Category Archives: Dining

John Waters Swears off the word “Hon” and Honfest

Posted on December 11, 2010 by almosthipguy

From the archives: Associated Press article, 6/13/2008. BALTIMORE (AP) — John Waters is done with “Hon.” Honfest, an annual celebration of beehive hairdos, cat’s-eye glasses and other kitschy fashions, is getting bigger and bigger. Participants are known as “Hons” in … Continue reading →

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Claire C’s Cafe Hon Review

Posted on December 11, 2010 by almosthipguy

Claire C.’s Yelp review of Hampden’s Cafe Hon is priceless. by Claire C, whatsinsideourbrains.com, Baltimore, MD (posted 12/9/10) Let’s pretend, for a moment, that we inhabit a Baltimore-that-never-was–the bastard child of the sitcom Alice (“Kiss ma grits!”), the movie “Hairspray” … Continue reading →

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The Last Day of Haussner’s

Posted on November 29, 2010 by atomictv

By Bill McAllen, welcometobaltimorehon.com “Last winter, I had heard that in a upcoming episode of the hit television show Mad Men, Don Draper and crew were coming to Baltimore to wine and dine the big wigs at London Fog with … Continue reading →

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Lake Trout – A Fried Favorite in Baltimore

Posted on November 16, 2010 by atomictv

LAKE trout, prepaid cellphones, discount cigarettes: Drive on Baltimore Street West, away from downtown, and the hand-painted signs plastered to building flanks beckon. Fried chicken, lake trout, checks cashed: The awnings on take-aways here advertise that trifecta. Korean-owned fast food … Continue reading →

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