I visited Ash Bar for breakfast during my recent stay in Baltimore. I loved the art deco vibe and…read morebright lighting - it was a great place not only for a much-needed (hello jet lag) cup of coffee, but to spend some quality time on the ol' laptop while I waited for my breakfast order. There were lots of tempting things on the menu, but I ended up with my old fave: a 2-egg breakfast. Sometimes, you just need a couple of eggs, some toast, bacon, and potatoes to start the day. Am I right? My server was super friendly and the food came out hot and fast. I noticed they also have a very tempting pastry case which I'll plan to check out on my next visit! This is a great option if you're staying at the Ulysses - it's right next to the hotel lobby.

I've been to Blooms a bunch but never Ash Bar. I visited there for a listening party recently and…read moremostly what I thought was the place is waaay too dark. I could barely see my hands. Otherwise, I'd already eaten and had plenty to drink by the time I arrived here. I'll need to visit again for the full experience.

I really love this place! A group of my friends stopped here after Flower Mart in Mt. Vernon…read moreyesterday for a bite to eat. The space is dark and cozy. The food menu had a decent amount of variety but we all settled on the burger, which was delicious. The meat was juicy and the bun had a nice chewy texture. I had the super food salad as a side, which was also delicious. It had a kale base and an Asian/soy sauce dressing. I could've eaten another salad it was so good! The drinks were great quality too. The Amaro Daiquiri was my favorite. I also had a Frenchie, which was yummy. Service was solid as well. Can't wait to come back!

Sugarvale has the best happy hour! The Paloma is my fav and they have a lovely wine selection. Tess…read morebehind the bar keeps us happy!

Tried Akbar for takeout last night for the first time and I've gotta say, of all the Indian spots…read moreon Charles St, this is probably my least favorite. It's not that it was bad necessarily, other places nearby are just better in my opinion. We ordered two chicken tikka masalas, garlic naan, and paneer pakora. I was disappointed to see, upon returning home, that they only gave us one side of rice for two orders of chicken tikka. That seemed a little strange to me especially since each order of chicken tikka was almost $20. The sauce had nice flavor but the chicken was tough and didn't fall apart like others I've had in the past. I would've preferred butter chicken but couldn't find it on their menu - maybe I just overlooked it or they have it listed under another name? The paneer pakora was OK, the breading was super thick and not crispy enough. The mint cilantro chutney it came with was unexpectedly spicy. I can handle my spice but I've just never had green chutney have that much of a kick to it. I didn't try the naan but my boyfriend said he's had better. All together it was $60 which seemed a little steep for what we got. The inside is surprisingly cute though and they do offer a lunch buffet. Would I return? Probably not just given the other options in the area.

$15 dollar lunch buffet on a weekend? That's 3 stars of the 4 right there. But we happened upon…read morethis restaurant when we were in the area and stepped in for the lunch buffet. It wasn't an extensive offering but it had the classics. Chicken tikka masala, paneer saag,rice, pakora, etc. So it's both vegetarian and non vegetarian friendly. It was a little sad to see the place empty. In my opinion their lunch buffet is definitely worth checking out. Food tasted great and service was attentive.

This is a great place to go when you're "elevated". I think I would die happy if I ate this food on…read moremy death bed. For appetizers, we got Mantwo and Bowlawani- it was absolutely DEMOLISHED. Mantwo is basically afghan dumpling, and the filling was incredible savory and had a meaty texture. The was my favorite appetizer, stuffed with spiced potatoes, lentils, and chives/leeks from what I saw. The dipping sauce of yogurt and mint went amazing with it. For mains, we got the Lamb Lawand and Lamb loin chop. The lamb lawand was this savory rice dish- they served it with mushrooms and a side of beautifully seasoned spinach. It came as a stew that you were able to mix with your rice as you please. As for the lamb loin chop, it was incredibly tender- falling off the bone. Dessert was difficult, as I am deathly allergic to all nuts. My partner got the hazelnut chocolate cake, and from what I heard they rated it very highly. I got the afghan ice cream; the flavor were incredibly unique, with notes of cardamom, saffron and rose water. I usually have a problem with rose water in my desserts, as it ends up tasting overly flowery or soapy, but I think it was executed well. The toppings of dates, mangos, and figs went incredibly well with the flavors of the ice cream. My only complaint was the service being a bit slow, but at the time we went it was incredibly busy, and I don't blame the workers. Otherwise, this was a great place to go to for an elevated meal! Not TOO fancy, but not too casual either.

The wife and I finally made it to the Helmand. We got there right around 6 and got a spot right…read moreacross the street. When we walked in, we were sat in the very large dining area and our server came right over. The atmosphere definitely lends itself to a smart casual outfit vibe. Very cutesy!! We started off with the bowlani. It was a freshly gently fried samosa if I had to describe it. I enjoyed it very much. I wanted to try multiple items but for some reason wasn't very hungry so I went with the vegetarian aushuk and the mashawa soup. I also ordered the bread to dip in my soup. Everything was very tasty. The service was excellent and the overall vibe of the restaurant was pleasant. I'll be back for sure.

An eclectic space. My first time having pisco (a liquor)…read more Service was good. Sydney took care of us and answered any questions we had. Our food was tasty. We finished it lol. I'll be back

This place is really cool! Walking in you're greeted by fabulous decor, the whole first area has…read moremirrors and statues. It was a perfect stop after visiting the Walters that afternoon. We were greeted and sat quickly by the bartender, and ordered two delicious cocktails. Mine was the Passionfruit pisco sour, it was a little sweet but really good. We ordered a few things to share- the butter flute is a must try! The flavors are so interesting it's great to start. We also got the bacon fried rice which felt a little bland. The Tikka pizza was good but just messy! Overall I would recommend visiting!

The duck breast was immaculate followed by a stunning sunset view. Our waitress was so kind and…read moremade sure that we were taken care of. Great experience

It has been a minute since I have been to Topside. Perched on the 14th floor, Hotel Revival, this…read morerooftop restaurant has always been known for its views, sunny brunches and cozy dinners. Got together with a few friends for dinner during the holidays and it never disappoints. We stopped in on a Sunday, early evening around 5:30. It was pretty quiet so we were quickly seated at our table. Our server for the evening, Josh was phenomenal. Josh is pretty much knowledgeable about the entire menu and gave us wonderful recommendations from food to cocktails. And answered any questions that we had, I wound definitely sit in his section all the time. I highly recommend. Our table ordered a plethora of entrees, from the Chesapeake Cioppino( a seasfood stew with clams, mussels, rockfish, Maryland crab and fennel), a phenomenal dish and perfect for cold evenings. The Rockfish entree was really delicious and I was blown away with the crispy okra. Definitely a nice touch to the dish. It sits in a goan curry sauce, so delicious. You can never go wrong with their burger. The cracked pepper bacon along with the caramelized onion jam was really good on this burger and it was cooked perfectly, nice and juicy. We also had the Shenandoah lamb and the shrimp and grits, which were not pictured, my friends enjoyed those dishes as well. They have nice cocktail menu as well, all the cocktails are named after songs, such as Like a G6 for example. If you're in the Mount Vernon area of town, stop in and check them out. They also offer brunch and happy hour service as well. You won't be disappointed SYOY I

Stopped for a quick bite before dinner across the street. This place caught our attention with the…read morenice outdoor seating and live music. We got drinks, escargot, and a bread basket. It was good but not great, but just what we needed before dinner!

I was prepared to really like this place but it ends up falling flat even with such a simplistic…read moremenu. Nothing tasted bad per se but flavors didn't stand out very Bland just okay.

Not bad for a corner place to have some bites after drinking or a comedy show (like myself)…read more A huge menu for food and service is self order and you grab your own food. Seating is limited and it's pretty loud in here so -1 star on ambiance.

Ordered takeout and it was delicious. Hot things were hot, cold things were cold, silverware and…read morenapkins included, all in all, great experience. The blackened chicken on the salad was nicely seasoned and there were plenty of cucumbers and tomatoes too. The chicken noodle soup was hearty and delicious. It's definitely loud inside, so keep that in mind if you're going to stay to eat.

This is so overdue! This is the 3rd time we've been here. I like coming here every time I'm in…read moreBaltimore. One of my favorite things about this place is the fact that they let us choose where we want to sit and the window seat is always open! Another fav is their mimosas. Better than bottomless is a decent price and a decent number of juice options! The lemon ricotta pancakes are so so good! They have something for everyone on the menu. We also love their avocado toast. Service is always attentive and friendly. The ambience is nice. The music isn't too loud and the temperature is perfect.

Union Hill Kitchen & Craft Bar has all the components of a restaurant you want. Excellent customer…read moreservice, amazing food, and they truly cater to their guests. I actually found Union Hill while planning my friend's 40th birthday dinner from another state, and from the moment I reached out, everything just flowed. I inquired about hosting a dinner and one of the owners, Matt, got back to me within a day. From there, the planning felt effortless. He answered all my questions, stayed in communication, and really helped bring the whole vision together. We had close to 30 people for the dinner in one of their private dining areas, and when I say the staff was impeccable... they were ON IT. My friend had no idea where she was going, so this was a full surprise. Once we gave the staff the green light, they were ready and immediately started accommodating everyone. Everything just flowed from there. We did family-style appetizers, which I loved because everyone got to try a little bit of everything. Everything was flavorful and came out at the perfect pace. For my entrée, I had the salmon and it was so good. And listen... I hosted the whole thing, ate there that night, AND still had leftovers to take home. That's always a win. They were also super accommodating leading up to the event. I was able to drop off the cake and cake pops the evening before, and I was even able to decorate the private dining area, which made everything feel really personal. What could have easily been a stressful experience ended up feeling seamless. The restaurant atmosphere is beautiful. The private dining area worked perfectly for our group, and they even have an upstairs outdoor area as well as a downstairs outdoor space, which I didn't get to experience this time but definitely want to the next time I go back. I'm so grateful I came across Union Hill Kitchen & Craft Bar. It made such a special occasion even better.

A 3.5 but rounding up for local. Honestly, I hate buffets, but I did decently enjoy this lunch that…read moreI went to without understanding what I was doing. I had never tried Kumari in the past so I was excited to say something new and then learned upon sitting down that they offer buffet lunches on the weekends for about $18 all in. The service was really spectacular considering, and the tea was really delightful. Mango Lassi was too sweet. The space is quite large and they have seating on both sides of the restaurant. This is a no-frills restaurant and sometimes you have to grab silverware and napkins yourself but with two people working there and a restaurant full of people I thought the service was great. If you like a buffet, then I would very much recommend this place for you for Indian / Nepalese food.

My friends and I used to come here pretty frequently when I was a graduate student at Hopkins…read more Vaguely remember the food being great, and I used to look forward to the Masala chai. Came back for a weekend to show my husband around and thought it would be a good idea to check this place out again after so many years. Maybe the chef has changed or maybe my 25 year old had low standards - but the food wasn't good at all. Everything tasted just.. sweet. However, chai is still good and kheer wasn't too bad either. Still giving it 3 stars for all the good memories associated with it.