Shake Shack open in the Inner Harbor
It’s here, Baltimore. It’s here. SHAKE SHACK, Danny Meyer’s hugely successful burger joint opened today on Pratt Street in the Inner Harbor.
The Battle of the Sommeliers: Who Will Prevail?
Pairing wine with food…the possibilities are endless! Wit & Wisdom is hosting the next battle of the sommeliers on January 27 at 7pm. It’s a fun competition between Wit & Wisdom’s Sommelier, Julie Dalton, and Sommelier Chris Coker of Aggio.
Arômes brings a bit of France to the super hot Hampden food scene
On a blustery, cold Saturday morning two weeks ago, I was lucky enough to meet up with Chef Steve Monnier at his new restaurant space in Hampden, Arômes. You may remember the location as the Nutty Pub on Chestnut Avenue, just south of The Charmery. I always cracked up at that place because a friend …
What I want to eat right now – Beef Stew
It is COLD. When it gets as cold as it is today, I want this beef stew and nothing else. Okay, maybe a blanket. And whiskey.
Good signs for Baltimore’s future in food
As I sorted through my most favorite photos from meals from the last year, one theme was repeated over and over: Bryan Voltaggio.
Secret Guilty Pleasures
My mom is so darn cute. Guilty pleasures exist in so many aspects of life: television, music, food to name a few. Maybe you secretly watch the Kardashians or belt out Barry Manilow in the car. I do love a Real Housewives marathon, but now I am cable tv-free, so that one has been nipped …
Chef Zack Mills
Wit & Wisdom Chef Zack Mills is a pretty even-keeled guy. There he is on the line on a busy Friday night: headset, directing traffic, plating dishes — he concentrates on the job at hand, which is turning out gorgeous, delicious food. And when you look over, you know he’s got this. Quiet, precise, focused. Then …
Chef Bryan Voltaggio on Family, Top Chef and His Birthday Meal
Reality shows like Top Chef, Top Chef Masters, Chopped, Iron Chef and others are hugely popular. Even being on them – not even winning – can be a huge career move. I can name 20 “cheftestants” from past seasons of Top Chef. I have a bit of crush on Tom Colicchio and I think Hugh …
Local food and beverage pros earn “Rising Chef” honors from Star Chefs
After visiting more than 125 chefs and artisans in Maryland, Virginia and D.C., StarChefs.com announced their 2014 list of the area’s culinary rising stars.