A True Island Getaway

Perched at the confluence of the Cape Fear River and the Atlantic Ocean, Bald Head Island offers stunning natural beauty and all the upscale comforts you could want just a ferry ride— and a world— away from the mainland.

By Virginia Holman

man about town

Around The World in (almost) 80 Days

For 20 years, Sparks resident and ‘green’ builder Polly Bart dreamed of seeing faraway places, pursuing her passion for spirituality, women’s issues and sustainable living, and having a grand adventure. After turning 65 last year, she made her dream come true.

By Polly Bart

field goal

Sarasota, FL - Sarasota sampler

The Orioles’ new spring training roost boasts an A-plus art museum, an excellent aquarium, crabs and oysters— even pink flamingos. O’s fans will feel right at home.

By Joe Sugarman

Peace and Hominy

By Mary K. Zajac

southern accent

Stephen Fisher— A personal passion

Stephen Fisher began collecting Japanese cloisonné in 1970 when he bought a toothpick holder at a yard sale. Now his 130-piece collection is considered one of the finest in the world.

By Kathy Hudson

Trendy In Bordeaux

classic pieces

Enchanted evening— A Guildford cocktail party

Lee and Claire Miller host an evening of music for friends and family in their Guilford home.

By Brian Michael Lawrence

On Not Going Postal

By Christopher Corbett

replay

desert bloom

The Greening of Ladew

The Monkton topiary garden is implementing eco-friendly techniques without sacrificing any of its renowned beauty.

By Kathy Hudson
Photographed by Celia Pearson

‘Where the common folk shopped’

Hochschild, Kohn & Co. was Baltimore’s first local downtown department store, majestically presiding over the storied corner of Howard and Lexington streets for some 80 years.

By Mary K. Zajac

shiny and new

all in a row

Waltzing Across the Atlantic

Retiree Phil Cooper survives a stint aboard a luxury cruise liner as a ‘gentleman host.’

By Phil Cooper

The Short List, March/April 2010

The Little Big Cottage in Homeland

Designer Dan Proctor takes on an important home renovation project: his own.

By Sarah Gilbert Fox
Photographed By Ken Wyner

Pork Posole

Hominy, Oysters and Sausage Dinner

Meatballs with Sweet Basil Tomato Sauce

Minestrone Soup

Stuffed Shells with Ricotta and Italian Herbs

Lasagna with Bolognese Sauce and Fresh Ricotta

I’ll take Manhattan... again

Senior editor Sarah Gilbert Fox visits a pair of classic Big Apple hotels— one old, one new.

By Sarah Gilbert Fox

Fun House

An Ednor Gardens rowhouse may be quiet on the outside, but inside it’s a riot of color, art and constant change.

By Christianna Mccausland
Photographed By Kirsten Beckerman

An Affair to Remember

A chance meeting leads to a joyous union.

By Nayana Davis

Pazo Anniversary Party

Style covers the 5th anniversary party held at Pazo in Baltimore

By Brian Michael Lawrence

Perfect Pair

An intimate ceremony followed by a big party offers the best of both worlds.

By Jennifer Hale

Wild things

By Christopher Corbett

A Wine-Related Bridal Shower

Style shows how to throw a bridal shower featuring vintage wines

devil in the details

modern mexican

Boordy Bliss

An outdoor wedding takes place at a local farm and a vineyard.

By Jessica Krznaric

The Lord Baltimore Hotel Turns 80 Years Old

The Lord Baltimore Hotel— one of the city’s few remaining grande dames— celebrates eight decades as a Baltimore landmark.

By Mary K. Zajac

house of fun

Attention, shoppers!

Where else to hold a wedding shower for a Nordstrom fanatic? In the store’s café.

By Amy Choi

Take Five: Andrew Cherlin

Five questions for the sociologist and author of ‘The Marriage-Go-Round: The State of Marriage and the Family in America Today.’

Interview by Laura Wexler

fashion find

The Old Sun Building in Baltimore

Baltimore Style magazine features the history of the the Old Sun Building in downtown Baltimore

By Mary K. Zajac

Dueling desserts

By Mary K. Zajac

charmed

say it in spanish

Zen and the art of ...

Start the year in a peaceful state by slowing down and getting in touch with your inner spirit. Here are four suggestions for how to do just that.

Edited by Sarah Gilbert Fox

dress up

The Short List, January/February 2010

Chocolate Meringue Birthday Pie

Creamy Coconut Cake and No-Cook Fluffy Frosting

F. Scott Fitzgerald in Baltimore

The author’s five years in Charm City were more cursed than charmed—but he loved Baltimore anyway.

By Deborah Rudacille

Sloane Brown's Enchiladas

Stylemaker: Sloane Brown

Whether she’s covering a charity gala for her weekly society column in The Sun, reporting on street trends for a fashion feature, or zipping around town in her mod Smart Car, this free-spirited gal-about-town certainly knows how to draw a crowd.

Produced By Suzin Boddiford

Wish List

hummus among us

Beantown bliss in the Taj Hotel

With its unparalleled luxury and location, you can live like a Raj at the Taj.

By Sarah Gilbert Fox

nuovo italian

The Annual Guilford Christmas Cocktail Party

Community Cheers: Guilford gathers for a holiday tradition.

By Amy Choi

The Season for Stealing

Planning a Yankee Swap this gift-giving season? Read this first!

By Laura Wexler
Illustration By Sandy Nichols

Stateside Sparklers

downtown lounge

shop local

Savoring Sheila

By Mary K. Zajac

a new approach

Cooking with Chocolate

These four rich recipes will have your guests asking for more—and your kitchen helpers licking the spoon.

By Andrew Evans
Photography by Scott Suchman

art forms

a gentleman in baltimore

Designer Rita St. Clair Celebrates 40 Years in Business

By Brian Michael Lawrence

Take Five: Arturo Paz

Five questions for the new executive chef at Phillips Seafood.

By Sarah Gilbert Fox

The fountain of youth

By Christopher Corbett
Illustration by Chuck Shacochis

going green

Life Lessons: Rita St. Clair

Rita St. Clair, interior designer, Rita St. Clair Associates

By Sarah Gilbert Fox

light for all

Planting a tradition

Instead of discarding their Christmas trees after the festivities, one family regularly recycles the holiday icon.

By Nayana Davis

Remember When

People recall the most memorable gifts of their lives, from the pranks to the precious.

By Sarah Gilbert Fox

raising the bar

Home For The Holidays

The owner of this North Baltimore house makes it the perfect canvas for her yearly Christmas celebration.

By Nayana Davis
Photographed By Kirsten Beckerman

The Short List, December 2009

Chocolate Hazelnut Cake

Chicken Marbella

White Chocolate and Lemon Cheese Cake with Candied Lemon Rind

Self-Saucing Chocolate Pudding with Double Devon Cream

Chocolate Truffles

Layered Chocolate Mousse Cake with Chocolate Sauce and Crème Chantilly

World Class - Kimpton Hotel Monaco

With the opening of the new Kimpton Hotel Monaco, Baltimore joins the ranks of San Francisco, New York City and Miami as a hip destination for savvy travelers.

By Sarah Gilbert Fox

A Charm City Cheesecake

By Mary K. Zajac

au naturale

Four high-style converted barns

Style features four converted barns

By Lauren Seibert
Photographed By Erik Kvalsvik

Cooking with Cheese: An Homage to Fromage

Four recipes, from starter to dessert, feature cheese in all its glory.

By Andrew Evans
Photography by Scott Suchman

Going gluten-free for good

More and more people are being diagnosed with allergy to gluten, a protein found in countless foods. Writer Lisa Cleary had to radically transform her diet after learning she and gluten were no longer BFFs.

By Lisa Cleary

Beaux Arts Brasserie

And the award goes to...

Are Top 10 lists, Mobil stars and mentions in national magazines just pomp and circumstance— or do they bring a restaurant customers and financial success as well as prestige?

By Mary K. Zajac
Illustration by Peter Yuill

Steve Ward

Some of Argentina's finest wines are debuting in Charm City before they reach anywhere else. The man finding and bringing them to the United States is Baltimore's Steve Ward.

By Michael Cook
Photographed By Kirsten Beckerman

what’s cookin’

Caterer Jerry Edwards’ party at Silo Point

By Brian Michael Lawrence

Return to Sender

Baltimore-area restaurateurs dish up savory stories of sent-back food and wine. Hint: sometimes the customer isn’t right.

By Sarah Gilbert Fox
Illustration by Dominic Bugatto

Cooking with The Troias

In 1962 the Troia family came to Baltimore from Italy with little money and big dreams of success. More than a quarter-century later, they’ve become the first family of Baltimore restaurateurs, owning among themselves a fine dining restaurant, a pasta bar and a raw food cafe.