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The latest from Christina Tkacik
Pit beef ramen, coddies on sticks: Local chefs reimagine Baltimore food traditions
Baltimore chefs are putting their own — delicious — twists on nostalgic ingredients such as pit beef, crab soup and coddies.
Spike Gjerde to open tapas bar in former Mount Vernon Stable & Saloon
Celebrity chef Spike Gjerde will open Bar Dalí, a Spanish-style tapas bar, in the basement of the former Mount Vernon Stable & Saloon.
The Dish: This Chinese restaurant has an AI-powered robot in the kitchen
At new Chinese restaurant Mahjong by Johns Hopkins University, the sous chef is a set of artificial intelligence-powered robots.
One of The New York Times’ best dishes of the year is in Hampden
Critics for The New York Times called the shrimp and corn patties at The Duchess in Hampden one of the best dishes they ate this year.
Baltimore bar closes after ‘literal dumpster fire’
A dumpster fire spread to Harford Road bar and live music venue Micky's Joint, which is now closed for an indeterminate amount of time.
Cheesecake Factory at Harborplace to close after decades in business
The closure of the Inner Harbor Cheesecake Factory on Jan. 24, 2026, will result in the loss of 115 jobs.
The Dish: When a 27-year-old Baltimore County bakery suddenly goes viral
Bonjour’s take on the viral crunchy fruit mousse trend tastes as good as it looks.
At this Owings Mills restaurant, latkes and matzoh ball soup get a foodie spin
Matthew Zafrir, who has worked at Michelin-starred restaurants in D.C., returned to his hometown to become chef at The Tillery, inside an Owings Mills Marriott.
The Dish: Wonder may be the fastest-growing name in food halls. I hated it.
Run, don’t walk, away from Canton’s new Wonder food hall.
‘Crab cake king’ and Pappas Restaurant founder Mark Pappas dies at 93
Mark Pappas, who changed the face of crab cakes in Baltimore with his Pappas Restaurant but never forgot his roots in northern Greece, died Sunday at 93.
The Dish: Chop Chop wants to keep Baltimore’s knives — and cooks — sharp
Home cooks and chefs alike will soon be able to hone their tools at Chop Chop, a new knife shop in Hampden.
This 850-pound ball of string from Haussner’s Restaurant can now be yours
The gigantic ball of string from Haussner’s Restaurant, the longtime German eatery in Highlandtown, is up for auction.
One of D.C.’s best casual restaurants opens Columbia location
Yu Noodles is continuing its rapid expansion with a new location in Columbia just months after launching a branch in Baltimore.
The Dish: Does Costco’s $200 Thanksgiving deserve a seat at your table?
Want to do the bare minimum for Thanksgiving? Costco has you covered.
Cafe Fili to add a new location at Locust Point’s Anthem House
A casual Mediterranean restaurant in Baltimore’s Mount Vernon neighborhood is adding a Locust Point branch — and that’s just the beginning of their expansion.
Sushi is coming to the former Souvlaki space in Hampden
The owners of Yama Sushi in Ellicott City are planning to open Hana in the former home of Hampden's Souvlaki.
City in crisis: Baltimore is facing a Natty Boh shortage
Pabst says increased demand for Natty Boh is driving a shortage of Baltimore’s favorite beer.
The Dish: This punk rock sandwich bar may be Baltimore’s most kid-friendly restaurant
Animal Boy, a new punk rock sandwich bar on Harford Road, has something for everyone — even my excavator-obsessed toddler.
Some Baltimore-area restaurants say sales have dropped 30% or more since shutdown
The government shutdown is straining furloughed federal workers and the local economy, with restaurants feeling much of the burn.
The Dish: Cheesesteaks — and Cooper Sharp cheese — are having a moment in Baltimore
Cheesesteaks are having a moment in Baltimore, with new restaurants popping up everywhere to serve Philadelphia’s signature dish. Many feature Cooper Sharp cheese.
