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The Anchor Inn was a landmark restaurant opened in 1954 in the heart of Wheaton, Maryland located at the corner of University Boulevard West and Georgia Avenue.〔(Pulling Up Anchor. ) (Washington Business Journal ) August 20, 2004. Retrieved December 18, 2008.〕 The restaurant was closed in 2004 and in May 2006 the restaurant was torn down to make way for a residential and retail mixed-use development.〔(Developers mull plans for Anchor Inn site in Wheaton ). (Gazette.Net ) August 2, 2006. Retrieved December 18, 2008.〕 == Food, drink, and atmosphere == When the Anchor Inn was still in business, its menu consisted mainly of American fare. Entrees were predominantly in the range of $12 to $20 and consisted of pasta, seafood, and steaks.〔(Anchor Inn ) at (DineSite.com ). Retrieved December 18, 2008.〕 It drew many customers who were looking for Chesapeake Bay seafood specialties such as oysters, shrimp, and crab cakes.〔(Owners of Anchor Inn say smoking ban sunk business ) Erin Uy. (Gazette.Net ) Aug. 18, 2004. Retrieved December 18th, 2008.〕 The restaurant had however been criticized for being inconsistent and having generally worse food on the weekends when the crowds were heavier.〔Try Mooring at the Anchor Inn While the Crowd's Away. By Gail and Mark Barnett Special to The Washington Post. The Washington Post (1974-Current file). Washington, D.C.: May 3, 1984. p. MDA11 (1 page)〕 The Anchor Inn was one of the first six establishments to apply for and receive a liquor license in Montgomery County in December 1964. The county had just recently repealed by referendum a prohibition era law which allowed liquor to only be sold at three restaurants in the County.〔No Opposition Voiced On Liquor Applications By Thomas R. Kendrick Staff Reporter. The Washington Post, Times Herald (1959-1973). Washington, D.C.: Dec 3, 1964. p. B1 (1 page)〕 The restaurant was also a favorite of locals who held special occasion dinners and club meetings at the venue. The Kiwanis Club of Wheaton held its meetings at the Anchor Inn on Wednesday afternoons and had a photograph of the Anchor Inn on the front page of their website.〔 The Wheaton Chamber of Commerce held regular board meetings〔Area Events for Today. The Washington Post, Times Herald (1959-1973). Washington, D.C.: Dec 13, 1960. pg. A24, 1 pgs〕〔The Washington Post, Times Herald (1959-1973). Washington, D.C.: Aug 30, 1967. pg. A26, 1 pgs〕 and the Silver Spring Business and Professional Women's Club held social events〔BPW Club Plans Week of Parties. The Washington Post, Times Herald (1959-1973). Washington, D.C.: Mar 8, 1963. p. C2 (1 page)〕 at the restaurant. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Anchor Inn (Wheaton, Maryland)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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