A Visit to Ellicott City

Two Fridays ago, after a delicious breakfast of Carmelized Banana French Toast (!) at the Yorktowne Hotel, my sister whisked me away for the day to a lovely little town in Maryland - historic Ellicott City - as her birthday present to me. It's a quaint place built on seven hills on the outskirts of Baltimore and is a delight to the eyes and tastebuds as it's full of lovely shops and delicious eateries.


We spent the morning browsing all the shops including one with the reputation of being the first duplex home in America. Each side of the house-turned-gift-shop had four floors connected with menacingly steep steps and a fireplace in every room.


Sweet Elizabeth Jane's was one of my favorite shops . . .



And Vintage Girls was fun, too . . .



We ended our visit with lunch at Johnny's Bistro where I had a Grilled Vegetable Panini and the two of us shared this decandent cake called "Over the Moon." Though the photo isn't the best, can you see the piece of chocolate on topped carved into the shape a crescent moon?! A perfect ending to a perfect day - thanks again, Sis!!