“Eat” listings
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Miss Shirley’s Food Truck
Baltimore’s beloved breakfast and lunch spot is taking its food on the road with a roving truck serving hearty portions of pancakes, sandwiches and sides like fried green tomatoes and sweet potato fries with mango ketchup. Check it's Twitter feed (@missshirleys) to find out where it is. $ (09/2011)
missshirleysccafe.com
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Haute Dog Carte
This stationary food truck brings a taste of summer to Mt. Washington, elevating the common hot dog with its “fabulous franks.” Fancy toppings include homemade bacon marmalade or tomato and onion jam, and they perfectly complement the juicy quarter-pound black Angus dogs. $ (08/2011)
6070 Falls Rd
410-608-3500
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Gypsy Queen Café Food Truck
Canton residents lamented the loss of Helen’s Garden— that is until the former owners and chefs took to the streets in a food truck to sell sliders, sandwiches, tacos and specials like the Gypsy Cone, a warm waffle cone stuffed with mac and cheese and bacon sprinkles. $ (06/2011)
gypsyqueencafe.com
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Centro Tapas Bar
Fill up on small plates of Latin American and Spanish finger foods in Federal Hill. Authentic treats include cachapas (sweet corn pancakes), paella and a selection of well-chosen cheeses and charcuterie. Sample some of the goods for a discounted $3 on Tuesdays. $$ (06/2011)
1444 Light St
443-869-6871
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Midnite Confection’s Cupcakery
Satisfy your sweet tooth at this fancy Federal Hill cupcake shop, where flavors range from tart lemon-lime to rich bourbon-Madagascar vanilla. After-hours treats feature delicious alcohol-spiked frosting and fillings. $ (03/2011)
1051 S Charles St
410-727-1010
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Hamilton Tavern
Don't hesitate to top the Crosstown Burger with a fried egg and "sticky-spicy" bacon; they complement the local beef and horseradish cheddar. The no-reservation policy gives you time to sit at the bar and enjoy dirt-cheap happy hour prices from 4:30pm to 6:30pm and again from 10pm until closing. Closed Tuesdays. $$ (03/2011)
5517 Harford Rd
410-426-1930
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Tatu
With its sultry red décor and dreamy overhead lanterns, this pan-Asian spot offers an escape for downtown's suit-and-tie crowd. Start with a Blushing Geisha cocktail (raspberry sake, Grand Marnier, fresh lime and Chambord) before digging into platters of sushi and classic Chinese comfort food. $$$ (03/2011)
614 Water St
410-244-7385
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LIQUID EARTH
It’s easy to stick to your resolution at this vegetarian-friendly Fell’s Point spot with a healthy Chipwich—an open-faced everything bagel sandwich piled high with cheese, baked tofu and tomatoes—alongside a sprout salad and a shot of puréed wheatgrass and apples. $ (01/2011)
1626 Aliceanna St
410-276-6606
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JD’S SMOKEHOUSE BAR & GRILL
Bar food meets comfort food at this barbecue joint and watering hole known for its signature brisket sandwiches and smoked pulled pork. Order a side of baked beans and seasoned fries to round out your Southern bliss. $$ (01/2011)
3000 O’Donnell St
410-675-4029
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THE CHAMELEON CAFÉ
Tucked away in a Lauraville rowhome, this homey restaurant is known for seasonal specialties and classic preparations like tomato aspic and house-made charcuterie, paired with carefully-chosen wines or German specialty brews. $$$$ (01/2011)
4341 Harford Rd
410-254-2376
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VINO ROSINA
Former Top Chef contestant Jesse Sandlin showcases her culinary chops with small plates like mussels with tomato and sambuca and entrées including crispy duck leg and rabbit-stuffed cannelloni. $$$ (11/2010)
507 S Exeter St
410-528-8600
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BERTHA’S MUSSELS
Bertha’s serves plenty of great food, including a delectably overstuffed shrimp-salad sandwich, broiled seafood and huge, threeegg omelets for brunch. But the main draw is a heaping pot of mussels steamed with garlic butter or Guinness. $$ (09/2010)
734 S Broadway
410-327-5795
berthas.com
