Latest content by Christina Tkacik
The Dish: This viral, high-alcohol ‘XXL’ wine was born in Baltimore
First taste-tested in Baltimore, the high-alcohol dessert wine has seen sales surge across the U.S., becoming the most popular item for its Maryland distributor.
Mamma Lucia da Fausto closes, taking a part of Parkville history with it
The restaurant first opened in 1993 as part of the Mamma Lucia chain.
Egg vs. wallet: Which area grocery store has the lowest prices?
The price of eggs is just one of the factors for a high food bill these days. We set out to find which local grocery stores will hurt your wallet the least.
After backlash over pro-Trump post, Fuzzies says business was misrepresented
After Peabody Heights Brewery ended its partnership with Fuzzies Burgers over a pro-Trump post, the eatery said its founder’s views don’t reflect its business.
Recipe: Make the mushroom stew from Foraged
Love Foraged? Try their recipe for mushroom stew this Thanksgiving.
The Dish: Thanksgiving recipes from our favorite Baltimore restaurants
Chefs at some of my favorite Baltimore restaurants — Dutch Courage, Little Donna’s, Rooted Rotisserie and Foraged — shared with Baltimore Banner readers the recipes for some of their most beloved dishes.
Recipe: Make the macaroni and cheese from Rooted Rotisserie
Love Rooted Rotisserie? Try their recipe for macaroni and cheese this Thanksgiving.
Recipe: Make the Brussels sprout salad from Dutch Courage
Love Dutch Courage? Try its recipe for Brussels sprout salad this Thanksgiving.
Recipe: Make the sausage and sauerkraut from Little Donna’s
Love Little Donna’s? Try their recipe for sausage and sauerkraut this Thanksgiving.
Peabody Heights Brewery ends partnership with Fuzzies after Trump post
“We have heard our community’s feedback,” owners of Peabody Heights Brewery wrote on Facebook Tuesday about its decision to cut ties with Fuzzies burgers.
5 gifts under $30 for foodies and (non) drinkers
A few trendy, story-worth stocking stuffers for the discriminating foodie or drink lover on your list.
Howard County schools let us taste test new lunch options. Here’s what we thought.
Complaining about school lunches is an American tradition, but the Howard County school system is looking to make improvements.
You have enough on your plate. Where to order from — or dine out — on Thanksgiving
Some things, like properly roasting a turkey, are best left to the professionals. Here are local places to order your Thanksgiving meal (or grab a reservation).
The Dish: When a Howard County mom asked for help, local restaurants offered a hand
A budding young chef battling cancer will get her first chance to cook in a professional kitchen.
That Sagamore rye you’re drinking is now actually made in Baltimore
For the past seven years, much of the rye whiskey Sagamore Spirit sells under its name has actually been made in Indiana. Not anymore.
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