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Food and drink

    William Bauer, better known as Lou Catelli, overlooks the bocce ball court behind the new space of MFG Toffee & Bark Co. in Baltimore’s Little Italy.
    The Dish: Opening a restaurant? Call the man in shorty shorts
    People who know Baltimore know Lou Catelli. But behind the wacky façade and fake name is Baltimore’s go-to-guy for opening a business or restaurant.
    A vehicle crashed into an Eddie’s grocery for the second time this year. The incident this week happened at their recently renovated 5113 Roland Ave. location.
    Eddie’s of Roland Park is ‘2 for 2′ after another car hits grocery store
    Eddie’s of Roland Park’s Roland Avenue location reopened Tuesday after a car hit its storefront Monday.
    A beer flight from Jailbreak Brewing Company in Laurel.
    Need a cold beer? Here are 5 Howard County breweries to visit
    At these local Howard County breweries, there’s something to satisfy every beer drinker’s palate, from juicy sours to bold, dank IPAs.
    Hamad Karan, owner of the Halal Boys food truck, pours white sauce onto a mixed platter of lamb and chicken over rice in Towson.
    5 Middle Eastern restaurants diversifying Baltimore County’s food scene
    Baltimore County is growing more diverse, and that means more delicious ethnic foods.
    This cucumber thyme fizz with lemon and simple syrup will freshen up your holiday meals.
    A mediocre bartender’s guide to ‘rockin’ the zero proof’ holiday cocktails
    Here are some easy to make mocktails to keep friends and family sane during your holidays.

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    With more than 100,000 Marylanders predicted to travel by air for Thanksgiving, experts have these tips for getting your favorite meals through airport security.
    How to get Thanksgiving leftovers through airport security checkpoints
    With more than 100,000 Marylanders predicted to travel by air for Thanksgiving, experts have these tips for getting your favorite meals through airport security.
    Maryland company DMV Distributing has two high ABV dessert wine labels: Pigtown and XXL.
    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.
    Rock Zang, owner of Chesapeake Smokehouse in Annapolis, looks over a row of smoked salmon fillets ready for packaging on Nov. 25, 2024.
    Turkey is great, but Maryland should consider eating blue catfish for the holidays
    Blue catfish won’t sit nobly at the center of your feast like a Norman Rockwell turkey, or come with lore like Maryland stuffed ham. It does have the element of abundance, though.
    Mamma Lucia closed last weekend, taking the memories of Baltimore County with it.
    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.
    The banana pudding from Crazy Puddings.
    Not your grandma’s turkey: Where to gobble up unique Thanksgiving dishes
    These local eateries are serving Thanksgiving dishes that have their own special flavor with bold twists, according to food influencer Chris Franzoni.

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    The Williams Sonoma stuffing looks beautiful with its firm cubes of rice flour and stew of veggies.
    A guide to the best gluten-free Thanksgiving recipes — and inedible ones to avoid
    Break gluten-free bread on a bread-heavy holiday with celiac-friendly Thanksgiving recipes for stuffing, gravy and cake. (They aren’t all winners, though.)
    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.
    Fuzzies Burgers, which specializes in smashburgers, will no longer partner with Peabody Heights Brewery.
    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.
    The mushroom stew from Foraged.
    Recipe: Make the mushroom stew from Foraged
    Love Foraged? Try their recipe for mushroom stew this Thanksgiving.
    Thanksgiving Recipes
    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.

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    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.
    Southwest Airlines travelers stand in a long line at Baltimore/Washington International Airport after thousands of flights were canceled over the holiday weekend.
    Preflight beers at BWI are about to get a little easier, thanks to the MVA
    Mobile-ID isn't just for TSA anymore: Seven restaurants at BWI airport can now verify your age with it.
    Leo Annapolis offers a plate of duck breast over braised greens, a celery puree and a beet and red wine reduction.
    Where Anne Arundel County chefs eat when they’re off the clock
    We asked Anne Arundel County chefs where they eat on a day off — that’s not their own restaurant. Here’s what they said.
    Touchet Touchet Bakery's strawberry doughnut.
    Where to find the best doughnuts in Howard County
    While Howard County isn’t home to a bakery that exclusively sells traditional donuts, there are a handful of bakeries and coffee places where you can find some of the best.
    The Giant that left Edmondson Square Shopping Center in June is set to be replaced by an LA Mart in February.
    With new grocery store, Edmondson Village will no longer be a food desert
    LA Mart will fill the space the former Giant Food left in Edmondson Village.