Wine, spritzes, Pride, and Father’s Day – this week is a big one in the Baltimore food world. Here’s at what’s on tap:
Costiera’s Friday the 13th
Friday the 13th might be an auspicious date – but Costiera is making it a fun one. Starting at 4 p.m., the restaurant will offer specials on Provencal rose and oysters on the half shell. Then starting at 6:30 p.m., the menu will include Amaro Nonino and cocktails.
The Local Fry turns 10
On Saturday, June 14, The Local Fry is celebrating 10 years in business with giveaways and more at its location in the Rotunda. To start, the first 100 customers (after 11 a.m.) will receive free merch – and that’s just the beginning.
Congrats to the whole team at The Local Fry!
Charles Street Promenade & Pride fun
The Baltimore Pride celebration wraps up this weekend with a variety of events, including the parade and block party at Charles St. and 29th St. on Saturday afternoon.
During Pride, Charles St. will be shut down to cars and turned into Charles Street Promenade, with outdoor dining, a beer garden and live performances. Restaurants and bars along the stretch, including Alma Cocina Latina, Darker than Blue, Marie Louise Bistro and EDR, will be participating in the event.
The Pride party itself features a wide variety of vendors – including food and drink companies like Black Acres Roastery, Chef Hogae ’85, Four Guys Food Truck, Frosty Fiesta, Fuzzies Burgers, Gyro Brothers, Lameera’s Ice Cream, Karas Grill, Mark’s Thai Taste, Mr. Fries Man, California Taco, Thai Master Grill, The Empanada Lady, and Turp’s.
After the party on Saturday afternoon, the celebration keeps going in Station North, with the unveiling of two new Inviting Light installations. The lighting of these two artworks will take place around 9 p.m. – but the after party starts at 6 p.m. and also features a bunch of food and drink options.
Outside of the block party, but still in honor of Pride, THB’s rainbow bagels are available through Sunday, June 15 and Wicked Sisters has a lineup of special cocktails for the month – a portion of sales from the special menu will be donated to a charity that supports gay homeless teenagers.
Wine & Food Festival
On Saturday, Drink Eat Relax’s Wine & Food Festival takes over the Maryland State Fairgrounds. The ticketed event features live music, food trucks, and tastings of tons of local, domestic and international wines to sample – along with a variety of beers and spirits.
National Rosé Day
Saturday is National Rosé Day and Magdalena has big plans to celebrate. The Ivy Hotel restaurant is hosting an afternoon of sips and canapes in its pretty courtyard.
Spritzes at Sotto Sopra
Sprtizes are the drink of the summer – and local Italian spots know it. At Sotto Sopra, spritzes are $7 every Thursday and at Cinghiale, they’re part of a special happy hour menu every day from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Father’s Day festivities
Mother’s Day might be the big brunch holiday but Father’s Day – which is right around the corner on Sunday, June 15, also offers a great excuse to head out to eat.
At the Sagamore Pendry Baltimore, Father’s Day offerings include a family-style BBQ on the Pool Deck, featuring dishes created by the chef at Rec Pier Chop House and drink specials from Long Drink.
At Silver Queen Café, Sunday’s brunch includes everything from seafood benedict to breakfast burritos.
True Chesapeake will have an all you can eat brunch buffet for Father’s Day, including choices like fried blue catfish and oyster stew shooters.
Johnny’s will have a steak special in honor of dads and is offering 50% off all reserve whiskey.
At Estiatorio Plaka, with the order of an entrée, all dads will receive a draft beer or cocktail on the house on Sunday.
Bordeaux dinner at Petit Louis
On Monday evening, Petit Louis welcomes the Deputy Director of Chateau Brane-Cantenac, an estate in Bordeaux’s Margaux appellation for a special dinner. The event includes a discussion and guided tasting of the estate’s offerings, along with a meal thoughtfully designed to showcase the wines.
Tiki Dinner at Silver Queen
The next installment of Silver Queen Café’s Spirit Series takes place on Wednesday, June 19. The meal is all about tiki drinks, which will be paired with Pacific Rim-inspired dishes.
A rep from Prestige Ledroit will be on hand leading rum and liquor tastings during the event, which includes four courses, each with a paired cocktail.
Harmony Woods
On Friday, June 20 and Saturday, June 21, Harmony Woods Music Festival comes to Bel Air. The festival, which is hosted on the future home of the Maryland Center for the Arts’ community arts center, features tons of live music and arts activities – plus local food and beer, wine and cocktails from Hopkins Farm Brewery, Falling Branch Brewery, Independent Brewing Co., 5th Company Brewing, Pickett Brewing Company, Village Bistro from Pairings Bistro, Box Hill, 410 Empanadas and Mr. Dave’s Ice Cream.
Planning for the future
Mark your calendars for:
June 25: Bourdain Day at Sally O’s
June 25: Slay the Menu at The Food Market
June 29: Petit Louis 25th Birthday Party
