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Food & Drink

    Inside a ‘Top Chef’ star’s child abuse case and custody battle in Howard County
    A Howard County judge has barred Food Network host Eric Adjepong from being alone with his daughter in a ruling the “Top Chef” alumnus linked to a longstanding custody battle with his ex-wife.
    NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 19: Chef Eric Adjepong poses during the Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival Dinner hosted by Eric Adjepong and Tiffani Faison as part of the Invesco Dining Series at The Standard Grill presented by Invesco QQQ on October 19, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Daniel Zuchnik/Getty Images for NYCWFF)
    Charcoal Korean BBQ is back as Jong Kak reopens after a year and $200,000 in upgrades
    Last weekend, customers were finally able to return to Jong Kak, which frequently comes up in conversations about the best Korean barbecue around.
    Jong Kak has reopened at 18 W. 20th St. after nearly a year closed as it updated its fire suppression system.
    The Dish: Tourists are flocking to this Greenmount Avenue takeout window
    More and more, influencers are bringing foodies to unexpected places in Baltimore, like a takeout window with no signs.
    Phil Laguerre of Boston at I Love Seafood on Greenmount Ave.
    Midlina in Canton appears to close after landlord sues over rent
    Midlina, a splashy global fusion restaurant in Canton, appears to have closed after its landlord sued the restaurant over rent.
    Midlina
    Fried Oreos, pupusas and a donut burger: Everything I ate at the Montgomery County Fair
    I tried 15 foods and drinks at the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair, including fried Oreos, pupusas and a donut burger.
    From Hot Cheeto street corn to some of the best fried chicken I've had in recent memory, here's everything I ate at the 2026 Montgomery County Agricultural Fair on Aug. 14, 2026.
    Hutzell: How not to pick a Maryland blue crab, and my search for the right way
    COLUMN | Everyone in Maryland knows how to pick a Chesapeake Bay crab, right? There is a method to it, a shared technique. Well, what if we’ve been doing it wrong all along?
    A fresh blue crab to be steamed and enjoyed.
    Singer Olivia Dean thinks it’s so easy to fall in love ... with Baltimore’s dining scene
    Olivia Dean, winner of this year’s Grammy Award for best new artist, stopped by Baltimore Seafood the night before her concert at CFG Bank Arena.
    MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 28: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Olivia Dean performs 'Man I Need' on stage during The BRIT Awards 2026 at Co-op Live on February 28, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)
    I wanted to hate Maryland’s newest bagel shop. They made me a believer.
    Montgomery County takes its bagels seriously. How does a viral sensation like PopUp Bagels fit in Bethesda?
    A basket of hot bagels at PopUp Bagels in Bethesda.
    The Brass Tap to close after nearly a decade in Midtown-Belvedere
    After nearly 10 years and a failed lease negotiation, the Brass Tap will close its doors in Mid-Town Belvedere on Aug. 31.
    The interior of the bar The Brass Tap
    Baby’s on Fire owners speak out on sudden closure, say they received death threats
    Baby’s on Fire owners David Koslowski and Shirlé Hale Koslowski issued an open letter on social media saying that the business faced problems long before a unionization push by employees.
    Baby’s on Fire closed July 19.
    One of Maryland’s oldest brewpubs aims to fill gap in Anne Arundel’s beer scene
    Oliver Brewing Co., which traces its roots to 1993, will fill a gap in Anne Arundel.
    Oliver Brewing is moving to Millersville to open an expanded taproom, where customers will be able to indulge in their craft beers.
    Yuk it up: Magoobys comedy club is coming to Hampden
    Cue the laughs: Magoobys Joke House, a Baltimore County comedy club that helped launch the careers of Stavros Halkias and Shane Gillis, is coming to Hampden.
    Magoobys Joke House, located in Timonium, will open a smaller spot in Hampden.
    The Dish: Why Baltimore’s swankiest new bar took 7 years to open
    Werewolves Welcome may feel worth the wait after seven years and approximately $1 million transforming the Old Goucher space into a bar.
    Werewolves Welcome, a new bar in Old Goucher, is a seven-year project by veteran bartender and cinephile Bryan Ranere.
    How a Baltimore cheesecake company went viral with a Leonardo DiCaprio video
    Èdo Cheesecake's video trying to convince Leonardo DiCaprio to try cheesecake has more than 24 million views and has increased sales 30%.
    JANUARY 13, 2026 - Customers can sample Edo Cafe's Basque lava cheesecake at the former Chiu’s Sushi at 608 S. Exeter Street in Harbor East. Cakes can be purchased whole or by the slice, and come in different varieties like crème brûlée.
    Power Plant Live! to open new bar with bands and karaoke in downtown Baltimore
    Rally’s Corner Bar, which will have an outdoor patio and a dedicated stage for live bands, will open its doors in September.
    Rally’s Corner Bar, which will have an outdoor patio and a dedicated stage for live bands, will open its doors in September.
    Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar in Old Ellicott City is closing
    The Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar on Ellicott City’s Main Street is closing at the end of August.
    The Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar on Ellicott City’s Main Street is closing at the end of August.
    Nora Blú hopes to make a spark where other restaurants have fizzled
    Mount Vernon’s new kitchen on the block, Nora Blú, is serving Mediterranean food and chic decor.
    Nora Blú is a new dining option in the Mount Vernon neighborhood. The new space serves a menu based on refined Mediterranean dining.
    Caviar is everywhere. Here’s where to get it around Baltimore.
    Once reserved for special occasions and elaborate presentations, caviar is becoming much more approachable, according to food social media influencer Chris Franzoni.
    At Peter's Inn in Fells Point, caviar is an add-on to the raw bar, where you can order it with oysters or shrimp cocktail.
    From breakfast to late-night eats, try these 7 Ocean City restaurants
    Here are seven independent, locally owned Ocean City eateries that are proven winners for both your belly and your wallet.
    Buxy’s Salty Dog Saloon offers Pittsburgh food and flair at 28th Street in Ocean City.
    Banner readers said I overlooked this ice cream spot. Were they right?
    Franklins in Hyattsville opened an ice cream shop in October in the back of its general store and has earned a loyal following.
    Emerson Warner, 2, enjoys a confetti cupcake scoop of ice cream at Franklins Ice Cream in Hyattsville.
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