Score a box of treats for your sweetheart from Sweet Cascades Chocolatier. Tucked away in the Savage Mill mall, the small local shop shines brightly, both literally and figuratively, thanks to its cheerful decor and equally cheerful staff. They’ll be happy to help you locate the perfect connections for your special someone. The options range…
Start off 2022 on a healthy note with a meal at the freshly debuted Boro Kabob. The eatery specializes in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean dishes featuring fresh veggies, heart-healthy olive oil, and high-quality meats and seafood. However, the chef isn’t afraid to get a little creative with some fusion comfort food—like the sumac and feta…
Did you set a New Year’s resolution for 2022? If the answer is yes, and it was something self-care-oriented, make time in your schedule for a session at Burning Down the House. The local pottery studio lets guests unleash their inner artists and bust stress as the creative juices begin to flow. Those who’ve visited…
The new year offers an opportunity to wipe the slate clean and start fresh with a newly calibrated outlook and freshly minted goals. And while many people use the changing year as a chance to improve upon their physical self, why stop there? Now is the perfect time to reevaluate your living space, as well,…
Some holiday traditions have been postponed again this year, but not the Laurel Armory Illumination! Although the holiday parade and festival will not be held out of an abundance of caution, the annual Armory Illumination is slated to return to Laurel on Saturday, December 4th, and you won’t want to miss it. Led by Laurel’s…
Follow the floral print to the Flower Coffee Collective, a revamped vintage camper that’s doling out piping hot cups of gourmet coffee. This spot recently opened next to El Gavilan on Flower Avenue, and it shares a covered patio with the eatery—it’s a perfect place to enjoy your cup of joe on a sunny fall…
The holiday season is here! If you’re someone who started decorating in October, you might not really need to put any finishing touches on your decor. But if you’re just getting going now, these DIY ideas will elevate your holiday decorations in a fun and modern way. DIY Snow Globes [The Sweetest Occasion] Did you…
Lost Ark Distilling Company draws inspiration from Maryland’s earliest settlers, who enlisted whatever they could find locally to make, well, everything. The team at the distillery does the same thing. They start crafting each spirit from craft, using local ingredients whenever possible, and base each line of spirits on a different aspect of Maryland’s history. For…
Pepino’s may be an Italian restaurant, but don’t mistake it for a pizzeria. The Italian entrees and pasta dishes are what really shine at this hidden gem. Even many locals didn’t know it existed until the past year and a half, when delivery apps alerted them to its presence. They count it as a thin silver…
Thanksgiving is a time to gather with loved ones and reflect on all the things that we have to be grateful for. It’s a joyous time, but for those who are hosting the biggest feast of the year, it can also be a stressful occasion—but it doesn’t have to be! If you’ll be hosting Thanksgiving…