Celebrate Independence Day with fireworks and Rusty Scupper’s Crab Feast

Wegmans, United Way and The Maryland Food Bank collected 52 tons of food

Celebrate Pizza Hut’s 55th year anniversary with $5.55 large carryout pizza deal till June 15th

Pizza Hut is known for being a leader when it comes to pizza.  One Baltimore area Pizza Hut is located at 8641 Belair Road Baltimore, MD 21236.  Pizza Hut is celebrating 55 years of business.  Pizza Hut wants you to celebrate for a short time with a special deal.  Order any large one topping pizza and get it for $5.55.  This deal is only available for carryout orders only.  This special deal is only available until June15, 2013. This deal cannot be combined with other offers and cannot be used for stuffed crust pizza.

Do you want to plan ahead and order your pizza online?  Pizza Hut will allow you to do delivery and carryout orders online.  You can do so by clicking here?  Do you want to stay up to date about Pizza Hut news?  You can click here to join the email list.  You can click here to follow Pizza Hut on Twitter and here to follow Pizza Hut on Facebook.  Make sure you take advantage of this great deal. 

Danielle Rollins Baltimore VIP Book event benefited Lifebridge’s Rubin Institute for Advance Orthopedics at Sinai Hospital

Danielle Rolliins is known as an Atlanta socialite who knows how to create the perfect event.  Danielle is also a mother and an author.  Danielle recently came to Baltimore to pay it forward and encourage people at her recent VIP book signing. Danielle recently wrote the book Soiree, Entertaining with Style.  You can purchase the book by clicking here.  Danielle has been traveling the country on a book tour.  Baltimore holds a very special place in the heart of Danielle and her family. About 5 years ago, Danielle’s then 9 year old daughter, Carlyle, was in a car accident that crushed her leg. Danielle went to the best doctors in the nation and all of them said they could not save Carlyle’s leg.

Danielle made a trip to Baltimore’s Sinai Hospital and met with Dr. Herzenburgh.  Dr. Herzenburgh told Danielle he would save Carlyle’s leg. Danielle was sent to Sinai because of Oscar de Renta. Danielle and her daughter saw 11 surgeons in two weeks and Dr. Herzenburgh was the only one who said he would save Carlyle’s leg. Proceeds from Danielle’s Baltimore VIP book signing went to Sinai Hospital’s Save-A-Limb Fund. Danielle remembers connecting with her daughter during her surgery and her recovery. Now 5 years later, Carlyle is a normal 14 year old teenager with a perfectly functioning leg. Dr. Herzenburgh is a leader in Sinui Hospital’s Save-A-Limb Fund.  This program has a mission to “work around the globe to help people with limb deformities and other joint problems in improvised nations. “

Some of the patients and families who benefited from the Save-A-Limb Fund also attended the VIP book signing.  Danielle said "Even pizza can be glamorous. It is not what you serve but how you serve it."  She also said “There is no excuse not to entertain. You can slow down and you can entertain. People always want to remember the high times and not the low times. When you are in a low time remember the high times. You can make the best of a new day. Cherish every moment. The things that we worry about do not happen but the things that do happen we did not worry about it."

You can read more about the Save-A-Limb program and other programs at the Rubin Institute for Advance Orthopedics at Sinai Hospital by clicking here.  Make sure you order Danielle’s book by clicking here.  You can connect with Danielle by clicking here for Twitter and here for Facebook. Click here to see Danielle’s website with plenty of ways to connect with her and stay up to date about her upcoming events.  Danielle is a great example of what it means to pay it forward.  

The Baltimore Station raised record setting more than $84,000 at Cross Street Market Fundraiser

The Baltimore Station is a local organization dedicated to improving the lives of Baltimore area men.  The Baltimore Station has two locations: South Baltimore Station and Baker Street Station.  The South Baltimore Station is located at 140 W. West Street Baltimore, MD 21230.  The Baker Street Station is located at 1611 Baker Street Baltimore, MD 21217.  The Baltimore Station recently held its 21st annual homerun for Recovery Fundraiser.  This fundraiser was held at Nick’s Oyster Bar & Seafood Restaurant which is located at 1065 S Charles St #410 Baltimore, MD 21230. 

This year’s fundraiser raised a record setting more than $84,000.  Every cent is going directly to the Baltimore Station.  The fundraiser had more than 350 attendees.  Attendees had food, drink, music and a live and silent auction. “We are so thankful for the overwhelming support we received at Homerun for Recovery this year. Every penny of the $84,000 raised will go towards our efforts to transform the lives of men who so badly need our help,” said Michael Seipp, Executive Director. “Our army of supporters impresses me year after year for their generosity that makes this event such a success.”

Would you like to make a donation to The Baltimore Station?  You can do so by clicking here.  You can read more about the mission and events of the Baltimore Station by clicking here.  The Baltimore Station also recently got a $5,000 grant from the Home Depot Aprons in Action program.  Make sure you support this great organization.  This nonprofit organization is changing the lives of Baltimore men for many years to come.

Eat Drink Go LOCAL for $20 on Saturday June 15, 2013 and support Maryland business

Are you looking for something fun to do this month? What if you can have fun, enjoy some great food and drink and support Maryland based businesses?  This is possible by attending Eat Drink Go LOCAL on Saturday June 15, 2013.  The cost is $20 in advance and $25 at the door.  The event will be taking place from 12-6 p.m. at North Beach in Calvert County.  You can purchase your tickets by clicking here.  The event will feature Maryland wineries and food.  You will be able to sample and purchase these items directly from Eat Drink Go LOCAL.  To see a list of participating Maryland wineries, please click here.  To see a list of participating Maryland based food venders, click here.

Are you interested in being a vendor? It is not too late. Please contact Jade Ostner, Director of Events for the Maryland Wineries Association, by emailing [email protected]. You can stay up to date with the Maryland Wineries Association a number of ways.  You can click here and sign up for the newsletter.  You can also click here to follow the Association on Twitter and here to follow the Association on Facebook.  Make sure you click here to learn more about the Association.

RA Sushi celebrates summer with Watermelon Kiwi Shrimp and Watermelon Margarita

RA Sushi is known for putting a fun and exciting twist on sushi.  RA Sushi of Baltimore is located at 1390 Lancaster Street Baltimore, MD 21231.  RA Sushi of Baltimore invites you to celebrate summer.  RA Sushi of Baltimore has a seasonal paring available for a limited time.  You should try the Watermelon Kiwi Shrimp entree. The Watermelon Kiwi Shrimp entrée is “… a light, fruity dish made with layers of watermelon, kiwi, orange slices, and lychee, topped with shrimp.”  You can pair this refreshing entrée with the Watermelon Margarita.  The Watermelon Margarita is “Patron Silver tequila and Cointreau orange liqueur muddled with fresh watermelon and lime juice, then topped with a float of Grand Marnier.”  This paring is available from now until July 31, 2013.

RA Sushi of Baltimore is wonderful place to eat and have a great time. RA Sushi of Baltimore has happy hour from 3-7 p.m. every day except Sundays.  You can stay in touch with the latest happenings at RA Sushi a couple different ways.  Click here  and go to email list in the top right hand corner to subscribe to the RA Sushi email list.  You an also stay in touch with RA Sushi by using social media.  Click here to follow RA Sushi on Twitter.  Click here to follow RA Sushi of Baltimore on Facebook.  Click here to read more about RA Sushi of Baltimore. Have a wonderful time at RA Sushi.

Casey Cares 2013 5K race will be in partnership with the Baltimore Orioles

The Casey Cares Foundation is an organization dedicated to helping critically ill children and their families on a daily basis.  The Casey Cares Foundation’s annual 5K race will be taking place at 8 a.m. on Saturday August 3, 2013 at Camden Yards.  Baltimore Orioles outfielder, Nick Markakis and his wife Christina will be serving at race ambassadors.  The Baltimore Orioles will be partnering with the Casey Cares Foundation through OriolesREACH.  Are you wondering how you can help support this great event? There are several ways to participate and make a lasting impact to help the kids of Casey Cares and their families.

You can register for the race by clicking here. The cost is $30 until June 7, 2013, $35 from June 8, 2013- August 2, 2013 and $40 on race day. The first 300 people to register for the race will get a complimentary ticket to the Orioles game that night.  The first 650 people to register to the race will an Under Armour t-shirt.  You can register as an individual or as a team.  If you are not able to race, contact Casey Cares to find out about volunteering for the race.  If you cannot attend the race at all, you can make a donation to the foundation directly by clicking here.  You can read more about Casey Cares by clicking here. Casey Cares is wonderful organization and make sure you show your support today.

Joana Pereira and Chef Felli host McCormick & Schmick’s dinner on June 19, 2013

Are you looking for a fun evening activity? McCormick & Schmick’s of Baltimore has your answer. McCormick & Schmick’s of Baltimore is located at 711 Eastern Avenue Baltimore, MD 21202. McCormick & Schmick’s will be hosting a wine dinner.  The dinner will be hosted by Joana Pereira and Executive Chef Anthony Felli.  Joana Pereira is a wine maker and an oenologist for Bisquertt Family Vineyards.  Executive Chef Anthony Felli will prepare the meal. Patrons will be treated to five courses paired with four different wines. One course and wine pairing is Shrimp & Chilean Seabass Ceviche (Traditional Chilean ceviche with grapefruit, avocado and chili) and La Joya Gran Reserva, Sauvignon Blanc 2012. Another course and wine paring featured at this dinner is Pan Roasted Duck Breast (Blueberry Ecos de Rulos reduction, wild rice risotto) and Q Clay ‘Crazy Rows 1-2’, Red Blend 20.

The wine dinner will begin at 7 p.m. on Wednesday June 19, 2013.  The cost of this dinner is $85 per person and this does not include gratuity or tax.  Your reservation for this dinner can only be made by calling the restaurant directly at 410-234-1300.  You cannot make an online reservation for this event. Make sure you make your reservation soon. You can see the complete wine dinner menu by looking below. You can read more about Joana Pereira and Bisquertt Family Vineyards  by clicking here.  You can read more about McCormick & Schmick’s of Baltimore by clicking here. If you cannot attend the Baltimore dinner, the same dinner will be hosted at other area McCormick & Schmick’s. Call your local McCormick & Schmick’s for more information. 

Outback Steakhouse introduces new menu items and no worries Wednesdays

Outback Steakhouse is known for delicious food at a great price.  Outback Steakhouse has to Baltimore area locations.  The two locations are 4215 Ebenezer Road, Baltimore MD 21236 and 134 Shawan Rd., Hunt Valley MD 21031.   Outback Steakhouse is now giving patrons even more reasons to visit for a great meal.  The first reason is because of new menu items. Outback finds creative ways on a regular basis to reinvent their already delicious menu.  These new menu items are worth a trip to Outback. Some of the new menu items include steak flights, beer flight, cake flight, and much more.  To see the complete list of new menu items and read more about them, please click here.

Outback is always looking for ways to save patrons money.  Outback is introducing no worries Wednesday.  Outback will host a meal a meal for two beginning at $25.  You will get two entrees, a soup or salad per person, one side per person and an appetizer or dessert to share.  There are also $30 and $35 menus for two.  This price does not include beverages, gratuity or taxes.  You will have to select for a select menu.  To read more about No Worries Wednesdays, please click here.  To read more about Outback Steakhouse, please click here.  Have a wonderful time and make sure you bring someone with you.   

Ruth’s Chris Baltimore will host $99 Robert Mondavi Wine Dinner on June 13, 2013

Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse Baltimore is known for an elegant steakhouse experience.  Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse Baltimore is located on 600 Water Street Baltimore, MD 21202.  Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse invites you to a special celebration.  Robert Mondavi is known as “The Father of California Wine.” Robert Mondavi would have celebrated his 100th birthday on June 13, 2013.  He passed away just shy of his 95th birthday on May 16, 2008. Robert Mondavi’s memory and legacy continues through Robert Mondavi Winery.  Ruth’s Chris Baltimore will be hosting a wine dinner to pay tribute to Robert Mondavi.  This special wine dinner will be held beginning at 7 p.m. on June 13, 2013.

The cost of this special dinner is $99 per person.  This cost does not include gratuity or tax.  You must call 410-783-0033.  Each course of this five course meal will be paired with wines from Robert Mondavi Winery. An example of a course and wine paring is Chilled Watermelon, Goat Cheese &Toasted Almond Salad Mixed spring greens, balsamic vinaigrette and NapaValley, Fumé Blanc.  Another course and wine paring is Grilled Spring LambChop Lemon-herb gremolata, creamy herb polenta and “Oakville”,Cabernet Sauvigno. You can see the complete menu by clicking here.  You can read more about the Robert Mondavi Winery by clicking here. You can read more about Ruth’s Chris Baltimore by clicking here.  Have a wonderful time. 

Ryleigh's Oyster and Living Classrooms team up for 2013 Summer Oyster Voyages

Ryleigh’s Oyster is known for putting a delicious spin on seafood. Ryleigh’s Oyster is located at 36 E Cross St Baltimore, MD 21230.  There will be another location opening in Timonium in July 2013.  Living Classrooms Foundation is a nonprofit organization that educates and empowers the next generation of leaders   Ryleigh’s Oyster and Living Classrooms have partnered to adopt a 112 year old skipjack named Sigsbee.  Ryleigh’s Oyster will now be doing fundraisers to support Living Classrooms.  The kickoff fundraising series is called 2013 Summer Oyster Voyages.

The 2013 Summer Oyster Voyage will include a 2 hour cruise aboard Sigsbee and unlimited oysters and drink.  The cost of a voyage is $80.  There will be two cruises.  The next cruise will be held next week on Thursday June 6, 2013.  To purchase tickets for next week’s cruise, please click here.  This is a great opportunity to have a great time and support a great nonprofit organization.  You can learn more about Living Classrooms by clicking here.  You can learn more about Ryleigh’s Oyster by clicking here. Have a wonderful time.  

O.J. And Chanda Brigance cap off ALS awareness month with Oriole’s game

May is ALS or Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis awareness month.  According to ALSA or the ALS Association, there are about 15 new ALS cases daily. Former Baltimore Stallion and Raven and current Ravens' Senior Advisor of Player Development, O.J. Brigance has been fighting ALS for more than five years. O.J. and his wife Chanda founded the Brigance Brigade to support ALS patients and their families and also to raise awareness about ALS.  This month the Brigance Brigade has been very busy raising awareness and money for ALS.  Earlier this month the annual Fiesta 5K raised more than $400,000 for ALS.      

On May 8, 2013, O.J. Brigance spoke at the ALS Association’s Public Policy Conference Rally Dinner in front of more than 500 ALS patients and supporters. On May 16, 2013, O.J. Brigance served as a honorary captain for the University of Maryland’s baseball team when they took on the Boston College Eagles.  Both teams wore Brigance Brigade shirts during warm ups to show their support for O.J. and ALS.  Yesterday, O.J. and Chandra Brigance were on hand as the Baltimore Orioles showed their support for ALS awareness month.  O.J. and Chandra Brigance threw out the first pitch before the Orioles defeated Washington Nationals last night.  You can read more about the Brigance Brigade by clicking here. Support this great organization with your time, talent and treasure.       

Valley Motors Subaru of Hunt Valley will donate $10,000 to the Erika Brannock Fund

On April 15, 2013, many lives were forever changed because of the Boston Marathon.  Towson resident and pre-school teacher Erika Brannock has faced more adversity in the last almost two months than most will face in their entire lives.  Erika went with her family to cheer on her mother who was in the race when the bomb went off. Erika was seriously injured. Erika is only 29 years old and her life has been changed in an instant.  She has the support of her loving family.  The Erika Brannock Fund has been established.  You can read more about Erika and the fund by clicking here. 

Valley Motors Subaru of Hunt Valley in partnership with Subaru America, Inc. has announced that it will be supporting the Erika Brannock Fund. When the dealership sells a new Subaru from now until the end of May, Valley Motors Subaru of Hunt Valley will donate $100 to the Erika Brannock Fund.  The dealership would like to raise at least $10,000 but hopes to surpass this goal. “Erika has been a very meaningful member of our community, one that Valley Motors has been a part of for more than 50 years,” said Charles Fenwick, president of Valley Motors Auto Group. “We felt that it was important to develop a way to give back to the community and show our support for Erika, her family and her students while she is on a road to recovery and we are motivated to hit our goal of $10,000 by the end of June.”  If you would like to donate to the fund directly online through the dealership, please click here.  Support Erika by going to the Erika Brannock Fund by clicking here.  Support this brave and courageous woman.  

Donate $20 to Red Cross event to get autographs from Super Bowl Ravens today

  The Baltimore Ravens silenced and stunned a lot of critics In February after winning the franchise’s second World Championship.  The Ravens have a reputation for always paying it forward to people in Maryland and beyond.  The Ravens and the American Red Cross of the Chesapeake Region are teaming up to support the victims of the recent Oklahoma tornadoes.  There will be a one day benefit for Oklahoma today beginning at 3:00 p.m. and you are invited to attend.  When you make a donation of $20, you will get an autograph from Super Bowl Champions Corey Graham, Josh Bynes and many more Ravens players.

 The benefit will be taking place at the American Red Cross Greater Chesapeake & Potomac Blood Services Region 4700 Mount Hope Drive Baltimore, MD 21215.  If you are unable to attend today’s event, you can make a donation online by clicking here.  You can also text the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10.  You can learn more about the American Red Cross of the Chesapeake Region by clicking here.  You can also interact with the American Red Cross of the Chesapeake Region by clicking here for Twitter and here for Facebook.  Make sure you stay in the loop with the American Red Cross.  This organization is very important.

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo and enjoy many restaurant discounts all day

Today is a Cinco de Mayo and many restaurants will be celebrating with discounted food and drink specials.  Some places will require a coupon and will not allow you to combine Cinco de Mayo specials with other offers.  Please see a list below of restaurants with Cinco de Mayo offers. Please note many restaurants will be more crowded than usual so allow for traffic and waiting times.  You can read more about each individual restaurant by clicking on the restaurant’s name below.  Have a wonderful time.

Uno’s is located at 201 E. Pratt Street Baltimore, MD 21202. All email club insiders get $5off coupon. Check your inbox for this coupon.  

Bahama Breeze  is located at 100 E Joppa Rd Towson, MD 21286. All email club members have a coupon for a free small plate with the purchase of an entrée.

Red Robin Burgers  has two Baltimore area restaurants which are located at 1238 Putty Hill Avenue Towson, MD 21286 or 8200 Honeygo Blvd. Baltimore, MD 21236. Red Robin has renamed Cinco de Mayo Cinco de Yummm.  Red Robin has a lot of specials including $2.50 Corona beer and $5.00 ultimate margaritas.

Townhouse Kitchen + Bar Baltimore is located at 1350 Lancaster Street, Baltimore, MD 21231. Townhouse Kitchen + Bar Baltimore has $5 Cinco de Mayo specials for margaritas and two tacos.

Casey’s Bar & Restaurant is located at 1742 E. Joppa Road Parkville, MD 21234.  Casey’s will be having Cinco de Mayo specials all day.

Outback Steakhouse's $15 four course meal is available for a limited time