you have not yet visited the only operating winery in Wicomico County, this is an optimum time to do so. Great food, great wine and a mystery. Tickets are $60. For more information, or to make reservations call us at 410.677.4880. 
We are once again pleased to be recognized by a nation-wide organization. This time,
DiRoNA will induct Restaurant 213 during their October convention in New Orleans. DiRoNA is very selective in their selection - only eight restaurants were selected for the 2008 induction. The DiRōNA Award of Excellence is bestowed upon only the most distinguished fine dining establishments. To be eligible, restaurants must be in operation, under the same ownership and theme, for a minimum of three years. The rigorous, anonymous, inspection process scrutinizes every aspect of the dining experience-food, wine, service, physical property and décor. To date, fewer than 800 restaurants have received the designation.
magazine has cited us in the restaurant "hot picks" for 2007 with a their "unique distinction" wine award. This award is the 2nd highest level awarded by this recognized wine magazine. We are one of only five restaurants in the entire state of Maryland to receive this award from Wine Enthusiast and the only restaurant on the shore to be so honored. We are, of course, humbled that our little restaurant on the shore continues to recognized for our committment to fine food and great wines. 
4.7 million) with an "Award of Excellence" in recognition of the depth, breadth and quality of our wine selection. The awards is published in their 2007 Dining Guide edition. We recommend that you take the time to look over our award-winning wide selection of high-quality wines available in all price ranges. Many of our wines are available by the glass and will complement any dining selection making a great meal into a memorable experience at Restaurant 213. If you have a question about our wines (by the glass or bottle), our wine list or would like a recommendation from Chef Hughes, be sure to ask your server. 
on their list of Top 10 Staff Favorites. Senior Editor Steve Millburg notes, "...Restaurant 213 offers a blissful dining experience. Chef-owner Jim Hughes' "fine American food with global influences" encompasses lots of seafood, prepared and served with care, flair and a refreshing lack of pretension." The Daily Times Raves About Restaurant 213 in "The Dish"
The Daily Times staff writer Kim Mitchell says, "...Hughes puts a lot 
of extra thought into it and adds extra touches to make the dish unique. Hughes combines the freshest ingrediens - lobsters from Maine, scallops, shrimp, mussels and clams from the West Coast."
Fine Dining on the Eastern Shore of Maryland
Jim Hughes is a seasoned professional and Executive Chef having opened several full service restaurants including the "flagship" J.W. Marriott in Washington DC, Marriott Rivercenter in Austin, Texas and the Marriott Resort and Spa in Palm Desert, California. He is a Chef Rôtisseur of the Chains Des Rotisseurs a professional culinary association whose membership is by invitation only. He has participated in nation-wide culinary competitions receiving over 12 medals and awards from the American Culinary Federations including Best in Show, Special Judges Award and Gold and Sliver medals. He has catered events in the White House to include President Ronald Reagan, Egyptian President Mabarak, German President Kohl, King Fahad of Saudi Arabia, then Vice President George Bush, First Lady Nancy Reagan and Mr. James Brady. He was recruited by the University of Maryland Eastern Shore's School of Hotel and Restaurant Management to establish its Culinary Arts program in 1994. He cooked and studied under Roger Verge at the three-star (highest Michelin rating), Le Moulin de Mougins restaurant in Mougins, France.
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