Chicagoland Equipment & Supply (CES), a portfolio company of Cooper Management, LLC, and a leading supplier of equipment, supplies and service to the food industry, has acquired United Fast Food & Beverage Service, a leading supplier of equipment and service to convenience stores and fast-food restaurants. The transaction closed on January 5, and an official announcement was made to UFFB’s employees at the company’s Elk Grove headquarters the following day. The acquisition is a continuation of CES’ efforts to expand its equipment offering and service capabilities. Cook M&A (cookma.com)... Read More

Have you been craving a good ol’ Farmers’ Market throughout these cold winter months? Well, fulfill that craving then! Baltimore’s 32nd Street Farmers Market (E 32nd Street and Barclay Street Baltimore) is the only year-round Farmers’ Market in the city! EVERY Saturday from 7 a.m. – 12 p.m. you can stop by and purchase those much-needed baked goods, produce, fruit, prepared foods, and flowers to patrons from all economic, social, and ethnic backgrounds. While the items may change throughout the seasons one thing will stay constant, helping local vendors stay in business! For more information... Read More

Have a shucking good time at the 12th Annual Oyster, Wine & Beer Festival this Saturday Jan 12 from 12 – 4 p.m. at The Assembly Room (316 Guilford Ave Baltimore). Enjoy the world’s best SHUCKERS – shucking just for you, smell the FIRE under the grilled oysters, taste the BRINY flavor of the steamed seafood, watch the action while the symphony of tastes plays on right before your eyes. Heavy Seas will have a full array of beers along with over 30+ other breweries, wineries and distilleries.  Plus, lots of games and great music on the main stage. ALL GUESTS WILL ENJOY: Over 20 Live... Read More

“We are the music makers and we are the dreamers of dreams.” –Willy Wonka The Charmery (1700 W 41st Street Ste 400 Baltimore) Goes Wonka this Tuesday Dec 4 at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday Dec 9 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, The Charmery’s intention is only for the delight of all five of your senses. For the first, in what promises to be an ongoing series at The Charmery’s Ice Cream Factory, they are thrilled to present a full sensory movie experience. The Ice Cream Factory will transform into a magical movie watching experience of the original Willy Wonka. There... Read More

What are we thankful for? Rum! What are we going to eat? Turkey! What are we going to do? ROCK! Transcendent Events brings you Rumsgiving this Saturday Nov 10 from 5 p.m. – 12 a.m. at POWER PLANT LIVE! (34 Market Pl. Baltimore). Get those winter bods started with Thanksgiving Burritos, Turkey Legs, and more tasty concoctions from Southern Provisions. Wash it back with featured Rum Cocktails and rock out to 9 of the best regional Indie Rock bands. Enjoy live performances by: Old Eastern, The Henchmen, Thunder Club, Yo No Say, Parallel Heights: EP Release, The Out of Water Experience, SGT GUSTO,... Read More

Hey Baltimore, are you ready to celebrate all things GREEK?! The 47th Annual Baltimore Greek Festival is happening this Thursday Nov 1 from 5 – 9 p.m., Friday Nov 2 from 11 a.m. – 9 p.m., Saturday Nov 3 from 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. and Sunday Nov 4 from 12 – 6 p.m. at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation (24 W Preston St. Baltimore). There are no admission fees, and all are welcome! Come celebrate Greek Culture, History, Faith and Community! Featuring authentic food, pastries, wine, music, dancing group, cathedral tours and shopping. Kick off the party Thursday Night with My Big Fat... Read More

Baltimore Food Truck Week is now Maryland Food Truck Week, and it’s back! This year’s Maryland Food Truck Week kicks off this Friday Oct 19 and continues through Sunday Oct 28. Maryland Food Truck Week gives visitors and residents a chance to dive into the unique culmination of culinary delights throughout the state of Maryland. Maryland Food Truck Week is the largest promotion of the local food truck scene, gathering over a hundred of the best food trucks in the Nation. Get the week-long party started with a FREE Kick-Off Rally on Friday Oct 19 from 5-9 p.m. at South Point – Port Covington... Read More

Maryland’s biggest beer festival is happening this weekend! Das Best Oktoberfest takes place on Saturday Oct 13 from 12-6 p.m. at M&T Bank Stadium (1101 Russell St. Baltimore). This all-you-care-to-taste festival features over 150 international, domestic and local beers, wines and schnapps! Enjoy authentic oompah and polka music live from regional bands. Several brat concessionaries will be offering the best sausages and German food in Maryland! Engage in fun contests like the Stein Holding Contest, the Biggest Beer Belly Competition, Homebrew Contest, the Miss Oktoberfest Competition and... Read More

There is not a more delicious and enjoyable portmanteau than the blended meal of breakfast of lunch. Now is the time to celebrate the pleasurable meal of, BRUNCH! Make plans to attend Brunch Fest this Saturday Sep 29 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. in Harbor Point Central Plaza (1310 Point Street Baltimore). This all-you-care-to-taste Brunch extravaganza will feature samples from more than 15 of Baltimore’s hottest brunch spots. The Almost Famous Bloody Mary Bar will feature all of your favorite toppings and fixin’s. Enjoy some hot and iced coffees at The Boozy Coffee Bar. The Fresh Mimosa Bar will... Read More

Rated as one of the best benefits in Baltimore by Baltimore Magazine and The Baltimore Sun, it’s time once again for some Maritime Magic! The 32nd Annual Maritime Magic benefit is happening this Friday Sep 28 from 7-11 p.m. at the Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park and Museum (1417 Thames St. Baltimore). This highly anticipated annual benefit event draws more than 2,500 guests to party the night away under the stars in celebration and support of Living Classrooms’ important work in serving disadvantaged youth and adults throughout Baltimore and Washington, DC. Enjoy great food,... Read More