Al Fresco in Baltimore: Everything Tastes Better Outside
Fresh air makes everything better. Whether you’re at home, at a restaurant, or a food truck, eating under the beautiful sun or the dazzling stars adds a new dimension to any meal. On August 31, get outside for National Eat Outside Day, and enjoy some of the amazing outdoor dining...
READ ARTICLEWhere to Find the Best Cocktails in Baltimore
Why limit happiness to an hour? Celebrate National Cocktail Day this Friday, March 24th. Time for Cocktail O’Clock In case you didn’t know, cocktails are considered delectable concoctions of at least three ingredients. Typically, they contain spirits, juices, flavored syrups, tonic waters, bitters, and more. Observe this National Cocktail Day...
READ ARTICLEHonor Black History Month in Baltimore by Supporting Local Black-owned Businesses
What is Black History Month? In 1925, Carter G. Woodson founded Black History Week to address the institutional oppression and prejudices that African-American individuals experienced within the U.S. The Week encouraged the celebration of Black culture, activism, and post-colonial educational materials that addressed African-American History. Fifty years later, one week...
READ ARTICLECelebrating Valentine’s Day in Baltimore
Valentine’s Day is one of the most commonly celebrated holidays in the world, bringing together lovey-dovey couples and proposals of all kinds. While there are multiple saints named Valentine or Valentinus that the holiday could have been named after, all of these saints were martyred during ancient Roman times. Regardless,...
READ ARTICLEFebruary Events in Baltimore
Want to get out during the shortest month of the year? Baltimore has you covered with these fun-filled events! Cocoa-Nuts About Chocolate Every chocolate lover believes that 7 days without any chocolate makes one weak. Valentine’s Day Makers’ Market Cross Street’s Valentine’s Day Makers’ Market is on Saturday, February 12th....
READ ARTICLEEating Healthy in Baltimore
The new year typically brings with it a whole new set of goals for ways that we can change our lives for the better. One resolution that continually pops up again and again for many people is to start focusing on healthy eating. Sometimes, it can be hard to have...
READ ARTICLECelebrating National Drink Beer Day in Baltimore
Yes, you read that correctly—National Drink Beer Day is in fact a holiday! Every year on September 28, beer connoisseurs and more partake by visiting breweries, trying new brews, and of course, drinking great beer! Union Wharf residents, if you are looking to celebrate this holiday with friends and family,...
READ ARTICLECelebrating National Cheeseburger Day in Baltimore: Happy Burg-Day!
Have a whopping good National Cheeseburger Day! National Cheeseburger Day falls on Saturday, September 18th, this year. It’s commonly believed that the traditional “burger” dates back to the 1920s. After dropping a slice of American cheese in 1926, Lionel Sternberger accidentally invented the cheeseburger. LA restaurant O’Dell’s, however, also claims...
READ ARTICLEUnion Wharf Residents: National Pizza Party Day is Just Around the Corner!
We can thank Italian immigrants for bringing pizza to the United States. Baked bread with toppings has been around since 10,000 BC. Over time, it has developed and traveled to countries all over the world! As a now favorite American dish, celebrate National Pizza Party Day this Friday, May 21st!...
READ ARTICLECelebrate National Mimosa Day in Baltimore
Grab a glass, pop some champagne, mix your favorite juice and voila! You have one of the easiest, most delicious and most popular American Brunch favorites: a Mimosa! Celebrate National Mimosa Day in Baltimore on May 16. Dating back to the 1920s, the mimosa is believed to have originated from...
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