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On Feb. 8, the Hopkins Tea Club hosted its third annual “Tea Formal.” The Tea Club is a cross-campus student organization with members from both the Peabody and Homewood campuses. Its mission, to educate Hopkins affiliates on the practices of tea brewing, serves to spread the traditions of tea to all through events such as the Tea Formal.
Located in Baltimore’s Northeast Market, Ta’ Que Rico is a vibrant and bustling destination for Peruvian flavors. Some of its most popular menu items include Peruvian Jerk Wings and different types of fried rice. In an interview with The News-Letter, Flavia Carrasco, Ta’ Que Rico’s founder, recounts her journey.
Valentine’s Day weekend shows up in a lot of forms this year. Some events lean into love and heartbreak head-on, others take a more offbeat or low-pressure approach and a few have nothing to do with romance at all. From awkward diary confessions and science after dark to opera, maple syrup and tattoo fundraisers, the weekend lineup leaves plenty of room to celebrate, avoid or completely redefine Valentine’s Day on your own terms.
With the semester finally running on a normal schedule after weeks broken up by holidays and snow, this weekend feels like the first real pause since winter break ended. The lineup reflects that shift, offering a mix of campus traditions, city staples and easy plans that fit somewhere between catching your breath and getting back into a routine.
Between the canceled classes and the biting chill, this second week back has been a bit of a frozen blur. While there was hope for "Reduced Operations" to last through Friday, the reopening on Wednesday meant a quick return to the grind and a lot of effort spent avoiding black ice. With the forecast promising more snow, leaning into the reality of the weather feels like the best move. Instead of trying to power through, the focus is on staying warm, keeping things low-effort and finding a genuine reason to enjoy being stuck indoors.
Ice cream shops are often treated as indulgences. At The Charmery, they are something closer to a neighborhood anchor. Founded over a decade ago, the Baltimore-based shop has become known for its weekly rotating flavors, deep commitment to local collaboration and belief that ice cream can be a vehicle for art, memory and community. Co-founder David Alima traces The Charmery’s roots to a shared dream with his wife Laura: to open a business grounded in craft, curiosity and place. In an interview with The News-Letter, Alima reflects on how The Charmery began, how its flavors come to life and why staying true to Baltimore has always mattered.
For students studying past midnight, EMTs coming off long shifts and night owls looking for more than fast food, 2AM Project has become a familiar name. With neon lights, a wide-ranging menu and doors open long after most kitchens close, the late-night spot has carved out a space in Baltimore’s evolving food scene. Founder Ken Leong, who goes by Kenny, started 2AM Project after realizing how limited late-night dining options were near campus and across the city. In an interview with The News-Letter, he reflects on building a restaurant for people with unconventional schedules, blending global comfort food with Baltimore staples and what it means to grow a business rooted in the city.
What started as a casual coffee run with his girlfriend has grown into a citywide exploration of Baltimore’s most underrated coffee shops. Through short-form videos that blend food, storytelling and everyday curiosity, Ace has built a growing platform centered on connection and presence. His coffee series takes viewers from neighborhood to neighborhood, highlighting local businesses while encouraging people to step outside their routines. In an interview with The News-Letter, Ace reflects on how the series began, what it has taught him about Baltimore and why creating is ultimately about human connection.
Welcome back for the spring, just in time for an unexpected winter storm. Between settling back in, syllabus season and snow in the forecast, this weekend is shaping up to be a slower return to campus life. If you do end up venturing out, there are a handful of things happening around the city, from concerts and theater to skating and a playoff watch party, all easy options for easing back into the semester.
I have a special affection for ceviche. It preserves the original texture of fish while balancing bright, fruity tinges in a sophisticated way. It also comes in varying forms. Each plate feels like a standalone piece of art, where ingredients and sauces shine together like a constellation.
Born from Prateek’s nostalgia for roadside chai in India and Kayla’s creative eye, Chachu’s Chai brings fresh spices, seasonal flavors and heartfelt community energy to Baltimore. Between rainy pop-ups, sliding-scale pricing and countless batches of lavender chai, the duo has built something far bigger than a drink. They tell their story in an interview with The News-Letter.
As finals creep closer, Baltimore offers a welcome pause with a weekend full of holiday spirit. Enjoy twinkling markets, a beloved ballet and a movie night with a live orchestra before heading into the last stretch of the semester. Wishing everyone rest, warmth and a happy holiday season.
Campus may be quiet for Thanksgiving break, but Baltimore is already in full holiday mode. Saturday is packed with choices from shopping local at Bazaart to exploring Festival of Trees before ending the night with improv mayhem at Bah Humbug. On Sunday, Hampden turns on the lights for Miracle on 34th Street, and the Grinch takes over the Hippodrome for one last burst of cheer.
The idea of being a “Pilates Princess” has never been so appealing. Under the stress of unending midterms (which should be called infinite-terms), it seems like taking care of one’s health is an impossible task. So imagine our excitement when we found out that Hopkins offers free Pilates classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays for all affiliates at the Rec.
Mocha and Pearl was founded by Rojeena Thapa as a place where comfort, creativity and community come together. Nestled inside the DoubleTree beside campus, the shop serves handcrafted coffee and boba drinks that have quickly made it a favorite among Hopkins students. Thapa describes the cafe’s journey in an interview with The News-Letter.
Thanksgiving break is almost here, but there is still plenty happening around the city. Kick things off on Friday at Ottobar’s early bird ‘80s dance party, spend Saturday hopping between art, film and live music, and close out the weekend with Talib Kweli at Baltimore Soundstage for a night of sharp lyricism before the holiday begins.
Exams may be in full swing, but Baltimore’s weekend lineup offers a much-needed break from the grind. From the immersive sounds of the Diffusion Festival to live music at Dam Jam, local art at Evergreen’s Holiday Market and vintage treasures at Union Collective, there’s plenty to explore before ending the weekend with Astronaut Symphony’s cosmic performance.
It is getting colder in Baltimore, and exams are still in full swing, but the city is full of ways to take a break. Warm up at the Maryland Irish Festival with traditional food and music or head to Union Craft Brewing and Patterson Park for a weekend of oysters and beer. On Sunday, explore how Hopkins researchers are tackling climate challenges at Extreme Heat or end the weekend with Puppets Fight Back, a night of drag, music and puppetry at Le Mondo.
A few weeks ago I found myself, all dolled up, at the grand banquet of a Jane Austen Society conference, and I think I might have peaked right then. All around the room, authentic regency dresses swished and tight little curls spilled daintily out of intricate updos. Glasses clinked and laughter rang out over a playlist that was primarily the soundtracks to various Jane Austen movies with Bridgerton, Outlander and Strauss waltzes thrown in, despite their historical inaccuracy, when they thought we wouldn’t notice. We feasted on pleasantly flavorless dishes that I’m sure would have tickled the fancy of Miss Austen herself.
With the long-awaited opening of the Bloomberg Student Center comes an arguably more exciting addition: a lineup of new campus dining options! This past week, I ventured outside my usual chipotle veggie burger from Brody’s Daily Grind and Blue Jay spirulina bowl from Neicy’s Fabulous Juice Bar to explore everything the Bloomberg Student Center has to offer.