{"id":51926,"date":"2016-12-08T17:01:50","date_gmt":"2016-12-08T23:01:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/?p=51926"},"modified":"2017-10-03T22:16:55","modified_gmt":"2017-10-04T03:16:55","slug":"5-ways-baltimore-taking-bite-dcs-food-scene","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2016\/12\/5-ways-baltimore-taking-bite-dcs-food-scene\/","title":{"rendered":"5 ways Baltimore is taking a bite out of DC’s food scene"},"content":{"rendered":"

Baltimore often gets a bad rap. But there\u2019s much more to this Mid-Atlantic city than what you\u2019ve seen on The Wire<\/em> and the evening news. Like many historically blue collar towns, Baltimore\u2019s food scene is picking up steam. And while its stodgier neighbor, Washington, D.C.<\/a>, is currently sopping up all the culinary accolades (both Zagat and Bon App\u00e9tit<\/em>, among others, named it 2016’s top food city), the hearty cuisine in Baltimore<\/a> is incredibly delicious, giving what you\u2019ll find roaming the corporate streets of DC a run for its big wad of money.<\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong> 6 Washington, DC hotels with impressive presidential links<\/a><\/p>\n

So why dine among boring politicos and the Beltway elite when you can chow down with the friendly and funky denizens of Charm City? Here are five reasons why you should hop on the next Baltimore-bound Bolt Bus for a weekend food-fest.<\/p>\n

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Crab cakes at Miss Shirley’s Cafe | Photo courtesy of @thekitchenstudiocs<\/p><\/div>\n

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  1. Crab cakes
    \n<\/strong> Need we say more? For jumbo lump crab cakes done right\u2014fluffy with very little filler and broiled to golden brown perfection, never fried\u2014head to Oprah’s beloved Baltimore eatery, the boat-shaped     Captain James Landing<\/strong><\/a> in Canton; Miss Shirley\u2019s Cafe<\/strong><\/a>, a folksy brunch and lunch spot at the Inner Harbor; and Gertrude\u2019s<\/strong><\/a>, John Shields\u2019s famed restaurant at the Baltimore Museum of Art.<\/p>\n

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    Photo courtesy of R. House<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    1. F<\/strong>ood markets<\/strong>
      \nA grocery and takeout staple since 1782,       Lexington Market<\/strong><\/a> boasts over 100 food and produce vendors (its Mary Mervis Deli makes one of the best shrimp salad sandwiches in town). Ushering in a new era of food halls is R. House<\/strong><\/a>, a 50,000-square-foot historic warehouse in the artsy Remington nabe. The hall offers 12,000 square feet of open seating and showcases ten chef-driven food and drink concepts, including Stall 11<\/strong> (vegan and vegetarian), ARBA<\/strong> (Mediterranean) and Ground & Griddled<\/strong> (breakfast).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      Find the pink flamingo and you’ve found CafeHon | Photo courtesy of @Michelewiesen<\/p><\/div>\n

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      1. Hopping Hampden
        \n<\/strong>Welcome to Bawlmer, hon. This working class north Baltimore neighborhood has come a long way since local hero John Waters filmed the original Hairspray<\/em> there in 1988. Located on the mom-and-pop retail strip affectionately called \u201cThe Avenue,\u201d         The Food Market<\/strong><\/a> is a modern foodie hangout helmed by award-winning chef Chad Gauss that focuses on approachable yet creative comfort food. For even more diet-be-damned grub, check out Caf\u00e9 Hon<\/strong><\/a>\u2014where diners can feast on Thanksgiving dinner fixins\u2019 (turkey breast, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, green beans) year round.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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        Woodberry Kitchen | Photo courtesy of @saejro<\/p><\/div>\n

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        1. A booming farm to table movement<\/strong>
          \nHailed as one of Baltimore\u2019s best restaurants, chef-owner Spike Gjerde\u2019s rustic           Woodberry Kitchen<\/strong><\/a> features the best seasonal ingredients from local growers of the Chesapeake. The Hampden hot spot even draws Washingtonians with next level comfort food dishes like oyster stew and cast iron chicken and biscuit. Other culinary winners with sustainable and locally sourced cuisine are Encantada<\/strong><\/a> at the American Visionary Art Museum,\u00a0and Fleet Street Kitchen<\/strong><\/a>, both in downtown Baltimore.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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          Union Craft Brewing | Photo courtesy of @stearnsl13<\/p><\/div>\n

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          1. A brewing craft beer scene<\/strong>
            \nMedia darling             Union Craft Brewing<\/strong><\/a> is the go-to pub in Hampden for local beers like Duckpin Pale Ale (a Baltimore original) and Old Pro (a summer seasonal German-style wheat beer), as well as grub from Baltimore\u2019s finest food trucks. Additional hometown favorites include Canton\u2019s Of Love and Regret<\/strong><\/a>, known for its rare imports, wine and cider; and the legendary Fell\u2019s Point watering hole, Max\u2019s Taphouse<\/strong><\/a>, home to Maryland\u2019s largest beer selection with over 100 drafts, several hand-pumped cask ales and 1,200 bottles.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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