Duck Duck Goose

NYC flavor meets Baltimore hustle. This Black and woman-owned deli is stacking chopped cheese, vegan-friendly bites, and pantry goods that’ll make you rethink the corner store sandwich game.

Chef Chris Amendola takes farm-to-table to the vineyard. Parked at Black Ankle, his food truck serves roasted chicken, sourdough focaccia with ricotta and peaches, and fresh seasonal salads, all best enjoyed with a glass of rosé and mountain views.

From viral videos to Patapsco Avenue, Chef Rock’s brick-and-mortar is bringing the heat. Crab cakes, crack and cheese, lamb chops, and wings boldly billed as slap yo ass but then pat you on the back.

Hampden loves a carb, and À Demain delivers. From bulgogi melts to croiffles (yep, croissant-waffle hybrids), this tiny café proves great things come in small packages.