Jose Andres has been a DC restaurateur icon for over a decade now. With established restaurants such as Zaytinya and the flagship MiniBar, Oyamel is the newest addition to the Andres restaurant group. Oyamel is a Mexican tapas restaurant, known for fresh vibrant flavors in both it’s cuisine and elaborate drink menu. The restaurant itself […]Read Post ›
On a frigid Baltimore evening, in which going directly home after work to a warm cup of soup sounds ideal, at least 150 patrons made their way to Linwoods for dinner. It was a random Wednesday night, yet Linwoods had a buzz to it. The two hostesses were kept busy by all the incoming guests, […]Read Post ›
Small batch, artisanal, gourmet products have become a huge market segment and a popular purchase at local farmers markets and grocery stores. The opportunity to support local vendors, while consuming fresh, natural, tasty ingredients is a winning combination. Options can be overwhelming, which is why I am simplifying it for you – Scratch products […]Read Post ›
The Helmand is the type of restaurant you hope never changes and never closes. The restaurant has been serving the Baltimore community for over 20 years now, so clearly they have gotten the formula right. I ate at the Helmand for the first time earlier this year, but I really can’t imagine this restaurant has […]Read Post ›
As I have said in the past, restaurant week is the best and worst thing to happen to the Baltimore dining scene. While most restaurants limit their restaurant week offerings in order to still maximize profit, Kali’s Court defies this mold and still offers great food. The restaurant itself is tucked behind a patio garden, […]Read Post ›
What happens when you combine a farm to table concept, exceptional food, a modern upscale yet laid back setting, excellent service, and excellent drinks? Fleet Street Kitchen of course! This relatively new restaurant seems to make all the right moves and continues to impress. Conveniently located in Harbor East, Fleet Street Kitchen sits next to […]Read Post ›
Exciting restaurants are no longer hard to come by in Baltimore. The Food Market located on the busy 36th Street in Hampden is a glimmering example of the gastronomical revolution happening in Baltimore. The space is a bit small and the dining tables are intimately close to each other; however, it doesn’t take away from […]Read Post ›
Not that long ago, I dined at Cinghiale, one of the restaurants in the Foreman Wolf restaurant group. The experience was so good that I decided I had to try the flagship restaurant of the group – The Charleston. The Charleston is also located right in Harbor East, a pebble throw away from Cinghiale. While […]Read Post ›
Harbor East is quickly becoming the launching point for national chefs to enter the Baltimore dining scene. Leading the charge is Cindy Wolf, a Baltimore chef with many restaurants throughout the area. Her latest rendering is the rustic, yet elegant Italian kitchen known as Cinghiale. Directly translated, Cinghiale means wild boar in Italian – an […]Read Post ›
In a town where mediocre seafood is very easy to come by, it’s nice to see that modern yet classic seafood restaurants still exist in Baltimore. Thames Street Oyster house located in Fells Point is quite possibly some of the best and freshest seafood you can find in Baltimore. Like most Fells Point establishments, the […]Read Post ›
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