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Food & Drink
Review: Parkville’s Das Bierhalle is the Perfect Place to Celebrate Oktoberfest
At the German-American fusion restaurant and bar on Harford Road, October is more than a month—it’s a feeling.
Sports
Ravens GM Eric DeCosta Always Gets His Man
The kid who dreamed of running a team now holds one of the most prestigious positions in the NFL, for which he knows when to be patient—and when to pounce.
Food & Drink
Review: The Royal Blue is a Popular New Bar With an Old Soul
Named for a midcentury train (a nod to its location near Penn Station), the bar manages to simultaneously appear retro and completely of the moment.
Food & Drink
Review: Kenwood Tavern Dazzles with Creative Cocktails in Canton
In a neighborhood in dire need of a craft cocktail bar, the stylish-yet-laid-back spot has delivered every time we’ve been.
Food & Drink
Review: Mystic Burrito is a Mouthwatering Mash-Up in Highlandtown
Eating one of owner Alex Sushko's burritos in a single sitting requires a Herculean effort—but you’ll want to try, because quality is not sacrificed for quantity.
Food & Drink
Review: Garten in Severna Park is Not Your Garden-Variety Beer Garden
Rather, it's a contemporary, elevated form of the concept—from restaurateurs Jeremy and Michelle Hoffman of Preserve in Annapolis.
Food & Drink
Review: Bar Veteran Doug Atwell Hits His Stride with Southpaw
Atwell—who cut his teeth at high-quality cocktail bars—has created a relaxed environment in which neighbors can talk to each other while enjoying an elevated drink that doesn’t break the bank.
Food & Drink
Review: Despite New Ownership, James Joyce is Still a Classic
The Irish pub in Harbor East has always had—and thankfully maintains—an old-world authenticity.
Food & Drink
Review: HEX Superette Dazzles with Fermented Cocktails in Govans
The hybrid bar and small supermarket has one of the most unique drink menus in the city.
Food & Drink
Review: AJ’s on Hanover Fills a Void in South Baltimore
The corner spot maintains its feel as a neighborhood gathering place, while offering a menu that is a bit elevated.
Food & Drink
Review: Church Bar in Old Goucher is Heavenly
Housed in a 19th-century renovated building, the long-anticipated concept features a cocktail menu unlike any other we’ve encountered.
Food & Drink
Review: No Way Rosé Flowers in Federal Hill
Newly reimagined for a younger audience, chef Ashish Alfred’s restaurant, bar, and lounge is a French cafe unlike any other in the city.
Food & Drink
Review: At Mayuree Thai Tavern, Come for the Thai Food—Stay for the Cocktails
People who order takeout are in for delicious deliveries, but they're missing out on one of the best aspects of the Canton staple: its cocktail program.
Food & Drink
Review: Copper Shark Swims Into Locust Point
The new occupant of the former Wine Market Bistro offers craft cocktails, thoughtfully curated charcuterie plates, and a well-executed menu by executive chef Matthew Audette.
Food & Drink
Review: At Mick O’ Shea’s in Mt. Vernon, The Emerald Isle Meets Baltimore
A mainstay for decades, O’Shea’s is a wonderful blend of traditional Irish pub and Charm City neighborhood bar.
Food & Drink
Review: Clandestino is the New Speakeasy Hidden in Belvedere’s Zen West
The bar behind the bar has been transformed into a spot of tequila and mezcal fans’ dreams.
Sports
Regardless of His Last Name, Wes Unseld Jr. Had to Pay His Dues in the NBA
It took 24 years for the Catonsville native to land a head coaching job. Now, he's following in his late father’s Hall of Fame size 16+ footsteps.
Health & Wellness
Despite His Chronic Illness, Mark Andrews is One of the Best Tight Ends in the Game
The Ravens tight end, who has Type 1 diabetes, doesn't let the disease define him. At 26 years old, he’s just entering his prime.
Food & Drink
Meet the Brother and Sister Act Behind Hersh’s in Riverside
Josh and Stephanie Hershkovitz are more than siblings—they’re best friends, too.
News & Community
Local Collector Captures Thomas Edison’s Luminous History
Chad Shapiro's treasure trove includes more than 400 historic lightbulbs, one of the first meters used to calculate the use of electrical power, and several handwritten letters by the famous inventor.
