The latest from Chris Franzoni
7 restaurants and patios with dog-friendly dining in Baltimore
These Baltimore eateries don’t just allow dogs, but welcome them, according to food social media influencer Chris Franzoni.
The fall apple-picking day trip worth an annual trek from Baltimore
A fall drive to Pennsylvania apple country for pumpkins, gourds, baked goods and milkshakes is an annual ritual for social media influencer Chris Franzoni.
Caviar is everywhere. Here’s where to get it around Baltimore.
Once reserved for special occasions and elaborate presentations, caviar is becoming much more approachable, according to food social media influencer Chris Franzoni.
It’s snowball season. Here’s where to get your fix in the region.
Whether you’re new to the treat or a longtime snowball eater, here is a list of places where you can get your fix in Baltimore City and Baltimore, Anne Arundel and Howard Counties.
6 seafood club sandwiches around Baltimore worth every messy bite
These are some of the crab cake and shrimp salad sensations around the Baltimore area worth seeking out, according to food social media influencer Chris Franzoni.
Follow the smoke to these 5 Baltimore-area pit beef sandwich spots
Here are some of the best pit stands, restaurants and pop-ups to find pit beef sandwiches, according to food social media influencer Chris Franzoni.
8 Baltimore hot dog spots you’ll want to visit all summer long
Nothing says Fourth of July quite like a hot dog. Here’s where you can find simple dogs or over-the-top creations, according to food social media influencer Chris Franzoni.
7 LGBTQ-owned restaurants, cafes and sweet spots around Baltimore to visit all year long
In honor of Pride, here are a few spots owned and operated by members of the LGBTQ+ community around Baltimore that Chris Franzoni says are worth a visit.
11 of the Baltimore area’s best smashburgers
Smashburgers are having a moment in Baltimore. Here are some of the best places to find them, according to food social media influencer Chris Franzoni.
From sushi to pizza, here are 6 soft-shell crab dishes to try in Baltimore right now
The soft-shell crab creations at these Baltimore restaurants stand out in a sea of seasonal dishes, according to food social media influencer Chris Franzoni.
8 new restaurants and bars to check out in Baltimore
From a food truck to a subterranean bar, here are the new Baltimore restaurants worth adding to your list, according to food social media influencer Chris Franzoni.
The Baltimore brunch spots worth the wait — and where you should book early
These are the restaurants where food social media influencer Chris Franzoni keeps coming back for brunch — and advises you book your reservations early.
Baltimore desserts that are almost too pretty to eat. But you should anyway.
These restaurants create pastries, mousses and other desserts that are as much works of art as they are fine cuisine.
Wondering where to eat on Easter? Check out these buffets and brunches.
Here are the Baltimore-area restaurants offering Easter buffets, brunches and sweets worth checking out, according to food social media influencer Chris Franzoni.
Baltimore is going purple with ube. Here’s where to find the yummy yam.
Here’s where to find ube drinks, desserts and dishes at restaurants around Baltimore, according to food influencer Chris Franzoni.
I accidentally built a dumpling tour of Baltimore
Some of the best dumplings in the area aren’t where you’d expect to find them, according to food social media influencer Chris Franzoni.
8 places that showcase the Asian restaurant renaissance in Baltimore
Baltimore’s Asian restaurant scene is having a moment. These are some of the newest options in town.
However you feel about Valentine’s Day, Baltimore has a plan
Baltimore is showing a lot of love this Valentine’s season: romantic, platonic, hilarious and occasionally haunted. Whether you’re planning a candlelit dinner, a Galentine’s night out, or an anti-Valentine’s dance floor release, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate (or side-eye) the holiday.
Baltimore’s matcha moment has arrived. Here’s where you can enjoy it.
These are some of the best coffee shops where you can drink matcha in Baltimore, according to food social media influencer Chris Franzoni.
The foods Baltimore put on repeat in 2025
Across months of reporting — and more meals than any reasonable person should admit — the same themes kept resurfacing. Not trends invented online, but habits formed at tables, counters, bar stools and parking lots across the city.
