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Food Lovers' Guide - Recs Needed for Restaurants Worth a Drive
Got that. It's in Baltimore County.
Food Lovers' Guide - Recs Needed for Restaurants Worth a Drive
Got Grace, Elkridge Furnance Inn, King's Contrivance. Maybe I should give you all the whole list so far:
Aida Bistro
Antrim 1844
Asian Court
Baldwin's Station
Bistro Blanc
G&M
Great Sage
Honeypig
Iron Bridge
Kloby's
Laurrapin Grille
Lewnes Steakhouse
Level
Mango Grove/Mirchi Wok
Pairings
R&R
Ranazul
Red Pearl
Shin Chon
Sushi Sono
Tersiguel's
Trattoria Alberto
Victoria Gastro Pub
Food Lovers' Guide - Recs Needed for Restaurants Worth a Drive
Ok, folks, one last push here.... Are there any more suggestions for restaurants worth the drive from Baltimore? In Carroll, Harford, Howard, and Anne Arundel Counties only, please.
Thanks!
Perfect Meal?
Shaksouky from Lebanese Taverna, som tum from Thai Arroy, Tuna tartare wrapped in rice paper from Volt, Kaddo borawni from The Helmand, Caprese salad with burrata from Chazz, a crabcake from Koco's, Lemongrass lamb chops from Grace Garden, Shrimp fra diavolo with linguini from Pasta Blitz, coconut cake from Clementine, and some ice cream from Taharka Brothers.
That's more like my "final meal." It changes all the time though.
Help a poor Los Angeles hound visiting Baltimore and DC
If you're car-less, the Charm City Circulator might be the answer to your getting around problems: http://www.charmcitycirculator.com. It covers the Inner Harbor, Harbor East, Little Italy/Jonestown, and Federal Hill areas, and there are hundreds of places to eat in those areas alone. And...the Circulator is FREE. If you want to travel to Canton or Fells Point, there's the MTA (mta.maryland.gov for routes and scheduling). The #20 goes to Canton, and the #10 goes to Fells Point, and both are accessible at the transit stop in front of the First Mariner Arena on Baltimore and Howard Streets.
As for food, as many have noted, we're really only known for Crabs and crab cakes. Faidley's, in the Lexington Market, has decent ones, and are probably the location closest to you (walking distance, but the neighborhood isn't the best in the world). There's plenty of crab in Fells Point, though, at Riptide by the Bay (which serves steamed crabs), and any number of places that serve crab cakes, like John Steven, Ltd., and Pierpoint (which has some of the finest in town, IMHO).
Baltimore's Newest Restaurants
Wit & Wisdom has been open long enough to have reviews from local media - Citypaper, Baltimore Magazine, Urbanite, even the Post.. I've seen several blog posts on it as well. The general consensus seems to be good food/high prices. I can say the same for Michael Mina's new restaurant, Pabu, which opened two weeks ago. It's billed as an izakaya, which in Japan is a bar that serves food, but it's a bit fancier than that. Prices are high, but they have arguably the best, most carefully produced, sushi in town.
Food Lover's Guide to Baltimore
Oh yes. It's included with a disclaimer. I'd hate to send unsuspecting tourists there without a word of warning.
Food Lover's Guide to Baltimore
Sure, there's plenty to eat at Lexington Market, but the neighborhood isn't particularly savory.
Unfortunately, Frederick County is outside of the area included in the book. I couldn't include the Cozy without including any number of fine restaurants in Frederick, Prince George's, and Montgomery counties, at which point the book would become something more than merely a dining guide to Baltimore city and county. Maybe I'll suggest that my editor consider a Food Lovers' Guide to Maryland.
Food Lover's Guide to Baltimore
There are a bunch of new restaurants popping up - has anyone tried 1542 Gastropub, Fork & Wrench, Townhouse? We went to Pabu last week and had some pretty tasty food.
Food Lover's Guide to Baltimore
Nope. Just adjacent counties (AA, Carroll, Harford, Howard) otherwise the book would become "Food Lovers' Guide to Maryland."
Food Lover's Guide to Baltimore
I think JayDK was a crabcake virgin, or close to it. If that's the case, then Faidley's are pretty good. They taste like a crab cake should taste, even if the texture isn't all that.
My favorite place in the Lexington Market is Mem Sahib, the Indian buffet on the SE corner of the east market (on the opposite side from Faidley's). Once inside, you'll never know you're in the market. I usually go with a big crowd from work, too, so I don't feel like I necessarily have to scurry through that parking lot to get out of there.
Food Lover's Guide to Baltimore
Crab bomb? Do they have to disarm it first or something?
Food Lover's Guide to Baltimore
We tried the "tangy" yogurt and I was surprised at how very sweet it was. I like that it's made fresh every day "from real yogurt" (I know TCBY uses a mix), but I thought it would be, well, tangy. I've never tried Pinkberry and the like, but now I'm disappointed...lol
Food Lover's Guide to Baltimore
I do have Zeke's and Pitango, but not Mr Yogato. Figured it was a chain. We're going to Fells Point tomorrow so we'll check it out then. Thanks!
Philly hound needs Baltimore suggestions
I just stumbled upon this thread and found the battle between Philly and Baltimore to be quite amusing. There's probably a very good reason why Philly appears to have more highly-regarded restaurants than Baltimore: population. According to the US Census Bureau, as of July 2009, Philadelphia had 1,547,297 residents, and Baltimore had 637,418.
Fewer people to feed, fewer great restaurants.
Food Lover's Guide to Baltimore
At Faidley's, I think they deep fry them. In any case, they're all laid out on trays, ready to go. When someone places an order, they plop one on a paper plate and nuke it for a bit to warm it up again. At least that's how it goes at the lunch rush.
Pike's Place blend is definitely burnt tasting to my tastebuds - it's the default house blend nationwide, and the only decaf available unless one wants to wait for a French press of something else. Gack.
I know nothing about the rump pads. There are plenty of huge butts in this town; I can't imagine padding is necessary. Of course, some people might have "butt envy." In which case mine should be much coveted. :)
Food Lover's Guide to Baltimore
The most recent crab cake I had at Faidley's seemed greasy, probably from the microwaving, and I generally prefer fried cakes. As for the atmosphere...lol...I work 2 blocks away and it's rare that I get anywhere near the market. The "atmosphere" involves lots of guns and drugs; the person who ran the UTZ stand sold illegal weapons. Good chips though. :)
If you return to pay another visit to the market, try not to use your cell phone out in the open. We've had a rash of thefts in the neighborhood; people have had their phones stolen right out of their hands. And try not to leave anything valuable in your car. The car might still be there when you get back, but it might also be empty.
Food Lover's Guide to Baltimore
Forty minutes? I assume that would also involve picking a dozen or so crabs, too.
Food Lover's Guide to Baltimore
Softshells are an acquired taste. I like them, but it took me a good 30 years to get to that point. I don't think I've eaten them twice in the same place, so I definitely can't make a rec.
Did you have a crab cake at Faidley's? I prefer them from Koco's Pub in Lauraville, or Pierpoint in Fells Point.
Food Lover's Guide to Baltimore
Coffee houses are included. What are your recommendations?
Food Lover's Guide to Baltimore
Cool. Will have to try that next time we hit Spice n Dice. Although that will probably be months from now. :(
Food Lover's Guide to Baltimore
Really? I had one yesterday for the first time in probably 15 years. They're not as greasy as they used to be (and bagels are made with no fat - they should not leave grease spots on paper bags), but they're still just average. They're nothing like the bagels of my childhood.
Food Lover's Guide...Part II
I didn't say "Latin" because I meant "Mexican." There are other categories I could add. ;)
Food Lover's Guide to Baltimore
Wonder if they serve that Tango sauce with something other than tilapia. I am not a fan of that fish.
Food Lover's Guide to Baltimore
Creperie Breizh must have gone out of business really recently, because a week or so ago they were still tweeting locations. (I don't check Twitter very often though. I don't have that much time on my hands.) They had good crepes.
And our food truck scene is still pretty new. I wouldn't expect revelations.
There's a gyro cart that parked itself near where I work for a couple of weeks. They called themselves Casablanca Halal and served really good chicken and rice and especially mixed meat and rice platters. Would help if all the carts had names in addition to regular locations.
Food Lover's Guide...Part II
Ok - here's another question for you all...what is your favorite Baltimore City/County restaurant in these categories?
Chinese
Thai
Italian
Pizza
Modern American
Indian
Burgers
Barbecue
Deli
Diner
French
Greek
Korean
Mediterranean
Mexican
Crabs
Seafood
Steakhouse
Sushi
Vietnamese
Pub Food
Vegetarian
Thanks!
