Baltimore’s cherry blossom pop-up bar turns vacant bank into trendy lounge
The Instagram-friendly set-up put on by Downtown Partnership is open on weekends through April 15.
From 3 feet of meat to a dry pretzel: Camden Yards’ best (and worst) ballpark eats
The secret ingredient for success is always crab dip.
James Beard Awards do not advance Ekiben, Foraged or Charleston to next round
Steve Chu of Ekiben and Chris Amendola of Foraged were semifinalists for best mid-Atlantic chef, while Cindy Wolf’s Charleston was up for outstanding hospitality.
The Dish: A guide to all the Baltimore Farmers’ Market’s new food vendors
Plus, Ovenbird Bakery’s Highlandtown location is closer to an opening date, while the Annabel Lee Tavern changes hands.
Mount Royal Tavern sells for $800,000 to new owners, who include Dan Deacon
The iconic watering hole for MICA students, known as “Dirt Church,” will be taken over by artists.
Phillips Seafood chef saved driver from Inner Harbor — on his day off
A witness saw a young man, later identified as Phillips Seafood sous chef Tom Walsh, jump into the water to save the driver.
The Dish: 8 new restaurants are opening in Hampden. Yes, you read that right.
The famous Avenue in Hampden might look like a different place this summer as restaurants open — and close — at breakneck speed.
Amtrak rolls out extra-low ‘Night Owl’ fares for Baltimore and beyond
Passengers on the Northeast Regional and select routes can get fares as low as $15 for New York to BWI, or $5 from Baltimore to Philadelphia.
Is Iceland cold? Expensive? Safe? What to know before you travel.
Is it safe to rent a car in the middle of winter? How should you dress? And can you see the northern lights?
Iceland’s Blue Lagoon is overrated. Here are 3 places to go instead.
It’s hard to relax when there are people taking selfies everywhere, so visit these alternatives instead.
The Dish: The best eats in Iceland — and the one food you can skip
Like any destination, Iceland has its tourist traps. Here’s how to avoid them, and where to go instead.
There’s nothing subtle about The Charmery’s new flavor, ‘Pay Lamar’
It is an ice cream call to arms to keep Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson in Charm City.
With Kneads, the family-owned H&S Bakery goes upscale in Harbor East
The younger generation of the Paterakis family is hoping to shape the future of H&S Bakery by trading in basic buns for artisanal baguettes at Kneads, which opens March 24.
Play Airlines will get you from BWI to Iceland for $135. It’s (mostly) better than you think.
It’s BYO snacks and entertainment on this low-cost carrier, but brand-new furnishings make for a comfortable flight.
The Dish: How veganism became one of Baltimore’s hottest restaurant trends
Maryland Vegan Restaurant Month shows how exponentially Baltimore’s plant-based options have grown in the last decade.
BWI is a gem among East Coast airports. (Sorry, Dulles.)
Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport has no comparison when it comes to quick lines, ease of getting around and proximity to crab cakes.
The Dish: How restaurants are using leftover food to help the planet — and their bottom line
The food industry is tackling waste in new ways. Plus, Cocina Luchadoras and Shoyou Sushi add new locations in Baltimore.
The Dish: Meet 3 people changing Baltimore’s pizza game
They include an artist turned pizza baker, a tour guide and a chef who’s finding his own voice in pie.
The Dish: Resurrecting Black history, one cookbook at a time
As the creators behind local staples like crab cakes and terrapin stew, African American cooks have shaped Baltimore’s long history as a dining destination while almost never getting credit.
Baltimore liquor violation fines could increase from $3,000 to $20,000
Lawmakers want to increase the maximum fine that bars, restaurants and other establishments can face for liquor violations.