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    Culinary Architecture

    5.0 (41 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    A picture of said backyard patio.

    I first came here with my family on a trip to our grandparents house. This shop is a local gem, with the most hospitable staff I've ever met. The food is amazing too, with a large selection of wines and sandwiches. They let us eat food from a different restaurant in their backyard patio. If you are in the area, or just want a nice day in Baltimore, then come down to this amazing store for yourself!

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    Austin G.

    If you're a foodie, Culinary Architecture is worth a visit. Located in Pigtown (an area worth exploring), this market has interesting finds from pastries like roasted grape and cheese danishes to a shelf of hot sauces. The bakery is in the front with frozen goods in the back and dry goods in between. If they don't have it, ask the friendly workers and they'll let you know if they plan to carry it. They can't be stumped!

    Alise G.

    Culinary Architecture is a true gem in Washington Village. A gourmet grocery store/ deli that promotes function, conservation, and high-quality goods crafted by makers from around the world. Sylvia (one of the owners) always provides amazing recommendations, customer service and overall a blessing to the community. She even gave me a reusable grocery bag for my shopping. The food selection is definitely out of my comfort level, but I always enjoy my purchase. Sylvia put me on the rosemary lamb sausage, highly recommend if you are a lamb lover like myself. I love the honey and cheese selections as well. They carry my favorite ice cream brand, Jeni's. When you visit DO NOT park at the dollar general parking lot or you will be towed!

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    Suzanne L.

    I was introduced to Culinary Archetecture and Silva who runs the store. By the myriad of treats, sauces, fancy ingredients (yes, saffron) and some amazing treats, you know you've come to the right place to discuss recipes and to buy. I sampled a cakey buttery madeleine with a surprise chocolate mousse filling. Going through the contents of the store could take days. Ask Silva about how to use various sauces and ingredients. She caters and knows tons of recipes. Come here for the odd ingredient you may not find anywhere else.

    Autumn Sky B.

    What a gem! The owner was personable, friendly, & knowledgeable about speciality foods. There were so many unique products from around the world (as well as around the corner) and I could have spent hours here. She recommended a local creamery plant based ice cream, Cajou, & it was the best I've ever tasted. Highly recommend stopping in!

    Biscuit with hummus, feta, cucumber
    Keera G.

    This place is such a cool find! I can't believe I haven't stopped by here before. I got a biscuit and cookie to go. I got the vegetarian biscuit with hummus, cucumbers, and feta cheese. It was so big and so delicious. There was a ton of hummus on it (which is a good thing in my opinion since I love hummus). I had a hard time picking a dessert because all the options looked amazing. I ended up going with the oatmeal cookie. It was crunchy on the outside, and gooey on the inside. The owner was also very friendly. She greeted us when we came in, and told us a lot about the food. I will definitely be back again to try more food!

    Personable staff, quality selection and unique. Something for everyone especially if you have a bit of taste and class.

    Market and deli cafe. It wide variety of foodie items available at very reasonable cost.
    Vincent P.

    Very excited to have Culinary Architecture join the cadre of great businesses in Pigtown! If you are in Baltimore and have not ventured into Southwest Baltimore and explored Pigtown, here is the perfect excuse!! This is quality you'd expect at Baltimore's best foodie hangouts at half the price! Silva and Piper have created masterpiece of a deli café market. Culinary Architecture is small but packed with fantastic baked goods, fresh foods, pickled delights, and a rotating menu of truly fantastic culinary creations. My husband and I today had pork Po'boys, sausage roll, chocolate cookie nd ginger beer for lunch. At $29, the quality exceeded our expectations and was truly a great value. Seriously. No questions asked. Remington and Hamden food scenes need to watch out because Culinary Architecture is putting Pigtown on the map!

    Tyler C.

    This place is amazing! Everything so wholesome, fresh, from scratch and unique. Such a quaint and homey feel like I'm in a chef's pantry. The owner is always so nice and extremely helpful with recommendations regarding the menu as well as the different items for sale in the store such as the different cultural sauces. 10/10 recommend :)

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