Fast-food industry is quietly defeating Happy Meal bans

The restaurant industry is quietly — and successfully — fighting back against the enactment of so-called Happy Meal bans, which forbid restaurants like McDonald's to hand out toys with children's meals that are high in calories.

Dining@Large: Weber's Farm Market will open in July

Should Mayor SRB win or lose the foodie vote over the food-truck snafu?

The city of Baltimore ordered a couple food trucks to shut down Wednesday morning because they didn’t have a license that, during the permitting process, they were never told they needed.

Recipes for fabulous summertime meals

A sour oyster stew

Maryland is heavily invested in restoring the Chesapeake Bay's oyster population, as well it should be. The tasty bivalves are not only prized by epicures and the watermen who harvest them but also by all those who care about the bay's health because, as filter feeders, oysters remove excess...

After a close call, mayor grants city's food trucks a reprieve

Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake came to the rescue of Baltimore's fledgling food truck scene Wednesday after a city official targeted a few of the mobile businesses because he said they lacked proper permits.

Dining@Large: Souper Freak and Iced Gems get a visit

Dining@Large: Baltimore's favorite calorie bombs

Dining@Large: Your last meal, in Baltimore

Dining@Large: Dangerously Delicious Pies in Federal Hill closes

5 ways to drink tequila (besides in margaritas)

Step away from the margarita. Yes, we're talking about that huge, salt-rimmed glass sporting a frothy head atop a Day-Glo green liquid.

Longtime Baltimore waitress worked for Unitas, served Sinatra

A revolving rooftop restaurant in downtown Baltimore introduced Leonora DiPietro to waitressing more than 45 years ago. The stations, where staff picked up drinks and entrees, rotated constantly, too, which was too much for the new employee. She had locked herself in a linen closet to cry in...

Level keeps its small plates local

Handsome Annapolis lounge puts a regional and seasonal spin on the tapas restaurant.

Mamma Lucia fills its niche well

Elkridge restaurant serves up filling, comfortable Italian food.

Down-home delights at Sobo Cafe

While some entrees miss the mark, comfort food is the key at this South Baltimore mainstay.

Soup 'R Natural's food lives up to its name

From the soups to the guacamole, Parkton restaurant's fare is fresh and comforting.

The Corner keeps it quirky in Hampden

The new restaurant on The Avenue sends out consistently beguiling, interesting and delicious food.

Lunch review: Silk Road Bistro

Don't judge this Reisterstown Road restaurant by its blank glass façade

Beer flavors, complements food at Red Brick Station

Flavorful mussels and fish and chips have suds among their ingredients

Visit Ethel & Ramone's for a taste of Louisiana

Let the good times roll with regional cooking in Mount Washington.

Mari Luna Bistro rusty in Meyerhoff debut

New location shows promise but needs to work on uneven food and tentative service.

Café Hon is hard not to like

The decor is theatrical but the food is real and flavorful.

Crazy John's

Sandwich shop on The Block serves up filling, no-frills fare.

Chef Mac's is in tune with its audience

Welcome to improv dining.

Koco's, the quintessential neighborhood pub

Lauraville watering hole dishes juicy wings, excellent crab cakes

Red Canoe is a respite from the daily hustle

Bargain sandwiches, relaxed feel at this cozy Harford Road cafe.

Matsuri keeps it fresh in Federal Hill

After 15 years, Matsuri has cornered the market on reliable Japanese cuisine.

Baba's Kitchen is a cozy neighborhood staple

South Baltimore spot has simple, heartfelt takes on Mediterranean standards in a homey setting.

Crisp breads, clever pairings at Milk & Honey Market

Mount Vernon café is a step above most soup & sandwich spots

The whole enchilada and more at Mari Luna

Inventive menu means you should expand your horizons beyond your standby favorites

In Mount Airy, Drovers Grill offers unexpected pleasures

Halfway between Baltimore and Frederick, family-run restaurant showcases Maryland wines

Fresh, fast subs at Jimmy John's

The humor, noise and prices at this Inner Harbor chain seem right out of college