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Food & Drink

    Guinness to move Baltimore Blonde production to New York
    Despite moving to New York, Guinness' Baltimore Blonde will still maintain its name.
    Baltimore Blonde stocked in the Open Gate Brewery on March 14, 2023.
    The Dish: Jumbo lump crabmeat is overrated
    With food prices rising ever skyward, opting for backfin crab cakes in lieu of jumbo lump will save Baltimoreans money without skimping on flavor.
    The backfin crab cake at Faidley Seafood is  as delicious as the jumbo lump version (right) but costs around $10 less.
    Where to get the best frozen treats when it’s hot outside
    There’s nothing like a cold dessert on a sweltering summer day. EatMore BeMore tells us his favorite spots to get a frozen treat.
    Tia’s Italian Ice
851 W 36th St., Baltimore

Conveniently located on the Avenue in Hampden, Tia's Italian Ice is a haven for frozen treat enthusiasts. With a dazzling array of over 25 flavors of their namesake treat, Tia's offers a refreshing escape from the summer heat
    Baltimore will have new rules and fees for outdoor dining this summer
    Starting July 1, outdoor dining “parklets” — restaurant seating areas in public right-of-way spaces — will have new safety rules and a fee system that will charge restaurants in affluent areas more per square foot.
    Restaurants like Riptide along Fells Point’s waterfront have set up “parklets” for guests to enjoy outdoor dining.
    The Dish: Polock Johnny’s opens first restaurant in 10 years
    A hot dog eating contest will help mark the launch of the restaurant, which first got started on The Block in the 1940s.
    Polock Johnny's, famous for their sausages and sauce, will open their new location on June 10, 2023.
    Ask Charm City Table: Best ‘grown-up’ bars in Baltimore
    Looking for a bar that isn't crowded with a rowdy vibe? Ask Charm City Table has recommendations on good spots for grown-ups.
    A cocktail from CookHouse in Bolton Hill.
    DuClaw Brewing Company acquired by New Jersey-based River Horse Brewing Company
    River Horse Brewing Company, based in Ewing, New Jersey, will expand capacity at its facility as the two companies share production.
    Credit: DuClaw Brewing Company
    Baltimore liquor board has suspended liquor sales at roughly 100 establishments since May 1
    The reason for the liquor sale suspensions isn’t a renewed temperance movement, but something more prosaic: paperwork.
    A  beer at Suspended Brewing in Pigtown.
    Where to eat steamed crabs or buy them to-go in the Baltimore area
    Crab feasts can be complicated. Buying them doesn’t have to be.
    Crabs after being steamed at Conrad's Crabs & Seafood Market in Parkville, Thursday, June 1, 2023.
    Three Baltimore bars named to Esquire magazine’s list of the best in America
    Esquire ranked Baltimore’s Church, Ash Bar and Bloom’s among the top 33 bars nationwide.
    Bar at Hotel Ulysses.
    Bramble Baking Co. to close July 16, with owner citing ‘bone-crushing ennui’
    In a letter to customers, Bramble Baking Co. owner Allie Smith wrote that the business, which started out as a pop-up in 2017, “isn’t personally sustainable.”
    The Buche de Noel from Bramble Baking Co.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: Pride parade, Let’s Go Music Festival and plein air painting
    June is when things start happening fast. Check out these best bets for fun in Annapolis from June 1-7.
    Country music singer Chris Young will headline the Let's Go Music Festival Saturday night performances at the Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds in Crownsville.
    The Dish: Pop-up restaurants are reviving Baltimore’s food scene
    Pop-ups are reinvigorating Baltimore City’s vacant spaces and serving everything from buttermilk biscuits to Neapolitan pizza.
    New business owner Amanda Mack takes in the view with her partner Jarrod Mack, stand on the balcony of her new retail space in the Harborplace shopping complex, in Baltimore, MD., on March 11, 2023.
    Pigtown bar with beloved bell-ringing tradition closes
    Friends Grille in Pigtown tried to create an environment where people come as strangers and leave as friends.
    Friends Grille co-owner D. Greene looks out the front door of the Pigtown pub.
    Hey, all you Bud Light bigots. How about an Annapolis Pride beer?
    So, a washed-up rock star makes a video shooting up Bud Light because a trans person lifted a can of the beer on TikTok. Here’s a drink to take that bad taste out of your mouth, America. Forward Brewing, the nanobrewery in Annapolis, will release the second edition of its Pride beer on Tuesday. It's a kick-off to the city’s Pride week, a refreshing lager and a pint-sized political statement all in one.
    Forward brewing on Tuesday will release MorphX, a peach sour beer for the start of Pride Week in Annapolis. It comes with a butterfly tea power that will make it change colors, and edible glitter for extra sparkle.
    Consumer guide criticized for saying ‘avoid’ Chesapeake oysters
    As the Chesapeake Bay’s oyster population shows signs of a rebound, some want to know why Seafood Watch is recommending that people avoid eating wild-caught oysters from the bay.
    Freshly dredged oysters are collected in a basket.
    EatMoreBeMore’s best outdoor dining spots in Towson
    From hidden gems to bustling hotspots, Towson offers an array of sun-soaked patios where culinary delights and al fresco ambiance combine to create an unforgettable dining experience.
    Barley's Backyard in Towson
    What are the best non-smashed burgers in Baltimore? I’m on a mission to find out
    Nearly every burger in Baltimore is a smashburger. One reporter is pushing back against the trend.
    The $21 dollar "fancy" Penny Black Burger at the old-fashioned Fells Point tavern ranks atop my list of best non-smash burgers in Baltimore.
    Craft cocktails, cute shops and only an hour in the car: Discover Frederick in a day
    Frederick is a cozy city with an extremely walkable historic downtown bursting with shops and restaurants. It makes for a great day trip whether you’re looking for nice walking paths, a “treat yourself” shopping day or a delicious meal.
    The Carroll Creek Promenade in Frederick, Maryland.
    7 things to do in Annapolis
    Whether it’s the return of Annapolis Summer Garden Theater, the opening of the pool at Truxtun Park, or the annual Memorial Day Parade, there are always interesting things to do in Annapolis. Here are seven of them.
    Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre, the city’s oldest running outdoor theater troupe, starts its season Thursday with “Head over Heels,” a new jukebox musical comedy about a royal family on a journey to save their kingdom.
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