Patch Columbia, MD --Two of the biggest names in the Baltimore dining scene will be opening their sixth restaurant at Columbia’s Lakefront.
Cindy Wolf and Tony Foreman—who operate Baltimore’s Pazo, Petit Louis Bistro, and Charleston—announced Monday they reached a 10-year agreement with Howard Hughes Corp. to open a restaurant at the former location of the Red Pearl.
“Howard County has been a great source market for diners at our Baltimore restaurants,” said Tony Foreman, in a statement. “As the lakefront is the center of all things Howard County, it is a perfect new home for Foreman Wolf.”
The concept or opening date for the restaurant have not been released.
Foreman and Wolf’s current five restaurants vary in concept, but focus on service and quality of food. For example, Petit Louis Bistro is an upscale French Café that offers dishes such as duck breast with endive and strawberry ($23). The duo’s newest restaurant Johnny’s in Roland Park is more casual with a large breakfast menu and sandwiches such as The Chicken and The Egg—chicken sausage with a fried egg, roasted tomato on sweet potato bread ($11.50).
“[Foreman and Wolf] have built their brand on wonderful dining experiences for their customers,” said County Executive Ken Ulman, in a statement. “I’m excited that they have chosen to expand their operation to Howard County.”
Monday’s announcement isn’t such a big surprise, given that local food blog HowChow floated a rumor about Wolf and Foreman leasing the space back in April. At the time, the local food blogger welcomed the idea, praising their restaurants Charleston and Petit Louis.
“A Foreman-Wolf restaurant would be great fun in Columbia,” wrote HowChow. “That Red Pearl space was big for a Chinese restaurant, but I assume it could handle a higher-end space.”
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