Food & Drink
Eat, drink and be merry! Whether it's a night on the town or a gourmet meal at home, let's get this party started. Check here for Baltimore restaurants, bars, wine stores, coffee shops and markets.
Pick Your Own Farms Near Baltimore, MD
While it does seem like a clever trick to get free labor on farm owners part, I always enjoy pick-your-own (or U-pick) farms. There are many pick-your-own (PYO) farms throughout the Baltimore area specializing in crops such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, peaches, cherries, apples, pumpkins and tomatoes.
While it does seem like a clever trick to get free labor on farm owners part, I always enjoy pick-your-own (or U-pick) farms. There are many pick-your-own (PYO) farms throughout the Baltimore area specializing in crops such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, peaches, cherries, apples, pumpkins and tomatoes.
Crab Recipes
The Chesapeake Bay's blue crab is Baltimore's favorite crustacean. Though a crab feast of steamed hardshell crabs is tradition in Baltimore, Marylanders will eat crab most anyway. This collection of crab recipes comes from Guides all across the About.com network.
The Chesapeake Bay's blue crab is Baltimore's favorite crustacean. Though a crab feast of steamed hardshell crabs is tradition in Baltimore, Marylanders will eat crab most anyway. This collection of crab recipes comes from Guides all across the About.com network.
Inner Harbor Restaurants
Planning dinner in Baltimore's Inner Harbor? This round up of Inner Harbor restaurants, broken down by cuisine type, can help you find what you're craving.
Planning dinner in Baltimore's Inner Harbor? This round up of Inner Harbor restaurants, broken down by cuisine type, can help you find what you're craving.
Dining in Little Italy
Baltimore's Little Italy neighborhood, a quiet enclave near the bustling Inner Harbor, is filled with trattorias and fine Italian restaurants.
Baltimore's Little Italy neighborhood, a quiet enclave near the bustling Inner Harbor, is filled with trattorias and fine Italian restaurants.
Power Plant Live!
Baltimore's most compact nightlife scene is Power Plant Live! The entertainment complex hosts 10 or so restaurants, bars, nightclubs, concert venues and one art gallery that all spill out into one big plaza making moving from club to restaurant and back to club an easy stroll.
Baltimore's most compact nightlife scene is Power Plant Live! The entertainment complex hosts 10 or so restaurants, bars, nightclubs, concert venues and one art gallery that all spill out into one big plaza making moving from club to restaurant and back to club an easy stroll.
Crab Cakes
Crab cakes are considered a high art form in Baltimore and all over Maryland. Everyone has their favorite restaurant's crabcakes. But if you'd like to make them at home try this recipe using lump crabmeat.
Crab cakes are considered a high art form in Baltimore and all over Maryland. Everyone has their favorite restaurant's crabcakes. But if you'd like to make them at home try this recipe using lump crabmeat.
Maryland Crab Soup
Don't look for cream of crab soup on the menu in Maryland. The recipe for Maryland-Style Crab Soup calls for a spicy tomato base chock full of vegetables.
Don't look for cream of crab soup on the menu in Maryland. The recipe for Maryland-Style Crab Soup calls for a spicy tomato base chock full of vegetables.
Baltimore Entertainment and Dining Deals
This Baltimore coupon book includes discounts for Inner Harbor and suburban attractions, dining, shopping and hotels
This Baltimore coupon book includes discounts for Inner Harbor and suburban attractions, dining, shopping and hotels
Restaurant.com Gift Certificates for Baltimore Restaurants
Save money at dozens of Baltimore area restaurants with discount gift certificates. This article explains how to buy these discount coupons and redeem at Maryland dining establishments, including many in Baltimore's Inner Harbor and suburban neighborhoods, and provides links to Restaurant.com.
Save money at dozens of Baltimore area restaurants with discount gift certificates. This article explains how to buy these discount coupons and redeem at Maryland dining establishments, including many in Baltimore's Inner Harbor and suburban neighborhoods, and provides links to Restaurant.com.
Chesapeake Bay, Maryland and Baltimore Cookbooks
Enjoy the bounty of the Chesapeake Bay at your own home. Get cooking! These cookbooks are filed with recipes for crabs, oysters, stuffed ham and other Maryland and Baltimore culinary favorites.
Enjoy the bounty of the Chesapeake Bay at your own home. Get cooking! These cookbooks are filed with recipes for crabs, oysters, stuffed ham and other Maryland and Baltimore culinary favorites.
Romantic Restaurants in Baltimore
Whether it's Valentine's Day, an engagement or any other special occasion, finding the right restaurant is important to setting a romantic mood.
Whether it's Valentine's Day, an engagement or any other special occasion, finding the right restaurant is important to setting a romantic mood.
Baltimore Public Markets
While most city's public market systems died out long ago, Baltimore's six public markets are still going strong. Though Lexington Market and Cross Street Market are the best known, all Baltimore's public markets offer a good variety -- some selling meats, seafood, produce and flowers alongside cell phones and cigarettes.
While most city's public market systems died out long ago, Baltimore's six public markets are still going strong. Though Lexington Market and Cross Street Market are the best known, all Baltimore's public markets offer a good variety -- some selling meats, seafood, produce and flowers alongside cell phones and cigarettes.
Kosher Restaurants and Catering in Baltimore Area
This is a selection links to Baltimore-area establishments offering kosher foods. Certainly, there are many more in Baltimore, but these are the ones that have a presence on the Web. While some may have Star-K or other certification, this list is of that are kosher by their own assertion.
This is a selection links to Baltimore-area establishments offering kosher foods. Certainly, there are many more in Baltimore, but these are the ones that have a presence on the Web. While some may have Star-K or other certification, this list is of that are kosher by their own assertion.
Tea Rooms in Baltimore
Whatever type of tea you prefer – black or green, English or Chinese – one of Baltimore's tea rooms has a brew for you. These spots serve afternoon tea, sell loose tea or both.
Whatever type of tea you prefer – black or green, English or Chinese – one of Baltimore's tea rooms has a brew for you. These spots serve afternoon tea, sell loose tea or both.
Review of Wells Discount Liquors
The selection of wines, beer and spirits and the diversity of price points and sizes is what sets Wells Discount Liquors on York Road apart from other Baltimore-area liquor and wine stores. Take advantage of Wells Liquors delivery within Baltimore City to simplify your to-do list for your holiday party.
The selection of wines, beer and spirits and the diversity of price points and sizes is what sets Wells Discount Liquors on York Road apart from other Baltimore-area liquor and wine stores. Take advantage of Wells Liquors delivery within Baltimore City to simplify your to-do list for your holiday party.
Candy and Chocolate Stores in Baltimore
Got a sweet tooth? Check out this listing of candy and chocolate stores in Baltimore.
Got a sweet tooth? Check out this listing of candy and chocolate stores in Baltimore.
Fall Fun in Baltimore
Looking for fall fun? This list of Baltimore-are farms open to the public has something for both kids and adults. Find corn mazes, pumpkin patches, petting zoos, hayrides, apple picking, Halloween activities and more.
Looking for fall fun? This list of Baltimore-are farms open to the public has something for both kids and adults. Find corn mazes, pumpkin patches, petting zoos, hayrides, apple picking, Halloween activities and more.
Places for Steamed Crabs
Baltimore loves crabs! Whether it's a bushel of steamed crabs for a backyard crab feast or dinner at a local crab house, folks in Charm City adore Maryland's blue crab.
Baltimore loves crabs! Whether it's a bushel of steamed crabs for a backyard crab feast or dinner at a local crab house, folks in Charm City adore Maryland's blue crab.
How to Pick Crabs
If you're unfamiliar with the Baltimore crab-picking tradition, steamed crabs can be pretty intimidating. This guide will teach you how to pick a steamed crab like a pro.
If you're unfamiliar with the Baltimore crab-picking tradition, steamed crabs can be pretty intimidating. This guide will teach you how to pick a steamed crab like a pro.
Brunch in Baltimore
Whether you're looking for a fancy brunch at an Inner Harbor hotel or a scrumptious breakfast buffet at a quiet pub, this list of Baltimore restaurants serving weekend brunches can help you choose.
Whether you're looking for a fancy brunch at an Inner Harbor hotel or a scrumptious breakfast buffet at a quiet pub, this list of Baltimore restaurants serving weekend brunches can help you choose.
Baltimore's Neighborhood Dining Top Picks
Take the path less traveled. Find stellar restaurants outside Baltimore's trendy dining districts.
Take the path less traveled. Find stellar restaurants outside Baltimore's trendy dining districts.
Irish Restaurants
Whether it's St. Patrick's Day or you just happen to have a craving for some corned beef washed down with a pint of Guinness, Baltimore has a place for you. This list of Irish restaurants in Baltimore includes small neighborhood pubs as well as larger eateries.
Whether it's St. Patrick's Day or you just happen to have a craving for some corned beef washed down with a pint of Guinness, Baltimore has a place for you. This list of Irish restaurants in Baltimore includes small neighborhood pubs as well as larger eateries.
Chinese Restaurants in Baltimore
This guide to Baltimore's Chinese restaurants highlights some of the most popular destinations for Far East cuisine.
This guide to Baltimore's Chinese restaurants highlights some of the most popular destinations for Far East cuisine.
Tapas Teatro
Nibble on small plates of Spanish food at this Charles Village tapas restaurant before heading next to the Charles Theatre for a movie.
Nibble on small plates of Spanish food at this Charles Village tapas restaurant before heading next to the Charles Theatre for a movie.
Baltimore Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving
Many Baltimore restaurants serve traditional Thanksgiving dinners, but they can be tough to find. If you're looking to eat out on Thanksgiving, this list of Baltimore area restaurants that are open for dinner on Thanksgiving can save you quite a few phone calls.
Many Baltimore restaurants serve traditional Thanksgiving dinners, but they can be tough to find. If you're looking to eat out on Thanksgiving, this list of Baltimore area restaurants that are open for dinner on Thanksgiving can save you quite a few phone calls.
James Joyce Irish Pub and Restaurant
This Irish pub in Harbor East near the Inner Harbor boasts authenticity. The interior was actually built in Ireland, shipped to Baltimore and reassembled. The menu's best bets are its Irish dishes.
This Irish pub in Harbor East near the Inner Harbor boasts authenticity. The interior was actually built in Ireland, shipped to Baltimore and reassembled. The menu's best bets are its Irish dishes.
Nacho Mama's
A long-time favorite on Canton's O'Donnell Square, this Mexican restaurant's popularity stems from its quirky vibe as much as its creative food.
A long-time favorite on Canton's O'Donnell Square, this Mexican restaurant's popularity stems from its quirky vibe as much as its creative food.
Pizza John's - Essex
One of Baltimore residents favorite pizza restaurants, Pizza John's in Essex is an area institution since the 1960s.
One of Baltimore residents favorite pizza restaurants, Pizza John's in Essex is an area institution since the 1960s.
Di Pasquale's
Whether you're looking for a prepared meal or the ingredients to do it yourself, this Italian deli has it all.
Whether you're looking for a prepared meal or the ingredients to do it yourself, this Italian deli has it all.
The Rooster Cafe
Midway between Baltimore and Washington, D. C., this eatery offers French cuisine "with an American accent."
Midway between Baltimore and Washington, D. C., this eatery offers French cuisine "with an American accent."
Rusty Scupper
This upscale Inner Harbor restaurant offers seafood with a view.
This upscale Inner Harbor restaurant offers seafood with a view.
The Oregon Grille
Dine inside the old stone farmhouse or on the lush patio.
Dine inside the old stone farmhouse or on the lush patio.
The Milton Inn
This Sparks restaurant has been a Baltimore County landmark since 1947. Its fine dining inside an 18th-century home is a romantic getaway.
This Sparks restaurant has been a Baltimore County landmark since 1947. Its fine dining inside an 18th-century home is a romantic getaway.
Great Tastes Culinary Expo
This annual event in the Tremont Grand Hotel in downtown Baltimore attracts foodies from all over the Mid-Atlantic region. The culinary expo features more than 150 exhibits of the kitchens and kitchen gear, 200 different wines and spirits and tastings many Baltimore-area restaurants. Plus cooking demonstations from celebrity chefs from the Food Network and Bravo.
This annual event in the Tremont Grand Hotel in downtown Baltimore attracts foodies from all over the Mid-Atlantic region. The culinary expo features more than 150 exhibits of the kitchens and kitchen gear, 200 different wines and spirits and tastings many Baltimore-area restaurants. Plus cooking demonstations from celebrity chefs from the Food Network and Bravo.
Restaurant Week in Baltimore
More than 20 restaurants offer special three-course meals to celebrate Restaurant Week in Baltimore from July 30 - Aug. 5.
More than 20 restaurants offer special three-course meals to celebrate Restaurant Week in Baltimore from July 30 - Aug. 5.
Restaurant.com
Dozens of Baltimore area restaurants participate in this discount dining service. Buy certificates, worth $10 to $100, for a 50 percent or less of their face value then redeem at the local restaurant for full value.
Dozens of Baltimore area restaurants participate in this discount dining service. Buy certificates, worth $10 to $100, for a 50 percent or less of their face value then redeem at the local restaurant for full value.