The Baltimore team is excited to continue its partnership with The Truth in This Art, a local podcast hosted by Charm City native Rob Lee that has “bridged arts, culture, and community through authentic, insightful, and curious conversations,” for 800 episodes (and counting!)

On a monthly basis, Baltimore editors, contributors, and subjects sit down with Lee to give listeners an inside look at the making of the stories they’re reading in the magazine.

This latest interview with producer Ed Baldi and photographer Nick Moreland—the uncle-nephew duo behind The Sonic Lifeline—delves into their initiatives to raise Baltimore’s profile as an East Coast hub for jazz. Among those efforts is a recurring concert series at The Hemingway Room, the intimate, pop-up jazz club that Baldi and Moreland founded in the private events space at Little Havana on Key Highway. The episode is a continuation of coverage from our October issue. 

Listen in as the co-founders discuss founding The Sonic Lifeline in the wake of the pandemic, booking emerging artists, and what makes the audience experience at their shows so special.

Subscribe to The Truth in This Art—available on all streaming platforms—to keep up with our monthly episodes, as well as all of Lee’s robust regular reporting.

—Episode illustration by Alley Kid Art/Photography by J.M. Giordano

The Baltimore team is excited to continue its partnership with The Truth in This Art, a local podcast hosted by Charm City native Rob Lee that has “bridged arts, culture, and community through authentic, insightful, and curious conversations,” for more than 700 episodes (and counting!)

On a monthly basis, Baltimore editors, contributors, and subjects sit down with Lee to give listeners an inside look at the making of the stories they’re reading in the magazine.

This latest interview (Lee’s 800th episode!) with celebrated multidisciplinary artist and marathon swimmer Katie Pumphrey—who set a record as the first person to ever complete a 24-mile, open water swim from Sandy Point State Park to the Baltimore Harbor in June—is a continuation of coverage from our September issue.

Listen in as Pumphrey discusses her historic swim (which included crossing under one of the remaining spans in the wake of the Key Bridge collapse), how the unpredictable and playful sides of her athletic experiences inspire her art, and her love of Baltimore.

(Spoiler alert: the swimming puns in this episode make a splash.)

Subscribe to The Truth in This Art—available on all streaming platforms—to keep up with our monthly episodes, as well as all of Lee’s robust regular reporting.

—Episode illustration by Alley Kid Art/Photography by Mike Morgan

The Baltimore team is excited to continue its partnership with The Truth in This Art, a local podcast hosted by Charm City native Rob Lee that has “bridged arts, culture, and community through authentic, insightful, and curious conversations” for more than 700 episodes (and counting).

On a monthly basis, Baltimore editors, contributors, and subjects sit down with Lee to give listeners an inside look at the making of the stories they’re reading in the magazine.

This latest interview with Lesley Malin, producing executive director of Chesapeake Shakespeare Company, is a continuation of our coverage of the Baltimore August Wilson Celebration—an ongoing string of performances from the prolific playwright’s 10-part American Century Cycle at several of the city’s theaters. Chesapeake Shakespeare Company is home to the current production in the series, Joe Turner’s Come and Gone, which runs through Oct. 13.

Listen in as Malin discusses her role in uniting the theater community for the celebration, her trajectory in the industry, and how Chesapeake Shakespeare Company is making its performances accessible to Baltimore City youth.

Subscribe to The Truth in This Art—available on all streaming platforms—to keep up with our monthly episodes, as well as all of Lee’s robust regular reporting.

—Episode illustration by Alley Kid Art/Photography by Mike Morgan

The Baltimore team is excited to announce its new partnership with The Truth in This Art, a local podcast hosted by Charm City native Rob Lee that has “bridged arts, culture, and community through authentic, insightful, and curious conversations” for more than 700 episodes (and counting).

On a monthly basis, Baltimore editors, contributors, and subjects will sit down with Lee to give listeners an inside look at the making of the stories they’re reading in our latest issue.

In honor of Culinary Arts Month, this episode features local chef Jesse Sandlin—who we profiled in our August edition. Listen in as Sandlin discusses food memories, the local restaurant scene as a whole, and her trajectory to owning local hotspots Sally O’s, The Dive, and Bunny’s, Buckets & Bubbles.

Subscribe to The Truth in This Art—available on all streaming platforms—to keep up with our monthly episodes, as well as all of Lee’s robust regular reporting.

The Baltimore team is excited to announce its new partnership with The Truth in This Art, a local podcast hosted by Charm City native Rob Lee that has “bridged arts, culture, and community through authentic, insightful, and curious conversations” for more than 700 episodes (and counting).

On a monthly basis, Baltimore editors, contributors, and subjects will sit down with Lee to give listeners an inside look at the making of the stories they’re reading in our latest issue.

The BMAG x Truth In This Art collab kicks off with this episode featuring editor-in-chief Max Weiss—who shares insights into the magazine’s creation and mission to celebrate Baltimore while addressing its issues with a solutions-based approach. Weiss also discusses her profiles of YouTuber Natalie Wynn, SNL‘s Ego Nwodim, and maestro Jonathon Heyward—which recently won a City Regional Magazine Association award for Best Profile.

Subscibe to The Truth in This Art—available on all streaming platforms—to keep up with our monthly episodes, as well as all of Lee’s robust regular reporting.

On this week’s episode, THB Bagelry + Deli owner and CEO Tony Scotto joins us to discuss what makes a great bagel, how his Italian family got into the restaurant business, and the cafe’s upcoming expansion to Columbia and Owings Mills. Plus, Scotto dishes on his favorite dining destinations to visit when he’s not taste testing new items at THB.

Hosts: Lauren Cohen and Jane Marion
Producer: Jon Timian
Music: William Lederer
Podcast Art: Emily Odend’hal

We give you a sneak peek inside our Best of Baltimore issue, discussing some of this year’s food and drink winners. Plus, what Jane has learned about salad from chef Alice Waters, two sweets shops that are on the rise, a visit to Rye Street Tavern, and not a goodbye, but a “see you soon” to Alma Cocina Latina.

Hosts: Lauren Cohen and Jane Marion
Producer: Jon Timian
Music: William Lederer
Podcast Art: Emily Odend’hal
Photography of Crust by Mack by Kate Grewal

On this week’s episode, former Baltimore magazine digital editor Jess Mayhugh, now a Cities Editor for Thrillist, joins us to discuss the current state of the food and beverage industry. Hear more about how restaurants and bars are pivoting in the cities that she covers—including Boston, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C.,  Atlanta, and Miami—as well as her go-to quarantine cocktails, favorite food items to ship from throughout the Mid-Atlantic, and best bites of the week. 

On this week’s episode, we preview Snow Cone Sisters, the new snack kiosk from Gertrude’s Chesapeake Kitchen at the Baltimore Museum of Art. Plus, other recent openings, work-from-home lunch tips, and a shoutout to John Waters.

On this week’s episode, we discuss creative approaches that restaurants are taking in order to keep diners safe and keep up with ever-changing restrictions. Plus, NiHao makes its long-awaited debut in Canton, Sally O’s opens in Highlandtown, The Bluebird transitions into to a burger-and-milkshake stand, and more news from the dining scene.

Hosts: Lauren Cohen and Jane Marion
Producer: Jon Timian
Music: William Lederer
Podcast Art: Emily Odend’hal

On this week’s episode, chef Chris Amendola discusses indoor dining reclosures and how his Hampden restaurant, Foraged, has been faring throughout the pandemic. Plus, Amendola shares foraging tips for beginners and lessons he’s learned while working in the industry.

Hosts: Lauren Cohen and Jane Marion
Producer: Jon Timian
Music: William Lederer
Podcast Art: Emily Odend’hal

On this week’s episode, we report on local restaurant openings and closings including the debut of Pekara Bakery—a Roland Park shop from the former co-owner and baker of now-closed Roggenart in Mt. Washington. Plus, our favorite summer ice cream spots and best bites of the week.

Hosts: Lauren Cohen and Jane Marion
Producer: Jon Timian
Music: William Lederer
Podcast Art: Emily Odend’hal

On this week’s episode, Jinji Fraser of Pure Chocolate by Jinji joins us to talk about the ancestral qualities, and colonial history, of cacao. Plus, more on being back open in Belvedere Square and her new chocolate subscription program.

To learn more about the origins of the chocolate industry, Fraser suggests checking out Bean-to-Bar Chocolate: America’s Craft Chocolate Revolution by Megan Giller.

Hosts: Lauren Cohen and Jane Marion
Producer: Jon Timian
Music: William Lederer
Podcast Art: Emily Odend’hal

On this week’s episode, Jane shares details from her recent interview with Gino Cardinale, the co-owner of Tarks Grill who formerly operated Mt. Vernon’s beloved City Café—which shuttered in May as a result of the COVID crisis. Plus, details about the new Bottoms Up Bagels brick-and-mortar in Harwood, and best bites of the week.

Hosts: Lauren Cohen and Jane Marion
Producer: Jon Timian
Music: William Lederer
Podcast Art: Emily Odend’hal

On this week’s episode, we talk about embracing the kitchen throughout quarantine. Plus, we preview the Local Flavor section of our new July issue—which includes summer recipes from three local chefs—discuss the new Whole Foods opening in Harbor East, and share our best carryout bites of the week.

Hosts: Lauren Cohen and Jane Marion
Producer: Jon Timian
Music: William Lederer
Podcast Art: Emily Odend’hal

Safety precautions are in place at the fan-favorite Sunday market beneath the JFX. Plus, how to support the Black Lives Matter movement in Baltimore, details on the newly opened Whitehall Market, and best bites of the week. We also weigh in on restaurants reopening at 50 percent indoor capacity.

Hosts: Lauren Cohen and Jane Marion
Producer: Jon Timian
Music: William Lederer
Podcast Art: Emily Odend’hal

On this week’s episode, we discuss the safety measures local restaurants are putting into place to plan for their reopenings. Plus, Aldo’s chef/owner Sergio Vitale leads the charge to allow al fresco dining in Little Italy, Gypsy Queen opens a third location in Harbor East, a new taco spot debuts in Mount Vernon, and our best carryout bites of the week.

Hosts: Lauren Cohen and Jane Marion
Producer: Jon Timian
Music: William Lederer
Podcast Art: Emily Odend’hal

On our 50th episode of Local Flavor Live, we discuss the return of snowball season in the times of coronavirus, bid a fond farewell to three city restaurants that have closed for good, check in with the owners of Le Comptoir du Vin, and share our best takeout bites of the week.

Hosts: Lauren Cohen and Jane Marion
Producer: Jon Timian
Music: William Lederer
Podcast Art: Emily Odend’hal

On this week’s episode, we provide a few handy tips for ordering carryout. (Spoiler alert: always check your order before heading home.) Plus, some new additions to our Charm City Takeout Guide, what we’ve been cooking at home, and our best bites of the week.

Hosts: Lauren Cohen and Jane Marion
Producer: Jon Timian
Music: William Lederer
Podcast Art: Emily Odend’hal

On this week’s episode, we check in from quarantine about how the local dining scene is faring. Plus, a look at our new weekly food column and our best carryout bites of the week.

Hosts: Lauren Cohen and Jane Marion
Producer: Jon Timian
Music: William Lederer
Podcast Art: Emily Odend’hal

On this week’s episode, Jane shares an experience that reiterates why it’s important to check your bill when dining out. Plus, our New Year’s resolutions, Jewish deli closures, and best bites of the week.

Hosts: Lauren Cohen and Jane Marion
Producer: Evan Greenberg
Music: William Lederer
Podcast Art: Emily Odend’hal

On this week’s episode, we share details from on our exclusive interview with Jason Hisley of Cake by Jason, who recently won Food Network’s Holiday Wars. Plus, Acropolis announces closure in Greektown, and we share our best bites of the year.

Hosts: Lauren Cohen and Jane Marion
Producer: Evan Greenberg
Music: William Lederer
Podcast Art: Emily Odend’hal

On this week’s episode, hear all about our experience cooking meals for at-risk youth at the American Heart Association’s Simple Cooking with Heart Kitchen. Plus, details on Peter Chang’s expansion to Baltimore, holiday cookie recipes, and our best bites of the week.

Hosts: Lauren Cohen and Jane Marion
Producer: Evan Greenberg
Music: William Lederer
Podcast Art: Emily Odend’hal

On this week’s episode, we dish on the famous clam pie at New Haven staple Frank Pepe’s Pizzeria—which is reportedly expanding to Maryland with a new location in Bethesda. Plus, the owners of Puerto 511 open an empanada shop downtown, what to look out for at new gin bar Dutch Courage, a visit to Tio Pepe’s, and our best bites of the week.

Hosts: Lauren Cohen and Jane Marion
Producer: Evan Greenberg
Music: William Lederer
Podcast Art: Emily Odend’hal

On this week’s episode, we dish on the famous clam pie at New Haven staple Frank Pepe’s Pizzeria—which is reportedly expanding to Maryland with a new location in Bethesda. Plus, the owners of Puerto 511 open an empanada shop downtown, what to look out for at new gin bar Dutch Courage, a visit to Tio Pepe’s, and our best bites of the week.

Hosts: Lauren Cohen and Jane Marion
Producer: Evan Greenberg
Music: William Lederer
Podcast Art: Emily Odend’hal

Research editor Christine Jackson and editorial designer Angeline Leong join us in studio to dish on the stories behind their favorite Thanksgiving potluck dishes. Plus, Jackson—our resident record store expert—weighs in on the new Baby’s on Fire location inside The Sound Garden in Fells Point, and our best bites of the week.

Hosts: Lauren Cohen and Jane Marion
Producer: Evan Greenberg
Music: William Lederer
Podcast Art: Emily Odend’hal

On this week’s episode, senior editor Lydia Woolever joins us in studio to talk about when a restaurant warrants a negative review. Listen in as our food editors dish on their approach, what they look out for, and how many times they will revisit a particular place. Plus, Esquire magazine gives some much-deserved love to Baltimore and we share our favorite items to shop for at Trader Joe’s.

Hosts: Lauren Cohen and Jane Marion
Producer: Evan Greenberg
Music: William Lederer
Podcast Art: Emily Odend’hal

On this episode, we discuss when to send back food when dining out. Plus, The Hot Dry closes in South Baltimore, our latest restaurant visits, and details from our interview with Michele’s Granola founder Michele Tsucalas.

Hosts: Lauren Cohen and Jane Marion
Producer: Evan Greenberg
Music: William Lederer
Podcast Art: Emily Odend’hal

On this week’s episode, Crust by Mack chef/owner Amanda Mack joins us in studio to discuss her favorite fall baking recipes, food advocacy initiatives, and expansion plans that will begin with a new brick-and-mortar bakery opening at Whitehall Mill in Hampden next year.

Mack is also a huge champion for the local food scene, one of the many women who are active in the Just Call Me Chef movement empowering female chefs of color, and a mom of three.

Hosts: Lauren Cohen and Jane Marion
Producer: Evan Greenberg
Music: William Lederer
Podcast Art: Emily Odend’hal

On this week’s episode, former Baltimore magazine food and travel editor Suzanne Loudermilk joins us to discuss her new book titled Lost Restaurants of Baltimore—which was inspired by a story that she wrote for Baltimore in 2014. The book chronicles more than 100 years of the city’s restaurant history and delves into the stories of 35 beloved spots that have come and gone. (Think everything from Martick’s Restaurant Francais and Peerce’s Plantation to Spike & Charlie’s and Louie’s Bookstore Cafe.)

Loudermilk co-wrote the book with fellow food writer Kit Waskom Pollard, and the two are donating a portion of the royalties to Maryland ProStart—a high school program that trains aspiring chefs and restaurateurs.

Hosts: Lauren Cohen and Jane Marion
Producer: Evan Greenberg
Music: William Lederer
Podcast Art: Emily Odend’hal
Photo: Haussner’s Restaurant, 1984. Reprinted with permission of The Baltimore Sun Media Group. All Rights Reserved.