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Baltimore magazine
December, 2011

Food and Dining

Behind Bars
An inside look at the region’s top 25 watering holes
Edited by Jess Blumberg. Written by Jess Blumberg, Jim Burger, Henry Hong, Amy Mulvihill, and Mike Unger.
Nuts about Fruitcake
Atwater’s elevates the bread from punch line to palate pleaser.
By Suzanne Loudermilk
Dining Review: Indigma
Indigma survives in a nearby Mt. Vernon location.
By Suzanne Loudermilk
Dining Review: Roy's
Roy's celebrates 10 years at Harbor East.
By Suzanne Loudermilk
Off the Eaten Path: Barrett’s Grill
By Suzanne Loudermilk
Grapevine: December 2011
Drink and be merry with a holiday splurge.
By John Farlow
Hot Stuff
Sophia's Place has Polish favorites from the oven.
By Mike Unger
Say Cheese!
A new shop specializes in all kinds.
By Suzanne Loudermilk

Features

The Top 25 Moments That Shook Baltimore In 2011
Weather was weird. Cars went fast. We lost some people we loved. A look back on the year that was. . . .
By Jess Blumberg, Ken Iglehart, John Lewis, Suzanne Loudermilk, Amy Mulvihill, Evan Serpick, and Max Weiss

Arts

Play It: December 2011
Lurch & Holler, Future Islands, and Greg Pierce
By John Lewis
Read It: December 2011
Stephen Hunter and Jennifer B. Bodine
By John Lewis

People

Elvis Lives!
Jim Parsley, Elvis Tribute Artist
By Amy Mulvihill
Fresh Faces in the Principal's Office
New Leaders program trains administrators to turn around failing schools
By Jennifer Mendelsohn
Muppet Man
A documentary about Elmo's local creator, Kevin Clash, debuts at the Charles.
By Evan Serpick
Giving Shelter
A local nonprofit provides new homes for abandoned and neglected animals.
By Jess Blumberg

Travel

All I Want For Christmas
Lancaster, PA, gets bedecked and bedazzled for the holidays.
By Pam George

Fashion

Gift Guide 2011: Classic
No matter your personal style, we have the perfect gifts for you this year
By Kim Chewning. Photography by David Colwell.
Gift Guide 2011: Earthy
No matter your personal style, we have the perfect gifts for you this year.
By Kim Chewning. Photography by David Colwell
Gift Guide 2011: Retro
No matter your personal style, we have the perfect gifts for you this year
By Kim Chewning. Photography by David Colwell.
Gift Guide 2011: Modern
No matter your personal style, we have the perfect gifts for you this year.
By Kim Chewning. Photography by David Colwell
Gift Guide 2011: Eclectic
No matter your personal style, we have the perfect gifts for you this year
By Kim Chewning. Photography by David Colwell.

Home and Garden

Baltimore HOME: Winter 2011 Resource Guide
Forever Home
By Jane Marion
Nantucket On the Choptank
New England seaside architecture meets comfort and elegance in this home away from home.
By Kelly Alm
The Unsinkable Molly Shattuck
The home of the former Ravens cheerleader and Constellation Energy's Mayo Shattuck successfully merges two very different backgrounds.
By Jane Marion
Here Comes the Sun
Thinking about solar panels to cut your home-energy bills? Join the crowd: Efficiency is up and the cost is going down.
By Kelly Alm
Trowel Talk
A mature garden often has all the makings for some very special holiday decorations.
By Victoria M. Elder

Shopping

Winter Wear
Local company 180s keeps you warm and tech savvy.
By Jess Blumberg

Nightlife

Game Night
Area bars are getting creative with games, going beyond just darts and Keno.
By Jess Blumberg

This Month

Publisher's Note: December 2011
By Steve Geppi
Riding Solo
The Incredibly True Adventures of the Baltimore Bachelorette
By Gina Geppi
Charm City Chatter
Firsthand accounts of what's happening in Baltimore
Edited by Evan Serpick
Let There Be Light
We mark the 40th anniversary of the monument lighting.
By Jess Blumberg