Not Just for Kids

A Tasty Review of Guido's The Grotto Pub
by Joey Sikorski; Illustration by Emily Sikorski

The other night my family went to eat at Guido's in Lusby. We love to go there for pizza. They make the crust by hand and even toss it in the air. We always order cheese sticks first. They are much crispier than the ones my mom makes. We like to dip them into the red sauce. It is like spaghetti sauce, only better.

Our drinks come in tall glasses and our waitress, Connie, puts lemon slices in my parents' waters.

The pizza is very, very big. We like it with pepperoni, sausage and bacon. You can get almost anything you want on it, even fish. My mom calls them anchovies. She likes them, but my dad does not like them.

My sister Emily orders a sub sandwich. It is too big for her to eat alone. The meat is hot and the cheese melts great. She likes everything but onions on it. It is called an Italian sub.

When the pizza comes, our waitress serves it to us. The pieces are really big, and there is so much topping on it. You can eat it without a fork, but it is hot.

Sometimes my mom gets a salad. She likes the seafood pasta dishes too.

Guido's is neat inside. There are small tables and for a family they will put them together. There are candles and great things to look at on the shelves. It smells good at Guido's. It is one of our favorite places to go.

Mr. John Toohey owns Guido's, and he loves kids.

You can go to Guido's, too: 11735 H.G. Trueman Road in Lusby.

Hours: Daily 11am to 10pm

Reason to Go: A family of five can dine well for a comfortable price, and with a wide menu selection, everyone seems pleased.

Joey Sikorski is a 4th grader, and Emily is a 2nd grader.

A Recipe: English Muffin Pizza for 1

You need:

1 English muffin

2 tbsp of tomato sauce

shredded mozzarella

slices of pepperoni

mushrooms

Preparations:

Slice the muffin in half. Put 1 tablespoon of tomato sauce on each half of the muffin. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese until the tomato sauce is covered. If you like, put pepperoni or mushrooms on top for more flavor. Bake in the oven on 375 degrees until golden brown on bottom. This usually takes 7 minutes.

Kid-writers! Kid-artists!

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All you have to do is write a story about - or draw a picture of - your favorite (or least favorite) venomous creature. If you choose to write a story, it can be either a real life story or make believe. Read the True or False statement each week and let yourself be surprised at what you do know - and what you don't know! Attach the form below to your story or drawing and mail to:

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Kids' Calendar

Zanier Brainy Fri. Oct. 1 (7pm)-Don't miss the celebration of Zany Brainy's 100th store. The Crazy Bones event will kick off the fun. Ages 6+. Return on Saturday and Sunday for the Brainy Challenge. Win ribbons if you can tackle the Zany Brainy brainteasers. Ages 8+. Zany Brainy, Annapolis Hbr. Ctr.: 410/266-1447.

Step Back in Time Sun. Oct. 3 (12:30-3:30)-Search amid the architectural history of Annapolis. Navigate your way thru Annapolis side streets with a map to search for the styles and features that make Annapolis buildings an historical tradition. The Historic Annapolis Foundation presents this Kids & History Day. William Paca House, 186 Prince George St.: 410/263-5553.

Kinderfest Returns Sun. Oct. 3 (noon-5pm)-Fun is on its way to Upper Marlboro. Games, pony rides, scarecrow making, face painting and entertainment await you and your family at Kinderfest. Watkins Regional Park, Upper Marlboro: 301/249-1622.

Feel It Tues. Oct. 5 (10-10:30am)-Tiny tots explore the outdoors with their sense of touch. The world around them is full of soft and hard, big and little, firm and smushy things. Let them feel for themselves. Battle Creek Nature Park, Pt. Republic: 410/535-5327.

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Volume VII Number 39
September 30-October 1, 1999
New Bay Times

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