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The Dish: He started a Canton bake shop. Now he wants to give it away.
When David Korrie opened the Little Hungarian Bake Shoppe in Canton, he promised it would be a business run by Ukrainian refugees. He didn’t realize how difficult that would be.
March 12, 2026 - David Korrie, owner of The Little Hungarian Bake Shoppe, stands in the apartment located in the back of the business. Korrie spoke with refugee agencies about sponsoring a Ukranian family and spent months taking notes on the eatery's operations and outfitting the apartment. As of right now, he is living in the apartment until a refugee family can be found to run the business.
Former Paulie Gee’s space in Hampden will soon house another pizza spot
The owners of Key Neapolitan by Verde and Crushed Velvet are planning a shaved ice and pizza eatery in the former Paulie Gee’s space in Hampden.
A pepperoni pizza slice from Paulie Gee's in Hampden.
Maillard Pastries to close both locations as owner cites ‘exhausting’ work
Maillard Pastries chef and owner Caitlin Kiehl announced Monday that her Hampden and Hamilton pastry shops will close by early May.
Hampden's Maillard Pastries is opening a second branch in Hamilton.
The Oceanaire Seafood Room plans to close at the end of March
This Harbor East eatery will close March 26, becoming the latest Oceanaire location to shutter as the struggling nationwide chain attempts to find its feet.
The Oceanaire Seafood Room at 801 Aliceanna Street near Harbor Point in Baltimore.
Family behind Herman’s Bakery ‘choose life,’ plan to close Dundalk landmark after decades
Herman’s Bakery, a landmark that has operated for more than six decades in Dundalk, plans to close on March 31.
Larry Desantis prepares baked goods inside of Herman's Bakery, in Dundalk on March 28, 2024.
The Dish: The couple making the case for Lao food in Baltimore
This Baltimore couple is trying to carve out space for Lao food, a cuisine they love that has a minimal footprint in the city.
Saroj Sharma, left, manager at Baltimore Lao Eats, explains the dish that his wife, Khamhou Thepsouvanh, the restaurant’s owner and chef, is preparing in their kitchen in Baltimore.
The Dish: Kimberly Kong eats her way through 100 Asian restaurants in Maryland
The Korean American food influencer behind Nomtastic Kim, an Instagram page with over 122,000 followers, is spotlighting 100 Asian restaurants across Maryland to encourage people to patronize local, immigrant-owned eateries.
Kimberly Kong pours condensed milk on sweet “Swirly Buns” as she films a profile of Bao Bei, a Taiwanese street food eatery in Rockville.
Slutty Vegan founder and Baltimore native Pinky Cole files for bankruptcy
Aisha “Pinky” Cole, the founder of the Slutty Vegan fast-food chain, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, federal court records show.
Slutty Vegan Founder Pinky Cole announces that Slutty Vegan will be opening a location at Baltimore Peninsula during a press conference on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023.
Overwhelmed BARCS gets some relief after ‘Baltimore showed up’ in droves for pets
The Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter saw an outpouring of support after suffering from an overcrowded kennel “crisis.”
Exterior of Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS).
Police fatally shoot resident of Columbia complex that supports adults with disabilities
Howard County Police fatally shot a man Sunday morning outside a Columbia apartment building, according to a department release.
Howard County Police shot a man outside a Columbia apartment building and he was declared dead shortly after, according to a department release.
Jimmy’s Famous Seafood owner: Comment about Olympics sparked ‘rise in business’
The CEO of Jimmy’s Famous Seafood in Baltimore went viral with a social media post targeting a HuffPost article about confusing feelings some athletes experienced as they represented the U.S. in the Olympics.
The co-owner and CEO of Jimmy’s Famous Seafood in Baltimore went viral with a social media post targeting a HuffPost article during the Olympics.
The Dish: The Philly cheesesteak invasion
The Philadelphia-bre(a)d insurgency taking over Baltimore’s cheesesteak scene goes beyond the major chains and viral fads. It’s also being propelled by Charm City’s small businesses.
Mary Miles, owner of Dimples Bar and Grill in Locust Point, hands a customer a cheesesteak to go.
The Dish: Where to eat this Black History Month
Charm City and its food scene were built on the contributions of Black Baltimoreans. Here are some of the eateries shaping the region that are worthy of trying this Black History Month.
Duck confit gumbo from Rooted Rotisserie.
The Black Olive owners file bankruptcy to halt foreclosure auction of its building
To avoid a foreclosure auction on its Bond Street building in Fells Point, The Black Olive owners file for bankruptcy.
On Tuesday, the auction for the building that housed The Black Olive was canceled.
Black Olive owner vows to keep restaurant open amid building foreclosure
A Fells Point mainstay is heading to foreclosure, unless its owners can stop it.
The Black Olive in the Fells Point neighborhood of Baltimore is heading to foreclosure, unless its owners can stop it.
‘Elevated social dining’ coming to Alex. Brown & Sons Co. building
A new restaurant, Fruition at 135th, opens in March in the historic Alex. Brown & Sons Co. Building. The new owner described it as an elevated dining experience.
The Alex. Brown & Sons Co. building at 135 East Baltimore Street. A new eatery with plans to bring premium dining experiences is set to open in the historic building.
The Dish: This North Charles Street cafe wants to talk about sex
A cafe focused on free expression and intimacy has come to North Charles Street in Baltimore City.
Nicole Aikens, owner of Kink Cafe, poses for a photo in the dining room.
The Dish: How a food truck is turning into HoCo’s only dine-in Filipino restaurant
Despite Howard County’s growing Asian food scene, there has yet to be a consistent spot for Filipino food. But a food truck with a loyal following hopes to change that by opening a new restaurant.
Owner of Namit BBQ Food Truck Maria Tabligan poses with customer Valerie Forrester, who's stocking up on meat skewers as the truck closes until Spring.
The couple introducing Baltimore to Brazil’s favorite snack
A couple starts their own Brazilian pão de queijo business in the Fells Point Farmers Market.
Thaina and Josh Ceribelli in front of their Fells Point Farmer's Market stall that they've run since August.
Alma Cocina Latina’s former head chef bets it all on his dream restaurant
Chef David Zamudio, a James Beard Award semifinalist for his time at Alma Cocina Latina, finally launches his own solo venture with Josefina in Harbor Point.
Chef David Zamudio turned down offers from other restaurants and hospitality chains, even going a year without a salary, to develop Josefina.
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