H Mart Frederick: From Korean Snacks to Claw Machines
H Mart Frederick is a Korean marketplace worth the trip, packed with a soondubu food court, a Korean bakery, Artbox stationery, claw machines and aisles of Asian groceries.
Lil’ Thingamajigs: Cute Gifts, Stationery & More in Ellicott City
Lil’ Thingamajigs in Ellicott City is a kawaii wonderland of blind boxes, anime figures, K-pop merch, and plushies, and it’s so easy to lose an hour browsing.
Marufuji Japanese Market: apanese Eats & Specialty Goods in Vienna, VA
Marufuji Japanese Market in Vienna, VA is an 18,000 sq ft Japanese market with a food court serving some of the best udon in the DMV. Here’s what to order.
Orange Pocket Gaithersburg: First East Coast Location Opens at Rio
Orange Pocket’s first East Coast store opens at RIO Lakefront in Gaithersburg, packed with blind boxes, plushies, K-beauty, and Asian snacks. Here’s a peek.
The Artful Flea Catonsville: Antiques, Vintage Finds & More
The Artful Flea in Catonsville is a 40-plus-vendor antique and vintage marketplace packed across two levels, the perfect afternoon for treasure hunters.
The Ally Cat Walk: A Colorful Solomons Island Boutique
The Ally Cat Walk is a joyful, woman-owned boutique on Solomons Island with cute women’s clothing, gifts and accessories, plus online shipping. A must-stop day trip find.
Seasons Annapolis: Must Visit Olive Oil and Vinegar Taproom
Seasons in Annapolis is an olive oil and vinegar taproom where you taste dozens of oils and balsamics before you buy. Here’s what to get and how it works.
Jo Retro: Vintage Pyrex and Hidden Gems in Havre de Grace
Jo Retro in Havre de Grace is a huge family-owned vintage shop packed with Pyrex, retro fashion, and quirky gifts. Here’s why it’s worth the trip.
Nena’s: Filipino Food in an Asian Market?!
Tucked in the back of a Lexington Park Asian grocery, Nena’s serves Filipino carry-out. Here’s my take on the pansit combo, beef kaldereta, and lumpia.
Objects Found: This Beloved Antique Shop in Catonsville Is Back
Objects Found Catonsville reopened after a fire, and the treasure hunting’s better than ever. Here’s what you’ll find at this ever-changing antique shop.