Category Archives: Food & drink

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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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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One Eight Distilling readies for October opening

One Eight Distilling expects to open its Ivy City tasting room to the public in late October and start producing its craft spirits by the end of this month, the distillery said in a Sept. 6 tweet. Elevation DC reports … Continue reading

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Taste of Georgetown returns Sept. 13

Taste of Georgetown moves to K Street, between Wisconsin and  this year. Now in its 21st year, the food-and-drink festival will feature epicurean delights from 35 restaurants, as well as a craft beer and wine pavilion. There’s also live music, … Continue reading

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Cakepop store opening near zoo

Soon you’ll have a place to go to grab sweet treats for the kids after seeing giant panda Bao Bao. Baked by Yael is opening across the street from the National Zoo in Woodley Park later this year. It touts on its … Continue reading

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