Every so called ‘foodie’ is in constant pursuit of that next level meal. The search for that ingredient, dish, or experience that just transcends what you already perceive as good food. It could be a hole-in-the-wall with incredible Szechuan cuisine (like Mission Chinese), a food truck that serves up the best doner kebab, or a […]Read Post ›
When Pabu closed in June 2014, Baltimore lost its premiere Japanese and sushi restaurant. Sure, there are several places in both the county and city to get very delicious sushi, but most lack that certain authenticity that Pabu brought. Not to be outdone by the Michael Mina Restaurant Group, the Atlas Restaurant Group opened Azumi […]Read Post ›
New York’s dining scene is daunting to say the least, especially for an outsider just trying to keep up with the culinary mecca that is New York City. Anyone without a budget can easily settle on places like Eleven Madison Park or Le Bernardin for some of the best food in the world. But if […]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 ›
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 ›
Woodberry Kitchen (WK) might be one of the most unique restaurants in Baltimore. In today’s world of corporate franchises and restaurants so centered on the bottom line, it is nice to see a restaurant focus on quality and supporting local farms. The mantra at Woodberry is simple, instead of using corporate food suppliers; they use […]Read Post ›
Mari Luna Bistro is the newest addition to the Mari Luna restaurant family (Mari Luna Mexican Grill and Mari Luna Latin Grill). Let me start by saying I am a regular at the original Mari Luna Mexican Grill and often deem it one of my favorite restaurants. I have only dined at Mari Luna Latin […]Read Post ›
On a recent trip to Florida I discovered an authentic Turkish restaurant, which raises the bar for Mediterranean food. Located on a picturesque strip in Hollywood, Florida, A La Turca offers some of the best Mediterranean food I have ever had. The menu is small, the décor conservative, allowing the food to really shine. The […]Read Post ›
Beach season is right around the corner, which means most people will be attempting to eat healthier and exercise more. Roasting beets is slowly becoming the cool thing to do in many fine dining restaurant. In going with that trend, here is a recipe for a light and fresh roasted beet salad. Ingredients: § 5 […]Read Post ›
There is no shortage of sushi restaurants in the Baltimore area; however, RA Sushi (Fells Point) somehow manages to stand out. RA Sushi isn’t your typical or traditional sushi joint. While still offering classics such as the California roll and spicy tuna roll, RA also offers roll such as the ‘Viva Las Vegas’, ‘Mango Lobster’ […]Read Post ›
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