Articles by Liz Rapoport

Our top picks for where to clink your margarita glasses....

Where to Find the 5 Best Margaritas in Baltimore

Cinco de Mayo sips

by Liz Rapoport in Liquor

Cinco de Mayo has been known to cause the innate urge to drink margaritas at eve...

Orioles Brew: Craft Beer Options at Camden Yards

Camden Yards has fully embraced the craft brew revolution -- it shows with even ...

Top Irish Bars in Baltimore

Raise your glasses this month and toast Saint Patrick, a patron saint of Ireland...

New Years Eve Parties Across Baltimore

Raise your glass to celebrate the new year in Baltimore at any one of these fabu...

5 Holiday and Winter Cocktails to Get Merry With in Baltimore

Add some spice to your life this winter with any of these Baltimore cocktails av...

Baltimore's 5 Best Local Beers for Winter

by Liz Rapoport in Beer

Now that December is upon us, get out in search of some new favorites as well as...

Happy Hour Crawl: Charles Street in Mount Vernon

Whether you want a lounge, neighborhood restaurant, or brewpub atmosphere for ha...

Bars and Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving in Baltimore

Now that the Ravens will be making a special appearance on a television on Thank...

Five Hot Drinks to Warm Your Soul

Warm you up from the inside

Warm your hands with one of these delicious beverages served hot....

Eight Bars in Baltimore Where You Can Get Your Game On

Add a twist to your drinking routine by visiting one of these bars that provide ...

Hard Rock Cafe Reopens With a Bang

At the beginning of October the Hard Rock Cafe in the Inner Harbor of Baltimore ...

Halloween Parties and Events in Baltimore

Halloween is the only time of the year when lions, tigers and bears can take on ...

Baltimore Beer Week, October 18-27

by Liz Rapoport in Beer

From October 18-27 Baltimore beer lovers, brewers, and the like join together to...

6 Baltimore Fall Cocktails to Try Right Now

Prepare your taste buds for the cocktails of fall, a collection of drinks that i...

Happy Hour Crawl: Canton Tuesdays

Follow our custom Canton bar crawl and upgrade your ordinary work day to an extr...

BBQ and Brew: Mission BBQ Opens in Canton Crossing

This past Friday we checked out the sneak preview event for Mission BBQ and quic...

5 Must-Visit Hidden Bars in Baltimore

Taking a stroll on a Friday or Saturday night in search of a bar off of Baltimor...

7 Best Baltimore Local Beers for Fall

Click through the slideshow to see seven of our favorite autumn additions on bee...

Baltimore's Best Ravens-Themed Sips

Now that the Ravens are in full swing, check out these purple potions around tow...

Maryland Craft Beer Week, September 8-14

The Maryland Craft Beer Alliance is hosting the first annual Maryland Craft Beer...

Fall Preview: 7 Bar and Restaurant Openings in Baltimore

Plot your course through the new openings in Baltimore this Fall....

Where to Drink on Labor Day Weekend in Baltimore

Spend your extended weekend at any one of these Baltimore events....

Who Let the Dogs Out: 8 Bars Where You Can Drink With Rover in Baltimore

Grab the leash, your canine companion and a happy hour drink at one of these loc...

Drink Right: 7 Healthy or Low-Cal Drinks in Baltimore

Check out these fresh-made cocktail options that will refresh your palate withou...

6 Places to Pair Your Drink With Lobster in Baltimore

This summer, pair your lobster dinner with some delicious drinks....

Cool Down: 10 Baltimore Bars With Great Air Conditioning

We picked ten of the best bars for cooling off in the city. What are your faves?...

The Yard Reopens in Inner Harbor With Self-Serve Taps

This summer, The Yard reopened in the Marriott Camden Yards, and it has certainl...

8 Essential Hangover Cures in Baltimore

Starting your weekend morning hair-of-the-dog style can take the edge off of the...

25th Annual Best of Baltimore Party, August 1

Celebrate the best of what Baltimore has to offer with Baltimore Magazine, and g...

Millstone Cellars: Artisanal Ciders With Maryland Heritage

Trend watch!

Head to Monkton to explore a grist-mill turned cidery and meadery that is celebr...

Closings: 5 Bars to Bid Farewell in Baltimore

Raise your glass in memory of these great hangouts closing their doors in Baltim...

Independence Day: Where to Celebrate July 4th in Baltimore

This Thursday, fireworks will fly throughout the city, but the Independence Day ...

Where to Find Boozy Milkshakes in Baltimore

These Baltimore bars are adding a spiked twist to a classic drink....

5 Best Baltimore Area Bars for Celebrity Sightings

Our city's most celebrated individuals are constantly out and about at local bar...

Bars with Purse Hooks in Baltimore

Put down your bag and pick up a drink....

Warm Weather Brew: 7 Local Beers Perfect for Summer

Seven of our favorite local brews for the summer season....

Summer Preview: 5 Bars to Look Forward To

Bars and restaurants opening and reopening throughout Baltimore this summer....

5 Hot Cocktail Trends in Baltimore

From cocktails with a fizz to plus sized beverages, here are five trends we see ...

Where to Drink on Memorial Day Weekend in Baltimore

Whether at a backyard BBQ, beer garden, or one of these great events we know you...

Best Bars for Sushi and a Drink in Baltimore

Whether you prefer nigiri, sashimi, maki or a specialty roll you can enjoy a qua...

Bottles and Barrels: New Cocktails at B&O American Brasserie

Get excited for barrel-aged cocktails and carbonated bottled booze....

Wit & Wisdom Debuts New Spring Cocktails and Outdoor Seating

Celebrate the warmer weather with a drink off the Spring Concoctions list at Wit...

Best Tap Lists in Baltimore

A great tap list is the answer to most drinking-related questions....

Celebrity Drinks: Favorite Sips of 7 Baltimore Celebrities

At the end of the day, celebrity status or not, everyone has a go-to beverage th...

Ninth Annual Fells Point Privateer Festival, April 19-21

Honor the maritime history of Fells Point and celebrate the pirate fantasy of sa...

Top 10 Places to Drink Outdoors in Baltimore

Check out 10 of our favorite places to enjoy sipping in the sun....

Fourth Annual Bunny Bar Hop in Fells Point, March 30

This Easter weekend hop, don't crawl, to 10 of your favorite Fells Point bars fo...

Crawl Baltimore: Perfecting the Pub Crawl

Alex Belush has set out to perfect the time honored tradition of the bar crawl i...

Baltimore Bars Winning With Technology

In honor of SxSW, we would like to recognize a few Baltimore bars and restaurant...

Must-Visit Cocktail Bars in 9 Baltimore Neighborhoods

We sipped our way through the city to bring you the best cocktail offerings from...

The Prime Rib Opens at Maryland Live Casino

The Maryland Live Prime Rib is open for business with a more contemporary vibe t...

Full Tilt Brewing: There's a New Brewer in Town

Ready your taste buds Baltimore, Full Tilt Brewing is taking the city by storm w...

5 Baltimore Restaurant Week Picks with Great Drinks

Follow our guide to make an educated decision on where to grab the best drinks w...

Bartender Chat: PABU's Nick Jones on the Making of a Seasonal Cocktail Menu

Our love of winter cocktail menus led to a conversation to learn about the creat...

2013 Preview: 4 Bars to Look Forward to

Here are four bars and restaurants that we are looking forward to adding to our ...

New Year: Five Drink Baltimore Resolutions for 2013

Here are five resolutions that you should add to your list in 2013 to get the ul...

Baltimore's 10 Hottest Bars of 2012

The drink and food-savvy, adventurous Baltimorean was thriving in 2012 with this...

Where to Celebrate New Year's Eve 2013 in Baltimore

Where will you end up clinking your glass? Check out highlights from all around ...

A Unique Spirit, Sake Makes Its Way Into Baltimore

Get ready Baltimore, sake is storming onto the beverage scene and may be coming ...

J. Paul's Debuts New Brunch Cocktail: The Sparkling Sauce

J. Paul's on the inner harbor debuted a delicious new brunch cocktail this month...

Baltimore Brew: Top 5 New Local Beers of 2012

2012 produced some very notable new local beers, some of which will be seen agai...

Heavy Seas Beer Changes: Rebranding, Cans and More Cask Ale

Baltimore's beer gets an upgrade

This coming January the brewing community can expect some more big changes from ...

Celebrate: 5 Places to Hold Your Office Party in Baltimore

'Tis the season to appreciate the winter weather, see family and friends, and ha...

The Americana Hosts A Week of Events for Veterans Day

Veterans find a home in Canton

Run by a US Marine, The Americana is hosting a series of events leading up to Ve...

Boordy Vineyards Sunday Soups in the Cellar

Soups in the Cellar happens every Sunday from 1-5 PM in November and should be s...

Gordon Biersch Opens in Harbor East

Gordon Biersch opened the latest addition in its brewery and restaurant collecti...

Mother's Grille Hosts Second Annual Charm City Wing Wars, October 28

On Sunday, October 28 from 2-6 PM, Mother’s Federal Hill Grill is hosting the ...

Baltimore Beer Week Guide: 16 Don't-Miss Events

From October 19-28 Baltimore beer lovers and brewers celebrate the best of the b...

Five Must-Try Fall Cocktails in Baltimore

Many of our favorite spots around town are switching up their cocktail offerings...

A Sneak Peek at Peabody Heights Brewery and the Edgar Allan Poe Series

Peabody Heights Brewery will open in late October with an expansion of the Edgar...

Fells Point Fun Festival, October 6-7

The festival was originally started as a fundraiser to raise awareness about Fel...

Ryleigh's OysterFest Takes Over Cross Street on October 4, 6 & 7

This year marks the 6th anniversary of Ryleigh's Oyster Bar's popular OysterFest...

Autumn Beer: Five Local Baltimore Brews for Fall

The onset of autumn welcomes one of the most exciting times for a beer-lover; th...

Baltimore Book Festival: Where to Grab Drinks

The Baltimore Book Festival is a Mt Vernon tradition that is being celebrated fr...

Heavy Seas Hosts Pyrates, Pigs & Pints, September 15

Heavy Seas brewery will make a beer and bacon lover's dream into reality. ...

Fall Preview: 7 Openings and Reopenings in Baltimore

Looking to the second half of 2012, there are many exciting openings and reopeni...

Shiso Tavern

With the introduction of Shiso Tavern to Baltimore, a void has been filled on Ca...

Maryland Wine Festival, September 15-16

The Maryland Wine Festival will display the best of Maryland's wineries on Septe...

Labor Day: Grand Prix or Maryland State Fair?

This Labor Day holiday there are two huge Maryland events taking over the city: ...

A Close Look at Heavy Seas Brewery

Heavy Seas brewery offers Saturday tours and tastings that give an in-depth look...

20 Maryland Breweries & Brewpubs To Visit

Maryland has a large collection of breweries and brew pubs that provide great de...

DuClaw's 5th Annual Real Ale Festival, Sept 8

Enjoy unlimited samples of cask-conditioned ales from 20 renowned craft brewerie...

First Thursdays Concerts in the Park

A long standing Mt. Vernon tradition, First Thursdays, continues its Concerts in...

Baltimore Magazine's Best of Baltimore, Aug 16

The time has arrived to acknowledge and celebrate the best of Charm City with th...

London 2012 Summer Olympics Food & Drink Specials in Baltimore

Tons of bars across the city will air the Olympic games from July 27 to August 1...

Baltimore Restaurant Week: 6 Picks With Great Drinks

More than 75 restaurants are participating in the prix fixe deals, and we know w...

Free 401 Drinks at Cocktails and Dreams, Aug 15

The debut of the new signature Baltimore cocktail is being hosted by the Downtow...

Independence Day: July 4 Celebrations in Baltimore

Happy birthday, America

From the Star-Spangled Sailabration to July 4 festivities, patriotism is not in ...

RA Sushi Rolls Out Summer Menu: Skinny Cocktails & A Watermelon Pairing

With new skinny cocktails and a major menu overhaul, RA Sushi has stepped up its...

Summertime Sips: 10 Cocktails to Try Now

The summer sun has been known to cause a cocktail craving that can only be satis...

The New BYOB: Be Your Own Bartender at Townhouse Kitchen + Bar

Trying out the tap tables

We tried out the new tap tables at the Harbor East spot, and liked what we found...

10 Best Baltimore Bars for Summer

Summertime begs for outdoor fun, sunglasses and refreshing drinks in all varieti...

Summer Solstice Festival & After Party, June 16

Head to the waterfront to enjoy arts and craft vendors, live entertainment, chil...

Of Love & Regret: Ales and Burgers in Brewer's Hill

The Brewer's Hill bar combines the great Baltimore-based minds of Brian Strumke ...

Pay Your Beer Debts with BeerGivr

Recently named Best New Startup in Baltimore, BeerGivr is changing the way we pa...

Showcase of Nations Ethnic Festivals 2012 Calendar Guide

Baltimore's highly-anticipated Festival Season, highlighting the many ethnic her...

BB&T Presents Brew at the Zoo, May 26-27

Taste 50+ beers amongst the lions, tigers, and bears at the Baltimore Zoo May 26...

Wine 102: Wine and Cheese Pairings at Bin 604, May 19

Have you ever wondered what is so special about wine and cheese paired together?...

A Kinetic Eve with Mr. Rain's Fun House

by Liz Rapoport in Liquor

On May 4, in the spirit of the Cinco de Mayo-themed Kinetic Sculpture Race, Mr. ...

First Thursdays Concerts in the Park Start May 3

First Thursdays Concert in the Park kicks off this Thursday with Joe Louis Walke...

Jazz and Blues Wine and Arts Festival

Head to Federal Hill on June 3 for the Jazz & Blues Wine & Art Festival featurin...

Baltimore Beer Babes' 1st Meet & Greet at Max's, May 16

Come meet a group of Baltimore women who are involved in the brew industry. ...

14th Annual Baltimore Kinetic Sculpture Race, May 5

On May 5th the Kinetic Sculpture race kicks off at the American Visionary Arts M...

Kinetic Sculpture Race Reception & Fundraiser at Mr. Rain's, May 4

On Friday, May 4, 2012, Mr. Rain's Fun House will host a Cinco de Mayo themed di...

Celebrate VegWeek With Great Drinks, April 23-29

If you have ever wondered what it would be like to go veggies-only, April 23–2...

1st Annual Charm City Beer Wars

On Sunday, April 22nd a winner will be crowned as the best craft beer in Marylan...

Peabody Heights Brewery Brings Beer Making Back to Baltimore City

The opening of the new Peabody Heights Brewery will mark the first new location ...

Mex's 6th Birthday Blowout, April 20-21

Mex is having a two-day sixth birthday celebration featuring 5 cent Cuervo shots...

BaltiBrew's ChiliBrew Cook-Off & Fundraiser, April 22

To dig into some of the best home cooking and homebrewing around, save the date ...

Holiday 4/20 at Flying Dog Brewery, April 20

Flying Dog Brewery invites you to their holiday celebration on April 20 with liv...

Dempsey's Brewpub at Camden Yards Opens April 6

House-brewed beers coming soon

The Orioles and their concessionaire are bringing some local variety into the pa...

Weekend Picks, 3/22-3/25

What to do this weekend

by Liz Rapoport in Events

What to do this weekend: luau party, food truck rally, BBQ beerfest and more....

Weekend Picks, St. Patrick's Day Edition, 3/15-3/18

What to do this weekend

by Liz Rapoport in Events

What to do this weekend...

Weekend Picks, 3/8-3/11

What to do this weekend

by Liz Rapoport in Events

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