Today, the kitchen is the hub of family life, a change that is reflected in kitchen designs that call for open-plan spaces.
Today, the kitchen is the hub of family life, a change that is reflected in kitchen designs that call for open-plan spaces.
Now that there's a nip in the air, it's tempting to leave the cover on the backyard grill. Here are a few new-to-market or improved devices to keep the home fires burning until next summer, when the grillin' is easy. --Buzz McClain
Thanks to the ever-growing craft-cocktail movement, drinks made with fresh and regional ingredients, homemade syrups and quality artisanal spirits are showing up on menus throughout Baltimore. Using ingredients such as coffee-infused tequila, apple brandy and small-batch gin, local...
Nicholas Cuttonaro relishes the chance to grab a spicy tuna roll at his favorite sushi restaurants, Sushi Ya in Owings Mills and Sushi Sono in Columbia.
Over the summer, Harbor East favorite Pazo shifted its focus from Spanish food to Italian, featuring dishes like this spicy lobster pasta. Pairing freshly cooked lobster with Fresno chili-spiked tomato sauce, Chef Julian Marucci creates a fabulous special occasion dish that's easy to...
From its waterfront perch at the corner of Thames Street and Broadway, Barcocina might occupy the most enviable real estate in all of Baltimore. With views of the harbor on one side and historic Fells Point on the other, the restaurant provides a glimpse of Baltimore at its most attractive.
Corner Pantry chef and co-owner Neill Howell is known for his way with British specialties and his fresh, easy take on casual meals. Here, he combines some of late summer’s best ingredients, from bright yellow watermelon to herbs clipped from the garden, in a colorful and...
In the 12 years since it was designated an Arts & Entertainment District by the state government, Baltimore’s Station North has blossomed. The amalgam of neighborhoods just north of Pennsylvania Station has become a destination for all things artsy and one of the city’s hottest...
Although it’s only minutes from the busiest parts of Howard County, the Highland Inn feels removed from the hustle and bustle of the area. From the pretty setting to the well-executed, classic food, dinner there is a welcome respite from everyday troubles.
One of the world’s most diverse and intriguing foods, the oyster is heavily influenced in its development and flavor by where it is grown. As the location of a vineyard can change the taste and texture of a grape -- a concept known as terroir -- oyster flavor is driven by merroir, the...
Baltimore's manufacturing heyday is long past. But the buildings that housed those industries were sturdily constructed. Many have survived and now thrive as residences, theaters, restaurants, artist studios, classrooms, museums, retail shops and contemporary industries.
Federal-style house on Lee Street is priced at $1.15 million
When I do the final mowing of the season, should I cut my grass low? I've been cutting it high like you advise and it looks great, but my neighbor says to cut it low in winter. Is that a good idea?
Leaves turning colors means it's time to get into the holiday spirit, and year after year homeowners are faced with the same question when it comes to decorating: should they stick to tradition or try something new?
The white Beaux-Arts-style building in Baltimore's Mount Vernon neighborhood, known simply as 700 Washington Place, is considered by many as one of the city's most elegant addresses.
10 common mistakes that experts say might be standing between you and a signed contract.
Instead of moving to the suburbs, Ann and Dominic Wiker are raising their children in the neighborhood they loved as young adults
Home design enthusiasts know the Internet is a treasure trove of inspirational images. Alas, all too often images are blogged and reblogged without proper attribution. This means you're left in the dark about not only what you're looking at, but also who's responsible for it...