Chill is the mission. Maryland’s first kava bar spans three levels, café, lounge, and retro-gaming haven, all fueled by kava and botanical mocktails that feel like a vibe shift in a cup.
Chill is the mission. Maryland’s first kava bar spans three levels, café, lounge, and retro-gaming haven, all fueled by kava and botanical mocktails that feel like a vibe shift in a cup.
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.
Charles Village is spicing things up. Lao Sze Chuan serves Sichuan with swagger, dumplings that melt in your mouth, Kung Pao chicken with a kick, and a whole roasted sea bass that arrives like a showpiece.
Part Sicilian pizzeria, part café, part sunshine-and-picnic-table situation, Doppio hits all the right notes. The arancini are cheesy perfection and the plain slice? Surprisingly profound. Sometimes less really is more.
The ghost of Blue Hill Tavern has been reincarnated into a sleek, modern American tavern with major date-night vibes. Union Hill is plating up steak frites, tuna tartare, and a shrimp “noodle” ceviche with spicy citrus broth that’s just the right amount of extra. Also, weekend brunch is available. Pro-tip: Add ice cream to your French toast.
