Baltimore Style

Many Baltimoreans will remember the inaugural season of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra’s charismatic Music Director Marin Alsop. The year was 2007. Before her arrival, the BSO was recovering from some financial woes and eager to turn the page on a new chapter. Alsop’s arrival was the injection of enthusiasm that …

Editor’s Note: Baltimore Style is pleased to welcome Rachel Gill as a contributor to BaltimoreStyle.com. Gill is the owner and principal designer at Rachel Gill Design, a boutique full-service interior design studio based in Harford County. Through her client work and her private Facebook Group HomeSchool: Design + Renovation, she shares …

Grilling season is in full swing, and whether you’re buying your first grill or are in need of a new one, today’s grills offer some dynamic features. Some qualities to consider are the size, fuel, convenience of cooking and time required to prepare the grill for cooking. To help guide …

Whether you’re looking for a calming yoga session or a challenging cardio class, the Waterfront Wellness fitness series will help keep you in shape all summer long. Run by Waterfront Partnership and Medifast, these free, outdoor classes kick off on June 5 and run until Sept. 30. This year, weeknight …

For 77 years, Eddie’s of Roland Park has been a Baltimore legend with its range of fresh goods, quality customer care, gourmet-to-go department and, of course, its signature crab cakes. Now, the family-owned fine grocer is getting a new look with a complete renovation of its Roland Avenue store. Design …

If you’re looking for antiques, collectibles and fine furnishings and decor for your home this summer, find what you seek at the following Baltimore-area consignment shops. Cornerstone Antiques, Consignments & New Home Furnishings From quality dining-room tables and bedroom sets to fine china, Cornerstone specializes in premier home furnishings and …

Just when we all need a picker-upper, along comes Cindy Lou’s Fish House, a smashing new waterfront restaurant located in the Canopy by Hilton Baltimore Harbor Point. Restaurants often tout breathtaking views, but this glass-enclosed gem with expansive vistas of the Inner Harbor and iconic Domino Sugar refinery delivers the …

Summer’s arrival means things are heating up in Charm City. Whether you’re attending a socially distanced soirée or heading out to brunch with loved ones for the first time in over a year, this season’s hottest sunglasses trends are sure to get heads turning. Add a touch of luxe to …

Sliding behind the wheel of a shiny new convertible is how many people imagine celebrating their 50th birthday. But as Father Leo Patalinghug, a Catholic priest member of the Voluntas Dei (“The Will of God”) consecrated life, approached his 50th milestone, his wheels turned in a different direction. He focused …

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs have existed for decades. Agriculturists and farmers have witnessed rising interest in these programs from members of the public as consumers become more aware of the benefits of healthy eating. When you participate in a CSA program, you receive a weekly or biweekly package of …

We all deserve to look and feel our best, no matter our size or shape. That’s the mentality Ken and Dawn Mumaw had when they first opened Hourglass Lingerie in Woodberry, and it’s what they’ll continue to provide at their new location in Towson. Hourglass Lingerie opened in 2011 as …

In the cozy lobby of the new luxury boutique River House at Odette’s in New Hope, in the heart of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, a captivating painting hangs over the fireplace. It looks familiar, resembling Renoir’s famous “Luncheon of the Boating Party.” The background, however, is not the Seine—it’s the Delaware …

From scenic views and vibrant neighborhoods to locally made art displays, Baltimore’s waterfront has it all. With summer on its way, the Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore has officially launched its second walk in “Waterfront Walks,” a series dedicated to getting you out and about exploring the many attractions around the …

Jessica Anya Blau might not have written “Mary Jane” (Custom House, 2021) her new coming-of-age novel that was released this month, if it weren’t for a chance conversation at a small gathering a few years back. “I was talking to a woman who told me that she (had been) the …

Celebrate all things Charm City next week with American broadcast journalist Tamron Hall, host of the daytime talk show “Tamron Hall.” As part of her Spring Refresh Week airing May 17–21, Hall has launched “Road Trippin’ with Tamron,” where she takes the show on the road for the first time …

Four months later, it’s still hard for Holly and John Hoey to find the words. The fact that philanthropist MacKenzie Scott gifted $4 billion to nearly 400 organizations, including six in the Baltimore region, is incredible enough. But the fact that the short list included the two Baltimore-area nonprofits they …