Enjoy the sweet sounds of holidays on the harbor. Join us this Saturday, December 19th, from 12pm-4pm for Joyful Jams. Shop and dine the best of Baltimore while you take in live music and festive tunes from local artists. Pose in front of our holiday “selfie station” throughout the season! #HarborEastHoliday.
Baltimore restaurants are facing more challenges than their owners likely ever imagined. But the community is engaged and proactive, coming up with new ways to do business. And – as is appropriate for the holiday season – many menus include a whole lot of cheese.
This week has been an emotionally fraught one for Baltimore restaurateurs, as COVID-19 cases increase and new regulations go into effect limiting dining options in Baltimore City.
Despite those challenges, the Charm City culinary community is as tough and creative as ever, developing new business models at the speed of light, and putting together creative gift packages just in time for the holidays.
Plus, there are a couple fun, safe events to look forward to this week. Here’s a look at those happenings, plus a roundup of ways local restaurants are adapting to the new environment, a preview of holiday meal options, and some excellent gifts courtesy of Baltimore’s restaurant community:
The Makers Market will feature 15+ LOCAL holiday vendors and artisans all socially-distanced and keeping with COVID policy- safe and sanitized shopping throughout the outdoor center. Also, enjoy a special pop-up shop curated by Taken and live music for some holiday fun!
Black and Mobile founder David Cabello with his brother Aaron Cabello.
Black and Mobile, a Black-owned food delivery app founded in Philadelphia, has expanded to Baltimore with 40 drivers and 20 Black-owned restaurants signed on in the city.
Waxing Kara’s sustainable Hive Hex candle line has launched. This limited edition vessel is 100% handmade in the USA by top artisans. Available in our three most popular fragrances: Forest, Honey, and Lavender. Deliciously fragrant no matter the season. Save 10% when you use the code Holiday10 at checkout. Ships FREE.
Lidl US will officially open its newest Baltimore County location on Wednesday, December 9 in the 31,000 square foot space formerly occupied by the Green Valley Marketplace at Padonia Village Shopping Center in Timonium. The national chain is ranked a top three U.S supermarket by Food & Wine Magazine.
The Bluebird Cocktail Room’s bottled cocktail gift boxes are one of several creative gift ideas local restaurants are serving up this holiday season. Photo credit: Justin Tsucalas
Baltimore dining during the holiday season will look a little different than usual this year, as we trade jam-packed holiday party buffets and crowded shopping trips for safer and more socially distant options.
But there’s still a lot to look forward to this month, from private dinner opportunities to pop-ups and tastings. Here’s a look at what’s coming up:
Join The Shops at Kenilworth to shop holiday giftables and the trendiest looks for the season on Wednesday, December 9 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Dash through your to-do list all in one place with The Shops at Kenilworth businesses as well as other local boutiques popping up for the night, such as:
Enjoy the sweet sounds of holidays on the harbor. Join us on December 5th, 12th and 19th from 12pm-4pm for Joyful Jams. Shop and dine the best of Baltimore while you take in live music and festive tunes from local artists. Enjoy a special appearance from Santa at Joyful Jams on December 5th. Pose in front of our holiday “selfie station” throughout the season! #HarborEastHoliday.