"Tell me what you miss most," Ava Fremont, a witness to a murder, signs and expresses to Detective…read moreFrank Shaw, who recently lost his hearing, in Director Brad Anderson's 2024 film, The Silent Hour. "My daughter, S A M," Shaw signs back, "playing guitar," as he makes hand motions. "Being able to hear that." "You don't need to. Every spring, I go to the Boston Pops." "Why?" Frank asks disconsolately. "To watch...the feeling...the musicians...to see their joy. It's enough. To see that, to share it." Watching Ava recapture physically not just the performance in her retelling but the appreciation from both musicians and concert-goers alike, Frank starts to rediscover hope, even as he and Ava try to stay alive from the killers hunting them. The appetizers, entrees, and desserts from Eataliano Market & Deli, located at 5325 Phelps Luck Drive in Columbia, Maryland, prompt similarly unexpected overflows of culinary memories and joy. Upon our first visit of what we hope will be many, my wife and I placed the following takeout order: 1 order of Baked Meatballs 2 orders of Garlic Bread 1 ten-inch Empire Pie (I requested no ricotta or extra virgin olive oil) 1 order of Rigatoni Meatballs alla Vodka 1 order of Spaghetti with Homemade Meat Sauce 1 slice of Limoncello Mascarpone Cake 1 slice of Pistachio Cheesecake The garlic bread and pistachio cheesecake alone conjured spectacular reminisces. The pizza is the best we've had in Maryland, although my wife regretted my choice of no ricotta; and we would gladly reorder our pasta dishes if we didn't have many more entrees that we want to try.

HIDDEN GEM!!!! I…read morestumbled across this place while visiting Columbia, MD. I was craving a good cheesesteak, so I did what any responsible foodie would do--I consulted Google. This place kept popping up, so I figured the internet couldn't be wrong... at least not this time. The restaurant is tucked away in what feels like a residential area, making it a true hidden gem. The parking situation, however, deserves its own reality show. Spaces are limited, and getting in and out of the parking lot felt like I was participating in an advanced driving course. The establishment offers nice seating, but don't expect a formal dining experience. You place your order at the counter and then find your own seat. When we arrived, the place was packed with people ordering and eating. That's usually a good sign, and at that point I knew we had either found the jackpot or everyone in Columbia had the exact same cheesesteak craving. Because of the crowd, ordering took a little while. The dining area was also in need of some attention--we ended up cleaning our own table before sitting down. The food took longer than expected to arrive, but as soon as I took the first bite, all was forgiven. We ordered two cheesesteaks and a personal pepperoni pizza. The cheesesteaks were absolutely loaded with perfectly grilled meat, topped with grilled onions and peppers, all served on a warm, soft hoagie roll. Every bite was packed with flavor and required at least a few extra napkins. The personal pepperoni pizza was also excellent. I'd describe it as a traditional thin-crust pizza with the perfect balance of sauce, cheese, and pepperoni. No ingredient was trying to steal the spotlight--it was a well-rehearsed pizza ensemble. As I said from the beginning, this place is a hidden gem. The food alone is worth the trip. The only reason I gave it 4 out of 5 stars instead of 5 is because of the challenging parking situation and the dining area's cleanliness and service. Fix those two issues, and this place might just become my new definition of a cheesesteak pilgrimage destination

This is the second time we came here for dinner. The food is always delicious, the service always…read moregreat too and the ambiance has a cozy feel to it, even though it's kinda big inside. Daughter and I split a Caesar salad (huge salad), we did ask for additional dressing. We also ordered the chicken francese, I had it with pasta and she had it with potatoes, husband got rigatoni with some kind of cream sauce, all excellent dishes, including salad. Portions are large, great to have such delicious leftovers. Prices are decent too, not overpriced. No complaints about anything and will be back I'm sure!

My review has a picture of our waiter because he truly was the best part of our evening. His name…read moreis Juan. The food was pretty good, but Juan's service is what made the night memorable. When he asked if we were celebrating anything, my husband mentioned it was my birthday (even though I wasn't really in the mood to celebrate. Before we left, Juan surprised me by bringing out a beautiful birthday dessert. He even sang "Happy Birthday," and it honestly meant more than I expected. I had come in feeling a little down, but his kindness, attentiveness, and genuine spirit completely shifted my mood. I walked out feeling so much better than when I walked in--and that's something special. Great service can make all the difference, and Juan did exactly that. Shoutout to him--if you visit Maggiano's in Columbia definitely ask for Juan. You won't regret it.

The front bar at Cured is a great spot for a beer, but the real magic is behind the door near the…read morebathrooms. Once you step into the speakeasy in the back, you're in a different era. The whiskey and bourbon selection is the most massive, well-curated collection I've ever seen--it makes a standard liquor store look like a gas station shelf. The bartenders actually know their stuff, too. I It's dark, the jazz is live, and the drinks are lethal. It's the only place in Columbia where I can sit in at the bar or a table and feel like I'm running a bootlegging empire instead of just hiding from the mall traffic.

Beautiful upscale jazz restaurant located with Cured. I recommend dressing nice but it's not…read morerequired. They normally have live jazz, whether it's a band or a single performer. Service is exemplary. Plenty of food options, and some lovely choices. The octopus appetizer is the only thing I wouldn't suggest as it was rubbery and lacked flavor.

Good Italian food, nice service, nice live music…read more Friends had told us of the musician playing at Tino's Italian Bistro on a Wednesday in Dec 2025, and we've enjoyed Tino's food before, so we headed over. It's a pretty big place with a bar and booths on the left, and another area of booths on the right. We were greeted and seated quickly by the hosts, and as we asked, we landed near the performer in the area to the right. The place was busy around 6pm, and friendly server quickly got menus for us, and within a few minutes, we had our drinks: a lovely $13 Maple Walnut Old Fashioned, fiery intense Makers Mark sweetened a little by maple syrup and focussed with walnut bitters. And a bright $13 Pom Pom Fizz, earthy gin with pomegranate juice, prosecco, and i think some lime juice. Both were well crafted , balanced, and refreshing. They started us with a sliced long narrow loaf of hot filone bread, with one of our Italian favorites, warm pinzimonio dipping oil: fresh aromatic olive oil with a pinch of mixed rich parmesan crumbles, zingy red-pepper flakes, and savory green herbs. It is tempting to make our whole meal of this! We had the $19 salmon & spinach in oil & garlic, from Tino's "lighter fare" menu. This was a huge filet, tender inside with a lovely deep crosshatch char on the surface. Quite perfect! And we asked for a customized $14 sandwich: Tino's offers a steak & cheese on chewy crusty hoagie roll, and we asked for added sautéed green peppers, with the generous cheese, sliced red onion and tomato, and lettuce on the side. The generous thin-sliced beef was tender and sweet cooked just right. The tasty lightly-seasoned fries were piping hot, and soft inside. We were perfectly satisfied with our light meal, and we managed to take a good amount home for later. The skilled musician, Bruce Casteel, played 5 to 7pm, a warm selection of familiar acoustic jazz, easy and fun to listen to. We'll return both for this musician and for the wide menu of flavorful food. You drive into the strip mall on Centre Park Dr just north of Old Annapolis Rd (MD-108), then turn left like you are going to the convenience store and keep driving around to the ample parking lot for Tino's. You can also easily get here off MD-100 at Executive Park Dr, winding via the non-highwqy Columbia 100 Parkway to Centre Park Dr.

Prices are way to high for the quality. Just as expensive as Maggianos but they don't charge for…read moreextra bread. Never a good sign when a restaurant charges for extra bread and oil.

Local spot, clean and open, friendly staff, delicious Neapolitan style pizzas and appetizers. Good…read moredrinks selections. Pizzas came out fast, hot, and tasty. Good place to get some yum yum while watching sports games. Highly recommend.

I find the pizzas here to be quite expensive- I tried a make your own pizza once with Italian cream…read moresauce, grueyere cheese, caramelized onions, and eggplant. It was an excellent combination. The eggplant is fried (or deep fried maybe) and has a really nice taste- the caramelized onions have a bit of spice to them and a reddish color and they go well with the Gruyère. The pizza is cut into 4 slices which are huge and floppy, that I need to fold it slightly, but it's still an enjoyable slice. The crust is really nice- usually I don't eat the whole thing but with this it's not overly thick or oily, and the ends are edible instead of being dense blocks of cardboard. The ambience inside is nice and it's best to come by for a pickup in the middle of a weekday when it's empty to get a quick order.

Celebrated my birthday at Blackwall Columbia. We ordered the crabcakes sandwich with house fresh…read morecut fries. Meaty crabcake not loaded with fillers. Calamari was flash fried, crisp not greasy. Naya our server was excellent. She has a pleasant demeanor and really cares for her customers. She took the time to take a good pictures of us. Thank you Naya.

Food and cocktails were absolutely delicious. Adam R. was our server, and he did a great job. He…read morewas personable, efficient, and helpful. We loved the decor and atmosphere. It was easy to hold a conversation--not noisy.

The most pillowy naan I've had this side of the Atlantic!…read moreI'm very picky on what I consider to be good if not great Indian food. As I come from the curry capital of the UK. I grew up with every form of Indian cuisine already on my doorstep. From Goan to the less gravy based Pakistani foods. So I wasn't expecting much, when we needed to book somewhere close to the pavilion. However I was wrong. Everything g we ate was excellent. From the paneer sizzler to the wife's shrimp tika masala. The only criticism would be that we would have loved to have been asked if we wanted another wine. But the place was crazy busy due to the concert nearby. They were rushed. So I'll let it pass.

We stopped here for a a casual midweek date day and it was great! The restuarant is a smaller size…read morewhich made it feel intimate and personal. It also was a modern design that made this place feel a bit more upscale than typical Indian restaurants. After looking at menu and buffet, we chose the buffet which was a great choice! They had many delicious options to choose from including butter chicken, spinach paneer, Biryani rice, naan pizza, curry goat, and more. And it was all at a very affordable price. (And midday it wasn't super busy which could make it a nice family friendly option.) Our waiter was also very attentive to our needs and kind. Overall, it was a great time and I would highly recommend.

I sat on the porch and it was beautiful - peaceful, quiet, a perfect setting for a meal. The server…read morewas pleasant, informative, and professional. The food was really good! They make their own pasta and bread in-house, and use fresh, locally sourced produce. What more could you ask for? This was my second time visiting; the first time, several years ago the service was really slow and I'm happy to report things seem to have improved and it's now a really solid option. Not cheap, but what is any more? Well worth a visit.

chose this restaurant because of its strong ratings and decided to take my husband there for his…read morebirthday. Unfortunately, the experience was underwhelming overall. We started with the Grand Caviar tasting, which was the most expensive caviar option on the menu. For the price, I expected much more. The caviar was extremely salty, to the point where it felt like additional salt had been added on top. The tasting included three varieties of caviar. The caviar they used on one was the exact caviar they used in sushi. Our second appetizer, the tuna dish, was significantly better. While the presentation could have been more refined and visually appealing, the flavor exceeded expectations and was one of the stronger dishes we tried. For my entrée, I ordered the branzino. The fish itself was decent, but def not crispy but it was salty. The sauce was salty and the fish was salty making the entire plate feel like salt layered upon salt. Additionally, the skin was advertised as crispy, but it lacked the crisp texture I was expecting. My husband ordered the rainbow trout stuffed with crab. It was enjoyable and probably the most balanced entrée of the evening, though it wasn't particularly memorable. For sides, I ordered the wild mushrooms, and my husband chose the risotto. The risotto had good flavor but seemed slightly undercooked. The mushroom side was also on the salty side, and despite being described as "wild mushrooms," it consisted primarily of portobello mushroom.