Wired Workouts

An array of smartphone ‘apps’ helps fitness buffs track performance, record calorie intake and stay motivated. Some apps even choose the soundtrack to sweat to.

By Carrie McFadden
Photographed by Justin Tsucalas

Island Hop

For a quick winter escape, consider one of these island getaways. All offer beautiful beaches, tropical rhythms and (most importantly) easy flights from BWI Airport.

By Joe Sugarman & Laura Wexler

Happy New Year!

Almost Broadway

The grand old Ford’s Theatre was a ‘tryout house’ for New York-bound musicals, and a gem in the city’s cultural crown.

By Mary K. Zajac

Life at the Belvedere

Much has been written about the glory days of the city’s landmark hotel. Writer and Belvedere resident Mikita Brottman pokes around in the archives and discovers some of the hotel’s lesser-known— and less glorious— history.

A cake that says ‘I do.’

By Mary K. Zajac

The Back Page

One For the Books

By Christopher Corbett

To Wit

Triple Threat

Under Stated

Manchurian Candidate

Sentimental Value

Jessica Winicki & Daniel Kallaugher – October 1, 2011

By Gina Moffa
Photographed by Greg Gibson

Hang Of It

Radical

Garden Party

Lucky Sinex & Ashley Thompson – June 18, 2011

By Laurie Legum
Photographed by David/Michele

Scottish Rite

Polly Bartlett & Matt Offutt – October 8, 2011

By Jewel Edwards
Photographed By Carol Masica

Let Them Eat Cake

Jessica D’Argenio & Josh Waller – June 10, 2011

By Gina Moffa
Photographed by Lindsay Hite/ReadyLuck

Social Medium

Travel Books 2012

Here are five travel titles we’re looking forward to checking out in the coming year.

Lend Me an Ear

Showtime

If you’re looking for trip ideas to New Guinea—or even New Jersey— then check out a travel show.

The Short List

Soup’s On

Cozy up this winter with these four easy—and delicious—recipes.

By Binny McNamara
Photographed by Steve Buchanan

A Clean Slate

At Silo Point, a loft with a view is transformed into a refreshing urban oasis.

By Gina Moffa
Photographed by Erik Kvalsvik

Good Counsel

In 1966, Lois Feinblatt became a mental health counselor through Johns Hopkins’ ‘housewives program.’ Now, at age 90, Feinblatt still works as a therapist.

By Laura Wexler

New Digs

Mission to marzipan.

The Bottom Drawer

Museum Quality

Here Today...

Halcyon Holidays

Stiles Colwill carries on a 60-year tradition of festive holiday decorating and entertaining at Halcyon Farm.

Photographed by Erik Kvalsvik

A shopper’s emporium

For 72 years, Baltimore’s toniest department store, O’Neill & Co., offered luxury goods and unparalleled customer service. They even mended your stockings.

By Mary K. Zajac

Good Tastes

This holiday season, show off your cooking chops (and avoid the malls) with these delicious homemade presents.

By Binny McNamara
Photographed by Steve Buchanan

Cocktail Hour

Sipping Point

Noodling Around

Let there be lights

The Christmas display at Southern Maryland’s Flat Iron Farm is an over-the-top extravaganza—and an annual holiday must-see.

By Jason Tinney
Photographed by Scott Suchman

Mama Mia

What about Nash?

This year marks the 40th anniversary of poet Ogden Nash’s death. Isn’t it high time to give him some local love?

By Mikita Brottman

Kitchen Tables

Martini time

This holiday season, give yourself—and others—the gift of a martini made right.

Text and photographs by Jim Burger

Movers & Shakers

In case you haven’t noticed, drinks are in. Here, we spotlight the trendsetters who are shaping the new libations scene, from a guy who travels the world to brew beer to a Maryland winery that’s reminiscent of Bordeaux. There’s also a group that’s bringing back forgotten cocktails and a brewer who’s resurrecting a beer that every old-time Baltimorean remembers well. So grab a mug, a glass or a snifter. There’s never been a better time to pour yourself a drink...

Photographed by Justin Tsucalas

Strong Stuff

The Back Page

Radio days

By Christopher Corbett

The Short List

Fired up

Hidden treasure

A dilapidated 1847 Greek Revival townhouse in Mount Vernon is restored to the grandeur of its golden past, thanks to a devoted owner with passion, energy and know-how to spare.

By Susan Stiles Dowell Photographed by Erik Kvalsvik

About kraut.

From Poland with Love

So Sweet

To Market

Fast-food memories

The Back Page

Home improvements

By Christopher Corbett
Illustration by Chuck Shacochis

Back to the Future

Catch of the Day

Daily Deals

Groupon, LivingSocial and other discount dining offers might be a treat for diners. But they’re giving some local restaurateurs a bad case of heartburn.

By Marianne Amoss illustration by andrea cobb

Net Decor

Pie-eyed

What’s for dessert?

Writer, mom and nutritionist Carrie McFadden takes on the age-old question.

By Carrie McFadden
Illustration by Sandy Nichols

Kitchen Accomplished

Style’s annual roundup of our favorites in local kitchen design.

Photographed by Erik Kvalsvik

Starring Role

After years as a utility player on the Baltimore opera scene, James Harp takes the reins of the newly created Lyric Opera Baltimore.

By Laura Wexler
Photographed by Justin Tsucalas

Everybody Goes to Ginos

Burgers, fries, shakes and a big helping of nostalgia are on the menu at the newly resurrected version of the beloved hometown joint.

By Mary K. Zajac

Good Tastes

Move over, apples. Here comes autumn’s other signature fruit.

By Binny McNamara
Photographed by Steve Buchanan

Eats for the Ages

An exhibit at the National Archives and a pop-up restaurant nearby offer the chance to explore America’s culinary past, bite by bite.

By Laura Wexler
Photography by Greg Powers (2)

The Short List

Cannery row

Life Lessons

From an actor to a dancer to an art museum director, 13 Baltimoreans share what they’ve learned from their long careers in the arts.

Interviews By Joe Sugarman, Laura Wexler, Laura Lefavor, Alice Horner and Brian Michael Lawrence
Photographed by Kirsten Beckerman

Get the Boot

Life in Pleasantville

Three years ago, city-bred writer Elizabeth Bastos was dreading her family’s move onto campus at McDonogh School. But since then she’s discovered the joys of neighbors, the dining hall— and a modern-day 1950s existence.

By Elizabeth Bastos
Illustration by John Kachik

Latin Lovers

Baby Cakes

Travel tips from someone even more high-maintenance than you…

All that Chazz

A cathedral of books

The original Enoch Pratt Central Library wasn’t a beautiful building. But it embodied the beautifully radical idea that books should be available to all, regardless of income or race.

By Mary K. Zajac

Getting the Blues

True colors

Grand Design

Baltimore-based interior designer Patrick Sutton transforms a 14,000-square-foot dream house into a high-style showcase.

By Kessler Burnett
Photographed by Gordon Beall

The design shrink

Interior designer Kim Eastburn doesn’t just reupholster your couch— she puts you on it.

By Christianna McCausland
Photographed by Kirsten Beckerman

I’ve got you, Babe

Bunking at a Lancaster County farm means hanging out with animals, helping with chores and eating big country breakfasts. But, as our writer wonders, what happened to the pig?

By Rona Kobell
Photographed by Kirsten Beckerman

A Need for Speed

The Back Page

Appetite for the past

By Christopher Corbett
Illustration by Chuck Shacochis

Retail Roundup

Green Cuisine

Hola, baby!

As the world gets smaller and smaller, more parents want their children to be bilingual. How soon can kids start learning Spanish or Chinese? Try 18 months!

By Christine Grillo
Illustration by Maxwell Holyoke-Hirsch

The Short List

Show Piece

Holiday inn

A circa-1840 house on the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal is redesigned as a year-round gathering spot for celebrating with family and friends.

by Kessler Burnett
photographed by Erik Kvalsvik

In the same boat

Doug Silber says you can learn a lot about life by sailing, and he’s working to give everyone in Baltimore the opportunity to get out on the water.

By Kathy Hudson
photographed by Kirsten Beckerman

Travel tips from someone even more high-maintenance than you…

Thrill ride

With vintage amusements— and good food to boot— Knoebels Amusement Park delivers old-fashioned fun.

By Joe Sugarman

Good Tastes

Ripe, flavor-packed melons star in these four easy-to-prepare summer dishes.

By Andrew Evans
Photographed by Scott Suchman

Making Waves

Our annual roundup of new shops and restaurants at the beach.

By Joe Sugarman & Laura Wexler
photographed by Kirsten Beckerman

Simply Divine

Backpage

Time change

By Christopher Corbett