Autumn is almost here, and Pikesville will celebrate its arrival in style—just as the community does every year! Make the quick 15-minute drive to be part of the Pikesville Fall Festival this weekend. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, The Shops at Quarry Lake will host a lineup of fall fun for guests of…
Jul
30
2019
Owings Mills experienced such a growth spurt in the ‘90s (an influx of about 24,000 residents) that its parks and recreation department decided they needed to create more outdoor space to accommodate the newcomers. That’s why they established Northwest Regional Park, a 322-acre enclave on the western fringes of Owings Mills. The sprawling park boasts many…
Jul
18
2019
When you hear “crepes,” you might think of a sweet creation stuffed with bananas and Nutella. The creative chefs at Sofi’s Crepes are here to shatter your preconceived notions about what a crepe should be. Although you will find the banana-and-Nutella crepe on the menu—AKA the “Nutty Banana”—it also encompasses a huge variety of other…
Jul
15
2019
The classic crawfish boil makes its way from New Orleans to Owings Mills at the just-opened Rock & Toss Crab House. True to Southern tradition, customers can build their own boils from the bottom up, and then the kitchen team steams them in a plastic bag. Your server will bring the entire bag to your table—you’re…
Jun
27
2019
If you’re lucky enough to have some outdoor space, you’ll definitely want to take full advantage of it this time of year! But if you haven’t taken the time to dress up your outdoor space in a pretty and practical way, you might not want to spend a lot of time there. Try these tips…
Jun
04
2019
If you haven’t been converted to a Trader Joe’s shopper yet, it’s really only a matter of time. Much more than your average grocery store, Trader Joe’s is mix of a gourmet food shop, organic grocer and standard shop — the store truly sells a little bit of everything. The aroma of fresh flowers will…
May
16
2019
For most people, Target needs no introduction. The beloved megastore is a true one-stop shop for groceries, home goods, beauty products — you name it, there’s pretty much nothing you can’t find at Target. In recent years, Target has become well-known for its lines of home goods. For new apartment renters, Target has multiple lines…
Apr
30
2019
There’s a reason why many think of Cinco de Mayo as the unofficial start to summer. Warm weather and Mexican food go hand in hand, especially when paired with an icy margarita or fruity sangria. Get your fill of top-shelf Mexican drinks and all of the perfectly paired authentic specialties at Mezcal Mexican Restaurant &…
Apr
23
2019
Want to make something taste better? Put a little hummus on it. Perhaps that doesn’t work for everything, but it sure adds a lot of flavor to the Mediterranean dishes at Hummus Corner. This fast-casual spot has a couple of varieties of their signature chick pea spread, and you can get it straight with pita,…
Mar
28
2019
Linwoods bills itself as one of the finest restaurants in greater Baltimore, and it’s not difficult to see why. The dining room oozes old school charm and ambiance, with rich hardwood surfaces, crisp white tablecloths, and staff members who have honed their craft through decades of practice. Local restaurant critics praise the classic steakhouse menu,…