Bars and Clubs

Summer play days

2013-05-21 10:24:34

One of the joys of the beach is its consistency. The tide rises and falls without fail, the sun casts a glow over the water every morning and every night. But Ocean City, for all its constants, continually delivers fresh adventures. We've put together a...

Jewish deli, Baltimore burgers and a circus come to town

2013-05-20 14:28:00

People come back to Ocean City for the traditions — a favorite restaurant, beach spot or mini-golf course. For visitors looking to try something different, this season has a lot of new things to offer, whether you eat at the town's new (and only)...

The Admiral's Cup grows up

2013-05-20 10:25:00

For Baltimoreans of a certain age, the name "Admiral's Cup" conjures up images of boozy Fells Point nights and dirty bathrooms. The legendary dive bar closed in 2007, reopening last fall under the ownership of Kali's Restaurant Group, the company that...

Soft-shell crab specials, Birroteca chef moves to Fork & Wrench

2013-05-14 00:00:00

Some dozen Baltimore restaurants will be adding soft-shell crab specials to their menus for Baltimore's fifth annual Soft-Shell Crab Celebration. The restaurant promotion, sponsored by the Downtown Partnership of Baltimore, will run May 24 through June...

Horse racing mean more than just two minutes of action a year [Commentary]

2013-05-13 09:38:00

Like many people who have a primary leisure time pursuit, at this time of year I take a secondary interest in another sporting venture: horse racing. For me, though, horse racing has a particular and beneficial relationship with my first choice in...

Pietro 'Pete' Rugolo, owner of Jerry's Belvedere Tavern

2013-05-12 15:35:23

Pietro "Pete" Rugolo, the popular owner of Jerry's Belvedere Tavern on York Road in Govans, died May 8 at Gilchrist Hospice Care of pancreatic cancer. The Lutherville resident was 75. Mr. Rugolo grew up in Enna, Sicily, where he stopped attending...

David W. Gjerde, restaurant investor

2013-05-13 14:15:00

David Waldemar Gjerde, a retired Procter & Gamble executive who became a restaurant investor and consultant to his sons, Spike and Charlie, died of a heart attack May 2 at his Cockeysville home. He was 75. Born in Mankato, Minn., he was the son of...

Preakness 2013 taps 'Top Chef' contestant to spruce up Pimlico's menus

2013-05-14 04:53:00

Company's coming to Pimlico Race Course. For the throngs expected at Saturday's Preakness, the hospitality team at Pimlico Race Course is bringing in 7,000 pounds of crab meat and 3,000 pounds of aged tenderloin. Did someone remember to get ice? Yes:...

Gluten-free evening coming to Blue Hill Tavern

2013-05-09 07:51:00

Blue Hill Tavern in Canton will host a gluten-free evening on Wednesday. The five-course menu includes crab cakes, seared scallops and a choice of mushroom or beef Wellington. Dessert is a chocolate and peanut butter "candy bar," made with chocolate...

Discussion series tackles challenges of parenting

2013-05-06 06:34:53

The necessity of a two-income family today often leaves parents scrambling for child care and juggling countless responsibilities. It is no wonder that young parents today may feel overwhelmed. There is good news, though, and a place to go to find some...

'The Amazing Race' finale recap, Bates and Anthony win it all

2013-05-06 04:45:00

Back in February, before we knew about crippling fears of water and low likeability factors and One Mullet to Rule Them All, 11 teams began a race around the world. Stuff happened with cheese and haggis. Alliances formed, craziness surfaced, teeth...

Baltimore's local currency, the BNote, is 2 years old

2013-05-06 15:50:00

At Liam Flynn's Ale House in Baltimore's Station North Arts and Entertainment District, two George Washingtons will get you a can of Natty Boh. But a single Baltimore BNote, with an image of Frederick Douglass on one side and an oriole on the other,...

Wicker Park bar Empire Liquors closed its doors on May 18.

2013-05-21 09:38:00

One of the new cocktails at the Parish, which is collaborating with drinks consultants Proprietors LLC: Elijah Craigslist, made with Elijah Craig 12-year bourbon, Lustau East India Solera sherry, Amaro Nonino and Miracle Mile candy cap bitters.

2013-05-20 18:56:00

Fleming's Steakhouse & Wine Bar in West Hartford brings back its "Small Plates, Big Pours" offering through June 30 in the bar.

2013-05-20 17:50:00