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.
‘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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Dish: Baltimore’s corner bar tradition thrives. New venues on the way
Two new bars are coming to Baltimore in 2026.
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 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.
Maryland farms expect relief from new wage rule, but their workers may pay the price
A new Labor Department rule may provide some relief to farms and help stabilize food prices long-term, but labor advocates say it exploits workers.
Culinary Architecture to move to Little Italy amid rising costs and a changing Pigtown
Culinary Architecture, a specialty grocer and mainstay in Pigtown, is moving to Little Italy early next year.
Ostrowski, Baltimore’s last remaining sausage king, isn’t done yet
At 71, Victor Ostrowski Jr. is the last Ostrowski sausage-maker standing. Through industry changes and family feuds, he shows no signs of stopping.
Little Italy ‘anchor’ restaurant up for sale after 42 years
Dalesio’s of Little Italy is seeking $1.95 million for its liquor license and building, which is in turnkey restaurant condition.
Award-winning chef sets sights on new social club amid rising food costs, lawsuit
The Park + Social club is a passion project for The Local chef Zack Trabbold, who is embroiled in a lawsuit with minority owners of his restaurant business.
Atlas Restaurant Group to open members-only supper club in Fells Point
Atlas Restaurant Group announced the new Rosewater Supper Club, an exclusive social club that will open in Fells Point next year.
The food stamps were running out, but no one told Nelly
Although SNAP uncertainty became a political and media talking point, the turmoil remained a mystery to some recipients — Maryland's most vulnerable residents.
Maryland’s neediest residents ‘stretching food’ as SNAP benefits remain uncertain
Maryland families who depend on SNAP benefits are unsure what November will bring as they potentially face a month without food aid.
SNAP benefits will change Nov. 1. Here’s what — and who — that affects.
Here’s how changes to federal food assistance amid the government shutdown will affect Marylanders who rely on SNAP.
City pledges $4.6 million in aid to residents amid federal shutdown
Mayor Brandon Scott announced funding Tuesday for food aid, child care and rental assistance, days before SNAP benefits are expected to cease.
