Food & Drink

Several small, Black-owned businesses that were invited to sell food in the Infield as part of an initiative called Restaurant Row lost thousands of dollars on unsold goods.

“Doing business in Baltimore City is not convenient for business owners,” said restaurateur Rikki Vaughn.

Heritage Kitchen, a Filipino-inspired restaurant from chef Rey Eugenio, announced it will be leaving Hampden’s Whitehall Market at the end of May.

There are lots of Baltimore restaurants where you can celebrate Cinco de Mayo with great Mexican food and margaritas. EatMoreBeMore gives his suggestions.

Despite concerns raised by community members and, in some cases, Baltimore Police, the city’s liquor board voted to renew the liquor licenses of Mo’s Seafood, Lithuanian Hall and Fayette Liquor Plus.

The award-winning Jewish deli is aiming to open its third location sometime this fall.

The chef behind the wildly successful Walker’s Tap & Table is opening Rosie’s Delicatessen, and Offshore had its first guests at an invite-only event and will welcome the broader public starting May 3.

Matthew Kenney’s Liora and Double Zero, elevated vegan restaurants at 414 Light St., have permanently closed, according to the general manager.

Would you try a crab cake topped with bourbon bacon jam, Frosted Flakes and a fried egg?

Zorba's Bar & Grill offers up a tasty menu with tender lamb chops, juicy pork gyro and hand-cut french fries that will keep Charm City Table coming back for more.

How does the food at Camden Yards compare to the versions served to media at a preview last month? Umm ...

While Baltimore is synonymous with steamed crabs and crab cakes, the overall seafood scene is unparalleled.

Canton’s beloved pizzeria is kicking the tires on Key Highway with a pop-up set to launch in May.

The Charm City Cakes founder kicked off his partnership with the Perryville branch of Great Wolf Lodge, which will sell a line of Goldman’s specialty cupcakes at its theme park this summer.

A profile of Joe Benny’s, the winner of The Baltimore Banner’s first pizza bracket.

Scenes from Baltimore Banner's trip to Joe Benny's.

Halethorpe brewery Heavy Seas sent Diageo, the parent company of Guinness, a letter offering to brew Baltimore Blonde or to acquire the Relay manufacturing plant.

Of the businesses that first greeted customers when the food hall opened to the public in 2020, all but one have announced plans to leave this summer or have already closed their stalls.

A historic hall, a cocktail bar, a seafood restaurant and a liquor store are all facing grassroots efforts from neighbors to torpedo their respective liquor license renewals.

It’s one of multiple bills that passed during the Maryland General Assembly that affect Baltimore’s liquor laws. Nicholas Blendy, the board’s executive secretary, broke down the changes for us.