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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 …
Walking through Lafayette CemeteryOysters at PecheSazeracs at Tujague’sLive music at Preservation HallBeignets at Cafe Du MondeThe Piano Bar at Lafitte’sRamos Gin Fizzes at the Sazerac BarThe best bartender at The French 75 BarOyster Po’boys at ParkwayFrozen Irish Coffee at Erin RoseLate Night Martinis at Clancy’sWine and jazz at BacchanalBrunch at Compère LapinCrab beignets at La …
I like being at home. But I also really, really like staying in hotels. Two nights is ideal, but really one night with a soaking tub, room service and a huge bed — yes! I’m actually planning my next hotel stay in my head right now. What can I say, I like what I like. …
This week, I made a big step in creating some mental health boundaries for myself by unfollowing many food/beverage accounts on Instagram. When I see mostly restaurants and food IGs in my feed, I have feelings of, not really FOMO, it’s more like they feel like a distraction from what I want to be doing. How …
HOUSE OF RUTH BENEFITlocal restaurants coming together on one night Fadensonnen is hosting a community event in solidarity with victims of abuse. ALL proceeds will be donated to House of Ruth. Sunday, May 16Fadensonnen CourtyardSeatings at 4:30 pm & 7:00 pm. $75 ticket gives you access to a delicious food offering from the following vendors: Alma …
DE KLEINE DUIVEL new outdoor space open Photo by Justin TsucalasThe folks at The Bluebird Cocktail Room have been working hard since buying the Belgian beer bar next door, De Kleine Duivel. Their latest project is a new patio on the north side of the building with tables to hang out outside on these lovely spring …
CLAVEL REOPENS NEXT WEEK get ready for queso and margs Photos by ClavelClavel has announced a reopening date: Thursday, April 29. They will offer outdoor seating only, no reservations. Lane, Carlos and their team have been working hard to get things ready for you. I wanted to share my conversation with Lane Harlan which was …
BLACKSAUCE KITCHEN REOPENafter devastating 2018 fire, they’re back From blacksauce kitchen‘s Instagram:We are back in the shop on 29th. After a long, long interruption to blacksauce Thursdays, we are excited to welcome you back to the shop on 29th Street. We’ll spare you (for now) all the rap on the hardships and heartache of the journey and …
BUSBOYS & POETS COMING TO BALTIMOREIconic DC Restaurant and Bookshop opening in Charles Village The 8th location of Busboys & Poets, which first opened in DC in 2005, will open in Charles Village later on this year. To give you a little more on their mission: “Busboys and Poets is a community where racial and cultural …
