If planning a vacation to Annapolis, Maryland, then many exciting opportunities for recreation and relaxation will be waiting visitors. Plans could include seeing the historic Maritime Museum, the Marine Art Gallery or visiting the Annapolis Summer Garden Theater. Travelers should bring their golf clubs and practice some swings at local courses, such as the Annapolis Golf Club, the Sherwood Forest Club or the Heritage Harbour Country Club. However, at the end of the day, visitors may want to choose to recharge and relax at one of the local fondue restaurants.
The Melting Pot
The Melting Pot is a national chain that specializes in a wide variety of fondue. The Annapolis Melting Pot location offers several different types of cheese, broth, vegetarian and desert fondue. A sampling of the menu ranges from traditional Swiss cheese, spinach artichoke, wine-based broths, cookies and cream, bananas foster, dark chocolate. Liqueurs can also be mixed with melted chocolate fondue flavors. The Melting Pot also offers an extensive wine list with half price bottles on Thursday nights. Other specials include Girls' Night Out and Late Night Chocolate. The golf course at the Doubletree Hotel is the nearest course to The Melting Pot at half a mile away.
The Melting Pot
2348 Solomons Island Road
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 266-8004
meltingpot.com
Grand Cru
The Grand Cru Wine Bar and cafe is a traditional European restaurant that also specializes in fondue. Fondue choices include dark Belgium chocolate or cave aged gruyere with a white wine sauce. The Fondue can either be served for one or at a reduced price for each additional diner. Other menu options include seared duck breast, wild mushroom orzo and braised lamb shank. As a wine bar, the Grand Cru also offers retail priced bottles with an additional corkage fee and over forty different types of bottled beer. The Washington Golf and Country Club is the nearest golf course at a little more than two miles away.
Grand Cru Wine Bar and Cafe
4401 Wilson Blvd.
Arlington, VA 22203
(703) 243-7900
grandcru-wine.com
Corks
Corks is an upscale wine bar and continental bistro. Corks was named as the Best Fondue by "Baltimore" magazine in 2009. Corks offers three different varieties of fondue including the Blue Blend, which is labeled as a "gorgonzola extravaganza." The South Charles Blend, which is combination of white cheddar, gouda and gruyere. Lastly, Corks also offers a signature House Blend. Fondue is also served with bread for dipping. The menu changes seasonally as the restaurant strives to include fresh and local ingredients in all of its dishes. Weekly specials include sushi night, reduced pasta dishes, half-priced steaks and half-priced foie gras. The restaurant also features cooking classes twice each month covering cooking with chocolate, condiment-making, sauces and soups. The Carol Park golf course is the nearest golfing option at less than two miles away.
Corks
1026 South Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21230-4008
(410) 752-3810
corksrestaurant.com
About The Author
Shane Ambro is a writer from Asheville, NC who specializes in the adventure of life. Ambro works as a life-creativity coach, adventure facilitator, environmental educator, and musician. He has degrees from the University of North Carolina at Asheville as well as Montreat College in history, music and outdoor education.
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