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sschlattman

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    Healthy food for workin' folks in Baltimore City
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Brooks Robinson (6/123)

  1. Owned by the same people who own the Sweet Sin Cafe next door, this is a delicious dinner-only upgrade from the basic offerings next door. The first time we went, I had the lamb chops and they were the best lamb chops I’ve ever had (and having a Greek college roommate, I’ve eaten ALOT of lamb.) Now I usually get whatever the special is and I’ve never been disappointed. It’s worth noting that Meet 27 is a very new restaurant and they’re still trying to get the whole operation up and running. And boy do I hope they succeed because I LOVE the food at this place. Like their cafe, their offerings are gf and can cater to vegan to carnivorous palets. They had some trouble getting their liquor license approved by one of the stonewall community associations, but have compromised and are now BYOB. They have a beautiful bar area, so it could be a nice place for a low-cost, high ambiance first date (esp. if it also included a stroll through the nearby free Baltimore Museum of Art.) The owner comissioned local MICA students to design a mural along the back wall featuring prominent Baltimoreans. If you are from out of town and have a little trouble guessing everyone, your waiter will gladly help you figure it out. The server--it’s always been the same guy when we’ve been--is delightful. He’s very hospitable, generous, unassuming and kind. He can be a little slow to bring you your check, so don’t be shy and just ask for it.
  2. I’ve been blessed to grow up around hard-working women. So when I say that the owner of The Dizz (formerly Dizzie Izzie’s) is the hardest working woman I’ve ever met, it means something! I live across the street from the Dizz, and I love it. It’s a great local spot and the owner has taken pride in the role of her restaurant in strengthening community ties, beautifying our neighborhood and enhancing our quality of life with the delicious smells emanating from her kitchen. My husband said that they were recently voted “Best Burger in Baltimore,” and I’d believe it. It’s the best I’ve ever had. I’m not a huge burger person, so I haven’t had alot to compare it to, but whenever I go, I’m fully satisfied. When guests come to town and insist on getting crabcakes, I send them to The Dizz and it’s never let us down (*Although I wouldn’t recommend the pizza...) The Dizz is a great corner bar with comfortable outdoor seating which is great in the summer, fireplace dining which is great homey touch in the winter time. Most patrons live within walking distance but there’s a few parking spots behind the restaurant for those who hate parallel parking. Most of the people from out of town who tumble into The Dizz, do so by accident--they come to the corner to see Charm City Cakes and when they’re disappointed that they can’t see Duff and the cast of “Ace of Cakes” they grab a bite at The Dizz as a consolation prize. **As a hint to anyone who wants to come to Baltimore to see the “Ace of Cakes” crew: come on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday when they’re usually delivering wedding cakes etc., grab a table at the front bar or outside on the patio of The Dizz and watch the cakes process into the various vans. :-) Service can be a bit slow, but no one goes to The Dizz in a hurry (it’s very “Baltimore” that way.) It’s one of our favorite spots to grab a beer and a burger and catch up with friends and I highly recommend it!
  3. What this place lacks in ambiance, it makes up for in bountiful, fresh and flavorful food (at a very reasonable price!) I’m an adventerous omnivore who walks past this cafe every day on my way to work---and boy is it tempting to stop in everyday! Sweet Sin Cafe has a menu that will satisfy anyone who has food allergies, vegans and vegetarians and hard core carnivores. My personal favorite is the cream of mushroom soup that’s got a bit of a coconut-curry flare to it. They serve breakfast, lunch ,and dinner and their specialty is gluten-free desserts. I know cupcakes are all the rage right now, but these cupcakes re-define cupcakes. I had an assortment of their cupcakes at my wedding and everyone loved them! My personal favorite is the Cherry Almond, but since it’s one of their special seasonal flavors it’s not always available. The Cookies n’ Cream, Carrot Cake, Caramel Apple and Chocolate Cheesecake cupcakes are all part of their regular line up that I highly recommend. Their portions are huge! Two people could split a cupcake. I love that I work a few blocks away from an independently owned restaurant where I can get a filling, nutritious lunch for about $3-4! When my husband and I go together, we’ll often split one of their platters--and we also love the tacos. It’s kind of an eclectic menu with mouth-watering channa masala, gf pizza and tacos among their many offerings--but they pull it off really well. It’s a good spot for people who appreciate honest-to- goodness GOOD food without any pretentious frills. The only thing I’d change about this place is the space. I wish the seats and tables were nicer and I wish it was easier to bring big groups to join me in this delicious food. There’s a coffee shop at the other end of the block (Charmington’s) that serves bad coffee and disappointing food--but they have a beautiful, comfy space and free wi-fi. I wish I could boot them down the block and promote Sweet Sin to their beautiful corner shop. Until I have that power, I’ll just keep stopping by on my way to or from work and support them one cupcake and a bowl of soup at a time.
  4. Favorite Baltimore Breakfast Spots (most of my favorite spots are all walking distance from each other in the northern part of the city): Ms. Shirley's on Cold Spring Lane (Irish Oatmeal with seasonal fruit!) Pete's Grill in Waverly (great to have fluffy warm pancakes before/after the farmer's market--but remember to bring cash to this no-frills establishment) One World Cafe in Charles Village (Incredible Fair trade coffee you can either enjoy on the couch, at the bar or seated at a table; great vegetarian and vegan options too) Gertrude's at the Baltimore Museum of Art--esp. pretty in the summer time in the sculpture garden (just a stones throw away from One World) Paper Moon Diner (Funky and delicious. I will never grow out of wanting milkshakes with breakfast!) Spoons in Fed Hill--best coffee I've ever had and the bananas foster french toast is pretty exceptional
  5. My recommendation to anyone who wants to try Blue Moon, is to go ahead and put your name on the list. Then, do yourself and your hungry crowd a favor by ordering a warm Cinnamon Roll to-go to eat while you wait. If it's not the best cinnamon roll you've ever had (and I'm willing to put good money on it that it will be), it'll at least tide you over for the long wait and give you a foretaste of the feast to come.
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