Baltimore’s culinary and cultural calendar is packed this week, offering families and friends a variety of new dining options, seasonal festivals, and Halloween‑ready celebrations.
New Restaurants and Ventures
The H3irloom Food Group is preparing to open BMORE BBQ, a restaurant that will showcase pit‑roasted lamb and smoked chicken wings inspired by African‑Diaspora flavors. The eatery will be available for delivery through DoorDash and Uber Eats, and it will also offer catering services.
Another addition to the peninsula is Blu Ca, which begins taking reservations on Tuesday, Oct. 20.
Meanwhile, The Wren is scaling back its operations as its owners prepare to relocate to Ireland in February. The pub will no longer accept reservations and will serve a reduced food menu from Tuesday to Friday, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m., with drinks available until 10 p.m. It will remain closed on weekends and Monday.
Unfortunately, The Gourmet at Kenilworth announced that its Towson location will close after business on Nov. 7.
Backyard Pizza‑Oven Kickstarter
TinyBrickOven, the local pizza spot popularized by Dave Portnoy, is launching a Kickstarter for a propane‑fired brick pizza oven designed for home use. Owner Will Fagg, who holds a patent on the design, will run the campaign from Oct. 20 through Nov. 19.
Italian Heritage Fall Festival
On Saturday at 11 a.m., Towson Courthouse Square and nearby streets will host the Italian Heritage Fall Festival, featuring live music, vendors, games, a sausage‑eating contest, and abundant food.
Witch‑tober at Sally O’s
Sally O’s is celebrating “Witch‑tober” all week. On Tuesday, guests can craft watch balls to hang on doors and “ward off negative energy.” Thursday offers a spell‑making workshop for those interested in the craft.
Wine Dinners and Tastings
Wednesday brings two notable wine events. Limoncello presents an “Autumn in Capri” dinner, pairing Italian dishes with seasonal wines. Later that evening, Clavel chef Carlos Raba will pop up at Boordy Vineyards for a five‑course Supper Club Series meal with curated wine pairings.
Thursday, Seppia welcomes Martin J. Hofstagger for a five‑course dinner featuring vintages from Hoffstatter Winery, including smoked halibut gnocchi with brown butter and roasted apples paired with a 2024 Pinot Bianco.
The Market at Hamilton will host a ticketed wine‑and‑cheese tasting, showcasing five cheeses and five wines alongside breads, nuts, fruits and spreads.
Community Halloween Preview
Local venues are gearing up for Halloween Saturday night. La Calle will host a Dia de los Muertos dinner on Thursday, Oct. 29, with limited tickets. Bar Dali offers a Poe‑themed sherry tasting, with walk‑in sherry specials downstairs and a ticketed DJ‑led party upstairs featuring tapas and an open bar.
Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland plans a bar crawl through its restaurants, Michael Jackson and Madonna tribute performances, and a Michael Jackson look‑alike contest. Power Plant Live!’s The Lair will run a Halloween‑themed pop‑up bar through the end of the month.
Upcoming Community Events
Mark your calendars for additional local happenings: a Culinary Walking Tour of Greenmount Cemetery on Oct. 24, a Sunday Brunch Cruise on the Water Taxi on Oct. 25, and a Virginia Wine Dinner at Woodberry Kitchen on Oct. 28.
These events reflect Baltimore’s vibrant food scene and its commitment to family‑friendly, community‑focused entertainment as the city moves into the holiday season.
Original reporting: Baltimore Fishbowl — read the source article.
