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Food & Drink

    Peter Chang in College Park closes after less than a year in business
    Peter Chang, the acclaimed Chinese chef, and his family have grown their restaurant empire across the region in recent years. But on Monday, they abruptly closed their College Park outpost.
    TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2026 - Peter Chang Kitchen & Bar at 8503 Baltimore Avenue in College Park. The restaurant’s owners announced Monday that the Prince George’s County outpost was closed effective immediately.
    Heritage Smokehouse to close North Baltimore shop in August
    Heritage Smokehouse owners announced Monday that they will not renew their lease in August and will close their Govans storefront.
    "I don't think any chef wants to be giving an ultimatum for getting people in the door," said George Marsh, the owner of Heritage Smokehouse.
    From sushi to pizza, here are 6 soft-shell crab dishes to try in Baltimore right now
    The soft-shell crab creations at these Baltimore restaurants stand out in a sea of seasonal dishes, according to food social media influencer Chris Franzoni.
    Nanami Cafe's Garlick roll has soft-shell crab tempura, avocado and cucumber inside, is topped with seared salmon and yellowtail, and finished with masago, garlic chips, scallion, ponzu sauce and black garlic sauce.
    Maryland lawmakers push for financial aid for wineries devastated by frost
    Lawmakers are pushing for emergency funds to help Maryland wineries bounce back after a devastating late-season frost destroyed buds and vines.
    Three weeks later Black Ankle Vineyards is still grappling with the damage of a late season frost that decimated their buds for grapes.
    All the Maryland festivals that should be on your radar in 2026
    Need to fill your weekend? Use our handy calendar and list of events to find things to do across Maryland counties.
    DMV Empanadas pleads for return to Baltimore Farmers’ Market after rejection
    DMV Empanadas, a seven-year veteran of the Baltimore Farmers’ Market, was denied a stall ahead of a restaurant opening.
    Empanadas from DMV Empanadas.
    The Dish: What happened to Baltimore’s diners?
    Once seen as a beacon of affordability, diners are becoming less commonplace and financially viable, with the few Baltimore spots needing to evolve to survive.
    Customers sit at the counter at Kay’s Place in Baltimore.
    How a farm incubator in Prince George’s County is changing who grows Maryland’s food
    At the Urban Farm Incubator, participants are working to increase access to fresh food for Prince Georgians and to teach young people about health and farming.
    From left, volunteers Gigi Parker, Ruth Getachew and Malik Carter work with farmer Isaac Zama to plant moringa seedlings at the Urban Farm Incubator at Watkins Regional Park in Upper Marlboro.
    UMD staple Marathon Deli opens in Montgomery County. Can it live up to the college memories?
    Nostalgia is served up in the shape of secret-sauce-drenched french fries at Marathon Deli’s new Kensington location.
    Longtime College Park staple Marathon Deli has arrived in Kensington, serving up its fan-favorite gyros and Marathon fries, along with more sophisticated menu items.
    3 fun, inexpensive things to do with Mom in Montgomery County on Mother’s Day
    Whether the family is feeling crafty, active or artsy, here are three ideas for creative ways to spend Mother’s Day.
    Goodbye, Greyhound Tavern, the strangest, homiest dive bar in my neighborhood
    What is there to say about a Fells Point corner bar that’s given you everything and nothing at the same time?
    The now-closed Greyhound Tavern at 1822 Fleet Street in Baltimore.
    Bar Alice Anne blends Korean bites with neighborhood bar vibes in Fells Point
    Bar Alice Anne, which opened Thursday, is ultimately a revival of the corner neighborhood bar with dishes inspired by Korean American and Irish food.
    The exterior of Bar Alice Anne in the Fells Point neighborhood of Baltimore, Md., in April 2026.
    Dulceology Bakery to close after 6 years in Federal Hill
    Dulceology Bakery in Federal Hill, known for its Latin-inspired desserts, announced on Instagram that it will close next weekend with a celebration.
    Dulceology Bakery at 1138 S. Charles Street.
    These 3 new Baltimore restaurants are one step closer to opening
    Thai Restaurant, Nest and a new breakfast spot in Greektown are one step closer to opening after a liquor license hearing Thursday.
    MAY 7, 2026 - Board of Liquor License Commissioners for Baltimore County office in Towson.
    Eat this, not that: Skip the fast food in Howard County
    Howard County is home to dozens of chain restaurants, but instead, there's plenty of mom and pop places to support instead.
    Facci Ristorante’s pappardelle bolognese arrives steaming hot.
    Prince George’s County offers standout tastes of West Africa
    Chefs from Cameroon, Nigeria and Senegal are serving delectable staples of their homelands, including wood-fired beef and jollof rice, across Prince George’s County.
    Bros J Suya first opened in Beltsville as a truck in 2021. The Cameroon-inspired restaurant’s main attraction is suya, strips of wood-grilled beef.
    Utz recalls some potato chips over possible salmonella contamination
    Utz Quality Foods issued the recall this week after learning a chip seasoning containing dry milk powder it uses for various Zapp’s and Dirty brand flavors might have been infected.
    Although no sickness has been reported, the FDA is advising people to avoid eating and to dispose of select brands.
    Wico Street Beer Co. closing Pigtown taproom amid industry downturn
    Wico Street Beer Co. is serving craft beers until “we run dry” ahead of a closure at the end of May due to a downturn in sales and customer interest.
    Wico Street Beer Co. is closing by the end of May after more than three years in business.
    The Dish: This Baltimore family’s chain is expanding as others shrink
    As other restaurant groups shrink, Nick Liberatore and his relatives — the family behind Lib’s Grill and Liberatore’s Ristorante — plan on opening three new restaurants around Maryland in 2026.
    The Liberatore's tested various dishes and drinks to add to the menu of Lib's Grill, a spinoff of the family's first Italian restaurant Liberatore's, which opened in 1988.
    A viral New Hampshire halal restaurant opens location in Owings Mills
    The fast-casual eatery opened last week in the Brookside Commons complex in Owings Mills, where it hopes to replicate its viral success.
    The build-your-own rice bowl at The Halal Spot in Owings Mils includes your choice of rice, meat, sauces and toppings.
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