Posted by McHenry Row on 10:52 AM
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This fall in Baltimore is going to be a good one for your bellies. There are so many food and beer festivals happening in the coming month that you might not have any room for candy come Halloween. (Who are we kidding? There’s always room for candy!) These festivals are so delicious you’ll wish they were year-round.
The 14th Annual Pigtown Festival is coming back to Baltimore this year with more than ever. On Saturday, October 10th from noon until 7 the 700-900 blocks of Washington Boulevard will be turned into Pigtown. The festival will have plenty of food, drink and arts and crafts vendors as well as live entertainment throughout the day. If you’re feeling thirsty, you can purchase a Bottomless Drink Pass for unlimited wine, beer and cocktails at the festival. Bottomless Drink Passes are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Get yours here. While you’re grubbing on your delicious dishes from Smokin’ Joes BBQ, PIzza di Joey and Jammin Flava, you can enjoy the musical stylings of Kelly Bell Band, Jah Works and Nelly’s Echo. Luckily for us, Pigtown is only a 5 minute drive away from our home at McHenry Row Apartments.
On October 24th you can experience a beer extravaganza. Across the river at Canton Waterfront Park, come celebrate hometown craft beers and the local breweries who make them! This is one of the widest selection of Maryland craft breweries in the state so you know you’ll be getting the best there is to offer. There will also be a homebrew competition for any crafty brewers who are up for the challenge. You can participate by judging the competition and selecting the best of the bunch. While you’re sipping your brews make sure to check out the wide array of local food trucks, groove to some local Baltimore bands, test your noggin in trivia and try your hand at cornhole. Get your tickets here for the Baltimore Craft Beer Festival and to learn more.
In other beer news: Baltimore Beer Week is coming soon to a beer glass near you! October 9th through the 18th. There are so many events happening during Baltimore Beer Week it’s hard to keep track of them all. Begin with getting your passport for the Mahaffey’s Pub Passport Challenge. Can you tackle 21 beers in just 10 days? Make sure you get your passport stamped for each one! On the 12th, in Fells Point you can crack open your beer while you crack open some oysters. How delicious! To see the full calendar and listing of event for Baltimore Beer Week, check here.
If you like beer and food, October is going to be a great month for you! With Baltimore Beer Week and the Baltimore Craft Beer Festival, your thirst should most definitely be quenched. You’ll most certainly get your fill at Pigtown where you can pig out (sorry for the pun) on the most delicious food Baltimore has to offer.
Posted by McHenry Row on 10:14 AM
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Now that summer is winding down and we’re down to our last few warm weather days it’s time to start thinking about fall! But not before we soak up every last bit of this heat first! And what’s the best way of enjoying the heat? Avoiding it by trying to keep cool! Luckily for us, tomorrow, the 22nd, is Ice Cream Cone Day and Baltimore is full of places to find yourself a delicious cone of something whether it be ice cream or frozen yogurt! Each of these places is only 20 minutes away from our home at McHenry Row!
First on our list is the Charmery. This local hand-crafted ice cream shop has only the finest flavors to bring out the true flavor of Baltimore. The Charmery uses local ingredients to support local farmers and producers. Their list of ice cream flavors is ever changing so it will be different every time you visit them! To see their current flavor list check here. Now that the weather is cooling off they’ll be getting their hot chocolate in to warm you up! They also serve a mean root beer float so stop by and try some! We know you won’t be disappointed!
Dominion Ice Cream created award-winning all vegetable ice cream in 2006 and hasn’t stopped since. Not only do they have all-vegetable flavors but they also have amazing traditional and gourmet flavors without any vegetables for those who don’t like their veggies! Their veggie flavors are tomato, sweet potato, spinach, carrot, butternut squash, sweet corn, cucumber, beet and red cabbage. Most of the vegetable flavors are very subtle and hardly noticeable so it just tastes like a regular ice cream. Dominion Ice Cream has even been featured on the Food Network so you know you’re getting quality treats when you have a Dominion cone!
Reviving traditional Italian ice cream making methods, Pitango Gelato uses only the best and freshest ingredients. All of their gelatos and sorbets are free of artificial ingredients, colorings, flavorings and chemicals, and they also limit fat and sugar content in all of their treats. Not only do they strive to deliver quality Italian gelato, they also bring you amazing Italian coffee. Their coffee comes from a local roaster to ensure it’s always fresh for you.They’ve partnered with Counter Culture Coffee because of their commitment to quality and sustainability. So after you’ve enjoyed your gelato, make sure you also grab yourself a cup o’ joe at Pitango Gelato.
Posted by McHenry Row on 10:29 AM
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Being in Baltimore means we’re within driving distance of the beach! One of the best and most popular beach destinations on the east coast is Ocean City, MD. The tiny sliver of land across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge is a popular destination for everyone from families to spring breakers. The long strip of land is packed with restaurants, shopping and so many other things to do. Give yourself a well deserved weekend trip and head on over to the real OC.
When you’ve just had enough of the beach (not possible) you can grab your putter and try your hand at mini golf. There are multiple courses available up and down the strip and even a few indoor courses for when the weather takes a turn for the worse. The different courses range from everything to sea life themed, to safari themed to dragon themed. So grab your putter and get ready to tame some golf dragons.
One of the most popular attractions in all of Ocean City is the boardwalk. The sprawling expanse of wooden boards is filled to the brim with shops, restaurants and fun attractions. If you head all the way to the south end you’ll find Trimper’s Rides. The tiny amusement park has so many rides for you to have fun on! Once you’ve finished with the rides, take a walk through the weird and unbelievable. Ripley’s Believe It or Not has all manner of oddities to make you wonder, is it real or not? There are so many stores up and down the boardwalk that you can’t walk 5 steps without running into one! With everything from candy stores to surf shops to souvenir t-shirt stores, there’s something for everyone on the boardwalk.
While you’re in Ocean City, you can’t miss out on the wonder that is Assateague Island. 8 miles south of OC you can find a small island inhabited by ponies! The legendary ponies were said to have swam to shore from a sunken Spanish ship and made their home on Assateague. The island is open for you to drive or walk through with some areas having the ponies even close enough to touch. But venture close at your own risk! You can even camp out on the island in certain areas. Check here for rules and regulations about the island.
There is so much to do in Ocean City, MD and this is only a small sampling of what’s available. You could spend months here without doing everything there is to do! So if you’re only spending a couple of days here it’s best to find the most exciting things to do!
Posted by McHenry Row on 10:35 AM
There are all different kinds of pizzas: pepperoni, Hawaiian, white, veggie, the options are endless. But there’s only one original ‘za: the cheese pizza. If you’re a fan of the classic cheese pizza then this holiday is for you. This Saturday is Cheese Pizza Day. The only way to celebrate is with a big cheesey pie all to yourself (or you can share if you’re feelings generous).
BOP, Brick Oven Pizza’s delicious wood fired oven pizzas are a given when you start talking about yummy Baltimore pizzas. They’re so amazing BOP has even been included on the Food Network! On top of their specialty pizzas, their menu consists of pastas, salads and oversized wraps. If you’re in the mood for pizza they have everything from Hawaiian to Pizza Cheese Steak to Meat Lovers to Greek. Each one of these pizzas is an experience that you won’t want to miss. You’ll be back the next day for another one! BOP is only a short 13 minute drive from McHenry Row so you won’t have to travel far or wait long for delivery!
Also, featured on the Food Network on Diner’s, Drive Ins and Dives, is Johnny Rad’s Pizzeria Tavern. With a constantly changing menu, you’ll have to come in frequently to make sure you try all of it! From their starters to the sandwiches to their desserts and cocktails, you cannot go wrong at Johnny Rad’s. While you’re chowing down on that pizza make sure you wash it down with a selection from their extensive list of beers. Johnny Rad’s is only 13 minutes’ drive from McHenry Row Apartments.
This upscale, full service trattoria specializes in authentic Neapolitan Pizzas. Verde has an extensive list of traditional and creative original wood fired pizzas. If you’re feeling brave, you can try experiential dining for a more hands-on experience. Sample the cheeses and pizzas while you make one yourself. Their authentic Italian cuisine will leave your mouth watering. They even have a brunch menu if you’re up for early morning Italian food. Your delicious Italian pizza is only 15 minutes away from McHenry Row Apartments.
