Think pink, cherry blossom pink. Throughout the month of April, Baldwin’s Station in historic Sykesville is proud to support the Blossoms of Hope annual pink season by participating in their Pink Plate Specials program. During the blossoming season of Howard County’s cherry trees (each April) local restaurateurs think pink by adding “Pink” Plate Specials to their menus to help raise cancer awareness and support the Claudia Mayer Cancer Resource Center at Howard County General Hospital.
Baldwin’s Station, named Maryland’s favorite restaurant by the Restaurant Association of Maryland, will be adding their own spin to the pink plate promotion by offering a specially designed PINK DRINKS and PINK PLATES MENUS – A portion of the proceeds from every pink drink and pink plate special sold will be donated to the Claudia Mayer Cancer Resource Center.
Thank goodness the weather is finally coming around to spring. I love the drive out to historic Sykesville and Baldwin’s Station. Maybe you will catch the cherry blossoms in bloom on your way. Here is my pick for my pink dinner, so fun, everything has a pink component. So here are my choices:
- Cocktail: Pink Blossom Punch – Light rum, amaretto, banana liqueur, orange, cranberry and pineapple juice.
- Appetizer: Bacon Wrapped Shrimp & Pink Grits
- Wine: Sorelle per Sempre” (Italian for “Sisters Forever”) Donati Family Vineyards, CA. This un-oaked Chardonnay left sur lie has a full mouthfeel and is creamy throughout – receiving 91 points from Wine Enthusiast. A rare find on the East Coast.
- Entrée: Sesame Crusted Tuna – Sesame seared fresh sushi grade Ahi tuna , ginger, jasmine rice, grilled asparagus and pink red pepper aioli
- Dessert: Strawberry Pink Lemonade Cheesecake.
Baldwin’s Station owner Stewart Dearie said, “We’re excited to be able to support our community by doing what we do best—serving great food and drinks! We’re the only restaurant that designed a drink menu because we wanted to do something a little different. And--my staff and I want to be the top fund raising restaurant for the event so we’re encouraging everyone to DRINK PINK! We’re also selling raffle tickets--the first prize is a wine dinner for 4, 2 cases of wine, a case of beer and a fabulous basket of cheer—valued at over $1000.”
Baldwin’s Station offers fine dining in Sykesville’s historic 1883 train station, overlooking the scenic Patapsco River. Located at 7618 Main Street in Sykesville, the station sits on the border of Howard and Carroll Counties. For reservations, call 410-795-1041 or go to www.BaldwinsStation.com.
Blossoms of Hope’s annual pink season brings a month-long celebration of activities that honor the beauty of the trees and help raise cancer awareness. VisitHowardCounty.com.
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