Food & drink
The Dish: This viral, high-alcohol ‘XXL’ wine was born in Baltimore
First taste-tested in Baltimore, the high-alcohol dessert wine has seen sales surge across the U.S., becoming the most popular item for its Maryland distributor.
Turkey is great, but Maryland should consider eating blue catfish for the holidays
Blue catfish won’t sit nobly at the center of your feast like a Norman Rockwell turkey, or come with lore like Maryland stuffed ham. It does have the element of abundance, though.
Mamma Lucia da Fausto closes, taking a part of Parkville history with it
The restaurant first opened in 1993 as part of the Mamma Lucia chain.
Not your grandma’s turkey: Where to gobble up unique Thanksgiving dishes
These local eateries are serving Thanksgiving dishes that have their own special flavor with bold twists, according to food influencer Chris Franzoni.
A guide to the best gluten-free Thanksgiving recipes — and inedible ones to avoid
Break gluten-free bread on a bread-heavy holiday with celiac-friendly Thanksgiving recipes for stuffing, gravy and cake. (They aren’t all winners, though.)
Egg vs. wallet: Which area grocery store has the lowest prices?
The price of eggs is just one of the factors for a high food bill these days. We set out to find which local grocery stores will hurt your wallet the least.
After backlash over pro-Trump post, Fuzzies says business was misrepresented
After Peabody Heights Brewery ended its partnership with Fuzzies Burgers over a pro-Trump post, the eatery said its founder’s views don’t reflect its business.
Recipe: Make the mushroom stew from Foraged
Love Foraged? Try their recipe for mushroom stew this Thanksgiving.
The Dish: Thanksgiving recipes from our favorite Baltimore restaurants
Chefs at some of my favorite Baltimore restaurants — Dutch Courage, Little Donna’s, Rooted Rotisserie and Foraged — shared with Baltimore Banner readers the recipes for some of their most beloved dishes.
I tried 40-plus hot sauces at this Baltimore festival and lived to tell about it
I kept a running diary of Baltimore’s inaugural hot sauce festival at Peabody Heights Brewery. Things got dark.
Recipe: Make the sausage and sauerkraut from Little Donna’s
Love Little Donna’s? Try their recipe for sausage and sauerkraut this Thanksgiving.
Recipe: Make the Brussels sprout salad from Dutch Courage
Love Dutch Courage? Try its recipe for Brussels sprout salad this Thanksgiving.
Recipe: Make the macaroni and cheese from Rooted Rotisserie
Love Rooted Rotisserie? Try their recipe for macaroni and cheese this Thanksgiving.
Peabody Heights Brewery ends partnership with Fuzzies after Trump post
“We have heard our community’s feedback,” owners of Peabody Heights Brewery wrote on Facebook Tuesday about its decision to cut ties with Fuzzies burgers.
5 gifts under $30 for foodies and (non) drinkers
A few trendy, story-worth stocking stuffers for the discriminating foodie or drink lover on your list.
Preflight beers at BWI are about to get a little easier, thanks to the MVA
Mobile-ID isn't just for TSA anymore: Seven restaurants at BWI airport can now verify your age with it.
Where Anne Arundel County chefs eat when they’re off the clock
We asked Anne Arundel County chefs where they eat on a day off — that’s not their own restaurant. Here’s what they said.
Where to find the best doughnuts in Howard County
While Howard County isn’t home to a bakery that exclusively sells traditional donuts, there are a handful of bakeries and coffee places where you can find some of the best.
With new grocery store, Edmondson Village will no longer be a food desert
LA Mart will fill the space the former Giant Food left in Edmondson Village.
Howard County schools let us taste test new lunch options. Here’s what we thought.
Complaining about school lunches is an American tradition, but the Howard County school system is looking to make improvements.