by Randi Rom | Oct 16, 2019 | Arts & Life, Food, Restaurants
A favorite go-to spot among locals and tourists for more than three decades, Little Italy’s Ciao Bella has rebranded and is now Lew Gambino’s. Siblings Tony and Lisa Gambino have partnered with Deb Poquette and Ray Lewis — yes, THAT Ray Lewis — to combine all of... read more
by Randi Rom | Jun 27, 2019 | Arts & Life, Food, Restaurants
If you happen to be poking around the Eastern Shore this summer, why not check out 98 Cannon Riverfront Grille in historic and picturesque Chestertown? Executive chef Christopher Golder, formerly of The Boathouse Canton, recently took the helm of the kitchen of the... read more
by Randi Rom | May 9, 2019 | Arts & Life, Food, Restaurants
Attention food and music lovers: Merriweather Post Pavilion has upped its food game. Chef Cathal Armstrong has signed on as the Columbia venue’s food adviser. Armstrong has been nominated three times by the James Beard Foundation, and was selected as one of Food &... read more
by Randi Rom | Mar 7, 2019 | Arts & Life, Food, Restaurants
Next time you’re in the Port Covington neighborhood, check out the Rye Street Tavern. Located next to the Sagamore Spirit Distillery, this industrial-chic property is comfortable and welcoming, featuring bi-level dining rooms, a seafood/raw bar and a cool outdoor... read more
by Randi Rom | Jan 24, 2019 | Arts & Life, Food, Restaurants
With such longtime landmarks as Appalachian Bluegrass and Bill’s Music, Catonsville is known far and wide as “Music City, Md.” And now the “main street” of this Baltimore County hamlet also has State Fare. A new gastro pub serving a mixture of elevated pub fare and... read more
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