Sam Adams

At Baldwin's Station, sophisticated cuisine in a romantic setting

2013-02-06 05:14:00

Some occasions require a touch of romance. Nothing too formal or over the top — no scattered rose petals or strolling violins. Just good, interesting food served capably in a special setting. Baldwin's Station in historic Sykesville is just the...

At Banditos, big tequila selection sobered by poor service

2012-10-17 12:14:00

On a recent Saturday night at Banditos, the taco and tequila bar located in the heart of Federal Hill's party scene, inconsistent service overshadowed the Tex-Mex spot's laid-back vibe. While some details were easy to enjoy (portions of the decor,...

Lyrical acrobatics: Baltimore rapper Los over Drake's 'Lord Knows'

2012-01-05 09:05:00

The chances of Los — a Baltimore rapper once signed to and quietly dropped from Diddy's Bad Boy Records — being named one of XXL's 2012 Freshmen aren't good. Like most of the hip-hop-only magazines on stands, XXL's clout in rap-circles has...

Bar review: After 'Bar Rescue,' Murphy's Law needs rescuing. Again.

2012-04-10 07:51:00

In February, Spike TV announced "Bar Rescue," a design makeover show, would take up the cause of J.A. Murphy's in Fells Point. The show was coming at the request of owners Keith Murphy and Joel Gallant. Theirs was one of more than 200 bars to apply for...

June 20: Baltimore's cheapest beers

2012-06-20 00:00:00

Looking for the city's best beer deals? We have a list for that. (On a desktop, laptop or tablet, we recommend our interactive map.) If we missed your favorite bar, tell us at beer@bthesite.com. -------------------- Thirsty? Of course you are. It's...

Valentine's Day Sam Adams beer dinner at Frank & Nic's

2012-02-09 10:40:00

Frank & Nic's West End Grille is offering something different for Valentine's Day — a beer dinner. Featuring Sam Adams brews, the four-course dinner will be served at 8 p.m. on Feb. 14. The menu begins with a carrot, ginger and crab soup followed...

Brewer's Cask is finally open; here's the beer list

2012-01-05 11:05:00

Brewer's Cask, the new Federal Hill beer outpost, is finally open. Owner Jason Stevens said the bar opened last Thursday, the same morning the bar got its liquor license. But some of its amenities weren't immediately fully operational. The registers were...

Greene Turtle at McHenry Row sets February opening date; company touts 31st location

2012-02-01 08:32:00

The new Greene Turtle at McHenry Row is set to open February 14. It'll become the Maryland company's 31st location, the result of an aggressive expansion strategy. The opening is a day before another high profile bar-restaurant opening: Heavy Seas Ale...

Ravens bar of the week: Pickles Pub

2011-12-02 06:22:00

M&T Bank Stadium is conveniently flanked by two sports temples: Mother's in Federal Hill and Pickles Pub in Camden Yards. If Mother's is revered as the de facto Ravens bar, Pickles is beloved by fans of the Orioles. But that doesn't mean it overlooks the...

Beer Fest at Trumbull Kitchen March 16

2013-03-04 18:33:00

Fifteen craft breweries, including three from Connecticut, will be represented at Trumbull Kitchen's Beer Fest March 16, starting at noon. Among the beer producers: Brooklyn Brewery, Founders Brewing Company, Dogfish Head Brewery, Heavy Seas Brewing...

Sam in a can

2013-03-02 00:00:00

Boston Beer Co., one of the oldest — and largest — craft beer brands in America, announced last week that it would begin canning its signature Samuel Adams Boston Lager. The amber lager will be available in specially designed "Sam Cans" this...

Steve-O on vegetarianism and the emotions of farm animals

2013-02-21 17:18:00

Stunt artiste Steve-O, of MTV hit "Jackass" fame, performed recently not in a new "Don't Try This at Home" DVD or in the "Dancing With the Stars" television series but in a video promoting vegetarianism produced by animal protection organization Farm...

Prototype of the new Sam Adams can

2013-02-21 10:25:00

Michael Taylor, 29, technical engineer What brings you out tonight? I live around the corner. I heard this place had opened up. I heard they had some good beers. How does this bar compare to others in the area? I think that the layout is a lot different than the typical bars in this area.

2012-12-19 08:53:00

The Boston brewery's yearly production will retail at $190 this year, on its 10th anniversary, and hit almost 30 percent alcohol by volume. More than a beer, Utopias is a brandy, so the taste differs from anything else out of the Sam Adams brewhouse.

2012-12-11 14:04:00