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In the space formerly occupied by longtime local darling Salt Tavern, which closed in 2018, Marta opened this week. With simple and classically adorned tables, custom tile work, tons of natural light, the restaurant is lovely. I stopped in and sat at the bar for a cocktail – negroni, no spagliato – and enjoyed a …
It’s rough out there for restaurants. COVID surges, staffing challenges, unpredictable food costs and shortages and it’s now officialIy winter. But there are ways to help . . . I am in the process of creating a list of restaurants from my dining guide that are offering outdoor dining or will soon. I will share …
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 …
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 asked parents, aunts, uncles, grandparents, caregivers, etc for recommendations for restaurants and dishes in Baltimore City that kids love. So many great suggestions, even a few fancy ones! Read on … THE LIST (so far) The apple turkey wrap from Red Canoe, biscuits & gravy from …
Robert Voss is a Monkton born and bred guy. I had never met him before yesterday, as he tends to be more comfortable behind the scenes. In December of 2015, he opened John Brown General and Butchery in the former home of the much beloved John Brown Store at the corner of Falls and Shawan …
I have been sharing these in my weekly newsletter, but I thought it was about time I added them to my blog to make it easier to find. If you know of other places I could add to these lists, please drop me a line: amy@charmcitycook.com. Hope you use these lists and support Baltimore City …
I’ve been trying to wrap my head around this whole quarantine thing. Trying to write something meaningful or helpful. But I just keep writing sappy notes about the places and people I miss. So, I’m going with that. I miss Old Fashioneds at Lobo and Manhattans at Peter’s Inn, Negronis at Sugarvale. Martinis at La …
In the spring of 2019, I was contacted by Rebecca Bradley at the Maryland Institute College of Art about a possible collaboration. Her students take a class each spring entitled, Illustrating the Edible. In this class, they illustrate many, many food and cooking related subjects and she wanted to see if there was something in …
