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Baltimore magazine food editors dish on the local food scene, covering the latest restaurant news, openings and closings, behind-the-scenes reporting, chef interviews, and the best bites they've had every week.

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  • Sep 14, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • every other week NEW EPISODES
  • 33m AVG DURATION
  • 61 EPISODES


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Latest episodes from Local Flavor Live

Can THB Rival the Bagels in NYC?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 40:59


THB owner Tony Scotto joins us to discuss what makes a great bagel, how his Italian family got into the business, and the cafe's upcoming expansion.

Previewing Our Best of Baltimore Food Winners

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 30:50


Plus, new sweets spots are on the rise, a visit to Rye Street Tavern, and our best bites of the week.

Pandemic Pivots in Baltimore and Beyond

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 47:36


Former Baltimore magazine editor Jess Mayhugh, now a Cities Editor for Thrillist, joins us to discuss the state of the food and beverage industry.

Snowballs in the Sculpture Garden

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 37:42


The BMA and Gertrude's team up to unveil a special snack kiosk. Plus, noteworthy openings, work-from-home lunch tips, and a shoutout to John Waters.

Restaurants Get Creative in the Age of COVID

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2020 35:47


Unique approaches to serving diners while keeping up with ever-changing restrictions. Plus, Open & Shut returns with the latest openings, closings, and recent news.

The Thrill of Foraging

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 37:37


Chef Chris Amendola discusses indoor dining reclosures, foraging tips for beginners, and lessons he's learned since opening his Hampden restaurant.

Spirit of Roggenart Revived in Roland Park

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2020 33:30


Former Roggenart co-owner and baker open Pekara Bakery on Cold Spring Lane. Plus, our favorite summer ice cream spots and best bites of the week.

Knowing Where Your Chocolate Comes From

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2020 45:16


Jinji Fraser of Pure Chocolate by Jinji joins us to talk about the ancestral qualities, and colonial history, of cacao. Plus, more on being back open in Belvedere Square and her new chocolate subscription program.

Remembering City Café

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 28:45


Details from our recent interview with former co-owner Gino Cardinale. Plus, more on the new Bottoms Up Bagels space and Jane's first al fresco reservation since restaurants reopened.

The Joy of Home Cooking

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2020 36:57


We talk about embracing the kitchen throughout quarantine. Plus, chefs share summer recipes, the new Whole Foods opens in Harbor East, and best bites.

Baltimore Farmers Market Returns with Social Distancing Measures

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 34:24


Safety precautions are in place at the fan-favorite Sunday market beneath the JFX. Plus, how to support the Black Lives Matter movement in Baltimore, details on the newly opened Whitehall Market, and best bites of the week.

What Will Dining Rooms Look Like When They Reopen?

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 38:14


Mannequins, "bumper tables," and other social distancing ideas. Plus, the fight for al fresco dining in Little Italy and our best carryout bites of the week.

The Return of Snowball Season

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 33:57


Quality Snowballs reopens in Hampden. Plus, a farewell to three city restaurants, checking in with Le Comptoir du Vin, and best carryout bites of the week.

The Dos and Don'ts of Ordering Takeout

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 28:54


Handy tips to make the most of your carryout experience. Plus, what we've been cooking from home, and our best bites of the week.

Despite Shutdowns, Restaurants Remain Resilient

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2020 34:47


We check in from quarantine about how the local dining scene is faring. Plus, a look at our new weekly food column and our best carryout bites.

Supporting The Dining Scene While Staying Healthy

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2020 31:10


Associate editor Kaitlyn Pacheco joins us to discuss how to support small businesses amid the coronavirus outbreak. Plus, Hampden spots expand to Howard County, and best bites of the week.

We Can Have Our Cheesecake and Eat It Too

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 40:51


After Gordon Biersch closes in Harbor East, we dish on some reliable chain restaurants around town. Plus, what kind of food to expect at our events, and best bites of the week.

Dining Adventures in France

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 34:49


Plus, our second season premiere includes James Beard Award news, an inside look at the annual Best Restaurants issue, and best bites of the week.

Are Calorie Counts on Menus a Turnoff?

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2020 34:18


Plus, The Boiler Room opens in Highlandtown, adventures in food styling, and best bites of the week.

Is 2020 The Year of Restaurant Rebrands?

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2020 38:50


Plus, our thoughts on Dry January, Restaurant Week tips, and best bites.

Why You Should Always Check Your Restaurant Receipt

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2020 38:11


Plus, New Year's resolutions, Jewish deli closures, and our best bites of the week.

Wrapping Up The Year in Food

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2019 35:46


Plus, Jason Hisley wins 'Holiday Wars' and we dish on our best bites of the year.

A Cooking Class for a Great Cause

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2019 29:50


We give back at at the American Heart Association's local teaching kitchen. Plus, details on Peter Chang's expansion to Baltimore.

Frank Pepe Pizzeria Reportedly Expanding to Maryland

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2019 34:32


We dish on the New Haven institution's famous clam pie. Plus, Puerto 511 opens empanada shop, behind the scenes at Dutch Courage, and best bites.

The Stories Behind Our Thanksgiving Potluck Dishes

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2019 34:05


Plus, Baby's on Fire opens in Fells Point, our favorite potluck recipes, and best bites of the week.

Our Approach to Negative Reviews

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2019 38:19


Plus, Esquire magazine praises Baltimore and our favorite items at Trader Joe's.

Ranch Dressing Remains a Classic

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2019 36:07


Plus, Uptown Abbey opens, chef Andrew Weinzirl's next chapter at The Choptank, and best bites.

When Should You Send Your Food Back?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2019 32:16


Plus, food adventures in New York City, the growth of Michele's Granola, and a visit to Magdalena.

Talking Fall Pies and Food Justice with Amanda Mack

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2019 32:51


Chef and owner of Crust by Mack joins us to discuss her signature recipes and expansion plans.

Exploring Baltimore's Lost Restaurants

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2019 30:47


Suzanne Loudermilk, co-author of 'Lost Restaurants of Baltimore,' joins us to discuss her new book.

The History of Smith Island Cake

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2019 29:06


Plus, Limoncello sets grand opening date, a new German basement bar, and best bites this week.

Love It or Hate It, Brunch is a Staple in Baltimore

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2019 33:25


We revisit our brunch cover story. Plus, a Roggenart spinoff in Roland Park and best bites this week.

Maryland Crab Soup vs. Cream of Crab

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2019 38:58


Plus, Union Collective gets a winery, a day in the life at Tagliata, and our best bites this week.

Should Restaurants Have Dress Codes?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2019 32:17


Plus, Le Comptoir du Vin praised by Bon Appu233utit, visiting True Chesapeake Oyster Co., and best bites.

Sharing Memories of The Dizz

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2019 29:10


Plus, adventures in napkin folding, The Helmand's 30th anniversary, and our best bites of the week.

Our Biggest Restaurant Pet Peeves

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2019 32:58


Plus, Dooby's owner opens Inner Harbor spot, our take on chicken sandwich debate, and best bites.

Local Flavor Live Podcast: A Critic's Guide to Going Out to Eat

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2019 36:41


Plus upcoming Baltimore favorites launch pop-ups, our sources for food inspiration, and best bites of the week

Farm Fresh Produce, Fan-Favorite Cafes, and Family-Friendly Dining

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2019 32:39


Plus, Rooster and Hen moves to Cross Street Market, Bill Bateman's closes, and best bites of the week.

Talking Tacos, Tortas, Traditions at Cocina Luchadoras

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2019 38:59


Our ----Best Badass---- winner Rosalyn Vera joins us in studio. Plus, new BBQ pop-up and TigerStyle closes.

Baltimore's Relationship With RoFo Chicken

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2019 33:54


Plus, Papi Cuisine coming to Fells Point, a visit to Nailah's Kitchen, and our best bites this week.

The Art of Dining Solo

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2019 33:59


Plus, Whitehall Mill vendor lineup, Restaurant Week tips, and our best bites this week.

The Great Crab vs. Lobster Debate

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2019 35:25


Plus, Fishnet opens in Mt. Vernon, drag brunches and dinners, and best bites.

No Farms, No Beer

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2019 23:43


Plus, The Charmery in Federal Hill, a fond farewell to digital editor Jess Mayhugh, and best bites.

Chefs Use Food to Create Works of Art

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2019 31:19


Plus, The Tilted Row opens, food scene honors Anthony Bourdain, and our best bites this week.

The Growth of Global Cuisine in Baltimore

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2019 29:43


Plus, a new Mexican restaurant in Fells Point, rolled ice cream trend spreads, and our best bites this week.

What's the Future of Harborplace?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2019 32:13


Plus, local chef on Chopped, new Brewer's Art Tavern, and our best bites this week.

What's Old is New in Baltimore

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2019 27:01


The reopening of Marble Bar, new Bugerim spot, Panda BBQ comes to Mt. Vernon, and our best bites this week.

Asian Food Culture and Culinary Authenticity

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2019 34:14


Leandro Lagera of Chinatown Collective joins us to explore issues surrounding a recent food review.

Showing Baltimore Off To Our D.C. Friends

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2019 31:24


Plus, the new Lake Montebello market, Raw ---- Refined opens, and our best bites this week.

When One Bar Closes, Baltimore's Heart Opens

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2019 31:58


Plus, EarthShake returns to Locust Point, Aveley Farms Coffee opens, and our best bites this week.

Remington is Mix of Old and New

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2019 31:12


Plus, Larder opens in Old Goucher, Broadway Market stalls come to life, and our best bites this week.

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