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    The best — and worst — deals from Baltimore County’s Restaurant Week

    The patio at La Food Marketa.
    After ‘temporary closure,’ Souvlaki in Hampden asks community to help it reopen
    Souvlaki Greek Authentic Cuisine closed in recent months, but now the restaurant is planning a return to Hampden that the community can help support.
    Souvlaki, a Mediterranean restaurant in Hampden.
    Here are the restaurants coming soon to Baltimore
    Can’t decide what to eat? The choice won’t get easier with a batch of new restaurants set to open in Baltimore.
    Chef David Zamudio shows off plans for Josefina, his new Spanish fine-dining restaurant in Harbor Point.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: Maryland Hall relaunches outdoor concert series
    You could catch Dominique Bianco’s performance in the coming week, join a scooter ride, watch a new production of "Much Ado About Nothing" or celebrate the 20th anniversary of "Wedding Crashers" this weekend.
    jazz singer Dominique Bianco, and guitarist Tommy Holladay will kick off the new summer concert series Sunday, July 13 at Maryland Hall.
    The Dish: Feeding kids all summer is expensive — and exhausting. ‘We’re here to help.’
    Baltimore County and City school systems are feeding hungry kids — and parents — this summer. But advocates worry the Trump administration could put those programs in jeopardy.
    Employees prepare food to be handed out from the Str/EATs Cafe food truck parked outside of Armistead Gardens Elementary/Middle School.
    Meet the Salvadoran family whose pupusas shaped Baltimore County
    The family behind Reisterstown's El Paraiso eatery became the go-to spot for more than just the usual Salvadoran fare.
    Marvin Rodriguez and his mother, Maria Rodriguez, make pupusas together at El Paraiso on June 26, 2025. She says her son makes them very, very well.

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    7 things to do in Annapolis: Here’s how a cradle of democracy celebrates the Fourth
    Independence Day in Annapolis is a highlight of the year, where the city's rich history and modern celebrations meet.
    The Annapolis Independence Day parade and fireworks display will take place on Tuesday.
    The Dish: Baltimore is a hot dog town. Here are 6 spots that prove it.
    It’s the time of year when hot dogs start to sound like a good idea. Try them at these six spots with deep ties to Baltimore.
    A hotdog wrapped in bologna, a Baltimore classic from Attman’s Delicatessen.
    The saucy, smoky, slow-cooked stars of Maryland barbecue
    In the mood for brisket, pulled pork or great sides? These Maryland barbecue joints are set to satisfy, according to food social media influencer Chris Franzoni.
    Wagyu beef rib and sides from 2Fifty BBQ in Riverdale Park.
    After a fire at Jimmy’s Famous Seafood’s TailGOAT venue, O.A.R. concert will go on
    After a fire at Jimmy’s Famous Seafood’s TailGOAT venue in South Baltimore, a homecoming concert for O.A.R. will go on as planned on Saturday night.
    The Baltimore City Fire Department extinguishes a fire on Friday night at 1300 Russell St., where Jimmy’s Famous Seafood’s TailGOAT venue is located.
    10 wine recommendations from Charleston’s James Beard Award-winning sommelier
    Charleston's Lindsay Willey, fresh off a James Beard win, has wine recommendations for every budget.
    Charleston’s James Beard Award-winning wine director Lindsay Willey at Charleston, a New American restaurant on the water at the Inner Harbor on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.

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    The Dish: Charleston’s James Beard Award was both long overdue and right on time
    It's probably going to be harder to get a table at Charleston after its James Beard Award win. But that's a good thing.
    Chef Cindy Wolf, right, and wine director Lindsay Willey at the bar at Charleston in Harbor East.
    Saval Foods acquires Pastore’s in local food service shakeup
    The two distributors combined have about 220 years of experience in the Baltimore area.
    From left, Brian Saval, Mike Pastore Sr. and Paul Saval in front of Pastore's.
    Paris Baguette continues its U.S. takeover with new Baltimore County bakery
    Get used to hearing this name, Baltimore County foodies: Paris Baguette. The chain’s newest location is now open in Towson.
    Popular South Korean bakery chain Paris Baguette has finally landed in Baltimore County, with a store and cafe at 4 E Towsontown Blvd. The store, the first of several planned for the Baltimore County area, offers an assortment of self-serve pastries as well as cakes and grab and go sandwiches. Photographed on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
    An unassuming taqueria is drawing a cult following in Southwest Baltimore
    When 19-year-old Timya Green discovered Taqueria Los Perez in Southwest Baltimore, it sent her on a spiral into the world of tacos. And, honestly, same.
    Chorizo and carnitas tacos at Taqueria Los Perez Dos, a family-run in a strip mall near West Patapsco and Annapolis Road in Cherry Hill.
    Will a new arepa bar be the boost Alma Cocina Latina is hungry for?
    Candela, a new arepa bar coming to Station North, may be the business boost that Alma Cocina Latina’s owners say they need.
    Irena Stein, owner of popular Venezuelan restaurant Alma Cocina Latina in Station North.

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    Will a new arepa bar be the boost Alma Cocina Latina is hungry for?
    Candela, a new arepa bar coming to Station North, may be the business boost that Alma Cocina Latina’s owners say they need.
    Irena Stein, owner of popular Venezuelan restaurant Alma Cocina Latina in Station North.
    The Dish: This Prime Rib waiter has served legends — and became one himself
    Aaron Day, who has worked at The Prime Rib in Baltimore for more than 50 years, has served Rosa Parks and Muhammad Ali. Now people visit to see him.
    Waiter Aaron Day stands at the entrance of The Prime Rib in Baltimore.
    Docks owner fled Baltimore like the Colts and owes $8.1M, landlord says
    Docks owner Gregory Pranzo allegedly took equipment and decor from his Baltimore restaurant to another eatery in Tennessee.
    The now-closed Docks restaurant at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor.
    Charleston wins a James Beard Award at long last
    Owner Cindy Wolf and her Harbor East restaurant, Charleston, is a James Beard Award winner.
    CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JUNE 16: (L-R) Cindy Wolf and Lindsay Willey winners of the Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages award speak on stage during the 2025 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards on June 16, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.
    These 6 gas station restaurants have food that’s worth the trip
    You don't have to sacrifice a great meal just because you're on the road. Here are six gas station restaurants worth making a stop for, according to food social media influencer Chris Franzoni.
    Carne asada, fried plantains and chips and guacamole from Taqueria el Cabrito in Annapolis.
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