Food & Drink

    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.
    Ellicott City’s favorite Chinese restaurant is coming to Baltimore
    Pepper House, named one of the top Chinese restaurants in the country by Yelp, is adding a second location in Remington’s R. House food hall.
    Exterior of Pepper House, an authentic Sichuan restaurant located in Ellicott City, MD as seen on September 10th, 2024.
    How Baltimore invented the Spagett, one of summer’s hottest cocktails
    Bartender Reed Cahill first came up with the Spagett as a “dumb idea” a decade ago at Wet City. It’s garnered national fame since.
    PJ Sullivan, co-owner of Wet City, pours a Spagett, a signature drink created ten years ago at Wet City in Baltimore.
    Does it cost more to buy groceries depending on where you live? A Prince George’s County investigation.
    We found out the cost of making burgers at eight grocery stores across Prince George’s County.
    We found out the cost of making burgers at eight grocery stores across Prince George's County.
    The Dish: The only crab cake hack you need is at the Baltimore Farmers’ Market
    Let me let you in on my secret for making delicious Maryland crab cakes for just about $5 a pop.
    Yes, there is such a thing as a $5 Maryland crab cake. One pound of crab from Lindy's Seafood costs $22 and yields four or five crab cakes.
    It’s snowball season. Here’s where to get your fix in the region.
    Whether you’re new to the treat or a longtime snowball eater, here is a list of places where you can get your fix in Baltimore City and Baltimore, Anne Arundel and Howard Counties.
    The Snowy Spoon owner Wichada Stroup prepares a snowball for a customer at her Clarksville stand.
    Want the best ice cream in Prince George’s County? I ranked these 6 shops.
    Some of the best soft-serve and hard-serve ice cream options in Prince George’s County are in roadside stands and on a college campus.
    La Neveria Michoacana in Bladensburg is a Mexican-inspired ice cream shop that also serves ice pops and mangonanda.
    ‘Barn in the USA’: One of Maryland’s largest county fairs returns
    The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair, Maryland's largest county fair, returns Aug. 14-22 in Gaithersburg. Here’s everything you need to know about tickets, schedules, food, entertainment and more before you go.
    Menu highlights this year include crabby fries, Krispy Kreme burgers and the return of a New Orleans-style food booth.
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