Food and Drink Boatyard Bar & Grill Sustainable Wining and Dining In Maryland, dining sustainably means savoring the cuisine while supporting eco-friendly practices that protect the state’s natural resources, especially the treasured Chesapeake Bay ecosystem. From the mountains to the shore, these restaurants are leading the way with local-ingredient use, waste reduction, community partnerships and more. Baltimore ’s True Chesapeake features oysters from its own sustainable farm and participates in the Oyster Recovery Partnership by recycling shells. Don’t miss the tasty blue-catfish sandwich or the rotating seasonal cocktails. In Severna Park , Garten offers a locally sourced experience, including ingredients grown in the on-site garden with an assist from its pollinator beehive. Fresh veggies and local partners’ products make their marks on the European-inspired menu. Buying local is ingrained in The Front Porch ’s philosophy, whether it’s fresh produce from nearby farms or seasonal seafood from area watermen. Its charming location in downtown Leonardtown is a perfect match for Southern Maryland’s coastal cuisine. Sugar Water in Princess Anne blends cozy hospitality with a strong farm-and water-to-table ethos, using the bounty of its sister farm for its menu. Located inside a bed and breakfast, you can even stay overnight after your meal. Princess Restaurant , a friendly spot in Frostburg , reinvents diner classics like meatloaf and sandwiches using fresh ingredients, while combining traditional recipes with an innovative culinary touch. Patapsco River breezes pair perfectly with upscale dining at the circa 1744 Elkridge Furnace Inn . The Elkridge restaurant serves creative garden-to-table fare, like wild-game meatballs with spring-herb mashed potatoes and stinging-nettle gimlets. Awarded the Annapolis Environmental Stewardship Certification, Boatyard Bar & Grill spotlights local seafood like oysters, crab cakes and smoked-fish dip made with Chesapeake channa and blue catfish. It’s also big on recycling, from glass and paper to shells and frying oil. 24 DESTINATION MARYLAND
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