Charm City Cook
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“Where should I take out of towners?” “Where should my office do a happy hour?” “What do you consider a Baltimore classic?” “Where can we take the kids and no one will hate us?” “It’s my wife’s birthday. Help!” I thought it was time to make some lists and put ’em out there. This guide …
The idea of a staycation has always appealed to me. For me, traveling hasn’t really been something I crave. I know a lot of people live for it. I mean, when I go away I do enjoy myself and yes, a change of scenery is always a good idea. But I really, really love being in …
I’m a homebody. Kind of proud of it. I’ve created a home that I love. And, due in part to my increasingly social world, I find real joy in the art of staying in. Even just sitting in the backyard listening to the city with chickens at my feet. Tinkering with cocktails, watching Bravo, stock simmering …
I am lucky enough to have some really cool friends who do really cool things. One such person is Carlee Pipitone, owner of Tenth Harvest, a local wine and spirits importer and distributor. I’m a nerd when it comes to spirits. I’m no expert my any means, but I do like when I find a …
Brendan Dorr, head bartender at Kimpton’s B&O American Brasserie, brings an artistic approach to the craft of making cocktails, using fresh, seasonal and local ingredients as well as a flair of creativity with every creation. Dorr’s impressive resume includes posts at the former Ixia Restaurant, Black Olive and Aureole, Charlie Palmer’s renowned restaurant in New …
I use the phrase “one of my favorites” a lot. I don’t like to single anyone out…for fear of hurt feelings (maybe it’s the youngest of six and only girl thing?) I don’t like ruffled feathers. I like happy. I guess I’m okay with being the diplomat. I like peace…my inner Quaker. The “favorite” thing …
If you know me – or follow me on Instagram – you know I like a cocktail. A drink at the end of a long day is nice treat every once in a while. But last week, I was doing my…um, “research” and went out six nights. In a row. I was tired. But happy. …
That’s me. Taking it all in. The wood-fired lamb at Wit & Wisdom. I’ve never been one for fancy restaurants. Don’t get me wrong, I love great food and service but I can do without the formality. I suppose I’m more of a Peter’s Inn or Corner BYOB kind of girl. So, This was my …
PABU: Fabulous Japanese food and an expansive sake selection in the Four Seasons Hotel – in the coolest neighborhood in B’more, Harbor East. Sure my ‘hood of Hampden is cool in its own quirky way, but Harbor East is actually like, schwank cool. It’s lovely…the land of the beautiful people (sorta like the luxury …
