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Food & drink

    Tipsy Scoop serves boozy ice cream and sparks questions in Federal Hill
    Boozy ice cream shop Tipsy Scoop opens Saturday in Federal Hill, but some have expressed concerns about how the liquor-infused treats will be regulated.
    Tipsy Scoop, a chain of liquor-infused ice cream shops, opens at 209 Key Highway on Saturday.
    New owners rebrand Pikesville deli The Essen Room as Mikey & Mel’s
    Many of The Essen Room’s traditions, including the overloaded sandwiches, will remain.
    In addition to a new name, the Essen Room in Pikesville will expand into a vacant 900-square-foot space next door to allow for more sit-down dining.
    7 things to do this week in Montgomery County, including a Tony-winning play and free fishing lessons
    Here are seven things to do this week in Montgomery County, including a Tony Award-winning play at Olney Theatre, a new exhibit at Glenstone and more.
    The cast of Olney Theatre’s latest show, the Tony-winning play “Appropriate,” rehearses before opening this weekend.
    The Dish: He started a Canton bake shop. Now he wants to give it away.
    When David Korrie opened the Little Hungarian Bake Shoppe in Canton, he promised it would be a business run by Ukrainian refugees. He didn’t realize how difficult that would be.
    March 12, 2026 - David Korrie, owner of The Little Hungarian Bake Shoppe, stands in the apartment located in the back of the business. Korrie spoke with refugee agencies about sponsoring a Ukranian family and spent months taking notes on the eatery's operations and outfitting the apartment. As of right now, he is living in the apartment until a refugee family can be found to run the business.
    The debate dividing Guinness drinkers: Do you split the G?
    Depending on what side of the social media algorithm you’re on, maybe you’ve seen celebrities and even your friends “splitting the G” on their first gulps of Guinness.
    Lauren Baracco shows her attempt to "split the G."
    Former Paulie Gee’s space in Hampden will soon house another pizza spot
    The owners of Key Neapolitan by Verde and Crushed Velvet are planning a shaved ice and pizza eatery in the former Paulie Gee’s space in Hampden.
    A pepperoni pizza slice from Paulie Gee's in Hampden.
    Maillard Pastries to close both locations as owner cites ‘exhausting’ work
    Maillard Pastries chef and owner Caitlin Kiehl announced Monday that her Hampden and Hamilton pastry shops will close by early May.
    Hampden's Maillard Pastries is opening a second branch in Hamilton.
    I ate a dozen bowls of pho across Montgomery County. Here are the best.
    The best bowls of pho in Montgomery County showcase traditional techniques and chart the evolution of the beloved Vietnamese noodle soup.
    A customer eats a bowl of brisket pho at PhoWheels in Burtonsville.
    A new cereal bar brings nostalgia and viral treats to downtown Baltimore
    Day & Night Exotic Cereal Bar transforms a breakfast standard into over-the-top milkshakes, waffles and desserts at its new North Charles Street location.
    The interior wall of Day & Night Exotic Cereal Bar, located at 333 N. Charles St.
    Mom’s Organic Market in Hampden closed due to rodent infestation
    A sign from the Baltimore City Health Department was on the door Thursday morning, noting Mom’s Organic Market in Hampden was closed due to a violation.
    A sign in the door of Mom's Organic Market at the Rotunda in Baltimore's Hampden neighborhood shows a notice the shop was closed for a rodent infestation.
    The Oceanaire Seafood Room plans to close at the end of March
    This Harbor East eatery will close March 26, becoming the latest Oceanaire location to shutter as the struggling nationwide chain attempts to find its feet.
    The Oceanaire Seafood Room at 801 Aliceanna Street near Harbor Point in Baltimore.
    Why some Maryland grocery stores sell beer and wine, but most don’t
    Maryland is one of the few states in the U.S. that don’t allow beer and wine sales in most grocery stores. Here’s why.
    Maryland is one of the few states in the U.S. that don’t allow beer and wine sales in most grocery stores.
    7 things to do in Montgomery County this week, including a comedy festival and St. Patrick’s Day parties
    Here are your best options this week in Montgomery County, Maryland, including a comedy festival, St. Patrick’s Day celebrations and a day hike.
    Jamar Hall performs at the 2025 SPRING! Comedy Festival in Silver Spring.
    Family behind Herman’s Bakery ‘choose life,’ plan to close Dundalk landmark after decades
    Herman’s Bakery, a landmark that has operated for more than six decades in Dundalk, plans to close on March 31.
    Larry Desantis prepares baked goods inside of Herman's Bakery, in Dundalk on March 28, 2024.
    The Dish: The couple making the case for Lao food in Baltimore
    This Baltimore couple is trying to carve out space for Lao food, a cuisine they love that has a minimal footprint in the city.
    Saroj Sharma, left, manager at Baltimore Lao Eats, explains the dish that his wife, Khamhou Thepsouvanh, the restaurant’s owner and chef, is preparing in their kitchen in Baltimore.
    Eat this, not that: Choose these Baltimore County spots instead of chains
    While Baltimore County has many chain standbys — think Panera, Chipotle — you can often find better fare and save money by going local
    A server prepares an order at El Taquito Leon #1 in the Parkville area of Baltimore County. This food truck, with several locations in Baltimore and Harford Counties, is a fine alternative to Chipotle.
    Grocery Outlet to close 8 Maryland locations
    Eight Grocery Outlet stores in Maryland are set to close as the bargain chain shutters dozens of locations nationwide.
    Grocery Outlet Inc. cut the ribbon to celebrate the opening of its newest store in Overlea, Maryland on January 23, 2025.
    Met Her at a Cafe adds an eatery to a Baltimore neighborhood that sorely needs them
    An inconspicuous black building in Oliver is serving up colorful platters of food and providing one of the only sit-in eateries in the area.
    A Fruity Pebbles waffle sandwich with bacon, egg and cheese from Met Her at a Cafe on Aisquith Street.
    I accidentally built a dumpling tour of Baltimore
    Some of the best dumplings in the area aren’t where you’d expect to find them, according to food social media influencer Chris Franzoni.
    Spread of various dumplings at Lao Sze Chuan.
    Steeze Burger, once called the best in the region, finds a permanent home in Gaithersburg
    Steeze Burger had only popped up for a year before The Washington Post named it the best burger in the D.C. area. Gaithersburg native Hunter Karametos plans to open the first brick-and-mortar location in April.
    Gaithersburg native Hunter Karametos will open a brick-and-mortar version of his pop-up, Steeze Burger, in April. His double cheeseburger was named by The Washington Post in 2023 as the D.C. area's best burger.
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