1157 Bar & Kitchen brings smart execution to Locust Point
Since opening in mid-December, Locust Point newcomer 1157 Bar & Kitchen has attracted three types of customers, according to chef-owner Jason Ambrose. All make sense: intrigued neighborhood lifers...
View Article2300, a bar inside a bar in Canton
With 2300, the new bar within a bar at Canton's Myth and Moonshine, there is a fair amount to unpack. First, it is owned and operated by Shanna Cooper, the woman who brought Myth and Moonshine to the...
View ArticleMax's Taphouse is a model of consistency in Fells Point
To the unfamiliar eye, Max's Taphouse could easily blend into the hub of Fells Point's numerous other drinking establishments. The truth, however, is Max's sits atop a hill. The hill is figurative,...
View ArticlePane e Vino adds refreshing element to Little Italy
When I need a reminder of my love for Baltimore - and we all do sometimes, for reasons complex and simple - I look to the neighborhoods, not only for their residents and histories but because they...
View ArticleStill dealing with loss, Grand Cru moves forward
Sitting at the bar of Belvedere Square's Grand Cru on a recent Friday evening, a middle-aged woman described the changes her favorite bar had recently undergone. Service and food had improved, and...
View ArticleMother's Federal Hill Grille renovates just enough
Since opening in 1997, Mother's Federal Hill Grille has earned the type of reputation sports bars envy. Whether it is a party outside on the popular "Purple Patio" before a Ravens game or friends...
View ArticleJokers 'n Thieves adds a new element to Canton
Hang around Canton long enough, and the bar scene in O'Donnell Square, the neighborhood's nightlife hub, begins to coalesce. Sure, the bars have their own personalities, but when it comes to deciding...
View ArticleSummer cocktails stand out at Sugarvale
When Phil Han, the owner of the coffee shop and restaurant Dooby's, announced the arrival of The Hatch - an inconspicuous space in the lower level of Mount Vernon's Park Plaza Building - two summers...
View ArticleAn improved Nick's Fish House still offers escapism
Some summers, a trip to the beach can seem like a distant, shimmering mirage. The hot sand, icy beverages and minimal decision-making - the thought is enough to instantly trigger the Liz Lemon inside...
View ArticleSports bar Game a comfortable place to watch and play
There are more reasons than ever for an NFL fan to stay home on Sundays rather than go to a bar: Commercial-free cable channels with live feeds from every stadium, cheaper food and drink options and...
View ArticleHuck's American Craft a fine, modern corner bar in Brewers Hill
The evolution of the corner bar continues in South Baltimore. For a long time, the concept of the corner bar was encapsulated in the Canton/Brewers Hill/Highlandtown area by unpretentious hangouts...
View ArticleMussel Bar and Grille a fun fit in Harbor East
Restaurateurs in search of a challenge could do worse than the 8,000 square feet at Harbor East’s 1350 Lancaster St. Just ask Restaurants America, the Chicago-based operations group whose Townhouse...
View ArticleLaid-back bar Shakers a nice fit in Pigtown
There's plenty to debate about Baltimore's bar scene. But what can't be denied, particularly if you prefer taverns and pubs to nightclubs, is how rich it is with options. Motivated imbibers can easily...
View ArticleBrew House No. 16 not to be missed in Mount Vernon
As new concepts and fresh approaches continually emerge within Baltimore’s bar scene, it’s natural for our impatience to grow. If it’s new and potentially exciting, we want it now — no, yesterday —...
View ArticleIf Aggio seems too fancy, just sit at the bar
I had the wrong idea about Aggio, and maybe you do, too. Opened in February 2014, the first Baltimore restaurant from celebrity chef Bryan Voltaggio — a Frederick native and “Top Chef” alum — didn’t...
View ArticleAlma Cocina Latina makes waves at the bar, too
The Can Company, a dining and shopping site on Boston Street in Canton, is a place I associate with quick trips. Usually, I pop by on the run — a coffee to go here, a bagged burrito or salad there....
View ArticleMagdalena's bar is swanky and inventive -- with pricetags to match
A rule that always applies, no matter the restaurant: The higher the cost, the higher the expectations. I was reminded of this on a recent weekday night while seated at the bar inside Magdalena, the...
View ArticleWare House 518 ups its craft with Louie Bar
Ware House 518 celebrated its first anniversary in October with a rebranding of sorts. The restaurant side remained the same, but its back bar area was renamed the Louie Bar, a nod to the Mount Vernon...
View ArticleSnake Hill earns reputation as early hit in Highlandtown
When partners Rich Pugh and Randy Coffren opened their bar, Snake Hill, in Highlandtown in mid-November, the duo expected to ease into the neighborhood, building a clientele over time through word of...
View ArticleAt the Prime Rib, a charming relic lives on
In these breathless times of instant information, it is nice to be reminded that some of the most useful tips still come the old-fashioned way: face-to-face conversation. Earlier this winter, over an...
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