Food Fridays
Explore Baltimore: Five and Dime Ale House
Tuesday, February 21st, 2017 by WLOY Staff
What: Five and Dime Ale House
Where: 901 W 36th St
When: Mon.-Thurs. 11am-12am, Friday-Sunday 11am-2am
With modern twist to the old diner and tavern lifestyle, Five and Dime Ale House is a great place to grab an amazing dinner with friends. Their menu features a little bit of everything, including tacos, fish and chips, mussels, or burgers so everyone will be able to get what they’re in the mood for. My personal favorite is the fig and prosciutto sandwich which has the tastiest balsamic vinegar I have ever had and is loaded with tons of prosciutto. But even if you don’t try this favorite, one of their many other delicious dishes is guaranteed to exceed your expectation. The great food isn’t the only draw to this restaurant though. Five and Dime also has a nice atmosphere for catching a game and a meal after work. With it’s warm lighting and rustic-chic styling, you will be instantly relaxed when you walk into Five and Dime, and that relaxation will only continue as you enjoy your food and watch a sport of choice on one of their TVs. So, whether you go for the tastes, the variety, the atmosphere, or just because I said to, Five and Dime will make every penny worth it.
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Explore Baltimore: Vegan Weekend
Tuesday, February 14th, 2017 by WLOY Staff
What: Baltimore Vegan Weekend
When: February 17th (7am)-19th (9pm)
Where: All over Baltimore!
Make this weekend all about food, fun and Veganism! With events all weekend all over the city, vegans and food lovers alike will want to get a piece of this event. Kick the weekend off with Friday’s Vegan Food Crawl in which restaurants throughout Baltimore are participating. Head to Hampden to grab some vegan pizza at Paulie Gee’s and then over to Rocket to Venus for some specialty vegan sandwiches. Or go to Fells Point for some vegan ice cream at Pitango Gelato and vegan Asian fusion at Ekiben. You can check out all the participating restaurants here.
Make sure not to fill up too much though, because Saturday is the Second Annual Vegan Mac and Cheese Smackdown. Hosted from 3pm-7pm at Baltimore City Community College, there will be over 30 different versions of this classic dish for your vegan taste buds to try and then vote on.
To close off the weekend, enjoy a Baltimore Vegan Brunch at any of these participating restaurants. Whether you’re in the mood for sausage, scrambled eggs, waffles, or crepes one of these fine restaurants will have it for you. Well the vegan version, but equally delicious version. With all this great vegan food, after Baltimore’s Vegan Weekend, you’ll be stuffed, happy, and healthy.
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Explore Baltimore: Brown Rice Korean Grill
Tuesday, February 7th, 2017 by WLOY Staff
What: Brown Rice Korean Grill
Where: 2404 N Charles St
When: Monday-Saturday, 11am-9pm
What do fast food and fresh, healthy food have in common? Nothing, you think? That’s what I would think too if I didn’t know about Brown Rice Korean Grill. Focusing on fresh and tasty, Brown Rice serves several traditional Korean dishes like dumplings, Kimchi stew, and scallion pancakes.
Despite this already delicious menu, this restaurant’s most popular dish is Bibimap. Like a Chipotle for Korean food, Brown Rice has tons of fresh ingredients out for you to pick what you want in order to customize your Bibimap bowl. With meats from tofu to squid to pork, all the veggies you can dream of, and tons of classic sauces like mango sauce, soy sauce, and Deonjang that Bibimap bowl combos are endless!
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Explore Baltimore: Diablo Doughnuts
Tuesday, January 31st, 2017 by WLOY Staff
What: Diablo Doughnuts
Where: 717 S. Broadway
When: Wednesday-Friday 7am-1pm, Saturday-Sunday 7am-3pm
Michael Roslan, a born and raised Baltimorean started making doughnuts as a pass-time, but then realized his talent and created Diablo Doughnuts, the best doughnut shop in Baltimore. Roslan’s freshly baked doughnuts made with local ingredients will tempt you into buying a dozen the second you lay eyes on them. In fact, I wouldn’t be surprised if you saw the picture in this article and ran over to 717 S. Broadway right now!
Diablo Doughnuts offers some amazing traditional doughnuts with Roslan’s own twist and original flavors. Want something sugary? Try the Unicorn Farts doughnut. Something savory? Try the Maple Bacon doughnut. Something sweet? Try the Cherry Cheesecake. Feeling adventurous? How about Sin Crunch then. With all these great options, I am getting hungry just writing about Diablo Doughnuts!
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Explore Baltimore: The Charmery
Tuesday, January 24th, 2017 by WLOY Staff
What: Ice Cream for Breakfast
Where: The Charmery, 801 W 36th St
When: Saturday, February 4th 10am-1pm
Start your day off the right way with ice cream for breakfast! The Charmery will be be hosting this event Saturday, February 4th and fulfilling every child’s (and adult’s) dream. The Charmery will be offering up their great, breakfast-themed flavors like Cornflakes and Milk, Saturday Morning Cartoons, and Everything Bagel, so you can have you breakfast on a cone. On top of this awesome ice cream, they will also be making Belgian Liege Waffles and serving Buddy’s coffee/cold-brew milkshakes. So, put on your favorite pajama’s, grab the kids, and buy yourself an ice cream and waffle sandwich to get a flavorful morning boost!
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Explore Baltimore: Joe Benny’s Focacceria
Friday, January 20th, 2017 by WLOY Staff
What: Joe Benny’s Focacceria
Where: 313 S High St
When: Hours
On a mission to bring a piece of Sicily back to Baltimore, Joseph Gardella created Joe Benny’s. A fresh take on the Italian food we all love, this charming restaurant is serving up some amazing focaccia paninis and a variety of Sicilian pizzas. The bread used for all the food at Joe Benny’s is a one of a kind goodness that will you you straight to Italy and have you craving more as soon as you’re done.
As if this authentic food wasn’t enough, the atmosphere of Joe Benny’s Focacceria is authentic as well. This small, cute area is a place “about having a great time and enjoy life one bite (and sip) at a time” as Gardella promotes. With such a personality, the restaurant reminds you of a place in Sicily where locals would go. Between the awesome Italian food and the well-captured Italian atmosphere Joe Benny’s is really the highlight of Little Italy.
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Explore Baltimore: The Dizz
Friday, December 9th, 2016 by WLOY Staff
What: The Dizz Pub
Where: 300 W 30th Street
When: Hours
Want a real taste of Baltimore? Then check out the Dizz, a great pub called “Baltimore in a bar”! Wall covered in cute, quirky decorations and lights to show off all their Baltimore pride, The Dizz is about more than just eating: it’s about the experience. Come out and site down to catch a Ravens or Orioles game which will be playing on one of the many televisions in the restaurant like the true pub style. While you’re there,grab some of that classic pub and diner food food that The Dizz does so well. Whether you’re in the mood for some fish and chips, a hamburger, wings, or a wrap this pub has it all and much more. They even serve up some great breakfast food! My personal favorite is their chicken cheesesteak, which always has the perfect ratio of cheese to meat. So take my order advice or go find your own favorite, but make sure you try The Dizz, or else you’re failing Baltimore!
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Explore Baltimore: Sip & Bite
Thursday, December 1st, 2016 by WLOY Staff
What: Sip & Bite Diner
Where: 2200 Boston St.
When: 7:30-5am Everyday
Need some good food at 3am? Then head over to Sip & Bite for some great food to end your night. Open almost 24 hours, this diner offers up every food you could ever want whenever you want. Featured as a Best of Baltimore and on Diners Drive-ins and Dives, don’t just take my word on how great Sip & Bite is, take Guy Fieri’s word as well.
Opened in 1948, Sip & Bite has a history of serving up great meals to the people of Baltimore. Known for their famous crab cakes, make sure you pick up some to try either alone, in a sandwich, with shrimp, or even as a breakfast. Seafood not your thing? Then try some of Sip & Bites authentic Greek food, fan-favorites like Greek meatloaf, or get some of their classic diner cuisine. No matter what you get or at what time you get it, Sip & Bite will be sure exceed expectations!
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Explore Baltimore: Ma Petite Shoe
Tuesday, November 15th, 2016 by WLOY Staff
What: Cafe and Crepes
Where: 380 W 36th St
When: Tues-Thurs, Sat 9am-7pm, Fri 9am-8pm, Sun 10am-5pm
Need a cool place for coffee or dinner or dessert? Well, Ma Petite Shoe Cafe has it all! Inspired by Paris, Me Petite Shoe adds its own Hampden twist on crepes, making some awesome sweet and savory snacks. They love to blend international flavors into their food, giving customers a fast of the world in a little shop in Hampden. Whether you’re in the mood for some Cinnamon Sugar crepes, Egg and Cheese crepes, or
If you’re not too hungry,then try some of the delicious coffee and tea options. Also inspired by international flavors, Ma Petite Shoe offers everything from Bombay Lattes to
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Explore Baltimore: Shake and Bake Skate
Friday, November 4th, 2016 by WLOY Staff
What: Roller Skating
When: Friday Nights 6-10pm
Where: 1601 Pennsylvania Ave. Baltimore Md 21217
Are you hitting that point in the semester where the only thing you have enough energy or money to do is sleep until finals are over? Did your midterm reports destroy a small part of you? Hopefully we can help. For only $10.00 every Friday, Shake and Bake Skate provides admission, skate rental, and all you can eat pizza! Without breaking the budget, you can enjoy four full hours of skating and pizza with friends. Nothing shakes off the tension of a hard week like dancing (maybe not well) while on roller-skates. Join the party and shamelessly sing, dance, and as much pizza as your heart desires to get the weekend started off right.
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