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As food prices rise, 1 discount grocery store in Baltimore County isn’t concerned
Grocery Outlet, a bargain chain with deep discounts on food, opened a new store in Overlea on Thursday.
Charles Village’s new Chinese restaurant is growing Baltimore’s Szechuan scene
Lao Sze Chuan, a large, modern Chinese restaurant, is open in the former Busboys and Poets space in Charles Village.
Photos: A (maybe) last hurrah at the Purple Patio
On probably the last night for Mother’s to draw a mass of people draped in purple, Baltimoreans poured into the beloved Federal Hill grille about three hours before the Ravens faced off against the Steelers.
Dave Portnoy rates his last pizza in Baltimore
Dave Portnoy, the controversial media mogul labeled “the most influential person on the American pizza scene” by The New York Times, completed his sizing up of Baltimore’s pies.
Mother’s space in Federal Hill to be taken over by restaurant group
Mother’s, the beloved eatery closing in Federal Hill on Jan. 19, may see its space become a White Oak Hospitality restaurant.
Did your go-to restaurant close this year? Check out our map.
Check out our map to see the restaurants that closed in 2024, from established chains like Red Lobster in Howard County to newbies like JBGB’s in Baltimore’s Remington.
Yes, food recalls rose in 2024. Here’s what to look out for in 2025.
Food safety advocates say a 2024 rise in recalls is evidence of a well-regulated system. But that doesn't stop outbreaks from getting any weirder.
Slutty Vegan comes to town: ‘Welcome home, baby girl!’
The Slutty Vegan's opening in the Baltimore Peninsula attracted a crowd of food enthusiasts on Saturday.
Key Bridge food pantry may close despite demand among undocumented families
A program to help port workers after the Key Bridge collapse is now on the front lines of aiding Baltimore County’s growing number of undocumented families. But will the funding last?
Beer and wine at Maryland grocery stores? Gov. Moore says yes, please.
While Moore supports the idea, he is not submitting his own bill changing the law or adding this effort to his list of priorities for the session.
Nacho Mama’s to close in Canton and Towson after decades in business
Nacho Mama’s, a beloved staple in Baltimore and Baltimore County, will close its Canton and Towson locations in January.
Docks on the Harbor appears closed less than 2 years after restaurant’s opening
Inner Harbor restaurant Docks on the Harbor, which opened in May 2023, appeared closed Tuesday morning.
Mother’s to close its Federal Hill location with aim to expand in the counties
Mother’s Federal Hill Grille will close its flagship location in Baltimore City after 27 years, but plans to expand in the surrounding counties.
Eddie’s of Roland Park is ‘2 for 2′ after another car hits grocery store
Eddie’s of Roland Park’s Roland Avenue location reopened Tuesday after a car hit its storefront Monday.
A mediocre bartender’s guide to ‘rockin’ the zero proof’ holiday cocktails
Here are some easy to make mocktails to keep friends and family sane during your holidays.
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