One of the coolest things about the Baltimore food scene is how often local restaurateurs join forces for special events. This week, the collaborative spirit of Baltimoreans is on display all week long – it’s going to be a good one. Here’s a look at what’s happening:
Openings & announcements
The new Diamondback Brewing x Aveley Farms brewery-café combo opened in Timonium this past Wednesday.
Bonjour Crepes in Belvedere Square will open its doors on Monday.
Cosima’s happy hour now takes place every day from Tuesday through Saturday and the menu has some new additions, including $5 spritzes and negronis.
The Arthouse, the pizza spot and gallery in Hampden, will close later this month; the owners announced on social media that they have been unable to come to a new lease renewal agreement with their landlord. The restaurant, which has been open for 11 years, will throw a going out of business party on Oct. 26.
Cocina Luchadoras heads north
Starting on Oct. 11 and continuing through October, Cocina Luchadoras will pop up at Hampden’s Hillside Garden Kitchen, the outdoor garden patio next to good neighbor, on Friday afternoons. The menu will include a variety of taco options plus sides and special drinks, and will be available to enjoy onsite or to take home.
Seafood Saturday
On Saturday morning, the 32nd St. Farmers Market is all about the seafood. Starting when the market opens at 7 a.m., vendors like Neopol Smokery and Captain Don will be offering fresh, local seafood from the Chesapeake Bay region.
Family Table at Rooted Rotisserie
Sunday, Rooted Rotisserie hosts a collaboration with The Simple Girl Brand and ELA Eventz called “At the Family Table.” The event includes a five-course meal with wine pairings – and a focus on connection and values shared by the host organizations, including “faith, family, community, authenticity, and hospitality.”
Café Campli x Doladira x Wet City
Also on Sunday, Café Campli is taking over the kitchen at Wet City for an evening of Italian dishes like wild boar and porcini ragu with tagliatelle and pappardelle with mixed seafood and lemon butter. The crew from Doladira will also be on hand for giveaways and special cocktails.
Spanish wines at Costiera
On Tuesday, Costiera hosts a multi-course dinner showcasing the wines of Spain. Courses include crab-stuffed piquillo peppers with roasted garlic and sherry vinegar with Mar de Vinas Albarino, and grilled ribeye with black garlic and onion marmalade paired with two different red options.
Southern Italian at Cosima
Cosima chef Donna Crivello is back this week with another in her cooking class series. On Wednesday, Chef Crivello will instruct a class in Southern Italian cooking, including gnocchi. Upcoming classes include holiday hors ‘oeuvres and cocktails and a lesson on cooking a traditional Feast of the Seven Fishes Christmas Eve meal.
Movies at HEX
On Thursday, HEX Superette will screen the film “Darla in Space.” The movie, which has a HEX-appropriate plot involving a sentient kombucha scoby, is the brainchild of filmmakers Eric Laplante and Susie Moon.
Tickets for the showing include a glass of HEX Kombucha. The kitchen and bar at HEX will also be open during the showing.
Heritage x B. Willow
Also on Thursday, Heritage Smokehouse welcomes the crew from Remington plant shop B. Willow for a fun moss terrarium happy hour event. Tickets include a complimentary drink and guests go home with a moss terrarium they’ve constructed themselves.
The Pantry of the Americas at Alma Cocina Latina
On Friday, Oct. 18 and Saturday, Oct. 19, Alma Cocina Latina chef Hector Romero teams up with Chef Kender Lozano on a two-night dinner series showcasing the “ancestral culinary traditions” of their home countries, Venezuela and Mexico.
The prix-fixe meal includes multiple courses highlighting and creatively combining the culinary traditions of both countries. Reservations are available now.
Planning for the future
Mark your calendars for:
Oct. 20: That’s Amaro at Sally O’s
Oct. 21: Flavors of Maryland
Nov. 1: Spanish Cheese at Pierpoint
