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Irish Dinner at Chameleon Cafe
By Mary Zajac | 1/27/2010
Get Your Irish on in January! Lauraville favorite, The Chameleon Café (4341 Harford Rd., [410] 254-2376), is hosting a special Irish dinner as a fundraiser for Baltimore's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010. Cost is $75 and includes hors d'oeuvres like rashers with Cashel Blue mousse and smoked salmon with red onion and herb sauce; potato and leek soup; prime cut ribeye; bread pudding; and wine, beer, and Irish whiskey. Contact the restaurant for reservati ... [MORE]
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Get Your Irish on in January! Lauraville favorite, The Chameleon Café (4341 Harford Rd., [410] 254-2376), is hosting a special Irish dinner as a fundraiser for Baltimore's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010. Cost is $75 and includes hors d'oeuvres like rashers with Cashel Blue mousse and smoked salmon with red onion and herb sauce; potato and leek soup; prime cut ribeye; bread pudding; and wine, beer, and Irish whiskey. Contact the restaurant for reservati ... [MORE]
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Burger Love
By Mary Zajac | 1/25/2010
When the Dogwood Restaurant (911 W. 36th St., [410]889-0952) reopened, I looked forward to once again enjoying fine dining within walking distance of my home. What I didn't expect to find was burgers. A green chile, smoked cheddar cheeseburger called the Taos, to be exact—a smoky, juicy mess of a twelve ounce burger made with pasture-grazed beef and just enough deep-green chile burn to keep you warm in winter. There are other burgers on the menu—Galen's burger, named for Dogwood's ch ... [MORE]
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When the Dogwood Restaurant (911 W. 36th St., [410]889-0952) reopened, I looked forward to once again enjoying fine dining within walking distance of my home. What I didn't expect to find was burgers. A green chile, smoked cheddar cheeseburger called the Taos, to be exact—a smoky, juicy mess of a twelve ounce burger made with pasture-grazed beef and just enough deep-green chile burn to keep you warm in winter. There are other burgers on the menu—Galen's burger, named for Dogwood's ch ... [MORE]
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Lebanese Taverna Rolls Back Prices
By Erica Bauman | 1/11/2010
Mondays in January are a toxic mix of cold weather and—well, Monday. But Lebanese Taverna (719 S. President St., [410] 244-5533) has a new deal to make this dreaded weekday more bearable: The restaurant has brought back its "Roll Back Mondays" special for the entire month of January. The promotion lists menu items such as hummus and shawarma for their original prices from 1979, when Lebanese Taverna first opened. Popular staples of Lebanese cuisine are all under $10 in a way that makes you ... [MORE]
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Mondays in January are a toxic mix of cold weather and—well, Monday. But Lebanese Taverna (719 S. President St., [410] 244-5533) has a new deal to make this dreaded weekday more bearable: The restaurant has brought back its "Roll Back Mondays" special for the entire month of January. The promotion lists menu items such as hummus and shawarma for their original prices from 1979, when Lebanese Taverna first opened. Popular staples of Lebanese cuisine are all under $10 in a way that makes you ... [MORE]
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Milan to Open Jan. 15
By Mary Zajac | 1/7/2010
Are you ready for "sushi Italiano?" Executive Chef Steven Carey and the folks at Milan (1000 Eastern Ave., [443] 438-7503) certainly hope so. Billed on its web site as "an exclusive upscale lounge," Milan hosts its grand opening Jan. 15 and will feature modern Italian cuisine with broader Mediterranean influences. Look for pastas, steaks, and flatbreads as well as the sushi, which features fresh fish with garnishes like lemon oil and pine nuts. Besides three levels of dining and an outdoor pati ... [MORE]
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Are you ready for "sushi Italiano?" Executive Chef Steven Carey and the folks at Milan (1000 Eastern Ave., [443] 438-7503) certainly hope so. Billed on its web site as "an exclusive upscale lounge," Milan hosts its grand opening Jan. 15 and will feature modern Italian cuisine with broader Mediterranean influences. Look for pastas, steaks, and flatbreads as well as the sushi, which features fresh fish with garnishes like lemon oil and pine nuts. Besides three levels of dining and an outdoor pati ... [MORE]
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Twitter Cake
By Anna Ditkoff | 1/6/2010
I finally understand the purpose of Twitter. It was created so that Red Emma's could tell me they have "delicious vegan red velvet cake." No sooner did a colleague see the tweet then we were bundled up and headed to the coffee shop to partake. And damn, was it good! Sweet and dense, but airy—and with icing so luscious I considered licking the plastic container it came in. And the giant piece was just $3. The cake was courtesy of Brunie's Bakery, run by goddess of vegan baked goods Tamara G ... [MORE]
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I finally understand the purpose of Twitter. It was created so that Red Emma's could tell me they have "delicious vegan red velvet cake." No sooner did a colleague see the tweet then we were bundled up and headed to the coffee shop to partake. And damn, was it good! Sweet and dense, but airy—and with icing so luscious I considered licking the plastic container it came in. And the giant piece was just $3. The cake was courtesy of Brunie's Bakery, run by goddess of vegan baked goods Tamara G ... [MORE]
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Baltimore's Restaurant Week Draws Near
By Erica Bauman | 1/5/2010
Baltimore's Winter Restaurant Week is two weeks away and ready to ruin everyone's New Year's resolution to lose weight. This time over 90 restaurants are participating, each creating a special prix fixe menu. Available in a wide array of cuisines, a three-course dinner in any participating restaurant costs $35.10 (lunches are $20.10). Restaurant Week doesn't officially begin until Jan. 22, but make your reservation now as spots tend to fill up fast. For reservations and a complete list of restau ... [MORE]
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Baltimore's Winter Restaurant Week is two weeks away and ready to ruin everyone's New Year's resolution to lose weight. This time over 90 restaurants are participating, each creating a special prix fixe menu. Available in a wide array of cuisines, a three-course dinner in any participating restaurant costs $35.10 (lunches are $20.10). Restaurant Week doesn't officially begin until Jan. 22, but make your reservation now as spots tend to fill up fast. For reservations and a complete list of restau ... [MORE]
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DuClaw in Fells Point Closes Today
By Anna Ditkoff | 12/30/2009
Today, Dec. 30, is your last chance to hit DuClaw Brewing Co. in Fells Point. The brew pub is shuttering at end of business today. When I called to ask why, I was answered by an understandably testy employee. "Um, a combination of reasons," she said. I could almost hear the eye roll. "Probably not enough business." I have a call in to the corporate office to get a possibly more diplomatic reason, and to find out how the other locations are faring. In the meantime, if you want a Hellrazer or a Ba ... [MORE]
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Today, Dec. 30, is your last chance to hit DuClaw Brewing Co. in Fells Point. The brew pub is shuttering at end of business today. When I called to ask why, I was answered by an understandably testy employee. "Um, a combination of reasons," she said. I could almost hear the eye roll. "Probably not enough business." I have a call in to the corporate office to get a possibly more diplomatic reason, and to find out how the other locations are faring. In the meantime, if you want a Hellrazer or a Ba ... [MORE]
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DuClaw Closure Update
By Anna Ditkoff | 12/30/2009
I just got off the phone with DuClaw Brewing Co. president David Benfield. He says there were two reasons for closing down DuClaw's Charm City location. "One is a small dispute with our landlord over fees on the property," he says. "And during that dispute the landlord offered to buy our lease out."
The second is "it's becoming increasingly difficult to run a operation in the city of Baltimore."
While most restaurateurs blamed the economy in general, Benfield thinks Baltimore is a particularly h ... [MORE]
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I just got off the phone with DuClaw Brewing Co. president David Benfield. He says there were two reasons for closing down DuClaw's Charm City location. "One is a small dispute with our landlord over fees on the property," he says. "And during that dispute the landlord offered to buy our lease out." The second is "it's becoming increasingly difficult to run a operation in the city of Baltimore." While most restaurateurs blamed the economy in general, Benfield thinks Baltimore is a particularly h ... [MORE]
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Harbor East Elevation Burger Closes
By Katherine M. Hill | 12/28/2009
Elevation Burger (1006 Aliceanna St.), the all-organic, grass-fed, ethically-minded burger chain has closed its store in Harbor East, The Baltimore Sun's food blog Dining@Large reported Wednesday. Sun restaurant critic Elizabeth Large wrote that the location will re-open Feb. 15 as an as yet unnamed deli and pizza joint.
A call to Elevation's corporate headquarters in Arlington, Va. yielded the following statement via e-mail from Elevation partner Michael Berger:
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Elevation Burger (1006 Aliceanna St.), the all-organic, grass-fed, ethically-minded burger chain has closed its store in Harbor East, The Baltimore Sun's food blog Dining@Large reported Wednesday. Sun restaurant critic Elizabeth Large wrote that the location will re-open Feb. 15 as an as yet unnamed deli and pizza joint. A call to Elevation's corporate headquarters in Arlington, Va. yielded the following statement via e-mail from Elevation partner Michael Berger: Despite the Harbor East Baltimor ... [MORE]
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Dogwood Reopens
By Anna Ditkoff | 12/15/2009
Dogwood is reopening Dec. 17 according to an e-mail from the restaurant. Last August, it closed down amid rumors that this temporary hiatus would prove permanent. Rumors that seemed pretty likely when September and then October and then November came and went without the promised reopening. Now, you can once again head down to the basement for Dogwood's brand of local- and sustainable-focused American cuisine.Grano's second location on Chestnut Avenue is already open for business. The dining roo ... [MORE]
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Dogwood is reopening Dec. 17 according to an e-mail from the restaurant. Last August, it closed down amid rumors that this temporary hiatus would prove permanent. Rumors that seemed pretty likely when September and then October and then November came and went without the promised reopening. Now, you can once again head down to the basement for Dogwood's brand of local- and sustainable-focused American cuisine.Grano's second location on Chestnut Avenue is already open for business. The dining roo ... [MORE]
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Pazo Turns Five
By Mary Zajac | 11/30/2009
Pazo (1425 Aliceanna St., [410] 534-7296) celebrates five years of business tomorrow, Dec. 1, with two special events: "Super Cinco," a souped-up version of Pazo Cinco, the five for $5 tapas and cocktail happy hour, and an all out anniversary party. The latter features a silent auction—proceeds benefit the House of Ruth—a Charm City Cake, and a "Super Art Fight", in which two artists go head to head in timed rounds to complete a piece based on audience suggestions, according to a pre ... [MORE]
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Pazo (1425 Aliceanna St., [410] 534-7296) celebrates five years of business tomorrow, Dec. 1, with two special events: "Super Cinco," a souped-up version of Pazo Cinco, the five for $5 tapas and cocktail happy hour, and an all out anniversary party. The latter features a silent auction—proceeds benefit the House of Ruth—a Charm City Cake, and a "Super Art Fight", in which two artists go head to head in timed rounds to complete a piece based on audience suggestions, according to a pre ... [MORE]
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Miss Irene's Closes
By Mary Zajac | 11/25/2009
Despite a full blown renovation that yielded one of the city's prettiest dining rooms, a killer beer list, and some pretty good food (including a very fine orange crème brulee), Miss Irene's (1738 Thames St.) appears to be closed. A sign on the door announces Poe Boys Oyster Bar opening in December 2009, and phone calls were unanswered (there's no voicemail either). The restaurant opened just under a year ago. Tough times, indeed.
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Despite a full blown renovation that yielded one of the city's prettiest dining rooms, a killer beer list, and some pretty good food (including a very fine orange crème brulee), Miss Irene's (1738 Thames St.) appears to be closed. A sign on the door announces Poe Boys Oyster Bar opening in December 2009, and phone calls were unanswered (there's no voicemail either). The restaurant opened just under a year ago. Tough times, indeed. ... [MORE]
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It's open! A roundup of recent restaurant openings around town
By Mary Zajac | 11/20/2009
Sam's Kid (811 S. Broadway) boasts an intriguing pan-Asian menu in a brightly lit Fells Point storefront.
Tapas Adela (814 S. Broadway, [410] 534-6262), part of the Kali's Restaurant Group, brings Spanish tapas to the former Southern Accents space by the Admiral Fell Inn.
Look for "'Americana' fare influenced by immigrating cultures and sustainable philosophies"—or so says the web site—at Mr. Rain's Fun House (800 Key Highway, [443] 524-7379) in the American Visionary Arts Museum.
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Sam's Kid (811 S. Broadway) boasts an intriguing pan-Asian menu in a brightly lit Fells Point storefront. Tapas Adela (814 S. Broadway, [410] 534-6262), part of the Kali's Restaurant Group, brings Spanish tapas to the former Southern Accents space by the Admiral Fell Inn. Look for "'Americana' fare influenced by immigrating cultures and sustainable philosophies"—or so says the web site—at Mr. Rain's Fun House (800 Key Highway, [443] 524-7379) in the American Visionary Arts Museum. La ... [MORE]
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New Restaurants
By Anna Ditkoff | 11/6/2009
Despite the economic downturn that has taken the life of several local restaurants (RIP Bicycle and Brass Elephant), brave souls continue to join Baltimore's culinary landscape. Milan, which promises "eclectic Italian/Mediterranean cuisine," is set to open in the coming months. Located at the corner of Eastern Avenue and Exeter Street, it has the benefit of being adjacent to both Little Italy and Harbor East. We're a bit nervous about the "Italian-inspired sushi" it plans to offer, though.
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Despite the economic downturn that has taken the life of several local restaurants (RIP Bicycle and Brass Elephant), brave souls continue to join Baltimore's culinary landscape. Milan, which promises "eclectic Italian/Mediterranean cuisine," is set to open in the coming months. Located at the corner of Eastern Avenue and Exeter Street, it has the benefit of being adjacent to both Little Italy and Harbor East. We're a bit nervous about the "Italian-inspired sushi" it plans to offer, though. Don't ... [MORE]
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Let's Eat Charles Street
By Mary Zajac | 11/5/2009
Saturday's forecast calls for sunny skies, just in time for Let's Eat Charles Street, a Mount Vernon street festival sponsored by the Historic Charles Street Association. From noon to 6 p.m., folks can stroll the length of Read Street between Charles and Cathedral sampling foods from local restaurants such as the Helmand, Marie Louise Bistro, Sascha's, and Cazbar, and beverages from the Brewer's Art and Spirits of Mt Vernon. Live entertainment. Food prices vary. Call (410) 332-4144 for more info ... [MORE]
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Saturday's forecast calls for sunny skies, just in time for Let's Eat Charles Street, a Mount Vernon street festival sponsored by the Historic Charles Street Association. From noon to 6 p.m., folks can stroll the length of Read Street between Charles and Cathedral sampling foods from local restaurants such as the Helmand, Marie Louise Bistro, Sascha's, and Cazbar, and beverages from the Brewer's Art and Spirits of Mt Vernon. Live entertainment. Food prices vary. Call (410) 332-4144 for more info ... [MORE]
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Ethnic Dinners
By Mary Zajac | 10/26/2009
We love this time of year: the leaves are spectacularly psychedelic, apple cider is at the markets, and traditional ethnic food is being celebrated at various spots around town. Zion Lutheran Church (400 E. Lexington St., [410] 727-3939) hosts its annual German sour beef dinner on Wednesday, Oct. 28 (dinner 4:30-7:30 p.m. in the dining hall; beer hall 4:30-9:30 p.m.) and Thursday, Oct. 29, (lunch 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.; beer hall 4:30-9:30 p.m.). FYI, beer is served only in the beer hall, since the din ... [MORE]
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We love this time of year: the leaves are spectacularly psychedelic, apple cider is at the markets, and traditional ethnic food is being celebrated at various spots around town. Zion Lutheran Church (400 E. Lexington St., [410] 727-3939) hosts its annual German sour beef dinner on Wednesday, Oct. 28 (dinner 4:30-7:30 p.m. in the dining hall; beer hall 4:30-9:30 p.m.) and Thursday, Oct. 29, (lunch 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.; beer hall 4:30-9:30 p.m.). FYI, beer is served only in the beer hall, since the din ... [MORE]
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What's on Tap: Special and Seasonal Brews Around Town
By Anna Ditkoff | 10/22/2009
In addition to faves Resurrection and Ozzy, the Brewer's Art (1106. N. Charles St., [410] 547-6925) is offering Cerberus Triple; Saison Pecore; Clamper's Ale, a grisette or Belgian-style farmhouse ale; and this month's batch of Zodiac Pale Ale, an English bitter. Look for a new style of pale ale every month.
The seasonal brews at DuClaw (901 S. Bond St., [410] 563-3400) are Consecration, an American brown ale; Mysterium, a Belgian-style spiced ale; and Twisted Kilt, a Scotch ale.
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In addition to faves Resurrection and Ozzy, the Brewer's Art (1106. N. Charles St., [410] 547-6925) is offering Cerberus Triple; Saison Pecore; Clamper's Ale, a grisette or Belgian-style farmhouse ale; and this month's batch of Zodiac Pale Ale, an English bitter. Look for a new style of pale ale every month. The seasonal brews at DuClaw (901 S. Bond St., [410] 563-3400) are Consecration, an American brown ale; Mysterium, a Belgian-style spiced ale; and Twisted Kilt, a Scotch ale. Mahaffey's ... [MORE]
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Beer Week Begins!
By Mary Zajac | 10/9/2009
Baltimore Beer Week began last night aboard the USS Constellation with the tapping of a special keg of Clipper City Loose Canon by former Oriole and Boog's Barbecue namesake Boog Powell. But fear not if you weren't one of the privileged few invited to the event. Beer Week (actually ten days) runs through Oct. 18, and there's a good chance your favorite watering hole, restaurant, or beer store is sponsoring something special. Check baltimorebeerweek.com for an updated schedule of events, but some ... [MORE]
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Baltimore Beer Week began last night aboard the USS Constellation with the tapping of a special keg of Clipper City Loose Canon by former Oriole and Boog's Barbecue namesake Boog Powell. But fear not if you weren't one of the privileged few invited to the event. Beer Week (actually ten days) runs through Oct. 18, and there's a good chance your favorite watering hole, restaurant, or beer store is sponsoring something special. Check baltimorebeerweek.com for an updated schedule of events, but some ... [MORE]
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Maryland Governor's Cup Winners
By Mary Zajac | 9/29/2009
Less than a week after our Best of Baltimore issue named Black Ankle Vineyards "Best Local Winery", the Maryland Wine Festival celebrated the results of the Governor's Cup Competition, awarding Best of Show top honors to Black Ankle's 2007 Crumbling Rock, a Bordeaux blend (think Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot). (Disclosure: Though I have been a Governor's Cup judge in the past, I was not a member of this year's judging panel.) Although Maryland wineries can win medals for wines m ... [MORE]
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Less than a week after our Best of Baltimore issue named Black Ankle Vineyards "Best Local Winery", the Maryland Wine Festival celebrated the results of the Governor's Cup Competition, awarding Best of Show top honors to Black Ankle's 2007 Crumbling Rock, a Bordeaux blend (think Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot). (Disclosure: Though I have been a Governor's Cup judge in the past, I was not a member of this year's judging panel.) Although Maryland wineries can win medals for wines m ... [MORE]
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Dining Out for Life
By Mary Zajac | 9/16/2009
Just a reminder, if you haven't already made plans to eat out tomorrow night, re-consider. Thursday, Sept. 17 is Dining Out for Life, a night where more than 50 restaurants around town—from humble to haute cuisine—donate a portion of the night's proceeds to Moveable Feast, an organization that provides meals on wheels to folks battling HIV/AIDS, cancer, and other illnesses. Moveable Feast and its volunteers who make the meals and the meal deliveries do good, good work, and to help th ... [MORE]
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Just a reminder, if you haven't already made plans to eat out tomorrow night, re-consider. Thursday, Sept. 17 is Dining Out for Life, a night where more than 50 restaurants around town—from humble to haute cuisine—donate a portion of the night's proceeds to Moveable Feast, an organization that provides meals on wheels to folks battling HIV/AIDS, cancer, and other illnesses. Moveable Feast and its volunteers who make the meals and the meal deliveries do good, good work, and to help th ... [MORE]
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