Restaurants

Van Gough Cafe is Both Kosher and Bohemian

by Haydee M. Rodriguez | Jul 18, 2018 | Arts & Life, Food, Restaurants

Opening a kosher café in an old, vacant Upper Fells Point edifice might’ve sounded a bit crazy back in 2009, Mindy S. Alezra admits. But she and her late husband, Menashe, had a dream, one that lives on today. “I thought Fells Point was making a turnaround and getting...

Kosher Agency Says it Can No Longer Vouch for Starbucks Stores

by JTA | Jul 13, 2018 | Arts & Life, Food, Restaurants

(JTA) — Kosher observers who pick up their coffee at Starbucks may need to look elsewhere for their caffeine fix. A kosher-certifying agency said it can no longer vouch for the kashrut of many beverages served by the coffee giant. The Star-K agency said this week that...

New Flavors and Fresh Ideas Raise Hopes for a Revival of Chicago Area’s Kosher Restaurant Scene

by Yvette Alt Miller | Jul 13, 2018 | Arts & Life, Food, Restaurants

CHICAGO (JTA) — This city’s kosher restaurant scene has long lagged behind other metropolises like New York and Los Angeles — but changes might be coming. A bold forthcoming restaurant, an authentic taqueria and reports that two established neighborhood...

Restaurant News: Stanford Kitchen Opens in Owings Mills, Trifecta Food Truck Returns

by Randi Rom | Jun 21, 2018 | Arts & Life, Food, Restaurants

Stanford Kitchen, a chef-inspired, fresh cuisine, casual restaurant, recently opened at Boulevard College Center in Owings Mills. The restaurant – which is part of the Blueridge Restaurant Group that owns the Stanford Grill in Columbia — features an open kitchen so...

The 5 Best Places to Eat Hummus in Israel

by JTA | May 28, 2018 | Arts & Life, Food, Restaurants

By Jessica Halfin Hummus is a national obsession in Israel. And while your brain might automatically be thinking about those containers you buy at the supermarket, hummus in Israel is a slightly different, more elevated experience. Literally thousands of hummus...

Restaurant News: Ristorante Firenze, Ludlow Market and More

by Randi Rom | May 24, 2018 | Arts & Life, Food, Restaurants

Firenze adds a beer garden, while the Wine Market Bistro rebrands into Ludlow Market, Bar & Bottle Shop. Cornhole, anyone? Reisterstown’s Ristorante Firenze recently added the Peroni Beer Garden to the Main Street bistro, where guests can dine from...

The Impossible Burger is Now Kosher

by JTA | May 23, 2018 | Arts & Life, Food, Restaurants

(JTA) — Those who keep kosher and have been craving a cheeseburger should rejoice — the Impossible Burger, a meatless patty that has made waves for how similar it tastes to real beef, is now certified kosher and pareve. The Orthodox Union, the United States’ largest...

Restaurant News: Tark’s at Green Spring Station Offers Al Fresco Dining

by Randi Rom | Apr 26, 2018 | Arts & Life, Restaurants

With the warm springtime weather comes outdoor dining, good times and … live music! And Tark’s Grill & Bar at Green Spring Station is getting into the swing of things. Tunes@Tark’s will kick off May 3 and continues each Thursday night, featuring live music...

How Washington, D.C., Got a Bunch of New Kosher Restaurants

by Ben Sales, JTA | Apr 17, 2018 | Arts & Life, Food, Restaurants

(JTA) — For years, the nation’s capital had only one full-fledged kosher restaurant. But as of this week, that changed. The clergy at Ohev Shalom-The National Synagogue, a Washington D.C. Modern Orthodox congregation, have given kosher certification to three...

Restaurant News: Dining for a Good Cause

by Randi Rom | Mar 29, 2018 | Arts & Life, Food, Restaurants

An upcoming gala featuring local restaurants and hot eating spots will benefit the Baltimore Child Abuse Center. The Be A Hero Gala, to benefit the Baltimore Child Abuse Center, is slated for May 4, at Port Discovery in downtown Baltimore. The event will offer a...