Food & Dining - baltimoresun.com

El Paraiso's Mexican standards and specialties are a hit

By Kit Waskom Pollard, Special To The Baltimore Sun — Wed, 23 May 2012 16:11:16 GMT

Conservative and daring diners alike will find something to savor

Conservative and daring diners alike will find something to savor.

Lunch for $10 or Less: Corned Beef Factory

By Matthew F. Lallo, Special To The Baltimore Sun — Sun, 20 May 2012 19:33:34 GMT

New Highlandtown restaurant holds its own

New Highlandtown restaurant holds its own.

Kettle Hill ably rides the farm-to-table wave

By Richard Gorelick , The Baltimore Sun — Sat, 19 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

The restaurant gets its inspiration from Theodore Roosevelt — and Woodberry Kitchen

The Power Plant Live restaurant gets its inspiration from Woodberry Kitchen.

Alladin Kabob's secret? Sophisticated spices

By Kit Waskom Pollard, Special To The Baltimore Sun — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:35:00 GMT

In former Abacrombie space, you'll find Middle Eastern fare, made with care

In former Abacrombie space, you'll find Middle Eastern fare, made with care.

Lunch for $10 or Less: Luigi's Italian Deli

By Matthew F. Lallo, Special To The Baltimore Sun — Sun, 13 May 2012 20:18:39 GMT

New Hampden eatery/market has sumptuous sandwiches like the Isabella

New Hampden eatery/market has sumptuous sandwiches like the Isabella.

Steam pots shine at Plug Ugly's

By Richard Gorelick , The Baltimore Sun — Sat, 12 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Most of the menu feels like bar food, but there are some attempts at creativity

Most of the menu feels like bar food, but there are some attempts at creativity.

With Timothy Dean Burger, beleaguered chef finds his niche

By Kit Waskom Pollard, Special To The Baltimore Sun — Fri, 11 May 2012 11:33:00 GMT

Pizzas, burgers, milkshakes at mall eatery are white tablecloth-quality

Timothy Dean may have finally found his niche — and it's at the mall.

With new location, Mango Grove bears fruit

By Richard Gorelick , The Baltimore Sun — Fri, 04 May 2012 21:05:00 GMT

In Columbia, hearty, spicy Indian food — and a few rough edges

In Columbia, hearty, spicy Indian food — and a few rough edges.

Brio Tuscan Grille energizes a moribund downtown space

By Richard Gorelick , The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 03 May 2012 19:25:59 GMT

While bumpy, the menu suits tourists and convention clientele

While bumpy, the menu suits tourists and convention clientele.

Appetizers and wine are the stars at Bread and Circuses

By Kit Waskom Pollard, Special To The Baltimore Sun — Wed, 02 May 2012 14:36:00 GMT

At new Towson spot, service, entrees still need tweaking

At new Towson spot, service, entrees still need tweaking.

Adventurous food, friendly service at 1542 Gastropub

By Kit Waskom Pollard, Special to The Baltimore Sun — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:02:00 GMT

The cuisine is expertly executed at this Federal Hill restaurant

The cuisine is expertly executed at this Federal Hill restaurant.

Lunch for $10 or Less: Village Square Cafe

By Matthew F. Lallo, Special To The Baltimore Sun — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:03:00 GMT

Hand-carved turkey club carefully layered with quality ingredients

Hand-carved turkey club carefully layered with quality ingredients.

Silo.5% adds just enough substance to its style

By Richard Gorelick , The Baltimore Sun — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

The views are stellar at this sister restaurant to Hampden's 13.5%

The views are stellar at this sister restaurant to Hampden's 13.5%.

You can feel the love at Nora's Kabob

By Kit Waskom Pollard, Special To The Baltimore Sun — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:00:07 GMT

Two brothers' passion for Middle Eastern cuisine comes through at Ellicott City restaurant

Two brothers' passion for Middle Eastern cuisine comes through at Ellicott City restaurant.

Lunch for $10 or Less: DiPasquale's

By Matthew F. Lallo, Special To The Baltimore Sun — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:50:00 GMT

Tuna diavolo is a tasty, filling treat

Tuna diavolo is a tasty, filling treat.

Tooloulou brings Cajun flavors, southern hospitality to Hamilton

By Kit Waskom Pollard, Special To The Baltimore Sun — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 15:55:02 GMT

Chef Shawn Lagergren, who co-owns Hamilton's new Cajun spot, Tooloulou, has cooking in his blood.

A flight of competent cuisine at Red Parrot Asian Bistro

By Richard Gorelick , The Baltimore Sun — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 19:32:00 GMT

Diverse fare soars, but service stumbles at McHenry Row restaurant

Diverse fare soars, but service stumbles at McHenry Row restaurant

Turkish delights amid humdrum decor at Rudy's Mediterranean Grill

By Kit Waskom Pollard, Special to the Baltimore Sun — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:47:00 GMT

The service may be sluggish but the food is worth a visit

The service may be sluggish but the food is worth a visit

Heavy Seas Alehouse takes a winning tack

By Richard Gorelick , The Baltimore Sun — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT

At new Little Italy restaurant, drink and food menus are buoyed by beer

At new Little Italy restaurant, drink and food menus are buoyed by beer.

Frank's Pizza & Pasta makes you feel like family

By Kit Waskom Pollard, Special To The Baltimore Sun — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 11:28:00 GMT

Friendly staff, traditional recipes help Overlea spot rise above the rest

Friendly staff, traditional recipes help Overlea spot rise above the rest.

With dinner service, Spoons is an oasis in rowdy Federal Hill

By Kit Waskom Pollard, Special To The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 11:57:00 GMT

Longtime breakfast staple now has global comfort foods, served at a later hour

Longtime breakfast staple now has global comfort foods, served at a later hour.

Manor Tavern proves that slow and steady wins the race

By Richard Gorelick , The Baltimore Sun — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT

New owners take care in updating the restaurant in the heart of horse country

New owners take care in updating the restaurant in the heart of horse country.

Yum's Asian Bistro lives up to its name

By Kit Waskom Pollard, Special To The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Tasty, traditional Chinese-American favorites in a sophisticated space

Tasty, traditional Chinese-American favorites in a sophisticated space.

Tavern on the Square still shaping up

By Richard Gorelick , The Baltimore Sun — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 18:29:00 GMT

Canton restaurant needs time to tackle its ambitious menu

Canton restaurant needs time to tackle its ambitious menu.

Innovative cuisine, sophisticated wine list at VIN 909

By Kit Waskom Pollard, Special To The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 13:18:00 GMT

Annapolis restaurant serves creative dishes made from local ingredients

Annapolis restaurant serves creative dishes made from local ingredients.