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Food & Drink

    Streeter: The complicated reality of rooting for Pinky Cole
    COLUMN | It can be frustrating as a fan to watch the highs and lows of Slutty Vegan’s Pinky Cole, while knowing as a Black woman that the world is watching closely.
    Slutty Vegan's Aisha "Pinky" Cole joins the Season 17 cast of The Real Housewives of Atlanta.
    Ethiopian coffee, pupusas and smash burgers: 8 new Montgomery County restaurants to try
    Here’s your guide to some of the best new food in Montgomery County, including a University of Maryland fan-favorite, a nonprofit cafe and a burger joint regarded as the best in the DMV.
    Dubbed the best burger in the DMV, Steeze Burger serves gooey smash burgers that require more than a few napkins.
    These Maryland restaurants are up for the area’s biggest food awards. Here’s what to order.
    Here's what you should order at the Maryland restaurants currently up for 2026 RAMMYS Awards, including San Pancho, 2fifty Texas BBQ, Caruso's Grocery and more.
    Caruso's Grocery serves up a rich, spicy ragu sauce over bucatini, topped with a dollop of fresh ricotta.
    The last Armand’s Pizzeria is closing after 51 years
    At its peak, the chain operated 14 locations across D.C., Maryland and Virginia.
    Co-owner Jim Hrozencik reminisces about Armand’s Pizzeria & Grille.
    The best Baltimore-area bars to watch the World Cup
    Baltimore was snubbed for the World Cup, but that’s not stopping local bars from embracing the most popular tournament on the planet.
    IRVINE, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 10: Team USA players participate during a training session ahead of the 2026 World Cup at Great Sports Park on June 10, 2026 in Irvine, California.
    The Wren, named a top restaurant by New York Times and Bon Appétit, is up for sale
    The $1.25 million listing price for The Wren includes the liquor license, furniture and fixtures, and name of the Fells Point pub.
    An antique clock from Liverpool is seen behind the bar at The Wren.
    Mount Vernon farmers market to open June 25 as Eddie’s remains in limbo
    The weekly Mount Vernon Farmers Market opens at 100 W. Eager St. on June 25.
    Baltimore’s Mount Vernon neighborhood. Organizers say locally grown fruits and vegetables, herbs, meats and more will be available at the new farmers market.
    The Dish: Many restaurateurs love ChatGPT. Many diners don’t.
    AI use has exploded across industries, but its adoption in the food world appears fraught with controversy as customers and others speak out against it.
    PJ's Coffee owner Yagnesh Mehta used ChatGPT to design a Mother's Day promotion for his cafe, as well as a flyer advertising it.
    The authentic Thai food truck in Catonsville worth waiting an hour for
    At Grace's Thai Kitchen food truck, one restaurateur is creating the authentic cuisine she says is missing in Baltimore County.
    Nattikan Namsoong, right, and her sister are behind Grace's Thai Kitchen at The Commissary in Catonsville, where they share a kitchen with multiple other popular food trucks.
    Listeria fears prompt Maryland dairy company to recall all cheese products
    The Maryland Department of Health is warning consumers that all of Clover Hill Dairy’s cheeses are being recalled after possible listeria contamination.
    The Maryland Department of Health announced today an expanded consumer advisory for all cheese products made by Clover Hill Dairy, located in Mechanicsville, Md., due to possible Listeria monocytogenes (L. monocytogenes) contamination. The facility has agreed to initiate a voluntary recall for all of its cheese products.
    7 LGBTQ-owned restaurants, cafes and sweet spots around Baltimore to visit all year long
    In honor of Pride, here are a few spots owned and operated by members of the LGBTQ+ community around Baltimore that Chris Franzoni says are worth a visit.
    The orange dreamsicle Dole Whip twist from Bmore Licks.
    Slutty Vegan is leaving Baltimore Peninsula
    A press release by Pinky Cole called Slutty Vegan’s closure in Baltimore Peninsula as a “relocation,” with a new spot planned near the campus of Johns Hopkins Hospital.
    Slutty Vegan, located at 2424 Distillery St., is leaving the Baltimore Peninsula.
    Slutty Vegan’s next Baltimore home will be near, not at, Johns Hopkins’ campus
    Pinky Cole Hayes announced Wednesday that Slutty Vegan was moving to a “new location at the campus of Johns Hopkins Hospital on Monument Street.”
    Scenes around the Baltimore Peninsula on June 30, 2025. Slutty Vegan recently moved in and has been popular with patrons.
    Banh mi and blackjack: Live! Casino wants to attract foodies, not just gamblers
    Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland’s owners hope Truong Tien, a Vietnamese restaurant that opened there in late May, will appeal to their changing customer base.
    At Truong Tien, diners can partake in dishes said to have been served to royalty. A double portion of the restaurant's banh mi, served on house baguette.
    The Dish: After 17 years in prison, his next act is food influencer
    Locked up at 15 and released in 2024, influencer Douglas White has turned his time in prison into a calling card.
    Locked up at 15 and released in 2024, influencer Douglas White has turned his time in prison into a calling card.
    Baltimore’s newest beverage trend? Clear cocktails that taste complex.
    Clarified cocktails, time- and labor-intensive drinks, are finding their way onto Baltimore beverage menus. Here are some restaurants where you can find them.
    The Baklava is the singular clarified cocktail on a tight list of top-tier drinks at CookHouse in Bolton Hill.
    Guide to Baltimore Pride: From jazz nights to drag cruises, 8 events you may not know about
    Baltimore’s week of LGBTQIA+ Pride celebrations kicks off this week, with dozens of events happening around the city.
    The audience dances to loud music being played at the Baltimore Pride block party at the 50th annual Baltimore Pride celebration in the Charles Village neighborhood of Baltimore on June 14, 2025.
    A second free food market will open in a Prince George’s County library
    The District 7 Fresh Market opens June 8 at the Spauldings Branch Library in District Heights. A similar market opened in Fairmount Heights to provide fresh foods and pantry staples.
    A free grocery store in a library chips away at food insecurity
    The Fairmount Five Market opened on May 28 at the Fairmount Heights Branch Library. Some residents in need can sign up to grab free pantry staples and fresh foods.
    The Fairmount Five Market in the Fairmont Heights Library is stocked with a variety of essentials many families rely on.
    Maryland dairy recalls ricotta products over possible listeria contamination
    Clover Hill Dairy issued a voluntary recall of its ricotta products over a possible listeria contamination.
    Clover Hill Dairy, a dairy operation in Mechanicsville, has recalled several ricotta products over a possible listeria contamination.
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