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.

The Instagram-friendly set-up put on by Downtown Partnership is open on weekends through April 15.

The secret ingredient for success is always crab dip.

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.

Plus, Ovenbird Bakery’s Highlandtown location is closer to an opening date, while the Annabel Lee Tavern changes hands.

The iconic watering hole for MICA students, known as “Dirt Church,” will be taken over by artists.

A witness saw a young man, later identified as Phillips Seafood sous chef Tom Walsh, jump into the water to save the driver.

The famous Avenue in Hampden might look like a different place this summer as restaurants open — and close — at breakneck speed.

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 it safe to rent a car in the middle of winter? How should you dress? And can you see the northern lights?

It’s hard to relax when there are people taking selfies everywhere, so visit these alternatives instead.