Bite Me, Baltimore: Ravens' New Menu Items, Wine Festival Coming Soon, Ice Cream Cottage Burgled

By Sonia Su

Don't miss this food-related news from around the Baltimore metro area:

Baltimore Restaurant Week Extends Offers, County Set to Host Another
OWINGS MILLS-REISTERSTOWN—Some restaurants in the city are extending their menu and offers, while Baltimore County Restaurant Week will have more than 50 restaurants participating from Aug. 9-25.

After Long Wait, Oyster Bay Grille Opening Soon
TOWSON—Seafood sourced from the Chesapeake Bay, Colorado prime meats and produce from local farms will soon be readily available to the Towson area diner. Oyster Bay Grille, described as an upscale eatery in a casual setting, will open in late August on 1 E. Joppa Rd.

Photos: Ravens Tout New Food Items at M&T Bank Stadium
NORTH BALTIMORE—The Old Bay pulled chicken sandwich, the Italian burger and the junkyard dog are some of the new items available from ARAMARK on game day.

'Vines in the Ville' Wine Festival Planned in Catonsville
CATONSVILLE—A wine festival is set for Oct. 12 in Catonsville, featuring small, boutique wineries and vendors from throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. There will be food and bands from noon to 6 p.m.

Crashing Down: Cockeysville Distillery Demolished
HUNT VALLEY-COCKEYSVILLE—Baltimore County tore down the Cockeysville Distillery Sunday morning, and when demolition began Patch user W. Craig Kenney was there to catch the action on camera.

Ice Cream Cottage Burgled
ARBUTUS—A burglar broke into Ice Cream Cottage and its safe and stole cash on Aug. 1.

Waverly Residents Want Yau Bros. Closed Overnight
NORTH BALTIMORE—Waverly resident have had it at with a carryout restaurant they say is causing problems in their community. Some community activists in Waverly are circulating a petition to have Yau Bros. Carryout closed overnight.

Readers Choose Best Restaurants in Baltimore City
PIKESVILLE—We asked Pikesville Patch Facebook fans which is thebest restaurant in Baltimore City, and here are the results as of 11 a.m. Aug. 5: Miss Shirley's Cafe, Woodberry Kitchen and The Prime Rib each got two nods.

Celebrate National Frozen Custard Day at Rita's Thursday
OWINGS MILLS-REISTERSTOWN—Did you get double punches at Rita's for National Frozen Custard Day on Thursday? If not, you can still get free samples of its classic italian ice, cream ice, frozen custard, sundaes, gelati, milkshakes and more.

Get into Gyro with Ariana Kabob Grill
CATONSVILLE—Looking for some restaurant-quality street food? Stop by this halal food truck near Winters Lane.

BLOG: Back to School Lunch Basics
LUTHERVILLE-TIMONIUM—Patch blogger Nicole Stoklosa is an in-store registered dietitian at the ShopRite of Timonium who will be posting upcoming monthly in-store events and a nutrition, health and wellness post, at the beginning of each month. Check out hertips on packing a healthy lunch.

BOARD: 2 Food Vendor Spots Available for Parkville Towne Center Fair
LUTHERVILLE-TIMONIUM—If you are a food vendor/truck, there are two available spots for the Parkville Towne Center Fair on Sept. 7. Categories still open are Polish, Carribbean, Thai, Chinese or desserts, such as cotton candy, cakes or ice cream. Food spaces cost $200 and electric service is available.

BOARD: Zion UCC Annual Peach Festival and Flea Market
PERRY HALL—Zion United Church of Christ's annual peach festival and flea market is set for Aug. 24 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The church is located at 8701 Cottington Rd., Nottingham.