I’m not the only one who raids the kitchen cabinets to add extras to my cookie dough. Several local shops have discovered the joys of combining dried fruits, assorted chocolate chips, and even...
Spike Gjerde of Woodberry Kitchen opens an offshoot.
The über-cool, barn-chic — think rustic wood and stone — Artifact Coffee, 1500 Union Ave., 410-235-1881, capitalizes on the top-notch coffee service offered at big brother Woodberry Kitchen, and adds...
Kettle Hill ups the dining quotient at Power Plant Live!
Power Plant Live! may be known more for its bars and late-night party scene than for its restaurants. But that’s changing as places like the upscale Tatu and well-regarded Joe Squared find niches in...
Many restaurants are making their own potato chips.
Some local chefs are thinking outside the bag—at least, when it comes to potato chips. Goodbye, brand names. Hello, chips made in the restaurant kitchen. Places like The Dogwood Restaurant, Todd...
Ruth’s Chris Steak House at Pier 5 hit on a brilliant idea when it took over the outdoor deck once occupied by Pizzazz Tuscan Grille. The upscale restaurant is now able to provide treasured...
Asian Court impresses with its dim sum and lunch special.
Western appetites need not be afraid of the pig intestine or tripe on the menu at Asian Court in Ellicott City. There are plenty of familiar dishes that will satisfy apprehensive eaters—from kung pao...
A new Hampden restaurant proves fertile ground for a local chef.
Up until now, The Food Market on The Avenue has been a somewhat mysterious relic of another Hampden. The small grocery store was a refuge for John Waters’s character Pecker; off-screen, it was a...
A new brewery in Woodberry pumps out local craft beer.
Back in 2009, Jon Zerivitz needed a hobby, so he picked up a home-brew kit. “Pretty much after the first time I brewed, I knew I wanted to do something in the beer industry,” he says. Through mutual...
Your sip tip of the month. Malbecs: Big, Bold, and Beautiful.
It wasn’t so long ago that Merlot was the grape variety that reigned supreme in people’s minds and in their wine glasses. Then, the movie Sideways came along, and Pinot Noir soared to popularity. Now...
Johnny Rad’s bartender Evan Tanner never planned on becoming a pickle maker. But that’s exactly what happened. “I like pickles,” he says. “I couldn’t find the kind I like.” He began experimenting...
