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SHOPPING, DINING & ART EXPERIENCES
south of Oakland. Schrock’s offers bulk food items, deli meats, cheeses and made-to- order sandwiches on homemade bread, as well as kettle corn and ice cream. For your non-food needs, Schrock’s has an extensive selection of handcrafted, rustic furniture and home décor pieces.
Dining
For a date night, try Catalpa
at Savage River Lodge (savageriverlodge.com/dining), which serves New American cuisine— think pan-seared scallops and wild boar ragu — in a picturesque woodland setting and has won awards for its well- curated wine list.
Or, if you’d rather have
water views for your special night, grab a table at
Pine Lodge Steakhouse (pinelodgesteakhouse.com), which is known for its fine cuts
of beef and plentiful seafood options. Other waterfront options include Dutch’s at Silver Tree (suitesatsilvertree.com/dutchs- silver-tree) and Firewater Kitchen + Bar (firewaterkitchen. com) with its well-curated cocktail bar, shareable appetizers and high-quality seafood. The owners of Firewater operate several other beloved spots,
including Brenda’s Pizzeria, Ace’s Run and Trader’s Coffee House. You’ll also find delicious shareables and craft cocktails at newly opened Pawn Run Bar & Kitchen (pawnrun.com).
For a successful outing with kids, try the Black Bear Tavern and Restaurant (blackbeartavern. com), which offers a “Bear Cubs Grub” kids’ menu. At night, Black Bear transforms into a bar and club where you can dance the night away to the tune of
live music. Live entertainment
is also a draw at lakefront tiki
bar Honi-Honi (honi-honi.
com) and at MoonShadow (moonshadow145.com) in McHenry. Bonus: MoonShadow serves up natural, locally sourced food that's free of preservatives and additives, so you can feel good about indulging.
Would you prefer to feast in privacy at your rental home? Try Deep Creek Lake Charcuterie (dclcharcuterie.com), which
puts together large spreads of the best cheeses, meats, nuts, fruits and vegetables — plus a kid-friendly option and a board of s’mores ingredients. (Including unconventional toppings like Reese’s cups or pretzels.) Another popular option for charcuterie
is FireFly Farms Market
PHOTO BY SARAH DUCK
The Vagabond Taproom
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