Frederick's on Fleet: inspired cocktails, capable bar food

The drinks are interesting and fresh, the food is familiar and well-executed and the atmosphere is exceptionally friendly.

A new look for soul food in Parkville

Herb & Soul, a new cafe, is off to promising start.

Columbia's Curry & Kabob delivers strong takes on Indian & Nepalese cuisine

The newest addition to Columbia's already-hopping ethnic restaurant scene is Curry & Kabob.

Full steam ahead for contemporary cuisine

Bradley Willets puts his own stamp on the B&O American Brasserie's menu of regional cuisine.

The Admiral's Cup grows up

The Fells Point dive bar has transformed into an appealing restaurant.

O'Leary's serves contemporary seafood in a colorful waterfront cottage

At O'Leary's, there aren't small plates and no messages on the menu about its fishes' point of origin.

Professional service and well-executed dishes at The Ale House Columbia

Driving past The Ale House Columbia on a warm Thursday evening, the first thing we noticed was the crowded patio; it looked fun.

Preakness 2013 taps 'Top Chef' contestant to spruce up Pimlico's menus

Mike Isabella, of D.C.'s Graffiato, takes it up a notch.

Range, Bryan Voltaggio's latest, is seriously good

Vegas swagger and precise cooking combine for a memorable evening at Chevy Chase Pavilion.

Online grocery ordering and home delivery move to organic market

More services now offer delivery of organic foods along with traditional staples.

Fiesta Mexicana brings top-notch, authentic cooking to Rosedale

Federico Lopez is proud of the food of his hometown. That town, Mexico City, should be proud of him, too.

George's makes itself a good neighbor for Mount Vernon

An old space shows signs of renewal, with sure cooking and an outgoing attitude.

Consider the lemon stick

The FlowerMart treat has become a Baltimore treasure.

Fun takes on classic American food at E.W. Beck's

Friendly services makes the Sykesville restaurant feel like home.

Great service, half-hearted food at Christopher Daniel

Timonium favorite needs an energy boost in the kitchen.

Clubby classics and a view of the greens at Mountain Branch Grille & Pub

You don't need to be a scratch golfer to enjoy Mountain Branch Grille & Pub.

Della Notte in Little Italy closing

Della Notte is closing Saturday.

The Martick's speakeasy is getting closer

The Martick's speakeasy we told you about last December is getting closer.

Shuttered for decades, The Chesapeake to open Monday

A new restaurant named The Chesapeake will open Monday, according to one of the developers, in Charles North, where another restaurant named the Chesapeake closed more than 20 years ago.

New restaurant may be coming to Dogwood space in Hampden

A collective "Oh!" greeted restaurateur Chris Spann's announcement to the Hampden Village Merchants Association on Wednesday that he plans to take over the former Dogwood restaurant space on The Avenue.

Let's Eat Charles Street festival on Saturday; Pratt Street Market debut postponed

If you lived downtown, you could be eating by now.

IKEA plans midsummer buffet in stores Friday

It's not summer solstice yet, but home goods retailer IKEA is jumping in a week early to mark the longest day of the year.

Michael's Cafe expanding Timonium patio, adding Federal Hill location

The owners of Michael's Cafe in Timonium have announced plans to add a Federal Hill location.

Ruth's Chris hosts Robert Mondavi wine dinners

June 18 is the 100th anniversary of the pioneering vintner Robert Mondavi's birth.

For Father's Day, restaurants luring dads with golf bags, cigars and dry-aged beef

Restaurants are luring families in on Father's Day with cigars and golf bags and by dry-aging anything that's not nailed down.

Melt, a new grilled cheese shop in Towson, set for mid-July opening

The owners of Melt, a new grilled cheese restaurant in Towson, said last week that they plan to open at 22 West Pennsylvania Avenue in mid-July.

Maryland Wine Week starts Friday

Maryland Wine Week is back. The 11-day celebration of the state’s wine industry begins Friday and runs through June 24.

Drink your Old Bay: How to utilize 'The Bay' vodka

Ask a native son to write a love letter to Maryland and among her many virtues, Old Bay will surely be extolled.

Great Baltimore cocktails: The Sweet Baby Jesus Adult Milkshake at The Yard

At The Yard, the new sports pub located inside the Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards, sits a miracle; a modern marvel; a Holy Grail of sorts for beer aficionados: a milkshake … Made. With. Beer.

Change coming to Baltimore County food truck regulations

County officials are working with restaurant and food truck owners to change Baltimore County's food truck laws to better clarify where the trucks are allowed, especially in downtown Towson.

Liquor stores in neighborhoods seek commercial rezoning

Some north Baltimore wine and liquor stores may have found a way around a proposed Baltimore City zoning change that could eventually ban them from the residential neighborhoods in which they are located.

'Food Network Star' Burger Bash recap, featuring Baltimore's Rodney Henry

The Burger Bash episode  clarified some story lines and character arcs.

The Pick-Up: Week One CSA Challenge: Quinoa Salad with Cilantro

My friend Meredith, who teaches power yoga and is a health fanatic, made this salad for an employee party at the YMCA where she works, and it was voted best recipe. It's both healthy (lots of red and orange superfood peppers!) and delicious -- and the recipe makes a vat of salad, so it's great for a...

It's National Iced Tea Day

Monday is National Iced Tea Day.

Looking for Cronuts? Gertrude's has Croi-nuts!

This week, Gertrude's unleashed their version of the Cronut, which they are calling "Croi-nuts."

Kids' Cooking Club Week 2: Easy Spinach Ricotta Gnocchi

Riccardo Bosio knows that great food – and great eating habits – start with fresh, whole ingredients.