Hippodrome Theatre Announces 3rd Annual Foodie Event

Who will be the big culinary star for this year’s Foodie Experience. Year one was Anthony Bourdain and Eric Ripert, last year was Alton Brown and this year Travel Channel’s Bizarre Food host Andrew Zimmern takes the stage, Saturday, May 12, 2012. Read all the details HERE

Tavern on the Square, O’Donnell Square that is - now open

You know the restaurant space on O’Donnell Square, sure you do!  Formerly Razorbacks, Rick’s American and the last incarnation was Fins on the Square.  The boys, because if you are under 30 to me you are still boys, Mel Carter and Brett Lockard of Blue Hill Tavern renown are partners in Tavern on the Square (TOTS).  Top toque is Blue Hill Tavern’s former executive sous chef, Jeremy Thatcher, who isn’t afraid of showing his penchant for bold flavors.

The partners took over ownership of Fins on the Square in the early fall. Carter took the first week of 2012 to refurbish the space and change over to Tavern on the Square.  An extended bar, black wood trim and seating combined with the “rosemary sprig” color paint for the walls create a subdued back drop to A.  Audrey Bodine’s Baltimore photographs. 

Read the full story and check out the slideshow HERE

Baltimore food news

A lot of food related news, especially for the Baltimore region so rather than doing a gazillion posts this is a mini e-newsletter:  One stop shop for the food gossip.

Read all the news HERE

Capital Grille introduces their winter 3 plate lunch special for $18

The Capital Grille kicked off their winter version of their 3 plate luncheon specials today.  Having enjoyed the summer version, I said yes very quickly when they invited me to preview their winter version.

For the office worker who wants to eat well but can’t linger this is ideal.Indulge yourself, go and enjoy a wonderful lunch rather than blowing $10 on the routine lunches you eat every day. Read the full story and watch the slideshow HERE

Joe Squared Pizza at Power Plant - new curbside pickup

The new curbside pickup from Joe Squared Pizza at Power Plant Live makes getting not only the delicious thin crust pizzas to go easier but also risottos, wings, appetizers, soups, salads and sandwiches. Cleverly called “Take Joe Home”, one calls in their order at 410-962-5566. Once again they call when they pull up at Take Joe Home sign at the Power Plant Live! circle and a Joe Squared staffer will bring it right to your car. The service is available seven days a week. Get all the details HERE

B & O American Brasserie - new season, new menu

While writing my posts of what the 2011 food trends were to my post on the 2012 trends in food will be had me reflecting  on the media menu tasting at the B & O American Brasserie. Seasonal menus, farm-to-table still remain high on many of these lists so being invited in to taste the new winter menu additions at B & O American Brasserie was a tantalizing new start to the culinary year.

Shrimp Noodles Scampi

Read the full story and check out the photo slide show HERE

Food trends for 2012 - top 12 lists that predict our food future

The New Year, 2012, is here – day one and a time to look forward, to look forward to the food trend predictions for the year. Last week I took a look back and posted my top ten list of top ten list of 2011 food trends. As you review these lists you will see some overlap on the 2012 food trend predictions.

Still rock solid is local resourcing, chefs growing their own and what our children are eating.Check out the 12 lists of 2012 food trend predictions HERE