Fire Forces La Cuchara to Temporarily Close

The Best Things to Do in Baltimore This Weekend...

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Eating Baltimore
January 09, 2026

Hey Baltimore—

Welcome to the 79 new subscribers who joined since last week’s edition. Happy to have you in our (growing) community!

Hope you all had a good holiday and new year! We’re right back into the swing of things for 2026. Here’s what we’ve got this week:

  • A Golden Girls–inspired happy hour experience comes to The Point in Towson…

  • Brewer’s Cask is hosting a David Bowie Tribute Night…

  • And a kitchen fire has forced the popular Baltimore spot, La Cuchara, to temporarily close…

Scroll on, make plans, and eat well, Charm City.

Things To Do In Baltimore & Surrounding Areas This Weekend

Friday January 9th

Stay Golden: Golden Hour Pop-Up @ The Point in Towson ($)
📅 Friday, January 9th | 4-7PM
📍 The Point in Towson, 523 York Rd, Towson
Step into a Golden Girls–inspired happy hour experience featuring themed drinks and food, playful décor, photo moments, and laid-back games designed for easy, drop-in fun.

Saturday January 10th

Cornhole Tournament @ Wico Street Beer Co. ($)
📅 Saturday, January 10th | Practice 12:00 PM, Games 12:30 PM
📍 Wico Street Beer Co., 1100 Wicomico Street, Suite 1A, Baltimore
Grab a beer and compete in a laid-back cornhole tournament with cash payouts and prizes during this afternoon of friendly competition and good vibes.

Baltimore Square Dance @ Mobtown Ballroom ($)
📅 Saturday, January 10th | 7:30–10:30PM
📍 Mobtown Ballroom & Café, 30 W North Ave, Baltimore
Join a high-energy night of square dancing with live old-time music, beginner-friendly instruction, and plenty of laughs—no partner or experience required.

Stand-Up Comedy Showcase @ Max’s Taphouse (Free)
📅 Saturday, January 10th | Doors 7PM, Show 8PM
📍 Max’s Taphouse, 737 S Broadway, Baltimore
Enjoy a free Saturday night comedy show featuring a rotating lineup of standout comedians in a lively, 21+ taproom setting.

David Bowie Tribute Night @ Brewer’s Cask (Free)
📅 Saturday, January 10th | 8PM
📍 Brewer’s Cask, 1236 Light Street, Baltimore
Celebrate the life and music of David Bowie with classic hits, deep cuts, creative covers, and a chance to win a Bowie album during this high-energy tribute night.

Sunday January 11th

Eclectic New Year, New Goods Market @ Ministry of Brewing (Free)
📅 Sunday, January 11th | 12–4PM
📍 Ministry of Brewing, 1900 E Lombard St, Baltimore
Shop a curated lineup of local makers and artists, grab a beer, and enjoy an easygoing afternoon of browsing, art, and food to kick off the new year.

Bluegrass Sunday @ Pickett Brewing (Free)
📅 Sunday, January 11th | 1–4PM
📍 Pickett Brewing Company, 1130 S. Paca Street, Baltimore
Spend your Sunday afternoon enjoying live bluegrass as Ryan Rogers and The Dishonest Fiddlers bring high-energy acoustic music to Pickett Brewing.

Free Family Sundays @ Baltimore Museum of Art (Free)
📅 Sunday, January 11th | 2–5PM
📍 Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Dr, Baltimore
Families with children ages 6–9 can enjoy a hands-on, drop-in art workshop that encourages creativity and thinking like an artist.

This Week in the Community…

La Jetée Opens as Baltimore’s New All-Day Dining Destination
Baltimore Fishbowl reports that La Jetée has opened at Harbor Point, offering an all-day French bistro experience with pastries, coffee, lunch, happy hour, and dinner inspired by Southern France and Chesapeake ingredients. Read more…

Baltimore Harbor Oyster Project Aims to Restore Reefs
Food Tank highlights a growing effort to restore oyster reefs in the Baltimore Harbor, with partners working to grow millions of oysters to improve water quality and strengthen the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem. Read more…

Fire Forces La Cuchara to Temporarily Close
A fire has forced popular family-owned Baltimore restaurant La Cuchara to close until further notice, prompting an evacuation during service and a pause as the team assesses damage and plans next steps. Read more…

Real Estate Corner

Pet Of The Week

Have a furry, feathered, or scaly friend you’re proud of? Send a photo and a few fun facts, and we might feature them in an upcoming issue. It’s a fun way to share smiles with the community and discover local pet resources along the way.

This week’s reader submission is: Jasper

“Here is Jasper, our festive little heart-stealer who was soaking in the last bits of Christmas magic this week”

Jasper, not ready to let go of the holidays!

P.S. I’m also looking to partner with a local pet business to help bring this section to life—if that’s you (or someone you know), shoot me an email here.

Date Spot Of The Week

Cece’s (Roland Park)

This week’s date spot takes us to Cece’s Roland Park — an intimate, European-inspired spot that feels tailor-made for couples who love lingering over shared plates and good conversation. Tucked inside Cross Keys, it strikes that rare balance of cozy and refined, making it ideal for dates that feel thoughtful without being formal.

Start by sharing a few “for the table” standouts like the burrata with figs and prosciutto, smoked whitefish rillette with focaccia, or a half-dozen oysters to set the tone. From there, lean into flavorful small plates such as roasted octopus with chorizo or the wagyu tartare, and finish with a glass of wine while the night naturally unfolds. It’s a place that encourages slowing down, ordering another bite, and staying a little longer than planned.

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Have a great weekend!

Matt | Eating Baltimore

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