Acorn Squash Risotto at Flamant

Flamant Chef/owner Frederik De Pue welcomes winter with a new seasonal favorite: Acorn squash risotto, parmesan tuile, hazelnut oil. It’s a perfect recipe for food lovers looking for a great side dish to fish or meat – or as a stand-alone vegetarian entrée option. Recipe Link & Photo. Photos of Flamant

Carrol’s Creek Café has gone totally nut free. It’s believed the 35-year-old Annapolis icon is the first fine dining restaurant in the region to do so. Individuals with nut allergies can now dine with confidence at the waterside favorite on Annapolis’ Restaurant Row. Photos of Carrol’s Creek.

Bitty & Beau’s Coffee is slated to open at 124 Dock Street in downtown Annapolis in fall 2019 at the former Starbucks location. Based in Wilmington, North Carolina, Bitty & Beau’s is dedicated to hiring individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Founders Amy and Ben Wright started the business in January 2016 and named it after her 14-year-old son, Beau. He and his nine-year-old sister, Bitty, have Down syndrome. For Beau’s 12th birthday, the Wrights added his sister Bitty’s name to the business. Bitty & Beau’s Coffee is more than just a place to grab a cup of coffee – it’s an experience. While customers enjoy the products, they really come in for the unique customer service they receive.  Bitty and Beau’s logo.