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Dave Portnoy promises $60,000 gift to keep Baltimore pizza place open
Controversial Barstool Sports media mogul Dave Portnoy, labeled “the most influential person on the American pizza scene,” is sizing up Baltimore’s pies. He gave his first online review to Tiny Brick Oven, then pledged $60,000 to help keep it open.
Peter Thomas sentenced to 18 months in federal prison in tax case
Peter Thomas, formerly of “Real Housewives of Atlanta” and Bar One in Baltimore, will serve 18 months in prison for failing to pay the government more than $2.5 million in employment taxes.
The Dish: The 10 best things I ate this year
In a year of delicious eats at exciting restaurants, these are the dishes I can't stop thinking about.
Baltimore Peninsula is about to get Slutty (Vegan)
After years of anticipation — and one failed health inspection — the Baltimore Peninsula location of Pinky Cole's Slutty Vegan restaurant will open on Saturday.
After delays, Tony Foreman’s The Duchess is finally open in Hampden
The Duchess restaurant in Hampden is Tony Foreman’s first without longtime business partner and ex-wife Cindy Wolf.
The Dish: Duckpin returns to old Patterson Bowling Center
Patterson Pins, which opens Thursday in the old Patterson Bowling Center space, has a lot more arcade games and a little less duckpin bowling.
For the first time in its history, Atlas to close a Baltimore-area restaurant
The closure of Perennial in Towson marks the first time in Atlas' 14-year history that the company has shut down one of its Baltimore-area properties.
Bryan and Michael Voltaggio to open a new restaurant in Frederick
Brothers Bryan and Michael Voltaggio competed against one another on “Top Chef” and have run restaurants across the nation.
The Dish: Opening a restaurant? Call the man in shorty shorts
People who know Baltimore know Lou Catelli. But behind the wacky façade and fake name is Baltimore’s go-to-guy for opening a business or restaurant.
The Dish: This viral, high-alcohol ‘XXL’ wine was born in Baltimore
First taste-tested in Baltimore, the high-alcohol dessert wine has seen sales surge across the U.S., becoming the most popular item for its Maryland distributor.
Mamma Lucia da Fausto closes, taking a part of Parkville history with it
The restaurant first opened in 1993 as part of the Mamma Lucia chain.
Egg vs. wallet: Which area grocery store has the lowest prices?
The price of eggs is just one of the factors for a high food bill these days. We set out to find which local grocery stores will hurt your wallet the least.
After backlash over pro-Trump post, Fuzzies says business was misrepresented
After Peabody Heights Brewery ended its partnership with Fuzzies Burgers over a pro-Trump post, the eatery said its founder’s views don’t reflect its business.
Recipe: Make the macaroni and cheese from Rooted Rotisserie
Love Rooted Rotisserie? Try their recipe for macaroni and cheese this Thanksgiving.
Recipe: Make the Brussels sprout salad from Dutch Courage
Love Dutch Courage? Try its recipe for Brussels sprout salad this Thanksgiving.
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