From tall ship excitement to the first tomatoes of summer, this week is a fun one in Baltimore. Here’s a look at what’s coming up in the restaurant world:
Openings & announcements
A new brunch spot, Sunday Social, is slated to open in South Baltimore in mid-July.
Dangerously Delicious Pies is closing its Hampden store – its last physical storefront – on Sunday. The pie company will continue to sell at farmers’ markets around the area.
Love, Pomelo is now opening at 4:30 p.m. from Tuesday through Sunday, and will host “Aperitivo Hour,” including specials on snacks and drinks, until 6:30 p.m. each day.
Sail250 events
Baltimore’s Sail250 events are officially underway – so keep an eye out for sailors, the Blue Angels, and lots of excitement at restaurants and bars and along the waterfront.
If you’re downtown on Friday, June 26, stop by the Seafood for Thought Stage around noon to catch the crab soup cookoff, featuring entries from 200 Monroe Restaurant, Classic Catering, Girl in the Kitchen, Hook & Vine, Jimmy’s Famous Seafood, Lord Baltimore Hotel, McCormick and Schmick’s, Pendry Baltimore, Phillips, Rouge Catering, Royal Sonesta Harbor Place Baltimore, and Soul Man Sweets. If you’re there, please find me at the judge’s table to say hello!
On Saturday, the Fells Point Farmer’s Market in Broadway Square is operating as usual – which means lots of great vendors with the extra bonus of a view of the tall ships.
Star Bright Supper
On Sunday, The Milton Inn’s Chef Chris Scanga will be at Star Bright Farm for a luxe outdoor summer meal. The dinner, which is part of the To the Table Supper Series, also features live music from Chris Jacogs and Patrick Rainey, drinks from Dodon Vineyards and Pickett Brewing, and oysters from Fallen Pine Oyster Co.
Sally O’s at Baltimore Taphouse
On Monday, the Sally O’s crew will pop up at Baltimore Taphouse with a casual menu of three sandwich-and-sides boxed meal options. The pop-up is the first in a new series – on the last Monday of each month, the Taphouse will team up with a local chef or restaurant.
Photos at Petit Louis
On Tuesday evening, Petit Louis will be staging a photo shoot to use in future marketing. If you’re interested in being part of it, make a reservation to dine at the Roland park bistro that night.
Tomatoes are back
Seasonal tomatoes are just starting to make their glorious return onto menus around town.
At Silver Queen Café, they’re fried and potentially paired with a Spanish G&T.
Charleston’s tomatoes are also fried and matched with buffalo milk mozzarella, arugula, and saffron.
The Milton Inn serves tomatoes in a salad with goat cheese, red onion, and cucumber.
Josefina puts tomatoes front and center in a beautiful pan con tomate topped with a Spanish anchovy.
Planning for the future
Mark your calendars for:
July 15: Coal Fire & Cocktails at Cosima
July 24: Baltimore Restaurant Week Begins
October 21: Chef Carlos Raba at Boordy Vineyards
