If something can be blended and stored in a jar, I want to learn how to make it. One of the things I love most about homemade sauces is how forgiving they are. A little extra lime, more heat from jalapeños, or an extra handful of herbs can […]
The Bluebird Cocktail Room opened quietly in Hampden at the end of July, but it didn’t stay under the radar for long. The cocktail bar has been generating a lot of buzz around Baltimore restaurants and bars, so when a few fellow bloggers and Instagram friends invited me […]
Discover Writer’s Block Rehab in Philadelphia — a hidden cocktail bar with a bookish vibe, inventive drinks, and shareable small plates perfect for happy hour.
When the team behind one of your favorite restaurants opens a new spot, you definitely pay attention. That was exactly the case when Chef Chad Gauss, the executive chef behind The Food Market—one of my favorite Baltimore restaurants—opened La Food Marketa in Pikesville. Even though it’s outside the […]
This summer I fully embraced farmers market season, which meant bringing home more peaches than I could possibly count. I probably ate bushels of them over the course of the season. When I wasn’t enjoying them on their own, I was grilling them, slicing them, and dicing them […]
When I visit my parents on Long Island, one of our favorite things to do together is go out for sushi. It’s something of a family tradition at this point—we order a variety of rolls and share everything around the table. Most of us tend to stick to […]
Charleston had been on my Baltimore restaurant bucket list since I moved here in 2008. I’m honestly not sure what took me so long to visit because the experience was incredible from start to finish. The food was outstanding, the service was impeccable, and the atmosphere felt welcoming […]
If someone tells me they know a place serving great egg dishes, there’s a very good chance I’ll be heading there soon. For months, photos of the egg skillets at Chuck’s Trading Post in Hampden kept popping up on my Instagram feed. The dishes looked incredible, and I […]
I love a great sandwich—but a truly great sandwich requires the perfect balance of flavors and textures. In my opinion, the ideal sandwich includes crusty bread, something salty, something creamy, a little acidity, and just a bit of heat. One place in Baltimore that consistently delivers on that […]
In my opinion, the ultimate beach snack is a cold ice cream cone. After a long day in the sun, there’s nothing more refreshing than enjoying a scoop of ice cream by the shore. Whether you prefer chocolate, vanilla, or something a little more creative, ice cream is […]