Specialty bakery to open soon in Columbia’s Hickory Ridge
Margaryta Kheirabadi, founder and owner of the Columbia-based business, said she expects to have a...
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‘Cooking Thai’ recipe: Savory Citrus-Herb Salad
"It never fails to please dinner party guests," Chef Pim Techamuanvivit says in her new...
Culinary star shares the secrets of making authentic Thai food
Chef behind multiple Michelin-starred restaurants has a new recipe book.
Preferred parking program ‘on pause’ at The Mall in Columbia
Reddit members on Friday began highlighting the removal of the paid parking signs throughout the...
For National Peach Month, a recipe without peaches
In the spirit of doing your own thing, a modified recipe with apriums.
Quick Fix: Buffalo pork salad
A flavorful meal that’s ideal for game day or any summer dinner.
New drive-thru Dunkin’ location to open up in Baltimore County
Baltimore County is going to be running further on Dunkin' with a new Towson location.
Encumbered by cucumbers: Recipes for when your garden just keeps giving
Four recipes for the dog days of summer, when the cucumbers just won't stop growing.
Encumbered by cucumbers: Recipes for when your garden just keeps giving
If you’re dealing with an overload of cukes, perhaps these recipes will help you out...
Summer smoke: With wood chips, fire and the right technique, home cooks can make magic
A chef shows how to add depth to a tomato toast, a reverse-seared steak and...
Pumpkin Spice Latte and fall favorites are back at Starbucks
Caffeine consumers can also find fall flavors at Dunkin' and Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf.
Bryan Voltaggio makes his lobster rolls with a flavor-boosting soak
Recipe starts with lobster meat soaked in cooking liquid for an extra burst of flavor.
Royal Farms wants to build on Bel Air corner formerly sought by Sheetz
Royal Farms wants to build a store and gas station on Bel Air's Churchville Road,...
Recipe: This wedge salad features asparagus and blue cheese dressing
The concoction also boasts cherry tomatoes, fresh chives and a little buttermilk.
Maryland orchards face empty trees after $45M spring freeze loss
Chris Walsh, a professor emeritus of horticulture at the University of Maryland, said he has...
For the South American diaspora, yerba mate is more than a drink
Mate is a hot, caffeinated herbal drink sipped through a metal straw.
The Kitchn: The best chocolate ice cream can be made in your own kitchen
My husband is obsessed with everything chocolate, from soft chocolate chip cookies and fudgy brownies...
JeanMarie Brownson: A new school year inspires endless possibilities for packed lunches
School rhythms dictate our August plans. Days at the beach with the grandchildren get squeezed...
Gretchen’s table: Pasta with sweet corn and zucchini tastes like summer
The veggie lends itself to a wide range of summer dishes.
Quick Fix: Pistachio-crusted salmon
It’s a simple, flavorful meal with almost no cleanup.
Bryan Voltaggio’s makes his lobster rolls with a flavor-boosting soak
I’ve never been to Maine for a lobster roll, but the ones I’ve had in...
Potbelly Sandwich Shop set to open new Baltimore County location
Potbelly Sandwich Shop will open its new Cockeysville location Aug. 25, bringing the Chicago-based sandwich...
Sweet corn season is here, these recipes make the most of it
With corn so delicate and fresh, the best way to cook it is hardly at...
Canton breakfast spot to close after 15 years
Simply Marie’s, a Canton breakfast restaurant, will close Aug. 23 after 15 years as owner...
Liquid Library, 1623 Brewing owners plan gastropub at former Westminster staple
Details about the planned restaurant at 6 W. Main St. were discussed at a Carroll...
Big-city kitchens made these chefs’ careers. Small towns are where they’re building a name
Jennifer Allen A chef can spend a decade in a city kitchen without a diner...
A simple no-cook tomato sauce for peak summer heat, from Meryl Feinstein
You can use any flavorful tomato here, from heirloom to plum to cherry.
Bel Air SARC hosts Bubbles, Bourbon & Barrels fundraiser
SARC's Bubbles, Bourbon & Barrels event, held on October 8, supports survivors with tastings, music,...
Naked & unafraid: South Florida dinner party serves up fine dining, clothing-optional
At the private Nude Dining Experience in this Hollywood steakhouse, the food is high-end, the...
A ‘public shaming’ sandwich: Carroll business owner has unique response after employee’s racist posts resurface
The fried chicken sandwich is topped with bacon and cheddar and comes on a brioche...
How 85°C Bakery Cafe is finding success in family neighborhoods
The global powerhouse that originated in Taiwan in 2003 has been busy opening locations in...
Meet the Ellicott City beekeepers making honey from spotted lanternfly poop
"HoCo Honey" is sold at Columbia's Merriweather Farmers Market, as well as online.
Maryland bakery franchise to open headquarters in Columbia
Roggenart has 12 locations across Washington D.C., the Baltimore area, Virginia and Chicago. The new...
Gretchen’s table: 2 magical tomato recipes from Roman and Southern kitchens
The fact tomatoes are incredibly nutritious only adds to their magic.
BTS dined at this Fells Point spot twice during their time in Baltimore
BTS' time in Baltimore didn't just involve performing on Monday and Tuesday for their “Arirang”...
Aberdeen creates revitalization fund to fill vacant, deteriorated storefronts
The fund will collect money from the city, rental payments and grants to purchase property...
Ex-owners of closed Baby’s On Fire open up about decision to shut down
The former owners of closed Mount Vernon-based Baby's On Fire spoke out about shuttering the...
Quick Fix: Glazed Swordfish with Crunchy Zucchini Salad
This quick and satisfying meal is ideal for a warm evening.
Mid-Town Belvedere bar to close: ‘Like losing a child’
After nearly 10 years, The Brass Tap in Baltimore will close Aug. 31 after its...
Recipe: This Easy Banana Nut Chocolate Cake is delicious any time of day
It's delectable as a dessert, of course, accompanied by ice cream or sweetened whipped cream....
The spritz isn’t just the drink of summer. It’s changing the way we drink.
Across Chicago, the Aperol spritz — a drink most Americans had never heard of 20...
Bel Air eatery announces immediate closure
The restaurant opened in a blue building at the corner of Tollgate Road and Boulton...
A new bar is coming to downtown Baltimore’s Power Plant Live
Just days after Labor Day, Power Plant Live will welcome a new bar as the...
Recipe: An Egyptian spice blend takes green beans to the next level
Dukka, a mixture of spices, roasted nuts and toasted sesame seeds, also makes a crunchy...
2 pizza spots have opened in Ellicott City, with 2 more to come. Here’s where.
Ellicott City is becoming Howard County's pizza capital, with four restaurants set to come to...
Ellicott City’s Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar to close
Crazy Mason has other locations in Florida, the Carolinas and Tennessee.
Quick Fix: Lamb curry
Tender cubes of lamb are simmered in a quick, curry sauce for an easy weeknight...
Pamela Anderson recommends Watermelon Granita for a cool, no-fuss summer dessert
By PAMELA ANDERSON My cookbook “I Love You” began as a box of recipe cards:...
New retail strip coming to Ellicott City after $2.6M sale
A new retail strip is coming to Ellicott City after the $2.6 million sale of...
An Ellicott City Chinese food spot is opening a new Baltimore location
Yuan Shen, the co-owner Pepper House in Ellicott City, is opening a new location in...
Seriously Simple: Vegetable avocado salsa and margaritas, a splendid summer combination
Salsas are an indispensable taste enhancer. They provide an enormous amount of flavor and an...
JeanMarie Brownson: Swimming in zucchini? This grilled salmon recipe is the answer
We knew it was coming: The point in the summer when the garden overflows with...
The Kitchn: From garden to table, the ultimate cherry tomato salad
There’ s nothing quite like tomato season. Farm stands and farmers markets are overflowing with...
Gretchen’s table: Cheesy eggplant flatbreads taste like summer
Eggplant provides both soluble and insoluble fiber, and one cup has only 20 calories.
Everyone will talk about this creamy Mexican pasta salad all summer
When summer and warm days roll around, my mind immediately goes to pasta salads.
Extended happiness: A new martini bar with a 5-hour deal opens in Fells Point
NeatFreak, a 16-seat Fells Point martini bar with a five-hour happy hour special, opened on...
2026 Carroll Biz Challenge: Finalist creates hot sauce for cocktails
"I worked in some of the nicest restaurants all over the world, and I came...
Hawkhouse Cafe, which replaced Eats and Sweets in Pylesville, is closing
The eatery operated under its new name for less than a year.
Kat Lieu uses black sesame and miso for an Asian spin on Rice Krispie Treats
The treats are easy to make, have a nice chew and a unique gray-black color.
Tex-Mex restaurant to take over Glory Days in Ellicott City
A "coming soon" banner hangs outside the new El Aguila location in Howard County.
Chipotle opens first Hampstead location, fourth in Carroll County
The restaurant, located at 2309 Hanover Pike, is Carroll County's fourth Chipotle. It has a...
Your guide to pairing seafood and beer
Here are the best beers to sip with sushi, oysters, fish tacos and more.
Three great spritzes to try this summer
Three daisy spritzes for your consumption.
Slutty Vegan opens new location at Cross Street Market in Federal Hill
Slutty Vegan has opened its newest location at Baltimore's Cross Street Market, bringing its popular...
Quick Fix: Summer Corn Soup
Fresh corn gives the soup a naturally sweet taste, and it comes together quickly.
This Maryland city’s dining has blossomed over the past few months. What to know.
Havre de Grace has been underway with a restaurant revamp, with multiple restaurants opening in...
Seriously Simple: No-cook ricotta toasts are packed with summer flavor
It’ s hot out there. I’ m either cooking in the cool of the morning...
JeanMarie Brownson: Homemade dips turn an evening concert picnic into an encore-worthy meal
Evening concerts in the park just might be summer’ s best offering. Pure summer relaxation:...
The Kitchn: This 10-minute trick guarantees the tenderest chicken dinner of all time
One of my favorite dishes resulting from this exercise is our family’ s recipe for...
The Kitchn: Blackberry crumble is the old-fashioned dessert I bring to every gathering
Summertime means fresh berries are in abundance, and blackberries are at the top of that...
Giant Food grocery store closing in Baltimore County
Giant Food's Overlea location in the Putty Hill Plaza will be closed permanently at 6...
2 easy recipes to get more beans on your table
Beans have been a home cook’s best friend for a very long time.
Country potatoes, the ‘classic diner’ side dish of my dreams
Simple, nostalgic, and easy to whip up, this no-fuss recipe turns the humble potato into...
Govans BBQ restaurant to find new home in Baltimore County
Heritage Smokehouse, which has been open for five years, announced in May it's shutting its...
Gretchen’s table: Got zucchini? Make summer carbonara with lemony bread crumbs
Paired with a green salad, it makes an easy and seasonal summer supper.
Fells Point seafood staple to close crab house for remainder of season after fire
Captain James Landing is closing its crab house for the remainder of the season after...
This smoky, fire-kissed beef tenderloin with herb butter comes from Canal House
Grilling over charcoal brings heat and distinctive smokiness to meat.
Recipe: This summer dessert makes use of abundant peaches
Peaches with Amaretto Cream combines ripe fruit with an almond liqueur.
From pantry staple to social media darling: BeanTok is fueling interest in the humble bean
The nutrition case for beans is compelling.
Ekiben sued over “Space Jam” theme in social media post
Watson Music Group accuses Baltimore restaurant Ekiben of infringing its “Space Jam” theme copyright with...
National sandwich chain to open first Carroll County location in Mount Airy
Carroll County’s first McAlister’s Deli is opening Monday, hosting a ribbon-cutting with giveaways for the...
Recipes: The heat of summer is a perfect time to enjoy gazpacho
The cold soup can be garnished with tortilla strips, shrimp, crab or lobster.
Seriously Simple: Grilled Middle Eastern flank steak is an easy summer dish
Flank steaks need to be tenderized by pounding, slow cooking, or marinating. Here, red wine,...
JeanMarie Brownson: Vacation breakfast tostadas hit the spot
The family looks forward to our summer rental spot all year long. We book a...
The latest thing in cocktails is spicy and savory. Tips and recipes for home bartenders
by LOUISE DIXON LONDON (AP) — Spicy drinks are having a moment, and it’s no...
Quick Fix: No Fuss Barbecue Ribs
A simple homemade barbecue sauce added the perfect finishing touch.
Quick Fix: Summer Corn Soup
I wanted to take advantage of the season’s first sweet corn on the cob at...
The Kitchn: This old-school sauce is so good, you’ll eat it by the spoonful
Is it weird to say that I love tartar sauce? I am 100% that person...
Ellicott City to get another ‘creative community space’ with new art cafe
Lola Art House will offer activities such as collage making, painting, water coloring, and cookie...
The spice rack explains how American cooking changed
Shruthi Baskaran-Makanju In late March, the spice maker McCormick and the consumer giant Unilever agreed...
Take advantage of okra’s slime to make pillowy Summer Vegetable Scallion Pancakes
These fritters are a cross between a scallion pancake and fried okra.
Howard County launches summer Restaurant and Craft Beverage Weeks
More than a dozen new restaurants have joined this year's lineup, as officials look to...
Farmers market-inspired recipe: Charred Corn and Poblano Salsa
This summery salsa draws on seasonal, fresh corn for a sweet, spicy dip.
Union urges protections for Maryland produce workers during cyclospora outbreak
Workers who unload, stock, trim and handle fresh fruits and vegetables could be at increased...
Eating along Route 66: Desert spots keep traces of diner culture alive
Burgers, malts and plenty of kitsch await motorists in the high desert.
Farmers market-inspired recipe: Grilled Eggplant Sandwiches
Here's how to make a satisfying, fresh vegetarian sandwich with your next eggplant haul.
Howard County food truck owners take hit with intense heat, wildfire smoke
While the summer tends to bring the best months for business, back-to-back heatwaves this month...
World Cup beer sales are hopping. Brewers hope the stout demand outlasts the tournament
In the U.S., beer consumption has fallen steadily for a decade.
The Kitchn: My Dr. Pepper pulled pork is so good I got my slow cooker out of storage
A barbecue meal is one of my husband’ s favorite things to eat. Smoked ribs,...
People have been fermenting food for millennia. Here’s why more people are focused on gut health now
By DEVI SHASTRI and MARY CONLON More people are focusing on their gut health, as...