by Randi Rom | Jun 12, 2020 | Arts & Life, Food, Restaurants
With so many businesses and dining establishments closed or severely limited during the pandemic, what in the world do I write about in my restaurants column? Hometown hospitality heroes, of course! During normal times, virtually every charity and nonprofit requests... read more
by JMORE Staff | May 12, 2020 | Arts & Life, Coronavirus News, Food, Restaurants
Ben Lefenfeld of La Cuchara, Charles Levine of Citron and Lara Franks of Accents Grill discuss the restaurant business amid the pandemic, including what they’re doing now and what the future may look like, the challenges of redefining their business models and... read more
by Randi Rom | Apr 1, 2020 | Arts & Life, Food, Restaurants
The Verandah Kitchen recently reopened as The Verandah: Indian Small Plates on “The Avenue” in Hampden, with a revamped interior and a new small plates menu. (By the way, they have some big plates, too!) Options include lots of vegetarian and vegan options, seafood,... read more
by Randi Rom | Feb 4, 2020 | Arts & Life, Food, Restaurants
Oh, my darlin’ — how I do miss the Clementine restaurant in the Hamilton-Lauraville area. But a new restaurant called Char’d City has opened in that space and the reviews have been quite glowing. Char’d City serves up wood-fired Neopolitan pizzas as well as an... read more
by Randi Rom | Dec 6, 2019 | Arts & Life, Food, Restaurants
Certain things never go out of style: denim, martinis, Scrabble, little black dresses, the Beatles and navy blue blazers. Add to that list tiki bars, those Polynesian palaces with their rum-based cocktails, tropical murals, hula girl motifs and exotic allure. Mount... read more
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 JMORE Staff | Jan 31, 2019 | Arts & Life, Food, Restaurants
Restaurateur Tony Foreman, co-owner and founder of Bar Vasquez, Charleston, Cinghiale, Petit Louis, Johnny’s, Lupa, Bin 604 Wine Sellers and Bin 201 Wine Sellers, appeared on This Week in Baltimore Eating on Facebook Live on Jan. 31. On the show, Foreman... read more
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