After driving down to Long Beach Island for a weekend of sun, sand, and fun my girlfriend and I were hungry for a quick bite to eat. A quick search on my phone pulled up El Swell Taqueria, the spot was nearby, had good ratings, and sounded perfect for […]
When I’m craving fresh Tex-Mex food, one of my favorite spots to visit is On the Border. Fortunately for me, they have a location in Canton (with parking) so it’s seriously a great spot to grab dinner with some friends. I partnered with On the Border to share […]
An afternoon of wandering around the Santa Monica Pier and walking along the beach, my friend and I really craving tacos and margaritas. Fortunately, Blue Plate Taco was steps from the pier and had just what we were craving. The vibe was super beachy and we were all […]
Few things make me happier than finding a good taqueria. During a recent day trip to Philly I had a chance to check out the Philadelphia Museum of Art (which is beautiful by the way) but after touring the whole museum my girlfriend and I were hungry and […]
Some of my favorite taco spots are seriously nothing special from the outside. Tijuana Tacos 3 in Patterson Park is no different. I first heard about this spot from the Baltimore Magazine Taco issue – as I’m forever in search of tacos you bet this was on my radar […]
As another year comes to a close, it’s time to reflect on some of the best bites I ate this year. Similarly to the best plates of 2016 list, I’m only sharing dishes that I tried for the first time this year, no chains, and only one dish […]
Whenever someone asks for my favorite restaurant (or restaurants) in Baltimore, Clavel in Remington always tops my list. Everything on the menu is great, but it’s the queso fundito that keeps me coming back for more. Pro tip, the space is small, maybe about 40 seats inside with […]
After making a salsa verde, I knew it was time to tackle Salsa Roja. It’s also a perfect accompaniment for chips and would look killer in any football Sunday spread. I didn’t want to go too spicy because the salsa verde definitely had a little bit of a […]
If it can blended and put into a jar, I want to learn how to make it. Sauces can be incredibly forgiving. And there are few things I like more with my chips than a salsa verde. It’s also perfect on tacos (which are a weekly occurrence in […]
When the brilliant team behind one of your favorite restaurants opens a second, Mexican inspired, spot, you take notice. Even if the new restaurant is outside of the city in suburbia. That’s exactly when Chad Gauss, the executive chef at The Food Market, arguably one of Baltimore’s best […]