Not everything is bad in Columbia, just the places I go, the services I purchase, and the people with whom I inevitably interact. However, there are a few places that get Cranky's "Seal of Approval."
Merchants Tire on Berger Rd.
Pros:
1. Good people that know what they are doing.
2. They are fast.
3. They have good warranties
Cons:
1. Hidden on Berger Rd
2. Not a full-service mechanic. Oil, tires, brakes only. If someone knows a good full-service mechanic please post it.
Frisco Grill - 8865 Stanford Blvd
Pros:
1. Beers! This is the only place in Columbia that has local brews, and other hard-to-find beers. They don't serve Bud, Coors, or any other crappy American brands.
2. Tuesday Night Trivia. I have a big brain, do you? Works less with more beer; luckily everyone else playing is in the same boat.
Cons:
1. New wait staff. Beer service can be spotty at times, however, this place is better than most in Columbia.
Essential Family Chiropractic
Pros:
1. If you're broken like Cranky, this is the place to go. All the cool kids are doing it.
2. Friendly place.
Cons:
1. None
Barbeques Galore
Pros:
1. Really cool custom grills. So cool Cranky had to buy one.
2. Sauce from all over the country. If you haven't tried Gates Sauce from Kansas City, you're missing out.
Cons:
1. Weekend Manager guy is a little off.
If you think you know of a place that will pass the Cranky Test, send it in and I'll rate it.
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In case you are broken and your insurance doesn't cover Essential Family, Dabbs Chiropractic is also good. The mechanic I can't help you with, but Rocky Run brews their own and has ongoing trivia. For gyms, Lifetime Fitness kicks butt. 24/7 and tons of equipment. Very nice, and better than the Columbia Association offerings. Glad to see you are finding things you like!
You should try Clydes on the waterfront in Town Center. Their burgers and wings are really good. And I would have to agree with adrienne about the LifeTime Fitness. The CA gyms are not even close to being on the level of the LT fitness.
Coming from Northern VA, I have a special place in my heart for Clyde's. Sadly, the Columbia Clyde's fails to deliver the true Clyde's experience. No oysters, no pitchers of filtered water, no delicious seafood specials (least not either of the 2 times I ate there). And the service made us *cranky*...
Clyde's is spotty. I've done some 'shadow shopper' assignments there if that makes anyone feel better. The first time was fantastic and the filtered water was indeed present. Other times I don't even get a basket of bread. I'm not a fan of seafood so the oysters don't bother me. But the Chevy Chase location wasn't much better.
Try British American, also hidden off Berger Road
Something that keeps me from being cranky is Taglines Comedy Club every thursday night inside the Fire Rock Grill in Oakland Mills. Columbia MD www.taglinescomedy.com
For Crankiness try Taglines Comedy Club every thursday night inside the Fire Rock Grill in Oakland Mills. www.taglinescomedy.com
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