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90New spots
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● Checked Monday, September 7, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Baltimore

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 50 events, day by day →

Central Church of Christ: NextGen Ministry Golf Tournament

Friday 8am · Forest Park Golf

Mac Heat @ Nick's Fish House

Friday 5pm

Rap-N-Chew

Friday 7pm · Baltimore

The Magic Showcase

Friday 8pm · Poe's Magic Theatre

YJP & Community ROSH HASHANAH DINNER

Friday 8pm · Chabad of Downtown

New in Baltimore

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Antique Depot

Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage

Treasure-hunting, anyone?: Antique Depot corrals about 60 independent dealers across four floors in Historic Ellicott City, so the selection changes almost daily.

antique-depot-ec.com ↗

Indochine Restaurant

Restaurants

Low-key noodle haven: Small, family-run Indochine Restaurant keeps it simple and satisfying with Vietnamese staples Baltimore folks actually crave, from crisp spring rolls to steaming pho, plus easy takeout and delivery; they even host private parties if you need a fuss-free spot for the crew.

indochinemd.com ↗

Snake Hill

Nightlife

Serious sausage vibes: Highlandtown’s Snake Hill leans hard into craft sausage, grilling close to 20 varieties over an open flame, from Natty Boh brats to rabbit rattlesnake and vegan picks, with hush puppies and mac on the side.

snakehillbaltimore.com ↗

Baltimore’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Baltimore’s best →

Most read in Baltimore

The five stories Baltimore readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Performing Arts News: Tenth Annual Baltimore Comedy Festival Announced

    The 10th Annual Baltimore Comedy Festival (BCF) has announced its plans to celebrate a decade of diverse comedy in the city.

    Full story at mdtheatreguide.com ↗

  2. Ravens Reveal 'White Noise' Jerseys in Hype Video, Fresh Photo for Saints Game on NFL Schedule

    The Baltimore Ravens have revealed their new "White Noise" jerseys for their 2026 home opener against the New Orleans Saints on Sept.

    Full story at bleacherreport.com ↗

  3. Parking citation spirals into police shooting leaving Baltimore driver critical

    Baltimore Police Officer Samuel Thomas, a 20-year veteran, was involved in an officer-involved shooting after a parking citation escalated when a driver accelerated into him and carried him on the hood of a vehicle, leading to three rounds.

    Full story at shorenewsnetwork.com ↗

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