Because of the ubiquitous Cal Ripken Jr. ads from the 90s, we Baltimoreans know that milk builds strong bones. But a recent study in the journal Nutrition found that drinking beer may also promote bone density. Out of 1,700 women participating in the study, those that were considered moderate beer drinkers had the highest bone [...]

...so little time. As some of you may know, Thursday was the start of the city's 1st annual Baltimore Beer Week. Basically what that means is, from October 8-18, there are a plethora of tastings, specials, and events designed to celebrate "all things beer in the Land of Pleasant Living."
While it's impossible to check out [...]

It seems like everywhere you turn these days, there's a new pumpkin ale or Oktoberfest beer out there. That's why I was anxious to try Clipper City's The Great Pumpkin. The brew just got to The Wine Source last Friday (and is sold in a 22-ounce bomber bottle, no less). Clipper City's website says that [...]

I went to the Ravens second pre-season game, against the New York Jets, last night. But outside the stadium, there was nothing pre-season about it.
People were drinking, grilling, scalping, selling, and celebrating as if it were November against a fellow AFC North team. Fans were rubbing Johnny Unitas's foot for good luck, even though they [...]

Last night, a couple of friends and I checked out The Hill, the namesake of its neighborhood, Federal Hill. Since the place just opened in May, it definitely still had a newish vibe to it—very clean, polished, and modern. But there were also some touches that made it feel very old-school Baltimore, including the exposed [...]