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The Sweet Taste of Rheb's

April 06, 2009

This post is for you, chocolate lovers, because if you live in Baltimore and don't know Rheb's, you're really missing out.  When I was a child, my father used to stuff my Easter basket with Rheb's solid chocolate bunnies and buttercream eggs, and despite the fact that both treats were rich and enormous and sweet enough to blow out my pancreas forever, they were always gone long before the marshmallow chicks and jelly beans that--though loved when not so overshadowed--got lost in the grass at the bottom of my basket.  Even now, the thought of a Rheb's buttercream egg--so much better than any other cream-filled egg that I've tasted--makes me want to drive, zombie-like, to Wilkens Avenue, to Rheb's only remaining location.  For Easter candy, seriously, there is no comparison, though, of course, you need not celebrate Easter to indulge in Rheb's deliciousness.  Visit Rheb's for a vast assortment of creams, truffles, nuts, chews and crisps, all of which, I can assure you, are tasty.  And if you are in the market for an egg or a bunny, hurry up, because supplies are going fast.  When my husband and I dropped by a few days ago, small bunnies were pretty hard to come by, and the lines were starting to get rather long.  Around Easter or any other candy-heavy holiday, you can expect to wait a little while for your selections, but trust me . . . whatever you get will be worth the wait.  And anyway, I want to have to wait at Rheb's, because waiting means that other people love Rheb's chocolates, and if other people love them, perhaps they'll stay around forever.  I hope so, because I want to be able to humble the other candy in my children's Easter baskets for many years to come. 

 
Rheb's, 3352 Wilkens Avenue, Baltimore, MD, 410-644-4321 
 
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Weekend Highlights: 3/27 - 3/29

March 26, 2009

The weekend is now mere hours away, and I know that you're looking for fun stuff to do.  Wanna eat peanuts while oohing and aaahing over fire-eaters and tigers?  Wanna be tricked by Anansi, Brer Rabbit and the Leprechaun?  Wanna save some dough on kids' summer clothing?  With all of this weekend's scheduled activities--plus the ever-improving weather--you're bound to find something great to do around here this weekend.  Following are a few suggestions:

 
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents Over The Top - 1st Mariner Arena, 201 W. Baltimore St., Baltimore, 410-347-2020
Now through April 5; check with venue for show times
If your child digs tigers, is unafraid of clowns and is immune to intense doses of overstimulation, the circus just might be up his alley.  Get your tickets now, before they sell out, and plan, if you can, on taking the Light Rail.  Though the train, especially close to the Arena, will be crowded, it will be far less insane than the parking garages.  And probably a lot cheaper, too. 

Somefin' Fishy - Ladew Topiary Gardens, 3535 Jarrettsville Pike, Monkton, 410-557-9570, ext. 226
Friday, 12:30 p.m.; Ages: 2- 4 with adult; advanced reservations and payment are required
Ever wondered what happens when you cross a fish with a three-year-old?  Of course you have.  And now's your chance to learn the answer to this question, as well as the answers to many other questions about fish and nature.  Enjoy stories, a craft, a nature walk and a stroll through the beautiful gardens. 
 
Folktales, featuring Anansi, Brer Rabbit and the Leprechaun - Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture, 830 E. Pratt Street, Baltimore, 443-263-1801
Saturday, 3- 4 p.m.; Ages: 6- up
Join The Children's Theater Association as they tell, through drumming and comedy, the tales of three very sneaky tricksters. 
 
March Madness - Downtown Annapolis
Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Partake in some craziness of the non-basketball variety, as Annapolis busts out the sidewalk sales, the live entertainment and lots of yummy restaurant specials. 
 
Kids' Nearly New Consignment Sale - Ruhl Maryland National Guard Armory, 1035 York Rd, Towson
Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Pick up all manner of kids' stuff for cheap, cheap, cheap. 
 
Mr. Norman: Home on the Range - Port Discovery, 35 Market Place, Baltimore, 410-864-2668
Saturday, 1- 3 p.m.; Ages; 2- 10
Enjoy Mr. Norman's clever songs, and then stick around to make a Pony Express craft. 
 
Natural Egg Dyeing - Anita C. Leight Estuary Center, 700 Otter Point Rd., Abingdon, 410-612-1688
Sunday, 1- 2 p.m.; All ages (under 12 must be with adult)
Learn how to dye eggs as nature and the Easter Bunny intended.  No little colored tablets required! 
 
Have a fantastic weekend, everybody! 
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