This week, Towson University football coach Gordy Combs gives us his view Maryland.
PERSONAL STATS
AGE: 58
YEARS IN BALTIMORE: 56
NEIGHBORHOOD: Rodgers Forge
OCCUPATION: Head football coach, Towson University
SELF DESCRIPTION: “I enjoy life to its fullest, and game day is my favorite.
”FAVORITE PLACE TO GO OUT TO DINNER
Schultz’s Crab House
WHERE: 1732 Old Eastern Ave., Essex
WHAT: Serves hot-steamed crabs and shrimp, steaks and stuffed lobster tails.
INFO: 410-687-1020 or www.schultzs.com
“I love their shrimp and their seafood gumbo.”
FAVORITE PLACE TO WORK OUT
Towson fitness center
WHERE: Towson University
INFO: www.towson.edu
“Monday, Wednesday, Friday I have a lifting program. Tuesday and Thursday I will ride the bike and do some stretching.”
FAVORITE PLACE TO TAKE VISITORS
Costas Inn Restaurant
WHERE: 4100 Northpoint Blvd., Baltimore
WHAT: Family-owned business since 1971, serving award-winning crab cakes.
INFO: 410-477-1975 or www.costasinn.com
“There’s always the Inner Harbor, but I like to take them out for crabs.”
FAVORITE PLACE TO GO ON SUNDAY MORNING
Immaculate Conception Church
WHERE: 200 Ware Ave., Towson
INFO: 410-427-4700 or www.immaculateconception.net
“I go to the 8:30 a.m. Mass every Sunday.”
FAVORITE LOCAL AUTHOR
John Grisham
TITLES: “A Time to Kill,” “The Firm,” “The Pelican Brief”
INFO: randomhouse.com/features/grisham
“I’ve read every book, my favorite is ‘Playing for Pizza.’ ”
FAVORITE BAR
Jerry’s Belvedere Tavern
WHERE: 5928 York Road, Govans
WHAT: Family-friendly bar that serves Italian dishes and breaded wings.
INFO: 410-435-8600
“It’s maybe just three or four blocks from my house.”
FAVORITE PLACE TO VOLUNTEER
Villa Maria School
WHERE: 2300 Dulaney Valley Road, Timonium
INFO: 410-252-6343 www.cc-md.org
“We take up some players and do some drills, sign autographs and eat with them.”
FAVORITE BAKERY
The Woodlea Bakery
WHERE: 4905 Bel Air Road, Baltimore
WHAT: Full-service small bakery specializing in wedding and special occasion cakes.
INFO: 410-488-7717 or www.woodleabakery.com
“I get a marshmallow doughnut, it’s great.”
FAVORITE PLACE TO SEE A MOVIE
Senator Theatre
WHERE: 5904 York Road, Baltimore
WHAT: Historic movie theater showing first-run and classic movies.
INFO: 410-235-4800 or www.senator.com
“When I do go, no doubt it’s there.”
