Guess the Restaurant

Guess the Restaurant: Cheesesteak

How well do you know Severna Park restaurants?

In last week's Seen Around Town, Patch featured a holiday dog. Congratulations to Kathryn, who was the first person to correctly guess where in Severna Park the photo was taken—inside Mutt & Joe. This week, can you guess which Severna Park business this cheesesteak came from? Leave a comment to tell me where, and the first person to get it right wins … bragging rights. Exciting, I know. I will post the answer and the winner at the top of the next week’s column. Happy guessing!

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Chatting with Local Businesses

Chatting with Mutt & Joe Manager Heather Jones

Patch talked with Heather Jones about running a business in Severna Park.

The town of Severna Park is full of local businesses that provide great services for the community. In order to get a better sense of the owners and managers behind the businesses, Patch is introducing a new column. Severna Park Patch will talk with local business owners about life in Severna Park and how they got their start. First up, is Mutt & Joe. Mutt & Joe is a coffee shop and dog wash business located on Benfield Boulevard. Andy Smull owns the business, but Patch sat down with manager Heather Jones. Severna Park Patch: What is your favorite part about running a business in Severna Park? Heather Jones: I have to say the community—it’s great. We really love Severna Park. One of the main reasons I work in here is for the dogs. I love …

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Q. What Does Fido Want for Christmas? A. Antlers to Chew

Severna Park pet shops all agree that antlers are the chew toy of choice this season, along with other favorites sure to please even the most finicky pet.

Do you hang a stocking for your pet and fill it with special treats and toys for Christmas? (Answer on the poll below). In the meantime, learn what's hot in the pet snack and toy bins this year at Severna Park's pet stores. Antlers are moving quickly off the shelves, according to all three pet stores in the park, All for the Pet, Mutt & Joe Wash Dog, Drink Coffee and Petco Unleashed. "Antlers are a big seller, long-lasting, great for the teeth and they don't splinter," said Heather Jones, manager of Mutt & Joe on Benfield Road. The shop has a variety of antler sizes with pricing from $6 for small dogs to $20 for larger breeds. Pet owners' interest in antlers isn't new, but Andy Morris of All for the Pet in the center of town has noticed an…

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Bites Nearby: Time for Hot Chocolate

The colder weather brings in thoughts of warm drinks, here's a list of Severna Park and other shops that offer seasonal refreshments. Don't forget the whipped cream!

This week’s Bites Nearby is more of a “Sips Nearby” as we explore neighborhood cafes serving rich, steaming hot chocolate. The calendar says winter’s still weeks away, but as morning temperatures chill and darkness creeps earlier and earlier each evening, nothing is more warming and comforting than a creamy cup of cocoa. Severna Park The Big Bean Breakfast Shoppe Einstein Bros. Dunkin’ Donuts Mutt + Joe Coffee Shop     Greater Annapolis Dunkin’ Donuts, West Street Dunkin’ Donuts, Riva Road Starbucks Coffee, Annapolis Mall Starbucks Coffee, Solomons Island Road Caffe Pronto Baltimore Coffee & Tea Zu Coffee Q Chocolate and Coffee Panera Bread   Odenton Dunkin’ Donuts   Bowie Starbucks Coffee, Annapolis Road Starbucks Coffee, Town Center …

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