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Food & Drink

    Peter Thomas of Bar One Baltimore and ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ is out of federal prison
    Between 2017 and 2023, Thomas failed to pay more than $2.5 million in employment taxes at several businesses, including Bar One Baltimore on Lancaster Street in Harbor East.
    Peter Thomas, a former reality TV star who appeared on “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” and used to own Bar One Baltimore, is out of federal prison.
    ‘Teeny-tiny’ Brunch Supply sweetens an Upper Fells Point neighborhood
    Brunch Supply is a mom-and-pop run micro-bakery that serves sweet and savory pastries a few days a week and has found a fan base in an Upper Fells Point neighborhood.
    Morning buns are a famously popular selection at Brunch Supply in Upper Fells.
    Primanti Bros. closes Baltimore-area location less than 2 years after opening
    The Pittsburgh-based chain claimed it would employ 100 people at its Linthicum Heights location when it opened.
    A Primanti Bros. sandwich with pastrami, french fries and cole slaw is sliced open on one of the tables in Market Square in downtown Pittsburgh.
    Ship’s Cafe, Catonsville’s lone crab house, expected to close after sale
    The Frederick Road crab house will reopen as an Asian and sushi restaurant, a lawyer representing the buyer said.
    Ship’s Cafe Restaurant and Crab House in Catonsville is expected to close.
    Peter Chang Annapolis is taking reservations ahead of opening
    Renowned chef Peter Chang is opening a new restaurant in Annapolis, and now taking reservations.
    FEBRUARY 25, 2026 - Peter Chang Annapolis on Bay Ridge Road in Annapolis. The restaurant is opening soon and taking reservations.
    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.
    Chef Spike Gjerde wants to open a new ‘Italian-inspired market’ in Baltimore
    Spike Gjerde, one of the biggest names in Baltimore dining, has laid out plans to open an “Italian-inspired market” in Hampden, adding to his growing roster of eateries in the area.
    Woodberry Kitchen owner Spike Gjerde is photographed at Woodberry Kitchen on July 10, 2024.
    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.
    Chef Dong Liu cooks several dishes in a wok over open flame at Lao Sze Chuan restaurant on June 26, 2025.
    Can a $20 smoothie really solve your health problems?
    The wellness industry has boomed in recent years, begetting a sea of trendy wellness-focused restaurants that brand healthy eating as a luxury experience. But what does it mean for a restaurant to be healthy?
    Pura Vida Miami has arrived in Montgomery County. Here’s what nutrition experts make of the latest addition to a growing count of wellness-branded restaurants.
    Baltimore liquor board reinstates some evening inspections after lawmakers raise concerns
    The Baltimore City Liquor License Board walked back changes that eliminated most evening inspections after lawmakers expressed concern in a letter this month.
    A wide selection of liquors
    Baltimore liquor board ending most evening enforcement, worrying lawmakers
    The changes “would certainly have a detrimental impact on our constituents and communities,” the lawmakers wrote.
    Baltimore City Council members and state lawmakers are concerned the city’s liquor board is no longer conducting nighttime enforcement in nightlife districts such as Fells Point.
    Dinner and a movement: Baltimore chefs take on erasure of Black history
    This month, Baltimore-area chefs are serving up reminders of Black Americans’ contributions to history.
    Chef Durian Neal will host a sold-out, 35-person dinner Saturday at Collective Spaces in downtown Baltimore.
    The viral, overflowing tacos of Flavor Hive arrive in Maryland
    Flavor Hive, which started in 2024 as a Virginia food truck, has rapidly expanded with its customizable bowls and chip-bag constructions.
    Flavor Hive, which opened Feb. 12 in Rockville, built its viral fame on walking taco bags where customers bring in their own bag of chips and add on rice, meat and other toppings. The Banner brought a bag of Fritos and Xochitl sea salt chips as test subjects.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: Restaurants Week is here again. Are you dining out?
    To dine or not to dine, that’s always the question for late February when Annapolis Restaurant Week rolls around. The promotional event is one of seven great things to do in the coming seven days.
    With Annapolis Restaurant Week falling in prime oyster season, surely one of the 35 featured places to eat will have them on the menu?
    Exploring sushi in Howard County: 4 must-visit lunch spots
    The Banner’s Jess Nocera tried a handful of Howard County sushi spots for lunch.
    The salmon lunch special at Sushi Q6 Normandy in Ellicott City includes soup, five pieces of salmon nigiri and a salmon avocado roll.
    The Brewer’s Art files for bankruptcy, citing $1.9 million in debt
    The Brewer’s Art has filed for bankruptcy, citing at least $1.9 million in debts, including back rent, taxes, wages and multiple lines of credit.
    The Brewer’s Art, the Mount Vernon brewpub and restaurant that has been an anchor of the Charles Street corridor for 30 years, closed abruptly Monday, according to employees.
    Anthony’s Italian restaurant set to reopen in Pasadena after 2-year closure
    Without specifying a date, Anthony’s Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar in Pasadena said it will be reopening “soon.”
    Anthony’s Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar in Pasadena said it’s reopening soon, after it closed about two years ago. They have not specified a reopening date.
    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.
    Le Comptoir du Vin enters its ‘bistro, baby’ era
    Le Comptoir du Vin, one of Baltimore’s favorite restaurants, embarks on a new chapter under co-owner Rosemary Liss.
    Le Comptoir du Vin’s chefs discuss menu combinations and ingredients ahead of a dinner service last week.
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