Like the Color Run? What about a Tomato Run?

Have you ever heard of the Spanish food fight, La Tomatina? Yes, people willingly have tomatoes thrown and smashed all over themselves. RSP Live (the same crew who puts on Run for your Lives, the zombie race) decided to bring the concept to Baltimore, and the first Tomato Run will combine a 3.1 mile run at Ripken …

Photo dump: Wit & Wisdom and PABU

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, …

Blacktip Reef opens at the National Aquarium in Baltimore

We're so lucky to have a world-class aquarium here in Baltimore, right on the water. Today, the National Aquarium is opening a bad-ass new addition, the Blacktip Reef. Don't know what a blacktip shark is? Wikipedia says that they're more "timid" than most sharks. Happy Shark Week. (Sorry this intro is littered with links. So …

Currently loving …

B'More Organic drinks. The very kind Andrew at B'More Organic reached out to me about reviewing B'More Organic's line of products*, and I excitedly agreed. Who wouldn't want to drink something with tons of protein and very little sugar? As a runner, the products were really intriguing to me. Each product is packed with 15-23 g …

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  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 …

Five tips to get you back into running

Ouch. I get it, dailymile. I haven't run in days. 11 days, in fact. Between my 3 Ws (wedding, work trip, and weekend trip), there was little time to squeeze in a run. So, after this friendly reminder, how did I get back into the swing of it? Here are five little tips to help you when you need …

Fan of “The Bachelorette” and Bond Street Social? This event is for you!

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 …

Plans for my next half marathon

Yes, I plan to run another half marathon. Yes, I beat myself up a little over the last one, but that doesn't mean that I'm done. Oh no—I'm just getting started, kids. In my recap of the Pittsburgh half marathon, I mentioned that I was making plans for my next half marathon. Here's what I'm …

Celebrating Steve’s birthday at Wit & Wisdom Tavern in Baltimore’s Harbor East

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.

What/where I’ve been writing

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 …

I Wrote: The Best New Restaurants That Opened In Baltimore « CBS Baltimore

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

A Love Letter to my City, your City, any City (via Thought Catalog)

You are your city’s harshest critic and its biggest fan all-in-one. You reserve the right to bitch constantly about it; about the litter, the extortionate travel prices, the awful nightlife — while at the same time passionately defending it to any out-of-towners with preconceived ideas. Your city may be a dump, but it is your …