From ice cream for breakfast to Fells Point fun, this week promises to be a great one on the Baltimore food scene. Here’s a look at what’s coming up:
Openings & announcements
The Wine Source in Hampden has been sold to its employees; it is now a worker co-op and is working with Baltimore Roundtable of Economic Democracy on the shift in business model.
Key Brewing is moving in with Monument City Brewing. While the two local breweries will retain their individual brands, they will enter a ”strategic partnership” in which production and some business operations will be streamlined. Key Brewing’s Dundalk tap room will remain open through October – and Key brews will now be available in the
The Corner Pantry, which has been undergoing a multi-phase renovation project as it expands, will be closed until November – except for its catering operation. For the rest of the month, the company will still be open for pickup and full service catering needs.
Unfortunately, the steak frites restaurant Medium Rare has closed its Rotunda location.
Fells Point happenings
This weekend is a big one in Fells Point.
The Fells Point Fun Festival, which has been taking place since 1967, is back again from Friday through Sunday. The festival is all about music and fun – and food and drinks. The menu includes everything from festival favorite Ekiben to Paradise Island Cuisine to Layton’s Chance wines from the Eastern Shore.
Given the action in Fells Point proper, the weekly Fells Point Farmers Market is moving its Saturday operations to its home away from home – Central Plaza at Harbor Point. The market will be as vibrant as ever – and is an easy stop on your way to the Festival.
Baltimore Taco Festival
Just a few steps away from Fells, Power Plant Live! also has a big weekend on the books, with the 7th annual Baltimore Taco Festival. The festival, which takes place on Saturday and Sunday, includes over 25 taco (and other food) vendors, margarita bars, tequila flights and shots, chili pepper and taco eating contests, and even Lucha Libre wrestling.
Das Best Oktoberfest
The county is also buzzing this weekend, with the return of Das Best Oktoberfest to the Timonium Fairgrounds on Saturday. Tickets are available now for the party, which includes hundreds of beers, wines, ciders and schnapps to sample, live music, German sausages (and other food), and a sports stadium where guests can participate in competitions like stein holding, tug of war, and wiener-slinging.
Spirits of Maryland
The annual Spirits of Maryland event, celebrating the local craft spirits industry, takes place on Saturday, Oct. 5 at the Sagamore Spirit Waterfront. During the event, which features live music and food trucks, guests can meet the makers behind many local spirits, sample the goods and purchase bottles. Tickets are available for purchase now.
Honey Harvest Festival
On Sunday, Oregon Ridge Nature Center hosts its annual Honey Harvest Festival, a fun day of learning about beekeeping and honey, among many other things. The event also includes food trucks with smoothies, beer, coffee, donuts and barbecue, craft vendors, and live music.
Brunch business
Not only will Cece’s in Cross Keys start serving brunch this weekend, Johnny’s is also launching a bottomless mimosa special during Saturday and Sunday brunches.
This week’s Remington Brunch Club pop-up, which takes place on Saturday starting at 9 a.m. at Mount Royal Soaps, features a special collab from Big Softy and The Charmery. Among other things.
Whiskey & Cigars at True Chesapeake
On Monday, True Chesapeake Oyster Co. hosts a whiskey and cigar pairing event on its outdoor terrace. In addition to cigars and whiskey from Heaven Hill, the event includes roasted oysters and other snacks.
Café Campli wine dinner
On Tuesday, Café Campli will showcase the wines of Tenuta Giustini during a special wine dinner.
Dining Out for Life
Thursday, Oct. 10 is Dining Out for Life, the annual fundraiser for the nonprofit Moveable Feast. The event makes it so easy to contribute to a worthy organization – simply dine at one of the participating restaurants and they will donate a portion of proceeds to Moveable Feast.
As always, there are a ton of local restaurants participating – spots located all over the city and surrounding counties, from Café Gia to Papi’s Tacos to Silver Queen Café – and many more.
This year’s biggest donators are Clavel and Gertrude’s – each will contribute 50% of their proceeds to the cause.
Tagliata Wine Experience
Also on Thursday, Tagliata hosts an installment of its Wine Experience events. This one, called “USA Road Trippin’” is focused on wines from American wine regions like the Finger Lakes, Virginia and Michigan. The event includes a discussion of wine and history, plus a wine tasting and small bites.
Planning for the future
Mark your calendars for:
Oct. 12: Seafood Saturday at 32nd St. Farmers Market
Oct. 16: Southern Italian Cooking Class at Cosima
Oct. 21: Flavors of Maryland
