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\u201cGood morning, Baltimore! Every day\u2019s like an open door!\u201d OK, OK, the city of Baltimore is probably tired of hearing the \u201cHairspray\u201d soundtrack on loop, but it doesn\u2019t make the sentiment any less true. The foodie scene has really opened its doors to new ideas, new ventures, and new flavors in recent years. See what \u201cCharm City\u201d brings to the plate when you experience Baltimore\u2019s Restaurant Week.<\/span><\/p>\n

What to expect during Restaurant Week in Baltimore<\/strong><\/p>\n

Baltimore\u2019s food scene was once limited to Chesapeake Bay tastes, but that\u2019s no longer the case. While seafood-infused menus are still a staple of many restaurants, chefs have been playing with bold new compositions and spice profiles in the past decade. Why not experience it for yourself, and brace your taste buds for over 100 restaurants offering fixed menus during the event.<\/p>\n

Sites between bites<\/strong><\/p>\n

When people think of Baltimore, MD they typically think of two things: the Harbor and HBO\u2019s \u201cThe Wire.\u201d Luckily, there\u2019s more to the city than boats and Omar Little. Baltimore is where Frances Scott Key wrote \u201cThe Star Spangled Banner,\u201d where director John Waters got his start, and where radical art continues to impress at the American Visionary Art Museum. See how the city\u2019s neighborhoods influence its creative dishes with sites between bites.<\/p>\n

Morning<\/strong><\/p>\n

What do you get when you combine the zaniness of John Waters, the creativity of local artists, and the intellect of John Hopkins University? A neighborhood like Hampden. Spend some time walking on \u201cThe Avenue,\u201d the stretch of 36th<\/sup> Street that\u2019s home to a number of art galleries, yoga studios, wine bars, and clothing boutiques. Unsurprisingly, the food also has a bit of eccentricity to it. Walk into a top restaurant like Alchemy, which conjures up unique flavors on the regular. Try out the jalapeno hummus with vegetable confetti, or dive into the angel fire chicken, served with pickled red onions and smoked goat cheese. Next, check out Alizee, one of the best restaurants in Baltimore, and order the fruit-inspired soup du jour, or the tri-color tortellini tossed with pesto blackened meat.<\/p>\n

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Afternoon<\/strong><\/p>\n

Want an afternoon of pirates, boats, and ghosts during Restaurant Week in Baltimore? Make your way to the Fell\u2019s Point neighborhood, where ships like Baltimore clippers got their start and many of the buildings were once pubs, bordellos, and boarding houses. Take a ghost tour, hop on a replica pirate ship, and watch the waves lap at the shore. When you\u2019re ready to lap up some salty treats, head into Riptide by the Bay for some fried local oysters, made with buttermilk crust and served with a sesame aioli dipping sauce. Or give Louisiana Restaurant a try, and bite down on the beer-battered fish and chips served with apple cider slaw.<\/p>\n

Night<\/strong><\/p>\n

End your evening with a bang. Baltimore\u2019s Inner Harbor is the most recognizable neighborhood in the city, so swing by the Maryland Science Center and the National Aquarium, or just linger on the docks, watching the boats float by. Toast to an evening well spent with a visit to Bistro 300 and order their crispy calamari, shrimp and bay scallop pappardelle, with the flourless chocolate cake to top it off. Looking for red meat? Go to Morton\u2019s The Steakhouse, a local staple, and order the baked five onion soup, double-cut pork chop, and frosty key lime pie.<\/p>\n

Viewfinder tip: Inner Harbor is the most popular area of the city, so make reservations ahead of time for dinner.<\/span><\/p>\n

The nitty gritty<\/strong><\/p>\n

See what all the buzz is about during Baltimore\u2019s Restaurant Week. The event lasts from July 24th<\/sup> through August 2nd<\/sup>, with most neighborhoods participating.<\/p>\n

Foodies still regard Baltimore as a hidden gem on the national scene, so check it out before the rest of the country rushes in to see it for themselves.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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