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Parts & Labor is now closed, but the bar will be open Wed-Sun for the next 60 days. The bar will serve drinks and a changing food menu, which will be posted daily on their Instagram. Specials could include a fish fry or whole pig roast(!)

Salt Tavern is closing on August 13th (Joanna Sullivan, Baltimore Business Journal). It will become a special events venue.

Definitely a place that deserves more love when it's on. The lobster purses are excellent, but I thought the showstealer was an eggplant puree served with a few dishes, rich, smoky, and sweet, and according to our waiter prepared fresh by Chef Yannick over several hours each day. Most entrees combined a perfect classically cooked protein with an interesting and visually stunning accompaniment, such as lamb saddle with a mini mushroom and zucchini cake, or seared scallions and turbot with pea coulis and morels. Wonderful elevated French bistro fare in a quaint Bethesda townhome; the second story dining room, complete with decorative kitchen, felt like we were guests at a dinner party.

The Fed Hill location in Baltimore is very solid, mostly known for their build-your-own-burger menu and rotating exotic meats (wild boar, alligator, kangaroo, etc.). I'm usually happy with their regular beef patty on a pretzel bun. One quibble is they upcharge to substitute any side for the default chips, which is a bit galling when you paid $3.50 extra for a "house salad" consisting of nothing more than chopped up burger toppings.

Not sure what I'm bringing yet, but I'll definitely be there! The tomato tasting sounds fantastic.

Reaching into the past here, but there's a Maiwand Grill with locations in Baltimore and Burtonsville, which seems to be unaffiliated with Maiwand Kabob (5 area locations) as far as I can tell. That said, the Maiwand Grill in Baltimore City is a fantastic restaurant. The hummus and pumpkin with ground beef were on point, and the kabob entrees are amazing deals for the amount and quality of food (~$10 with bread, rice, salad, and spicy green chutney). The kofta kabob and chicken malai (marinated in sour cream and butter with ginger, garlic and fresh coriander leaves) kabobs I tried are incredibly tender and flavorful. The chicken malai, in particular, is dry grilled but still juicy, with a nice mild herby flavor that pairs great with the chutney. Definitely will be my go to whenever I'm in the Hippodrome/Royal Farms Arena area.

Jack's Bistro closed in January (Wesley Case, baltimoresun.com). Chef Ted Stelzenmuller opened The Regal Beagle cocktail bar in its place in April, and is running his new restaurant Blair's on Hudson nearby.

Alewife closed on June 16, 2018.

What a f***ing save.

As a proud former Laurel resident, I've been remiss in not spreading the word about this gem. Tacqueria Los Primos seems to be fairly new, with Yelp reviews spanning back to 2016, as I regretfully hadn't heard of it before moving away. They were packed out the door with hispanic families when I went on a Saturday night, which is of course how I knew they would be good. Part of this is their layout, where you order at a counter directly facing the entrance before getting a number and making your way to a table, which creates a logjam between people coming in and out; nevertheless, the place was popping. Four tacos will run you 8 dollars, and they come loaded with cilantro and onions, with radishes, limes, and interestingly enough thick cucumber slices on the side. The tacos themselves were rock solid (think I had al pastor, lengua, tripe, and chorizo). Other customers seemed to be enjoying their tortas, quesadillas, enchiladas, and other staples. Delicious, authentic, cheap, big portions, what's not to like? Just the fact that I can't pick this up on the way home every night anymore.

Love the food, drinks, and vibe of this place. Happy hour (weekdays from 5-7) is $4 off queso and margaritas. Get there early, because this place can fill up in a flash. The queso and homemade chips are a match made heaven, even if I needed a fork to scrape the last bits of crispy cheese crust from the pan. The cochinita pibil tacos were the best version of those I've had, and the lengua holds its own against any tacqueria in the area. My only quibble is that their tacos could benefit from a second tortilla, as they can fall apart if you let the liquids stew (my fault for not eating the huitlacoche faster). Both flavors of ceviche I tried (Sinaloese and Aguachile Rojo) were excellent, bright flavors and fresh seafood. These come with even more chips so be careful about filling up too early - we ended up with with an entire untouched tray.

"Fork & Wrench has closed in Canton" by Sarah Meehan on baltimoresun.com

"Corner Restaurant and Charcuterie Bar in Hampden to close after tonight" by Wesley Case on baltimoresun.com

I like taking the long view too, but the 9-1 all-time series record is pretty painful. Hoping this is the start of a really good 30 year stretch against them 😁

I think Sato would benefit from a more defined role and playing time, I feel like he should have earned it with his play this season. At the same time, he's been too passive and unconfident in the playoffs, and Lawson has been solid (at least we're not benching him for Tim Frazier). Still, like Otto, I feel like Sato can contribute in a variety of ways and should be utilized more than he has been; by advanced metrics, he was one of the Wizard's 5 best players this season. Playing Wall entire halves at a time isn't going to work in the long run, as Game 7 in Boston showed last year. But maybe it will be what we need to get past Toronto. Excited for Game 5, this one is pivotal!

Fourth time's the charm (this era)? I've seen this story so many times before, and yet somehow there's always still hope... Great series win though, the PK and Holtby were locked in. Just need to stay out of the box next round (extra challenging with the typical Pens series refs) and stay aggressive. The Penguins' D and goaltending are as vulnerable as I've ever seen them, but if we get the lead I'm terrified of the inevitable turtling and "bad luck" goals to follow. Just stay consistent and play your game boys. One of these days...

Ekiben is incredible at community outreach. It seems like at just about any event or gathering in Baltimore (and even a few down in DC), you'll find the Ekiben stall slinging their buns. With regular pop-ups and collaborations with other popular restaurants and an active social media presence, Ekiben has really made itself known in the Baltimore food community. Pretty cool for a place with a single brick and mortar location. I agree with the Shophouse comparison, very good asian fusion that is accessible and tasty. However, while I'm always happy to eat their food, I've also never really made a special effort to eat there. I think part of it is the portioning; at $9 for an oversized bun, it's a little too small for a full meal, but ordering two would feel like way too much. Like you said, the baos can also be a bit messy to eat, so maybe I just need to try their rice bowls next time. Definitely a great snack food, though, so maybe it makes perfect sense that you can find their stall all over.

Both the restaurant and cafe are now called Sweet 27. The restaurant now has a liquor license and offers beer, wine, and spirits. The food remains gluten-free, although the drinks may not be. May 15, 2014 - "Meet 27 is now Sweet 27" by Richard Gorelick on baltimoresun.com

The Columbia location has closed, Roland Park location is still open. Jan 29, 2018 - "Petit Louis in Columbia closing to become Roman trattoria" by Sarah Meehan on baltimoresun.com

Dec 29, 2017 - "Metropolitan to Close in Federal Hill at the End of the Year" by Kevin Lynch on southbmore.com

"Wine Market Bistro to Close Its Dining Room in Locust Point" by Kevin Lynch on southbmore.com The dining room closed on March 18, 2018, but the bar and liquor store remain open.

"Bluegrass Tavern Closes in South Baltimore" by Kevin Lynch on southbmore.com

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"Aggio, Bryan Voltaggio's Last Restaurant in Baltimore, Has Closed" by Sarah Meehan on baltimoresun.com

Gnocco offers a small menu of seasonal Spanish and Italian-inspired small plates, a few house-made pastas, and one or two larger entrees. Everything we had was very good. Grilled Spanish Octopus was a standout, a few pieces of charred meaty octopus leg served with garlic puree, salsa verde, and roasted potatoes that soaked up the juices beautifully. Pastas are available in half-portions (and actually half-priced), though I would have happily finished a full plate of the chicken liver agnolotti or ricotta cavatelli with braised pork cheek. The restaurant is small and cozy, mostly full on the Wednesday night we went. This is a great neighborhood spot to enjoy some delicious and beautifully constructed small dishes at a reasonable price.