The Dish: Baltimore residents protest liquor license renewal of 4 businesses
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.
Lawmakers approve raising liquor violation fines from $3,000 to $20,000
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.
Want to save money at the grocery store? Try these tips from local chefs.
Beans, beans, the magical staple, the more you eat, the less money you spend at the table.
Simon’s Bakery has served up sweets in Baltimore since the 1800s. Now it could close.
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.
As Guinness manufacturing plant closes, officials scramble to keep Baltimore Blonde local
Local officials hope to get another Baltimore County brewery to produce Guinness’ Baltimore Blonde after the Maryland plant shuts down in June.
The Dish: You don’t have to leave Howard County to eat well
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.”
Crab cakes, pit beef ... and onion pickles? The Baltimore staple you may not know.
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.
Guinness to end manufacturing in Maryland as plant lays off around 100 workers
The restaurant and taproom at Guinness Open Gate Brewery will still remain open, but plant operations will cease in June.
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.