Food & Drink

    The Dish: Many restaurateurs love ChatGPT. Many diners don’t.
    AI use has exploded across industries, but its adoption in the food world appears fraught with controversy as customers and others speak out against it.
    PJ's Coffee owner Yagnesh Mehta used ChatGPT to design a Mother's Day promotion for his cafe, as well as a flyer advertising it.
    The authentic Thai food truck in Catonsville worth waiting an hour for
    At Grace's Thai Kitchen food truck, one restaurateur is creating the authentic cuisine she says is missing in Baltimore County.
    Nattikan Namsoong, right, and her sister are behind Grace's Thai Kitchen at The Commissary in Catonsville, where they share a kitchen with multiple other popular food trucks.
    Listeria fears prompt Maryland dairy company to recall all cheese products
    The Maryland Department of Health is warning consumers that all of Clover Hill Dairy’s cheeses are being recalled after possible listeria contamination.
    The Maryland Department of Health announced today an expanded consumer advisory for all cheese products made by Clover Hill Dairy, located in Mechanicsville, Md., due to possible Listeria monocytogenes (L. monocytogenes) contamination. The facility has agreed to initiate a voluntary recall for all of its cheese products.
    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.
    The orange dreamsicle Dole Whip twist from Bmore Licks.
    Slutty Vegan is leaving Baltimore Peninsula
    A press release by Pinky Cole called Slutty Vegan’s closure in Baltimore Peninsula as a “relocation,” with a new spot planned near the campus of Johns Hopkins Hospital.
    Slutty Vegan, located at 2424 Distillery St., is leaving the Baltimore Peninsula.
    Slutty Vegan’s next Baltimore home will be near, not at, Johns Hopkins’ campus
    Pinky Cole Hayes announced Wednesday that Slutty Vegan was moving to a “new location at the campus of Johns Hopkins Hospital on Monument Street.”
    Scenes around the Baltimore Peninsula on June 30, 2025. Slutty Vegan recently moved in and has been popular with patrons.
    Banh mi and blackjack: Live! Casino wants to attract foodies, not just gamblers
    Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland’s owners hope Truong Tien, a Vietnamese restaurant that opened there in late May, will appeal to their changing customer base.
    At Truong Tien, diners can partake in dishes said to have been served to royalty. A double portion of the restaurant's banh mi, served on house baguette.
    The Dish: After 17 years in prison, his next act is food influencer
    Locked up at 15 and released in 2024, influencer Douglas White has turned his time in prison into a calling card.
    Locked up at 15 and released in 2024, influencer Douglas White has turned his time in prison into a calling card.
    Baltimore’s newest beverage trend? Clear cocktails that taste complex.
    Clarified cocktails, time- and labor-intensive drinks, are finding their way onto Baltimore beverage menus. Here are some restaurants where you can find them.
    The Baklava is the singular clarified cocktail on a tight list of top-tier drinks at CookHouse in Bolton Hill.
    Guide to Baltimore Pride: From jazz nights to drag cruises, 8 events you may not know about
    Baltimore’s week of LGBTQIA+ Pride celebrations kicks off this week, with dozens of events happening around the city.
    The audience dances to loud music being played at the Baltimore Pride block party at the 50th annual Baltimore Pride celebration in the Charles Village neighborhood of Baltimore on June 14, 2025.
    A second free food market will open in a Prince George’s County library
    The District 7 Fresh Market opens June 8 at the Spauldings Branch Library in District Heights. A similar market opened in Fairmount Heights to provide fresh foods and pantry staples.
    A free grocery store in a library chips away at food insecurity
    The Fairmount Five Market opened on May 28 at the Fairmount Heights Branch Library. Some residents in need can sign up to grab free pantry staples and fresh foods.
    The Fairmount Five Market in the Fairmont Heights Library is stocked with a variety of essentials many families rely on.
    Maryland dairy recalls ricotta products over possible listeria contamination
    Clover Hill Dairy issued a voluntary recall of its ricotta products over a possible listeria contamination.
    Clover Hill Dairy, a dairy operation in Mechanicsville, has recalled several ricotta products over a possible listeria contamination.
    7 things to do in the capital region, from a food festival to Pride celebrations
    You can also visit an art market, take a free workout class and see a TLC reality star onstage.
    The Taste of Wheaton returns for its 30th year, bringing more than 60 food and artisan vendors to the Marian Fryer Town Plaza.
    Jimmy’s Breakfast Bar & Grill diner, Fat Tuesday to open in Fells Point
    Diner-style breakfasts and New Orleans-inspired food and drinks are coming to spaces near the Fells Point waterfront this summer.
    Jimmy's Breakfast Bar and Grill quietly reopened in Fells Point at 801 South Broadway.
    The Dish: This chef wants a Michelin star. First, he has to fill seats.
    Chef Loic Sany has big plans for Nest, his first solo project. But can he overcome the obstacles of the industry he loves?
    Chef and owner Loic Sany opens the blinds inside Nest, a fine-dining speakeasy located above his other restaurant, Jerk at Nite, in downtown Baltimore.
    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.
    The Royal Blue's smashburger comes with bacon and the option to add a runny egg for brunch.
    This new cocktail challenge has Baltimore bars buzzing
    To shine a spotlight on Baltimore’s creative bartenders, the Charm City Cocktail Club is challenging locals to try 12 bars around the city before its July deadline.
    A local group of spirits enthusiasts recently formed the Charm City Cocktail Club to celebrate Baltimore’s cocktail scene — and its first foray is a challenge to fill up a passport by visiting a dozen Baltimore bars.
    Moore seeks federal disaster aid for Maryland farms, wineries hit by freeze
    Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is asking the federal government for disaster aid to help farms and wineries that had crops damaged by a late-spring freeze.
    Three weeks later Black Ankle Vineyards is still grappling with the damage of a late season frost that decimated their buds for grapes.
    The Dish: As Greektown changes, Karellas Cafe holds the line
    Karellas Cafe, a beloved Greektown family tavern in Baltimore, is keeping old traditions alive as the neighborhood changes.
    One of Karellas Cafe’s signature dishes is their grilled octopus drizzled in vinegar and olive oil. They’re also known for their tzatziki, hummus and tyrokafteri, which can be eaten with pita.
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