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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.
Eat this, not that: Choose these Baltimore restaurants instead of chains
The Banner's food reporters suggest local spots to spend your money in the new year.
Birria tacos at Tacos El Guero Food Truck off Merritt Boulevard come with herbs worth savoring.
The Dish: Baltimore’s corner bar tradition thrives. New venues on the way
Two new bars are coming to Baltimore in 2026.
The exterior of the future location of Bar Alice Anne in the Fells Point neighborhood of Baltimore, Md. on Monday, December 29, 2025.
A pricey year to eat out: The foods Marylanders paid more for in 2025
From bananas to beef, here are some of the most pressing scarcities and inflated prices that burnt a hole in customers’ pockets this year.
The Bacon Cheddar Burger at Valentino’s in Baltimore on Thursday, October 24, 2024.
The chef bringing West African fast-casual food to Baltimore
Jollof Bowl, which opened in Federal Hill’s Cross Street Market this summer, aims to make West African cuisine accessible through fast casual meals.
A bowl of half jollof rice, half jollof noodles, grilled chicken, yassa onions, corn, fresh tomato and suya aioli from Jollof Bowl in Cross Street Market.
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