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I remember when I first met husband and wife team Liz and Kevin Irish, it was at their original location of The Local Fry in Federal Hill. I was coming in to take some photos for a piece I was writing about them. I was super excited – I thought, wings and fries? – please …
Binda Singh is the epitome of hospitality. The impeccable suits, the astonishing memory, the professional yet warm and relaxed way he treats his guests at Ananda. And, yes, I usually focus my local writing on people and places within (roughly) Baltimore City limits, but for Binda, I will break the “rules”. He is so good …
When I first heard about Cafe Campli, it was from my friend Lane Harlan. She had met Sam and Paul Mincarelli when they were both working at a restaurant together here in Baltimore. She said I had to meet them because they were doing something very special and she knew I would love it. And, …
I first met Brendan Dorr and Eric Fooy at the bar at B&O Brasserie at Hotel Monaco in downtown Baltimore. At the time (circa 2013), I ran a local food and beverage Instagram and I had enough followers that I would be invited for “media dinners” and other events every once in a while where …
I met Damian Mosley many years ago. I immediately liked him. He’s quietly confident, very thoughtful and works really, really hard. You may know Blacksauce from area farmers markets or maybe you go to their storefront in Remington – or both. The storefront is fairly new, and as you may know, they had a major …
When I started this series, I knew I wanted to include folks I do not know well personally. People whose work, products or ethos I admire. When I first met Nicole Foster of Cajou Creamery, I was struck by her warmth and kindness. And then I had her vegan ice cream and was smitten. (The …
You probably have a “top five” in your head of places you love to go out to eat and drink. Dylan’s is in mine. They’re actually in my top three now. (The other two, in no order, are Peter’s Inn and Petit Louis.) At Dylan’s, it’s not just about food and cocktails that are executed …
When I started this series, I knew I wanted to feature Emma Jagoz of Moon Valley Farm. In the often overwhelming world of social media, Emma’s posts are a breath of fresh air for me. She informs, she inspires and she just plain shines. Emma is a mom, a farmer, a small business owner and …
I remember following Dana Sicko and Gundalow Juice back in the day and messaging her to meet up so that we could have lunch together. It was one of those times when you feel as though you meet someone but it feels like you were seeing an old friend. That’s rare, Like so many others …
