Food & Drink

A fire in La Cuchara’s hood system Sunday night led to water damage at the Hampden-area restaurant.

The Banner's food reporters suggest local spots to spend your money in the new year.

Equitea has opened its first brick-and-mortar shop in Remington — the only cafe dedicated to specialty green teas in the city.

The Fishmonger's Daughter, Candela and Armada are just a few of the restaurants we hope to see open in 2026.

Two new bars are coming to Baltimore in 2026.

No judgment here: Sometimes you wake up on New Year’s Day with a pounding headache and a desperate craving for the greasiest, heartiest breakfast you can get your hands on.

For three hours on Sunday, Ravens fans found themselves cheering for a team they hated (the Browns) to beat a team they detested (the Steelers) so a team that gives them ulcers (the Ravens) could have a chance to stumble into the playoffs.

From bananas to beef, here are some of the most pressing scarcities and inflated prices that burnt a hole in customers’ pockets this year.

There are plenty of ways to stave off the chill of a dark winter night, but among my favorites: ducking into a cozy bar for a quick drink, bite to eat and some time indoors.

These are the best meals I ate while covering Baltimore's dining scene, from a cheesesteak at Frank's Pizza and Pasta to The Duchess' pancit bihon hollai.

Seven staff members of The Banner Montgomery participated in a blind taste test of bagels to crown the best in MoCo. The competition included Call Your Mother, Bethesda Bagels and the newest entrant, Andy’s Pizza.

Chipotle launched its “first-ever high protein” menu Tuesday, which features snack cups of meat and a creation by Silver Spring native and New York Knicks guard Josh Hart that will be available Jan. 5.

Dietitians and health experts share tactics to reduce calorie intake and prevent weight gain during the holidays.

Baltimore may be known for its seafood, but the city is rife with options for vegetarians, vegans and those dabbling in plant-based eating.

Crispy, gooey mozzarella sticks aren’t on the menu at Caruso’s Grocery, but they should be on your table.

If Thursday’s opening of Dave’s Hot Chicken in Rockville is any indicator, another hot chicken place doing it well doesn’t hurt.

Of all the community arts performances in Annapolis over the holidays, none may be more unique than Live Arts Maryland's performance of Handel's Messiah in one of the city's oldest churches.

COLUMN | I had rejected my inheritance of macaroni and cheese. This holiday season, I’m proud to have reclaimed it.

Tersiguel's, a mainstay restaurant of old Ellicott City for classic French cuisine, will serve its last meal this weekend.

Kneads Bakeshop & Cafe, a Baltimore-based bakery with a large local following, plans to open its first Montgomery County location next year in Chevy Chase.