Hot Spots w/Brian Michael Lawrence

Okay, okay. Let’s get the jokes out of the way first. I dined at The Peppermill last week. Of my own free will. And I’m under 80 years of age.

By Brian Michael Lawrence

Last week, I was invited to attend a panel about Baltimore-based filmmaking at The Center Club. As a private member club, not everyone gets to take advantage of this beautiful space high in the sky overlooking the heart of downtown and the harbor.

I’ve recently been on a quest to sample some of the best winter-themed drinks around the city. I’ve also been ranking various takes on my personal cold weather go-to cocktail: the classic Manhattan.

Revisited a mid-town stalwart recently—Pen & Quill on Charles Street in Station North. Something about the cooler weather makes this bar and restaurant a favorite go-to in the wintery months.

Fans of the popular Gypsy Queen food trucks have a new reason to celebrate. Gypsy’s Truckstaurant has now opened along a stretch of Clipper Mill Road in Woodberry.

After 14 years in business, The Wine Market, the popular South Baltimore bistro and wine store closed its doors. A few months later, the doors are open again…with a new name and new concept.