A lot has changed over the past year, but Baltimore’s love for food has remained the same, and without a Winter Restaurant Week, these businesses have been waiting to fill your plates. During this 10-day event, you can choose from multi-course prix-fixe lunch, brunch, and dinner menus with brunch and lunch priced at $10, $15, or $20 and dinner priced at $25, $35 or $45. The growing list of restaurants can be found on baltimorerestaurantweek.com and foodies are encouraged to visit the site to view menus—which are added on a rolling basis—and to make reservations. You can also follow along on Instagram @bmorerestaurantweek for more information and updates. 

About Baltimore Restaurant Week:

Baltimore Restaurant Week is the region’s oldest and largest restaurant week promotion, featuring some of the best dining establishments in central Maryland. Presented by Downtown Partnership of Baltimore and Visit Baltimore, the promotion first launched in 2006, and has historically featured 10 days of dining deals with restaurants.

Whether you decide to dine-in, order take-out, purchase gift cards, or make a donation, we thank you for your continuous support of the Baltimore restaurant industry.

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The Baltimore-based startup, whose app recently eclipsed 9,000 downloads, compiles featured specials at more than 2,000 local bars and restaurants. The list can be filtered to fit specific criteria, allowing users to search for places offering everything from happy hour deals and outdoor seating to live music and trivia.

Loople is the brainchild of co-founders Dave Phelan, Philip DiMuro, and Ryan Gutleber, who chose Baltimore as the first city to launch in June 2015. Although not originally from the area (he and Phelan both hail from outside of Philadelphia), DiMuro says that he was instantly attracted to the city’s unique social scene upon moving here after graduating from Susquehanna University.

“Baltimore is this beautiful combination of an eclectic food scene with an active young demographic and incredible deals for nearly nothing,” he says. “It’s also such a friendly city; you can sit at a bar and immediately have a conversation with someone. That’s something you don’t get in other places.”

Adds Phelan: “We want locals to discover all of the hidden gems that they never knew existed. We realized that specials were available at 95 percent of the restaurants, but there was no easy way to figure out the information.”

In an effort to bridge the gap, Loople allows restaurants to submit their own specials, while also encouraging the users themselves to input information about their favorite spots.

“It’s very social-driven in that all of the information is being crowd-sourced from other residents,” says DiMuro. “Everyone has their five favorite local spots, but they might not know of the other five that someone else knows, so pulling all of that together is what really sets it apart.”

Currently, the free, GPS-based app targets bar-heavy neighborhoods like Federal Hill, Fells Point, Canton, and Towson. In addition to daily deals, the founders use the app to create guides for holidays and large-scale bar crawls. This month’s St. Patrick’s Day strolls, for example, are mapped out so that crawlers can see which bars are participating and what deals are being offered at any given time.

Looking ahead, the co-founders—currently a part of Emerging Technology Center’s incubator cohort Accelerate Baltimore—hope to branch out to Philadelphia and Washington, D.C.

In addition to their love for the local dining scene, Phelan and DiMuro are quick to mention the tight-knit tech startup community when discussing the app’s success over the past nine months.

“If I would have gone into it knowing how resourceful the area has been,” says DiMuro, “launching in Baltimore would have been such an easier decision.”

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Bmore Around Town Bengals vs. Ravens Purple Tailgate: The tailgating experts at Bmore Around Town are taking over Lot O at M&T Bank Stadium with this lively Ravens bash starting at 8:45 a.m. on Sunday. Before you make your way into the stadium, swing by the tented tailgate to chow down on hot-dogs, hamburgers, pulled pork, and baked ziti; take advantage of open bar access; and challenge friends to a game of cornhole or flip cup. All inclusive tickets are $35 and can be purchased here.

Tailgate Party at The Center Club: This swanky dining club recently celebrated the debut of its newest sports bar, Orioles Pub, just in time for football season. Whether you’re looking to enjoy a pregame party before heading over to the stadium, or just in search of a laid-back lounge to tune in with friends, the new spot will offer fans top-notch pub grub, $3 beers, and $3 Bloody Marys starting on Sunday at 10 a.m.100 Light St., Ste. 16, 410-727-7788.

Home Opener Party at Game: Located just a stone’s throw away from M&T Bank, you can hear the roar from the stands in the distance at this newly opened Federal Hill bar. To celebrate the team’s homecoming, Game is opening its doors at 9 a.m. and projecting the matchup on more than 25 big screens. And, of course, no bird bash is complete without satisfying eats and drinks, so sip specialty brews while munching on snacks like sliders, wings, nachos, and potato skins filled with crab dip. 1400 Warner St., 410-385-0100.

Jimmy’s Famous Seafood: With a menu full of local seafood specialties, it’s no wonder this Dundalk mainstay has a reputation as being a go-to hangout for many of the Ravens players themselves. To celebrate the first home game of the season, Jimmy’s will be hosting an all-inclusive tailgate at the stadium with former Raven Will Demps. For the price of admission, fans can take advantage of open-bar access, a full buffet, ice luge, other tailgating games, and bus transportation to and from the stadium. 6526 Holabird Ave., Dundalk, 410-633-4040

Mother’s Purple Patio: Decked out with Ravens-inspired murals and cornhole and Bearpong stations, the signature purple patio in Federal Hill is an ideal spot for bird watching. The usual home-game drink deal will be in full effect for Sunday, featuring all-you-can-drink mimosas, Bloody Marys, Orange Crushes, and beer on the patio for $30. 1113 S. Charles St., 410-244-8686.

Brunch at Rusty Scupper: Kickoff might not be until 1 p.m., but this harbor-side seafood spot is starting the party early with mid-morning festivities. Beginning at 10:30 a.m., diners are invited to indulge in an all-inclusive brunch featuring steamed shrimp, made-to-order omelets, Old Bay home fries, mimosas, and sangria. On top of the brunch buffet, Rusty Scupper will also offer a raffle for a Ravens jersey and serve $1 Natty Boh cans and Heineken drafts all day long. 402 Key Highway, 410-727-3678

Ravens Friday Night Tailgate: The Ravens cheerleaders are hosting bar crawls all over Baltimore on Friday nights throughout the season, and they’re kicking things off this week by painting Towson purple.This Friday, hang out with the cheerleaders while sipping beer and cocktails at well-known Towson haunts such as Charles Village Pub, The Greene Turtle, 7 West, Souris Saloon, and The Kent House Pub.

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PRE-GAME PARTIES:

Ravens 5K and Kids Fun Run: Lace up your running shoes, put on your purple gear, and head to M&T Bank Stadium on Wednesday, September 9 for a night of family fun. The festivities will begin at 6:15 p.m. with special activities for kids and runners will be on their marks for the city-wide 5K at 7 p.m. Following the race, all spectators are invited to cool down at a tailgate party in the Gate A Plaza, where they can mingle with Ravens alumni, enjoy live music and snacks, and down free drafts courtesy of Miller Lite. 1101 Russell St.

Countdown to Kickoff Party: Power Plant Live is being painted purple for this bird bash on Thursday, September 10. Starting at 6 p.m., fans are invited to rub elbows with former players Jarret Johnson, Jamal Lewis, and Adalius Thomas, while bobbing their heads to the sounds of Los Angeles rockers We Are Harlot, indie alternative musicians The Struts, and country singer-songwriter Jerrod Niemann, all performing on the main stage. 4 Market Place

Purple Friday Flock Festival: Make the most of the first official Purple Friday by visiting this all-day soirée on a lunch break or during happy hour. The inaugural Flock Festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, September 11 at the Pratt & Light Street Plaza in the Inner Harbor, featuring a lineup of food and beer trucks, live entertainment, and plenty of raffles and autographed giveaways.

GAME-DAY DEALS:

Charles Village Pub & Patio: No matter the sport, there’s never any shortage of game-day deals at this multi-level Towson hangout. With TV screens on virtually every wall—including in the spacious outdoor patio—CVP is an ideal space to kick back and show off your purple pride. The bar’s Ravens food and drink specials will be in full effect for Sunday’s opener, with offerings like 30 wings or 10 sliders for $29.99, a crab pretzel for $8.99, 60-oz. pitchers of Bud, Bud Light, or Natural Light for $8.99, and single Budweiser, Bud Light, or Natural Light bottles for $1.99. 19 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Towson, 410-821-8155

Fish Head Cantina: If you’ll be backing the birds from Arbutus, head to this neighborhood tiki bar to shoot some pool, chow down on sushi, and watch the game on 11 big screens. A running list of Ravens specials includes $1 12-oz. Natty Boh drafts, $2 domestic bottles and cans, $3 twisted teas, $4 craft drafts, and $5 crushes. On game days, the pub menu is 25 percent off. 4802 Benson Ave., Arbutus, 410-247-2474

Hightopps Backstage Grille: While this Timonium spot’s signature outdoor deck is reminiscent of some of our favorite beach town hangouts, step inside and you’ll find multiple bars perfect for sipping boozy beverages while rooting for your team. Specials on eats and drinks are featured daily, and when Ravens games fall on a Sunday, Hightopps offers a deal on 50-cent wings. To kick off the season, guests can also enjoy $5.25 Southern Comfort, Bacardi, Jack Daniels, and Tuaca drinks. 2306 York Road, Timonium, 410-560-7101

Jimmy’s Famous Seafood: With a menu full of local seafood specialties, it’s no wonder this Dundalk mainstay has a reputation as being a go-to spot for many of the Ravens players themselves. To celebrate the season’s return, Jimmy’s will be hosting an all-inclusive blowout for the birds this Sunday from 3:45 p.m. until the game ends. For the price of admission, fans can take advantage of open bar access, a full bull and oyster roast with pit beef and Roma sausage, a photo booth, and plenty of drinking games, while watching the action unfold on more than 30 screens. 6526 Holabird Ave., Dundalk, 410-633-4040

Johnny Dee’s Lounge: Adorned with twinkling lights and plenty of black and purple décor, this laid-back restaurant is a well-known watering hole for Perry Hall locals. Whether you’re a fan of more upscale entrees, or a firm believer that football should be paired with traditional pub grub, Johnny Dee’s offers something for everyone. Specials of note for the first game include a $10 bucket of domestics and a free shot of the bartender’s choosing every time the Ravens score a touchdown. 1705 Amuskai Ave., Parkville, 410-665-7000

Jokers N’ Thieves: This low country-inspired Canton bar makes a tradition out of roasting a half hog on game days, and Sunday’s matchup will mark the restaurant’s first “Hog Jam” of the season. Tickets to the all-inclusive feast include all-you-can-eat meat, side dishes like cornbread, potato salad, and collard greens, and a Miller Lite tallboy. Kickoff isn’t until 4:25 p.m., but the food gets served at 1 p.m. sharp, so be sure to show up early. 3000 O’Donnell St., 410-675-4029

Kisling’s Tavern: No sports bash is complete without classic bar fare, and, when it comes to Buffalo wings, the accolades keep on coming for this Canton spot. Pull up a barstool at Kisling’s and chow down on its signature wings while enjoying 16-oz. Ravens-labeled Miller Lite cans for $3.50, crushes for $4.50, $2-off all craft drafts, and $1-off all domestics. 2100 Fleet Street, 410-327-5477

Looney’s Pub: With a menu full of sports snacks like nachos, wraps, wings, and quesadillas, locals frequently flock to this Canton Square bar on any given game day. Looney’s welcomes back football season with plenty of specials on eats and drinks like a dozen wings or half-pound of shrimp for $9.99, a pound of shrimp paired with a pitcher of beer for $23.99,$4 Blue Moon or Guinness drafts, and $5 crushes and bloody marys. 2900 O’Donnell Street, 410-675-9235

Michael’s Café: As the summer winds down, don’t miss your chance to soak up some sun on the patio at this Timonium hotspot. Michael’s (which we just named “Best ‘Burbs Bar”) is starting football season off right will an all-you-can-eat outdoor tailgate this Sunday. Chow down on endless hamburgers, hotdogs, pulled pork, and potato salad for $10, while throwing back $3 Maryland Beers and $2.50 Coors and Miller Lites. 2119 York Road, Timonium, 410-252-2022

Mt. Washington Tavern: Discounted food and drink offerings are always plentiful during sports season at this sleek neighborhood haunt, making it an ideal place to showcase your purple pride. On any day that the Ravens play, diners can sip $3 16-oz. Natty Boh cans, $4 Blue Moon drafts, and $7 Deep Eddie Vodka drinks, while digging in to $8 chicken quesadillas, $8 roasted Buffalo wings, $10 crab dip, and $10 loaded waffle fries. 5700 Newbury St., 410-367-6903

Ristorante Firenze: This Reisterstown newbie has been making a name for itself with by serving up Italian classics for a few months now, and it’s ready to celebrate its first Ravens season with plenty of drink deals. From kickoff until close, guests can take advantage of specials like $3 16-oz. Miller Lite cans, $4 purple power shots, and a reduced bar menu with snacks for sharing. 2 Hanover Road, Reisterstown, 410-394-5577

Turp’s Sports Bar and Restaurant: Head to this cheerful Mt. Vernon hotspot (which we just named “Best Sports Bar”) to catch the game on multiple flat screens and indulge in plenty of food and drink specials. Fans can sip $2 Natty Boh cans, $2.25 domestic bottles, and $2 purple shooters while watching the Ravens and the Broncos duke it out. 1317 N. Charles St., 410-347-0349

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City Limits Sports Bar: This Locust Point sports bar has a long reputation for being one of the most energetic spots in town on game days. Enjoy the shuffleboard table, along with quality bar fare like wings, nachos, wraps, and burgers while sipping on $3 Miller Lite bottles or sharing $15 Miller Lite buckets. 1700 E. Fort Ave., 410-244-8084.

Jimmy’s Famous Seafood: The annual Super Bowl party hosted by this Dundalk seafood restaurant includes endless specials to enjoy while watching the game on 30 big screens. Tickets to this all-inclusive celebration include open bar access, a full bull and oyster roast featuring clams and carved meats, an ice luge, a Pixilated Photo Booth, hourly celebrity guest appearances, and dozens of giveaways and door prizes including autographed footballs. The party starts 30 minutes before kickoff. 6526 Holabird Ave., Dundalk, 410-633-4040.

The Nickel Taphouse: With a top-notch raw bar and a menu full of delicious burgers and sandwiches, this cozy restaurant is the perfect place to retreat from the frigid temperatures and watch this Sunday’s game. The Nickel Taphouse will be offering specific Super Bowl-themed drink specials all night long including $5 select New England and Pacific Northwest beers. 1604 Kelly Ave., 443-869-6240.

Nobles Bar & Grill: If you’ve been suffering from tailgate withdrawal over the last few weeks, head to this casual Federal Hill bar and indulge in its Super Bowl buffet for $24.99. Fare offerings will include Buffalo and Old Bay wings, a nacho bar, chili, pit beef, and steamed shrimp. Pair all of the mouthwatering eats with 2-for-1 drinks all night. 1024 S. Charles St., 410-727-1355.

Leinenkugel’s Beer Garden: Although the current weather isn’t exactly ideal for cracking open a bottle of Summer Shandy, Leinenkugel’s toasty outdoor fireplace and wide variety of beers on tap make it a year-round hangout. The beer garden will feature a $5 game day menu, 50-cent wings, $3 Miller Lite drafts, $2 off all microbrews, $4 bombs, and $5 rail cocktails. Prizes and giveaways will also be on hand, and one lucky winner will walk away with Orioles tickets for opening day. 4 Market Place, 443-208-3316.

Mother’s Grille: Known for its Purple Patio and frequent Ravens pep rallies, this iconic Federal Hill bar is a great place to grab a beer and watch the Patriots and the Seahawks duke it out. Mother’s will be featuring all you can eat boneless wings paired with Miller Lite or Coors Light for only $20. If you’ll be hosting from home, take advantage of carry-out discounts like 10 percent off bone-in and 20 percent off boneless wings. 1113 S. Charles St., 410-244-8686.

Mt. Washington Tavern: It seems like this neighborhood haunt has food and drink specials for every occasion, and for Super Bowl Sunday, Mt. Washington Tavern is going all out. Reserve your spot for this all-inclusive party from 6-10:30 p.m. featuring open bar access; a halftime buffet including wings, hot dogs, chili, and brisket sliders; and plenty of bar snacks throughout the game. 5700 Newbury St., 410-367-6903.

Anastasia: If you’re going to be tuning in from Fells Point, stop into this relaxed bistro for discounted pitchers of Bud Light, happy hour pricing on select beers and wings during the entire game, and a free pizza buffet before kickoff. 1636 Thames St., 410-534-6666.

Bookmaker’s Cocktail Club: With its classic décor and fancy cocktail offerings, this trendy spot stands out among the crowd in the Federal Hill bar scene. Spend your Super Bowl Sunday hanging out under the dimly lit chandeliers at Bookmaker’s, and enjoy half priced flatbreads, an extended burger menu, $2 Natty Boh cans, $3 Union Blackwing Lager, $5 Jack Rose cocktails, and $6 Pikesville Rye Manhattans. 31 E. Cross St., 443-438-4039.

Johnny’s: Start your Super Bowl party early with a pre-game brunch at this fun Foreman Wolf restaurant in Roland Park. Johnny’s will be hosting a “Blowout Brunch” from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. including omelets, breakfast burritos, burgers, fries, sandwiches, snacks, and a wide selection of beer and cocktails. 4800 Roland Ave., 410-773-0777.

Grillfire Arundel: There’s nothing better than an extended happy hour, and this upscale American grille in Arundel Mills will be featuring happy hour specials all day in its bar and lounge in honor of the big game. Enjoy specials like half-off rail cocktails, $3 domestic bottles, $4 drafts, $5 house wines, $6 turkey chili nachos, and $7 barbecue oysters. 7793-A Arundel Mills Blvd., 410-799-2883.

14Forty: From 5:30 to 10:30 p.m., this multi-level bar and lounge inside Horseshoe Casino will be offering tons of drink specials and a tailgate-themed buffet for guests to enjoy while watching the game on its massive two story video screen. Also, in true casino fashion, guests will be given one complimentary entry into drawings for up to $200 of free slot play in honor of the big game. 1525 Russell St., 410-960-0051.

Michael’s Cafe: Game-time specials featured at this trendy Timonium spot will include $3 Maryland drafts, $3 Union and Brewer’s Art cans, $2.50 Coors Light, Miller Lite, Bud, and Bud Light bottles, buck-a-shuck oysters, a mighty chili dog for $9, and a crispy chicken pretzel roll sandwich for $11. 2119 York Rd., Timonium, 410-252-2022.

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