Dining News

Three years after a tsunami devastated the Tohoku region of Japan, one chef is risking the reputation of a major hotel brand to convince patrons that the area's food is safe again.

You know that feeling where something seems really good, but there's one little thing that leaves you feeling uneasy? It's a real pub, complete with loyal regulars, good food, a beer garden, daffs on the tables and sweet-smelling, sky blue decorated loos.

Fast-food salads just inched up a notch. Wendy's just debuted two new permanent menu items to its premium salad line - the Asian Cashew Chicken Salad and BBQ Ranch Chicken Salad.

Next Monday, March 17, Franny's will introduce a menu of 16 pizzas that have never been served at the restaurant before.

Upperline's owner JoAnn Clevenger is on the hunt for a new executive chef. Dave Bridges, who held that position for two and half years, left for personal reasons a little more than two weeks ago.

Pop's Diner is at 104 N. Lake Park Blvd., Carolina Beach. The diner opens at 11 a.m. and is open seven days year round.

Kooper's Tavern will expand to Jacksonville, Maryland, in The Manor Shopping Center servicing Fallston, Dulaney Valley, Hunt Valley/ Sparks and the Monkton area.

When a menu offers a cheese plate, there's a 99 percent chance I am going to order it.

This Tuesday Mill Avenue's Handlebar will be debuting a new menu that includes beers, cocktails, and food.

It won't be there when you sit down; you can't request it. It's gone - and has been since January, when the highly revered, eclectic American restaurant in Rutherford switched from a solely prix-fixe menu to a weeknight la carte menu.

Patch Staff Report The Bishop, an Avondale Estates restaurant and bar set to debut this April, has introduced its food and beverage offerings.

Church's Chicken , 1530 Byrne, inspected Feb. 13. Quat sanitizer in three-bay sink too strong at over 500 ppm.

Ryan DuVall, restaurant critic for The Journal Gazette, was a "foodie" long before joining The Journal Gazette in 1999.

Harvest Moon cafe & bakery is back and now open for business. Harvest Moon cafe & bakery has experience that will speak for itself when you try any of their selections.

On a quiet Tuesday night, your Spy and companions entered the Cantonese and Peking Restaurant in Burton Road, Littleover.

By SARAH TINCHER Marylanders - lawmakers included - take their crabs very seriously, which prompted a legislative proposal that would let residents know when their "Maryland style" crabcakes aren't the real deal.

If the movie industry ever returns to the Niles district, once the region's silent film mecca, a director will surely will shoot a dinner date scene at The Vine, the neighborhood's charming restaurant-bar.

Harish Anada and Meena Anada, owners of Little India restaurant, 1604 Washington St. East, showcase two of the gluten free menu items available.

Call it a barbecue joint with buzz. Mention Food & Fire BBQ Taphouse, and plenty of people have something to say.

Fresh Maine lobster, served either steamed or grilled, is featured on the Menu at Umi Sushi & Oyster Bar at Pechanga Resort & Casino.