Takeout archive
April 30, 2009
Takeout: The Artful Gourmet Bistro
The Artful Gourmet Bistro
9433 Common Brook Road, Owings Mills, 410-356-0363. Open 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Friday, noon-10:30 p.m. Saturday, 4 p.m.-9 p.m. Sunday.
April 16, 2009
Takeout: Howard Gourmet Deli
701 N. Howard St., 410-523-0005
Best Bite:Koo Koo turkey sandwich, $4.99
April 9, 2009
Takeout: Oriole Park at Camden Yards
Oriole Park at Camden Yards, 333 W. Camden St., Baltimore
Best Bite:GA: pretzeldog, $4.7; Club level: panini, $12
April 2, 2009
Takeout: Spicy Garden
6400 Baltimore National Pike, Catonsville, 410-747-0080.
Best Bite:Tomato utappam, $6
March 26, 2009
Takeout: Rosa's Grill
Lexington Market, 400 W. Lexington St., 443-939-9143.
Best Bite: Pupusas, $2
March 12, 2009
Takeout: Maiwand Kabob
839 Elkridge Landing Road, Suite 110, Linthicum, 410-850-0273.
Best Bite: Chicken Tikka Kabob with rice, green salad and bread, $8.99
March 5, 2009
Takeout: Maggitti's Italian Market & Gourmet Bakery
2419 Baldwin Mill Road, Fallston, 410-557-7080.
Best Bite:Sfogliatelle multilayered pastry, $3.25
February 19, 2009
Takeout: Charm City Cafe
7612 Belair Road, in Belair Beltway Plaza shopping center, 410-882-1255
Best Bite:Canton Smoke sandwich, $6.50
February 5, 2009
Takeout: Zachi Cafe & Gourmet Market
237-239 W. Read St., 410-462-6200
Best Bite: Kofta sandwich, $7.99
January 22, 2009
Takeout: Bonjour
6070 Falls Road; 410-372-0238
Best Bite: Fresh Slices of ham and cheese quiche and of tomato quiche, $4 each
January 8, 2009
Takeout: Rosina Gourmet
301 S. Water St.; 410-244-1885
Best Bite: Fresh mozzarella, tomato and olive oil on ciabatta bread, $6.99
December 25, 2008
Takeout: Attman's Delicatessen
1019 E. Lombard St.; 410-563-2666
Best Bite: Corned beef sandwhich on seeded rye bread, $6.29
December 18, 2008
Takeout: The Dogwood Cafe
333 N. Charles St.; 410-962-8560
Best bite: Grilled chicken sandwich with apple and brie, $7.85
Also tasted: Baltimore-style crab soup, $7 a bowl; Shaker lemon pie, $2.50 a slice
December 11, 2008
Takeout: International Food Market
7004 Reisterstown Road; 410-358-4757
Best bite: Crispy rye bread, $2.50 for half a loaf
Best bargain: Pirojok (meat or cheese pastries), $1.50
December 4, 2008
Takeout: Charcoal Grill
8535 Old Harford Road, Parkville; 410-668-9212
Best Bite: Grilled chicken sandwich seasoned with Old Bay, $4.99
Also Tasted: Onion rings, $3.29; turkey sandwich $5.29; lemonade, $1.79
November 20, 2008
Takeout: Roy's Kwik Korner
1002 S. Crain Highway, Glen Burnie; 410-768-3369
Best Bite: Maryland crab soup, $3.50 for 8 ounces
Also Tasted: Cream of crab soup, $4.50 for 8 ounces; "baseball" crab cake, $8.95; devil's food cake, $2 a slice
November 13, 2008
Takeout: Aunt Erma's Bakery
Pennsylvania Dutch Market, 11121 York Road, Cockeysville; 410-316-1506
Best Bite: Coconut cream pie, small, $4.25
Also Tasted: Pumpkin pie, small, $4.25; praline and peach pie, large, $9.95
November 6, 2008
Takeout: Pappas Seafood Carry Out
1801 Taylor Ave., Parkville; 410-665-4000
Best Bite: Padded oysters, $2.75 each
Best Bargain: Baltimore coddies, $1.95
Also Tasted: Fried hard crab, $7.95; cole slaw, $2.25; shrimp salad, $6
October 30, 2008
Takeout: Baba's Mediterranean Kitchen
745 E. Fort Ave 410-727-7482
Best Bite: Chicken kebab, $6
Best Bargain: Medley of dolmas, falafel, hummus, olives and spanakopita, $6
Also Tasted: Quinoa tabouleh salad, $7; sesame cookies, $4; baklava, $3
October 23, 2008
Takeout: Andy Nelson's Barbecue
11007 York Road, Cockeysville; 410-527-1226
Best Bite: Pulled pork sandwich, $5.50
Best Bargain: Alabama apple cake, $2.85
Also Tasted: Barbecued chicken breast sandwich, $5.50; beef brisket sandwich, $6.50; baked beans, $2.30; collard greens, $2.30
October 16, 2008
Takeout: Vegetarian Desserts Bakery
827 N. Howard St., first floor; 410-383-7770
Best Bite: Oatmeal cookies, $2 a piece
October 2, 2008
Takeout: Big Bad Wolf's House of Barbecue
5713 Harford Road, 410-444-6422
Best Bite: Eastern Shore-style chicken, half a chicken, $5.95
Best Bargain: Cookies, three for $1.50
September 25, 2008
Takeout: Chesapeake Gardens
800 N. Crain Highway, Glen Burnie; 443-749-0411
Best Bite: Sea bass soup, $3.49 a cup
Also Tasted: Chesapeake Harvest salad, $3.19; Caesar salad, $2.99; Chicken salad sandwich, $5.29
September 11, 2008
Takeout: On the Hill
1431 John St.; 410-225-9667
Best Bite: Mosher sandwich, $7.50
Best Bargain: Coconut flan, $3.25
Also Tasted: John sandwich, $7; Breakfast burrito, $5.50; Vietnamese summer rolls, two for $4
September 4, 2008
Takeout: M&T Bank Stadium
Best Bite Outside: Grilled steak sandwich, $9, at the Oregon Grille
Best Bite Club Level: Flour tortilla turnovers, $10, south side of the club level near section 225
Best Bite Concession stands: Chili, $7, Craven Zone
August 28, 2008
Takeout: Pit beef
Best Bite: Pit beef sandwich, $5.50
Also Tasted: Pit-turkey sandwich, $5.50, French fries with gravy, $2.50; Coleslaw, $.75
August 20, 2008
Taste
Takeout: Coconut cake
Best Bite: SugarBakers, 752 Frederick Road, Catonsville; 410-788-9478
Best Bargain: Simon's Bakery, 582 Cranbrook Road, Cockeysville; 410-667-9832
Also Tasted: Mama's One Stop Bakery, 1065 S. Charles St., in Cross Street Market; 410-347-0792
August 13, 2008
Taste
Takeout: Vanilla milkshakes
Best Sip: North Pole Ice Cream, 3713 Eastern Ave.; 410-534-2700
Best Bargain: Charlesmead Pharmacy, 6242 Bellona Ave.; 410-435-0210
Also Tasted: Hometown Girl, 1001 W. 36th St.; 410-662-4438
August 6, 2008
Taste
Takeout: Moo Shu Pork
Best Bite: The Bamboo House, 3713 26 Cranbrook Road, Cockeysville; 410-666-9550
Best Bargain: Jesse Wong's Kitchen, Hunt Valley Towne Centre, 118 Shawan Road, Hunt Valley (Also in Columbia); 410-329-1088
Also Tasted: Uncle Lee's, 44 South St.; 410-727-6666
July 30, 2008
Taste
Takeout: Apricot pastry
Best Bite: Patisserie Poupon, 820 E. Baltimore St.; 410-332-0390
Best Bargain: Bonjour Bakery, 6070 Falls Road; 410-372-0238
Also Tasted: Tenzo Artisan, 1016 S. Charles St.; 410-302-6233
July 23, 2008
Taste
Takeout: Peach ice cream
Best Bite: Lee's Ice Cream, 6308 York Road; 410-323-2330
Best Bargain: Hoffman's Home Made Ice Cream & Deli, 934 Washington Road, Westminster; 410-857-0824
Also Tasted: Bruster's Real Ice Cream, 801 Aquahart Road, Glen Burnie; 410-787-9725
July 16, 2008
Taste
Takeout: Soft-shell crab sandwich
Best Bite: Kibby's Restaurant, 3450 Wilkens Ave.; 410-644-8716
Best Bargain: Gibby's Seafood Market, 2322 York Road, Timonium; 410-561-5225
Also Tasted: Seaside Restaurant, 224 N. Crain Highway, Glen Burnie; 410-760-2200
July 9, 2008
Taste
Takeout: Tuna Salad
Best Bite: Werner's Restaurant, 231 E. Redwood St; 410-752-3335
Best Bargain: Mary Mervis Delicatessen, Lexington Market, 400 W. Lexington St.; 410-752-1397
Also Tasted: Johnny Rockets, Light Street Pavilion of Harborplace, 301 Light St.; 410-347-5757
June 25, 2008
Taste
Takeout: Taramasalata
Best Bite: Samos, 600 Oldham St.; 410-675-5292
Best Bargain: Kali's Mezze Restaurant, 1606 Thames St.; 410-563-7600
Also Tasted: Grapevine Cafe, 20 Church Lane, Cockeysville; 410-667-0010
June 18, 2008
Taste
Takeout: Iced tea
Best Bite: Teavana, Lower level of The Mall in Columbia, 10300 Little Patuxent Parkway.; 410-740-1187
Best Bargain: Chocolatea, 3811 Canterbury Road; 410-366-0095
Also Tasted: Teavolve, 1705 Eastern Ave.; 410-327-4832
June 11, 2008
Taste
Takeout: Lemon Italian ice
Best Bite: Pitango Gelato, 802 S. Broadway; 410-702-5828
Best Bargain: Vaccaro's Italian Pastry Shop Inc., 222 Albemarle St; 410-685-4905
Also Tasted: Rita's Italian Ice, 2033 Eastern Ave.; 410-732-0214
June 4, 2008
Taste
Takeout: Pulled-pork sandwiches
Best Bite: Andy Nelson's Southern Pit Barbecue, 11007 York Road, Cockeysville; 410-527-1226
Best Bargain: Alabama BBQ Company, 4311 Harford Road; 410-254-1440
Also Tasted: Big Bad Wolf's House of Barbeque, 5713 Harford Road; 410-444-6422
Also Tasted: Smokers Barbeque, 2833 Baltimore Blvd., Finksburg; 410-861-8675
May 28, 2008
Taste
Takeout: Thai green curry
Best Bite: Thai Landing, 1207 N. Charles St.; 410-727-1234
Best Bargain: Thai Arroy, 1019 Light St.; 410-385-8587
Also Tasted: Thai Restaurant, 3316 Greenmount Ave.; 410-889-6002
May 14, 2008
Taste
Takeout: Strawberry pie
Best Bite: Ze Mean Bean, 1207 1739 Fleet St.; 410-675-5999
Best Bargain: Dangerously Delicious Pies, 1036 Light St..; 410-522-7437
May 7, 2008
Taste
Takeout: Jerky
Best Bite: Five Star Original Natural Beef Jerky, REI, 63 W. Aylesbury Road, Timonium; 410-252-5920
Best Bargain: Deer Creek Beef Jerky, The Mill of Bel Air, 424 N. Main St., Bel Air; 410-838-6111
Also Tasted: Oh Boy! Oberto Hickory Natural Style Beef Jerky, sold at grocery stores and at REI
Also Tasted: Slim Jim Smoked Snack, Beltway Fine Wines & Spirits, 8727 Loch Raven Blvd., Towson; 410-668-8884
April 30, 2008
Taste
Takeout: Lemon meringue pie
Best Bite: Fenwick Bakery, 7219 Harford Road; 410-444-6410
Also Tasted: Baugher's Family Restaurant, 289 W. Main St., Westminster; 410-848-7413
Also Tasted: Double T Diner, 10055 Baltimore National Pike (Route 40), Ellicott City; 410-750-3300
April 23, 2008
Taste
Takeout: Enchiladas
Best Bite: El Trovador, 318 S. Broadway; 410-276-6200
Best Bargain: El Recondo, 219 S. Broadway; 410-558-1633
Also Tasted: Arcos Mexican Restaurant, 129 S. Broadway, 410-522-4777
April 16, 2008
Taste
Takeout: Asparagus soup
Best Bite: Side Street Cafe, 10921 York Road, Cockeysville; 410-329-1106
Best Bargain: Saigon Remembered, 5857 York Road, Baltimore; 410-435-1300
Also Tasted: Szechuan House Restaurant, 1427 York Road, Towson, 410-825-8181
April 9, 2008
Taste
Takeout: Saag paneer
Best Bite: Kathmandu Kitchen, 22 W. Allegheny Ave., Towson; 410-847-9595
Also Tasted: Indian Delight, 622 Frederick Road, Catonsville; 410-744-4422
Also Tasted: Indigma, 802 N. Charles St., 410-605-1212
April 2, 2008
Taste
Takeout: Big burritos
Best Bite: Frisco Burritos, 3 W. Chesapeake Ave., Towson; 410-296-4004
Best Bargain: Chipotle, 3201 St. Paul St.; 410-662-1701
Also Tasted: One World Cafe, 100 W. University Parkway, 410-235-5777
March 26, 2008
Taste
Takeout: Sausage picks
Best Bite: Sophia's Place, 1641 Aliceanna St. in the Broadway Market, between Fleet and Aliceanna streets, Fells Point; 410-342-6105
Best Bargain: Ostrowski's Famous Original Polish Sausage, 524 S. Washington St., Fells Point.; 410-327-8935
Also Tasted: Krakus Deli, 100 1737 Fleet St., Fells Point, 410-732-7533
March 19, 2008
Taste
Takeout: Greek snack
Best Bite: Ikaros, 14805 Eastern Ave.; 410-633-3750
Best Bargain: Samos, 600 Oldham St.; 410-675-5292
Also Tasted: Souvlaki Place, 4706 Eastern Ave., 410-276-1156
March 12, 2008
Taste
Takeout: Purim treats
Tasted: Parisers Bakery, 6711 Reisterstown Road.; 410-764-1700
Also Tasted: Goldman's Kosher Bakery, 6848 Reisterstown Road; 410-358-9625
Also Tasted: Schmell and Azman Bakery, 7006 Reisterstown Road., 410-484-7343
February 27, 2008
Taste
Takeout: Caesar reigns
Best Bite: La Scala, 1012 Eastern Ave.; 410-783-9209
Best Bargain: Cypriana Cafe, 120 E. Baltimore St.; 410-837-7482
Also Tasted: The Desert Cafe, 1605 Sulgrave Ave., 410-367-5808
February 13, 2008
Taste
Takeout: Carrot Cake
Best Bite: Bakery Express - Ms. Desserts, 2275 Rolling Run Drive, Woodlawn; 410-281-2000, ext. 240
Best Bargain: The Cheesecake Factory, 201 E. Pratt St.; 410-234-3990
Also Tasted: Chicken Out, 6270 Columbia Crossing Circle, Columbia; 410-872-8600
February 6, 2008
Taste
Takeout: Cuban sandwich
Best Bite: Mari Luna Mexican Grill, 102 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville; 410-486-9910
Best Bargain: Little Havana, 1325 Key Highway; 410-837-9903
Also Tasted: Babalu Grill, 32 Market Place; 410-234-9898
January 30, 2008
Taste
Takeout: Biscotti
Best Bite: Baltimore Coffee & Tea Co., 9 W. Aylesbury Road, Timonium; 410-561-1080
Best Bargain: Trinacria, 406 N. Paca St.; 410-685-7285
Also Tasted: Piedigrotta Italian Bakery and Pastry Shop, 1300 Bank St., Suite 140; 410-522-6900
Also Tasted: Vaccaro's Italian Pastry Shop Inc., 222 Albemarle St.; 410-685-4905
January 23, 2008
Taste
Takeout: Chicken soup
Best Bite, Best Bargain: Seven Mile Market., 4000 Seven Mile Lane, Pikesville; 410-653-2000
Also Tasted: Lenny's Deli, 9107 Reisterstown Road, Owings Mills.; 410-363-3353
Also Tasted: Edmart Delicatessen, 1427 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville; 410-486-5558
January 16, 2008
Taste
Takeout: Movie theater popcorn
Best Bite: Landmark Theatre, 645 S. President St; 410-624-2622
Best Bargain: The Charles, 1711 N. Charles St.; 410-727-3456
Also Tasted: The Senator, 5904 York Road; 410-435-8338
Also Tasted: Muvico Egyptian 24, 7000 Arundel Mills Circle, Hanover; 443-755-8992
Also Tasted: AMC Columbia 14, 10300 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia.; 410-423-0520
January 9, 2008
Taste
Takeout: Vitamin boost with the juice
Best Sip: Liquid Earth, 1626 Aliceanna St., Baltimore; 410-276-6606
Best Bargain: The Yabba Pot, 2433 St. Paul St., Baltimore; 410-662-8638
Also Tasted: Zia's, 13 Allegheny Ave. Towson, 410-296-0799
December 26, 2007
Takeout: Oysters
Best Bite: Faidley Seafood, Lexington Market, 203 N. Paca St.; 410-727-4898
Best Bargain: Mama's on the Half Shell, 2901 O'Donnell St.; 410-276-3160
Also Tasted: Nick's Inner Harbor Seafood, Cross Street Market, 1065 S. Charles St.; 410-685-2020
December 19, 2007
Takeout: Flight fare
Best Bite: Fromaggio, International Terminal E; 410-691-2598
Best Bargain: Potbelly Sandwich Works, Terminal C; 410-850-4545
Also Tasted: Silver Diner, Terminal B; 410-694-0990
Also Tasted: Phillips Seafood, Terminal A; 410-684-6723
Also Tasted: Chesapeake Bay Roasting Co., Terminal D; 410-859-1154
December 12, 2007
Takeout: Hot, rich drinks
Best Bite: The Filling Station, 13501 Falls Road, Cockeysville; 410-785-5955
Best Bargain: 7-Eleven; 1538 York Road, Lutherville; 410- 296-5171
Also Tasted: The Evergreen, 501 W. Cold Spring Lane, Baltimore; 410-235-8118
Also Tasted: The Stone Mill Bakery Cafe, Green Spring Station, 10751 Falls Road, Lutherville; 410-821-1358
December 5, 2007
Takeout: Fruitcake
Best Bite: Atwater's, 529 E. Belvedere Ave.; 410-323-2396
Best Bargain: Herman's Bakery; 7560 Holabird Ave., Dundalk; 410-284-5590
Also Tasted: Berger's Bakery, Lexington Market, 400 W. Lexington St.; 410-727-3685
November 21, 2007
Takeout: Lots of rolls
Tasted: Hergenroeder's Woodlea Bakery, 4905 Belair Road; 410-488-7717
Tasted: New Systems Bakery; 3400 Chestnut Ave.; 410-235-8852
Tasted: The Breadery, 9251 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City; 410-203-2221
November 14, 2007
Takeout: Meatloaf
Best Bite: Pepe's Pizza, 6081 Falls Road; 410-377-3287
Best Bargain: Corner Carry Out, 5401 York Road; 410-433-5556
Also Tasted: Safeway Homestyle Meat Loaf, 2401 N. Charles St.; 410-261-6110
November 7, 2007
Takeout: Italian cold cut sandwiches
Tasted: Fortunato Brothers Pizza, 7374 York Road; 410-377-7300
Tasted: Panera Bread; 6307 1/2 York Road.; 410-443-9174
Tasted: Giant Foods Deli, 6340 York Road; 410-377-2673
October 31, 2007
Takeout: Pear pastries
Tasted: Bonjour, 6070 Falls Road; 410-372-0238
Tasted: Patisserie Poupon, 820 E. Baltimore St.; 410-332-0390
Tasted: Bonaparte Breads, 903 S. Ann St.; 410-342-4000
October 24, 2007
Takeout: Courting Hot Dogs
At virtually every hall of justice in Maryland, there seems to be a hot dog cart.
October 17, 2007
Takeout
Now that apples, widely regarded as one of nature's most perfect health foods, are in season, the natural instinct is to wrap them in sweet coatings and make them sinful.
October 10, 2007
Tall orders
The club sandwich is a staple of lunch. Made correctly, with three slices of toasted bread, real bird (chicken or turkey), crisp bacon and fresh lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise, it can be the high point of any day.
October 3, 2007
Taste
Nutty tests
The true test of your willpower is whether you can eat just one fresh roasted peanut. Recently, I flunked this test - repeatedly - while sampling the 1-pound packages sold by three local peanut roasters.
September 26, 2007
Game goodies
Lately, the stroll toward the Ravens game has become more appetizing. The aromas of grilled meats, chicken wings, hot dogs and fries wash over football fans as they stream along Ravenswalk, the concourse that runs between Oriole Park at Camden Yards and M&T Bank Stadium.
September 19, 2007
At the market
September 12, 2007
Takes the cake
It has been such a long time since we've enjoyed the excitement of a pennant race that the search for Baltimore's top crab cake has replaced baseball as my favorite pastime.
August 29, 2007
Taste
Having a BLT blast
Simple, delicious and satisfying, the BLT is a lunchtime staple. We tried four from local sandwich shops and diners, looking for the best combination of bacon, lettuce and tomato on lightly toasted white bread with mayonnaise. This is what we found.
August 22, 2007
Taste
Tasty samosas
Vegetarian samosas, an Indian appetizer, usually consist of mashed potatoes, peas and spices wrapped in a triangular-shaped dough and fried golden. We tried four from local Indian places. Each order came with a side of chutney. This is what we found.
August 15, 2007
Taste
A peachy treat
Peach cake is a summer tradition in this city. The simple dessert features peach slices on soft bread. The freshness of the fruit will make or break the cake. We tried four pieces from local bakeries. This is what we found.
August 8, 2007
Taste
Spicy jambalaya
For us, the best jambalaya brings together tender chicken, spicy sausage, vegetables, rice and tomato sauce to make a hearty meal. We tried four jambalayas from area restaurants. Here are the results.
July 25, 2007
Taste
Such juicy comfort
Sometimes, we hunger for basic comfort food, and you can't get much simpler than a hamburger. We ordered regular burgers cooked medium from four local restaurants. Here's how they measured up.
July 18, 2007
Taste
Go for fried
Few dishes say summertime like fried chicken. And there is no shortage of fried chicken spots around the city. We sampled pieces from four places. This is what we found.
July 11, 2007
Taste
Splendid splits
Banana splits can be a divine way to finish a hot summer night. We taste-tested three of them from local ice cream spots. Here are the results.
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