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The Ivy Hotel: An Otherworldly Staycation

February 21, 2018 by Amy Langrehr

The idea of a staycation has always appealed to me. For me, traveling hasn’t really been something I crave. I know a lot of people live for it. I mean, when I go away I do enjoy myself and yes, a change of scenery is always a good idea. But I really, really love being in …

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Luxury on the Weekend: The Sagamore Pendry Baltimore

October 2, 2017 by Amy Langrehr

It might suprise people to learn that Baltimore now has a has a handful of luxury hotels. BALTIMORE. Recently, I was lucky enough to stay in the city’s newest one – The Sagamore Pendry. Hashtag fancy pants. Time to pack. So, how did the Sagamore Pendry Baltimore become the Sagamore Pendry Baltimore? Well, let’s go …

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The Bluebird: Creative Cocktails, Big Ice, Small Plates and Hemingway

August 28, 2017 by Amy Langrehr

I bought my house in Hampden in 2000. Yep, my neighborhood’s gotten better and better every year. And, when you look at the restaurants, even more so. I got into cooking later in life…in my mid 30s, Julia Child, Jacques Pepin, America’s Test Kitchen and Ina Garten all taught me how to cook. And then …

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Hersh’s Bartender Ali Dryer, Quietly Making Some of Baltimore’s Best Drinks

July 28, 2017 by Amy Langrehr

I’d seen Ali Dryer there at Hersh’s behind the bar a million times. She’s quietly charming and always happy to make me her favorite new cocktail, tell me about a spirit I’ve never tasted, help me choose a glass of wine or beer to pair with the super seasonal and ever-changing menu at Hersh’s, which …

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Chef Carlos Raba on Good Energy, Mexican Spaghetti and the Road to Clavel

June 11, 2017 by Amy Langrehr

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Union Craft Brewing making a big move and inviting some friends along…

May 16, 2017 by Amy Langrehr

The folks at Union Craft Brewing – one of Baltimore’s most creative, talented, forward thinking and collaborative brands – has grown out of their space. After looking all over the city, they landed Hampden’s Hedwin Building, just around the corner from their current space. Staying in the city limits was very important to them. When co-founder …

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David & Laura Alima of The Charmery on Hampden’s charm, collaboration and more

May 10, 2017 by Amy Langrehr

The Charmery is the dream come true of husband and wife team, David and Laura Alima. For over 10 years, they imagined their ice cream shop – travelling around the world doing R&D as they planned for their own spot. For David and Laura, it has been an amazing journey to get to the point …

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Baltimore Staycation, Four Seasons Style . . .

January 26, 2017 by Amy Langrehr

I’m a homebody. Kind of proud of it. I’ve created a home that I love. And, due in part to my increasingly social world, I find real joy in the art of staying in. Even just sitting in the backyard listening to the city with chickens at my feet. Tinkering with cocktails, watching Bravo, stock simmering …

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Lebanese Taverna shines in Harbor East

November 3, 2016 by Amy Langrehr

I’m not exactly sure why, but I had never been to Lebanese Taverna until a few weeks ago. Maybe because it’s technically a chain (albeit a small one.) That said, I’m lightening up a bit on that mindset, as many restaurants are expanding on good concepts, a category Lebanese Taverna definitely falls into. Friends have …

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