He’s quick to tell you he’s no expert. But with more than a decade of experience covering the food and beverage scene in Philadelphia, and a new book to boot, it’s hard to call Drew Lazor, who grew up in Bel Air, anything other than that. Need to know which chef has worked where? Ask him. He’ll...
Julie Donovan and Beth MacLeod are about to do something they never in their “wildest dreams” expected: open a medical marijuana dispensary in Harford County. The Chestertown sisters spent the past 30 years raising their children and cultivating their careers. A former paralegal, Donovan is a computer...
Amid the gently rolling countryside near the western edge of Harford County, a cream-colored, reasonably Tuscan-evoking building makes an unexpected appearance, located across the street from a much more ordinary-looking drugstore. It’s home to Acappella Italian Restaurant, an unassuming, come-as-you-are...
Karen and Ed Garono have seen a lot of houses. The couple work in real estate, and they often renovate homes on the side. But they had never taken on a project quite like their current home — a century-old Edwardian on a corner lot with a view of the water in downtown Havre de Grace. When the couple...
Everyone likes a feel-good story, especially when it involves locals creating businesses in their figurative backyards, adding jobs and activity to an area that often could use them. And beer, of course — beer helps. For the past couple of years, that’s been a major story in Harford County: Craft...
June 1-2 Suds and Grapes Beer, Wine and Food Festival Enjoy a two-day event featuring chef-inspired restaurant food tastings, imported and domestic craft beer and wine tastings, gourmet food tastings and live music. 6:30 p.m. The Armory, 37 N. Main St., Bel Air. $30. 561-929-2489 or theyearroundhomeshow.com....
Three local wineries recently joined forces to create the Gunpowder Wine Trail, an attempt to raise awareness of the wine-producing region. Harford Vineyard and Winery in Forest Hill, Dejon Vineyards in Hydes and Royal Rabbit Vineyards in Parkton are jointly hosting three events this year — an...
With a combination of makeup, trendy clothing, flashy accessories and reasonable prices, Toronjil Boutique is a one-stop shop for fashionistas in Harford County. Located on Washington Street in Havre de Grace next to La Cucina Italian Restaurant, the women’s boutique opened in July 2017 after operating...
Finding new summer activities for the family can be a challenge, especially ones that everyone would enjoy. Harford County has plenty of options for all ages. 1. Golfing with dinosaurs Despite being the only black-light golf course in Harford County and having a 5,000-square-foot air-conditioned...
The fervor around the Best of Harford County is a five-month affair. From the time the readers’ poll launches in late September to this issue’s delivery in February, businesses, nonprofits and readers are abuzz in anticipation of who might take home the coveted title. At last, the wait is over....
Each spring, the population of John Knapstein’s Forest Hill property grows by the thousands. The honeybee population, that is. “By early March, the queen bee starts to lay eggs, and she lays between 1,500 and 2,000 eggs a day,” says Knapstein, beekeeper and owner of Top of the Hill Apiary. Come...
In search of an engagement gift for a friend, Jessica Rinehart arrived at The Nest On Main for the first time just 10 minutes before the store closed. She took a chance and went into the boutique, which had recently opened in Bel Air. “The shop just caught my eye — her windows were great,” the...
One of the most appetizing-looking places along North Washington Street in the heart of Havre de Grace is the Vineyard Wine Bar. It’s even more appetizing inside, where you may easily find yourself whiling away the vintages for hours. Launched in 2009, this establishment is clearly devoted to wine,...
As she coped with the unwelcome end to her career as an Olympic figure skater, Kimmie Meissner wanted nothing to do with the sport that made her famous. A half-decade later, she goes to the rink almost every afternoon, drawn by the unfettered enthusiasm of the young skaters she coaches.
With spring break around the corner, finding fun activities for the family may be on your to-do list. Harford County has plenty to choose from this season. 1. Decorate #HarCoMDRocks When Churchville resident Kim Bender noticed the Kindness Rocks movement taking off, she and her friend Jamie Smith...