Your crabs and beer just got a new best friend
Listen—I’ma say this once, and you gonna wanna hear it. So you know Foraged, right? The fancy spot over there in Hampden, tucked away near the avenue where all the little boutiques are? The one that was always doing something wild with mushrooms and, like, edible flowers? Yeah, that Foraged. Well, they just closed their doors for good. *Click*. I know, I know, another one bites the dust. But hold up, hon, because here’s the *real* Baltimore tea: Brian Lavin, the chef from Foraged, ain’t going far. He's taking his talents straight to Boordy Vineyards up in Hydes, and that, my friends, is a game changer for your weekend plans.
### What This Means for Baltimore Eats
This ain't just some restaurant closing; it’s a whole new chapter for one of our city's most creative chefs. Foraged was always pushing boundaries with its seasonal, foraged ingredients. Now, imagine that same genius, but paired with local wines in a vineyard setting.
* **Farm-to-Table, Vineyard Style:** This means Boordy ain't just for sippin' anymore. You'll get food that actually *deserves* to be on the same table as those beautiful Maryland wines. * **A New Reason to Head North:** Forget the Inner Harbor for a minute. This gives you a proper reason to drive up the JFX and out past the Beltway for a real taste of Maryland, from the glass to the plate. * **Keeping Talent Local:** It’s a win for Baltimore, even if the restaurant itself is gone. We’re keeping a chef of Lavin’s caliber right here in our food ecosystem, just a short drive from Patterson Park.
Foraged closing? Yeah, that stings a little, especially for folks who loved that unique vibe in Hampden. But Brian Lavin moving to Boordy? That's Baltimore, hon — we don't break, we just bend loud. We take a hit, and then we find a way to make something even better, usually involving good food and a strong drink. Go check it out.
Kev and the crew are always chattin' 'bout stuff like this on the morning show — catch 'em live at mornings.live.