FRESH Screening at The Senator Theater on June 29th

Slow Food Baltimore PRESENTS!
An exclusive Community Film Screening of FRESH the film! 

Hosted by:
The Senator Theater

Join Slow Food Baltimore for the screening on June 29th with special co-sponsors and vendor representation from local sustainable businesses, farms, restaurants & organizations.

Doors open at 6:30pm
Film screens at 7:30pm

Tickets are $10.00 at the door. 
All sales from ticket sales will benefit the grassroots efforts of the FRESH film,
the Slow Food Baltimore Chapter
& the nonprofit efforts of the Senator Theater.

For more information:
www.freshthemovie.com
http://www.senator.com/

The Senator Theater
5904 York Road | Baltimore, MD 21212 | 410.435.8338

If you are interested in being a Vendor at this screening please email
liz@slowfoodbaltimore.com

I will be cooking at Sotto Sopra on June 15th!

That's right I will be "Chef for a Day" at Sotto Sopra Restaurant, on Tuesday June 15th.

It is a 4 course meal for $45's and you have to make a reservation for that day. Please go here for menu and reservation details! http://sottosoprainc.blogspot.com/2010/05/liz-stambaugh-chef-for-day.html

Dogwood hosts Bourdeaux Wine Dinner on May 16

Join Dogwood Restaurant and French wine importer, Franck Agonstini for an all inclusive five course wine dinner. Agostini imports unmistakably, unapologetic French wines with a focus on organic and sustainable wine making practices.

Tickets are $105.00’s a person and you will need to call 410-889-0952 to make your reservation.

Here is the menu:

Reception

G. Gordet Brut Champagne

First Course

Roasted Fillet of Rouge

Haricot vers et juene anise, orange marinade, basil aioli

Chateau Coustaut 2008

Second Course

Braised Escargot and Wild Mushrooms

Camembert-almond ravioli beurre noisette, balsamico

 Chateau Poy Guilhem 2005

 Third Course

 Sage and Mustard Roasted Pouisson

Ratatouille, artichoke frites

 Chateau Leydet Valentin 2005

Chateau Rocher Corbin 2005

Fourth Course

 Grilled Lamb Rack Chops and Seared Sea Scallop

Celeriac duchesse rosemary demi glace

 Chateau Mirebeaux 2001

Fifth Course

 Orange-Basil Crème Brulee

Lavender sugar

Brew at the Zoo and Wine Too!

Yes! It's that time of year again! On both Saturday May 29th and Sunday May 30th you can experience "Brew at the Zoo and Wine too!". Both days run the same hours of 1:00pm to 7:00pm, but each day  has different band line ups. Sample many of the area’s finest craft beers and wines with great music at The Maryland Zoo’s biggest "FUN"draiser of the year! Tickets are required and include unlimited beer and wine tastings, a commemorative tasting glass, 3 live bands per day, and access to food, snack, artisan, and commercial vendors. 

Band line up for both days:

Saturday, May 29 
*1:00 – 2:30 Dagmar & the Seductones
*3:00 – 4:30 Til September
*5:00 - 6:30 Charm City Devils

Sunday, May 30 
*1:00 – 2:30 King St.
*3:00 – 4:30 Sticktime
*5:00 – 6:30 Kelly Bell Band

Ticket Prices: Click here to buy ticket's online.

PRE-SALE PRICES (Valid through May 15):
Non-member = $40
Zoo member = $25
Non-member/Under 21/DD = $20
Member/Under 21/DD = $5
Kids Under 2 = Free

REGULAR PRICES (Valid AFTER May 15):
Non-member = $45
Zoo member = $30
Non-member/Under 21/DD = $25
Member/Under 21/DD = $10
Kids under 2 = Free


All tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.

The Captial Grille announces a new bar menu!

                                 (pictures from Capital Grille)

Here is what you have to enjoy with the new bar menu at The Capital Grille!

 The Grille’s Signature Cheeseburger
with Truffle Fries 

Chilled Shrimp
Tossed in Ginger and Mustard Vinaigrette 

Miniature Lobster and Crab Burgers 

Lollipop Lamb Chops
Herb Oil and Aged Balsamic 

Pan-Fried Calamari
with Hot Cherry Peppers 

Parmesan Truffle Fries 

Chilled Seared Sushi Grade Tuna
Wasabi Oil, White Soy and Ginger Vinegar 

Miniature Fresh Mozzarella, Crisp Prosciutto and Basil Sandwiches
12-Year Aged Balsamic 

Miniature Tenderloin Sandwiches
with Wild Mushrooms and Boursin Cheese 

Radisson Hotel at Cross Keys Features Elk Run Wines for Wine Wednesday May 12

The Radisson Hotel at Cross Keys’ Wine Wednesday for the month of May will be hosted by Baltimore’s renowned wine connoisseur, Sandy Navarro, otherwise known as The Wine Jester. She will be featuring a selection of wines from Elk Run Vineyards based in Mt. Airy, MD. Wine Wednesdays are once a month in Crossroads Lounge and showcase varietals from a different Maryland vineyard each month. The Wine Jester will present Elk Run wines on Wednesday, May 12 from 6:30-8 p.m

Wine Wednesdays are free events and include hors d’oeuvres prepared by Chef David Marion to complement the wines being sampled. With spring weather in full swing, the wine tasting will be on the restaurant’s patio at the Village at Cross Keys, but indoor tables as well as bar seating will be available for guests and in case of inclement weather. 

 Elk Run Vineyards is on historic land located in the rolling hills of Frederick County surrounded by dairy and horse farms and fields of wheat and corn. Soils of schist and shale allow for deep roots and good drainage and the vineyard’s higher elevations (700-800 feet) help keep the vineyard safe from frost danger. The area also benefits from warm days and cool nights which help preserve the fruity character of the wines. Elk Run’s winemakers use grafted Vinifera vines, close spacing, and monitor crop levels in order to create wines of character, structure, balance, and good color. The vineyard combines new world research and technology with the traditions and values of old world practices to produce high quality, local wine.

Elk Run wines include champagne, a variety of red and white wines, port and dessert wines. The Wine Jester will be sampling the Annapolis Sunset, Riesling, Red Door, and Sweet Katherine. Annapolis Sunset is considered an introduction to white wine with soft, subtle flavors and a hint of sweetness. The Elk Run Riesling is slightly sweet with peach and melon notes. Red Door is a red wine ideal for spring with fruit flavors and smooth tannins.  Sweet Katherine is a popular Elk Run dessert wine made from Cabernet Sauvignon and nicely complements chocolate desserts and strong cheeses. As with all Wine Wednesday events, wine tastings are free and wines by the glass or bottle are available at discounted prices at the bar. Unfinished bottles may be corked and taken home.

This Wine Wednesday event is in celebration of Preakness Week and guests are encouraged to stop in for as long as they are able to stay. Join The Wine Jester for samples of Elk Run wines May 12 from 6:30-8 p.m. Free covered parking at the Radisson Hotel at Cross Keys is available.

Crush Restaurant hosts Walter Hansel Wine Dinner on May 24h

On Monday, May 24th Crush Restaurant will be having a Walter Hansel Wine Dinner starting at 6:00pm. Ticket prices are $75.00 and are all inclusive. Limited seating is available, so please call 443-278-9001 to make your reservation.

Walter Hansel Winery is located in Sonoma County at the southern tip of the Russian River Valley near the Sebastopol hills. It is bordered to the north by the Santa Rosa Creek and to the west by a tributary of the Russian River known as the Laguna de Santa Rosa. Today the Hansel Family Vineyards farms 75+ acres consisting of 5 Chardonnay clones and 5 clones of Pinot Noir.



The menu for the night:

Passed Hors D'Ouevres Reception

Wine: Walter Hansel Sauvignon Blanc '09
First Course:

Miso Marinated Cod
Edamame Puree and Mushrooms



Wine: Chardonnay, North Slope '07

Second Course:

Butter Poached Lobster
Potato Mascarpone and Black Truffle Risotto

Wine: Chardonnay, Alyce Cuvee '07

Third Course:

Sous Vide Duck Breast at 140.9 degrees
Potato and Duck Confit Hash

Wine: Pinot Noir, South Slope '07

Fourth Course: 

Cheese Plate

Wine: Pinot Noir, North Slope '07

Free Coffe on Mother's Day at Baltimore Coffee & Tea!

Baltimore Coffee & Tea is offering FREE coffee for all moms on Mother’s day at all three of their stores – Timonium, Frederick and Annapolis. Moms are welcome to have a medium drink of their choice on Sunday.   Visit www.BaltCoffee.com or find them Twitter or Facebook for more details.

 Baltimore Coffee & Tea is also running an essay contest to find Maryland’s Best Mom.  One lucky Mom will win free coffee for a year, courtesy of Baltimore Coffee & Tea.  Anyone can enter their mom on the discussion page on their Facebook page.

Help fight hunger with WFP at The 13th Floor on May 5th!

Join the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) Committee of Baltimore at The 13th Floor at the Belvedere Hotel on May 5 from 5:00pm – close for an evening of live music, food and drink specials for a great cause. El Fin del Hambre (The End of Hunger) will bring together people of the Baltimore area for a happy hour to raise awareness about the 1 billion people now going hungry worldwide, and what WFP is doing to help them.

Tickets can be purchased for $10 at www.mycampaign.kintera.org/ElFindelHambre or for $15 at the door. Food and $3 drink specials will be offered all night, and all proceeds will benefit Friends of the World Food Program (Friends of WFP). The 13th Floor is located at One East Chase Street, Baltimore, MD.

Friends of WFP is a U.S.-based, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that focuses on building support in the United States for WFP and other hunger relief operations. Friends of WFP unites organizations and individuals committed to solving world hunger. Its education, advocacy and fundraising efforts in the United States support WFP’s life-saving global food assistance and development programs. To learn more, visit www.friendsofwfp.org.

The WFP Committee of Baltimore is a group of dedicated volunteers working to organize local fundraising, awareness and advocacy activities in an effort to end global hunger. To learn more about El Fin del Hambre and the WFP Committee of Baltimore, send an email to WFP.Baltimore@friendsofwfp.org.

Food specials running at the Owl Bar

 

CINCO DE MAYO SPECIALS

 

Spring Salad - 6

Mixed greens, baby tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, & alfalfa sprouts

 

Caesar Salad - 7

Hearts of romaine topped with focaccia croutons & Parmesan cheese- tossed in our homemade creamy caesar dressing

 

Quesadillas - 5

Caramelized onions & imported seasoned cheese baked between two flour tortillas & served with pico de gallo, sour cream, & guacamole

 

Wings - 6

Plump jumbo wings tossed with your choice of buffalo sauce,

barbeque, honey mustard, or old bay

 

Nachos - 5

White corn tortillas layered with peppered Monterey & cheddar cheeses topped with jalapenos, salsa fresco, guacamole & sour cream

 

Tacos - 8

Two tacos with your choice of chicken, beef, or fish served in soft taco shells topped with cheddar cheese & sour cream.  Rice & beans on the side

 

Beans & Rice - 4

Spanish black beans served over seasoned rice with sour cream on the side

 

Tostadas - 8

Monterey & cheddar cheeses, refried beans & your choice of chicken or ground beef layered between two crisp tortillas served with salsa fresco & sour cream

 

Spicy Latin Pizza - 10

Pico de gallo, chorizo sausage, cilantro, jalapeno, & Monterey cheese

Let your Mom be "Queen for a day" at Boordy Vineyards!

On both May 8th and 9th you can take your Mother out to picnic at the beautiful grounds of Boordy Vineyards. Live music by Ellis Woodward and foods available for purchase by Carl’s Catering with Wine tasting & Winery Tours!

This Weekend Mom is “Queen for a Day” All Moms Get a Tiara!

$12 adults; $5 children; picnic packages available (includes admission)

Queen for a Day Package
Admission for 2 adults & 2 children or teens.
1 Bottle of Boordy Wine
2 Boordy Engraved Wine Glasses
$25 towards food purchases at Carl’s Catering
Tiara for Mom
Total Price- $70 on-line/ $75 at the gate

Ruler of the Kingdom Package
Admission for 4 adults & up to 6 children or teens.
2 Bottles of Boordy Wine
4 Boordy Engraved Wine Glasses
$50 towards food purchases at Carl’s Catering
Tiaras for all the Moms
Total Price- $135 on-line/ $145 at the gate

Packages and tickets available on-line or at the gate.
Buy Tickets

Baltimore Ravens’ All-Pro Center Matt Birk partners with Morton’s Steakhouse to host celebrity server night to benefit his hike foundation

The fundraiser is Monday, May 10, with a Reception and Silent Auction starting at 6 p.m. and Dinner and Live Auction at 7 p.m. Cost to attend is $250 per person, inclusive of tax, gratuity, and valet parking, and advance reservations are required by calling 410-547-8255

Baltimore Ravens’ All-Pro Center Matt Birk and Morton’s The Steakhouse partner to host “Matt Birk and Friends Celebrity Server Night” presented by Northwestern Mutual and 105.7 The Fan to benefit Matt Birk’s HIKE Foundation on Monday, May 10.The event begins with a reception and silent auction at 6 p.m., followed by dinner and a live auction taking place at 7 p.m.

Imagine having your order taken by Ravens’ quarterback Joe Flacco or offensive tackle Michael Oher, drinks poured by guard Ben Grubbs, dinner served by running back Ray Rice or offensive coordinator Cam Cameron and dessert brought to you by Matt Birk. These celebrities have agreed to trade in their uniforms and helmets for plates and aprons for this evening only! Along with these special guests, who are already confirmed, additional celebrities will be announced.

Guests at the event will enjoy a four-course menu, consisting of Morton’s signature hors d’oeuvres, mixed field greens salad, double cut filet mignon and colossal shrimp Alexander accompanied by mashed potatoes and steamed fresh jumbo asparagus, and a dessert trio of New York cheesecake, double chocolate mousse, and fresh seasonal berries and sabayon sauce.

A limited number of tickets are available for $250 per person, inclusive of tax, gratuity and valet parking. Advanced reservations are required by calling 410-547-8255.

The event also includes silent and live auctions, including the most sought after Ravens memorabilia and other exclusive items, with the proceeds benefiting Matt Birk’s HIKE Foundation, whose mission is to provide at-risk children with the educational opportunities needed to excel in the classroom and in life.

Morton’s The Steakhouse is located at 300 South Charles Street in Baltimore. Dinner is served Monday through Saturday from 5:30 p.m. until 11 p.m. and Sunday from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. Morton’s bar opens daily at 5 p.m. serving its “Bar Bites” menu. Valet parking is available. For more information and to make reservations, call 410-547-8255 or visit www.mortons.com.

About Matt Birk’s HIKE Foundation

Matt Birk’s HIKE Foundation was established to provide at-risk Baltimore area children with the educational opportunities needed to excel in the classroom and in life. The HIKE Foundation impacts the lives of at-risk children by providing interactive programs and resources needed to guide a child through the key educational transitions between elementary, middle, high school and college. For more information, visit www.hikefoundation.org.

Miss Shirley's lets their Foursquare Mayor's skip the waiting lines!

In a first-of-its-kind promotion, Baltimore restaurant Miss Shirley’s has announced that it will reward the customers who check in at its locations the most via the popular social network Foursquare, by allowing them to jump to the front of the reservation line. The eatery is among the first in Baltimore to offer a special deal to customers through Foursquare, a location-based social network that allows users to "check-in" at certain locations to let their friends know where they are, while also earning points and digital badges.

Miss Shirley’s will allow the customer crowned “Mayor” – the person who has checked in via Foursquare the most at the Roland Park or Inner Harbor eateries – to show his/her Mayor card via mobile device and skip waiting in line at the popular breakfast, brunch and lunch destination.

“We are excited to offer our customers the opportunity to compete for this unique privilege via the increasingly popular Foursquare,” Eddie Dopkin, owner of Miss Shirley’s. “By rewarding our customers for their frequent visits through this emerging social network, we are hoping to better connect with them.”

Additionally, S’ghetti Eddie’s and Roland Park Bagel Co. also announced that they will reward frequent patrons through Foursquare. Throughout April and May, customers who check in through Foursquare five times at S’ghetti Eddies will be awarded with a free slice of pizza. Customers who check in five times at Roland Park Bagel Co. will receive a free bagel with cream cheese.

As a relatively new social network, Foursquare boasts nearly 1 million members nationwide and is currently adding 10,000 to 20,000 new members per day. During the last year, users have checked in to various locations more than 22 million times.

Each restaurant is also offering free items to customers who become fans of their Facebook Fan Pages. Fans of Miss Shirley’s will receive one free order of sweet potato fries (with a minimum purchase of $10). Those who fan S’ghetti Eddie’s will receive one free cone or cup of ice cream. Fans of Roland Park Bagel Co. will be thanked with one free bagel with cream cheese.

Anthony Bourdain and Eric Ripert at The Hippodrome May 22nd

The host of NO RESERVATIONS, Anthony Bourdain, is coming to the Hippodrome Theatre Saturday Evening, May 22nd for one night only. Bourdain is the acclaimed television personality, best-selling author, public speaker, world traveler, gourmand, and punk-rock aficionado. Bourdain will be joined by his special guest and friend, Eric Ripert, chef, author, and host of PBS’ Avec Eric. Ripert is executive chef and co-owner of New York’s celebrated three-star Michelin restaurant Le Bernardin.

Anthony Bourdain is best known for traveling the globe on his stomach, daringly consuming some of the world’s most exotic dishes on his hit Travel Channel TV show, Anthony Bourdain No Reservations.

As executive chef at New York’s famed bistro Les Halles, Bourdain is the author of the bestselling Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly, a candid and sometimes shocking portrait of life in restaurant kitchens that has been translated into over 28 languages.

Bourdain and Ripert, will provide an evening of storytelling and observation providing the audience with a frank and provocative back and forth about what really goes on behind the kitchen doors- from both ends of the spectrum. Through illustrative anecdotes and stories, the night will include highlights from Ripert’s career and lurid lowlights from Bourdain’s career, and will give the audience a real-world understanding of what it takes to survive in the cutthroat culture of fine dining restaurants. The program portion of the evening will include an audience Question and Answer.

Audience members will be able to include in their ticket the opportunity to be a part of The Hippodrome Foodie Experience immediately following the show. Audience members can join Anthony Bourdain and Eric Ripert in sampling Baltimore’s Top restaurants best dishes, tasting wine and spirits from around the world and mingling with fellow “foodies” at the Hippodrome.

Who: No Reservations, An Evening with Anthony Bourdain and Eric Ripert
Where: The Hippodrome Theatre
When: Saturday Evening May 22, 2010 8:00 pm curtain
Post show reception with a sampling of Baltimore’s best
restaurants in the Pavilion 9:30 pm – 12:30 pm

Ticket price range: $29.00-$89.00 (plus applicable service fees)
With a limited number of $250.00 VIP tickets
Note: The $89.00 tickets include access to the post show reception.

Guests whose tickets do not include the after party will have the opportunity
to purchase tickets to the party separately. There will be a limited number of VIP tickets that will include a special Meet and Greet with Anthony Bourdain and Eric Ripert, VIP ticket locations, access to the after party and a gift bag from the evening.

Tickets are on sale at the Hippodrome Theatre Box Office, all Ticketmaster locations including Charge-by- Phone 410.547-SEAT and 800-551.SEAT and online at www.ticketmaster.com.

Woodberry Kitchen Hosts Wimmer Czerny Wine and Mangalitsa Pork Dinner on April 19

On April 19, at 7 PM, Woodberry Kitchen will be hosting a food and wine pairing supper, featuring the spectacular organic wines of Austrian winemaker Wimmer Czerny. To make this event even more special, the wines will be paired with dishes highlighting pork from the highly-coveted Mangalitsa heirloom breed of pig (which, coincidentally, also originates in Austria). At a cost of $89.50 per person, this dinner experience is an excellent value for lovers of great food and great wine. Seating is limited to 36 spots. For Reservations call: 410.464.8000

Wimmer Czerny is located in the Wagram region of Austria, along the Danube, approximately 50 miles to the west of Vienna. Czerny’s home village of Fels am Wagram is on the northern bank of the Danube, an area known for its almost pure loess soil (a soil comprised primarily of clay and sand, rich in organic matter). The resulting microclimate produces world-class grapes for a well-crafted wine.

The increasingly noted Mangalitsa breed of pig is valued for it's rich fat content, making it particularly excellent for cured meats. Originally bred in Austria and Hungary, Mangalitsa pigs are currently bred by one farmer in the United States. Mosefund Farm is located in Branchville, NJ and the pigs are raised with a level of care rarely seen in modern farming practices. Only a few of the best restaurants in the United States feature dishes and charcuterie from this breed.

First Course:

Gruner Veltliner Fumberg 2008
Mangalitsa speck "board"


Second Course:

Roter Veltliner Fel am Wagram 2008
Oysters iced, stew, pretzel, jowl, lime leaf


Third Course:

Gruner Veltliner Weelfel 2008
Gruner Veltliner Felser Berg Reserve 2006
Rabbit, apple-lard dumplings, carrot and celery root in cast-iron


Fourth Course:

Traminer Trio 2007
Mangalitsa shoulder, cabbage, sunchoke, grain mustard


Dessert Course:

Eiswein
House-baked apple pie

2nd Annual Urban Ag Gala this Friday!

(Info below is directly from the website)

On Friday, April 16th, 2010 The Baltimore Urban Agricultural Task Force will host its second annual Urb Ag Gala at 2640 Space (2640 St. Paul Street, 21218) from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. Come out and enjoy delicious, live, and local food, music, art and storytelling as well as a wealth of gardening information and resources.

The Gala will enable those intrigued by the "growing" movement to become more involved, get growers and eaters and those in between fired up for the 2010 season, and make a statement about the inspiring and practical effects that producing food locally can have on individuals, families, communities, and the state of our planet at large.

The Baltimore Urban Agricultural Task Force is a growing coalition of farmers, students, professionals, artists, parents, and concerned citizens. The passion of its members is a common one: locally produced food. The Task Force is finding ways to strengthen communities in Baltimore through agricultural projects and environmental education.

A $10 donation is being requested.
Urb Ag Gala will be a waste neutral event.