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Wit and Wisdom debuts new patio, menus and burgers

Richard Gorelick — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:04:00 GMT

The new outdoor bar and dining space at Wit & Wisdom has a name: Wit on the Water. The bar seats 12 with additional waterside seating for 85.

Linganore Winecellars starts up festival season

Richard Gorelick — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:00:00 GMT

Linganore Winecellars in Mount Airy is kicking off its 2013 schedule of two-day concert events on Saturday and Sunday with the Caribbean Wine, Music and Art Festival. The event includes tastings of Linganore wines and performances from Pan Masters and the Image Band.

Patterson Park's annual wine evening is Thursday

Richard Gorelick — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:00:00 GMT

Thursday night is the ninth annual Wine Tasting at Sunset in Patterson Park. The evening event will include samplings of cuisine provided by merchants and restaurants like Bistro Rx, V-NO, Todd Conner’s, Di Pasquale’s and Chesapeake Wine Co.

Spike Gjerde will take over Crush space in Belvedere Square

Richard Gorelick — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:32:00 GMT

Spike Gjerde is coming to Belvedere Square. Gjerde will move his Woodberry Kitchen's canning and preserving operations into the Belvedere Square restaurant space that was most recently Crush. There is no firm opening date for Gjerde’s new project at Belvedere Square, which will include what he described as a "small diner" operation in addition to the canning kitchen.

Food Market to host first birthday party

Richard Gorelick — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:14:00 GMT

It’s only been a year? A hit from the start, the Food Market opened on the eve of last year's Honfest. Co-owners Chad Gauss and Elan Kotz, the Food Market's executive chef and general manager, respectively, are celebrating their great first year with a birthday party at the Hampden restaurant on June 5.

Food trucks from Baltimore and Washington to square off on Rash Field

Richard Gorelick — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:41:00 GMT

Get ready to roll.

Sidewalk chefs serve up taste of Pimlico

By Jean Marbella and Richard Gorelick , The Baltimore Sun — Fri, 17 May 2013 23:56:41 GMT

Neighbors grill ribs, jerk chicken for Preakness-goers

After 25 Preaknesses, Annette Thomas has her routine, and recipes, down pat.

Preakness 2013 to introduce new Maryland oyster, the Skinny Dipper

Richard Gorelick — Wed, 15 May 2013 20:43:00 GMT

Guests at Saturday's Preakness will get the first slurp of the Skinny Dipper, a new oyster from True Chesapeake Oyster Co., an oyster farm in St. Mary's County.

Guy Fieri's new 'Diners' book features Sip and Bite

Richard Gorelick — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT

Baltimore's Sip & Bite restaurant is one of the restaurants featured in Guy Fieri's new book, "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives: The Funky Finds in Flavortown," in which Fieri takes readers back to some of his favorite finds from recent seasons of his long-running Food Network show.

Heavy Seas Alehouse to open location in Rosslyn, Va.

Richard Gorelick — Mon, 13 May 2013 20:02:00 GMT

Heavy Seas Alehouse is opening a second location in Rosslyn, Va.

Where are the food trucks on this beautiful Monday?

Richard Gorelick — Mon, 13 May 2013 14:35:00 GMT

We're making a few tweaks to the Baltimore Sun Food Truck Finder. Here's where your Baltimore food trucks are today:

Wineries get streamlined rules for selling at farmers' markets

By Richard Gorelick, The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 09 May 2013 22:02:00 GMT

Starting June 1, there will be fewer restrictions for Maryland wineries that want to sell wine and offer samples at farmers’ markets. New rules passed by the General Assembly and signed by Gov. Martin O’Malley will remove limits on the number of days a winery can attend markets each year.

Gluten-free evening coming to Blue Hill Tavern

Richard Gorelick — Thu, 09 May 2013 14:51:00 GMT

Blue Hill Tavern in Canton will host a gluten-free evening on Wednesday.

Friendly's searching for best burger builders

Richard Gorelick — Thu, 09 May 2013 14:36:00 GMT

Friendly's is celebrating National Hamburger Month, and promoting its new Build Your Own Burger concept, with a "Build Your Own Burger" contest.

Soft-Shell Crab Celebration coming to Baltimore restaurants

Richard Gorelick — Wed, 08 May 2013 19:50:00 GMT

Some dozen Baltimore restaurants will be adding special soft-shell crab specials to their menus for Baltimore's fifth annual Soft-Shell Crab Celebration.

Pabu throws itself a first birthday party

Richard Gorelick — Wed, 08 May 2013 16:56:00 GMT

Pabu Izakaya is celebrating its first birthday at the Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore on Wednesday. The party will include an all-night happy hour, a special dessert by Four Seasons' pastry chef Chris Ford and a special "sake greet" for diners.

Hollywood Diner operator given time to secure funding

Richard Gorelick — Wed, 08 May 2013 16:37:00 GMT

The Hollywood Diner will continue with its current operator, Richard T. White, at least for the immediate future. The Board of Estimates pulled the diner’s lease termination from its agenda after Comptroller Joan M. Pratt agreed to give White more time to secure funding.

City asked to terminate lease with Hollywood Diner operator

Richard Gorelick — Tue, 07 May 2013 21:53:00 GMT

The Baltimore City department responsible for leasing the Hollywood Diner is asking the Board of Estimates to to terminate the rental agreement with the restaurant’s operator. But Richard T. White, who runs the diner, is vowing to continue at the city-owned property, made famous by Barry Levinson’s nostalgic 1982 movie “Diner.”

Food trucks rallying all weekend long

Richard Gorelick — Tue, 07 May 2013 18:11:00 GMT

Baltimore's fleet of food trucks are rallying again this weekend.

Johnny Monis wins Mid-Atlantic James Beard chef award

Richard Gorelick — Tue, 07 May 2013 18:07:00 GMT

The James Beard Foundation announced the winners of the 2013 James Beard Foundation Awards on Monday night at Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center , capping a weekend of gastronomic events in New York City .

United Way launches Healthy Food Week campaign

By Richard Gorelick — Tue, 07 May 2013 15:04:00 GMT

In its first 15 months, the United Way of Central Maryland's Access to Healthy Food Initiative distributed more than 3.4 million pounds of groceries to low-income individuals and families, the organization said.

A lemon stick in a glass at Ryleigh's Oyster

Richard Gorelick — Fri, 03 May 2013 14:52:00 GMT

In honor of FlowerMart and its signature lemon stick treat, Ryleigh's Oyster in Federal Hill is featuring a limited edition Lemonstick Crush special Friday and Saturday.

Cyrus Keefer leaving Birroteca for Fork & Wrench

Richard Gorelick — Fri, 03 May 2013 14:29:00 GMT

Cyrus Keefer is leaving Birroteca to take over the kitchen at Fork & Wrench. He will replace Sajin Renae, who will be moving to New York City.

There are three food truck rallies this weekend

Richard Gorelick — Thu, 02 May 2013 20:45:00 GMT

There are three food truck rallies this weekend.

Mick Kipp tribute at opening of Fells Point Farmers' Market on Saturday

Richard Gorelick — Thu, 02 May 2013 20:41:00 GMT

Other area markets also opening

Fells Point Farmers' Market returns on Saturday for its third season on Broadway Square.