While Annapolis, Maryland is world-renowned as a sailing destination, the Annapolis countryside boasts hundreds of miles of Chesapeake Bay shoreline ebbing and flowing to the rhythm of the tides and nearby nautical villages.

We sat down with Executive Chef Ashish Alfred of Duck Duck Goose in Baltimore, Maryland.

Fueled by cultural tastemakers and creative entrepreneurs—today’s Baltimore is a vibrant community that honors the past while keeping a keen eye on the future.

Within easy reach of Downtown Baltimore, you have extensive upscale shopping and art museums all at your fingertips. But, right in the heart of Owings Mills you’ll find a haven for foodies.

We sat down with Executive Chef John Creger of The Tillery at Marriott Metro Centre in Owings Mills, Maryland.