What I want to eat right now – Beef Stew
It is COLD. When it gets as cold as it is today, I want this beef stew and nothing else. Okay, maybe a blanket. And whiskey.
Good signs for Baltimore’s future in food
As I sorted through my most favorite photos from meals from the last year, one theme was repeated over and over: Bryan Voltaggio.
Secret Guilty Pleasures
My mom is so darn cute. Guilty pleasures exist in so many aspects of life: television, music, food to name a few. Maybe you secretly watch the Kardashians or belt out Barry Manilow in the car. I do love a Real Housewives marathon, but now I am cable tv-free, so that one has been nipped …
Chef Zack Mills
Wit & Wisdom Chef Zack Mills is a pretty even-keeled guy. There he is on the line on a busy Friday night: headset, directing traffic, plating dishes — he concentrates on the job at hand, which is turning out gorgeous, delicious food. And when you look over, you know he’s got this. Quiet, precise, focused. Then …
Chef Bryan Voltaggio on Family, Top Chef and His Birthday Meal
Reality shows like Top Chef, Top Chef Masters, Chopped, Iron Chef and others are hugely popular. Even being on them – not even winning – can be a huge career move. I can name 20 “cheftestants” from past seasons of Top Chef. I have a bit of crush on Tom Colicchio and I think Hugh …
Local food and beverage pros earn “Rising Chef” honors from Star Chefs
After visiting more than 125 chefs and artisans in Maryland, Virginia and D.C., StarChefs.com announced their 2014 list of the area’s culinary rising stars.
The Baltimore Food Scene – The House of Cards Version
Last summer, I received a comment on my blog that was so fun. A crew member of House of Cards wrote to say that lots of people on set follow my blog and Instagram. Wait, WHAT DID YOU SAY? I looked the message again. Read it out loud. To myself. Yep, that’s what it says. …
Raising the Cocktail Game
Over the past few years, I’ve sipped my share of cocktails in Charm City. I’ve learned about spirits, bitters and shrubs, infusions, ice (yes, the ice game is key) and more. For example, when the bartender describes a cocktail as “spirit forward,” that usually means boozay. Many of the most creative drinks I’ve had were dreamed up by the folks of the …
My New Favorite Baltimore Restaurants
If you read my blog or follow me on the Insta, you know that I had a definite favorite restaurant in PABU, Michael Mina and Ken Tominaga’s fabulous Japanese izakaya at the Four Seasons Baltimore. Sadly, it closed earlier this year. Coming in November is its replacement, Azumi, from Ouzo Bay owner Alex Smith. In the …