Food & Drink

The future of the ale, the signature offering from the Guinness manufacturing plant in Relay, has been in question since Diageo, the parent company of Guinness, confirmed it will lay off approximately 100 workers when the facility shutters in June.

The closure of Joe Benny’s, Forno and Baba’s are just the latest reminder that eateries in the area are still feeling the effects of rising food costs, the labor shortage and COVID-19.

A few public events are still being planned for the space throughout the summer, including Memorial Day, the Fourth of July and Labor Day.

The new direction for the restaurant is in line with a pivot toward more casual and outdoor dining that many eateries have undertaken during the pandemic.

The city has a few well-known spots serving dishes from the region.

In an industry that suffers from a lack of racial equity and representation, the Bronx native knows that the two industries pair perfectly.

Checkerspot Brewing Company in South Baltimore is about to debut a special collaboration beer they made with the Boston Beer Company. The local favorite, which opened in 2018, is moving to a new, larger location soon, too.

Spawning cocktails and dessert flavors, lemon sticks have traveled from the Chesapeake Bay to Chrissy Teigen’s table.

Just weeks after Baltimore Banner readers voted for Joe Benny’s as the best pizza in town, owner Joseph Gardella announced that he “can't push anymore” and the shop will close.

After struggling to stay open for the last three years, owner Ricky Johnson said the Italian spot near the Hippodrome has officially shut down.

Doppio Pasticceria has rented a stall at R. House as the business prepares to move into the former Cahoots Brothers building next year.

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.

To mark Cinco de Mayo, the owner of a Mexican-themed Baltimore restaurant and a couple who are both Black chefs and food historians will collaborate to celebrate Mexican and Black cultures.

“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.