Thank you to our sponsors and event partners: Table Toppers, Pretty Little Wedding Co, Vagrant Coffee, Estiatorio Plaka

Photography by Love Life Images.

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Guests began the evening by checking in at registration sponsored by Mill, networking with industry colleagues, enjoying delicious bites by Absolutely Perfect Catering, and snapping pics in the photo booth sponsored by Sheldon and Sons. Happy Hour was presented by ABW. Over 130 attendees entered the theatre for the Awards Presentation which honored 31 categories of work for local architects, builders, and designers. The stage was sponsored by Clinton Electric. Afterwards, guests enjoyed dessert by Codetta Bake Shop and coffee by Vagrant Coffee, and were encouraged to take home a custom pint glass from Town Appliance, and tote bag from APEX Builders Group.

Thank you to our Partners: AIA Baltimore, and ASLA Maryland.

Thank you to our Sponsors: ABW, APEX Builders Group, Clinton Electric, Creative Alliance, Flowers & Fancies, Sheldon & Sons, Thompson and Sons, and Town Appliance.

Photography by Samantha Snitzer. Photos available for download here.

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Presented by CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, and benefiting our non-profit sponsor, NAMI Baltimore, special event partners from Stoop Storytelling, a beloved Baltimore-based podcast and live show, facilitated 5 storytellers to share their lived experience. The evening concluded with a panel of experts from Alpas Wellness, Brown Advisory, Hygea Healthcare, and Sheppard Pratt to represent a range of mental health practices and developments in the field.

Guests enjoyed appetizers by Absolutely Perfect Catering, coffee from Vagrant Coffee, Equitea Co. matcha tea and delicious desserts by Codetta Bake Shop. Catholic Charities sponsored custom totebags, and attendees were able to take notes in event branded notebooks thanks to Johns Hopkins Federal Credit Union.

Thank you to our sponsors:

Presenting Sponsor

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

Nonprofit Partner
NAMI Baltimore

Event Partner
Stoop Storytelling

Sponsored By

Alpas Wellness

Brown Advisory

Hygea Healthcare

Sheppard Pratt

Clearview Communities

Healing Cities

Holistic Life Foundation

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake

Spark Brilliance

Catholic Charities

Johns Hopkins Federal Credit Union

Jay Care

Photographer

Samantha Snitzer

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On February 19, over 110 women attended Baltimore magazine’s annual Women Who Move Maryland event presented by Baltimore Community Foundation. Held at the Marriott Owings Mills Metro Centre, the event celebrated the local professionals who were featured in the special advertising section of Baltimore magazine’s February issue. We were honored to partner with Marian House, a beacon of hope and transformation in our community. For over four decades, Marian House has provided comprehensive support and housing solutions to women and families experiencing homelessness, helping them rebuild their lives and thrive.

Johns Hopkins Federal Credit Union
Ella Pritsker Couture
Flowers & Fancies
Marriott Owings Mills Metro Center
Table Toppers
Estiatorio Plaka
Roland Slate
United Way of Central Maryland

We’d also like to thank Samantha Snitzer for photographing the event – you can view the full gallery here.

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The event, which brought to life the pages of our annual Give Baltimore feature, began with networking, cocktails, and hors d’oeuvres. Following, attendees gathered for a fireside chat style panel discussion about The Next Generation of Philanthropy. Amy Seto, of Brown Advisory, moderated the panel which included Jason Steer, Creative Alliance, Heather Iliff, Maryland Nonprofits and Katie Allston, Marian House.

The evening concluded with coffee, tea and desserts provided by Codetta Bakeshop. Attendees departed with a complimentary stemless wine glass sponsored by Divine Counseling and notebooks sponsored by Creating Healthier Communities.

Many thanks to our sponsors for helping us host this important event:

In Partnership With:
Maryland Nonprofits

Photography by:
Samantha Snitzer

Catering Provided by:
Copper Kitchen

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The party welcomed attendees with three levels of delicious bites from more than 28 of Baltimore’s most noteworthy restaurants. Specialty bars provided craft cocktails, cold beers, and delectable wines. 

Live music from The Wafflers, Rick and the Revolving Doors, and DJ Kopec had partygoers on the dance floor enjoying throwback jams and today’s top hits. Photo ops, caricatures, casino games, and more added to the fun throughout the evening. 

VIP ticketholders received early admission to the event, as well as access to a VIP-only lounge with special catering by The Local. 

Baltimore magazine was honored to once again partner with The Family Tree as the event’s charity beneficiary.

We can’t wait to see you at Best of Baltimore 2025!  

Presented by:
University of Maryland Medical Center 

Sponsored by:
Abbott Brothers Plumbing
ABW Appliances
Baltimore’s Premier Event Solutions
B&O Railroad
Breckenridge Distillery
Brown Advisory
Cece’s Roland Park
Clinton Electric
Comfort Systems Inc
Don Julio
Downtown Partnership of Baltimore
Estiatorio Plaka
Eye to Eye
Hopscotch Bottleshop
Hunt Valley Country Club
M8 Beer
Maryland Implant Dentists

Old Westminster Winery
Strategic Factory
Table Toppers
THB
Thompson Water/TS Executive
Town Appliance
United Way of Central Maryland
Wico Street Beer Co 

Photography by:
By Tyrone Wilkens 

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More than 1,600 guests joined us for the only Maryland festival for all things crab served in every form—indulging in crustaceous bites and summery drinks by more than 20 vendors. Beer, wine, and specialty cocktails flowed while Baltimoreans picked their way through this year’s Chesapeake Bay bounty. Tunes by Fifty Bucks for Betty and Rick and the Revolving Doors provided the perfect soundtrack and festive vibes.

Many thanks to our sponsors for helping us bring our July crab issue to life—and ring in the summer the best way we know how, with the ultimate crab feast:

Defender One 
Brown Advisory
B&O Railroad Museum
Downtown Partnership of Baltimore
MD Lottery
McCormick Old Bay
IHeart Media
Strategic Factory
Brothers Services
Comfort Systems
Franks Pizza and Pasta

Photography by Kamilia Arroyo

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Throughout the evening, guests enjoyed light bites, wine, and beer, while mingling and sharing their hopes for a better future for Baltimore. The program began with key note speaker Governor Wes Moore, and followed with Larsson Davis of Brown Advisory, Shanaysha Sauls of the Baltimore Community Foundation, Jared M. Krieger of Defender One, Tiffany Majors of Greater Baltimore Urban League, and Heather Warnken of University of Baltimore School of Law. Left feeling inspired from the incredible speakers, we invited guests to network with coffee and dessert before ending the evening.

Thank you to our sponsors:

Presenting Sponsor

Brown Advisory 

Sponsored By

Allogram

Baltimore Community Foundation

Copper Kitchen

Defender One

Flowers & Fancies

iHeart Media

Kelly Benefits

McDaniel Electrical Construction

Strategic Factory

The Whiting Turner Contract Company

United Way of Central Maryland

An Event Benefitting

Key Bridge Fund

Photographer

Kamilia Arroyo

Governor’s Photos

Photobooth

Maryland Mojo Photo & Video Booths

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The winning nurses, along with 500 of their peers, friends, and family enjoyed a 3-course dinner and a welcome from Renee Calabrese Uhlman of Marriott Owings Mills Metro Centre, Tim Milan from Vytis Shield, and Deborah J. Baker, Senior Vice President for Nursing and Vice President for Nursing & Patient Care Services of Johns Hopkins.

An awards presentation followed, and each nurse was presented a custom plaque by Allogram to celebrate their accomplishment.

Thank you to our presenting sponsor: Johns Hopkins Nursing and Johns Hopkins School of Nursing

Thank you for our sponsors: MedStar Health, University of Maryland School of Nursing, University of Maryland Medical System, Johns Hopkins Federal Credit Union, GBMC Healthcare, Lifebridge Health, Mercy Medical Center, Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital, Brightview Senior Living, Kaiser Permanente, Guilford Hall Brewery, Vytis Shield, Defender One, Ella Pritskar, and Allogram.

A special thank you to Marriott Owings Mills Metro Centre for the delicious food and drink throughout the evening, and to Flowers & Fancies for adorning the tables with florals.

Photography by By Tyrone Wilkens.

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Guests began the evening by networking with industry colleagues, enjoying delicious bites by Copper Kitchen, and snapping pics in the photobooth sponsored by McDaniel Electrical Construction. Cocktail Hour was presented by ABW and included a specialty cocktail provided by Thompson and Sons. Over 150 finalists then entered the theatre for the Awards Presentation which honored 34 categories of work for local architects, builders, and designers. Afterwards, guests enjoyed dessert and were encouraged to take home a custom pint glass from Town Appliance, and tote bag from APEX Design Builders Group.

Thank you to our Partners: AIA Baltimore, and ASLA Maryland.

Thank you to our Sponsors: ABW, APEX Builders Group, Baltimore Center Stage, Baltimore Creative Studio, Clinton Electric, Copper Kitchen, Flowers & Fancies, McDaniel Electrical Construction, Sheldon & Sons, Strategic Factory, Thompson and Sons, and Town Appliance.

Photography by Kamilia Arroyo.

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The electric violin sounds of PixieViolin kicked off the evening while guests nibbled on hors d’oeuvres from Best Restaurant winner, Linwoods, and drank specialty cocktails made with Epoch Rye from Baltimore Spirits Co.

Afterwards, attendees sat down to enjoy eight courses prepared by chefs from some of the restaurants featured on this year’s list plus one Readers’ Poll pick, including: The Milton Inn, Foraged, Little Donna’s, The Local (readers’ choice), Cookhouse, Gertrude’s Chesapeake Kitchen, Marta, and Gunther & Co. Each course was paired with a selection from Old Westminster Winery. Guests were encouraged to take home a custom Best Restaurants wine glass courtesy of Maryland Eye and Face, and snapped memories in the photo booth courtesy of Town Appliance.

Thank you to our nonprofit partner: Baltimore Hunger Project, an organization dedicated to the eliminating the growing problem of weekend childhood hunger.

Thank you to our sponsors: Baltimore’s Premier Event Solutions, Baltimore Spirits, Flowers and Fancies, Maryland Eye and Face, Old Westminster Winery, Table Toppers, The Garage at R. House and Town Appliance.

Photography by Kamilia Arroyo and By Tyrone Wilkens

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During the event, attendees networked while sipping on Fexinet sparkling wine, Italian still pinot grigio, and nonalcoholic sparkling rosé, before joining us in the Magnolia Ballroom to enjoy a delicious three-course lunch. During lunch, featured speakers Dr. Christina Anyikwa, Catherine Miller, Renee Uhlman, Patti Provance, and Ella Pritsker, addressed the importance of female professionals who play a leading role in shaping Baltimore and beyond.

After dessert, guests grabbed a United Way of Central Maryland tote filled with an array of goodies.

Thank you to our sponsors:
ProMD Health
Ella Pritsker Couture
First Maryland Disability Trust
Flowers & Fancies
Frexinet
ILW Consulting
Marriott Owings Mills Metro Center
Strategic Factory
Table Toppers
United Way of Central Maryland

We’d also like to thank Samantha Snitzer for photographing the event.

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Co-Presented by:
Far & Dotter
Curio Wellness
Town Alliance

Sponsored by:
Five Iron Golf Baltimore
OEM Medical Solutions, LLC
Personic Health
Consolidated Insurance
Clinton Electric
TheraKneads
EncryptMD

Photography by:
By Syranno

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Throughout the evening, guests enjoyed light bites, wine, and beer, while mingling and sharing their hopes for a better future for Baltimore. Speakers included Jacob Hodes of Brown Advisory, Paul Kappel of Junior Achievement, Ami Taubenfeld of Itineris, and Franklyn Baker of United Way of Central Maryland. Ashley Mancinelli, VP of Philanthropy of the Baltimore Community Foundation, facilitated our incredible panel of GameChangers including Shelonda Stokes of Downtown Partnership of Baltimore, Cherie Brooks of Power52 Foundation, and Jamye Wooten of CLLCTIVILY. Left feeling inspired from the incredible speakers, we invited guests to network with coffee and dessert before ending the evening.

Baltimore GameChangers’ mission is to shine a light on the people and organizations that are creating positive change in Baltimore. In doing so, we intend to change the perception of Baltimore and inspire others to act in ways that benefit our community.

Thank you to our sponsors:

Presenting Sponsor

Brown Advisory 

Sponsored By

Allogram

ABW Appliances

Apex Builders Group

Baltimore Community Foundation

CARE/Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity

CFG Bank

Flowers & Fancies

iHeart Media

Jimmy’s Famous Seafood

Strategic Factory

The Whiting Turner Contract Company

United Way of Central Maryland

Nonprofit Partner 

Junior Achievement of Central Maryland

Photographer

Samantha Snitzer

Photobooth

Maryland Mojo Photo & Video Booths

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The event, which brought to life the pages of our annual Give Baltimore feature, began with networking, cocktails, and hors d’oeuvres. Following, attendees gathered for a presentation and panel discussion about workplace mental health and wellness. The evening concluded with coffee and dessert, and attendees departed with a complimentary tote bag to commemorate the first-ever Give Baltimore event.

Presented by:
CareFirst

Sponsored by:
Brown Advisory
CARE
Dinkel Business Development
First Maryland Disability Trust
Strategic Factory
United Way of Central Maryland

In Partnership With:
Maryland Nonprofits
Business Volunteers Maryland

Photography by:
Samantha Snitzer

Catering Provided by:
Putting on the Ritz

Floral Provided by:
Flowers & Fancies

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The first event to take place at the Exchange, the party welcomed guests with drinks before they explored three levels of delicious bites from more than 30 of Baltimore’s most noteworthy restaurants. Specialty bars provided craft cocktails, cold beers, and delectable wines.

Live music from The Wafflers, Signature Live, and DJ Kopec had attendees dancing the night away to throwback jams and today’s top hits. Photo ops, caricatures, drag performances, casino games, and dance floor hats were just a few of many highlights.

VIP ticketholders received early admission to the event, as well as access to a VIP-only lounge with special catering from The Local.

Guests took home a tote bag, a famous Best of Baltimore pint glass, and end-of-the night cake pops.

Baltimore magazine was honored to once again partner with The Family Tree as the event’s charity beneficiary.

Presented by:
University of Maryland Medical Center

Sponsored by:
ABW
Brown Advisory
Canyon Road
Clinton Electric
Consolidated Insurance
Curio Wellness
Downtown Partnership of Baltimore
Evolved Hospitality
Five Iron Golf
Fords Gin
Guinness Open Gate Brewery
Heavy Seas Beer
Herradura
iHeart Media
Josh Cellars
Maryland Implant Dentists
Natty Boh
Old Forester
Sweet Indulgence Mini Dessert Bar
The Crossings
The Local
Tito’s Handmade Vodka
Town Appliance
THB Bagelry + Deli
United Way of Central Maryland
Woodford Reserve

Photography by:
By Syranno

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Live music from Barry Prosser and the Vaguely Absurd, Rust n Roses, and Yutzi provided the perfect tunes to enjoy the afternoon on the waterfront.

Photography by Kam Arroyo

Sponsored by:

Curio Wellness
Conrad’s Crabs
Deep Eddy
Natty Boh
Jack Daniel’s
Fords Gin
Yave
Maryland Lottery
Old Bay
Yelp

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The winning nurses, along with 400 of their peers, friends, and family enjoyed a cocktail hour with refreshing beverages and hors d’oeuvres before dinner and a welcome from Kerry Graves of NAMI Baltimore, Laurie DeYoung of 93.1 WPOC’s the Laurie DeYoung Show, and Deborah J. Baker representing the presenting sponsor, Johns Hopkins Nursing.

An awards presentation followed, and each nurse was presented a custom plaque by Allogram to celebrate their accomplishment.

Thank you to all our sponsors: Johns Hopkins Nursing, University of Maryland School of Nursing, University of Maryland Medical Center, MedStar Health, GBMC Healthcare, Mercy Medical Center, Lifebridge Health, Ascension Saint Agnes, Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital, Johns Hopkins Federal Credit Union, Brightview Senior Living, Personic Advanced Wound Care, Curio Wellness, Marquis Health Consulting, Leading by Example, and Vytis Shield.

A special thank you to Chef’s Expressions for the delicious food and drink throughout the evening, and to Flowers & Fancies for adorning the tables with florals.

Photography by Bysyranno.

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Thank you to our sponsors Select Event Group, Cake By Jason, Woodford Reserve, Coopers’ Craft, Korbel and National Aquarium.

Photography by tPoz Photography.

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Our nonprofit partner Groundwork Kitchen provided tasty bites during happy hour while Deep Eddy Vodka shook up mouthwatering espresso martinis and vodka lemonades. Chloe Wines greeted guests with dressed up champagne and Visit Montgomery gave away a prize package featuring products from their tastemakers’ trail. Guests also got a sneak peek at the upcoming Baltimore Fine Art Print Fair and snapped memories in the photo booth courtesy of Town Appliance.

Each evening, the Monarquettes kicked off the dinner with a one-of-a-kind performance. Following, each of the ten courses was prepared by chefs from some of restaurants featured on this year’s list, including: Alma Cocina Latina, Cookhouse, Cosima, Gunther, La Scala Ristorante Italiano, Linwood’s, Liora, Little Donna’s, Marta, The Tilted Row and True Chesapeake Oyster Co. Tribute Wineries was poured table-side to accompany the meal. After the meal, guests were encouraged to take home a custom Best Restaurants wine glass, courtesy of Maryland Eye and Face.

Thank you to our sponsors Deep Eddy, Chloe Wine Collection, Tribute Wineries, Maryland Eye and Face, Town Appliance, and Visit Montgomery.

Florals designed by Flowers and Fancies.

Specialty linens provided by Table Toppers.

Photography by Photos by Syranno.

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During the event, attendees networked while sipping on Fexinet sparkling wine before joining us in the Magnolia Ballroom to enjoy a delicious three course lunch. During lunch, we were joined by Catherine Miller, Renee Uhlman, Carla Cook, Stephanie Shapiro and Laurie DeYoung, all who spoke about the importance of being in the room with female professionals who play a leading role in Baltimore and beyond.

After dessert, guests visited the photo booth sponsored by United Way of Central Maryland, before grabbing a Cigna tote filled with an array of goodies.

Thank you to our sponsors Cigna, Frexinet, Prescott HR, ProMD Health & United Way of Central Maryland. 

We’d also like to thank Table Toppers for the beautiful linens, Flowers & Fancies for the show stopping florals, and Photosbysyranno for photographing the event.

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Chef’s Expressions created a tasty and diverse menu of small bites and a delicious and perfectly fall bourbon cocktail. The doctors were able to take home gift bags from Far & Dotter, a photo of themselves on the cover of Baltimore magazine and a Top Doctors Moleskine notebook.

Congratulations to this year’s Top Doctors and we thank them for all that they do to keep our community healthy.

Photography by Tyrone “Syranno” Wilkens.

Florals by Flowers & Fancies.

Presented by The Mine & BMW of Owings Mills.

Sponsored by FX Physical Therapy, LifeMed Institute, Far & Dotter, Marquis Health Consulting Services, Johns Hopkins Federal Credit Union

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Throughout the evening, guests enjoyed light bites, wine, and beer, while mingling and sharing their hopes for a better future for Baltimore. Speakers included Krish O’Mara Vignarajah, Marco Avila, Erin Moran, Jacob Hodes, Rachel D. Graham and Julie Kernan. Dr. Shanaysha Sauls, CEO of the Baltimore Community Foundation, facilitated our incredible panel of GameChangers including Sean Closkey, Dr. Meleny Thomas and Kate Joyce. Left feeling inspired from the incredible speakers, we invited guests to network with coffee and dessert before ending the evening.

Baltimore GameChangers’ mission is to shine a light on the people and organizations that are creating positive change in Baltimore. In doing so, we intend to change the perception of Baltimore and inspire others to act in ways that benefit our community.

Thank you to our sponsors:

Presenting Sponsor

Brown Advisory 

Sponsored By

Allogram

Apex Builders Group

Maryland State Bar Association

Baltimore Community Foundation

Baltimore’s Premier Event Solutions

Care First

CFG Bank

Community College of Baltimore County

East West Sign Group

Flowers & Fancies

Kelly Benefits

Natural Light Security Systems 

Rock Spring Financial

Teach For America

The Whiting Turner Contract Company

Towson University – Grasmick Institute

United Way

Nonprofit Parter 

Business Volunteers of Maryland

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Sponsored by

Sagamore Spirit Distillery
Clinton Electric 
Versa Business Systems

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The Summer of George and DJ Kopec had attendees dancing the night away to throwback jams and today’s top hits. Photo booths, digital caricatures, drag performances and a champagne wall were just a few hits of the party. Guests took home a tote bag and, of course, the acclaimed Best of Baltimore beer can glass.

Baltimore magazine was honored to once again partner with The Family Tree this year as the event’s charity beneficiary.

Presented by Horseshoe Casino Baltimore

VIP Sponsor Versa Business Systems

Sponsored by

Far & Dotter
Curio Wellness
Guinness Open Gate Brewery
Feldman, Slevin, Hurwitz, & Choe DDS
University of Maryland Medical Center
Maryland Cannabis Physicians
Blind Tiger Mobile Bar
Clinton Electric
THB Bagelry + Deli
University of Maryland Faculty Physicians
ProMD Health
The Local
Rock Spring Financial 
Reyka Vodka
Hendricks Gin
Flor De Cana Rum
Woodford Reserve Bourbon
Slaine Irish Whiskey
Rabble Wine
Dark Horse
Josh Cellars
The Crossings

Photography by Samantha Snitzer

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An awards presentation followed, and each nurse was presented a custom plaque by Allogram to celebrate their accomplishment. Each table was adorned with florals by Baltimore Blossoms, decorated by Setting the Scene Decor and a featured custom cupcake by Yia Yia’s Bakery.

Thank you to our other sponsors: Johns Hopkins Nursing, University of Maryland Medical Center, MedStar Health, University of Maryland School of Nursing, Ascension Saint Agnes, GBMC Healthcare, Johns Hopkins Federal Credit Union, Lifebridge Health, Mercy Medical Center, Baltimore Blossoms, Yia Yia’s Bakery, Vytis Shield, Leading by Example, Visit Jamaica and Breakthru Beverage.

A special thank you to Chef’s Expressions for the delicious food and drink throughout the evening.

Photography by Samantha Snitzer.

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Guests enjoyed a specially crafted Sagamore Rye pre-dinner cocktail accompanied by a Crab cake beignet, with sweetened Old Bay and a buttermilk chicken bite with cayenne honey before heading into the distillery for a tour. Once seated, the chef of the night was revealed: Jay Rohlfing, of Perennial.

The five-course menu included a sweet potato velouté with charred ramp gremolata and chili oil, a second course of shrimp toast with julienne spring vegetables and charred jalapeño aioli, followed by seared tuna with a puffed street corn salad and avocado green goddess, a fourth course of charred beef tenderloin atop a black bean porridge with popcorn shoots ancho vinaigrette and finished with an incredible spiced chocolate bar with Morita sweet cream. Each course was accompanied by a custom cocktail crafted by the Sagamore Spirits Distillery team.

Photography by Kam Arroyo and Marlayna Photography.

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