JDawgBBall9 Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 website Baltimore Sun review The sister restaurant of La Cuchara, I haven't been yet but I've gotten enough raving reviews from my friends that we probably deserve a thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaho Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Minnow is probably closer to Coastal Flats than fine dining, not that there's anything wrong with that. Pros are free valet parking (a necessity in this neighborhood), a bustling environment, and helpful staff. Food is fairly priced and mostly executed well. Cocktails are strong, including an Old Fashioned that comes inside a smoking chamber. A few dishes stand out, like crispy tofu with great flavor, texture, and heat, or pickled mackerel with creme fraiche on a slice of pumpernickel bread (a steal at $5). Others are forgettable, like crispy oysters 3-all-too-similar-ways, or beet carpaccio that failed to excite in appearance or taste. Entrees felt like they were trying to make sure each protein had enough veggies for a balanced diet, rather than using them to enhance the dish. For example, a solid lobster quiche (slightly lacking in lobster flavor) was paired safely with some salad greens, and an oversalted but otherwise well-cooked merluza filet with an excellent black garlic & turnip puree was coupled with overly acidic broccoli that subtracted from the dish if anything. A burger with squid ink bun was just that, although we just wanted a burger and were satisfied. If I sound pessimistic, it's because I too had heard lots of good things about Minnow and was hoping it would be a neighborhood gem. Minnow is a place I'd be happy to take family and friends for a nice meal, but not necessarily to showcase Baltimore's culinary talent. Some pics here (ooh, fancy new embed feature): Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curiouskitkatt Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 lovin’ the #donrockwelldotcom representation! We are up to 125 posts , and growing. I have been curious about Minnow myself, and will check it out to see if I garner the same outcome. Thank you for following our lead! Instafan, kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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