Hampden has gone full-on island pub. Chamorro cuisine (that’s Guam, baby) meets English tavern in a moody, fireplace-lit space that’s giving cozy-luxe. Must-tries: shrimp + corn cakes and the katsu-drenched tomahawk pork chop. You’ll feel like royalty.
Little Italy, but make it chic. Sisu is part bar, part bottle shop, where natural wines meet charcuterie, tinned fish, and a negroni flight that could turn any night into a story.
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.
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.
Okay, it’s not technically Baltimore – but it’s worth the drive. Located inside a restored monastery, this restaurant turns local ingredients into edible art. Funnel cake beet salad, dry-aged steak, warm cookies – need I say more?
