Food & drink
Egg prices are at record highs. Yes, restaurants are scrambling.
High egg prices “aren’t going to drop overnight” as bird flu spreads. Restaurants and farmers are nervous.
14 spots where you can have a swoon-worthy Valentine’s dinner with your love
Baltimore’s top restaurants are rolling out multicourse meals, wine pairings and decadent desserts for Valentine’s Day, according to food influencer Chris Franzoni.
Wegmans recalls frozen chicken nuggets in stores nationwide, including Maryland
Wegmans is recalling frozen chicken nuggets in eight states and the District of Columbia because there may be bone fragments in the packages.
The Dish: Drinking less is good for your health, but is it bad for business?
For restaurateurs who have long relied on profits from alcohol sales to compensate for the high cost of food, customers drinking less can be a buzzkill.
Restaurants fear losing workers amid Trump immigration crackdown
Trump, who campaigned on linking immigrants to criminality, has not specifically addressed how his immigration policies will affect the restaurant industry.
Charm City Meadworks appears closed amid ongoing rent issues
Pages for the beloved meadery brewery on Facebook and Google Maps list the business as “permanently closed.”
Charm City Meadworks to partner with Peabody Heights Brewery, close taproom
Charm City Meadworks announced it will be moving its operation to Peabody Heights Brewery as part of an ongoing partnership.
Locust Point restaurant closes after almost 7 years in Anthem House
Amber, a Locust Point cafe serving coffee, craft beer and gastropub-style fare, closed permanently over the weekend.
Wanted: Someone to run the Baltimore Farmers’ Market
Baltimore is looking for a new operator to run its largest farmers’ market, which was previously managed by BOPA.
Flats or drums? These 4 Howard County spots will satisfy your chicken wing craving.
With college basketball, the end of football season and baseball season on the horizon, every day is a good day to have chicken wings in Howard County.
Your snowballs are safe from the FDA’s ban on red dye No. 3
The FDA recently announced its ban on red dye No. 3. But, if you still want a bright red snowball, you're in luck.
As food prices rise, 1 discount grocery store in Baltimore County isn’t concerned
Grocery Outlet, a bargain chain with deep discounts on food, opened a new store in Overlea on Thursday.
James Beard Awards recognize a Baltimore chef, bartender and, of course, Charleston
Semifinalists for the James Beard Awards include nods for the chef at Urban Oyster, the bar director at Clavel and the drinks at Charleston.
The Dish: Did Downtown Partnership drop the ball on Baltimore Restaurant Week?
Some business owners participating in Baltimore Restaurant Week say they have dealt with slow responses from Downtown Partnership and a lack of promotion.
Charles Village’s new Chinese restaurant is growing Baltimore’s Szechuan scene
Lao Sze Chuan, a large, modern Chinese restaurant, is open in the former Busboys and Poets space in Charles Village.
Amid closings, a new restaurant to open in Fells Point
Amid a spate of closures, a new diner is coming to the old Jimmy’s Restaurant space in Fells Point. And that’s not the only good news.
Can Alexander’s Tavern fill a void on Harford Road?
Formerly Papi’s Tacos, Alexander’s Tavern will open on Harford Road this weekend.
FDA bans red dye No. 3 from foods over potential cancer risk
FDA said it was taking the action as a “matter of law” because some studies have found that the dye caused cancer in lab rats.
Baltimore Peninsula adds a Jamaican restaurant to its growing lineup
The owners of popular Jamaican restaurants in Harford and Baltimore counties are opening a concept in Baltimore Peninsula next year.
The Dish: The best restaurants to bring your baby to (and not feel bad about it)
No babysitter? No problem. Here are restaurants that won’t shame parents for showing up with their children.