Several small, Black-owned businesses that were invited to sell food in the Infield as part of an initiative called Restaurant Row lost thousands of dollars on unsold goods.

“Doing business in Baltimore City is not convenient for business owners,” said restaurateur Rikki Vaughn.

Heritage Kitchen, a Filipino-inspired restaurant from chef Rey Eugenio, announced it will be leaving Hampden’s Whitehall Market at the end of May.

Despite concerns raised by community members and, in some cases, Baltimore Police, the city’s liquor board voted to renew the liquor licenses of Mo’s Seafood, Lithuanian Hall and Fayette Liquor Plus.

The chef behind the wildly successful Walker’s Tap & Table is opening Rosie’s Delicatessen, and Offshore had its first guests at an invite-only event and will welcome the broader public starting May 3.

Matthew Kenney’s Liora and Double Zero, elevated vegan restaurants at 414 Light St., have permanently closed, according to the general manager.

Would you try a crab cake topped with bourbon bacon jam, Frosted Flakes and a fried egg?

How does the food at Camden Yards compare to the versions served to media at a preview last month? Umm ...

Canton’s beloved pizzeria is kicking the tires on Key Highway with a pop-up set to launch in May.

The Charm City Cakes founder kicked off his partnership with the Perryville branch of Great Wolf Lodge, which will sell a line of Goldman’s specialty cupcakes at its theme park this summer.

Halethorpe brewery Heavy Seas sent Diageo, the parent company of Guinness, a letter offering to brew Baltimore Blonde or to acquire the Relay manufacturing plant.

Of the businesses that first greeted customers when the food hall opened to the public in 2020, all but one have announced plans to leave this summer or have already closed their stalls.

A historic hall, a cocktail bar, a seafood restaurant and a liquor store are all facing grassroots efforts from neighbors to torpedo their respective liquor license renewals.

It’s one of multiple bills that passed during the Maryland General Assembly that affect Baltimore’s liquor laws. Nicholas Blendy, the board’s executive secretary, broke down the changes for us.

Beans, beans, the magical staple, the more you eat, the less money you spend at the table.

The Cockeysville shop, part of the “endangered species” known as local bakeries, is up for sale and will close in December if there are no buyers.

Local officials hope to get another Baltimore County brewery to produce Guinness’ Baltimore Blonde after the Maryland plant shuts down in June.

Harry Evans III, chairman of the area's Alcoholic Beverage Hearing Board, said residents “should not have to leave Howard County to spend our money.”

There are two types of Baltimoreans: Those who know all about onion pickles, a tart and briny snack often sold in plastic bags, and those who don’t.

The restaurant and taproom at Guinness Open Gate Brewery will still remain open, but plant operations will cease in June.