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Everyone has tools that they use all the time and we’d be lost without. I did a cooking class at a friend’s house recently and left my favorite spatula behind – you would have thought I left my dog there – I missed it so much! Yes, it’s probably weird that I have a favorite …
CHEF CHRIS SCANGA ON THE NEW MILTON INN, WHAT DRIVES HIM AND MUCH MORE Over the last few months, I’ve slowly been working on an interview with Chef Chris Scanga, who is both the Executive Chef and a Partner at The Milton Inn, along with Tony Foreman and Chef Cindy Wolf. I am continually impressed …
Years ago, I interviewed Chef Chris Scanga on a Tuesday morning in an empty dining room at Petit Louis. Sitting amidst stacks of chairs felt so weird and special at the same time. As I sat there, I thought, wow — who gets to do this? (Be cool, Ame, be cool.) That was 2015. We …
CLAVEL REOPENS INDOORS The news many of us have been waiting to hear — indoor dining is back at Clavel! The last time guests enjoyed the amazing food and drinks indoors at Clavel was March 15, 2020. From Clavel’s Instagram: Indoor seating begins on Tuesday, July 13 at 5pm. As with every phase, we have …
SOUTHPAW OPENS IN FELL’S POINT LATE SUMMER After looking and looking — veteran bartender and all around good egg — Doug Atwell found the perfect spot for his very own bar. Very own bar! Southpaw will open at the corner of Fleet and Bond in Fell’s Point later this summer. What can you expect here? Simply put, great …
It was November 2020. I really wanted to get away, I was depressed and tired in need of a change of scenery. We were months into confinement and no end was in sight. But I wondered if going away was a good idea, even driving and traveling solo. Was it safe? Was it inconsiderate of …
DOVECOTE REOPENS IN RESERVOIR HILL Finally, Dovecote Cafe, the cafe and community hub in Reservoir Hill, reopened this weekend. After the owners were stranded in South Africa due to COVID travel issues, the cafe went on hiatus and now they are finally open again. I’m so happy for the owners, their staff and the neighborhood ⏤ it’s …
GREENMOUNT SCHOOL COMMUNITY COOKBOOK This Spring, I worked with a committee of parents to create The GreenMount School Community Cookbook. It’s filled with family traditions, twists on classics, things kids can cook and tons more. I hope you might consider buying one or even buying some as gifts. All proceeds benefit the wonderful students and …
I put a post on Facebook a while back asking for travel ideas. I wanted a place I could drive to, three hours or less, no big scary bridges (sorry, Eastern Shore) and a relaxing environment. A friend of mine messaged me about the Savage River Lodge. She said they have yurts and cabins and …
