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Review: Wye Oak Tavern, Housed in an Old Church in Frederick, is Divine
The Voltaggio brothers transform a sacred space in their hometown into a modern American restaurant.
Hampden
Back-to-School Giveaways, Haircuts, and Free Family Fun to Start the Year Off Strong
As the countdown to the classroom begins, the local community is ready to support with free school supplies, resource fairs, wellness services, and end-of-summer festivals.
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Food & Drink
A Moment for the Sauces at The Local Fry—Which Can Completely Alter Your Eating Experience
Using fries, wings, tofu bites, chicken tenders, and sandwiches as a blank canvas, the Hampden spot incorporates global flavor profiles through its wide variety of sauces.
Food & Drink
Review: The Duchess Reigns in Hampden
Tony Foreman's new pub—where chef Kiko Fejarang serves the Pacific Rim cuisine of her heritage—is a true original, fitting right into quirky Hampden with its playful yet polished vibe.
Food & Drink
Restaurant Refresher: Cosima Gets an Update
The beautiful Sicilian restaurant in Hampden recently revamped its menu, pivoting to add more Italian street food and affordable pizzas and pasta dishes.
News & Community
Good Neighbor’s Shawn Chopra Uses His Creative Powers for Good
Chopra's vision—which sparked his Falls Road coffee shop, home goods store, and boutique hotel—has become revered in the local design community.
Arts & Culture
The Craft Castle in Hampden Offers a Creative Respite from Everyday Life
Craig Reinauer's adult arts-and-crafts studio was born out of a dream for people to reconnect with their imagination.
Health & Wellness
Lena’s Wigs Provides a Safe Space for Women Living with Hair Loss
In recent years, the stigma around hair loss has lifted a bit. Owner Lena Fleminger wants to keep the conversation going.
Food & Drink
Review: Hampden Yards Hits a Home Run
Despite being so close to bustling 36th Street, the courtyard that’s home to the outdoor establishment feels far removed from the rushed rhythms of the city.
Food & Drink
Review: Kandahar Afghan Kitchen Joins Hampden’s Restaurant Row
At the newish restaurant from former Helmand staffers, the dishes that come to the tables are as much works of art as what’s on the walls.
Style & Shopping
In Watermelon Sugar Celebrates 25 Years on the Avenue in Hampden
Leslie Stevenson's magical corner shop was part of the first wave of businesses that turned the neighborhood into a shopping mecca—and it continues to be one of its biggest draws.
News & Community
Can HonFest, Hampden’s Homage to Working Women, Find a Joyful and Inclusive Way Forward?
Not everyone is enamored with an event that seemingly celebrates a white culture in a neighborhood that was once an enclave for white, blue-collar Baltimoreans.
Arts & Culture
Baltimore Honky Tonk Dance Parties Are a Source of Down-Home Joy
Once a month, Hampden's Waverly Brewing Company transforms into an accessible country-western bash headlined by regional favorites.
Food & Drink
At Maillard Pastries in Hampden, Baking is Both Art and Science
Fascinated by "how things work," pastry chef Caitlin Kiehl scratch-bakes everything from morning buns to chocolate-chip cookies to scones.
Style & Shopping
Almost 80 Years Strong, The Turnover Shop Remains a Rarity
Upscale consignment store on the border between Hampden and Roland Park continues to live up to its name.
Food & Drink
The Wine Collective is on a Mission to Push Vermouth into the Spotlight
Hampden wine bar brings a Spanish way of life to Baltimore.
Health & Wellness
Now-Closed Sprout Salon Lives On Through its Organic Hair Care Products
Organic Chemistry carries on the environmentally conscious mission that the Hampden salon once held.
Food & Drink
Review: Toki Tako Serves Authentic Korean Food in Hampden
The restaurant is a passion project for The Local Fry's Liz and Kevin Irish.
Style & Shopping
More Than a Store
What it means when we lose a beloved neighborhood anchor like Trohv.
The Chatter
Early Risers Turn to Skateboarding as a Pandemic Pastime
Group of guys in their 30s and 40s spend mornings skating in Hampden’s Roosevelt Park.
Charmed Life
Thank You For Trohv
A tribute to the beloved Hampden shop—which will close its doors next month—and the woman who created it.
In Good Taste
Whitehall Market Opens in Hampden With Mixed Emotions from Vendors
What it’s like for merchants to debut their dream spaces in these challenging times.
