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Review: Locals Only Oozes Attitude in Federal Hill
Playfulness permeates every facet of the place—which, as its name signifies, caters to residents in South Baltimore.
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Restaurant Refresher: Cosima Gets an Update
The beautiful Sicilian restaurant in Hampden recently revamped its menu, pivoting to add more Italian street food and affordable pizzas and pasta dishes.
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Review: Mama Koko’s Gets Inspiration From the GM’s Mother
The eclectic Old Goucher spot is a coffee shop with breakfast and lunch by day, and a cocktail bar with outstanding drinks and small plates by night.
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Review: Order of the Ace is a Spectacular New Speakeasy in Harbor East
The intimate bar and lounge serves some of the most creatively conceived drinks in the city, including one made with 50-year-old Jacky Navarre cognac. (If any cocktail is worth $72, this is it.)
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Review: Flock is a Game-Day Destination in Pigtown
Just about a mile from M&T Bank Stadium, the black and purple-themed sports bar features a formidable happy hour menu and Caribbean and American Southern-influenced food.
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Review: The Worthington Puts a New Spin on a Favorite Space in Canton
The spot has seamlessly fit into the bar scene because it’s not trying to replicate its predecessor—it’s just trying to be itself.
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Review: Hampden Yards Hits a Home Run
Despite being so close to bustling 36th Street, the courtyard that’s home to the outdoor establishment feels far removed from the rushed rhythms of the city.
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Review: Baja Tap Brings a Summer Party Vibe to Fells Point
The taco and tequila bar opened in November, but seemingly everyone has been waiting for warm weather to pack the outdoor patio.
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Review: Wiley Gunter’s Does the Neighborhood Bar Right in Riverside
The motto at the South Baltimore staple is simply, “Beer. Jams. Grub.” It delivers on all three.
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Review: OctoBar Offers an Elevated Experience in Federal Hill
The worldly tapas spot exudes a more sophisticated, upscale vibe than many of its bar brethren.
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Review: The Anonymous in Mt. Vernon is Worth Knowing About
With its top-notch cocktails and stimulating atmosphere, we have a feeling the bar won’t be a secret for long.
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Review: Parkville’s Das Bierhalle is the Perfect Place to Celebrate Oktoberfest
At the German-American fusion restaurant and bar on Harford Road, October is more than a month—it’s a feeling.
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Review: The Royal Blue is a Popular New Bar With an Old Soul
Named for a midcentury train (a nod to its location near Penn Station), the bar manages to simultaneously appear retro and completely of the moment.
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Review: Kenwood Tavern Dazzles with Creative Cocktails in Canton
In a neighborhood in dire need of a craft cocktail bar, the stylish-yet-laid-back spot has delivered every time we’ve been.
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Review: Bar Veteran Doug Atwell Hits His Stride with Southpaw
Atwell—who cut his teeth at high-quality cocktail bars—has created a relaxed environment in which neighbors can talk to each other while enjoying an elevated drink that doesn’t break the bank.
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Review: Despite New Ownership, James Joyce is Still a Classic
The Irish pub in Harbor East has always had—and thankfully maintains—an old-world authenticity.
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Review: HEX Superette Dazzles with Fermented Cocktails in Govans
The hybrid bar and small supermarket has one of the most unique drink menus in the city.
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Review: At Mayuree Thai Tavern, Come for the Thai Food—Stay for the Cocktails
People who order takeout are in for delicious deliveries, but they're missing out on one of the best aspects of the Canton staple: its cocktail program.
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Review: At Mick O’ Shea’s in Mt. Vernon, The Emerald Isle Meets Baltimore
A mainstay for decades, O’Shea’s is a wonderful blend of traditional Irish pub and Charm City neighborhood bar.
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Review: A Drink at The Last Penny is Money Well Spent
The smallish Locust Point space feels brand new, but the spirit of the place is timeless.
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Review: Bayside Cantina is an All-Weather Destination
Owner Carlos Cruz’s goal is to attract people for reasons more than the view.
