated opening date soon.
Thanks
Carlos

I've seen more concete being poured the last several days.
Looks like forward progress !
:yay:

Hi!

Tomorrow we are starting with the framing!!!!

:cheers:

Carlos

Hi!

Tomorrow we are starting with the framing!!!!

:cheers:

Carlos

:yay: Looking forward to it!

Hi!

Tomorrow we are starting with the framing!!!!

:cheers:

Carlos


Was wondering everytime when I drove by, it'll be a miracle if you guys make your target opening IMO.

Hi!

Tomorrow we are starting with the framing!!!!

:cheers:

CarlosCarlos,

Please hurry. That's all. TIA

Your pal,
Mike

Carlos,

Please hurry. That's all. TIA

Your pal,
Mike

:buttkiss:

:buttkiss:

Hey, if it will help move it along, I'll do it too!!!


:buttkiss:

Hey, if it will help move it along, I'll do it too!!!


:buttkiss:

:lmao:

:buttkiss:I've been known to kiss ass for good beer and eats. :lmao:

I've been known to kiss ass for good beer and Teats. :lmao:


Fixed

Fixed:high5:

Hey Carlos :howdy:

What's up with the t-shirt size question on the mailing list sign-up ?
and will we actually get a free beer coupon through the mail or something ?

anyhow

I'm working out the details for the 'FireBrand' cocktail recipe for ya !

Will keep ya posted ! :cheers:


I'm still waiting for the Fire Brand cocktail recipe I've been waiting for.

I guess that if Ruddy takes a long time to come together your receipe will too.

OK I go it...

Carlos

I'm still waiting for the Fire Brand cocktail recipe I've been waiting for.

I guess that if Ruddy takes a long time to come together your receipe will too.

OK I go it...

Carlos

I'm excited about the Ruddy Duck and can't wait til it opens. I've already emailed you regarding a j-o-b :howdy:

As far as drink recipies:

The Shikitini- a martini so dirty mothers pick up their children and cross the street when they see it coming.

1.5 oz Top shelf Vodka
1 cap full extra dry vermouth
1.5 oz of olive juice

shake with fresh ice
strain and pour into chilled martini glass. Garnish with as many anchovy stuffed olives as can fit into the glass :drool:

Bottoms up! You will never be the same. :diva:

I'm still waiting for the Fire Brand cocktail recipe I've been waiting for.

I guess that if Ruddy takes a long time to come together your receipe will too.

OK I go it...

Carlos
Working out the last few details :otter:

Looks like they have made some decent progess with the framing!

Best of luck to you Carlos, I will certainly be there once its open :yay: :buddies:

I like the name and the dirtiness!!!

Thank you we'll talk soon

Carlos

I'm excited about the Ruddy Duck and can't wait til it opens. I've already emailed you regarding a j-o-b :howdy:

As far as drink recipies:

The Shikitini- a martini so dirty mothers pick up their children and cross the street when they see it coming.

1.5 oz Top shelf Vodka
1 cap full extra dry vermouth
1.5 oz of olive juice

shake with fresh ice
strain and pour into chilled martini glass. Garnish with as many anchovy stuffed olives as can fit into the glass :drool:



Bottoms up! You will never be the same. :diva:

forget the vermouth and the anchovy, keep the olives and the juice, replace "top shelf" with Grey Goose and then we've got a deal. :yay:

Carlos at Ruddy Duck -

Will you have a separate event room? Will you have private party areas ? And if so, for up to what size of a group?

Thanks.

forget the vermouth and the anchovy, keep the olives and the juice, replace "top shelf" with Grey Goose and then we've got a deal. :yay:

No offense but the Shikitini is not for sissies...not implying that you are a sissy or anything :buddies:

Dear Carlos,

I am the Mike of whom they speak. You could quite possibly become my Deity. If your food is good and your beer is better, I will address you as "My Lord". :notworthy

If the beer is really good, I will own stock in your company. I will frequent your place and spread the word of "My Lord".

Now Carlos, I am not alone. There are others who appreciate a quality microbrew. You will meet "The Raspberry". He has plenty of money so expect huge tips. His taste in vehicle colors and beer isn't bad either. :yay: Please add all of my brews to his tab (unless he and I are there at the same time) then I will buy his nectar.

Southern MD has long needed a quality establishment of this nature as the chains and the dives wear quickly.

I look forward to meeting you and wish you sensational good luck and may your beers become renown!


Yours in hops,

Mike
:notworthy :notworthy


P.S. Please experiment with flavors.

Mike I will be there sitting next to you. I can not wait for a good Micro Brew! Ive been waiting for months for this place to open, but just found this thread. I drive past it every morning and every evening thinking of the day that I can bring back some normalcy to my life.

Who's buying the first round?

I will happily buy the first round.

Carlos at Ruddy Duck -

Will you have a separate event room? Will you have private party areas ? And if so, for up to what size of a group?

Thanks.

Yes!!!
We will have a separate event room for about 20 to 30 people.
Things are coming along very well. I'm setting up the brewery and buying HOPS since they are very difficult to find lately, and very expensive. They used to cost $5 per pound now $30 to $35 /lb...
Last week we received our pizza oven, it's absolutely great!!! We will by far have the best pizzas in town.
Please tell your friends about the "Duck". We have extended, until September 1st our free beer promotion. We have almost 1000 people registered on line and I would like to see another 1000 or more.
"All Ruddy"
Carlos

if this place is any good it will become my second home. :yahoo:

Yes!!!
We will have a separate event room for about 20 to 30 people.
Things are coming along very well. I'm setting up the brewery and buying HOPS since they are very difficult to find lately, and very expensive. They used to cost $5 per pound now $30 to $35 /lb...
Last week we received our pizza oven, it's absolutely great!!! We will by far have the best pizzas in town.
Please tell your friends about the "Duck". We have extended, until September 1st our free beer promotion. We have almost 1000 people registered on line and I would like to see another 1000 or more.
"All Ruddy"
Carlos

I signed up but I will gladly buy my first drink. Any thought about cooking your own potato chips? A micro brew I used to frequent had that and it was just awesome!

I signed up but I will gladly buy my first drink. Any thought about cooking your own potato chips? A micro brew I used to frequent had that and it was just awesome!

Man, that would be "da bomb" ! When I was a kid, we would tour the Treat Potato Chip factory and get free samples right out of the vat.... :frown: they sold the factory, tho....

So who will be there opening day?

So who will be there opening day?



If I have notice of the date and I can find a babysitter I'm there :yay:

:yahoo: Southern MD so needs to catch up and have a brew pub. I hope it's good.

Doesn't look like it was union made :ohwell:

It does look like it was made by legal American workers though. Of course they could be Canucks!

Doesn't look like it was union made :ohwell:

You're right no one is sitting around.

You're right no one is sitting around.

:lol: Good point

Yes!!!
We will have a separate event room for about 20 to 30 people.
Things are coming along very well. I'm setting up the brewery and buying HOPS since they are very difficult to find lately, and very expensive. They used to cost $5 per pound now $30 to $35 /lb...
Last week we received our pizza oven, it's absolutely great!!! We will by far have the best pizzas in town.
Please tell your friends about the "Duck". We have extended, until September 1st our free beer promotion. We have almost 1000 people registered on line and I would like to see another 1000 or more.
"All Ruddy"
Carlos


I'd love to be able to get some great pizza down here. Hubby & I look forward to the grand opening. Best of luck!

Man, that would be "da bomb" ! When I was a kid, we would tour the Treat Potato Chip factory and get free samples right out of the vat.... :frown: they sold the factory, tho....

Hi!!!

Two weeks ago Michael and I were cooking home made chips for Ruddy Duck menu, they turned out great. Michael likes them with Old Bay I like them with minced garlic and parsley...
We will definitely have them in the menu.
Any other suggestions????

Cheers

Carlos

Hi!!!

Two weeks ago Michael and I were cooking home made chips for Ruddy Duck menu, they turned out great. Michael likes them with Old Bay I like them with minced garlic and parsley...
We will definitely have them in the menu.
Any other suggestions????

Cheers

Carlos
German style wheat with a banana finish.... :drool
Dunkel during the winter
Marzen year round
A good Red year round
A good Oatmeal Stout

Hi!!!

Two weeks ago Michael and I were cooking home made chips for Ruddy Duck menu, they turned out great. Michael likes them with Old Bay I like them with minced garlic and parsley...
We will definitely have them in the menu.
Any other suggestions????

Cheers

Carlos

Both of those choices will be great with Beer :clap: I can't wait to break that place in.

Hi!!!

Two weeks ago Michael and I were cooking home made chips for Ruddy Duck menu, they turned out great. Michael likes them with Old Bay I like them with minced garlic and parsley...
We will definitely have them in the menu.
Any other suggestions????

Cheers

Carlos



sweet potato fries or chips, smoked brisket, mojito chicken, fresh ahi tuna, salmon cooked on a cherry plank, chicken breast stuffed with dill creamcheese wrapped in bacon, bacon wrapped around shrimp rolled in brown sugar ,fried mushrooms, baked spaghetti with good meatballs. I love to cook so I could go on forever.

Hi!!!

Two weeks ago Michael and I were cooking home made chips for Ruddy Duck menu, they turned out great. Michael likes them with Old Bay I like them with minced garlic and parsley...
We will definitely have them in the menu.
Any other suggestions????

Cheers

Carlos

Sounds Great! Personally, I'm a traditionalist. I like my chips plain and fresh, lightly salted with a dip on the side. I know that sweet potato chips/fries are very popular. I'm sure whatever you guys come up with will be enjoyed.

Sounds Great! Personally, I'm a traditionalist. I like my chips plain and fresh, lightly salted with a dip on the side. I know that sweet potato chips/fries are very popular. I'm sure whatever you guys come up with will be enjoyed.

Nah, spice 'em up Carlos. Don't listen to GWguy! :wink: JK.
Personally, I'd love to see a good spinach dip. Can't find it anywhere down here. And of course, bring on those pizzas!

If you make a good pizza, your place will always be packed because there are no other good pizza places in somd. Those of us from NY really miss a nice brick oven pizza, thin crust of course. I think you'd get those transplants from NJ & Philly, too. :yay:

Am I the only one upset? I thought when it asked for my t-shirt size and address...I was going to be mailed a T-shirt...:doh:

Am I the only one upset? I thought when it asked for my t-shirt size and address...I was going to be mailed a T-shirt...:doh:

screw the t-shirt. I want a brew.

Hi!!!

Any other suggestions????



STRIPPERS? :shrug:

I'm a Capitol City Brew Pub girl, so will you have anything close to Capitol Kolsch?

I also enjoy their soft pretzels w/ the hot mustard dip. Great ideas up there by dn0121 ... :clap:

German style wheat with a banana finish.... :drool
Dunkel during the winter
Marzen year round
A good Red year round
A good Oatmeal Stout

We will have a wheat syle all year round but we will rotate to offer different styles: German Heffe, American wheat, blueberry or rasperry wheat.

We will try to open with a Marzen lager to celebrate Octoberfest unless we open later.

Same thing with Stouts and Porters will will rotate to create a vanilla stout, coffe porter, outmeal stout, maple sirup stout.

Thanks for the suggestions!!!

sweet potato fries or chips, smoked brisket, mojito chicken, fresh ahi tuna, salmon cooked on a cherry plank, chicken breast stuffed with dill creamcheese wrapped in bacon, bacon wrapped around shrimp rolled in brown sugar ,fried mushrooms, baked spaghetti with good meatballs. I love to cook so I could go on forever.

Mmmmm!!!
Good ideas. We are doing the cherry plank salmon in the pizza oven...
Thanks a lot
Carlos

I'm a Capitol City Brew Pub girl, so will you have anything close to Capitol Kolsch?

I also enjoy their soft pretzels w/ the hot mustard dip. Great ideas up there by dn0121 ... :clap:

I haven't hired our brewmaster yet but I'm very close. My brewery consultant, Tim Yarrington from PA, brought me, a couple of weeks ago, a growler (2qts) of his Kolsch. I shared it with him and a few guests of the Hilton Garden Inn and it was amazing!!! The guys staying at the hotel wanted to buy more... Tim promised me to share the formulation and process conditions. It's going to be good!!!

Plus now you don't have to spend money in gas going to DC!!! and you'll be able to have your own growler/s.

Cheers

I haven't hired our brewmaster yet but I'm very close. My brewery consultant, Tim Yarrington from PA, brought me, a couple of weeks ago, a growler (2qts) of his Kolsch. I shared it with him and a few guests of the Hilton Garden Inn and it was amazing!!! The guys staying at the hotel wanted to buy more... Tim promised me to share the formulation and process conditions. It's going to be good!!!

Plus now you don't have to spend money in gas going to DC!!! and you'll be able to have your own growler/s.

Cheers

And it'll just be a quick stumble over to the hotel if anyone has too many. :buddies:

We will have a wheat syle all year round but we will rotate to offer different styles: German Heffe, American wheat, blueberry or rasperry wheat.

We will try to open with a Marzen lager to celebrate Octoberfest unless we open later.

Same thing with Stouts and Porters will will rotate to create a vanilla stout, coffe porter, outmeal stout, maple sirup stout.

Thanks for the suggestions!!!
I'm partially to hoppier beers (and don't drink fruit flavored beers, which I find too sweet). Any beers that will quench my thirst? I love IPAs. One of my current favorites is Bell's Two Hearted.

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sweet potato fries or chips, smoked brisket, mojito chicken, fresh ahi tuna, salmon cooked on a cherry plank, chicken breast stuffed with dill creamcheese wrapped in bacon, bacon wrapped around shrimp rolled in brown sugar ,fried mushrooms, baked spaghetti with good meatballs. I love to cook so I could go on forever.

Mmmmm!!!
Good ideas. We are doing the cherry plank salmon in the pizza oven...
Thanks a lot
Carlos

great can't wait

I haven't hired our brewmaster yet but I'm very close. My brewery consultant, Tim Yarrington from PA, brought me, a couple of weeks ago, a growler (2qts) of his Kolsch. I shared it with him and a few guests of the Hilton Garden Inn and it was amazing!!! The guys staying at the hotel wanted to buy more... Tim promised me to share the formulation and process conditions. It's going to be good!!!

Plus now you don't have to spend money in gas going to DC!!! and you'll be able to have your own growler/s.

CheersI hate to say this but any decent brewpub I've ever been to does NOT serve pizza. If you want pizza and beer, go to Pizza Hut.

Carlos, you have your work cut out for you. I'll be there! :buddies:

When are you looking at for opening? I am hoping that I can be there that night.

I hate to say this but any decent brewpub I've ever been to does NOT serve pizza. If you want pizza and beer, go to Pizza Hut.

Carlos, you have your work cut out for you. I'll be there! :buddies:

Hey, I'm all for some pizza and beer. Pizza hut doesn't cut it. Just because it hasn't been done, doesn't mean Carlos can't pull it off. Bring on that pizza! :lmao:

When are you looking at for opening? I am hoping that I can be there that night.

I wish I knew at this point. It will probably be October.

Have you all registered already?

That way we can keep you posted with opening dates and other info plus you get a free pint of beer of your choice!!!!

The Ruddy Duck Brewery and Grille, Solomons Maryland (http://www.ruddyduckbrewery.com)

Cheers

I hate to say this but any decent brewpub I've ever been to does NOT serve pizza. If you want pizza and beer, go to Pizza Hut.

Carlos, you have your work cut out for you. I'll be there! :buddies:

There is always a first time for everything!!!
But unfortunately I'm not so original there are lots of great brewpubs that serve pizzas out there...
The oven is already in I wanted to upload some pictures but they are not small enough. I'll post them at the web site.

See you there!!!

ALL RUDDY!!!

Carlos,
When are you going to start hiring for the place?

Any updates?

Every morning I drive by I picture myself sitting at the bar drinking a nice micro brew and eating a slice.

Yes!!!
We will have a separate event room for about 20 to 30 people.
Things are coming along very well. I'm setting up the brewery and buying HOPS since they are very difficult to find lately, and very expensive. They used to cost $5 per pound now $30 to $35 /lb...
Last week we received our pizza oven, it's absolutely great!!! We will by far have the best pizzas in town.
Please tell your friends about the "Duck". We have extended, until September 1st our free beer promotion. We have almost 1000 people registered on line and I would like to see another 1000 or more.
"All Ruddy"
Carlos

Carlos,
Are you using leaf hops or pelletized hops? Have you found a brewmaster yet? How many types of beer are you going to start with and what are they? Please make an IPA and British Style Ale! :buddies:

Hi!!!

Two weeks ago Michael and I were cooking home made chips for Ruddy Duck menu, they turned out great. Michael likes them with Old Bay I like them with minced garlic and parsley...
We will definitely have them in the menu.
Any other suggestions????

Cheers

Carlos

Rosemary, Fleur de Sel and E V Olive Oil ! :buddies:

I haven't hired our brewmaster yet but I'm very close. My brewery consultant, Tim Yarrington from PA, brought me, a couple of weeks ago, a growler (2qts) of his Kolsch. I shared it with him and a few guests of the Hilton Garden Inn and it was amazing!!! The guys staying at the hotel wanted to buy more... Tim promised me to share the formulation and process conditions. It's going to be good!!!

Plus now you don't have to spend money in gas going to DC!!! and you'll be able to have your own growler/s.

Cheers

I've got 2 Ready to go! I've been using mine to carry beer from the house down to the beach! It will be nice to be able to get a micro in them again!

Hey Carlos,

Can I reserve or buy Mugs 7 and 8 Please!

Every morning I drive by I picture myself sitting at the bar drinking a nice micro brew and eating a slice.

Hey Dn!!!

I picture that too...
Now, we are taking a bit more time to make everything just be great!
You and your friends will be tasting the best fresh handcrafted beers very soon.
Cheers
Carlos

Any updates?

Thanks AK!!!

May be December/January...

I know. I'm anxious too...

Carlos

Hey Carlos,

Can I reserve or buy Mugs 7 and 8 Please!

Hi Rumrnr!!!

It's been very difficult to get Hops these days. I would have loved to have some fresh hops, may be next year... I got 200lbs of pretty good pellet British hops that are in the freezer right now, waiting for our first brews...
I'm anxious too.
I'll see you soon.
Carlos

Hi Rumrnr!!!

It's been very difficult to get Hops these days. I would have loved to have some fresh hops, may be next year... I got 200lbs of pretty good pellet British hops that are in the freezer right now, waiting for our first brews...
I'm anxious too.
I'll see you soon.
Carlos

Nice, What variety did you purchase?

Cheers

:buddies:

Nice, What variety did you purchase?

Cheers

:buddies:

HOPS!!!

Fuggle
Goldings
Challenger
And a new American Hi alfa Newport for bitterness.

I wll be purchasing some of the fruity american ones in January,

Cheers!!!

Carlos

HOPS!!!

Fuggle
Goldings
Challenger
And a new American Hi alfa Newport for bitterness.

I wll be purchasing some of the fruity american ones in January,

Cheers!!!

Carlos


Have you ever had Clipper City's "Loose Cannon"

It would be great if you had something that was similar to that, that is one great beer. Plus 7+% alcohol.

HOPS!!!

Fuggle
Goldings
Challenger
And a new American Hi alfa Newport for bitterness.

I wll be purchasing some of the fruity american ones in January,

Cheers!!!

Carlos

Sounds Great! Love the leaf Goldings! I think they came from Kent in the UK.
Wild Goose used to use them in a hop percolator which was like a Huge coffee pot.....I cant describe the incredible aroma in there when the Goose was steeping......then it was pumped to the open fermenting tank, Good Times!

I'm really excited for you to get rolling!

Cheers!

:buddies:

...Please make an IPA and British Style Ale! :buddies:

Definitely need an IPA or imperial IPA. And on the growlers, Carlos will probably require we use the Ruddy Duck-provided (and hopefully "logo-ed") growlers.

Dec/Jan, eh? Well, I think we can wait, but we'll all be a bit thirstier. :drool:

Definitely need an IPA or imperial IPA. And on the growlers, Carlos will probably require we use the Ruddy Duck-provided (and hopefully "logo-ed") growlers.

Dec/Jan, eh? Well, I think we can wait, but we'll all be a bit thirstier. :drool:

Amen! Lets have a English Style IPA like Wild Goose made back in the old days on the Eastern Shore in Open Fermenters! As long as I'm wishing I want a Hefeweitzen just like Brooklyn Brewing Co. Makes....Unfiltered Draft Banana Syrup :buddies:

Thanks AK!!!

May be December/January...

I know. I'm anxious too...

Carlos

I just drove by there yesterday. It's really coming along nicely. It looks great, Carlos. Hubby & I can't wait for you guys to open. :buddies:

I hate to say this but any decent brewpub I've ever been to does NOT serve pizza. If you want pizza and beer, go to Pizza Hut.

Carlos, you have your work cut out for you. I'll be there! :buddies:

You may need to make a trip to Dogfish Head. One of the top micro breweries in the country and some great woodgrilled pizza.

Carlos,

Glad to hear you're opening soon. The vanilla porter sounds interesting.

Any word on a timeline for opening?

any word?

Every morning I drive by I picture myself sitting at the bar drinking a nice micro brew and eating a slice.

I would love to tell you that we will open soon, but we are going to have to wait a bit longer.
Once we open we will be around for a Long time!!!
I'll let you know when we get closer.
Cheers.
Carlos

Any news as when you'll open? January , February? I heard the Hilton is strugglling and you might not open after all?
That would really be sad!
I would love to tell you that we will open soon, but we are going to have to wait a bit longer.
Once we open we will be around for a Long time!!!
I'll let you know when we get closer.
Cheers.
Carlos

Any news about the Ruddy duck? Is it still happening? I heard the Hilton is going out of business!!!

Any news about the Ruddy duck? Is it still happening? I heard the Hilton is going out of business!!!

You have been here since 2006 and these are your first 2 posts :clap:. You must be really concerned.

You have been here since 2006 and these are your first 2 posts :clap:. You must be really concerned.

Maybe steve's a bad ass little renegade and she's been a little busy. :lol:

Maybe I'm not REALLY concerned, maybe I'm just curious or moderatly concerned, is that a problem? Can I post my questions without fear of being judged?
Thank youYou have been here since 2006 and these are your first 2 posts :clap:. You must be really concerned.

Maybe I'm not REALLY concerned, maybe I'm just curious or moderatly concerned, is that a problem? Can I post my questions without fear of being judged? Thank youBoy are you about to get your feelings hurt. :poorbaby: :killingme

I just want to have a fresh brewed beer whithout having to drive to Bethesda, that's my main concern! Excuse me, I didn't mean to upset anyone here . You must be having a bad day.:howdy:You have been here since 2006 and these are your first 2 posts :clap:. You must be really concerned.

I just want to have a fresh brewed beer whithout having to drive to Bethesda, that's my main concern! Excuse me, I didn't mean to upset anyone here . You must be having a bad day.:howdy:

I wasn't mean was I :confused: Trust me, I'm looking forward to it opening also, it's not to far from my house.

I just want to have a fresh brewed beer whithout having to drive to Bethesda, that's my main concern! Excuse me, I didn't mean to upset anyone here . You must be having a bad day.:howdy:You can go to Alexandria, VA. or Bowie. Closer.

Any news about the Ruddy duck? Is it still happening? I heard the Hilton is going out of business!!!

From what I understand things are still moving forward on the RD. As for the Hilton I am pretty sure they are not going anywhere. The owner has several other properties as well. The Hilton Garden has only been opened for a year now and although occupancy rates are down right now I am sure things will turn around after the holidays.

We have been wondering the same thing. It's amazing how quick some things go up and open and how slow it is for other places.

We have been wondering the same thing. It's amazing how quick some things go up and open and how slow it is for other places.

We have worked on several restaurant projects and it seems that are chains or the ones going in shopping centers go fast. But every one that we have worked on the is a one off and is standalone seems to take forever.

Any news about the Ruddy duck? Is it still happening? I heard the Hilton is going out of business!!!

I comment on that hotel all the time. The parking lot is always empty.

We have had some problems, don't want to blame anybody, that delayed construction almost 2 months...
Just wanted to let you know that it might take a bit longer but you will not be disappointed.
By the way, so you know straight from the source, the Hilton Garden Inn is doing very well. The parking lot looks empty during the day but it is also big, we allowed all the extra space for the restaurant.
I'll have some good news for you shortly!!!
Cheers
Carlos

Good to hear. Looking forward to it.

Good to hear. Looking forward to it.

:yeahthat:

We have had some problems, don't want to blame anybody, that delayed construction almost 2 months...
Just wanted to let you know that it might take a bit longer but you will not be disappointed.
By the way, so you know straight from the source, the Hilton Garden Inn is doing very well. The parking lot looks empty during the day but it is also big, we allowed all the extra space for the restaurant.
I'll have some good news for you shortly!!!
Cheers
Carlos



You hiring bartenders yet?


I'm a crowd pleaser. I'll even wear booty-shorts and dance on the bar if the crowd calls for it.













And believe me - they will call for it. :hot:

Hey, Carlos, it's good to hear from you and to know that the restaurant is still on track. With the economy going downhill, we were getting worried.

I hope the restaurant is good and that it does well!

Carlos,
Thanks for all of the info on your new restaurant.
It looks like you've got a lot of interest. I have a few menu questions. Please describe your pizzas: Are they a thick chicago style or more of a thin New York Style? Could you give us some of the prices for your different sized pizzas as well as prices for growler refills (could you add your menu to your website?)? I used to go to Ramshead every week when I lived in Annapolis for growler refills and I would love to do that with you all. I just moved down to the Solomon's area and I think that you are going to be a great addition to the neighborhood.
Last question, is there any chance of the hilton having a shuttle service to take all of us southern marylanders home after spending all day at your brewery?

LOOKING GOOD!!

:buddies::buddies::buddies::buddies::buddies::buddies:

cant wait..

LOOKING GOOD!!

:buddies::buddies::buddies::buddies::buddies::buddies:

cant wait..

me too :buddies:

Carlos,
Thanks for all of the info on your new restaurant.
It looks like you've got a lot of interest. I have a few menu questions. Please describe your pizzas: Are they a thick chicago style or more of a thin New York Style? Could you give us some of the prices for your different sized pizzas as well as prices for growler refills (could you add your menu to your website?)? I used to go to Ramshead every week when I lived in Annapolis for growler refills and I would love to do that with you all. I just moved down to the Solomon's area and I think that you are going to be a great addition to the neighborhood.
Last question, is there any chance of the hilton having a shuttle service to take all of us southern marylanders home after spending all day at your brewery?

Hi EZMac!!!
The pizzas are going to be New York/Italian style, but we are also thinking of doing some thick crust ones and foccacias.
Check:NEWS at QUALITY STREET: Chef Carlos from the Ruddy Duck (http://qualitystreetkitchen.blogspot.com/2008/03/chef-carlos-from-ruddy-duck.html) and NEWS at QUALITY STREET: Chef Carlos from the Ruddy Duck Joins Us for a Sneak Preview (http://qualitystreetkitchen.blogspot.com/2008/06/chef-carlos-from-ruddy-duck-joins-us.html).
We will soon have the menu posted online with prices. Refillin a Growler would be about $12. About the Hilton's shuttle I'm sure that we can work something out.
Hope to meet you soon.
Carlos

Got an email that said April or May :buddies: can't wait.

I got that email too.. It said i get a free beer... :buddies::buddies:

Today I took a tour of the Hilton Garden Inn for an event we are planning and was told that the latest opening will be "around Easter" . The restaurant and hotel are linked in the business sense and there will be room delivery from the restaurant to the hotel for guests who request .

The hotel sales manager is named Paula. She's new to this hotel and she's really fantastic.
Paula is anticipating a great business with the hotel and restaurant.

If you're trying to secure a block of rooms for a family event, you will be pleased with her and the special offers she has.

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Today I drove by the Ruddy Duck and it was still not open. Sadly I drank a bottled beer.

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Today I drove by the Ruddy Duck and it was still not open. Sadly I drank a bottled beer.


What a bummer!! another weekend.. now local brew.. :frown::mad::cds:

Going by recently, I noticed the two large stainless steel vessels that had been in the parking lot have gone, i assume inside, which implies that things are moving along inside:)

Going by recently, I noticed the two large stainless steel vessels that had been in the parking lot have gone, i assume inside, which implies that things are moving along inside:)

I hope they scrub them good :lol:

any word yet on the opening?

Hi everybody!!!

Just wanted to let you know that we will start our hiring process.
We will do a job fair on:

April 8th from 10 am -2 pm
April 9th from 10 am -2 pm and 6pm-8 pm

At the Hilton Garden Inn Solomons, MD

Looking forward to seeing you there.

Carlos

Hi everybody!!!

Just wanted to let you know that we will start our hiring process.
We will do a job fair on:

April 8th from 10 am -2 pm
April 9th from 10 am -2 pm and 6pm-8 pm

At the Hilton Garden Inn Solomons, MD

Looking forward to seeing you there.

Carlos

Drove by there just this afternoon and wondered out loud when it would be opening up. Good to know! :yay:

Carlos, I do hope you will be opening soon. Every day on my way into work I notice the progress and can almost taste the delicious taste of beer. I will be an almost daily visitor and can't wait to meet ya.

Me and my friend are waiting.........

Me and my friend are waiting.........

Great picture!!!

The more you are anxious the more we get anxious.

We are almost there but we still have to go through a lot of inspections and equipment testing. Opening a brewery is not easy and we want to make it just right.

The place is looking wonderfull and the people that showed up to our Job Fair are fantastic. We had almost 600 applicants.

Please be patient, once we open we will be around for a long time.

Carlos

:cheers:

Take your time Carlos, we know you cant rush good beer:) :buddies:

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My brother applied but with 600 applicants that's going to be a tough job to land. Can't wait to sit at the bar!

This will be a nice stop on the way home after a 12 hour shift in DC! Cant wait!

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My brother applied but with 600 applicants that's going to be a tough job to land. Can't wait to sit at the bar!

I went and applied to. I can tell you that they didn't have 600 applicants there.

I went and applied to. I can tell you that they didn't have 600 applicants there.


Really? How did you figure that out?

Really? How did you figure that out?

easy there where not 600 people there when I went to the interview. I guess other people could have came in to interview after I left.

easy there where not 600 people there when I went to the interview. I guess other people could have came in to interview after I left.


Or before or even over the course of the two days interviews were being conducted?

Has anyone heard from management who went to the job fair? Any "call backs"?

To the above poster(s):

There were over 600 applicants. The lead chef conducting the interviews said so, and many of the application forms had numbers on them, at least on the second day of the job fair. I was number 441.

If I recall correctly he said they had about 300 the first day, so the total is probably more on the 700 side.

Best of luck :buddies:

I stopped by the Hilton Garden Inn to make a reservation on the first day of the job fair. The hotel had people directing the applicants and there were people lined up and people coming in groups to apply. The parking lot was full of cars.


Jennifer at the hotel stated the RD would be open around May 25. I think they are striving for a Memorial Day Grand Opening.

Wonder if us VIDs get invites to a "soft opening" prior to the grand opening? I know this duck can keep his bill sealed:)

Wonder if us VIDs get invites to a "soft opening" prior to the grand opening? I know this duck can keep his bill sealed:)

We will have two soft opening for family and friends. After that we will have a fund raising event and then we will sneek open, so we do it slowly and quietly...
It will probably be end of May... We will have a better date in two weeks. All the VID's will be the first ones to know, we have 1800 so far.

See you soon!!!
Carlos

You could've made a killing this past w/e with ppl opting to go to the Ruddy Duck instead of the Tiki, but I guess there's always next year.

We will have two soft opening for family and friends. After that we will have a fund raising event and then we will sneek open, so we do it slowly and quietly...
It will probably be end of May... We will have a better date in two weeks. All the VID's will be the first ones to know, we have 1800 so far.

See you soon!!!
Carlos


Woohooo!!!!!!

(checks email)

Drat!!!!!





(drums fingers on desk)..........


(checks email)...........

Darnit!!!!!!!!

Just kidding Carlos, take your time:coffee:

We will have two soft opening for family and friends. After that we will have a fund raising event and then we will sneek open, so we do it slowly and quietly...
It will probably be end of May... We will have a better date in two weeks. All the VID's will be the first ones to know, we have 1800 so far.

See you soon!!!
Carlos

Looking forward too it. I've been keeping tabs on the construction twice a day every day for what seems like 2 years now!

I've been hearing now that the opening is scheduled for the "end of May". Does this translate into "hopefully the end of May" or will the Ruddy Duck definitely be open by June 1?

Yesterday I was told by someone at the Hilton Garden Inn (who should know), that the opening date is May 29. She told me they had hoped to open it over Memorial Day weekend, but moved back to May 29. ....

*tap tap tap

Yesterday I was told by someone at the Hilton Garden Inn (who should know), that the opening date is May 29. She told me they had hoped to open it over Memorial Day weekend, but moved back to May 29. ....

*tap tap tap

Just curious. Why would the person at Hilton Garden Inn KNOW?

Just curious. Why would the person at Hilton Garden Inn KNOW?

I'm sure it is because they will have some kind of partnership and every guest who comes in there will ask about it. It is good business for the Ruddy Duck to be communicating with the Hilton.

Just curious. Why would the person at Hilton Garden Inn KNOW?

Because the Ruddy Duck is the associated with the Hilton. It is my understanding that the Ruddy Duck building is owned by the same people that own the Hilton. The guy below named Carlos and someone else are actually running it.

Because the Ruddy Duck is the associated with the Hilton. It is my understanding that the Ruddy Duck building is owned by the same people that own the Hilton. The guy below named Carlos and someone else are actually running it.

Here Carlos!!!

Yes, the Hotel and Ruddy are part of the same family.
I built the Hilton Garden and have a great relationship with Allen the GM and his wonderful staff!!! We are there every day interviewing and prepping the food that will make Rudy Duck one of a kind.
We are going through a lot right now, but if we can get everything straight by Friday we are starting to brew on Saturday. YES!!! at last
We will start with traditional English pale ale, with English and German grains and a great British yeast strain. Then we'll brew a Kolsch style or golden ale, clear crisp very refreshing light gold ale with a lot of character. Third batch will be Belgium style wheat, imported yeast and the best wheat beer Jonathan, the brewer, has ever made. From there "You name it" we can make any style of beer you want.
The food... Wait to taste Jay's and Marlin's creations and for Sunday brunch an authentic Southern cuisine with grits, eggs, shrimp, bacon stuffed jalapenos, breads, and lots more.

We are getting ready to open in about three weeks. We will let you know the exact date very soon.
Me and my partner Michael Kelley are looking forward to meeting you very soon.

Carlos :buddies:

ARE YOU RUDDY!!!

Here Carlos!!!

Yes, the Hotel and Ruddy are part of the same family.
I built the Hilton Garden and have a great relationship with Allen the GM and his wonderful staff!!! We are there every day interviewing and prepping the food that will make Rudy Duck one of a kind.
We are going through a lot right now, but if we can get everything straight by Friday we are starting to brew on Saturday. YES!!! at last
We will start with traditional English pale ale, with English and German grains and a great British yeast strain. Then we'll brew a Kolsch style or golden ale, clear crisp very refreshing light gold ale with a lot of character. Third batch will be Belgium style wheat, imported yeast and the best wheat beer Jonathan, the brewer, has ever made. From there "You name it" we can make any style of beer you want.
The food... Wait to taste Jay's and Marlin's creations and for Sunday brunch an authentic Southern cuisine with grits, eggs, shrimp, bacon stuffed jalapenos, breads, and lots more.

We are getting ready to open in about three weeks. We will let you know the exact date very soon.
Me and my partner Michael Kelley are looking forward to meeting you very soon.

Carlos :buddies:

ARE YOU RUDDY!!!

sounds fabulous! can't wait!

Here Carlos!!!

Yes, the Hotel and Ruddy are part of the same family.
I built the Hilton Garden and have a great relationship with Allen the GM and his wonderful staff!!! We are there every day interviewing and prepping the food that will make Rudy Duck one of a kind.
We are going through a lot right now, but if we can get everything straight by Friday we are starting to brew on Saturday. YES!!! at last
We will start with traditional English pale ale, with English and German grains and a great British yeast strain. Then we'll brew a Kolsch style or golden ale, clear crisp very refreshing light gold ale with a lot of character. Third batch will be Belgium style wheat, imported yeast and the best wheat beer Jonathan, the brewer, has ever made. From there "You name it" we can make any style of beer you want.
The food... Wait to taste Jay's and Marlin's creations and for Sunday brunch an authentic Southern cuisine with grits, eggs, shrimp, bacon stuffed jalapenos, breads, and lots more.

We are getting ready to open in about three weeks. We will let you know the exact date very soon.
Me and my partner Michael Kelley are looking forward to meeting you very soon.

Carlos :buddies:

ARE YOU RUDDY!!!

Carlos, if possible, could you take some pics of the start of the brewing process? I know Id love to see it.

Here Carlos!!!

Yes, the Hotel and Ruddy are part of the same family.
I built the Hilton Garden and have a great relationship with Allen the GM and his wonderful staff!!! We are there every day interviewing and prepping the food that will make Rudy Duck one of a kind.
We are going through a lot right now, but if we can get everything straight by Friday we are starting to brew on Saturday. YES!!! at last
We will start with traditional English pale ale, with English and German grains and a great British yeast strain. Then we'll brew a Kolsch style or golden ale, clear crisp very refreshing light gold ale with a lot of character. Third batch will be Belgium style wheat, imported yeast and the best wheat beer Jonathan, the brewer, has ever made. From there "You name it" we can make any style of beer you want.
The food... Wait to taste Jay's and Marlin's creations and for Sunday brunch an authentic Southern cuisine with grits, eggs, shrimp, bacon stuffed jalapenos, breads, and lots more.

We are getting ready to open in about three weeks. We will let you know the exact date very soon.
Me and my partner Michael Kelley are looking forward to meeting you very soon.

Carlos :buddies:

ARE YOU RUDDY!!!:clap: :buddies:

63989 Can't wait

Other than Drinking and Food... will there be other assorted entertainment happenings?

Here Carlos!!!

Yes, the Hotel and Ruddy are part of the same family.
I built the Hilton Garden and have a great relationship with Allen the GM and his wonderful staff!!! We are there every day interviewing and prepping the food that will make Rudy Duck one of a kind.
We are going through a lot right now, but if we can get everything straight by Friday we are starting to brew on Saturday. YES!!! at last
We will start with traditional English pale ale, with English and German grains and a great British yeast strain. Then we'll brew a Kolsch style or golden ale, clear crisp very refreshing light gold ale with a lot of character. Third batch will be Belgium style wheat, imported yeast and the best wheat beer Jonathan, the brewer, has ever made. From there "You name it" we can make any style of beer you want.
The food... Wait to taste Jay's and Marlin's creations and for Sunday brunch an authentic Southern cuisine with grits, eggs, shrimp, bacon stuffed jalapenos, breads, and lots more.

We are getting ready to open in about three weeks. We will let you know the exact date very soon.
Me and my partner Michael Kelley are looking forward to meeting you very soon.

Carlos :buddies:

ARE YOU RUDDY!!!

At what temprature will you serve your beer? Seeing how you are brewing beer from over yonder, cross the pond, will you serve it at just below room temp like they do or will it be nice and cold? I like mine cold...in a frosty glass if you please. TYVM. :buddies:

Was told that the opening is again delayed until June 8.... We had a big group coming in to town for a June 6 wedding and we had been hyping up the area with a new microbrewery ...

Really disappointed.

Was told that the opening is again delayed until June 8.... We had a big group coming in to town for a June 6 wedding and we had been hyping up the area with a new microbrewery ...

Really disappointed.
Ditto. I was psyched a year ago but now I've given up on the place. :boo:
When they do open, the beer better kick ass.

I started and finished a 298,000 sq. ft. commercial building in the time it's taken them to build this little place and they're still not done. :lmao:

Ditto. I was psyched a year ago but now I've given up on the place. :boo:
When they do open, the beer better kick ass.

I started and finished a 298,000 sq. ft. commercial building in the time it's taken them to build this little place and they're still not done. :lmao:

I don't think all of the delays are because of them. I was told that some of the delays are because of the county. No one has ever opened up a brewery in Calvert County, yet alone somd, so they were not sure on codes, regulations, etc. I did hear that this week they are doing private servings of food for practice and training purposes.

Hello!!!

Ruddy Duck is getting ready to open!!!

I know, lot's of anxiety and rumors are going around...

But we are getting closer, and when you see it you will realize why it took so long. Yes some economy factors and some complications in opening a new brewery, but we are not cutting any corners.

Three beers are now being brewed. We have had some problems getting started...

The food is looking great!!!

Almost 60 phenomenal employees are being trained.

We will try to go very slowly with the opening so we can train and learn from our own mistakes.

In two weeks from now we are going to be Ruddy to Rock!!!

Are U Ruddy???

:buddies:

Two weeks means two months........

Ditto. I was psyched a year ago but now I've given up on the place. :boo:
When they do open, the beer better kick ass.

I started and finished a 298,000 sq. ft. commercial building in the time it's taken them to build this little place and they're still not done. :lmao:

:lmao:

Hello!!!

Ruddy Duck is getting ready to open!!!

I know, lot's of anxiety and rumors are going around...

But we are getting closer, and when you see it you will realize why it took so long. Yes some economy factors and some complications in opening a new brewery, but we are not cutting any corners.

Three beers are now being brewed. We have had some problems getting started...

The food is looking great!!!

Almost 60 phenomenal employees are being trained.

We will try to go very slowly with the opening so we can train and learn from our own mistakes.

In two weeks from now we are going to be Ruddy to Rock!!!

Are U Ruddy???

:buddies:

60 employees? Where the hell are the customers going to sit?

Hello!!!

Ruddy Duck is getting ready to open!!!

I know, lot's of anxiety and rumors are going around...

But we are getting closer, and when you see it you will realize why it took so long. Yes some economy factors and some complications in opening a new brewery, but we are not cutting any corners.

Three beers are now being brewed. We have had some problems getting started...

The food is looking great!!!

Almost 60 phenomenal employees are being trained.

We will try to go very slowly with the opening so we can train and learn from our own mistakes.

In two weeks from now we are going to be Ruddy to Rock!!!

Are U Ruddy???

:buddies:

Two weeks means two months........

With all that, two months sounds about right.

Other than Drinking and Food... will there be other assorted entertainment happenings?

:buddies:

Are U Ruddy???

:buddies:


Been ready, lost interest, but will still go whenever it opens.

Been ready, lost interest, but will still go whenever it opens.

:yeahthat: but I'll probably wait a while before visiting. I really don't like the lines and waiting for any new place that opens around here. I'll give the dust time to settle.

:yeahthat: but I'll probably wait a while before visiting. I really don't like the lines and waiting for any new place that opens around here. I'll give the dust time to settle.

Yeah smart move. Although I do have to drive by it each work day......

The website says the 10th but it looks like it's
open tonight !

The Ruddy Duck Brewery and Grill, Solomons Maryland (http://www.ruddyduckbrewery.com/)

The website says the 10th but it looks like it's
open tonight !

The Ruddy Duck Brewery and Grill, Solomons Maryland (http://www.ruddyduckbrewery.com/)

I passed by yesterday and it looked like they were open then.

Just looked at the website, says Wednesday the 10th for the Grand Opening.

I was there last week working.

They had some private functions this weekend and planned on opening to the public today. I think the hopes were to work out any kinks in time for the weekend.

Freaking place is AWESOME inside. They did a great job.

Been ready, lost interest, but will still go whenever it opens.

Ditto.

they are open! we were in there for dinner tonight.

they are open! we were in there for dinner tonight.

Here Carlos,

Yes today Monday was our first day open, we tried to sneak open to practice a bit more before our First Grand opening Wednesday the 10th. Every day after that will be like a new Grand opening!!! So don't rush in, we want you to be able to experience "The Duck" without long waits and in a relax atmosphere.
On Wednesday California Bob will be playing starting at 8pm.
Are you Ruddy???
We have our Golden Ale and Belgium wheat on tap and some guest beers. In two weeks we'll have at least 5 of our beers ready. The menu is looking great.
Please let us know if you don't like something or if you are not 100% comfortable with the service. We want lo learn from you so you can have a wonderfull experience!!!
See you
Carlos

Here Carlos,

Yes today Monday was our first day open, we tried to sneak open to practice a bit more before our First Grand opening Wednesday the 10th. Every day after that will be like a new Grand opening!!! So don't rush in, we want you to be able to experience "The Duck" without long waits and in a relax atmosphere.
On Wednesday California Bob will be playing starting at 8pm.
Are you Ruddy???
We have our Golden Ale and Belgium wheat on tap and some guest beers. In two weeks we'll have at least 5 of our beers ready. The menu is looking great.
Please let us know if you don't like something or if you are not 100% comfortable with the service. We want lo learn from you so you can have a wonderfull experience!!!
See you
Carlos

Do you need an offical beer taster???? I will do fo free. :killingme

Here Carlos,

Yes today Monday was our first day open, we tried to sneak open to practice a bit more before our First Grand opening Wednesday the 10th. Every day after that will be like a new Grand opening!!! So don't rush in, we want you to be able to experience "The Duck" without long waits and in a relax atmosphere.
On Wednesday California Bob will be playing starting at 8pm.
Are you Ruddy???
We have our Golden Ale and Belgium wheat on tap and some guest beers. In two weeks we'll have at least 5 of our beers ready. The menu is looking great.
Please let us know if you don't like something or if you are not 100% comfortable with the service. We want lo learn from you so you can have a wonderfull experience!!!
See you
Carlos
I'm on your mailing list and hadn't heard a thing. :ohwell:

Ill have to go after work today. Anyone else want to come?

Same here. :cheers:

Hubby & I can't wait to check out this new place. Gotta love a good brew house and NY style pizza. The menu looks great, lots of choices.

The grand opening (Wed) is our 2 year anniversary. I wonder if it's too short of notice to get the inlaws or my Mom down here to watch the baby? Hmmmmm. :buddies: We'll be checking it out in the near future, no doubt.

Ill have to go after work today. Anyone else want to come?

What time? I will have to make this my Man Night. LOL I have plans for tomorrow.

around 5ish

I'm on your mailing list and hadn't heard a thing. :ohwell:


:yeahthat: :ohwell:

around 5ish

I will check with the better half and see if she has any plans for me.

I'm on your mailing list and hadn't heard a thing. :ohwell:

me either but :flowers:

Fix your website! First time I have looked at it.. but opening is not spelled openning.. Things like that drive me crazy :lol:

Looking forward to trying it out!

What time do you open? Are you open for lunch?

Hi LUBS!

Hi LUBS!

Hi SEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAaaa

What time do you open? Are you open for lunch?

Let me know when you are going for lunch- I may try to meet you there!

Hi SEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAaaa

We should try and revive the chat room.

Let me know when you are going for lunch- I may try to meet you there!

WHEW!!!! I thought you were gonna say something about the :gossip: I don't want to say the actual word :lol:

Lunch would be great. The website doesn't show the hours they are open except for the Grand Opening at that shows 4pm.

I will have to make this my Man Night.
Your wife allows such a thing?

Your wife allows such a thing?

Please, he will just slap her and tell her to shut up and be naked when he gets back home.

Please, he will just slap her and tell her to shut up and be naked when he gets back home.

You gonna' take that, tyky? :snacks:

I'm on your mailing list and hadn't heard a thing. :ohwell:

:yeahthat: :ohwell:

me eitherNope, no email here either.
I'll try em out though.

Please, he will just slap her and tell her to shut up and be naked when he gets back home.

:killingme:killingme:killingme:killingme

You gonna' take that, tyky? :snacks:

depends on where he slaps me :really:

depends on where he slaps me :really:

Hell yeah :high5: Work you dirty (lucky) bastard :lol:

depends on where he slaps me :really:


:hot::hot:

Hell yeah :high5: Work you dirty (lucky) bastard :lol:

:yeahthat:

I'm ruddy!!!!!

I'm ruddy!!!!!

Come on up tonight and hang out we will all be there. Show us that there is a human side to you and maybe you will have a good time.

Come on up tonight we will all be there. Show us that there is a human side to you.

Are you bringing B? My B wants to know.

Are you bringing B? My B wants to know.

No she works till 7.

I hope Rita and Rachel are there tonight. That will make it a great time.

No she works till 7.

Who all is coming?

No she works till 7.

maybe i can come tonight and be a B. hey work, u and B wanna drive me?? :wink:

maybe i can come tonight and be a B. hey work, u and B wanna drive me?? :wink:

:hot: I bet DN and Work would love to have sex with you.

:hot: I bet DN and Work would love to have sex with you.

you've told them about me?

you've told them about me?

:whistle:

:whistle:

BTW don't forget, I have your balls

It looks like we are heading that way but we will be a little late. Tyky is trying to find somewhere to stash the kids for an hour or so.

Beta if you want to ride with us thats cool. We are not staying real late. Just getting some food and a beer or two. It's a school night. :killingme

Who all is coming?

:howdy:

It looks like we are heading that way but we will be a little late. Tyky is trying to find somewhere to stash the kids for an hour or so.

Beta if you want to ride with us thats cool. We are not staying real late. Just getting some food and a beer or two. It's a school night. :killingme

Can you find a place to stash my kids too?

What time is everyone going?

What time is everyone going?

We are proabably looking at around 5:30 or so. I think dn is getting there around 5:00.

:howdy:

Im serious come on up. Have a beer with us.

:yahoo: I got me a sitter :getdown:

:yahoo: I got me a sitter :getdown:

Beta?

:buddies:Beta?

HELL NO!! He can't even handle 5 minutes!

:buddies:

HELL NO!! He can't even handle 5 minutes!

We are stuck in traffic. Be there soon