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What you didn’t know about the restaurant industry — and what you should

What you didn’t know about the restaurant industry — and what you should

There are so many do’s and don’ts this restaurant veteran has learned over the years, including tipping 20% and controlling your kids — a restaurant is not a playground.

By Steve Colombero●

March 19, 2023

The best places for Instagram photos in Baltimore

The best places for Instagram photos in Baltimore

These 10 "Instagrammable" places showcase some of the city’s beauty and history through its most striking locations.

By Simone Phillips●

June 15, 2022

A plant lover’s favorite plant stores and personalities

A plant lover’s favorite plant stores and personalities

With 67 houseplants (and counting), I’ve developed my own list of plant stores and personalities that have helped me grow my collection.

By Emma Patti Harris●

November 1, 2022

Favorite gardens of a reporter with a green thumb

Favorite gardens of a reporter with a green thumb

Even as Liz Bowie works patiently and waits for plants to grow in her home garden, she visits other gardens that fill her with ideas and joy

By Liz Bowie●

July 6, 2022

The scents of Baltimore conjure strong memories. Here are one reporter’s favorites.

The scents of Baltimore conjure strong memories. Here are one reporter’s favorites.

The scent of the Inner Harbor, H&S Bakery, The Pratt Library and so many other places arouse many old stories for this reporter.

By Julie Scharper●

June 16, 2022

Happy trails: Rediscovering my favorite runs in the Baltimore area — and beyond

Happy trails: Rediscovering my favorite runs in the Baltimore area — and beyond

The Baltimore area is blessed with acres of amazing parks, miles of trails and many historical places to explore — and run.

By Richard Martin●

November 28, 2022

A Baltimore transplant’s restaurant discoveries

A Baltimore transplant’s restaurant discoveries

When I first moved to Baltimore I was ignorant of the food options beyond crabcakes, but have become pleasantly surprised by the great restaurants.

By Imtiaz Patel●

October 13, 2022

Six Baltimore cheesesteaks that are better than almost anything in Philly

Six Baltimore cheesesteaks that are better than almost anything in Philly

If you want a real cheesesteak come to Baltimore, which has some of the greatest cheesesteaks in the world, even though it isn’t as renowned as Philly.

By Taji Burris●

June 14, 2022

A newcomer’s favorite idiosyncrasies of Baltimore architecture

A newcomer’s favorite idiosyncrasies of Baltimore architecture

Banner housing reporter Sophie Kasakove shares her favorite bits of Baltimore architecture and what she's been able to learn about them.

By Sophie Kasakove●

September 15, 2022

One reporter’s borderline obsession with Edgar Allan Poe

One reporter’s borderline obsession with Edgar Allan Poe

As a devout Edgar Allen Poe fan for years, Jasmine Vaughn-Hall has stumbled on a few cool places to visit locally that chronicle the writer's life and work. She has also gathered select pieces of Poe swag. She shares her favorite spots and swag.

By Jasmine Vaughn-Hall●

June 17, 2022

Home for the holidays: Where a New Yorker eats and shops in Baltimore County

Home for the holidays: Where a New Yorker eats and shops in Baltimore County

With the holidays approaching, here are some favorite businesses and independently-owned restaurants along the York Road corridor.

By MC Curran●

December 20, 2022

A reporter’s quest for bubble tea in East Baltimore

A reporter’s quest for bubble tea in East Baltimore

Here’s where to get bubble tea in East Baltimore.

By Clara Longo de Freitas●

September 14, 2022

Thrift store shopping tips from lifelong bargain hunters

Thrift store shopping tips from lifelong bargain hunters

Two Banner employees who bonded over a love of secondhand stores share their best tips for thrifting success.

By Brenda Wintrode and Uhmar Alston●

September 12, 2022

Baltimore has a thriving Pokémon Go community. Here’s where to play

Baltimore has a thriving Pokémon Go community. Here’s where to play

The augmented-reality mobile game launched in 2016 and millions of people are still playing.

By Cody Boteler●

September 3, 2022

Four places I’ve seen live music in Baltimore — and other venues I want to check out

Four places I’ve seen live music in Baltimore — and other venues I want to check out

Baltimore Banner courts reporter Dylan Segelbaum has seen more than 350 bands since 2015. Here are four places that he's seen live music in Baltimore — and other concert venues on his list to visit.

By Dylan Segelbaum●

September 2, 2022

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