Sidewalk chefs serve up taste of Pimlico

After 25 Preaknesses, Annette Thomas has her routine, and recipes, down pat.

Food trucks from Baltimore and Washington to square off on Rash Field

Get ready to roll.

Preakness 2013 to introduce new Maryland oyster, the Skinny Dipper

Guests at Saturday's Preakness will get the first slurp of the Skinny Dipper, a new oyster from True Chesapeake Oyster Co., an oyster farm in St. Mary's County.

Top 10 Baltimore burgers you have to try [Pictures]

May is National Burger Month. We've rounded up 10 of our favorite burgers around town. Get busy! May food holidays: burgers, strawberries and asparagus [Pictures] | Food porn: Baltimore burgers

Heavy Seas Alehouse to open location in Rosslyn, Va.

Heavy Seas Alehouse is opening a second location in Rosslyn, Va.

Guy Fieri's new 'Diners' book features Sip and Bite

Baltimore's Sip & Bite restaurant is one of the restaurants featured in Guy Fieri's new book, "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives: The Funky Finds in Flavortown," in which Fieri takes readers back to some of his favorite finds from recent seasons of his long-running Food Network show.

Where are the food trucks on this beautiful Monday?

We're making a few tweaks to the Baltimore Sun Food Truck Finder. Here's where your Baltimore food trucks are today:

May food holidays: burgers, strawberries and asparagus [Pictures]

May is national burger month. And it's national barbecue, salad, asparagus, salsa and strawberry month, too. Check back for more food holiday fun.

Mother's Day dining in Baltimore [Pictures]

The good news is that more and more restaurants are offering special menus for Mother's Day dinner. If mom isn't naturally an early-riser, consider skipping the brunch, letting her sleep in, and treating her to a great evening meal instead.

Wineries get streamlined rules for selling at farmers' markets

Starting June 1, there will be fewer restrictions for Maryland wineries that want to sell wine and offer samples at farmers’ markets. New rules passed by the General Assembly and signed by Gov. Martin O’Malley will remove limits on the number of days a winery can attend markets each year.

Friendly's searching for best burger builders

Friendly's is celebrating National Hamburger Month, and promoting its new Build Your Own Burger concept, with a "Build Your Own Burger" contest.

Gluten-free evening coming to Blue Hill Tavern

Blue Hill Tavern in Canton will host a gluten-free evening on Wednesday.

Soft-Shell Crab Celebration coming to Baltimore restaurants

Some dozen Baltimore restaurants will be adding special soft-shell crab specials to their menus for Baltimore's fifth annual Soft-Shell Crab Celebration.

Pabu throws itself a first birthday party

Pabu Izakaya is celebrating its first birthday at the Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore on Wednesday. The party will include an all-night happy hour, a special dessert by Four Seasons' pastry chef Chris Ford and a special "sake greet" for diners.

Hollywood Diner operator given time to secure funding

The Hollywood Diner will continue with its current operator, Richard T. White, at least for the immediate future. The Board of Estimates pulled the diner’s lease termination from its agenda after Comptroller Joan M. Pratt agreed to give White more time to secure funding.

City asked to terminate lease with Hollywood Diner operator

The Baltimore City department responsible for leasing the Hollywood Diner is asking the Board of Estimates to to terminate the rental agreement with the restaurant’s operator. But Richard T. White, who runs the diner, is vowing to continue at the city-owned property, made famous by Barry Levinson’s nostalgic 1982 movie “Diner.” 

Food trucks rallying all weekend long

Baltimore's fleet of food trucks are rallying again this weekend.

Johnny Monis wins Mid-Atlantic James Beard chef award

The James Beard Foundation announced the winners of the 2013 James Beard Foundation Awards on Monday night at Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center, capping a weekend of gastronomic events in New York City.

United Way launches Healthy Food Week campaign

In its first 15 months, the United Way of Central Maryland's Access to Healthy Food Initiative distributed more than 3.4 million pounds of groceries to low-income individuals and families, the organization said.

A lemon stick in a glass at Ryleigh's Oyster

In honor of FlowerMart and its signature lemon stick treat, Ryleigh's Oyster in Federal Hill is featuring a limited edition Lemonstick Crush special Friday and Saturday.

Cyrus Keefer leaving Birroteca for Fork & Wrench

Cyrus Keefer is leaving Birroteca to take over the kitchen at Fork & Wrench. He will replace Sajin Renae, who will be moving to New York City.

Fundraiser on Saturday for Erika Brannock, injured at Boston Marathon

The friends and family of Erika Brannock are hosting a fundraiser at Mothers Federal Hill for Erika Brannock, the 29-year-old teacher at a Towson preschool who was injured at the Boston Marathon.

Mick Kipp tribute at opening of Fells Point Farmers' Market on Saturday

Fells Point Farmers' Market returns on Saturday for its third season on Broadway Square.

Rocco's Capriccio of Little Italy has closed

After 17 years, Rocco's Capriccio has closed. Rocco Gargano's restaurant on Fawn Street in Little Italy had its last day of service on Sunday.

There are three food truck rallies this weekend

There are three food truck rallies this weekend.

At Salt, Jason Ambrose steps out of the kitchen

After seven years running his own kitchen at Salt, his Upper Fells Point restaurant that put duck fat fries, Wagyu sliders and changing menus on Baltimore’s food map, Jason Ambrose is stepping aside.

Oregon Grille hosts Heavy Seas beer dinner with Hugh Sisson

The Oregon Grille will host a Heavy Seas beer dinner with brewer Hugh Sisson on Wednesday night.

Top 10 Tuesday: Spring dishes you have to try [Pictures]

Spring doesn't arrive on restaurant menus until it's good and ready. But when it hits, it hits big -- with vivid green peas, spiky ramps, succulent rockfish and aromatic lamb.

Alchemy hosts cookbook author Rose Levy Beranbaum tomorrow

Alchemy is hosting an appearance by the chef and popular cookbook author Rose Levy Beranbaum on Wednesday, May 1.

Ocean City Restaurant Week starts Sunday

Restaurants in the 7th annual spring dining promotion, which runs May 5-19, will offer menus fixed at $10, $20, $30 or $40.

Bradley Willits is new executive chef at B&O Brasserie

Bradley Willits is the new executive chef at B&O American Brasserie in the Hotel Monaco.

Tom Colicchio and Josh Charles drop into Heavy Seas Alehouse

"Top Chef" host Tom Colicchio stopped by Heavy Seas Alehouse on Friday afternoon with his new fishing buddy, the actor Josh Charles.

Brooklyn Brewery pulls into Baltimore

Brooklyn Brewery is on the road.