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Baltimore Summer/Fall
CONTENTS
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The
Plan
Let’s get started
Defenders Day
at Fort McHenry
3 Editor’s Itinerary
The
Guide
The best of Baltimore
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40 My Baltimore
SHOPPING
New York fashion on
the racks and hipster
“skin art” on the side
Jordan Faye Block
An arts-savvy gallery owner
curates a day in the city.
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MUSEUMS &
ATTRACTIONS
A cherished moment that
launched a career and
now a show of images
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DINING
Mo’s knows: how Old Bay
seasoning, at 75, still puts
the zest to fresh catches.
Also Inside
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ENTERTAINMENT
Getting lost in a maze
of mirrors plus other
eye-popping oddities at
Ripley’s Believe It or Not!
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ON THE COVER
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels
supercharge the celebration.
Composite photo: ©Joseph
P. Cirone (planes) and ©Dan
Thornberg/Shutterstock (flag)
6 A Replay of 1776
Because the British didn’t take “no” for an answer, a
young nation and the militia of Baltimore rally to
send them home…again. BY JEAN LAWLOR COHEN
8 Time Travel
Tracking the landscape of war, by car and by foot,
at museums and historic houses, with music, tours,
cannon fire and Blue Angel flyovers BY RACHEL CHISM
CONNECT WITH US
10 Manning the Fort
Ranger Vince Vaise talks about Francis Scott Key,
heroes of the Battle of Baltimore and what it takes
to be a Fort McHenry reenactor. BY BROOKE SABIN
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NAVIGATE
In Patterson Park,
finding serenity, history
and a Victorian-style
pagoda with a view
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MAPS
Eastside, Westside,
Baltimore Downtown
plus harbors of the
Patapsco River
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In a city where so many American traditions began, there’s a lot to celebrate. This year marks 60 years at bat for Baltimore’s beloved Orioles.
The national anthem, which was penned not too far from baseball’s
most beautiful ballpark (Camden Yards, of course), also has a birthday
this year—200! Pride for the city’s rich history echoes throughout the
stadium as fans shout the anthem’s ‘O!’ extra loudly to express love for
the city and its team. So let that anthem ring as fans come together to
celebrate baseball and the American spirit. After all, the O’s raised the
30-by-42-foot Star-Spangled Banner replica on opening day.
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>> AFTERNOON
Oriole Park at Camden
Yards takes inspiration
from ballparks of the
early 20th century with
its retro design. Tour the
stadium that inspired
a generation of urban
ballpark construction.
Guests visit the dugout,
press level, control room
and suite level on the
public tour. Tickets at
the main box office.
>> EVENING
Beyond left field at
Camden Yards, fans
flock to game-day
hangout Pickles Pub for
Orioles pre-game and
post-game festivities.
Go for a Natty Boh, The
Brewer’s Art Resurrection Ale, beer-battered
fried pickles or a shrimp
salad sandwich (above),
all rites-of-passage fore
and aft the Yard.
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>> Morning
At the Sports Legend
Museum at Camden
Yards, fans pay homage to the history of
Maryland’s celebrated
sports. The Babe Ruth
Birthplace Museum honors Baltimore’s own, the
Great Bambino whose
memorabilia ranges
from childhood pictures
to the bat he swung in
his famed 1927 season.
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SEPTEMBER 7
Purple Pride
When the Ravens face the Cincinnati Bengals in the season opener
at M&T Bank Stadium, they shoot
for redemption. The Bengals, after
all, eliminated the team from playoff
contention last season. Game time:
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Top Stops
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Great Things
Not to Miss
1 ArtScape
July 18-20
America’s largest freebie
arts fest returns with live
music, performances and
exhibits by artists, fashion
designers and craftspeople.
artscape.org
Friday Night Live
July 18-August 29
Fridays at 6 p.m., Belvedere Square hosts a free
outdoor concert series that
also includes retail shops,
restaurants and merchants
like Flying Dog Brewery.
belvederesquare.com
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Artscape
O’s Magic
August 8
Join the Orioles in celebrating their 60th anniversary
with a post-game fireworks
and laser show. A luncheon
with Hall of Famers precedes the game.
baltimoreorioles.mlb.com
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SPOTLIGHT
Lights, Camera, Action!
In July and August, movie buffs head to under-the-stars
cinemas for free screenings of favorite flicks. On Thursdays, stake out a spot on Federal Hill for the American
Visionary Art Museum’s family series showing films like
Back to the Future and Jurassic Park. The AVAM is open and
free on movie nights (avam.org). The Cinema Alfresco
Open Air Film Festival (littleitalymd.com) presents Italian-inspired feature films like Gladiator and Moonstruck
on Fridays at 9 p.m., projected on the exterior of Ciao
Bella restaurant. Local restaurants offer movie night
carry-out specials for picknickers.—Rachel Chism
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june 29-December 21
Farmers Market
Go for fresh local produce,
artisan shops and foods
from favorite Baltimore
vendors like Baron’s pit
beef, Zeke’s Coffee and
Ruben’s Crepes. Free admission. Sun. 7 a.m.-noon.
Holliday and Saratoga sts.,
410.752.8632
Vintage Treasures
August 21-24
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Billed as “Maryland’s largest
antiques event,” the Baltimore Summer Antiques
Show at the Convention
Center draws 550-plus
international exhibitors.
baltimoresummer
antiques.com
5 Book Club
September 26-28
More than 200 celebrity
and local authors connect
with fans at the Inner
Harbor. Also children’s activities, live music and food.
baltimorebookfestival.com
6 Free Fall
October 1-31
During this citywide arts
celebration, everything
from music and theater
performances to museum
admission is free of charge.
freefallbaltimore.com
7 Ode to boh
October 11
Baltimore’s Beer Week commences with an “opening
tap” celebration at Das Best
Oktoberfest, an all-youcare-to-taste beer tour
through Old World Munich.
dasbestoktoberfest.com
August 1-11
Meal DEals
More than 80 downtown
eateries offer prix-fixe lunch
($15) and dinner ($20, $30).
baltimorerestaurantweek.com
August 22September 1
Deep Fried
The Maryland State Fair
means horse races, fried
candy bars, carnival
games and bull riding. $8,
children (6-13) $3. Timonium
Fairgrounds, 2200 York Rd.,
Timonium, 410.252.0200,
caption here
marylandstatefair.com
September 20-21
From the vine
More than 20,000 gather to
taste local wine and food
and scope out bottling,
fermenting and food pairing at the Maryland Wine
Festival. $30 admission.
500 S. Center St., Westminster,
410.386.3880,
marylandwine.org
September 29
Farm To Chef
Maryland’s top chefs pair
with local growers to create
dishes at this culinary competition. Proceeds benefit
Day of Taste. $120. 6:30 p.m.
800 Key Hwy., 410.244.0044,
farmtochefmd.com
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The city remembers and celebrates
EVENTS
A Replay of 1776
“By Dawn’s Early Light”
by Edward Percy Moran
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Only one generation (29 years) after the
end of America’s Revolutionary War,
the former colonies and Great Britain took
up arms again. Troops mustered across
Maryland, in nearby territories and at sea
for what present-day Governor Martin
O’Malley (and others) call “the second
war of independence.”—Jean L. Cohen
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The sweep of events that began in 1807 with
the British takeover of a ship named The Chesapeake figured seven years later in Baltimore with
the rebuff of British ships and land forces. The
scrappy port of merchant wealth and shipyards,
then America’s third largest city, witnessed and
participated in many key moments during the
final months of the struggle. Soon after, Baltimore
erected America’s first War of 1812 memorial, the
52-foot-tall Battle Monument on Calvert Street,
now depicted on the city’s official shield and flag.
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1812
The United States, enraged
by British plunder and
impressment of sailors,
declares war against Great
Britain. Baltimore, with no
interest in a peace accord,
immediately identifies itself
as an anti-royalist hotbed.
Citizens’ schooners seize
British ships and cargo and
earn the city a nickname—“nest of pirates.”
JULY 26 A Federalist newspaper editor, opposing
war, becomes the target of
a pro-war Republican mob.
After two nights of murder
and mayhem, a citizen
militia quells the riots.
1813
When British warships
invade the Chesapeake
region and burn towns and
plantations, even pacifist
Americans experience a
change of heart. Baltimore’s citizens dig trenches
around the eastern
outskirts, load guns onto
harbor barges and offer
speedy, civilian ships as
armed “privateers.”
A Baltimore merchant,
politician and Revolutionary War veteran Samuel
Smith, as newly minted
Major General, leads the
defense preparations.
Seamstress Mary Pickersgill, following Lieutenant
General George Amistead’s
instructions, sews a flag “so
large that the British will
have no trouble seeing it
from a distance.” Pickersgill’s daughter, two nieces
and Grace Wisher help her
stitch the 30-by-42-foot
banner that troops later
raise at Fort McHenry.
1814
The Battle of Baltimore
AUGUST 14 Baltimoreans
see a red glow in the southern night sky. The British
have set widespread fires in
the capital of Washington.
AUGUST 27 The British
schooner Jane, sounding channel depth,
sails into the Patapsco
River within sight of Fort
McHenry. Citizens ready
for a British navy attack.
SEPTEMBER 11 Cannon fire
three shots from Federal
Hill to warn the city that
the British have landed at
North Point, the mouth of
the river. On this vantage
point today rise monuments to Major General
Smith and Fort McHenry
commander Armistead.
SEPTEMBER 12 British
Major General Robert Ross,
who ordered the capital
burned, engages in battle.
His 5,000 men overwhelm
3,000 Americans, but he
falls from a sniper’s bullet,
his death attributed to
Daniel Wells and Henry
McComas, young militiamen who died in the same
skirmish. In east Baltimore’s
Ashland Square, an obelisk
rises above their graves.
POW agent John Skinner
and Francis Scott Key, a
35-year-old Washington
lawyer, sail under a flag of
truce on a mercy mission to
a British flagship anchored
in the Patapsco River, their
goal: rescue captive William Beanes, an American
physician who had nursed
wounded British prisoners. With letters of petition
from those soldiers, Key
wins the doctor’s release
but is detained, because
the British assault begins.
SEPTEMBER 13 Shortly
after midnight, 19 vessels
with apocalyptic names
like Terror, Volcano and
Devastation launch nearly
2,000 cannonballs at 1,000
soldiers defending Fort
McHenry. For more than
25 hours, through thunder
and rain torrents, the scene
resembles, in one local’s
words, the “portals of hell.”
SEPTEMBER 14 In predawn gloom and eerie
quiet, Key and Skinner
peer toward Fort McHenry
to determine which flag
flies. A brief wind lifts and
a streak of sunlight illuminates the Stars and Stripes.
1815
MARCH 10 The last of the
British war ships, the HM
frigate Orlando, leaves the
Chesapeake Bay.
MARCH 18 Citizens post
signal flags on Federal Hill
and gather to watch the
sleek schooner Chasseur
return to the harbor.
The famed high-seas
predator is soon rechristened The Pride of Baltimore.
Since 1988 that name
graces its near replica
(above), a goodwill ambassador often docked at 1801
South Clinton Street.
1931
Key’s words, described
by John Philip Sousa as
“soul-stirring,” become the
national anthem.
2014
At a press conference,
Governor Martin O’Malley
reminds, “In Baltimore,
we’ve been doing homeland security since 1814.”
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• History quest Discover the War of 1812 along
Very Visionary
Sidewalk
the Star-Spangled Banner Historic Trail (starspan
gledtrail.net), a 560-mile land and water route
that traces the movements of troops throughout
D.C., Maryland and Virginia. Relive the drama of
the British attacks around the Chesapeake Bay.
• 2.5 Billion pixels At the Maryland Historical
Society, enter a virtual city of 1815, generated by
a 3D model built by the University of Maryland
Baltimore County’s Imaging Research Center.
With the help of touch screens and infrared technology, visitors summon sites of the past like the
Indian Queen Hotel where Francis Scott Key likely
finished his heartfelt lyrics.
Super
Salutes
Spins on the flag
Honoring Grace Wisher,
an African-American
indentured servant
who helped sew the
flag, the Reginald F.
Lewis Museum shows
art—from prayer rug to
skateboard—inspired
by the banner itself.
Anthem Remix
Beat box artist Shodekeh performs a version
of the national anthem
September 14 at the
Reginald F. Lewis Museum in collaboration with
hip-hop improv group
the Baltimore Boom Bap
Society and classicallytrained musicians Classic
Revolution.
Fort! Flag! Fire!
At Fort McHenry, visitors take self-guided tours of
the buildings, see cannon-firing demonstrations
and help raise the flag over the ramparts of the
fort. Narrated boat rides detail the events that
inspired Key to pen the words that became the
national anthem, and his original manuscript is on
display here throughout the Star-Spangled Spectacular. The “By Dawn’s Early Light” raising of the
30-by-42-foot hand-stitched replica flag concludes
celebrations at the fort September 14.
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Surprise Sidewalk
At the American Visionary Art Museum, 520
linear feet of sidewalk
space along Key
Highway becomes a
grand illustration of the
national anthem.
Flag House
Nineteenth-century
objects fill the former
home of flag maker
Mary Pickersgill at
The Star-Spangled
Banner Flag House.
StarSpangled
Spectacular
This free festival September 10 through 16 culminates the three-year bicentennial celebration with
living history demonstrations, live music, fireworks
and high patriotic spirit.
• Tour by Sea Tall ships
and Navy gray hulls sail
into the Inner Harbor
where guests hop aboard
for guided deck tours.
History lessons of topsail
schooners offered September 11 through 15.
• The Blue Angels The
elite Navy flight squad
repeats its 2012 Harbor
flyover during air shows
September 13 and 14.
• Patriotic Pageantry The
celebration goes out with
a bang—patriotic starstudded concerts at Pier
Six and at Fort McHenry
followed by the largest
fireworks and light show
in Baltimore history
September 13.
For more details, see
starspangled200.com.
(FR OM top) ©Nick Pre vas; Cour tesy National Park Ser vice; cour tesy visit Baltimore
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Q&A: Vince Vaise
As Fort McHenry’s chief of interpretation, Vaise is
a walking-talking encyclopedia of the Battle of
Baltimore. Ever since his high school history teacher
suggested he volunteer at the fort, Vaise has studied its stories. And he eagerly shares them, whether he’s in his NPS uniform or 19th-century attire as
major in the Fort McHenry Guard.—Brooke Sabin
Do reenactors audition
for the job?
There’s an interview,
because of the unusual
set of talents required: the
ability to talk to visitors in
an engaging way, do the
marches and drills, handle a
musket and be a historian.
but was concerned about
what would happen to
freed slaves and how they
would support themselves.
He represented the young,
conflicted United States.
to pay ditch diggers to
build entrenchments on
the outskirts of the city. He
used his political connections to bring guns and
militia to Baltimore. So even
though no shells landed in
his lap, he was the linchpin.
Do descendants of the
defenders visit the fort?
Yes, we have a lot of friends
in the General Society of
the War of 1812 and the U.S.
Daughters of 1812. They
come here and help pay for
the annual commemoration
of the battle, which has
been held every year
Who trains them?
We do—the National Park
Service at Fort McHenry.
And there are degrees of
specialty, like the fife and
drum corps. Those folks
have to be accomplished
musicians too. We also have
people who portray the
civilians of Baltimore during the War of 1812.
What’s a common misperception about the battle?
One is that the large flag
flew all night. A “storm” flag
flew overnight, but troops
hoisted a bigger one the
morning after the battle,
and that’s what Key saw.
Any surprising facts
about Francis Scott Key?
He was an Anglophile who,
at first, opposed the war.
He would have watched
“Downton Abbey.” As a
lawyer, he recognized that
a lot of our laws came from
Great Britain. And even
though he wrote “the land
of the free,” he was a slaveholder. He opposed slavery
Who’s the hero of the
conflict?
There are, pun intended,
“key” individuals. Major
Armistead, the fort’s commander, had a big responsibility. General Samuel
Smith, a Maryland senator
and leading businessman, was in charge of all
Baltimore’s defenses. A year
and a half before the battle,
he mobilized the business
community to contribute
funds to improve the fort,
since the war. I feel rather
strongly about that. This
bicentennial year everybody wants to participate.
But there’s something to
be said for the people who
carried that torch in 1815
and through the Great
Depression. The groups recently bought two full-scale
replica cannons for the fort
[due in early August]. We’ve
nicknamed them “The Son”
and “The Daughter,” and
we’ll shoot them!
Is the fort considered
haunted?
There are stories. On one
of the bastions that took a
direct hit, people over the
years claimed they saw two
men dressed in War of 1812
attire. And that was before
we had reenactors here!
Fort McHenry is the only
park service property
that’s a national monument and a historic shrine.
Yes, and people’s perception of the park has evolved
over the years. In the 1930s,
40s and 50s, Baltimoreans
came here after church in
their Sunday finery. There
was no picnicking, no
playing. Then in the 1960s,
70s and 80s, the ground
around the fort opened
for recreation. In the 1990s,
visitors began to imagine
themselves back in the
day. They wanted to see
people dressed in 1814style clothing, to walk into
a barracks room and see it
as it was then. For a lot of
folks, the site is an oasis, but
with what happened here,
there’s power of place. You
feel that when you come.
What part of the bicentennial are you looking
forward to most?
On September 9, about
7,000 school kids will create
a gigantic American flag.
Each student will don a red,
white or blue poncho and
be strategically positioned.
Then on September 14 at
9 a.m., we’ll hoist the handstitched replica flag, 200
years to the minute after
Key saw the original. That’s
going to be awesome.
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Shopping
Making a Mark
At Brightside Boutique, two ex-pat New Yorkers have partnered to bring edgy clothing inspired by tattoo culture to Baltimore, a city that cherishes the offbeat. Marked by a
sunny yellow storefront in Federal Hill, this vibrant boutique packs quite a surprise in the
back—a tattoo parlor. While Kike Castillo puts the ink and needle to work, Christie Griffiths curates funky clothing and organizes events like a Casual Friday pop-up shop with
refreshments from Union Craft Brewing Company.—Rachel Chism
Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. 11
a.m.-5 p.m. www.brightsidebaltimore.
com. 1133 S. Charles St., Federal Hill,
410.244.1133 Map C8
BABE Clothing, handbags, jewelry and
gifts from a fashion industry veteran.
Splendid, BCBGeneration, Ella Moss,
Harper, Vintage Havana. Mon.-Sat.
11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun. till 5 p.m. www.
babeaboutique.com. 1716 Aliceanna
St., Fells Point, 410.244.5114 Map F7
CLOUD 9 CLOTHING Contemporary
BRIGHTSIDE Two native New Yorkers
curate funky clothing, jewelry and
more inspired by “tattoo couture.”
styles from brands like Free People,
Yumi, Bluebird, Steve Madden, Big
Buddha plus some men’s lines. Jewelry
counter. Canton: Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-9
p.m., Sun. till 7 p.m. Hampden: Mon.Thurs. 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till 9 p.m.,
Sun. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. www.cloud9cloth
ing.us. 2400 Boston St., Canton,
410.534.4200 Map G8; 111 W. 36th
Street, Hampden, 410.889.1330 Map C3
DOUBLEDUTCH Women’s styles
by well-known designers like Orla
Kiely and locals like Pistol Stitched.
Bags, sunglasses, jewelry, handmade apparel. Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-6
p.m., Fri.-Sat. till 7 p.m., Sun. noon-5
p.m. www.doubledutchboutique.
com. 1021 W. 36th St., Hampden,
410.554.0055 North of Map A1
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Shopping
Form— Art director-turned-owner
stocks high-end consignment. Vera
Wang and Bensoni, new house
label. Thurs.-Fri. noon-7 p.m., Sat.
11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun. noon-4 p.m.
www.formtheboutique.com. 2002
Clipper Park Rd., Clipper Mill,
410.889.3116 North of Map A1
Freesia— Casual to chic clothing from
hard-to-find brands for women. Wholesale, affordable designer goods plus
athletic apparel and shoes. Mon.-Sat.
11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun. noon-6 p.m. 1643
Thames St., Fells Point, 410.732.0017
Map F8
Handbags in the City— Designer bags
and ready-to-wear women’s clothing.
Labels like DVF, Tory Burch and Kate
Spade. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat. till
8 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. handbagsin
thecity.com. 840 Aliceanna St., Harbor
East, 410.528.1443 Map E7
Hunting Ground— Lesser-known
brands and vintage in an old church
with bohemian decor. Mon.-Thurs. 11
a.m.-7 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till 8 p.m., Sun.
noon-6 p.m. www.shophunting
ground.com. 3649 Falls Rd., Hampden
410.243.0789 North of Map A1
Jean Pool— Local denim temple. Joe’s,
Robins Jeans and Gold Sign, plus a selection of belts and T-shirts. Mon.-Sat.
10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. noon-4 p.m. www.
baltimorejeanpool.com. 92 Village Sq.,
Cross Keys, 410.466.1177
Katwalk— Mod rocker pieces with
“bling” and Bohemian styles. Feminine
dresses and blouses plus edgy leathers. Tues.-Sat. noon-8:30 p.m., Sun. 11
a.m.-6 p.m. 1709 Aliceanna St., Fells
Point, 410.669.0600 Map F7
Samuel Parker Clothier— Since
1921, traditional menswear and furnishings. Hand-tailored Samuelsohn suits,
Ralph Lauren footwear and Robert
Talbott shirts and neckwear. Mon.-Fri.
10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. till 5 p.m. www.
samuelparker.com. 6080 Falls Rd.,
Lake Falls Village, 410.372.0078
Sixteen Tons— Vintage-inspired
men’s shirts and denim, accessories, hats. Sun.-Mon. noon-5
p.m., Tues.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-6 p.m.,
Fri.-Sat. till 7 p.m. www.shop16tons.
410.554.0101 North of Map A1
Sweet Elizabeth Jane— 04049In aIn
own upholstered furniture line. Mon.Thurs., Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till
8 p.m. www.sweetelizabethjane.com.
8125 Main St., Ellicott City, Md., 13
miles from Downtown, 410.465.6400
Under Armour Brand House— Flag-
ship of Baltimore-based performance
brand. Workout apparel (tanks,sweats,
pullovers) plus footwear and accessories. In-store Innovation Center
with newest products, some not yet
released. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-9 p.m.,
Sun. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. www.underarmour.
com. 700 S. President St., Harbor East,
410.528.5304 Map E7
Urban Chic— Fashions by Kara Janx,
Ella Moss and Diane von Furstenberg.
Plus maternity clothes, men’s apparel
and shoes. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.,
Sun noon-6 p.m. www.urbanchiconline.
com. 811 Aliceanna St., Harbor East,
410.685.1601 Map E7
Art/Craft Galleries
Art Gallery of Fells Point—
Sculpture, photography, glass work,
oils by local artists. Tues.-Fri. noon-6
p.m., Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. www.
fellspointgallery.org. 1716 Thames St.,
Fells Point, 410.327.1272 Map F7
Baltimore Clayworks— Non-
profit gallery featuring ceramics from
resident artists. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5
p.m. www.baltimoreclayworks.org.
5707 Smith Ave., Mount Washington,
410.578.1919 North of Map C2
C. Grimaldis Gallery— Contemporary
gallery of post-World War II art. Representing Anthony Caro, Grace Hartigan
(estate), Raoul Middleman, Richard
Serra, Chul Hyun Ahn, John Waters.
Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. www.
cgrimaldisgallery.com. 523 N. Charles
St., Mount Vernon, 410.539.1080 Map C4
Corradetti Glassblowing— In
historic Clipper Mill, studio and gallery
for vases, bowls, ornaments and jewelry. Mon.- Tues. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Wed.
-Sat. till 9 p.m., Sun. till 3 p.m. www.cor
radetti.com. 2010 Clipper Park Rd., Ste.
119, 410.243.2010 North of Map A1
Galerie Myrtis— Contemporary gallery
showing social and historic landscapes.
Ongoing “Tea with Myrtis” art salons.
Thurs.-Sat. 2-6 p.m. www.galeriemyrtis.
net. 2224 N. Charles St., Station North,
410.235.3711 North of Map C1
a former Caplan’s department store,
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Shopping Goya Contemporary— Fine prints
including Baldessari, Chihuly,
Condo, Hirst, Kusama, Lewitt, Stella.
Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sat. by
appointment. Mill Center, Studio
214, 3000 Chestnut Ave., Hampden,
410.366.2001 North of Map A1
amaryllisjewelry.com. 830 Aliceanna St.,
Harbor East, 410.576.7622 Map C6
Bijoux— Antique, estate and contem-
porary pieces. Jewelry from Georgian,
Victorian and Edwardian to Art
Nouveau and Art Deco. Mon.-Fri. 10
a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sat. till 5 p.m. www.
bijouxjewels.com. 10749 Falls Road, Lutherville-Timonium, Md., 410.823.5545
Jordan Faye Contemporary— Con-
temporary artists plus salon for special
events in Mount Vernon. Eleven-artist
show through Sept. 7, Edie Nadelhaft
solo Sept. 7-Oct. 18. Tues.-Thurs.
11 a.m.-6 p.m., first and second Sat.
noon-5 p.m. and by appt. www.jordanfayecontemporary.com. 823 Park Ave.,
Mount Vernon, 443.955.1547 Map C3
Emporium Collagia— Local artist
Luana Kaufmann offers soaps, jewelry,
glassware, stationery, botanicals, gifts
plus own found-image art. Sun.-Mon.,
Wed.-Thurs. 10 a.m-7 p.m., Fri.-Sat.
noon-10 p.m. Closed Tues. www.
luanakaufmann.com. 1732 Thames St.,
Light Street Gallery— Director David
Quammen in row house with modeling
sessions, limited edition prints, sculpture and figurative, surrealist, realistic
and fantasy art. Wed.-Fri. 1-6 p.m., Sat.
1-5 p.m. Confirm open. www.light
streetgallery.com. 1448 Light St., Federal Hill, 240.506.8943 South of Map C8
Women’s Exchange— Arts and crafts
vendor for local women (mostly lowincome) since 1880. Consigners sell
jewelry, knit scarves, journals, artwork,
beeswax candles. Comfort food at
adjoining Woman’s Industrial Kitchen.
Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. till 4 p.m.
www.womansindustrialexchange.
org. 333 N. Charles St., Mount Vernon,
410.685.4388 Map C4
Books
AIA Baltimore Architects Bookstore— Local haunt for rare architec-
ture titles. Baltimore cityscape, interior
and landscape design. Mon.-Thurs.
9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. www.aiabalt.com.
11 1/2 W. Chase St., Mount Vernon,
410.625.2585 Map C2
Personal Care
Baltimore Spa and Salon— At
Ritz-Carlton Residences, massages,
facials, waxing and body wraps, plus
hair services. Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Mon.
noon-4 p.m., Tues. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Wed.
till 9 p.m., Thurs. till 8 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 9
a.m.-6 p.m. www.baltimorespasalon.
com. 801 Key Hwy., Inner Harbor,
410.625.2427 Map D8
Atomic Books— Obscure comics, mag-
azines, DVDs. Native son John Waters a
fan. Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Fri.-Sat.
till 8 p.m., Sun. till 6 p.m. www.atomic
books.com. 3620 Falls Rd., Hampden,
410.662.4444 North of Map A1
Quinntessential Gentleman— Retro-
The Ivy Bookshop— New fiction, non-
inspired grooming parlor with billiards
room. Hot leather shave, neck shave,
haircut and wash, gray blending and
highlights, scalp massage, shoe shine.
Mon. 1:30 a.m.-8 p.m., Tues.- Fri. 10
a.m.-8 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 11
a.m.-5 p.m. www.baltimorebar
bershop.com. 31 S. Calvert St., Inner
Harbor, 410.685.7428 Map C6
fiction titles, art and children’s books.
Weekly events. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-7 p.m.,
Sat. till 6 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. www.
theivybookshop.com. 6080 Falls Rd.,
Mount Washington, 410.377.2966
The Kelmscott Bookshop— Rare and
fine books, manuscripts, prints and
antique “book art.” Mon.-Fri. 10
a.m.- 6 p.m. www.kelmscottbookshop.
com. 34 W. 25th St., Charles Village,
410.235.6810 Map C1
Retail Centers
Arundel Mills— Outlet and retail mall
Jewelry & Gifts
Amaryllis Handcrafted Jewelry—
Since 1985, limited-edition pieces
drawn from ateliers of more than 100
local and national designers. Alexis
Bittar, Satya, Liztech. Mon.-Sat. 10
p.m.-7 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. www.
with 200-plus retailers, restaurants and
entertainment, Cinemark Egyptian 24
Theaters and Maryland Live! Casino.
Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Sun.
11 a.m.-7 p.m. www.arundelmillsmall.
com. 7000 Arundel Mills Circle, Hanover, Md., 410.540.5110
Belvedere Square Market— Vendors
like Atwater’s Bakery, Neopol Savory
Smokery and Noveau Contemporary
Goods. Retail: Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.,
Sun. noon-5 p.m. Market: Mon.-Wed.
10 a.m.-8 p.m., Thurs.-Sat. 10 a.m.- 10
p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. www.belve
deresquare.com. 529 E. Belvedere
Ave., North Baltimore North of Map F1
Cross Street Market— Since 1846,
fresh seafood, wings, ice cream,
pastries, flowers, cheese, tobacco and
fruit. Mon.-Sat. 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Light &
Cross sts., Federal Hill, Map C8
The Gallery— Vertical mall with Brooks
Brothers, Nine West, Banana Republic,
Johnston & Murphy plus specialty stalls
and independent shops. Mon.-Sat. 10
a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. noon-6 p.m. www.the
galleryatharborplace.com. 200 E. Pratt
St., Inner Harbor, 410.332.4191 Map D6
Hagerstown Premium Outlets—
Outlet stores like Banana Republic,
Kate Spade, Nike, J. Crew, Tommy
Hilfiger and Coach. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-9
p.m., Sun. till 7 p.m. www.premiumout
lets.com. 495 Premium Outlets Blvd.,
Hagerstown, Md., 301.790.0300
Lexington Market— Opened in 1782,
now largest of the city’s six historic
market buildings. Home of Faidley Seafood with famous crabcake. Produce
from 130 merchants. Mon.-Sat. 8:30
a.m.-6 p.m. www.lexington
market.com. Lexington and Eutaw sts.,
410.685.6169 Map C5
Queenstown Premium Outlets— Sav-
ings at 65 stores, brands like Adidas,
Banana Republic, Brooks Brothers,
Calvin Klein, Coach, Gucci, Kors, Nike,
Polo Ralph Lauren. Mon.- Sat. 10 a.m.- 9
p.m., Sun. till 8 p.m. www.premium
outlets.com. 441 Outlet Center Dr.,
Queenstown, Md., 410.827.8699
Shoes
Loafers & Laces— Fine shoes for men:
Alden of New England, Rancourt &
Co., Martin Dingman, cologne, accessories. Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun.
noon-6 p.m. www.loafersandlaces.
com. 612 S. Exeter St., Harbor East,
410.244.5344 Map E7
Ma Petite Shoe— Casual and dressy
pieces. Jeffrey Campbell, Dolce Vita,
Seychelles, plus a vegan collection.
Artisan chocolates. CHOUX cafe, next
door annex of shop owner. Mon.Thurs., Sat. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Fri. till 8 p.m.
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(Chocolate Happy Hour from 6 p.m.),
Sun. noon-5 p.m. www.mapetiteshoe.
410.235.3442 North of Map A1
Poppy and Stella— Shoe boutique
stocks labels like Pour La Victoire,
Oh Deer!, Jimmy Choo and Jeffrey
Campbell. Handbags, accessories.
Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till 8
p.m., Sun. noon-6 p.m. www.poppy
andstella.com. 728 S. Broadway, Fells
Point, 410.522.1970 Map F7
Sassanova— Pink walls, cheetah
carpet, designer shoes and accessories. Kate Spade, The Printery. Mon.Sat. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. noon.- 5 p.m.
www.sassanova.com. 805 Aliceanna St.,
Harbor East, 410.244.1114 Map E7
Wine/Gourmet Foods
Charm City Cupcakes— Baltimore-
themed cupcakes for every occasion.
Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. www.
charmcitycupcakes.com. Pratt Street
Pavilion, 201 E. Pratt St., Inner Harbor,
410.244.8790 Map D6; 1340 Smith Ave.,
Mount Washington
McCormick World of Flavors—
Baltimore-based spice company’s
first store, national and international
brands. Cooking demos, history “wall.”
Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun. noon-6
p.m. www.facebook.com/mccormick
worldofflavors. 301 Light St., Inner
Harbor, 443.853.1355 Map D6
Milk & Honey Market— Groceries for
locavores. Regional meat, cheese,
produce (some organic), bread,
pasta. Deli counter (breakfast, paninis,
hoagies) plus espresso bar. Daily 7
a.m.-7 p.m. www.milkandhoney
baltimore.com. 816 Cathedral St.,
Randy & Steve’s — The self-proclaimed
“new general store.” Renovated 127year-old Yates Market stocked with
gourmet goods and sundries for the
home. Deli, pastries and tea. Tues.Thurs., Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till
8 p.m. www.randyandsteves.com. 8249
Main St., Ellicott City, Md., 410.461.5840
Urban Cellars Beer, Wine & Spirits—
“Local libations” at Charles Plaza.
Domestic and imported fine wines,
craft beers, premium liquors plus the
knowledgeable counsel of owner Jim
Amato. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. www.
urbancellarsmd.com. 222 N. Charles
St., Downtown, 410.528.8088 Map C5
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Museums+Attractions
The Decisive Moment
At 16, Neil Leifer sold his first photograph to Sports Illustrated. Baltimoreans may recall
that iconic shot of Alan Ameche’s game-winning touchdown that made the Colts the
1958 NFL champions. The photograph, along with 53 other Leifer images, stars in an
exhibition at the Sports Legends Museum (above). See page 22.—Rachel Chism
a.m.-4 p.m., Sat. 1-4 p.m. Free. www.
towson.edu/asianarts. Fine Arts Building, Towson University, 8000 York Rd.,
410.704.2807
American Visionary Art Museum—
Jim Rouse Visionary Center with
two floors of art cars, the Cabaret
Mechanical Theater, kinetic sculptures.
Paintings from the Von Bruenchenhein
Collection. Human, Soul & Machine:
The Coming Singularity!, the impact
of technology on 40+ artists through
Aug. 31. Tues.-Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
$15.95, seniors $13.95, students $9.95, 6
and under free. Gift shop and Mr. Rain’s
Fun House for food. www.avam.org.
800 Key Hwy., 410.244.1900 Map D8
Baltimore Museum of Art— Housing
Asian Arts and Culture Center— An
ongoing display of objects from Korea,
China, Japan and SE Asia. Mon.-Fri. 11
90,000-plus objects, ancient mosaics
to contemporary art. Cone Collection
features Renoir, Matisse, Gauguin and
Picasso. German Expressionism: A
Revolutionary Spirit, work by German
artists from movements, like Der Blaue
Reiter (The Blue Rider). On Paper:
Figure Drawings from the Thomas E.
Benesch Memorial Collection, variations of the human figure by contemporary artists like David Hockney both
through Sept. 14. Wed.-Fri. 10 a.m.- 5
p.m., Sat.-Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free.
www.artbma.org. 10 Art Museum Dr.,
443.573.1700 North of Map D1
Maryland Art Place— A non-profit
contemporary gallery at Power Plant
Live! Registry of 1,600 regional artists.
Young Blood, works from Baltimorearea Masters of Fine Art graduates,
through August 16. Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.5 p.m. Free. www.mdartplace.org.
8 Market Pl., 410.962.8565 Map D5
Maryland Institute College of
Art (MICA)— Nation’s oldest fully
accredited, four-year, degree-granting
art college with gallery for works by
national and international artists,
faculty and students. Locally Sourced,
variety of media documenting the interconnected cultural landscape of the
Big Picture At the Maryland Science Center (page 18), visitors explore the origins of the national anthem from the big screen IMAX.
Courtesy Babe Ruth Birthplace Foundation
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arts and entertainment district. Sept.
2-21. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun.
noon-5 p.m. Free. www.mica.edu. Fox
Building, 1303 W. Mount Royal Ave.,
410.669.9200 Map C1
School 33 Art Center— Renovated
public school, now Baltimore’s original
alternative space for contemporary
galleries, studio facilities and classrooms for ceramics and print-making
workshops. 35-33-35, 35th anniversary exhibit of 35 artists who have
made an impact with their dedication
and support of S33 over the years,
through Aug. 21. Wed.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5
p.m. www.school33.org. 1427 Light St.,
443.263.4350 S of Map C8
Walters Art Museum— Art, jewelry,
medieval armor and Egyptian collection (virtual autopsy of a mummy).
Chamber of Wonders, the imaginary
gallery of a fictional 17th-century
Flemish noble. Small sculptures from
Mesoamerica. Audio tours.
The Janet and Walter Sondheim
Artscape Prize 2014 Finalists, through
Aug. 17. Seeing Music in Medieval
Manuscripts, how music related to
philosophy, religion and arts during
the Middle Ages through Oct. 12.
Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. till 9
p.m. Free walk-in tours. Cafe. www.
thewalters.org. 600 N. Charles St.,
410.547.9000 Map C3
Attractions
Fort McHenry— A strategic installa-
tion protecting the city during the
Revolution, War of 1812 and Civil War.
War of 1812 battle here inspired Francis
Scott Key to pen the words of The
Star-Spangled Banner. Visitors center
has films and exhibits. Narrated boat
tour, presented from Key’s perspective
through Sept. 30. Daily flag raising at
9:30 a.m., lowering at 4:20 p.m. Visitors center and fort 9 a.m.-4:45 p.m.,
park 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $7, 15 and under
free. www.nps.gov/fomc. E. Fort Ave.,
410.962.4290 S of Map F8
Historic Ships in Baltimore— The
USS Constellation, from 1854, was the
last Civil War-era vessel built by the
Navy. After years of restoration, the
1,400-ton, 179-foot warship returned
to the Inner Harbor in 1999. Other
Inner Harbor ships to tour: Taney, the
last surviving warship of Pearl Harbor;
Torsk, a sub from World War II; Chesapeake, a lightship that guided early-
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Bay. Daily from 10 a.m. Hours vary by
month; call to confirm. One ship: $5-11,
two ships: $6-14, four ships: $7-18; 5 and
under free. www.historicships.org. Pier
1, 301 E. Pratt St., 410.539.1797 Map D6
admission $34.95 (Fridays after 5 p.m.
$12), seniors $29.95, children $21.95,
under 3 free. www.aqua.org. 501 E.
Pratt St., 410.576.3800 Map D6
Oriole Park at Camden Yards— A be-
hind-the-scenes tour with a peek at the
dugout, scoreboard control room and
press box. Learn about the transformation of a railroad yard into a world-class
ballpark. Tickets for tours at north end
box office near Gate H. Hourly tours
Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.- 1 p.m., Sun. noon-3
p.m. $9, seniors/children $6, 3 and
under free. www.orioles.com. 333 W.
Camden St., 888.848.2473 Map B6
M&T Bank Stadium— Home of Balti-
more’s NFL franchise (and Super Bowl
XLVII champions!) the Ravens since
1998. Stadium for 71,000 (119 suites and
8,196 club seats) west of the Inner Harbor. www.baltimoreravens.com. 1101
Russell St., 410.261.7283 Map B8
Maryland Science Center— Three
levels of interactive exhibits. Live
demos like Dinosaur Mysteries and
Follow the Blue Crab. The Shed, DIY
workshop for all ages. 50-foot domed
Davis Planetarium, an IMAX theater
with five-story-high movie screens,
showing films like Born to be Wild, Penguins, Star Spangled Banner: Anthem
of Liberty. Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat.
till 6 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed
Mon. $18.95, seniors $17.95, children
3-12 $15.95, under 3 free. IMAX extra.
First Fridays, $8 admission 5-8 p.m. to
exhibits, planetarium and IMAX. Gift
shop and cafe. www.mdsci.org. 601
Light St., 410.685.5225 Map C7
Patterson Park— One of the city’s old-
est parks began as a six-acre donation
in 1827 and now spans 137 acres with
lake, ice rink in winter, ball fields, pool
and tennis courts. Victorian Pagoda,
open Sun, noon-6 p.m. www.pattersonpark.com. Eastern and Patterson Park
aves. Map G5/6
Phoenix Shot Tower— Before D.C.’s
Washington Monument, the tallest
building in the United States. Take a
tour of this bullet-producing site on the
grounds of the Carroll Mansion, former
residence of Charles Carroll, signer
of the Declaration of Independence.
National Historic Landmark. Sat.-Sun.
noon-4 p.m. $5, children/seniors/students/military $4, under 6 free. www.
carrollmuseums.org. 801 E. Fayette St.,
at President St., 410.605.2964 Map D5
Maryland Zoo in Baltimore— More
than 1,500 animals on 160 acres. Raptor
Garden, Giraffe Feeding Station, Polar
Bear Watch underwater viewing area
and Chimpanzee Forest. Rise and
Conquer, official mascots of the NFL
Ravens. Sat-Sun: Breakfast with the
animals, buffet-style breakfast and
animal feeding before Zoo opens, 8:30
a.m.-10 a.m. through Sept. 20. Daily 10
a.m.-4 p.m. $17.50, seniors $14.50, children $12.50, under 2 free. Free parking.
www.marylandzoo.org. Druid Hill Park,
443.552.5296 North of Map B1
Pimlico Race Course— Storied home of
the Preakness Stakes, second leg of the
Triple Crown. Daily for simulcast racing,
350 betting windows. Mon.-Tues. 11:00
a.m.-6 p.m., Wed.-Thurs. till 11:30 p.m.,
Fri.-Sat. till 11:45 p.m., Sun. till 8:30 p.m.
Grandstand/clubhouse admission $3,
Sports Palace restaurant seats $5, $3
after 7:30 p.m. www.pimlico.com. 5201
Park Heights Ave., 410.542.9400
National Aquarium— More than
16,000 creatures housed in rain forest,
marine mammal pavilion, river gorge
and coral reef ecosystems. See jellies
and animal feedings. 4D Immersion
Theater and Harbor Market Kitchen.
Ongoing exhibits like Animal Planet
Australia. Blacktip Reef, a 260,000gallon Indo-Pacific faux coral reef for
up-close views of sharks, stingrays
and a 400-pound sea turtle. Dolphin
Discovery, all-day access to dolphins
and experts, featuring training, play,
feeding times. Daily from 9 a.m. Hours
vary by month; check online. Reserved
tickets recommended. All-Aquarium
Ripley’s Believe It or Not!— An
8,000-square-foot “odditorium” for experiencing the weird, wonderful world
of Ripley. Outrageous and incredible
artifacts from around the world, plus
illusions in the Marvelous Mirror Maze
and 4D Moving Theater. Mon.-Thurs.
10 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till 11 p.m., Sun.
till 9 p.m. $17.99, children (ages 4-12)
$11.99, plus fees for theater and maze.
www.ripleys.com/baltimore. 301 Light
St., 443.615.7878 Map C6
Top of the World— I.M. Pei-designed,
423-foot observation level and museum. Tallest pentagonal building in
the world with a 360-degree view of
the city from 27th floor. 9/11 Maryland
Memorial Exhibit through Dec. 31.
Wed.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till
7 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. $5, seniors/
military $4, children $3, under 3 free.
www.viewbaltimore.org. 401 E. Pratt
St., 410.837.8439 Map D6
U.S. Naval Academy— College of the
U.S. Navy. Guided walking tours daily;
Ages 16 and older must bring photo ID.
Gift shop. $9.50, seniors $8.50, students
$7.50, under 5 free. Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
www.navyonline.com. 52 King George
St., Annapolis, Md., 410.293.8687
Westminster Hall and Burying
Ground— A restored historic church
surrounded by one of Baltimore’s oldest cemeteries. Plots hold many public
figures including Edgar Allan Poe.
Burial grounds daily 8 a.m.-dusk. $5,
seniors/children $3. www.westmin
sterhall.org. Fayette & Greene sts.,
410.706.2072 Map B5
Golf Course
Bulle Rock— Named for America’s first
Thoroughbred horse. Pete Dye-designed, top-ranked course approximately 30 miles northeast of Baltimore.
Five sets of tees on long and short
holes. Clubhouse with restaurant and
views of Chesapeake Bay. Full locker
room service. Caddies available. www.
bullerockgolf.com. 320 Blenheim Ln.,
Havre de Grace, Md., 410.939.8887
Historic Religious Sites
Baltimore Basilica— National Shrine
of the Assumption of the Blessed
Virgin Mary. In 1806, Bishop John
Carroll placed the cornerstone of
this landmark site, Mother Church of
Roman Catholicism. Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-4
p.m., Sat.-Sun. till end of mass. Guided
tours Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1
p.m., Sun. noon. Gift shop: Mon.-Fri.
10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sat. 9:30 a.m.-5:30
p.m., Sun. 8:30 a.m.-9;4:30 p.m. www.
baltimorebasilica.org. 409 Cathedral
St., 410.727.3565 Map C4
Lloyd Street Synagogue— Baltimore
Hebrew Congregation began building
Maryland’s first synagogue in 1845,
now the third-oldest in the country. Site
of the Jewish Museum of Maryland.
Gift shop and library. Synagogue
guided tours on the hour Sun.-Thurs.
11 am., 1-4 p.m. Sun.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-5
p.m. $8, seniors $6, students $4, under
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Museums+Attractions
12 $3. www.jhsm.org. 15 Lloyd St.,
410.732.6400 Map E5
Mother Seton House and Historic
Seminary Chapel— Site of the first
Catholic seminary in the United States
and home of first American saint Elizabeth Seton. Known today as St. Mary’s
Spiritual Center & Historic Site. Mon.Fri. noon-3:30 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 1-3 p.m.
Free. www.stmarysspiritualcenter.org.
600 N. Paca St., 410.728.6464 Map B4
Old St. Paul’s Church— The Anglican
community’s “Mother Church of
Baltimore” founded in 1692. Current
building, one of the city’s architectural gems, dates to 1856. Sunday
services (8, 9 and 11 a.m.) plus Thurs.
12:15 p.m. Eucharist service. www.
stpaulsbaltimore.org. 309 Cathedral
St., 410.685.3404 Map C5
St. Alphonsus Church— Designed by
architect Robert Cary Long in 1845 in
Southern German neo-Gothic style.
Sun. Mass: Lithuanian (8:30 a.m.), English (10 a.m.), city’s only Tridentine Mass
(11:30 a.m.). Mon.-Sat. Mass 7 a.m.,
12:10 p.m. Call to arrange tours. www.
stalphonsusbalt.org. 114 W. Saratoga
St., 410.685.6090 Map C4
St. Jude Shrine— A center of devotions
to St. Jude, patron saint of hopeless
causes. Mass Sun. 8, 9, 11:30 a.m.; Mon.Tues., Thurs.-Fri. 7 a.m., noon; Wed. 7,
7:45 a.m., noon; Sat. 7:45 a.m., noon,
4:30 p.m. Check online for additional
services. www.stjudeshrine.org. 512 W.
Saratoga St., 410.685.6026 Map B4
Museums & Libraries
Babe Ruth Birthplace Museum— The
childhood residence of George Herman Ruth Jr. showcases Babe’s early
years. Exhibits include Babe Batted
Here; Babe: Husband, Father, Friend;
and “O” Say Can You See: The Star
Spangled Banner in Sports. Daily 10
a.m.-5 p.m. Gift shop daily. $6, seniors
$4, children $3, under 3 free. Combo
tickets with Sports Legends Museum
at Camden Yards $12, $8, $5. www.
baberuthmuseum.com. 216 Emory St.,
410.727.1539 Map B6
B&O Railroad Museum— Smithsonian
Institution affiliate with the oldest, most
comprehensive collection of railroad
artifacts in the Western Hemisphere.
Site (40 acres) features the 1851 Mount
Clare Station, 1884 Baldwin Roundhouse and first mile of commercial
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The War Came By Train, rail artifacts
and locomotives commemorating the
Civil War’s 150th anniversary, ongoing.
Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-4
p.m. $16, seniors (60+) $14, children $10,
under 2 free. www.borail.org. 901 W.
Pratt St., 410.752.2490 Map A6
Mon.- Fri. 10 a.m. 4 p.m., Sat.-Sun.
noon-4 p.m. $5, seniors $4, students
$2, 5 and under free. Guided group
tours $8. www.douglassmyers.org. 1417
Thames St., 410.685.0295 Map E8
George Peabody Library— The noted
philanthropist built library, a celebrated
architectural achievement in 1866.
More than 300,000 volumes, mostly
from 18th to early 20th centuries. Tues.Thurs. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Fri. till 3 p.m. www.
peabodyevents.library.jhu.edu. 17 E.
Mount Vernon Pl., 410.659.8179 Map C3
Baltimore Museum of Industry— On
waterfront site of 1865 oyster cannery,
theme galleries like “pharmacy” and
“machine shop.” Artifacts: a Linotype,
a steam pump and 1930s spice grinder
used to concoct Old Bay seasoning.
Making Music: The Banjo in Baltimore
& Beyond, exploring the city’s role in
popularizing and mass-producing the
title instrument, ongoing. Workshops
and exhibits re: machinery. Popular
with school groups. Tues.-Sun. 10
a.m.-4 p.m. $12, seniors $9, students $7,
under 6 free. www.thebmi.org. 1415 Key
Hwy., 410.727.4808 South of Map D8
Geppi’s Entertainment Museum—
A history of pop culture explored
through collectibles, toys, music and
ephemera at Camden Station (near
Camden Yards). Milestones: African
Americans in Comics, Pop Culture,
and Beyond, showcase of black comic
book superheroes and their creators,
through Dec. Ongoing exhibitions:
Baltimore Heroes, the city’s cultural
pioneers; A Story in Four Colors, comic
books in pop culture; Extra! Extra!,
newspaper comics as social and ethnic
commentary; Revolution, rock and roll’s
impact on American culture between
1961 and 1970. Tues.-Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
$10, seniors (55+) $9, students $7, under
4 free. www.geppismuseum.com. 301
W. Camden St., 410.625.7060 Map C7
Baltimore Streetcar Museum— Ride
an authentic streetcar plus vehicles
dating from 1859 to 1963. Sat.-Sun.
noon-5 p.m. $7, seniors/children $5,
under 4 free; maximum $24 for family.
www.baltimorestreetcar.org. 1901 Falls
Rd., 410.547.0264 North of Map C1
Enoch Pratt Free Library— Crown
jewel of the city’s library system and
one of the oldest in the country,
dating from 1882. Featuring soaring
architecture as well as cozy reading
nooks. Benefactor Pratt mandated it
serve both rich and poor of all races.
Mon.-Wed. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Thurs.Sat. till 5 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m. www.
prattlibrary.org. 400 Cathedral St.,
410.396.5430 Map C4
Havre de Grace Maritime Museum—
Items like a replica of a shad shack
tell the port’s history. Also home to
Chesapeake Wooden Boat Builders
School, which teaches construction
and restoration of wooden craft.
Beyond Jamestown: Life 400 Years
Ago, a journey with Capt. John Smith
and crew in the New World, ongoing.
Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m. Free.
www.hdgmaritimemuseum.org. 100
Lafayette St., Havre de Grace, Md.,
410.939.4800
Evergreen Museum & Library—
Ambassador John Work Garrett’s
48-room Gilded Age mansion. Art, rare
books, opulent furnishings, Léon Bakst
decor. En Plein Air Printmaking images
reveal Evergreen during different
seasons and times of day through Aug.
31. Tues.-Fri. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat.-Sun.
noon-4 p.m. Tours on the hour, final
tour 3 p.m. $8, seniors $7, students/
children $5, under 5 free. www.
museums.jhu.edu. 4545 N. Charles St.,
410.516.0341 North of Map D1
Homewood Museum— Built in 1801
Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers
Maritime Park— Dedicated to African
American ship builders who, like orator
Douglass, toiled on the docks of Fells
Point. Gallery space featuring learning
centers and ship restoration workshop.
on what is now a campus of Johns
Hopkins University, the Palladianstyle, Federal-period mansion was a
wedding gift from Declaration signer
Charles Carroll to his son. Tues.- Fri.
11 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat.-Sun. noon-4
p.m. Tours on the half hour, last at
3:30 p.m. $8, seniors $7, students/
children $5, under 5 free. www.
museums.jhu.edu. 3400 N. Charles St.,
410.516.5589 North of Map C1
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Irish Railroad Workers Museum—
Visit this pair of 1848 row houses to
learn about the Irish laborers who
helped build the Baltimore & Ohio
Railroad. One house re-creates the life
of a family of eight (plus one boarder),
while the other serves as a tribute to
Baltimore’s Irish citizens. Open Sat.; call
to confirm. Tours (by request) include
Lemmon Street, St. Peter’s Church
and the Hollins Street Market. Free.
www.irishshrine.org. 1325 Bolton St.,
410.669.8154 Map A6
Jewish Museum of Maryland— One
of the largest Jewish museums in the
country. Two exhibition galleries, library, research center containing more
than 1.1 million documents, artifacts
and photos. Three-building complex
includes the B’nai Israel Synagogue
built in 1876. The A-Maze-ing Mendes
Cohen, tracing the adventures of this
Baltimorean who fought in the War
of 1812 and raised an American flag
on the Nile River through Aug. 2015.
Tues.-Thurs., Sun. noon-4 p.m. $8,
students with ID $4, under 12 $3. www.
jewishmuseummd.org. 15 Lloyd St.,
410.732.6400 Map E5
Johns Hopkins Archaeological
Museum— More than 700 objects in
newly renovated university building’s atrium. Drawers for cuneiform
tablets, stamped bricks from Rome.
On loan: Goucher College’s Egyptian
mummy. Mon.-Fri. 10:30 a.m.-1:30
p.m. First Sat. of month noon-4 p.m.
Free. archaeologicalmuseum.jhu.edu.
150 Gilman Hall, 3400 N. Charles St.,
410.516.0383 N of Map C1
Lacrosse Museum and National
Hall of Fame— The famed sports
programs of Maryland and Johns
Hopkins universities plus teams nationwide recalled through photographs,
sculpture, historic equipment, uniforms
and film. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $3,
children (5-15) $2, under 5 free. www.
uslacrosse.org. 113 W. University Pkwy.,
410.235.6882 North of Map C1
Maryland Historical Society— A
150-plus-year-old society with more
than 100,000 artifacts and a library of
nearly 7 million items, including original
manuscript of The Star-Spangled
Banner and the original Lady Baltimore
statue from the Battle Monument, the
city’s official emblem. Woman of Two
Worlds: Elizabeth Patterson Bonaparte
and the Quest for an Imperial Legacy,
800 items chronicling this wealthy free
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Museums+Attractions spirit who married Napoleon’s brother
through June 2015. Ongoing: In Full
Glory Reflected: Maryland During
the War of 1812, Inventing a Nation:
Maryland in the Revolutionary Era; The
Star-Spangled Banner Gallery; Divided
Voices: Maryland in the Civil War. Wed.Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m.
$9, seniors $7, students/children $6,
under 3 free. First Thurs. of month free.
www.mdhs.org. 201 W. Monument St.,
410.685.3750 Map C3
Mount Clare Museum— A 1760s Geor-
gian mansion, home of Charles Carroll
and Maryland’s first house museum.
Views of city skyline, 18th- and 19thcentury family furnishings, silver, china,
jewelry, portraits plus Mount Clare
Library. Thurs.-Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (final
tour 3 p.m.) $6, seniors $5, children
$4. Tickets available for train ride from
B&O Railroad Museum to Carroll Park
($5, children $4). www.mountclare.org.
1500 Washington Blvd., Carroll Park,
410.837.3262 East of Map A7
inwax.org. 1601-03 E. North Ave.,
410.563.3404 North of Map E1
Port Discovery— Ranked among top
five U.S. children’s museums, three
levels of activities to educate and
entertain. Kids get soaked (slickers and
Crocs provided) in Wonders of Water
(daily except Mon.) Tues.-Fri. 9:30
a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun.
noon-5 p.m. $13.95, military/under 2
free. www.portdiscovery.org. 35 Market
Pl., 410.727.8120 Map D6
Reginald F. Lewis Museum of
African American History &
Culture— The East Coast’s largest
African-American museum with three
galleries, a two-level theater, an oral
history recording studio, workshops,
classrooms and cafe. Lydia Douglas:
Cultural Reflections of the African
Diaspora, photographs with globalized
vision of African-American history and
culture, through Sept. 7. For Whom
It Stands, investigating the broader
history and representation of the flag,
through Feb. 28. Wed.-Sat. 10 a.m.- 5
p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. $8, seniors/children/students $6, under 6 free. www.
rflewismuseum.org. 830 E. Pratt St.,
443.263.1800 Map D6
National Cryptologic Museum—
From the National Security Agency,
America’s cryptologic history with
code-making and code-breaking artifacts. Highlights: WWII Enigma cipher
machine and the 60 Years of Cryptologic Excellence exhibit. Gift shop and
library. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. First and
third Sat. of month 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Free.
www.nsa.gov/about/cryptologic_heritage/museum/index.shtml. 20 miles
south of Baltimore. NSA, off Route 32,
Ft. Meade, Md., 301.688.5849
Sports Legends at Camden Yards—
The history of the Orioles, Ravens,
Colts, Blast, Negro League Black
Sox and collegiate sports. Exhibits
including Babe Ruth: An American Icon;
Orioles Hall of Fame and The Locker
Room: Kids Discovery Zone. Sports
photography of Neil Leifer, through
Oct. Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $8, seniors
$6, children (3-12) $4, under 3 free. Gift
shop. Combo tickets with Babe Ruth
Museum $12, $8, $5. www.sports
legendsatcamdenyards.com. 301 W.
Camden St., 410.727.1539 Map C7
National Electronics Museum—
Approximately 10,000 artifacts
celebrating science and engineering.
Nike Ajax, radar, radios, vacuum tubes,
manuscripts. Among the galleries:
Cold War, Early Radar and Under Seas.
Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-2
p.m. $3, students/seniors $1, 5 and
under free. www.nationalelectronics
museum.org. 1745 W. Nursery Rd.,
Linthicum Heights, Md., 410.765.0230
The Star-Spangled Banner Flag
House— Home of Mary Pickersgill,
National Great Blacks in Wax
Museum— Tableaux of 100 figures:
civil rights leaders, athletes, African
citizens, ministers, politicians and
notables like Langston Hughes and
Baltimorean Billie Holiday. Exhibits
on slavery and the Middle Passage.
Tues.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon5 p.m. $13, seniors/students $12, ages
3-11 $11, under 3 free. www.greatblacks
who sewed the flag that inspired
Francis Scott Key’s lyrics to The StarSpangled Banner. Period furniture,
war artifacts and a glass replica of
the banner. Discovery gallery for kids.
Orientation film. Tues.-Sat.
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tours Tues.-Fri. 11 a.m.,
2 p.m.; Sat. 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 3:15
p.m. Self-guided audio tours 10:30
a.m.-3:15 p.m. $8, seniors (55+)/
military $7, students $6, under 6 free.
www.flaghouse.org. 844 E. Pratt St.,
410.837.1793 Map D6
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Dining
In Season for 75 Years
A yellow and blue tin holding a secret mix of 18 spices and herbs, Old Bay seasoning has
graced the tables of Baltimore rowhouse kitchens and seafood restaurants since 1939.
At chef Mo Manocheh’s two Little Italy spots (see Mo’s, page 30), the spice sparks most
uses of crab, from Maryland soup and steamers to sautéed soft shells. Take home a can
from McCormick World of Flavors (page 15); at 125, it’s even older than Old Bay.—JLC
Belvedere Square
Grand Cru— Wine Bar. Laid-back Belve-
dere Square spot for Alsatian tartes
flambé and “snacks”: cheeses, antipasto, poached shrimp and pheasant sausage. Cocktails, (open daily) wine shop.
Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till
1 a.m., Sun. noon-8 p.m. www.grandcrubaltimore.com. 527 E. Belvedere
Ave., 410.464.1944 North of Map C1
courtesy old bay
Shoo-fly— American. Spike Gjerde’s
“farmhouse diner” with butchery
and local-source cooking: sourdough
pancakes, crab salad, chipped beef
with gravy. Split-level space with serpentine counter, bar.Daily 4 p.m.-1 a.m.,
Sat.-Sun. brunch 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Valet. To
confirm 410.464.8000. 510 E. Belvedere
Ave. $$ North of Map D1
Canton
Annabel Lee— American. Homage to
local poet Edgar Allan Poe, a tavern for
“upscale comfort” food: Jack Daniels
baby back ribs, duck breast with honey
grits, crab cakes. Darts. Watch the
Os (on TV) by candlelight. “Literary”
cocktails. Mon.-Sat. 4 p.m.-1 a.m. www.
annabelleetavern.com. 601 S. Clinton
St., 410.522.2929 $$ Map H7
Canton Dockside— Seafood. Known
for its “blues” (crabs, that is) served
indoors or on the shaded patio at this
popular crab house. Seafood-topped
pastas, “city wings,” sandwiches,
entrée salads, shrimp, ribs, crab cakes.
Also crabs to go. Daily 11 a.m.-close.
www.cantondockside.com. 3301 Boston St., 410.276.8900 $$ Map G8
Fork & Wrench— American. “Working
class” vintage decor but “four-star attitudes,” an indoor courtyard and chef
Cyrus Keefer putting global influences
to regional fare: charcuterie, calamari,
crispy half duck, “Bar-B-Quail,” lamb
chops with savory broth, vegan tastings. Cocktails. Mon.-Thurs. 5-10 p.m.,
Fri.-Sat. 5-11 p.m., Sun. brunch/supper
10 a.m. 10 p.m. Bar till 2 a.m. www.
theforkandwrench.com. 2322 Boston
St., 443.759.9360 $$-$$$ Map G7
Origin of Old Bay Gustav Brunn, after time in Buchenwald, escaped from Germany with his family, a recipe and a spice grinder.
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Dining
Jack’s Bistro— American. Chef haunt
with coastal fare in French style. Buffalo
sweetbreads, sous vide duck breast
curry, Guinness-braised steak and
corvina fillet. International wines, craft
beers. Bar till 2 a.m. Wed.-Sun. 5-10
p.m. www.jacksbistro.net. 3123 Elliott
St., 410.878.6542 $$ Map H8
Langermann’s— Southern. Chef Neal
Langermann sends out beef medallions, shrimp and grits, yellowfin with
spicy yellow mole, candied yams, mac
and cheese, fried green tomatoes.
Mon.-Thurs. 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.
till 11 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun.
10 a.m.-9 p.m. www.langermanns.
com. 2400 Boston St., 410.534.3287
$$-$$$ Map G7; 1542 Light St
410.528.1200 Map South of D8
Shields. Cocktails, wines. Tues.-Fri.
11:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat. 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m.,
Sun. 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m. www.gertrudes
baltimore.com. 10 Art Museum Dr.,
410.889.3399 $$$ North of Map A1
Federal Hill
Blue Agave— Mexican. Spot named for
the plant used in tequila. Margaritas,
100-plus Mexican liquors. Inventive tacos, regional and coastal dishes. Daily
11 a.m.-2 a.m., 3-7 p.m. happy hour.
www.blueagaverestaurant.com. 1032
Light St., 410.576.3938 $$ Map C8
Bluegrass— American. Sophisticated
bistro-bar with floor-to-ceiling windows
and Ray Kumm’s charcuterie, entrées
like rabbit, kobe sirloin and light fare
($$). Sustainable ingredients, herbs
grown on-site. Mon.-Wed. 5 p.m.-10
p.m., Thurs-Fri 11 a.m.- 11 p.m., Sat.Sun. 10 a.m.- 11 p.m. www.blue
grasstavern.com. 1500 S. Hanover St.,
410.244.5101 $$$ South of Map C8
Mama’s on the Half Shell— Seafood.
Old-style bistro for chowder, authentic
Maryland crab soup, crab cakes,
steamed shrimp, oyster stew. Raw bar
on the first floor, dining room upstairs.
Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-2 a.m., Sun. 9 a.m.-2
a.m. 2901 O’Donnell St., 410.276.3160
$$ Map G8
C&R Pub— Pubs & Taverns. Country-
western music, cattle horns and 15
flat screens for sports plus sliders,
sandwiches (crab cake, veggie burger),
ginger soy tuna, shrimp kebabs. Specials: Mon. steaks, Tues. tacos, Wed.
smokehouse BBQ. Beers, cocktails,
spirits. Daily 11 a.m.-2 a.m. www.cnr
pub.com. 1117 S. Charles St., Federal
Hill, 410.223.2269 $$ Map C8
Tavern on the Square— American.
Fried oysters, BBQ brisket, paninis,
sandwiches (wild boar burrito), pizzas,
international entrées. Drafts, cocktails.
Weekend p.m. DJs. Mon. 4 p.m.-2 a.m.,
Tues.-Sun. 11 a.m.-2 a.m. www.tavern
oncantonsquare.com. 2903 O’Donnell
St., 410.675.1880 $$ Map G8
Charles Village
SoBo Café— American. Colorful spot for
comfort food: poblano corn chowder,
chicken pot pie, mac and cheese,
shrimp and scallop risotto. Draft beer,
cocktails. Buy art by locals off the walls.
Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Mon.-Sat.
5-10 p.m., Sun. 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., 5-9
p.m. www.sobocafe.net. 6 W. Cross St.,
410.752.1518 $$ Map C8
alizée— Southern. Boutique bistro
and wine bar with dishes like banana,
lobster and shrimp sushi, pan-seared
duck and steak with charred edamame.
Wine cellar with communal tasting
table. Light fare menu (salads, entrées
$$). Mon.-Thurs. 7 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat.
till 11 p.m., Sun. till 9 p.m. Happy hour
snacks 5-7 p.m. Inn at the Colonnade. www.alizeebaltimore.com. 4
West University Pkwy., 443.449.6200
$$$ North of Map C3
Thai Yum— Thai. Mrs. Chungkasoon
cooking Thai with French influences and European dishes with Asian:
tempura-battered fried crab, yumbeef, ostrich medallion, rack of boar,
frogs legs, curry hot pot. Wed.-Mon.
11:30 a.m-2 p.m. (closed Tues.), dinner
till close. www.thaiyum.com. 1006 Light
St., 410.528.2146 $$ Map C8
Charles Village Pub— Pubs & Taverns.
Burgers, sandwiches, cheese and pepper poppers, Cajun tuna steak. Drink
specials, trivia, ladies night and college
nights. Daily 11 a.m.-2 a.m. www.
charlesvillagepub.net. 3107 St. Paul St.,
410.243.1611 $ North of Map D1
Fells Point
Bertha’s— Seafood. Neighborhood
Gertrude’s— American. Inside Balti-
more Museum of Art, Chesapeake crab
cakes and steaks by celeb chef John
spot with bar and intimate rooms. Tea
(Mon.-Sat. 3-4:30 p.m.), a dozen preps
of mussels and seafood. Jazz or blues
most evenings. www.berthas.com. 734
S. Broadway, 410.327.5795 $$ Map F7
The Black Olive— Greek. On a cobble-
stone street, hospitality by the Spiliadis
family: seafood, rack of lamb, crab
cakes, vegetarian and small plates like
stuffed calamari. Organic ingredients,
sustainable wines. Private wine cellar
dining. Mon.-Fri. noon-2:30 p.m.,
nightly 5-10 p.m. Olive Room -rooftop
for Greek and Turkish fare Fri.-Sat.
5-10 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. www.
theblackolive.com. 814 S. Bond St.,
410.276.7141 $$$$ Map E8
Blue Moon Cafe— American. Popular
spot in the mornings, i.e., often a wait
for a table. Breakfast anytime. Regulars
rave about house-made cinnamon rolls
and Cap ’n Crunch French toast. Mon.Fri. 7 a.m.-3 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 24 hours.
www.bluemoonbaltimore.com. 1621
Aliceanna St., 410.522.3940 $ Map E7
Darbar— Indian. Tandoori kababs,
biryanis, thali and vegetarian fare in
an intimate dining room. Crab masala,
goat curry, chicken 11 ways, lamb.
Lunch buffet. Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2:30
p.m., Sat.-Sun. noon-3 p.m., Sun.-Thurs.
5-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 5-11 p.m. www.
darbarbaltimore.com. 1911 Aliceanna
St., 410.563.8008 $$-$$$ Map F7
Kooper’s Tavern— Pubs & Taverns.
Neighborhood bar for sliders, sandwiches, pizza, meatloaf, pastas, short
ribs, a dozen drafts. Specials: Mon.
fajitas, Tues. burgers, Wed. crab cakes,
Thurs. Belgian beers, Fri. happy hour
buffet, Sat.-Sunday casual brunch.
Fri.-Sat. live music. Mon.-Thurs. 11
a.m.-midnight, Sat.-Sun. 9 a.m.-1 a.m.
www.koopers.com. 1702 Thames St.,
410.563.5423 $$ Map E8
Liquid Earth— Vegetarian. Local
vegans rate this a favorite (“intelligent
nutrition”) spot. Sandwiches, freshsqueezed juices like apple-lemonade,
sweets. No credit cards. Mon.-Fri. 9
a.m.-7 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun.
till 7 p.m. www.liquidearth.com. 1626
Aliceanna St., 410.276.6606 $$ Map E7
Max’s Taphouse— Pubs & Taverns.
With 102 beers and five casks on tap
plus 1,200 bottled beers, brews rule
here. But folks find sustenance beyond
foamy elixirs—huge burgers, creative
wraps and salads. Pool tables on the
first floor, chill lounge upstairs. Daily
11 a.m.-2 a.m. www.maxs.com. 737 S.
Broadway, 410.675.6297 $ Map F7
7/2/14 8:45:36 AM
Dining
Pierpoint Restaurant— American.
Maryland- and Italian-accented dishes
by celebs’ chef Nancy Longo. Smoked
crab cakes, tenderloin and oysters plus
crème brûlée trio. Bar. Tues.-Thurs.
5-9:30 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 5:30-10:30 p.m.,
Sun. 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 4-9 p.m.
www.pierpointrestaurant.com. 1822
Aliceanna St., 410.675.2080 $$$ Map F7
Red Star Bar & Grill— American.
Named for a long-ago (brothel!) signal
to sailors, now a wood- and brick-lined
gathering place. Sandwiches, salads,
desserts, martinis and margaritas.
Mon.-Thurs. 11:30 a.m.-midnight, Fri.
till 2 a.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-2 a.m., Sun. till
midnight. www.redstarbar.us. 906 S.
Wolfe St., 410.675.0212 $ Map F8
Sláinte Irish Pub & Restaurant—
Irish. “Sláinte” is Gaelic for good health
and prosperity plus Guinness onion
soup, bangers and mash, corned beef
and cabbage. Specials: Mon. mussels,
Tues. Irish fare, Wed. lobster, Fri. fish
n’ chips, oysters. Sports TVs, Tues.
music. Daily from 7 a.m. breakfast,
happy hours 4-7 p.m., 10 p.m.-close.
www.slaintepub.com. 1702 Thames St.,
410.563.6600 $$ Map E8
Waterfront Kitchen— American. At
water taxi stop #8, spot with its own
greenhouse for farm-sourced cooking:
Jerry Pellegrino’s oyster stew, Maryland
rockfish, Marcho Farm veal, steaks,
Tues.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Tues.Thurs. 5-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till 11 p.m.,
Sun. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. & 5-9 p.m. At Douglass-Myers museum. Valet p.m. www.
waterfrontkitchen.com. 1417 Thames
St., 443.681.5310 $$$-$$$$ Map E8
Willow— Latin. Airy, two-story spot
with bar and lounge plus “modernist” (tapas-style) Mexican fare (like
deconstructed tacos, adobo lamb
quesadillas, Korean bbq) and cocktail
“infusions.” Hotel delivery. Mon.-Tues.
5 p.m.-2 a.m., Wed.-Sun. 11 a.m.-2
a.m. www.willowbaltimore.com. 811 S.
Broadway, 443.835.4086 $$ Map F7
Hampden
courtesy prime Rib
13.5%— Wine Bar. Cozy lounge with
beer, cocktails, pork belly tacos, PEI
mussels, pork chops and pizza. Daily
specials. Wine flights, 40+ by the glass,
200 by the bottle. Mon. 4-10 p.m.,
Tues.-Thurs. 4-11 p.m., Fri. till 2 a.m.,
Sat. 1 p.m.-2 a.m., Sun. 1-10 p.m. Bar
late. www.13.5winebar.com. 1117 W.
36th St., 410.889.1064 $$
Birroteca— Italian. In an 1883 structure,
new family-style trattoria whose name
means “nice place for beer” but also
for bruschetta, pastas, salumi and
artisan pizza (duck confit, escargot,
mussels). Cocktails, wine plus 24 taps
and 25+ craft beers. Lively bar. Mon.Thurs. 5-10 p.m., Fri. 5-11 p.m., Sat.
noon-11 p.m., Sun. noon-10 p.m. www.
bmorebirroteca.com. 1520 Clipper Rd.,
443.708.1934 $$
The Food Market— American. New,
industrial-chic space with open kitchen
for chef Chad Gauss and his fried
oysters, lobster fingers, bison hanger
steak, wagyu rib eye, crab cake, truffle
fries. Sun.-Thurs. 5-11 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till
midnight, Fri.-Sun. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free
valet. www.thefoodmarketbaltimore.
com. 1017 W. 36th St., 410.366.0606
$$$-$$$$
a.m.-11 p.m., Sat. noon-11 p.m., Sun.
3-10 p.m. www.chiussushi.com. 608 S.
Exeter St., 410.752.9666 $$ Map E7
James Joyce— Irish. Welcoming restau-
rant and pub, interiors shipped from
Eire. Classic fare with American twist:
shepherd’s pie, mussels, sandwiches,
rack of lamb, beef and Guinness stew,
Bailey’s chocolate cake. Live music
from 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Major spirits and
cigars. Patio deck. Irish decor and
Joyce tee-shirts. Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-2
a.m., Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-2 a.m. www.the
SPOTLIGHT
Woodberry Kitchen— American.
Beard nominee chef Spike Gjerde in
rustic spaces with farm-to-table deviled
eggs, trout salad, short ribs, brick-oven
chicken, soft shells, Chesapeake oysters. Mezzanine for people watching.
Kids menu. Mon.-Thurs 5-10 p.m., Fri.Sat. 5-11 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 5-9
p.m. www.woodberrykitchen.com. 2010
Clipper Park Rd., 410.464.8000 $$$
Harbor East
Charleston— American. Cindy
Wolf’s cuisine with a Southern accent
(cornmeal-fried oysters, smoked
salmon, lamb or buffalo tenderloin) in
three to six courses ($76-$111). Wine
pairings by Tony Foreman. Mon.-Sat.
5:30-10 p.m. www.charlestonrestaurant.
com. 1000 Lancaster St., Sylvan Bldg.,
410.332.7373 $$$$ Map E8
Chazz: A Bronx Original— Italian. Co-
owned by the Vitales and actor Chazz
Palminteri, a stop inspired by Chazz’s
movie “A Bronx Tale.” Pastas, risottos,
mozzarella and antipasto bar. Osso
bucco, veal, filet mignon. At the “pizza
altar,” see pies prepped in the coal
oven. Wine and housemade limoncello.
Mon.-Tues. 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Wed.Thurs. till 11 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till midnight,
Sun. 5-10 p.m. www.chazzbronxoriginal.
com. 1415 Aliceanna St., 410.522.5511
$$$ Map E7
Chiu’s Sushi— Japanese. Quality sushi
and sashimi (plus tempura and teriyaki)
served by kimono-clad waitresses.
Sushi counter chefs. Lunch specials.
Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri. 11
Come on in...
In 1965, Nick and Buzz
Beler opened Prime
Rib (page 31). Today
the elegant steakhouse,
still “overseen” by Buzz
(above), has three more
locations. The supper club
setting, tuxedoed waiters and diners (“business
casual” to Mad Man) may
signal nostalgia, but Petrossian caviar, filet mignon
and oysters Rockefeller are
timeless comforts. When
Arnold Schwarzenegger
couldn’t fit into a jacket
offered by the restaurant,
Buzz said, “Come on in.”
7/2/14 8:45:43 AM
Dining jamesjoycepub.com. 616 S. President
St., 410.727.5107 $$ Map E7
p.m. www.talarabaltimore.com. 615
President St., 410.528.9883 Map E7
Oceanaire Seafood Room— Seafood.
Wit and Wisdom— American. Creden-
Swank ocean-liner interior à la the
1930s with fresh-catch menu (often live
Maine lobster) plus escargots, steaks,
rich sides. Raw bar supplied by both
coasts. Award-winning chowder. Prixfixe four courses $37. Wine pairings.
Sun.-Thurs. 5-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 5-11 p.m.
www.theoceanaire.com. 801 Aliceanna
St., 443.872.0000 $$$ Map E7
tialed chef Zack Mills at Michael Mina’s
“modern tavern.” East Coast comfort
food: roasted bone marrow, peanut
soup, oyster stew, Bourbon Steak
burger, Maine lobster. Harbor view.
Daily from 7 a.m., break after lunch;
Sun.-Thurs. 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat.
till 10:30 p.m. www.witandwisdom
baltimore.com. Four Seasons Hotel,
200 International Dr., 410.576.5800
$$$-$$$$ Map D7
Ouzo Bay— Greek. Hot new kouzina with
dramatic lighting, posh bar (open late)
and patio, handsome setting for global
fresh catches, classics like spanakopita,
mussels with feta, charcoal-grilled
calamari, moussaka plus whole fish and
chops. Cocktails, eight ouzos. Sun.Thurs. 4-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 4-midnight.
www.ouzobay.com. 1000 Lancaster St.,
443.708.5818 $$$-$$$$ Map E7
Howard County
Gadsby’s— American. Award-winning
chef Robert Gadsby’s “progressive”
cuisine with international inspiration: tuna tartare, butternut squash
ravioli, red snapper with artichokes,
barbequed lamb shank, berry-coconut
trifle. Cocktails, lagers, ales, American
wines. Mon. 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Tues.-Fri.
till 10 p.m., Sat. 4-10 p.m., Sun. 4-8 p.m.
www.gadsbysbaramerican.com. 8850
Columbia 100 Pkwy., Columbia, Md.,
410.715.4739 $$$-$$$$
Pazo— Mediterranean. See-and-be-
seen restaurant-lounge in cavernous
digs. Cindy Wolf’s fare of Spanish coast
and Italy’s isles: tapas, seafood, game
and Neapolitan pizza plus 100-label
wine list. Complimentary valet parking.
Mon.-Thurs. 5-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 5-11
p.m. (bar till 2 a.m.), Sun. 5-9 p.m. www.
pazorestaurant.com. 1425 Aliceanna
St., 410.534.7296 $$$-$$$$ Map E7
Victoria— Gastropub. Named for a
London tube station and the owners’
daughter, a spot for sophisticated yet
unpretentious fare: charcuterie, duck
fat fries, crab cake, flat iron steak,
salmon with shiitakes, fish and chips.
Kids menu $. Draft beers, wines.
Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun.-Thurs.
5-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 5-11 p.m., Sat.-Sun.
brunch 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Bar menu later.
8201 Snowden River Pkwy., Columbia,
Md., 410.750.1880 $$$
RA Sushi— Japanese. Club/lounge
both contemporary and traditional.
Sushi and sashimi plus sides like
wasabi mashed potatoes. Happy hour
Mon.-Sat. 3-7 p.m., Sun. 8-11 p.m. with
1/2 off some appetizers and sushi.
Daily 11 a.m.-11 p.m., bar until 1 a.m.
www.rasushi.com. 1390 Lancaster St.,
410.522.3200 $$ Map E8
Roy’s— Hawaiian Fusion. Beard-
winner Yamaguchi’s mai tais, sushi and
sashimi, maple pork dim sum, blackened ahi, macadamia-crusted mahi
mahi, misoyaki-seared butterfish plus
short ribs, Thai lemongrass chicken.
Prix-fixe or à la carte. Bar. Valet parking.
Mon.-Thurs. 5-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 5-10:30
p.m., Sun. 5-9 p.m. www.roysrestaurant.
com. 720-B Aliceanna St., 410.659.0099
$$$-$$$$ Map D7
Inner Harbor/Downtown
Attman’s— Deli. “New York” family-run
deli since 1915 for hot corned beef,
hot pastrami, kosher hot dogs, bagels
and lox, knishes and matzo ball soup.
Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Sun. till 5
p.m. www.attmansdeli.com. 1019 E.
Lombard St., 410.563.2666 $ Map E5
B’more Bistro— American. Within the
Embassy Suites, a stylish spot serving
Chesapeake Bay fare: crab cake sliders,
rockfish risotto, plus hamburgers and
bar bites. Bloody Marys with Old Bay.
Daily 6:30 a.m.-10 p.m. www.embas
sysuitesbaltimore.com. 222 St. Paul St.,
410.528.8800 Map C5
Talara— Latin. South Beach atmo-
sphere (Art Deco neon, Cuban art),
pulsing salsa music, Nuevo-Latino
small plates ($-$$), entrées ($$$). Seviche bar (15 fish, seven preps). Mojitos,
“island” cocktails. Mon.-Thurs. 4-11
p.m., Fri.-Sat. till midnight, Sun. 4-10
B&O American Brasserie— American.
Stylin’ space in Beaux Arts structure
now Hotel Monaco. Charcuterie, small
plates, Maryland rockfish with almonds,
duck fat fries, scallops with ginger.
Artisan wines. Breakfast, lunch, Sun.Thurs. 5-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 5-11 p.m. Bar
later. www.bandorestaurant.com. 2 N.
Charles St., 443.692.6172 $$$ Map C5
Bistro 300— American. In airy, col-
umned spaces, find crab soup, Arctic
char with ginger soy glaze, dry-aged
NY strip, apple tart tatin. Daily 6:30
a.m.-10 p.m. Wine list by intensity.
Lounge with TVs 3 p.m.-midnight, bar
food late. In Hyatt Regency. www.
baltimore.hyatt.com. 300 Light St.,
410.528.1234 $$$ Map C6
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.— Seafood.
National “shrimp company” with
waterfront views and patio for crab
cakes, hush “pups” (fish), salads, sandwiches, “bourbon” skewers, jambalaya,
Dixie ribs, Key lime pie. Kids menu.
Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till
midnight. www.bubbagump.com. 301
Light St., 410.244.0838 $$ Map D7
Capital Grille— Steakhouse. Clubby
rooms and sophisticated bar lit by Art
Deco chandeliers. Wagyu beef, lobster
and crab cakes, cedar-plank salmon,
dry-aged steaks and 5,000 wines.
Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Mon.-Thurs.
5-11 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 5-11 p.m., Sun. 4-9
p.m. www.thecapitalgrille.com. 500 E.
Pratt St., 443.703.4064 $$$ Map D6
Dempsey’s— Pubs & Taverns. At the ball
park, brew pub (four drafts on-site) of
former Oriole Rick D. with team decor,
memorablia and menu: “Starting Pitchers,” Camden Yard crab cakes, “black
and orange” burger, “O’s” flatbread.
Bottle beers plus drafts (some brewed
on-site). Kids menu. Daily 11 a.m.-3
p.m., 5-10 p.m.; bar menu 3-5 p.m., bar
late game days. www.dempseysbalti
more.com. 555 Russell St., 410.843.7901
$-$$ Map B6
Diamond Tavern— American. Sleek,
contemporary spot with patio at the
Hilton Baltimore for mussels in white
wine, lump crab cake, corn bisque,
pastas, scallop risotto, steak frites and
dessert martinis. HD TVs. Daily 6 a.m.midnight. www.diamondtavern.com.
Hilton, 401 W. Pratt St., 443.573.8777
$$-$$$ Map C6
Dick’s Last Resort— Pubs & Taverns.
“Eat, drink and be wary” (of the outspoken staff) says this spot on the pier
at Power Plant. Lunch till late. Nautical
decor (huge anchor), beer and “porch”
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Dining
for nightly live rock. “Firecracker”
salmon, fried shrimp and scallops,
“crabby” cakes and (served in steel
buckets) ribs, other “grub and booze.”
www.dickslastresort.com. 621 E. Pratt
St., 443.453.5961 $ Map D6
Fogo De Chão— Brazilian. Steak house
or “churrascaria” with 15 slow-roast
cuts (all-you-can-eat) of pork, beef
and chicken by gaucho chefs. Salad
bar. Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Mon.Thurs. 5-10 p.m., Fri. 5-10:30 p.m., Sat.
4-10:30 p.m., Sun. 3:30-9 p.m. www.
fogo.com. 600 E. Pratt St., 410.528.9292
$$$ Map D6
Frank & Nic’s — American. Near Cam-
den Yards, “West End Grille” draws
sports fans with 15 TVs. Scallops, crab
cakes, chops, filet and lo mein. Kids
menu, game day specials, happy hours.
Some nights DJ, live music. Daily 11:30
a.m. till closing. www.frankandnics.
com. 511 W. Pratt St., 410.685.6800
$$ Map B6
French Kitchen— French. In Lord
Baltimore Hotel’s Versailles Room,
bistro overseen by chef Jordan Miller.
Charcuterie, onion soup, mussels,
monkfish, beef bourguignon, duck and
steak frites. Tues,-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2:30
p.m., Tues.-Sat. 5:30-9 p.m. www.lord
baltimorehotel.com. 20 W. Baltimore
St., 410.539.8400 $$-$$$ Map C5
Harbor Market Kitchen— American.
The National Aquarium’s main cafe
with farm-to-table cooking by Joseph
Cotton. Artisanal cheeses, grass-fed
beef, sustainable seafood (like crabstuffed oysters). www.aqua.org. 501 E.
Pratt St., 410.576.3800 Map D6
Hard Rock Café— American. London-
born “hamburger joint” with rock n’ roll
motif, sounds and memorabilia (rocker
gear) in Power Plant Live! Fajitas,
steaks, smokehouse ribs and chicken.
Kids menu, Rock Shop merch. Sun.Thurs. 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till
midnight, bar late. www.hardrockcafe.
com. 601 E. Pratt St., 410.347.7625
$$ Map D6
M&S Grill— American. From patio, views
of the USS Constellation; in clubby
dining room, sandwiches, seafood,
aged steaks, crab cake or soft shells
platter, rich sides. Good wines, bar.
Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till
midnight, Sun. till 9 p.m. www.mc
cormickandschmicks.com. 201 E. Pratt
St., 410.547.9333 $$ Map D6; 711 Eastern
Ave., 410.234.1300 Map D6
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Dining McCormick & Schmick’s— Seafood.
Daily catches from Pacific Northwest
(Alaskan king salmon, Oregon petrale
sole) and East Coast (Maine lobster,
Chesapeake blue crab). Tablecloths,
dark wood paneling, chandeliers,
mosaic floors and mahogany bar. Patio
by lighthouse. Daily 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m.
www.mccormickandschmicks.com.
711 Eastern Ave., adjacent to Pier 5,
410.234.1300 $$ Map D7
Miss Shirley’s— Southern. Named for a
late, sassy, influential cook and honoring her with fried green tomatoes, sliders, soft-shell Benedict, griddle cakes,
omelets, crab cakes, shrimp n’ grit cake
po’boy, soup and sandwich combos.
Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-3 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 7:30
a.m.-3:30 p.m. www.missshirleys.
com. 750 E. Pratt St., 410.528.5373
$$ Map D6; Roland Park, 513 W. Cold
Spring Ln., 410.889.5272; Annapolis, 1
Park Place, 410.268.5171
Morton’s the Steakhouse— Steakhouse. Respected spot where power-
lunchers dig into porterhouse, New
York strip, filet mignon, lobster, shrimp
Alexander. Cocktails, bar and sommelier team. Mon.-Fri. 5:30-11 p.m., Sat.
5-11 p.m., Sun. 5-10 p.m. www.mortons.
com. 300 S. Charles St., 410.547.8255
$$$$ Map C7
Phillips Seafood— Seafood. In the
Power Plant, Eastern shore favorites
(crab cakes) plus clams, mahi mahi,
lobster since 1956. Sandwiches, steak,
chicken too. Kids menu. Waterfront
view, crab deck and live entertainment.
Half-price wine Thurs. Shipping. Mon.Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till 11
p.m., Sun. till 9 p.m. www.phillipssea
food.com. 601 E. Pratt St., 410.685.6600
$$$ Map D6; 7002 Arundel Mills Circle,
Hanover, 443.842.7000
Pratt Street Ale House— Microbrewery. Great traditions, new name and
new owners for this brewpub reopened
in 2009 with draft system (42 taps,
Oliver ales), food from starters and
burgers to steaks and crab cakes and
25 HD TVs. Sidewalk tables. Steps from
Convention Center and Camden Yards.
Mon.-Sun. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Bar till 2 a.m.
www.prattstreetalehouse.com. 206 W.
Pratt St., 410.244.8900 $$ Map C7
Rusty Scupper— Seafood. Fresh fish
and shellfish prepared many ways. Fine
view of harbor from the rooftop deck
and promenade. Cocktails, light fare
and steamed crabs. Mon.-Thurs. 11:30
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Dining
a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till 11 p.m., Sun.
10:45 a.m.-10 p.m. www.rusty-scupper.
com. 402 Key Hwy., 410.727.3678
$$$ Map D7
Ruth’s Chris Steak House— Steakhouse. Two locations within blocks
of each other, serving upscale prime
cuts and rich sides with a New Orleans
touch. Mon.-Thurs. 5-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat.
5-11 p.m., Sun. 4-9 p.m. www.ruthschris.
com. Pier V Hotel, 711 Eastern Ave.,
410.230.0033 Map D7; 600 Water St.,
410.783.0033 $$$ Map D6
Sullivan’s Steakhouse— Steak &
Seafood. Sully’s meatloaf, chili-crusted
rib eye, Picatta chicken and lobster
tail in an Art Deco-inspired space.
Three courses $39. Extensive wines,
cocktails, hand-shaken martinis. Patio
with cigar humidor. Lounge with live
jazz late. Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Mon.Sat. 5-11 p.m., Sun. 4-10 p.m. www.
sullivansteakhouse.com. 1 E. Pratt St.,
410.962.5503 $$$ Map C6
Uno Chicago Grill— American. At
Harborplace, popular spot for deepdish and thin-crust pizza, pasta, steak,
seafood, burgers, beers and wines plus
sundaes and “double deal” specials.
Sun. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Mon.-Thurs. till 11
p.m., Fri.-Sat. till midnight. Also Columbia and Ellicott City. www.unos.com.
201 E. Pratt St., 410.625.5900 Map D6
Little Italy
Chiapparelli’s— Italian. Since 1940, a
beloved Little Italy destination. Rustic
brick walls, white tablecloth service.
Generous pastas ($$), classic veal
dishes, famous salad, mussels in white
wine, crab cake Castillo. Wine bar. Sun.Thurs. 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till 10
p.m. www.chiapparellis.com. 237 S.
High St., 410.837.0309 $$$ Map E6
Heavy Seas Alehouse— Pubs &
Taverns. Former Confederate hospital
and tack factory, now beer lover’s
haven with bold “victuals” to match the
namesake drafts and other ales. Raw
bar, wines, rum and “pirate” cocktails.
Local oysters, small plates or crab
cakes, short rib, mussels. Mon.-Thurs. 4
p.m.-closing, Fri.-Sun. from noon. www.
heavyseasalehouse.com. 1300 Bank St.,
410.522.0850 $$$ Map E6
La Scala— Italian. Chef-owner Nino’s
shellfish, veal (cutlets, chops, herbed
or stuffed with prosciutto and fontina),
steaks, salumi, 17 pastas ($$), Caesar
7/2/14 8:46:35 AM
Dining salad. Indoor bocce court (at happy
hours Sun.-Fri.), wine tasting room and
terrace. Valet daily. Mon.-Thurs. 4:30-10
p.m, Fri.-Sat. till 11 p.m., Sun. 2-10 p.m.
www.lascaladining.com. 1012 Eastern
Ave., 410.783.9209 $$ Map E6
Mo’s Crab & Pasta Factory— Seafood.
Crabs year-round with unique seasoning plus backfin crab cakes, stuffed
shrimp, lobster, mussels, combos,
steamers, chicken and surf-and-turf,
linguine with six sauces. Free hotel
shuttle. Also 1528 E. Joppa Rd., 7600
Eastern Ave., 7146 Ritchie Hwy. www.
mosseafood.com. 502 Albemarle St.,
410.837.1600 $$$ Map E7
Mo’s Fisherman’s Wharf— Seafood.
Part of chef Mo Manocheh’s empire
with its own wholesale market/carryout nearby. Steamed crabs, lobster,
Cajun combo, spiced shrimp, chicken
parmesan, Cajun combo, steaks.
Daily 11 a.m.-1 a.m. www.mosseafood.
com. 219 S. President St., 410.837.8600
$$-$$$ Map D6
Ozra— Mediterranean. Stylish new, two-
level destination with minimalist decor
and glowing silk flowers. Persia-meetsMediterranean fare: eggplant three
ways, calamari with garlic citrus sauce,
tabouleh, salad and vegetable entrées,
grilled and skewered meats, marinated
lamb chops, baklava and Persian ice
cream. Select wines. Bar and secondfloor terrace. Tues.-Sun. 11 a.m.-10:30
p.m. www.ozrarestaurant.com. 806
Stiles St., 410.528.2710 $$-$$$ Map E6
Mount Vernon
Brewer’s Art— American. Innovative
fare and house-made Belgian-style
ales served in opulent turn-of-the-century Mount Vernon mansion. Seasonal
meat, seafood and vegetarian items
plus international wines, spirits and
beers. Daily 4 p.m.-2 a.m., Sun. 5 p.m.-2
a.m. www.thebrewersart.com. 1106 N.
Charles St., 410.547.6925 $$ Map C2
City Café— American. Pre- and post-
theater favorite. Straightforward
dishes like N.Y. strip (Tues.-Wed.
special), sandwiches, salads and pasta,
frozen cappuccino. Mon.-Thurs. 11
a.m.-10 p.m., Fri. till 10:30 p.m., Sat.
10 a.m.-10:30 p.m., Sun. till 8:00 p.m.
Coffee shop Mon.-Fri. 7:30 a.m.-6
p.m., Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. www.
citycafebaltimore.com. 1001 Cathedral
St., 410.539.4252 $$ Map C2
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George’s— American. An elegant set-
ting for French-accented cuisine, its
name honoring three Georges (Washington, Peabody and Babe Ruth). Mussels, seafood, steaks, sandwiches. Daily
6:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. brunch 11 a.m.-3
p.m. In Peabody Court hotel. www.
peabodycourthotel.com. 101 W. Monument St., 410.727.1314 $$$. Map C3
The Helmand— Afghan. Surrounded by
textiles (on the wall), dine on traditional
fare (callow, kababs) in this restaurant
(open since 1989) owned by the brother
of the president of Afghanistan. Lamb
and vegetarian dishes, tea service.
Sun.-Thurs. 5-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 5-11 p.m.
www.helmand.com. 806 N. Charles St.,
410.752.0311 $$ Map C3
Prime Rib— Steakhouse. Since 1965, an
elegant supper club for lobster, filet
mignon, chops, Imperial crab. Business
casual, jackets (preferred) for men
(more casual lounge or patio). Pianist.
Bar. Complimentary valet. Mon.-Thurs.
5-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till 11 p.m., Sun. 4-9
p.m. www.theprimerib.com. 1101 N.
Calvert St., 410.539.1804 $$$$ Map C2
Sammy’s Trattoria— Italian. In turret-
ed town house, many pastas, chicken,
veal, shrimp. Also family-style dinner
($30), all Southern Italian. California and
Italian wines. Mon. 5-9 p.m. Tues.-Wed.
11:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Thurs.-Fri. till 11 p.m.,
Sat. 5-11 p.m., Sun. 4-9 p.m. www.sammystrattoria.com. 1200 N. Charles St.,
410.837.9999 $$-$$$ Map C2
Sotto Sopra— Italian. High ceilings,
murals and mosaic floors set a scene
for Ricardo Bosio’s gigli pasta with halibut, speck tirolesse, bresaola, wild boar
cacciatorini. Opera dinners one Sun.
a month (call). Mon.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.-2
p.m., Mon. 5:30-9:30 p.m., Tues.-Wed.
till 10:30 pm., Thurs. till midnight, Fri.Sat. till 11:30 p.m., Sun. 5-9 p.m. www.
sottosoprainc.com. 405 N. Charles St.,
410.625.0534 $$$ Map C4
Tio Pepe— Spanish. Since 1968, softly lit,
subterranean bistro known for its sangria, paella and zarzuela. Catalan wines
plus seafood bisque, Segovia suckling
pig, Serrano with melon, red snapper,
beef tournedos with sherry sauce.
Mon.-Thurs. 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri. till
11:30 p.m., Sat. 5-11:30 p.m., Sun. 4-10
p.m. www.tiopepebaltimore.com. 10 E.
Franklin St., 410.539.4675 $$$ Map C4
Woman’s Industrial Kitchen— American. Home cooking here for 130 years:
sweet potato casserole, Flo’s chili,
tuna melt, pot pies, charlotte russe.
Sodas, lemonade, tea and coffee.
Mon.-Fri. and Sun. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. www.
womansindustrialkitchen.com. 333 N.
Charles St., 410.244.6450 $ Map C4
Station North
Bottega— Italian. Intimate, candlelit 15-
seater with Tuscan-simple pork shank,
hanger steak, roast chicken, beef
cheeks, housemade pastas, blueberry
custard. BYOB. Reservation recommended. Tues.-Wed. 5-10:30 p.m.,
Thurs.-Sat. 5-11 p.m. www.bottega1729.
com. 1729 Maryland Ave., 443.708.5709
$$$ North of Map C1
Joe Squared— Italian. Coal-fired piz-
zas, sandwiches, risottos (clam and
zucchini or arugula and venison) and
16 drafts on tap. Weekly specials.
Nightly live music, art shows. Weekend
brunches. Sun.-Mon. 11 a.m.-midnight,
Tues.-Sat. till 2 a.m. www.joesquared.
com. 133 W. North Ave., 410.545.0444
$$ North of Map C1; 30 Market Place,
410.962.5566 Map D5
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All Things Weird and Wonderful
The city that takes pride in its quirky side seems just the right latitude for an outpost of
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! (page 18). What began in 1919 as a New York Globe cartoon
feature has inspired books, radio shows, TV series and dozens of “odditoriums.” The
one at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor offers 8,000 square feet of delightful eccentricities like a
mirror maze, replica skyscrapers built with millions of wooden matchsticks (above) and
Michelangelo’s The Creation of Adam done in (what else?) laundry lint.—Brooke Sabin
Concert Venues
See websites for full schedules.
Courtesy ripley’s believe it or not! odditorium
The 8x10— Venue for live music runs
the gamut with bluegrass, blues, jazz,
rock, alternative, hip-hop, funk and
more. Live acts nightly. Ages 18 and
up. TAUK, Freedom Enterprise July 23;
Nelly’s Echo, Greasy Hands, Andrea
Aug. 16; The New Mastersounds,
Higher Hands Sept. 6. www.the8x10.
com. 10 E. Cross St., Federal Hill,
410.625.2000 Map C8
Baltimore Arena— Home of the
Baltimore Blast soccer team, this cityowned facility hosts 800,000 guests
and 120 events each year. New Edition
July 19; Lil Boosie Aug. 16; Demi
Lovato Sept. 6; WWE Monday Night
Raw Sept. 8. www.baltimorearena.
com. 201 W. Baltimore St., Downtown,
410.347.2020 Map C6
Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall—
Home of the Baltimore Symphony
Orchestra, this Mount Vernon landmark
also hosts touring performers and
companies. Its unique architecture
means no flat walls or 90-degree
angles. BSO with Ben Folds July 17;
BSO: All Beethoven July 25; BSO
Celebration Gala with American music
(Copland, Gershwin) and narration
by Center Stage director Kwame
Kwei-Armah Sept. 20. www.bsomusic.
org. 1212 Cathedral St., Mount Vernon,
410.783.8000 Map C2
Merriweather Post Pavilion—
Amphitheater in 40 acres of forest,
about 20 miles southwest of Baltimore.
Queen, Adam Lambert July 20;
Beck July 24; Phish July 26-27; David
Gray Aug. 7; ZZ Top, Jeff Beck, Gary
Clark Jr. Sept. 3; Jack White Sept. 14.
www.merriweathermusic.com. 10475
Little Patuxent Pkwy., Columbia, Md.,
410.715.5550
Modell Performing Arts Center at
the Lyric— Opened in 1894 as a music
hall, now a 2,564-seat theater in Mount
Royal and on the National Register of
Historic Places. Excellent acoustics.
Theresa Caputo Live! The Experience,
readings and personal stories Aug. 2223; Sesame Street Live “Let’s Dance!,”
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Kathleen Madigan, stand-up comedy
Oct. 10. www.lyricoperahouse.com.
140 W. Mount Royal Ave., Mount Vernon, 410.900.1150 Map C1
Oct. 8-Nov. 16. www.centerstage.
org. 700 N. Calvert St., Mount Vernon,
410.332.0033 Map C3
Creative Alliance— Cultural venue at
the historic Patterson Theater (circa
1910) with music, films, exhibits. Charm
City Ukulele Festival July 26; The Last
Flapper, Kate Erin Gibson as F. Scott
Fitzgerald’s wife Zelda Aug. 2; The Collective: Tailor-Made SHORTS, modern
dance works of less than five minutes
each Aug. 15; Charm City Original Soul,
jazz-inspired soul music Aug. 29. www.
creativealliance.org. 3134 Eastern Ave.,
Highlandtown, 410.276.1651 Map H6
Pier Six Concert Pavilion— Fabulous
view of the Inner Harbor from this
4,000-capacity, outdoor concert venue.
Dirty Heads, Pepper July 27; John
Legend Aug. 5; Heart Aug. 9; Gavin
DeGraw, Matt Nathanson Aug. 12; Boston Aug. 26; Daryl Hall and John Oates
Sept. 18. www.piersixpavilion.com. 731
Eastern Ave., 410.244.1131 Map D7
Power Plant Live!— Entertainment
complex near the Inner Harbor. More
than 15 restaurants, nightclubs and
concert venues plus an art gallery. Options range from sophisticated Mosaic
Lounge to the rock ‘n’ roll scene at Angels. www.powerplantlive.com. Market
Pl. and Water St., Downtown Map D5
Everyman Theatre— Local performers
dedicated to making theater accessible
to all. Moved to new digs in a historic
building. The Understudy, a dark comedy about backstage tension from the
creator of TV’s Smash Aug. 27Sept. 28. www.everymantheatre.
org. 315 W. Fayette St., Westside,
410.752.2208 Map C5
Rams Head Live!— In Power Plant Live!,
top touring acts, emerging artists,
tribute bands and local favorites. Most
shows standing room only; all ages.
The Funk Junkies July 18; Yonder
Mountain String Band Aug. 22; Kix
Sept. 20; Within Temptation Oct. 7.
www.ramsheadlive.com. 20 Market Pl.,
Downtown, 410.244.8854. Box office:
410.244.1131 Map D5
Fells Point Corner Theatre —
Community theater with local performers and writers. Heinie Goochems,
a comedy about a laid-off marketer
turned stay-at-home dad written by
Baltimore actor Larry Malkus July 1727; Under the Poplar Trees, the story
of two concentration camp prisoners
with different outlooks and fates Aug.
14-31. www.fpct.org. 251 S. Ann St.,
410.276.7837 Map F6
Windup Space— Edgy art/music/film/
performance space with casual bar.
Every Tues.: the Out of Your Head collective of improvising musicians. Every
first Thurs.: MONDOBaltimore: Trash
Flicks and Cult Epics. Tues.-Sat. from
5 p.m. www.thewindupspace.com.
12 W. North Ave., Station North,
410.244.8855 North of Map C1
France-Merrick Performing
Arts Center— A 2004 renovation
transformed the Hippodrome Theatre
(circa 1914), two late-1800s banks and
a new building into a state-of-the-art
complex. Once, the Tony-winning
musical following a Dublin street
performer inspired by a deep connection with a young woman Sept. 9-14;
I Love Lucy Live On Stage, new stage
show adapted from the hit TV series
Oct. 14-26. www.france-merrickpac.
com. 12 N. Eutaw St., Westside,
410.837.7400 Map B5
Theater
Baltimore Theatre Project— Lovers
of stagecraft head here for original
works, music and dance performances.
THINK: An Evening of Mind Reading
and Magic, Max Major’s popular oneman show July 25-26. www.theatre
project.org. 45 W. Preston St., Mount
Vernon, 410.752.8558 Map C2
Center Stage— Kwame Kwei-Armah
Bars & Nightclubs
13th Floor— Atop the 1903 Belvedere,
oversees classic and new productions
at Maryland’s state theater. Amadeus,
the Tony-winning drama of music
and madness in 18th-century Vienna
Sept. 10-Oct. 12; Next to Normal,
the Pulitzer-winning musical of a
family’s struggle with mental illness
an elegant lounge with panoramic
views of the cityscape, plus high-end
cocktails and live jazz. Happy hour
specials and full dinner menu. Wed. 510 p.m., Thurs. till 11 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till
1:30 a.m., Sun. till 10 p.m. www.the13thfloor.com. 1 E. Chase St., Mount
Vernon, 410.347.0880 Map C2
Bad Decisions— Unassuming decor
but sophistication in its hand-crafted
cocktails like s’mores martinis and
mead-spiked cider. Monthly bacon
happy hour (free bowls of bacon,
habanero-bacon mojitos) draws
crowds; call for date. www.makeabad
decision.com. 1928 Fleet St., Fells
Point, 410.979.5161 Map F7
Birds of a Feather— With nautical
decor and soft music, a cozy spot pouring 120 single malt scotches. Also light
fare. Tues.-Sat. 4 p.m.-1 a.m. www.abs.
net/~scotchjh/. 1712 Aliceanna St., Fells
Point, 410.675.8466 Map F7
Bond Street Social— Handsome
space lives up to its name with plates
and pours that encourage sharing.
“Social drinks” like grilled pineapple
mojitos served in 80-ounce infusion jars
or liquid nitrogen martinis. Mon.-Sat.
4 p.m.-2 a.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-2 a.m. www.
bondstreetsocial.com. 901 S. Bond St.,
Fells Point, 443.449.6234 Map E8
Brewers Cask— With “Love Thy Beer”
as its slogan, bar with 50 bottles and 20
drafts like New Belgium amber ale and
Devil’s Milk barleywine. Full menu with
emphasis on comfort appetizers (tater
tots, boardwalk fries). Mon.-Thurs.
3 p.m.-1 a.m., Fri.-Sat. noon-1 a.m.
www.brewerscask.com. 1236 Light St.,
Federal Hill, 410.273.9377 Map D8
Cat’s Eye Pub— Friendly Irish watering
hole with 40 beers on tap, 40 more in
bottles and a full bar. Live music nightly. Second bar opens on weekends to
handle crowds. Daily noon-1:30 a.m.
www.catseyepub.com. 1730 Thames
St., Fells Point, 410.276.9866 Map F7
Club Charles— Art deco decor and
bohemian vibe. A John Waters
favorite near The Charles Theatre.
www.theclubcharles.com. 1724
N. Charles St., Station North,
410.727.8815 North of Map C1
The Get Down— In a two-story space,
a sleek but unpretentious dance club
with industrial décor, walls of LED lights
and DJs spinning house, funk, disco,
reggae. Table reservations with bottle
service. Thurs.-Sun. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. ($10
cover Fri.-Sat. after 10 p.m.) www.get
downbaltimore.com. 701 S. Bond St.,
The Horse You Came In On— This
historic waterfront institution (in operation since 1775) counts Edgar Allan Poe
among former patrons. Live, straight-
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forward rock ’n’ roll cover bands every
night. Bonus: free peanuts and popcorn. Mon.-Sun. noon-1:30 a.m. www.
thehorsebaltimore.com. 1626 Thames
St., Fells Point, 410.327.8111 Map E8
Howl at the Moon— Power Plant Live!
institution features a rock ’n’ roll
dueling piano bar, happy hours and
theme nights. Call to hear what’s on.
Flip-flop casual. Wed.-Thurs. 7 p.m.2 a.m., Fri. 5 p.m.-2 a.m., Sat. 5:30 p.m.2 a.m. www.howlatthemoon.com. 22
Market Pl., Downtown/Inner Harbor,
410.783.5111 Map D5
Illusions Bar & Theater— Spencer
Horsman, co-owner and professional
magician, mingles on weekends with
card tricks and an impressive escape
act. A chic crowd orders Magic Hat
beer and magic-themed cocktails.
Fri.-Sat. 5 p.m.-1 a.m. www.illusions
magicbar.com. 1025 S. Charles St.,
Federal Hill, 410.727.5811 Map C8
Johnny Rad’s— Laid-back spot with
artsy skateboard decor, nearly 70
eclectic brews plus pizza and unusual
bar fare (fried edamame). Mon.-Thurs.
5 p.m.-2 a.m., Fri.-Sun. noon-2 a.m.
www.johnnyrads.com. 2108 Eastern
Ave., Fells Point, 443.759.6464 Map F7
Max’s Taphouse— Beer mecca attracts
raucous crowd with 102 beers and five
casks on tap plus 1,200 bottled beers.
Pool tables on the first floor with a chill
lounge upstairs. Daily 11 a.m.-2 a.m.
Themed happy hours weekdays. www.
maxs.com. 735 S. Broadway, Fells Point,
410.675.6297 Map F7
Mosaic Lounge— A fashionable crowd
flocks here for martinis and steady
music. Décor features mirror balls
and mood lighting. Fri.-Sat. 10 p.m.2 a.m. www.mosaic-baltimore.com.
4 Market Pl., Downtown/Inner Harbor,
443.468.5308 Map D5
Mustang Alley’s— In a stylin’ space, 12
lanes of bowling with four reserved for
duckpin bowling (a favorite native pastime). Lengthy cocktail list, full menu.
Tues. 4:30-11 p.m., Wed.-Sat. noonmidnight, Sun. noon-10 p.m. www.
mustangalleys.com. 1300 Bank St., 2nd
floor, Little Italy, 410.522.2695 Map E6
Myth and Moonshine— With modern
“hooch,” toasting the rebellious spirit
of early distillers. Twenty varieties like
Firefly White Lightning and Midnight
Moon Cherry solo or in cocktails.
Also brunch and dinner menus. Mon.,
Thurs., Fri. 4 p.m.-2 a.m., Tues.-Wed. till
midnight, Sat. 10 a.m.-2 a.m., Sun. till
midnight. bmoreshine.com. 2300 Boston St., Canton, 410.327.6455 Map G7
Of Love and Regret— From the brewer
of Stillwater Ales, a cheery pub with
20-plus draft beers plus small plates,
entrees and gourmet burgers. Upstairs
lounge with cocktails on tap. Mon.Thurs. 4-10 p.m., Fri. till 1 a.m., Sat. 11
a.m.-1 a.m., Sun. till 10 p.m. www.oflove
andregret.com. 1028 S. Conkling St.,
Canton, 410.327.0760 East of Map H8
The Owl Bar— Dark wood, cozy corners
and a friendly bar staff that serves yards
of beer and brick-fired pizzas. Dates to
pre-Prohibition when it was an F. Scott
Fitzgerald hangout. Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.
to close, Sat. noon-close, Sun. 11 a.m.close. www.theowlbar.com. Inside the
Belvedere Hotel, 1 E. Chase St., Mount
Vernon, 410.347.0888 Map C2
Quigley’s Half-Irish Pub— Named for
the owner’s heritage (a mix of Irish and
Peruvian), the bar is Irish spiked with a
bit of Latin flavor. Think Guinness drafts
and mojitos. www.quigleyshalfirishpub.
com. 633 Portland St., Downtown,
410.539.9052 Map B6
Rye— From the man behind Stuggy’s
hot dogs, a cozy and candle-lit space
with ambitious cocktails using locally
sourced and house-made ingredients.
Short food menu (charcuterie, poutine,
flatbread). Daily 5 p.m.-2 a.m. www.
ryebaltimore.com. 807 S. Broadway,
Tatu— Inside Power Plant Live!, a
swanky Asian restaurant with a lounge
for cocktails, sake and (Fri.-Sat.) live
entertainment like DJs, aerialists and
fire-eaters. Wed.-Sat. 5 p.m.-close.
www.tatubaltimore.com. 614 Water St.,
Inner Harbor, 410.244.7385 Map D6
Woody’s Rum Bar— Extensive rum
selection plus seafood in a relaxed
setting with harbor view and live music.
Tables made from steel drums. Fri.
5 p.m.-2 a.m., Sat.-Sun. 11 a.m.-2 a.m.
(hours vary seasonally). www.woodys
rumbar.com. 1700 Thames St., Fells
Point, 410.563.6800 Map F7
Gay Bars
Grand Central— A massive space
with six bars, pool tables and a video
pub. ”Hi-tech” dance floor with a fog
machine and lasers Wed.-Sun. 9 p.m.2 a.m. Bar Mon.-Sat. 4 p.m.-2 a.m., Sun.
3 p.m.-2 a.m. www.centralstationpub.
com. 1001 N. Charles St., Mount Vernon, 410.752.7133 Map C2
The Hippo— Since 1972, “where every-
one is welcome” in a building that
housed a 1930s club that once booked
Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis. House
and techno music pulses throughout
three rooms. Pool tables, a dance floor
and video games. Daily 4 p.m.-2 a.m.
www.clubhippo.com. 1 W. Eager St.,
Sports Bars
Greene Turtle— Flat screens in every
booth bring new meaning to dinner
in front of the TV. Hearty pub food
(burgers, wings). Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.2 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-2 a.m. www.
greeneturtle.com. 718-722 S. Broadway, Fells Point, 410.342.4222 Map E7
Looney’s Pub— One of the anchors of
O’Donnell Square, a casual, twostory corner pub. More than 40 TVs
broadcast sports. www.looneyspub.
com. 2900 O’Donnell St., Canton,
410.675.9235 Map G8
Pickles Pub— A stop for grub and pints
before and after Orioles and Ravens
games. Steamed shrimp with Old
Bay-marinated grilled onions, Maryland
crab soup and fried pickles. Daily
11 a.m.-2 a.m. www.picklespub.com.
520 Washington Blvd., Downtown,
410.752.1784 Map B6
Wine Bars & Wineries
Linganore Winecellars— About 30
miles west of Baltimore, a family-owned
vineyard on 230 acres producing 30plus wines. Tasting room in a renovated
19th-century barn. Hosts popular festivals and events throughout the year.
Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. till
6 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Tasting
$5, wine and food pairing $10. Free
tours. www.linganorewines.com.
13601 Glissans Mill Rd., Mt. Airy, Md.,
410.795.6432
The Wine Market— Once a foundry,
now a wine bar, bistro and shop with
exposed brick walls. Eight hundred
wines by the bottle and 25 by the glass.
Mon. 5-10 p.m., Tues.-Thurs. 11:30
a.m.-4 p.m., 5-10 p.m., Fri. 11:30 a.m.4 p.m., 5-11 p.m., Sat. 5-11 p.m., Sun.
11 a.m.-4 p.m. www.the-wine-market.
com. 921 E. Fort Ave., Locust Point,
410.244.6166 South of Map E8
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Park and
Recreation
A few blocks east of
bustling Fells Point, find
a 137-acre oasis of tranquility. Patterson Park
(page 18) offers leisure
seekers grassy expanses,
playgrounds and a lake
visited by elegant wading birds. On Sunday
afternoons, visitors climb
the spiral staircase of the
1891 pagoda (left) for city
and harbor views. Summer evenings bring free
outdoor concerts. But it
wasn’t always peaceful
here. Cannons and the
Star-Spangled Banner
Centennial Monument
recall the site’s defensive
position during the War
of 1812.—Brooke Sabin
Water Taxi— Canopied craft crisscross
the harbor, making stops at Canton,
Fells Point, Inner Harbor, Federal Hill
and Fort McHenry. Through Sept. 1:
Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun. till
9 p.m. From Sept. 2: Sun.-Thurs. 10
a.m.-8 p.m., Fri.-Sat. till 11 p.m. All-day
passes $12, under 11 $6, under 3 free.
Buy onboard with cash, or charge
online or at visitor center (401 Light St.).
Weather permitting. www.baltimore
watertaxi.com. 410.563.3900
Spirit Cruises— Scenic cruise and buf-
fet on two enclosed, climate-controlled
decks. Open-air top deck, DJ and
dancing. Lunch, dinner, moonlight
cruises. Times vary by day. $39.90$72.90. www.spiritcruisesbaltimore.
com. 561 Light St., 888.957.2323 Map D7
Urban Pirates— “Pirate” ship docked
in Fells Point for kid-friendly adventure
on the Inner Harbor. Dress up, hunt
for treasure, shoot water cannons
on a one-hour cruise. Also adult
BYOG (grog) cruises. Check schedule
online. $22-$25, under 3 $11. www.
urbanpirates.com. 913 S. Ann St.,
410.327.8378 Map F7
Watermark— Climate-controlled lower
deck with full bar, open upper deck.
Narrated tours of Inner Harbor, War
of 1812 bicentennial tour, twilight/
cocktail cruises. All dog-friendly. Times
vary by day. $18-$25, under 11 $6-$12
(free on Mon.). Purchase tickets online,
at visitor center or at ticket kiosk on
dock. www.baltimoreboatcruises.com.
Departs from Light St. Finger Piers,
410.268.7601 Map C7
Neighborhoods
Canton— More than 200 years ago,
Captain John O’Donnell sailed into
Baltimore from China and named
his plantation for the Chinese port
that brought him wealth. This once
mostly Polish neighborhood remains
connected to its working-class roots.
Find shops, lively bars and cafes a few
blocks east of Fells Point. Map G7/H7
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bold colors, this neighborhood attracts
artists and young professionals. Johns
Hopkins University and Baltimore
Museum of Art add to the cultural,
intellectual vibe. North of Map C1
Federal Hill— The clay dome that rises
just south of the Inner Harbor, bordered by Key Highway, Hanover and
Cross streets, served as an observatory
from 1795 to 1895. Home to pubs, eateries and Cross Street Market. Map D8
Fells Point— William Fell, a Quaker
shipbuilder, founded this maritime
community in 1730. Today the 14-block
area bustles with young residents who
like its architectural history, cafes and
taverns. www.fellspoint.us. Map F6/7
Hampden— The city’s center of kitsch
and favorite location for off-beat film
director John Waters. Pink flamingos
adorn row house yards; eccentric shops
line main drag “The Avenue” (W. 36th
Street). North of Map A1
Harbor East— Attention foodies: lots
to discover in this affluent community
within walking distance of the Inner
Harbor. Look for the gleaming Katyn
Memorial landmark sculpture. www.
harboreast.com. Map E7
Inner Harbor— An urban revitalization
success story, now the city’s popular
maritime zone thanks to National
Aquarium, Maryland Science Center,
historic ships, cruises and paths for
waterfront strolling. Map D6/7
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harbor’s southeast corner. Known for
its bocce courts, colorful citizens and
Old World food at many trattorias.
www.littleitalymd.com. Map E6
Mount Vernon— Cultural enclave with
fashionable residences, The Walters
Art Museum, Enoch Pratt Free Library,
Peabody Institute, Baltimore Basilica
and the Washington Monument. Five
blocks north of Inner Harbor. Map C3/4
Westside— Multimillion-dollar renova-
tions to this historic neighborhood just
west of downtown, now a dynamic,
mixed-use urban district. Visit historic
Lexington Market, Edgar Allan Poe’s
grave or the spectacular Roundhouse
of the B&O Railroad Museum. Theaters
include Everyman and France-Merrick
Performing Arts Center. Map B4
Tours & Transport
Baltimore National Heritage Area—
Historic sites, cultural institutions, arts
venues, parks. Visitors track stops at
War of 1812-related sites with a commemorative “passport.” Guided tours
of Inner Harbor, Fells Point, Little Italy.
$10, under 13 free. www.explorebalti
more.org. 410.878.6411
Charm City Circulator— Free!
Fleet of low-emission buses running
daily along four routes at 10-minute
intervals. Stops include Inner Harbor,
Fells Point, Hopkins hospital, B&O
Railroad Museum, Penn Station and
Fort McHenry. www.charmcity
circulator.com. 410.350.0456 Map D5
ExecuCar— At more than 55 airports
around the country, sedan and SUV
service with flat rates, meet-and-greet
and group services plus frequent flier
points and miles with select airlines.
www.execucar.com. 800.410.4444
Maryland Transit Administration
(mta)— Provides local and express bus-
es, light rail, subway and special sports
service to the Baltimore metropolitan
area and the Baltimore-D.C. corridor.
Open daily. Day pass $3.50. www.mtamaryland.com. 410.539.5000 Map C5
SuperShuttle— Serving more than 40
airports nationwide with affordable,
24/7 transport. Door-to-door service,
group rates, charters and frequent flier
points and miles with select airlines.
www.supershuttle.com. 800.258.3826
vino 301— Tours of Maryland wineries
with transportation provided. Options
include regional, chocolate pairing,
special occasion, corporate or custom
tours. Lasts 4-5.5 hours. From $87.
www.vino301.com. 301.807.2683
Visitor Centers
Authentic Baltimore— Online
resource operated by the Baltimore
National Heritage Area. Highlights
“best-kept secrets” (museums, parks,
restaurants) in historic neighborhoods.
www.authenticbaltimore.org.
Baltimore Visitor Center—
Provides shopping information,
dining reservations and touch-screen
kiosks for instant guides plus tickets
for events and attractions. Daily 9
a.m.-6 p.m. (seasonal hour changes).
www.visitbaltimore.org. 401 Light St.,
877.225.8466 Map C7
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[the view from here]
My Baltimore
My perfect day
Morning
Blender Breakfast
At nearby Milk and Honey, a deli/market/cafe, I pick up ingredients for my
green smoothie: avocado, cucumber,
kale, banana and coconut water.
816 Cathedral Ave.
Midday
Mount Vernon
I love my neighborhood. It’s walkable
and filled with coffeehouses and cafes.
I visit the Conservancy, which has four
different parks, and then the Walters
Art Museum at the foot of the hill.
[Gallerist , curator, entrepreneur and impresario]
Block, a Chicago native, now calls Baltimore “home.” She lives in the
culture-focused Mount Vernon neighborhood, steps from the historic
brownstone that holds her gallery (jordanfayecontemporary.com). At
823 Park Avenue, she shows regional, New York and L.A. artists.—JLC
What brought you to Baltimore?
I came to interview for graduate
school at MICA, Maryland Institute
College of Art. That first night here I
walked out for dinner and into lightly
falling snow. That began my love
affair with this city, and I’ve stayed for
11 years, even after getting my MFA.
The back story of your business?
I had my first commercial gallery in
South Baltimore next to the Wine
Market. I’ve had four venues since,
each in a wonderful neighborhood,
even one set in a former library.
And today?
I established myself as Jordan Faye
Contemporary in 2006 with a mission: to find an audience for emerging and mid-career artists. I host
Afternoon
Creative Alliance
I check on Kate MacKinnon, one of
eight who live and work in studios
here. Visitors can wander through
galleries, see live performances and sip
craft cocktails in the Marquee Lounge.
3134 Eastern Ave.
Dinnertime
Casual and Cool
salons, represent 15 artists and show
at major international art fairs.
Is this a good city for making art?
My artists make phenomenal work,
and though I don’t often put paint
to canvas, I create by seeing and
making connections. I believe curation is an art form, a practice that I’ve
embraced for the past 15 years.
Where do you send foodie friends?
Bottega in Station North. It’s small
and charming, a BYOB with delectable food, but you need a reservation.
What travel is on your wish list?
I want to go back to London and explore the city. On my way home from
Art Basel, I spent a short time there
and realized that was not enough.
I head to Joe Squared, a hipsterlike spot for (yes, it’s square) pizza.
The Inner Harbor branch is near the
pier concerts, and the Station North
branch most nights has live music.
Both display work by local artists.
30 Market Pl., 133 W. North Ave.
Nighttime
Station North
I check out the art spaces—Area 405,
Springsteen, Grey Matter, then see a
play at Single Carrot Theatre or catch
an indie flick at The Charles.
»
For Jordan Faye Block’s full
interview and itinerary,
go to wheretraveler.com
where
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Local Guides. Worldwide.
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