A popular Baltimore fine-dining restaurant, Foraged, has officially announced the closure of its city location. The restaurant served its final meal on Sunday, April 12. Led by chef Chris Amendola, the restaurant will relocate its operations to a farm-based site in Virginia.
Foraged Says Goodbye to Baltimore Community After 8 Years
After eight years of service, Foraged closed its Baltimore restaurant at 1709 N Charles Street. In a social media post, the restaurant shared, “Sunday night was our last service in Baltimore.”
James Beard semifinalist chef Chris Amendola founded Foraged in 2017. The hyper-seasonal “forest-to-fork” restaurant was known for its rotating menu and locally sourced ingredients. Originally, the restaurant began its operations as a small 26-seat spot in Hampden. In 2021, it moved to a bigger space in Station North.
The restaurant focused on sustainable cooking using ingredients from nearby farms, forests, and waterways. It also featured a relaxed and welcoming environment.
In the official announcement, Chef Amendola thanked the community and said, “Thank you to everyone who supported us over the years, dined with us, and believed in foraged. Thank you also to our team, past and present, for everything you gave to this place; I could have never done it without you.”
Restaurant Moves to Virginia Farm for a New Chapter
Along with the closure news, Chef Amendola also shared a video announcement of Foraged’s new location. Operations will shift to a 40-acre farm in Lovettsville, Virginia.
“Sorry for the abrupt closure, but it’s time to move the operation to the farm and begin this next chapter. I can’t wait to see you all at the new restaurant,” added Chef Amendola. Employees at the Baltimore location have been offered job opportunities at the new farm site.
Several loyal customers shared their support and wished the team well for the future. One of the fans wrote, “Thanks for sharing your culinary journey with us in B-more … wishing you only the best on your next chapter.”
The closure of Foraged marks the end of its Baltimore chapter. However, the story of the restaurant continues with a new location.
