The coming week is set to bring warmth and enjoyment to Baltimore, featuring a variety of spirited events along with numerous new fall menu items. Here’s a preview of what to expect:
Openings & Announcements
Following a successful pop-up last week, Porto Pizza is excited to announce its permanent Saturday residency at Hello Trouble in Hamilton.
Pepper House has arrived at R. House as a new permanent vendor. To celebrate its grand opening on Saturday evening, guests can enjoy complimentary dan dan noodles along with Chinese music and dance performances.
Giving Back with Oysters
October marks both National Seafood Month and Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In support of these observances, Rusty Scupper will be donating a portion of sales to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation for every Pink Lady oyster purchased.
Baltimore Taco Festival
On October 10 and 11, Power Plant Live! will become a haven for taco enthusiasts as it hosts the highly anticipated Baltimore Taco Festival. This ticketed event will feature more than 30 food vendors offering tacos and other delectable treats, margarita bars, a tequila expo area, family-friendly activities, and much more.
Witch-tober at Sally O’s
Sally O’s will kick off a month of witch-themed events starting on Monday, October 12, featuring a craft night. Patrons are invited to join for dinner and drinks while creating a fragrant cinnamon broom.
Heritage at John Brown’s
For fans of the now-closed Heritage Smokehouse, there is good news. On Thursday, the team will be hosting a pop-up at John Brown General & Butchery. While plans for a permanent location at John Brown’s are underway, in the meantime, diners can look forward to their outstanding smoked meats and more during these pop-ups around the area.
Spirit Series at Silver Queen
On Thursday, Silver Queen Café will hold a seasonal installment of its Spirit Series cocktail dinners. The evening will feature a thoughtfully crafted three-course meal with seasonal ingredients, including dishes such as roasted pumpkin salad and roast pork loin paired with habanero mushroom cream sauce, alongside cocktails and samples from Catoctin Creek Distilling.
Nigerian American Festival at Guinness
From October 16 to 18, Guinness will collaborate with The Nigerian Center to host a celebration of Nigerian culture. Given that Nigeria stands as one of the largest consumers of Guinness globally, this partnership not only honors that connection but also showcases the rich food, arts, and entertainment from Nigeria.
OktoBEARfest
The well-loved annual OktoBEARfest at the Maryland Zoo will kick off on the evening of Friday, October 16, and continue throughout the day on Saturday, featuring a variety of seasonal beers and ciders.
Fall Flavors
With autumn in full swing, restaurants across town are unveiling their new fall menus.
The latest fall menu at Miss Shirley’s brings back beloved dishes such as crab soup and chicken and corn chowder, along with seasonal drinks like the Caramel Cider Crush.
At Bluebird Cocktail Room, the fall spirit is captured in a cocktail featuring local squash, combined with Catoctin Creek Applejack, ginger, lemon, and honey in the returning Squash Sidecar.
Johnny’s has rolled out its October specials which include the delightful cookie of the month – an apple butter whoopie pie.
The Corner Pantry’s new offerings feature dishes like a fire-roasted sweet potato salad incorporating pepitas, kale, and a mustard vinaigrette.
Charleston is celebrating mushroom season with dishes like white truffle fettuccine enhanced with royal trumpet mushrooms and aged Reggiano.
Thames Street Oyster House has introduced an enticing new dessert menu featuring selections such as apple and walnut crostada and spiced pumpkin crème brûlée.
Clavel is celebrating the changing seasons with a new cocktail inspired by autumn – a bitter mezcalita.
The Manor Tavern features a variety of seasonal dishes on its menu, including butternut squash soup and pork tacos.
Additionally, Sotto Sopra is introducing a seasonal dish: roasted pumpkin risotto served with scallops satimbocca.
Cosima’s fall menu now includes dishes such as duck ravioli paired with crispy kale.
Seasonal cocktails at Ryleigh’s feature enticing options like a pumpkin spice espresso martini and an Aperol spritz based on apple cider.
Planning for the Future
Mark your calendars for the following events:
October 21: Chef Carlos Raba at Boordy Vineyards
October 22: Wine Dinner at Seppia
October 24: Culinary Walking Tour of Greenmount Cemetery
