Howard County Restaurant & Craft Beverage Weeks
August 11 - August 24, 2025
Join us this summer for Howard County Restaurant & Craft Beverage Weeks, a delicious celebration of food, flavor, and local pride. Whether you're a seasoned foodie or a curious explorer, this is your chance to taste your way across one of Maryland’s most exciting and inventive dining destinations.
Howard County’s culinary scene is a tapestry of global inspiration, seasonal ingredients, and unexpected twists. From tucked-away gems to well-loved favorites, you’ll find restaurants that bring creativity, culture, and community to every plate.
Taste What Makes Us Unique
Our restaurants showcase an extraordinary range of cuisine and concept, from chef-driven bistros and farm-to-table taverns to modern international kitchens and artisan beverage spots. Cool off with seasonal menus, refreshing drinks, and signature specials. Make your reservations early and discover what makes dining in Howard County unforgettable.
Local Culinary Highlights Include:
The Food Market – Columbia – This trendy hotspot reinvents comfort food with flair. Expect bold takes on the classics, thoughtful plating, and flavors that surprise in all the right ways.
The Common Kitchen – A global street food experience in Clarksville, this international food hall offers everything from spicy Nepalese dumplings at Momo Hub to loaded international hot dogs at The Nomadic Glizzy. Don’t miss a local pour at Trifecto Bar.
Elkridge Furnace Inn – A historic estate offering a true farm-to-fork dining experience. Their organic gardens and mushroom house supply the kitchen with heirloom vegetables and fresh fungi, while partnerships with local farms like Myrtle Woods and Copper Penny ensure each dish tells a story of sustainability.
Manor Hill Tavern – Located in historic Ellicott City, this inviting tavern features ingredients straight from their family farm. Sip on a cold brew from Manor Hill Brewing, Howard County’s first farm brewery, and savor seasonal fare in a relaxed, rustic setting.
Clove and Cardamom – Where traditional Indian flavors meet global fusion. From Bollywood Fries to Pesto Pasta, this Columbia-based favorite offers a sophisticated menu that bridges culinary worlds.
Extend the Flavor and Stay the Night
Make it more than a meal. Book a stay at one of Howard County’s welcoming hotels and turn your tasting tour into a relaxing summer escape. Whether you’re here for a date night, a friends’ weekend, or a solo culinary retreat, there’s a perfect place to stay nearby. Browse participating restaurants, start planning your meals, and find your perfect overnight stay right here in Howard County, Maryland.
