Category Archives: Baltimore food and drink

Mussel Bar & Grille now open in Baltimore

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Julekha

Biere, moules et frites. Those are the specialties at Robert Wiedmaier’s ode to the Belgian roadside dive, Mussel Bar and Grille, which opened March 10 in Baltimore’s Harbor East neighborhood. The 8,000-square-foot restaurant will open at 1350 Lancaster St., home of the former … Continue reading →

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Firenze restaurant opening Feb. 12 in Reisterstown

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Julekha

Pizza, lasagna and spaghetti and meatballs are making their way to Reisterstown’s historic Main Street. The 100-seat Firenze will open to the public Feb. 12 at 2 Hanover St. The upscale casual restaurant will also feature craft beer, cocktails and … Continue reading →

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Morty’s Delicatessen is betting on Maryland Live Casino

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Julekha

Maryland Live Casino’s newest restaurant is a New York-style deli that serves up corned beef and pastrami sandwiches. The 84-seat Morty’s Delicatessen opened in early January and is located on the casino floor, next to the Maryland Live buffet. The Papa Louie … Continue reading →

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Ryleigh’s Oyster opening Mount Vernon location Dec. 16

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Julekha

Soon you’ll be able to slurp some oysters before listening to Beethoven in Baltimore’s Mount Vernon neighborhood. The owner of Ryleigh’s Oyster will open his third location Dec. 16 across the street from Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, home of the Baltimore Symphony … Continue reading →

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New chefs and menu on deck at the Boathouse, Pazo and B&O

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Julekha

Winter is a time of rebirth and renewal, making it an ideal season for restaurants to revamp their menus. Or something like that. It’s also a good time to ditch the low-carb diet to savor some comfort foods. Leave your … Continue reading →

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The Milton Inn debuts new lounge and small plates menu

Posted on November 14, 2014 by Julekha

The Milton Inn in Sparks added a new casual lounge and small plates menu this month to the Northern Baltimore County restaurant. A total of 26 dishes are on the menu, including blackened catfish étouffée, French onion soup, clams casino … Continue reading →

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Here’s a look at the latest bar trend: Cocktails on tap

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Julekha

There was a time when drinking a cocktail to meant imbibing something sickly sweet and/or girly (like a Cosmo) or far too much alcohol than my 5-foot-one-inch frame can withstand. So I stuck with my fume blancs, malbecs and cabernets. Well … Continue reading →

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Here’s your guide to new Howard County restaurants

Posted on November 8, 2014 by Julekha

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

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Julekha

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

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Julekha

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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