Within the walls of this family run business are many wonderful employees who create the magic that is the Rams Head.  Our history together, and of our families, often finds its way into the business landscape … for the case of this blog entry,  in the form of our menu.

Thanks to our culinary roots with Chef Greg “Cowboy” Richardson (who now owns his own restaurant in Winston-Salem, NC) quirky names have been a part of the fun of the Rams Head menu.  I have heard tales of late night “brain storm” sessions that brought to the table unique names of past such as:

• STOP LIGHT TORTILLA – for the salsa (red), guacamole (green) & queso (yellow) sides that came w. the nachos
• PINK HOUSE DIP - in reference to a pink house on Pinkey Street where many employees lived (& partied)
• KINGSTON SHRIMP & CHICKEN – which I believe references the Kingston Trio band
• STEVINSON SALAD- names for Jodi Stevinson, longtime manager & training guru at the Rams Head
• ACADEMY CALAMARI - named after our close proximity to the Naval Academy of course
• CONSTRUCTION ZONE PORK TENDERLOIN – lovingly named for the year West St. was torn up to put down brick pavers
• COBBY TWISTER – named for our former Brewmaster Jim Sobczak
• SILOPANNA SALAD - that would be Annapolis spelled backwards.  Ever been to that street in Annapolis?
• OYSTERS WALDEN – named after Annapolis’ Head Chef, Doug Walden
• CLAIRE’S CRAB QUICHE: in honor of Cowboy’s daughter Claire
• MAC MELT: named after Chef Brian McElroy
• TERRAPIN TAPENADE: for the University of Maryland’s Terrapin and owner Kyle Muehlhauser’s alma mater
• THE TOBY chicken sandwich is named after the Muehlhauser pony sized yellow lab Toby.

Here’s a glossary to help you wade through our current menus items and their namesake:

TAVERN MENUS

• EL JEFE NACHOS… coined for the original “Boss” Bill Muehlhauser.  El Jefe is boss in Spanish.
• CHEESE LOUISE: a nod to my own middle name and according to HometownAnnapolis.com, “The Cheese Louise was not just cleverly named, but genuinely swoon-worthy.”
• CHURCH CIRCLE COBB: named after our neighboring street in Annapolis, Church Circle.   The circle goes around St. Anne’s Parish which dates back to 1692.
• TURBO’S TURKEY BURGER is named after Brent “Turbo” Shellem, head chef of the Rams Head restaurants.
• THE OL’ 96ER is a reference to the 1988 movie, The Great Outdoors staring Dan Akyroyd and John Candy.  John Candy is challenged to eat the entire Paul Bunyan 96 oz. roast at a family dinner.   This is the original Man v. Food.
• HOKIE MELT is a shout out to my alma mater and beloved Virginia Tech Hokies.
• DOT’S BEER BATTERED SHRIMP is fondly named after Dorothy Karr, longtime woman behind the scenes of Rams Head.
• PAULA’S PEANUT BUTTER PIE, yep that’s Paula, Mrs. Rams Head the woman behind the Muehlhauser men.  It’s her original recipe and it’s yummmmmm good!

ROADHOUSE  & SHOREHOUSE MENU

• CINDY’S ROADHOUSE CHILI, our Kitchen Manager Extradordinare Cindy at the Roadhouse
• ATWELL’S ACCIDENT named after the former owner of Rudy’s Tavern, Don Atwell
• SALMON SOPHIA named after our Excutive Chef Brent Shellem’s daughter.
• ELINORE’S BISCUITS & GRAVY that’s Eli, our prep cook at the Shore House
• MAIN STREET POT ROAST name of the street where the Rams Head Shore House resides
• RT. 178 CHEESESTEAK that’s the street address for the Rams Head Roadhouse

I am sure that I have missed many of the more eloquent names of years past; after all, my tenure only covers half of Rams Head’s lifespan.  But, I can assure you that you can stop by and check out the specials of the day, which are sure to pertain to someone or something going on within the Rams Head’s four walls.   And you never know when a special might be a hint as to our next location and/or project on the horizon.

Until then… enjoy some food, fun & beer!
Erin

Rams Head Roadhouse is pleased to announce the celebration of seven successful years in Annapolis, Maryland. In celebration, Rams Head will open its doors at 7am on Saturday, April 9^th for a company tradition of “Kegs n’ Eggs”.

 “The party starts at 7am sharp. Music starts playing, the beers start flowing. And, the first fifty people through the door will receive a free ticket to a hot show at Rams Head Live” says Rams Head Roadhouse General Manager Michael Conroy.

Rams Head Roadhouse is on the border of Annapolis and Crownsville, Maryland. The Roadhouse opened in April 2004. The roadhouse features over 30 types of sandwiches, pizza and over 100 kinds of beer. “It’s hard to believe that seven years have already passed. We’re thrilled to continue to be part of the community and looking forward to celebrating our Anniversary with the Rams Head tradition of Kegs & Eggs” says, Rams Head Roadhouse General Manager Michael Conroy.

Patrons are invited to spend the day at Rams Head Roadhouse with reduced drink pricing and an “egg” cellent breakfast special while enjoying the tunes of the local musicians and prizes given away every half hour. This is Rams Head’s small way to say “Thank You” for years of loyalty from both their customers and the community.

Rams Head Roadhouse

1773 Generals Hwy 

Annapolis, MD 21401 

P: 410.849.8058

Saturday, April 9^th, 2011

Celebration schedule of events are as follows:

Drink Specials

50 cent Fordham drafts (7-8am)

$1 Fordham (8-9am)

$3 Fordham (9-1pm)

$2 Stoli’s Bloody Marys, Screwdrivers, Cape Cods and Mimosas (7-1pm)

***

Food Specials

Anniversary Breakfast menu served from 7am-11am only $7

***

Music

7am-9:00am: The Geckos

9am-11:00am: Damien Wolfe

11am-1:00pm: Dan Haas

***

Prizes

1^st 50 people through the door get tickets to a show at Rams Head Live in Baltimore

Prizes given every ½ hour (7am-11am)

Well, we haven’t been able to make it an official holiday with national recognition … yet.   This Thursday, July 2nd 2009, is hereby declared, Fordham Day at all at Rams Head restaurants!

By the power vested in me, as set forth by the WordPress Blog association and Rams Head Marketing & Promotions, I hereby declare the first Thursday in July Fordham Day. Though shalt obey the law, by arriving promptly at 4pm, finding a comfortable seat, and order up the Fordham brewskie of your choice for just a buck*.

*Rams Head celebrates Fordham Day
Thursday, July 2nd
4-6pm
$1 Fordham Drafts, in commemorative glassware ($4, includes a fill-up)
Rams Head Restaurant Locations

2009 is a big year for The Rams Head Group. As a company we’re celebrating 20 years of bringing you the freshest eats and the coldest liquid treats. While we work on building the anniversary celebration of all drunken anniversary celebrations, let’s not overlook each location’s individual milestones. Rams Head Roadhouse has decided to get this party started rooiiiight - kicking it off with their annual Kegs’n'Eggs birthday bash on Saturday, April 11th in Crownsville.

Kegs'n'Eggs 5 Year Anniversary at Rams Head Roadhouse

Join us in celebrating 5 fuzzy and wonderful years of food, fun and beers!

Saturday | April 11, doors open at 7am
Breakfast Menu, 7am – 1pm
$7: 2 eggs any style served with meat, fruit, spuds & toast.
Beverage Menu
50¢ Fordham drafts, 7am-8am
$1 Fordham drafts, 8am – 9am
$3 Fordham drafts, 9am – 1pm
$2 Bloody Marys & Mimosas, 7am – 1pm
*First 50 people through the door get free ticket to Rams Head LIVE!

Live Music
Justin Ryan, 7am – 9am
Jeremy Rossbach, 9am – 11am
Damion Wolfe, 11am – 1pm

Um, ew. You actually think we’d serve that schmack? Let alone, promote it?

Give us a little credit. And give the boys over at Fordham a nod while you’re at it. The day that the Rams Head mascot turns into a purple unicorn with magical wings of pink glitter is the same day that we’ll serve a low calorie, low carb, low craft, lime flavored brew in a clear bottle.

100% bull s#*t by volume.

Until then, you can be assured that any Fordham Light Lime or Old Dominion Ultra Mango is 100%bsbv*.

But for all of our servers, bartenders, managers, and loyal beer release attendees (all of whom were, until now, completely unware), we will still be honoring the promoted release party with commemorative ‘Fordham Light Lime’ release glassware and $1 drafts.

“Fordham Light Lime” April Fools Beer Release Party
Wednesday, April 01 at the Rams Head restaurant of your choice
$4 commemorative glassware
$1 Fordham draft of your choice
4 – 6pm

Until then…. what’s that word used to describe a tangy aftertaste? Oh yeah, ZING!

The St. Patty’s Day debauchery begins at 2pm on Tuesday, March 17 and our live music line-ups are officially ready! Check below for the live music roster at the Rams Head nearest you:

Rams Head Tavern Annapolis, 33 West Street, Annapolis MD | 410.268.4545
2-4pm | Jeremy Rossbach
4.30 – 6.30pm | Dan Haas
7 – 9pm | Sweet Leda

Rams Head Roadhouse, 1773 Generals Hwy, Annapolis MD | 410.849.8058
2-4pm | Dean Rosenthal
4.30 – 6.30pm | Bushmaster Trio
7 – 9pm | Tommy Lepson Band

Rams Head Tavern Savage Mill, 8600 Foundry St, Savage MD | 301.604.3454
2-4pm | Corey Jenkins
4.30 – 6.30pm | Danger Barbie
7 – 9pm | Live DJ, spinning all your favorites!

Rams Head Shore House, 800 Main Street, Stevensville MD | 410.643.2466
2-4pm | Dave Hawkins
4.30 – 6.30pm | Remnants
7 – 9pm | High Test

Join us for $2 Green Beer, $4 Fordhams, & $5 Car Bombs ALL DAY & 50¢ Guinness from 2-3pm! At Rams Head we never charge a cover for live music or for bein’ Irish.

The countdown begins….!

It’s that time again. The air is just beginning to warm. Those harsh and bitter winds are settling as if the sun commands it. Bold beams of light break through a winter wall of grey. From our offices (and surely up and down West Street) we can hear the kegs rolling out to the back lot. Site leaders shout helpful hints to their crew as these pink-cheeked recruits hoist that mighty party tent. Wires are crossed, static buzzes, and the stage is set. Anxious locals peek over the fences or sneak back to the lot in hopes of being the first to guzzle that glowing green delight.

Mmmmmmmmmm…… 50¢ Guinness Drafts, $2 Green Beer, $4 Fordhams, and $5 Car Bombs….. Must be St. Patty’s at the Rams Head of your choice! Where there’s NEVER A COVER – especially if you’re Irish.

St. Patrick's Day 2009

Beer and Drink specials? CHECK.

T-shirts designed and ordered? CHECK.

We’re just finishing up our live music line-ups for each location. When we do we’ll be sure to post each band at each location with the appropriate times – so stay tuned!

And it’s not St. Patty’s YET, but…….. HAPPY ST. PATTY’S! (sorry, we’re really excited!)