In Europe, the pace of life slows down in August, with businesses closing for the month and people going on holiday. Not so in Baltimore. This week, local restaurants are busier than ever, announcing new ventures, hosting collaborative dinners and more. Here’s a look at what’s coming up:
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Weekend Events Calendar: David Byrne, Baltimore Restaurant Week, Baltimore’s Birthday Bash and more
This weekend is for the locals. Celebrate the city’s birthday with a big bash, or check out some lower-priced cuisine during Restaurant Week. There’s plenty of the homegrown creativity on display as well, from Fluid Movement’s Hitchcock-influenced show to BitGen Gamer Fest. Welcome, weekend:
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Hot Plate: Openings all over the city, World Cup viewing spots, Father’s Day whiskey and meat, and more
This week has a little bit of everything for Baltimore food lovers, from wine to whiskey to…goat cheese. Plus, there’s plenty of red meat in honor of Father’s Day. Here’s a look at what local restaurants have planned.
Posted inFeatured, Food & Drink, Hot Plate
Hot Plate: Blue Moon Cafe Turns 21, Peach Festival at Weber’s, Cocktail Dinner at Ouzo Bay
As summer winds down, the local food scene is heating up. This week brings numerous events, from cocktail dinners to crab feast fundraisers. Here’s a look at what’s on tap:
Posted inReal Estate & Home
Urban Landscape: Williams Sonoma Store Closing in Towson; Mount Vernon Building Up for Auction; New Vision for 33rd Street; Columbia’s 50th Anniversary Celebration Begins
Trader Joe’s is leaving downtown Towson this month. Barnes & Noble’s Towson store will close in May. Now, another well-known retailer in Towson is shutting its doors.
Posted inFeatured, Food & Drink, Hot Plate
Hot Plate: Tacopalooza’s on the Way, Sandlot Opens, Gnocco Turns One & More
Summer officially rolls into Baltimore (and everywhere else) this week and local restaurants are in celebration mode. This week brings tons of restaurant buzz – openings, closings and anniversaries – plus Father’s Day plans, live music and more. Here’s a look at what’s happening around town:
Posted inTop Headlines
Top Stories: Grand Central Owner Considers Selling, Bench Design Picked for Port Covington, Body Found in Harbor
Ed Gunts’ popular Urban Landscape column this week disclosed that the owner of the gay-friendly Mt. Vernon bar Grand Central is exploring whether to put his 15,000-square-foot establishment up for sale. Given the timing of the news just one year after the Hippo nightclub closed down when its owner retired, as well as Grand central’s popularity and prime location, Ed’s reporting generated […]
Posted inFood & Drink
Hot Plate: Beer & Oysters at The Boathouse Canton, Chef Egg at Blue Moon Too, Bourbon at Bar Vasquez & Gunther & Co.
Feeling lucky, Baltimore? You should: today’s St. Patrick’s Day festivities are just the beginning of a week filled with fun and diverse food events. Here’s a look at what’s happening in and around the city this week:
Posted inFood & Drink
Hot Plate: Milton Inn’s New Look, Oyster Festival, Cocktails at the Conservatory
The coming week is a dramatic one for the country, with the looming election and all that entails. But no matter the outcome, there’s some good news for food lovers in Baltimore. There are tons of events happening around town next week and exciting restaurant news from all corners of the region.
Posted inShop Local
2016 Gift Guide: Eating Well
Welcome to the Baltimore Fishbowl Local Gift Guide series. We’ll be featuring ten themed items each week through the holidays. Let us help you find that special something for everyone on your list, while supporting local businesses, and getting out to shop in different parts of this diverse and thriving city. This Week’s theme is […]
Posted inFood & Drink
Hot Plate: Negroni Week, Great Grapes, Rose Wine Dinner at Aggio
Happy Donut Day! (Or is that “doughnut” day?) Even if you’ve spent the day gorging yourself on sugary pastries, you may want to switch back to regular food at some point. Fortunately, Baltimore’s restaurants have you covered, with events from festivals to wine dinners. Here’s a look at what’s happening in and around town next […]
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4 Baltimoreans Dish on What It’s Like to Be on ‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives’
This Friday night, Baltimore is due for a big dose of Guy Fieri when The Smoking Swine food truck will appear on the chef’s Food Network super-hit, Diner’s, Drive-Ins and Dives. During the episode, which airs at 10 p.m. and is dubbed “Smoke and Seafood,” Fieri visits with L. Drew Pumphrey, the man behind the […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Featured, Waverly
Postponed: Blaster Al Way: Waverly Block Gets Renamed!
UPDATE (4/230/2015): The celebration of naming of Blaster Al Way has been postponed. No new date has yet been set. Here’s Rupert Wondolowski: “[T]he Blaster Al Worship Foundation has decided we should postpone our celebration in honor of the Freddie Gray Justice activities/movement, so that folks can be free to focus on that. We will […]
Posted inEastern Shore, Hot House, Real Estate & Home
Dish Calm: Eastern Shore Getaway Cottage In Waterfront Town
Hot House: 23014 Carrollton Road, Neavitt, MD 21652 Cedar shingle, timber frame cottage, circa 2010, with water views of Balls Creek. 1,500 sq. feet, 2 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths, with three sleeping lofts. Sleeps eight in total. Screened porch with water views, master bedroom and bath with deep tub and separate shower, kitchen with wood-burning […]
Posted inCharles Village, Featured, Woodberry
Fierce Chicks Rock Throw a Rocking Yard Sale
Moveable Feast is a phenomenal organization. They provide healthy meals for Maryland residents with cancer, HIV/AIDS, and other severe illnesses. A variety of local organizations have come together to raise money and find food to help further Moveable Feast’s mission, from Gather Baltimore to Fierce Chicks ROCK. Fierce Chicks is a group of determined women […]
