“When I’m out to dinner, the last thing I want to hear is a screaming kid.”
Kelly Manly, mortgage loan closer“I don’t mind a well-behaved child . . . as long as the parent doesn’t mind the...
A friendship among local chefs is a recipe for success on Baltimore’s culinary scene.
Sometimes, local chefs connect in unusual ways. Last fall, en route to Hampden’s The Food Market, chef/co-owner Chad Gauss was driving his Mercedes-Benz when a Honda Pilot pulled past a stop sign on...
We found just the antidote to the wintertime blues—canned peaches. These aren’t those limp, pale slices you usually find in grocery stores. These are tree-ripened, golden halves from nearby orchards...
Merlot has endured a tarnished reputation for years.
Merlot has endured a tarnished reputation for years. Many insiders blame the movie Sideways for making fun of Merlot drinkers while extolling the virtues of Pinot Noir; I’m not convinced an indie...
Sure, it’s convenient to stop at the Marquee Lounge for a beer and a bite to eat before or after a show at Creative Alliance at the Patterson in Highlandtown. But you don’t really need a performance...
“How do I love thee?” Let us count the ways—a dozen doughnuts, a handful of chocolates, two almond croissants, and three scoops of ice cream. Okay, maybe that’s not exactly what Elizabeth Barrett...
Becka Dowding, head barista at Dooby’s Coffee in Mt. Vernon, shares her tips and tricks for staying warm by making latte art and pour-over coffee at home.
Whole Latte Love
To make your own latte art at home, it’s important to start with whole milk because the fats create a velvety texture. Also, when steaming milk, hold the pitcher at an angle to...
Southern staples shine at the Charles Village eatery.
When the vacant corner spot that once housed the venerable M & J’s Soul Food at 25th and St. Paul streets began to show signs of activity earlier last year, we were giddy with anticipation for...
The Charmery takes the chill out of winter with ice cream and hot chocolate.
That whacky David Alima, co-owner of The Charmery (801 W. 36th St., 410-814-0493) with his wife Laura, just can’t stop coming up with ideas.
“The beautiful thing about ice cream is that it’s a blank...
We’ve gathered three wines that embody the passion and flavor of the region, just in time for your Valentine’s Day dinner.
St. Valentine is the enigmatic Italian who has evolved into a symbol of love and affection, and what is a more romantic setting than Tuscany in Italy? With its tidy estates of grapes and olive groves...
