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Tom Himes Has Coached Countless Swimmers to the Peak of Their Potential
The renowned North Baltimore Aquatic Club launched the careers of Olympic gold medalists Michael Phelps and Beth Botsford—both of whom Himes coached when they were kids.
Food & Drink
Review: Baja Tap Brings a Summer Party Vibe to Fells Point
The taco and tequila bar opened in November, but seemingly everyone has been waiting for warm weather to pack the outdoor patio.
Sports
Rites of Spring: The Baltimore Flamingos Make Rugby Inclusive to All
The first LGBTQ-friendly rugby club in Maryland welcomes everyone over the age of 17, with just one caveat: You must have fun.
Food & Drink
Review: Wiley Gunter’s Does the Neighborhood Bar Right in Riverside
The motto at the South Baltimore staple is simply, “Beer. Jams. Grub.” It delivers on all three.
Food & Drink
Review: OctoBar Offers an Elevated Experience in Federal Hill
The worldly tapas spot exudes a more sophisticated, upscale vibe than many of its bar brethren.
Food & Drink
Review: Osteria Pirata is a Lively Take on Classic Italian in Fells Point
Star chef Ashish Alfred's new concept has grown up quickly since opening last fall.
Food & Drink
A Love Letter to The Prime Rib
My simple truth is that there’s nowhere in the city you can get anything like a Prime Rib prime rib.
Food & Drink
Six Baltimore Bartenders Who Turn Cocktail-Making Into an Art Form
The dawn of the craft cocktail era has attracted those with creative and even scientific minds to the profession.
Food & Drink
Review: The Anonymous in Mt. Vernon is Worth Knowing About
With its top-notch cocktails and stimulating atmosphere, we have a feeling the bar won’t be a secret for long.
Food & Drink
Review: McFaul’s IronHorse Tavern is Still Going Strong in Parkville
The combination of classic and contemporary has made the cozy tavern a popular spot for more than a decade.
Food & Drink
Review: Prima Dopo Adds to the Party Feel of Fells Point
Prima Dopo is not a classic Italian restaurant, but it has a vibe that can’t be ignored.
Travel & Outdoors
Twelve Ski Resorts Within a Day’s Drive of Baltimore
Beat the winter blues at one of these 12 powder-ful ski slopes.
Food & Drink
Review: The Coral Wig Shines in Mt. Vernon
While it might be one of Baltimore’s darkest bars, the stylish Mt. Vernon spot is a beacon.
Food & Drink
Meet the Robot Lending a Helping Hand at Chilango’s in Fells Point
Chilanguito, as he’s named, cheerily greets diners as he leads them to their table.
Arts & Culture
Stavros Halkias is Much More Humble and Serene Than His Ravens Superfan Alter Ego
The comedian opens up about his Greektown roots and the inspiration behind Ronnie—the Joe Flacco-loving, Bawlmerese-speaking character he portrays on social media after Ravens games.
Food & Drink
Review: Parkville’s Das Bierhalle is the Perfect Place to Celebrate Oktoberfest
At the German-American fusion restaurant and bar on Harford Road, October is more than a month—it’s a feeling.
Sports
Ravens GM Eric DeCosta Always Gets His Man
The kid who dreamed of running a team now holds one of the most prestigious positions in the NFL, for which he knows when to be patient—and when to pounce.
Food & Drink
Review: The Royal Blue is a Popular New Bar With an Old Soul
Named for a midcentury train (a nod to its location near Penn Station), the bar manages to simultaneously appear retro and completely of the moment.
Food & Drink
Review: Kenwood Tavern Dazzles with Creative Cocktails in Canton
In a neighborhood in dire need of a craft cocktail bar, the stylish-yet-laid-back spot has delivered every time we’ve been.
Food & Drink
Review: Mystic Burrito is a Mouthwatering Mash-Up in Highlandtown
Eating one of owner Alex Sushko's burritos in a single sitting requires a Herculean effort—but you’ll want to try, because quality is not sacrificed for quantity.
