Buxy’s Salty Dog Saloon’s Pittsburgh Salad This delicious salad is great to share with a large group of people gathering to watch a big game. Since it’s easy to adjust the amount being prepared, it is a perfect dish for any party. The crew at Buxy’s Salty Dog Saloon in Ocean City makes this Iron City favorite whenever the 6-time Super Bowl champion Steelers are playing.   Ingredients: (Amounts vary according to your own preferences) Spring mix / lettuce mix Cherry tomatoes Shaved carrots Onions Cucumbers Shredded cheese French fries Oil Kosher salt Black pepper Steak (grilled to your temperature) Blue cheese dressing   In a large bowl, or several smaller bowls, layer on the first 6 ingredients to create a delicious salad. Season your steak with salt and pepper (if you desire) and grill to your preferred degree of doneness. Allow the meat to cool, then slice against the grain of the steak into thin strips. Cook the French fries in ... » Click here for the full story.

Most dining experts as well as self-proclaimed “foodies” will agree that few elements of a memorable dining experience beat the overall satisfaction of a successful wine and food pairing. But, one may ask, how do you know which wine to pair with your favorite dish either at home or in your favorite local eatery? Ask ten people this question, and you’re likely to gather ten very different responses. Never fear – this process is not nearly as difficult as it seems.    Most restaurants with wine lists are more than happy to help their patrons to make wine selections. Likewise, most wine vendors and vineyard representatives are equally as willing to help restauranteurs to pair menu items and chef’s features with their wines. Advice abounds – don’t be afraid to ask!   To try a popular pairing locally, visit The Shark on the Harbor, in West Ocean City, where Executive Chef Travis Wright and PortoVino eno-... » Click here for the full story.

The story of Glenfiddich begins in 1866, when William Grant first joined the Mortlach distillery in Dufftown, Scotland. Over the next 20 years, he learned the craft and skill needed to produce high quality Scotch whisky.    In 1886, Grant went into business for himself. Having purchased the necessary tools for the job (including a water mill for grinding barley), he found land in beautiful nearby Glenfiddich – property that contained a pure water source (a vital ingredient in the production of quality whisky) called the Robbie Dhu Spring. Within a year, the Glenfiddich distillery was born.   On Christmas Day 1887, spirit first flowed from the Glenfiddich stills. William Grant’s hard work bore fruit when the first single malt Scotch whisky was created at the distillery. It proved to be of truly exceptional quality. The combination of crystal clear water from the spring, homegrown barley, pure Highland air and the unusually small size of the stills produc... » Click here for the full story.