Author Archives: Julekha

About Julekha

Maryland (sub) urbanite who writes about food, art, travel, and commercial real estate.

Here’s your guide to new Howard County restaurants

Indian, Peruvian and Italian cuisine are among the new offerings in Howard County’s dining scene. I spoke with the staff of Ananda, an Indian restaurant in Fulton’s Maple Lawn; Seasons 52, a chain at the Mall in Columbia where everything is … Continue reading

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French fry shop opening in Federal Hill

Federal Hill residents will get new munchies to chew on after their bar crawls once a French fry shop moves into their neighborhood. The Local Fry will move into 21 E. Cross St. sometime between Thanksgiving and Christmas, co-owner Kevin Irish … Continue reading

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Ware House 518 opens in Mount Vernon

The restaurant formerly known as Creme Restaurant and Lounge has reopened as Ware House 518 in Baltimore’s Mount Vernon neighborhood. Owner Ezra Tilaye’s new name pays homage to Baltimore’s industrial past as well as the spot’s own legacy as the site … Continue reading

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Goodwill is opening Ellicott City store Oct. 9

Thrift shopping alert. Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake is opening its Ellicott City store today, its third in Howard County and 29th overall. The new store is located at 10164 Baltimore National Pike, aka Route 40. It’s actually right next … Continue reading

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Ellicott City Sonic opening Oct. 16

Get excited for cheeseburgers and tater tots: Sonic is opening Oct. 16 in Ellicott City. The location is 10160 Baltimore National Pike, aka Route 40. It will be the fourth Sonic store in Greater Baltimore and the very first in … Continue reading

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Birroteca opening Bel Air location Oct. 22

Popular Baltimore restaurant Birroteca is getting a second location out in Harford County’s Bel Air. The Italian restaurant is known for its artisan pizzas, fresh pastas and craft cocktails. The Bel Air location will open Oct. 22, according to Bel Air Birroteca … Continue reading

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Takoma Park Busboys and Poets to house coworking space

Busboys and Poets Owner Andy Shallal has a lot on his plate these days. He’s got three new stores in the works, in Takoma Park, Brookland and Anacostia. The stores in Takoma Park and Brookland will open by the end … Continue reading

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On a Roll: Baltimore chefs offer tips & recipes on making sushi at home

What’s your favorite roll? My favorites are ones that are spicy and crunchy. Words like “sriracha” and “tempura flakes” jump out at me when I’m perusing a sushi menu at a restaurant. I spoke with several Baltimore chefs and restaurant … Continue reading

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More breweries are opening in greater Baltimore

More craft breweries are opening in Maryland, thanks to the public’s growing thirst for unique beers and new state laws that make it easier for “beer-preneurs” to break out a batch. I spoke with the owners of Jailbreak Brewing Co., … Continue reading

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Bullfrog Bagels is opening its first storefront on H Street

STATUS: Now open, according to Eater DC.   Good news for fans of New York-style bagels. Bullfrog Bagels is opening its first store inside the Star & Shamrock Tavern & Deli at 1341 H St. NE. Bullfrog announced the news … Continue reading

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