Food & Drink

    The Dish: How veganism became one of Baltimore’s hottest restaurant trends
    Maryland Vegan Restaurant Month shows how exponentially Baltimore’s plant-based options have grown in the last decade.
    Barbacoa Tacos with oyster mushroom, avocado puree, pepita and pico de gallo, at Liora, the sister restaurant of Double Zero
    9 restaurants perfect for Instagram photos
    Baltimore’s restaurants don’t just have good food. Many of their interior designs offer great places to take an Instagram photo.
    Bar at Hotel Ulysses.
    Maryland board extends BWI vendor contract after Moore orders new procurement process
    The Maryland Aviation Administration, a division of the Maryland Department of Transportation, will ensure the continuity of concession services at BWI.
    BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 22:  Passengers walk through a terminal at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) on December 22, 2021 in Baltimore, Maryland.
    The Dish: How restaurants are using leftover food to help the planet — and their bottom line
    The food industry is tackling waste in new ways. Plus, Cocina Luchadoras and Shoyou Sushi add new locations in Baltimore.
    Mark Hollak, founder of Mundea, stands next to the recycling bin at Pitango in Fells Point. Hollak is on a mission to divert trash from landfills in Baltimore and beyond.
    Here’s where to go for a hike and nice lunch
    Charm City Table, per a reader’s suggestion, takes a hike at Lake Roland then heads across the street for a bite at The Corner Pantry.
    Corner Pantry Food spread
    The Dish: Meet 3 people changing Baltimore’s pizza game
    They include an artist turned pizza baker, a tour guide and a chef who’s finding his own voice in pie.
    The spicy pepperoni pizza at Baltoz Bakery & Cafe, a new arrival to 6709 York Road. Owner Vlado Petrovski resists categorization, saying “My pizza is my pizza.”
    A 24-karat-gold crab cake and other dishes to splurge on
    Sometimes it's worth spending the extra money on a unique meal.
    By the Docks - 23K Gold Crab Cake.
    21 pizza places in Baltimore you must try, according to Banner readers
    Some readers were shocked at what didn’t make it on my pizza list, so here’s their favorites.
    Since 1948, Matthew’s Pizzeria has been an institution of the neighborhood and the city itself. Serving what many call “Baltimore-style pizza,” their pies are saucy and cheesy with crispy edges, and a soft, deep-dish crust.
    From catering to jumbo lump crabmeat, Black Marylanders have shaped U.S. food history
    From the inception of catering to the creation of fine dining, Black Marylanders have played a large role in shaping America’s food history, several experts say.
    Food historian Tonya Hopkins.
    The Dish: Resurrecting Black history, one cookbook at a time
    As the creators behind local staples like crab cakes and terrapin stew, African American cooks have shaped Baltimore’s long history as a dining destination while almost never getting credit.
    Cookbooks from the collections of Toni Tipton-Martin and W. Paul Coates are on display at Johns Hopkins Eisenhower Library.
    Restaurants, bars weigh future of outdoor parklets as city proposes fee
    The Department of Transportation is considering an annual charge of $10 per square foot
    Restaurants like Sláinte along Fells Point’s waterfront have set up “parklets” for guests to enjoy outdoor dining.
    Baltimore liquor violation fines could increase from $3,000 to $20,000
    Lawmakers want to increase the maximum fine that bars, restaurants and other establishments can face for liquor violations.
    Mayor Brandon Scott takes questions during a year-end press conference in City Hall on Wednesday, December 21.
    Charm City Table: French-inspired restaurant Le Comptoir du Vin lives up to the hype
    The small Baltimore restaurant has landed on national best restaurant lists in both Bon Appétit and Esquire magazines.
    Le Comptoir double lemon pudding
    Who wins in a chicken taste test — Raising Cane’s, Royal Farms or Popeyes?
    Using a blind taste test, we ranked the chicken tenders on seasoning, crispiness, juiciness, accompanying dips and overall appeal.
    Chicken tender taste held at The Baltimore Banner between: Popeye’s, Royal Farms and Racing Cane’s.
    Peter Chang celebrates reopening of NiHao
    In its next chapter, NiHao will offer guests an opportunity to taste upscale and authentic Chinese food “instead of traveling all the way to China.”
    Chef Peter Chang receives a citation signed by Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott at the Feb. 8 reopening of NiHao, his restaurant in the city's Canton neighborhood.
    Baltimore: The Greatest (Pizza) City in America
    A list of the best pizza spots in Baltimore.
    Jamyla Krempel stares down a JBGB's pizza.
    The Dish: What we know — and don’t — about Bojangles in Baltimore County
    Plus, CVP Towson says "business is business" after facing backlash for hosting a Jan. 6-related event, which was ultimately canceled.
    Bojangles, the North Carolina fast food restaurant known for its fried chicken and biscuits, is planning to expands its footprint in Maryland.
    Six of the best food stalls to try at the new Lexington Market
    As ever, the house specialty is affordable comfort food, whether it’s a decadent doughnut or a pizza with meatballs.
    Artist Shan Wallace, has been creating collages from her photography for many years.  Wallace's collage for the newly constructed Lexington Market are based upon her own experiences growing up in the old Lexington Market as a youth.
    Clucked up: The humble and heartbreaking world of raising backyard chickens
    Thinking about raising chickens to save money on eggs? These Baltimore-area backyard chicken owners say prepare yourself for feathers, heartbreak and some very expensive eggs.
    Christa Daring, along with their partner Dan Staples and child Juniper, raise chickens in their backyard in Lauraville on February 3, 2023. They have ten chickens total.
    Restaurants and other places to go on Valentine’s Day
    EatMoreBeMore gives date suggestions for people looking to celebrate the day of love.
    Pitango - Cruffin _ Matcha Latte
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