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
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
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
Photographed By Ken Wyner
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The fountain of youth
By Christopher Corbett
Illustration by Chuck Shacochis
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
Photographed By Kirsten Beckerman
The Short List, December 2009
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
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
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
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
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
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.
By Laura Wexler
Photographed By Kirsten Beckerman
Photographed By Kirsten Beckerman
A Perfect Match
party girl
Farm To Table - Hamanassett Bed and Breakfast
Cooking school at this Brandywine Valley country inn is a fantasy camp for foodies interested in a truly locatarian experience.
By Stephanie Citron
Winning Percentage
My Wye Oak
My Wye Oak
By Christopher Corbett
Illustration by Chuck Shacochis
Illustration by Chuck Shacochis
perfect fit
Mex To The Max
Top (Pastry) Chef Ann Amernick
Baltimore native Ann Amernick baked her way into the White House.
By Emma Brodie
Over The Hill
Ellie
The Short List, November 2009
Chef's Night Out
Ted Stelzenmuller of Jack’s Bistro hosts an over the top dinner party for local chefs
By Lauren Seibert
Cooking Getaways In the mid-Atlantic Region
Looking for a weekend escape that features hands-on cooking intstruction and gourmet meals? Style put together a list of inns in the mid-Atlantic offering classes this month, and throughout the winter.
Text and photos by Stephanie Citron
new and improved
King of the Hill
Muy Caliente
