WRITER | PUBLICIST | MARKETER
Restaurant: Iron Rooster Neighborhood: Canton (at Canton Crossing) Architecture/Ambiance: Iron Rooster occupies the former Farmstead Grill space, which is open with soaring beams and a nice whitewash. Service: It was a media event, so I'm sure it was turned up a notch, but they were quick, friendly, and up for a little bantering. Food, food, food: Pro tip: …
Continue reading "Review: Iron Rooster’s adult pop-tart and more"
Restaurateurs Jackie McCusker and Phil Gelso announced today plans to open their award-winning Tex-Mex restaurant, Nacho Mama’s, in downtown Towson. This is Nacho’s second site and will be located on the corner of York Road and Pennsylvania Avenue. The 6,700-sq.-ft. restaurant will feature casual seating, outdoor tables, a welcoming bar, and private dining space. “Opening …
Continue reading "Nacho Mama’s opening in Towson"
Things are happening in the Baltimore restaurant scene. Here's a little recap: New dinner/cocktail menu at B&O American Brasserie B&O Is one of my favorites for delicious food from the acclaimed Mike Ransom and amazing drinks from the mind of bartender extraordinaire, Brendan Dorr, so I was excited to check out the new menus at …
Continue reading "News & reviews of the Baltimore restaurants scene"
I'm no longer writing the Baltimore Food Examiner because it's just too much to keep up and I prefer to share things over here, but I still want to bring you Baltimore food news because it's awesome. Here's what's happening: There are tons of Mother's Day specials via Dine Downtown Baltimore. France native Frank Ziegler …
Continue reading "So much Baltimore food news!"
$4K in three days?? That's phenomenal! You're all rocking #for30more. Ready for another awesome giveaway? The amazing team at Blue Hill Tavern (which I reviewed way back in '09), Shiso Tavern, and Tavern on the Square donated SEVEN (7) $25 gift cards to each restaurant, so today's giveaway will have SEVEN winners! Each winner will …
Last night, the lovely Amy at Charm City Cook and Jess at Baltimore Magazine came together for the second time to host #instafact, an Instagram meetup at Artifact Coffee. I missed the first one, so I was excited to check it out. Plus, I invited my friend, Amanda, who is still a little new to …
Continue reading "Recap: #instafact Instagram meetup at Artifact"
There is a lot happening right now in the Baltimore food scene! B&O's Champagne and Oyster happy hour is back. From now through Sept 30 from7-10pm, B&O AmericanBrasserie is reviving their popular TuesdayVeuveday promotion: A glass of Veuve Clicquot and a half-dozen oysters during the 7 p.m. hour for $7 each A glass of Veuve Clicquot …
Continue reading "Five things Friday: Foodie happenings in Baltimore"
Get ready for the first annual Baltimore Seafood Festival! The festival will debut on Saturday, September 20 from 12- 6pm at the Canton Waterfront Park. AND I'm offering a promo code! Participating restaurants include: Aggio, Bond Street Social, Barcocina, Langermanns, Café Gia, Farmstead Grill, Heavy Seas Alehouse, Ryleigh’s Oyster, Captain James Landing, Jimmy’s Famous Seafood, Blue …
Continue reading "Save 10% on Baltimore’s inaugural seafood festival!"
B&O American Brasserie celebrates its 5th anniversary in August and invites the public to try its initial menu that started it all! I've frequented and written about B&O many times over the past five years and highly recommend that you check out this Baltimore gem. $5 Cocktails (Flight of all 3: $14) Horsecar (My favorite!!): Dorothy Parker …
Continue reading "Head to B&O American in August to try its throwback menu"
Sometimes, life gets a little hectic and finding time to blog escapes me. Fortunately, I always take pics, so here's what I've been up to, in photographic format. Katharine and I celebrated Wit & Wisdom's second birthday at an awesome party that the team hosted. Brianna & Paul hosted Friendsgiving, where I colored this …
Continue reading "The past 2 weeks, via photo dump"
I consider myself someone who loves to be social but also appreciates a good night on the couch. Most weeks, I have 2-3 things going on after work/on the weeks, but I try to balance it with plenty of nights in. Last week, though, I was a crazy busy socialite* with back-to-back events. On Tuesday, …
Continue reading "4 tips for acting like a socialite* while maintaining your sanity"
It's been a busy week! I'm pretty much exhausted, but from really fun, important things. Here are five things that I'm reading/loving/wanting this Friday: Homemade, natural pet repellent: We have a new couch and two new rugs—and our one cat, Jack, loves them. Love to scratch them, that is, and the store-bought sprays work well, but they're …
Continue reading "5 things Friday"
I just wrote a post on the five reasons why you should get to The Four Seasons' restaurants ASAP, but I still had a bunch of fantastic photos that I didn't have room to share. In case that list wasn't enticing enough, feast your eyes: As always, a HUGE thank you to Audrey, Tiffany, Justin, Anthony, …
Continue reading "Photo dump: Wit & Wisdom and PABU"
I wrote: Best Food Trucks In Baltimore « CBS Baltimore
The Foreman Wolf duo. Tony Foreman and Cindy Wolf are restaurant powerhouses in Baltimore. They're making plans to open their sixth restaurant—the first outside of Baltimore City. Situated on Columbia’s Lakefront, the restaurant will occupy almost 7K-sq-ft. Can't wait to hear about the concept and try the food! Elnett hairspray. Oh, this hairspray is magical. I never …
Continue reading "Currently loving …"
On Monday, Bond Street Social will play host to former contestant, Chris Bukowski (Emily's season) during a live screening of "The Bachelorette." There is no cover and there will be light apps and two drinks at no cost. Be sure to RSVP! I'll be there and hope to see you there, too. Related articles "The …
Continue reading "Fan of “The Bachelorette” and Bond Street Social? This event is for you!"
Steve and I were recently invited to check out Michael Mina’s Wit & Wisdom Tavern in Baltimore’s Harbor East. The dinner fell on Steve’s birthday, and I think it was a pretty awesome way to celebrate. Check out the photos below and click through for my full review: http://exm.nr/ZIrO9C.
I’ve been writing a lot recently, which makes me happy. In case you missed the memo via my Tumblr name, I like to write. Here are a few recent posts/articles: BMoreMedia Restaurants rise from the rubble in historic buildings Dishcrawl eyes Hampden, Fells Point, and Baltimore County for its next culinary adventure CBS Baltimore Best …
Continue reading "What/where I’ve been writing"
I wrote about the best new restaurants that opened in 2012 for WJZ-TV | CBS Baltimore, including Birroteca, The Fork & Wrench, Shiso Tavern, Langermann’s on Light, and The Food Market. What’s your favorite?I Wrote: The Best New Restaurants That Opened In Baltimore « CBS Baltimore
RLB Ink. 