Category Archives: Maryland

Bingeing on the Best Bites in Baltimore – All the Best Places to Eat in the US City (Metro)

Posted on 2017-10-31 by tikichris

Big on flavour but not convention, Baltimore is just the sort of foodie destination WORTH writing about. Edgar Allen Poe, John Waters, David Simon, Ira Glass: Baltimore, Maryland has spawned and inspired some of America’s greatest storytellers. Even the country’s … Continue reading →

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#TasteBaltimore: Stay Hungry

Posted on 2017-07-07 by tikichris

After my week of munching across the Baltimore food scene, I’m apt to place the city right up there among my very favourite dining destinations. Continue reading →

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#TasteBaltimore: Miss Shirley’s

Posted on 2017-07-06 by tikichris

Open for breakfast, lunch and brunch all week long, Miss Shirley’s is a Baltimore institution providing full-on downhome eats (of epic proportion) and equally OTT hair of the dog hangover remedies all with efficient and friendly service. Continue reading →

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#TasteBaltimore: La Cuchara

Posted on 2017-07-05 by tikichris

Sprawled across a repurposed warehouse near the hipster haunt of Hampden is La Cuchara. Taking inspiration from Basque cuisine and serving mostly small plates many of which are prepared in a wood-fired oven in an open view kitchen, the restaurant melds rustic charm with urban cool. Continue reading →

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#TasteBaltimore: R. House

Posted on 2017-07-04 by tikichris

My ‘taste tour’ of Baltimore continues with a visit to R. House, a giant garage that’s been repurposed into a food hall and launch pad for aspiring local chefs keen to make a mark on the city’s culinary scene. Continue reading →

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#TasteBaltimore: Sagamore Spirit Distillery

Posted on 2017-07-02 by tikichris

Chief among those leading the Maryland rye revival is Sagamore Spirit. Here’s a straight up take on my visit to its distillery as my Taste Baltimore series continues. Continue reading →

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#TasteBaltimore: Beer

Posted on 2017-07-01 by tikichris

I had a great time during my few days of foraging through Baltimore discovering some of the best local brews and breweries thanks to the knowledgeable folks at City Brew Tours. Continue reading →

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#TasteBaltimore: Phillips Seafood

Posted on 2017-07-01 by tikichris

Diving into a bag of steamed blue crabs, cracking each open with a wooden mallet and going at it with hands-on, finger-licking abandon may seem like a far cry from fine dining. But for full-on Chesapeake flavour and a moreishly memorable Maryland meal, there’s no finer way to savour the best of Baltimore than with a visit to Phillips Seafood. Continue reading →

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Oh Say Can You #TasteBaltimore?

Posted on 2017-06-29 by tikichris

Big on flavour but convention not so much, Baltimore served up just the sort of yummy fun I love to write about. Continue reading →

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Creatures of the Chesapeake

Posted on 2016-06-15 by tikichris

Sailing the Chesapeake is the best way to discover the incredible wildlife, including loggerhead turtles, that resides in its forests, marshes, and bays. Continue reading →