A small sampling of food options available in the local area
Hotel Food Services
- Fountainside Restaurant & Lounge
- American Menu - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner all days
- Fountainside Grab & Go
- American Menu - Snacks, Sandwiches, Wraps
Local Restaurants & Stores
- Giant Food - Groceries
- Trader Joe's - Groceries
- Ta'am Thai - Thai, Sushi, Asian
- Ledo Pizza - Pizza, Italian
- This Is Wings & Seafood - Chicken, Seafood
- The Silk Road Bistro - Uzbeki, Kebobs
- Jilly’s Ale House - Sports Bar & Pub
- Subway - Sandwiches, Salads
- McDonald's - Fast Food
- Goldberg's New York Bagels - Coffee, Breakfast, Sandwiches
- Dunkin' Donuts - Coffee, Breakfast, Sandwiches
- Chipotle Mexican Grill - Mexican
- The Essen Room - Jewish (Not Kosher), NY Style Deli
- The Good Guys N.Y. Pizza Kitchen - Pizza, Pasta, Sandwiches, Salads
- Ruth's Chris Steak House - Steak, Chops, Seafood
Farther Afield & Old Favorites
Hunt Valley Towne Centre Restaurants Town Centre Dining Directory- Barrett’s Grill - A family-owned upscale restaurant featuring new American cuisine, including brunch on weekends
- California Pizza Kitchen - Inventive pizzas plus pastas & salads in a modern setting
- Carrabba’s Italian Grill - Diverse menu of classic Italian fare in a family friendly setting
- Chick-fil-A - Menu based on quality chicken and fresh ingredients
- Chipotle Mexican Grill - Mexican fare including design your own burritos, tacos, & bowls
- Coal Fire Pizza - Pizza fired in a 900 degree coal fire oven, pasta, salads, sandwiches, and more
- The Greene Turtle - Family dining with traditional American food, local beers, & plenty of TVs
- Iron Rooster - A new twist on traditional Southern comfort food, including breakfast all day, lunch, supper and drinks
- Izakaya 68 - Explore the tastes of Japan’s favorite street foods, all brought to your table by a robot
- Kyoto Matcha - Explore Japan’s matcha tea culture through delicious desserts, ice creams, and beverages
- The Mint Leaf - Experience India’s legendary and unrivaled hospitality
- Mission BBQ -Fast casual BBQ in a patriotic setting with a wide selection of sides and regional style sauces
- Noodles & Company - Discover the world's favorite noodle dishes, pasta, salads and soups
- Outback Steakhouse - The home of juicy steaks, spirited drinks and Aussie hospitality
- Panera Bread - Bakery/café featuring a wide array of fresh bakery goods, soups, salads, sandwiches and more
- Peet’s Coffee & Tea - Berkeley-born chain featuring signature coffee, tea & blended drinks alongside baked goods
- Quickway Japanese Hibachi - Teppanyaki cooking along with fresh salads, sides, and sushi, in a quick service setting
- Sakura - Japanese teppanyaki restaurant featuring steak, seafood, and sushi
- Sammy’s Trattoria II - Classic Itialian cuisine, with a family-style option
- Tropical Smoothie Café - Fresh, made-to-order smoothies, wraps, sandwiches and flatbreads with a tropical vibe
- Vaccaro’s Italian Pastry Shop - Baltimore’s leading purveyor of the most delectable and authentic Italian pastries
- Wegmans - Grocery store with a Market Café and International Hot Bars for dine-in or take-out
York Road and Nearby Areas
- Andy Nelson’s Southern Pit Barbecue - The best Q in Baltimore!
- Arby’s - Famous beef, curly fries, and more
- Ashland Bar & Grill - A family-owned and operated restaurant committed to offering delicious meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner that are made from fresh ingredients following family recipes
- Bagel Works - Where Bronx meets Baltimore! New York-style water bagels made daily
- Burger King - Home of the flame-grilled Whopper, where you can always have it your way
- Cafe Spice - Offering the varied delicious real tastes of India, from homes, wayside stalls and palaces - different from local curry houses - in an informal friendly environment
- Chili’s Grill & Bar - Fresh is happening now as you enjoy our latest fresh mex creations, world famous baby back ribs, and sirloin steaks
- The Corner Stable - Enjoy American classics and local favorites, including our famous baby back ribs and colossal lumb crab cakes, in our warm, at-home atmosphere
- Fat Boys Cafe - Great food and great service for breakfast and lunch
- First Choice - Modern interpretation of classic Chinese dishes
- Fusion - Enjoy the freshest sushi and sashimi in town with a full Asian menu to choose from
- Hightopps Backstage Grille - Classic American bar food with a rock-n-roll twist
- India Palace - Delicious dining, takeout and delivery of classic Indian cuisine
- IHOP - The home of all things breakfast and everything delicious
- La Tolteca - Maryland’s best authentic Mexican food
- Miku Sushi and Steakhouse - Delicious Japanese, Chinese, and Thai cuisine
- The Nautilus Diner & Restaurant - Open ‘til midnight Friday and Saturday, with a huge menu and a loaded dessert case
- The Original Giorgio’s - A family-owned tradition of Italian dining
- Pappas Restaurant & Sports Bar - Enjoy delicious food, including our world-famous crab cakes, in your choice of our sports bar or fine dining areas
- Roma’s Cafe - The best Italian restaurant in Cockeysville from our special Hunger Buster Pizza to our famous stromboli, sandwiches, seafood, and more
- Sichuan Taste - Chinese classics and Japanese sushi
- Side Street Cafe Restaurant - Soups, salads, sandwiches, and more
- Spartacus Pizza & Pasta - Subs, wraps, sandwiches, ribs, and crab cakes
- Texas Roadhouse - Hand-cut steaks, fall off the bone ribs, fresh baked rolls and ice-cold beer
- Vito’s Ristorante Italiano - Authentic, seasonal Italian cuisine
- Wendy’s - Burgers, fries, frostys and more
- Umi Sake - Top quality Asian cuisine at a reasonable price with impeccable service
- Yasou Greek Bistro - Simple, fresh ingredients plus traditional home recipes equals extraordinary creations
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Hotel Map
DoubleTree by Hilton Baltimore North - Pikesville1726 Reisterstown Road
Pikesville, MD 21208
Phone: 410-653-1100
Publications
- 2024 Program Book (PDF, 4.4MB)
- 2024 Programming Additions and Updates Insert (PDF, 1MB)
Quick Reference
- 2024 Featured Charities:
- The Julien Fleming Memorial Fund
- Art Way Alliance
- Art Way Alliance
- Art Show: Citation/Whirlaway Ballrooms
- General Hours: Friday - 6:00pm-7:30pm, Saturday 10:00am-7:00pm
- Artists' Registration: Friday - 4:00pm-7:30pm, Saturday 10:00am-12:00 Noon
- Art Auction: Sunday - 11:00am-12:00 Noon
- Art Sales Pick-Up: Sunday - After Auction to 1:00pm
- Artists' Pick-up: Sunday - Before or After Auction, Circumstances Permitting
- Artists' Registration: Friday - 4:00pm-7:30pm, Saturday 10:00am-12:00 Noon
- Autographs: Prefunction Area
- * - Please see the Online Schedule and Schedules posted on Autograph Tables
- ** - Complimentary signature must be on an item the attendee brings to sign or the convention program book
- Cal Dodd: Cash Only
- - Signature: $60
- - Phone Call/Video/Voice Recording: $60
- - Selfie: $50
- - Signature/Selfie Combo: $100
- J Lee: Cash Only
- - Signature: $40
- - Selfie: $40
- Tawny Newsome: Cash Only
- - Signature: $40
- - Selfie: $40
- Dr. Erin Macdonald: PayPal, Venmo & Cash
- - Signature: $20
- - Selfie: $10
- - Signature/Selfie Combo: $25
- - Signed copy of Star Trek: My First Book of Space: $20
- ** - Complimentary signature must be on an item the attendee brings to sign or the convention program book
- Charity Auctions:
- Live Auction - Friday - 8:00pm During Opening Ceremonies
- Live Auction - Saturday - During Masquerade Half Time
- Silent Auction - All weekend - In the Art Show
- Live Auction - Saturday - During Masquerade Half Time
- Con Suite - Marty's Corner: Pimlico/Laurel Room
- Friday - 3:00pm–12:00 Midnight
- Saturday - 9:00am–8:00pm, 10:00pm-2:00am*
- Sunday - 9:00am–4:00pm
- (* - No Food or Beverages provided from 10pm to 2am Saturday)
- Saturday - 9:00am–8:00pm, 10:00pm-2:00am*
- Dealers Room: Preakness Ballroom D
- Friday - 2:00pm–6:00pm
- Saturday - 10:00am–6:00pm
- Sunday - 10:00am–3:00pm
- Saturday - 10:00am–6:00pm
- Hal's Place: The Gaming Oasis: Plaza I (Outside Building - Follow Signs)
- Friday - 7:00pm–1:00am
- Saturday - 10:00am–2:00am
- Sunday - 10:00am–4:00pm
- Saturday - 10:00am–2:00am
- Information and Volunteers' Desk: Business Center (Main Lobby Area)
- Friday - 12:00 Noon–8:00pm
- Saturday - 9:00am–9:00pm
- Sunday - 9:00am–3:00pm
- Saturday - 9:00am–9:00pm
- Masquerade Costume Contest: Preakness Ballrooms A & B
- Saturday - 8:00pm
- Masquerade Registration:
- Saturday - 10:00am–4:00pm
- Masquerade Green Room: Secretariat Ballroom
- Saturday - 6:00pm
- Operations (Con Ops): Board Room (2nd Floor)
- If you are in need of a Farpoint Committee Member, ask at Con Ops or Con Registration.
- Registration - Pre-Reg & At the Door: Business Center (Main Lobby Area)
- Friday - 12:00 Noon–8:00pm
- Saturday - 9:00am–9:00pm
- Sunday - 9:00am–3:00pm
- Saturday - 9:00am–9:00pm
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