Wondering where to eat next? With new restaurants opening regularly and old favorites continuing to up their games, dining out in Harford County has never been better. Here, we take a look at what makes some of your favorite spots – from waterfront restaurants to brand new beer houses – so lovable....
Macy Hastings always envisioned a traditional church wedding with a hall reception. That was before she discovered The Vineyards at Mary’s Meadow in Darlington. With a massive barn that she filled with decorative barrels and opulent cascading flower displays, and a tractor that was used for group...
It’s all about community for these four women. One saw a need to help connect newcomers to the county with local businesses. Another runs a small business that has helped revitalize a Main Street corridor. And a pair of women have worked together on a project to preserve African-American history....
Amid the maze of indistinguishable shopping centers sprouting in Bel Air is one that holds the enjoyable Pairings Bistro, which lives up fully to its motto: “Where the pairing of food with complementary wines is at the heart of our existence.” I’d get even more enthused if that pairing came with...
Jess Lefler of Fallston has run the gamut of traditional therapies for chronic pain: physical therapy, chiropractic care, massage, daily exercise, meditation and prescribed medications. A longtime athlete, she struggles with the after-effects of injuries as well as fibromyalgia from a bout with...
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...
Before she first strapped on the bounce boots, Abingdon resident Becky Burns, 45, didn’t think it would end well. “I thought for sure that I would fall flat on my face,” Burns says. But the boots — low-impact shoes with specialty elastic “launch pads” attached to the bottom — gave her and others...
Lawrence Frank Strong, 73, has been a fixture with Havre de Grace Little League for the past 34 years. Go to Stancill Park this spring, and there’s a good chance that you’ll see him either coaching the senior boys team, working the concession stands, or mowing the six fields on a John Deere zero-turn...
“What’s for dinner?” It’s a question that strikes fear into the hearts of parents and spouses everywhere. When there’s nothing in the fridge and you’ve tried everything on the takeout menu, it’s time to find a new place to eat. Fortunately, Harford County residents have dozens of recommendations...
Let’s face it: picking the perfect holiday gift can be a chore. But Harford County has options that could be pitch-perfect for your recipient. Does your loved one have a sweet tooth? Local shops a gift for them. Is he a fashionable gent? We’ve got him covered. Have someone who likes to drink in...