Zander’s fine dining restaurant closed after 5 months downtown
On Wednesday, Zander’s restaurant announced they had closed, one week after allegations that the fine dining spot’s owner was struggling to pay employees.
The Dish: They came to Zander’s restaurant for work, but say they left with debt and bounced checks
The experiences of employees of Zander’s followed similar reported issues at the Liliahna Hospitality Group’s Allora restaurant.
Key Bridge collapse could change rules for tugboats
Tugboats often don’t stay beside vessels as they come and go from the harbor.
Two Maryland chefs and Baltimore’s Clavel advance to finals of James Beard Awards
Tony Conte of Inferno Pizzeria Napoletana in Darnestown, Harley Peet of Bas Rouge in Easton and Clavel Mezcaleria in Baltimore are all finalists for a James Beard Award.
New Mexican restaurant with tequila bar coming to Howard County
Soluna Cocina and Brewing Good Coffee Company got the green light Tuesday from the Howard County liquor board.
Could Key Bridge crash have been avoided if ship had tugboat guides?
Chesapeake Bay pilots and tugboats help guide large container ships in and out of the harbor.
Looking for a new place to drink near Camden Yards? Now there’s another option.
The Maryland Yards is slated to open in the former Frank and Nic's West End Grill space, just in time for the Orioles to kick off the season at Camden Yards.
The Dish: How a Baltimore chef ended up on ‘Bar Rescue’
Duck Duck Goose chef Ashish Alfred rose to culinary fame while battling addiction. Now, he’s stepping further into the spotlight to talk about his failures and successes as a coach on “Bar Rescue.”
José Andrés, Gov. Moore tout Bowery Farming in push for sustainability
Culinary and political leaders met at Bowery Farming to discuss sustainability, but will it lead to change in Baltimore?
A new bright spot comes to Hampden with Catalog Coffee
Catalog Coffee will take over the space at 914 W. 36th St. to create what owner Dave Sherman is calling a hospitality company “that happens to serve food and beverage.”
Ovenbird bakery leaves Lexington Market
Lexington Market management says they have “no concerns” about filling their empty stalls.
Atlas aims to bring 1930s luxury to Harbor East with two new restaurants
Atlas Restaurant Group owner Alex Smith says the aesthetic of Ruxton Steakhouse and Order of the Ace is to attract hungry out-of-towners looking for the type of fine-dining experience rarely associated with Baltimore.
Café Poupon closes downtown without a ‘chance to say goodbye’
“We were given the short end of the stick and not enough time to negotiate our lease,” Café Poupon posted on social media about their downtown location.
How many birds does it take to close a bakery?
Fells Point spot Pitango Bakery + Café found out Thursday when they were closed by the health department for a “bird infestation.”
The Dish: Despite the dark side of cocoa, Jinji Chocolate looks for the light
With a recent mention in the New York Times, Jinji Chocolate continues to gather acclaim. But owner Jinji Fraser has a different goal in mind.
Thai Restaurant, bolstered by community support, will return to Waverly
Thai Restaurant will be moving into a new location in Waverly, about two blocks from the eatery’s former home of 43 years.
The Dish: The Tiki Barge is gone. Where it went is anyone’s guess.
We tried to solve the mystery of the Tiki Barge’s disappearance. It did not go as planned.
Atlas Restaurant Group to open Japanese concept in Harbor East
Atlas announced Tuesday that it will open a “Tokyo underground Izakaya” eatery inside the historic E.J. Codd building.
The Dish: Why a mother built a bakery to help her autistic daughter
The goal of Zoe's Just Dezzerts, a bakery storefront in Federal Hill, is to create a safe space for neurodivergent people — including the owners' daughter.
A new hotel and restaurant opens in Charles Village
The Study Hotel at Johns Hopkins and its accompanying restaurant, Dear Charles, opened Tuesday in a historic Charles Village building.