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My Top Baltimore Recs

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My favorite Baltimore Go-To places. These are the places I always recommend to anybody visiting in and around Baltimore
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Restaurants to Enjoy

My favorite restaurants in and around the Baltimore area.
 
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They have great happy hour deals, awesome selection of pizza(duck duck goose is my fave, cocktails are wonderful and the wine selection is great.
Birroteca
 
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Second best to New York bagels. They have a chocolate chip bagel that is great for a sweet treat in the morning. But if you love spice, the jalapeño cream cheese is amazing
THB Bagelry & Deli
 
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Missed having this until recently as they finally opened in MD. Used to go in NYC on a regular basis. The create your own with grilled chicken is always my favorite go to. I love being able to make up my own salad or even a nice wrap. I go at least 1...
Chopt Creative Salad Co.
 
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My son loves the flavors! If you see the truck you get to pick the flavors yourself. It’s fun and tasty
Kona Ice of Annapolis
 
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They have some of the best coffee. Their breakfast plates are so filling. Their eggs with toast and sausage is my go to
Garden and Grounds Bistro
 
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We love dinner here! The cocktails, wine options and the menu itself is so good. Salmon with risotto with a side of Brussels sprouts was to die for
Mad Chef Kitchen & Bar
 
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My fave local spot for a good cup of coffee and pastry. They have a pistachio baklava croissant that is to die for!
Kneads Bakeshop & Café
 
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Talk about an Italian marketplace! The butcher is from Italy, the items on the shelves are imported from Italy, the cocktails and beers and wine are inspired by Italy and they have good pizza, great hot and cold subs, plus their dinner menu is ever c...
Scittino’s Italian Marketplace
 
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They have lots of Kpots around but this is our favorite spot by us! Their pork belly is always tender and seasoned so well. Lots of meat and veggie options. Clean and kind staffed. Make sure you are hungry!
KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
 
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I love the ramen and sushi rolls here! I always have to take my ramen home because I indulge so much on sushi and apps. I recommend asking for extra spicy if you enjoy spicy ramen.
Akira Ramen
 
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They have a great selection of pastries and variety of coffee! I love coming here for brunch or just to get a cup of coffee.
Garden and Grounds Bistro
 
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One of the first places we tried when we moved to Maryland. The food is always good and consistent, the staff are so friendly, the specials are always delicious. We enjoy the atmosphere. And the brunch is so good. French toast is my fave for brunch
Mt. Washington Tavern

Museums

Our favorite museums or museum type places to visit.
 
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In the Inner Harbor near Fed Hill and it is honestly my fave hands on museum. You get to see dinosaurs, learn about bubbles and so much more. My son could live in here if they let him. They always have fun family activities. Great place to visit for ...
Maryland Science Center
 
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One of my favorite aquariums. Stingrays, sharks, fish and even sloths!! In the heart of Baltimore Harbor
National Aquarium

Breweries to Indulge

Favorite places to grab a beer and hang out with friends or your significant other for a good time.
 
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Employee owned brewery! They always have an event going on and always supports local. I love the ever changing beer options and they have food so you don’t have to bring your own snacks(unless you want to). The outdoor seating is great when it isn’t ...
Union Craft Brewing
 
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First location in America and closest to Ireland we are going to get in baltimore!
Guinness Open Gate Brewery
 
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They have some nice ciders on tap and great beer on tap. They are kid friendly with seating outside and inside. Lots of parking.
Monument City Brewing Company

Favorite Local Farms

We love pick your own farms! We have a nice family day picking fruit or veggies and then create a dessert or dish with said foods. These are our favorite spots.
 
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We love pick your own days! Plus the farm has a free petting zoo and playground along with a market
Baugher's Orchards & Farm
 
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Great farm for family fun especially during their festivals.
Weber's Cider Mill Farm Inc

Playgrounds for Kiddos

Fun playgrounds for the kiddos to get that energy out! Fun themes and lots to do.
 
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Nice trails and a tire playground! It is such a cool idea. Kids love it.
Hilton Tire Park
 
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It’s a storybook playground built when a young girl was taken too soon by cancer. Built for kids of all types. Built by donations. The fence along the playground has names of those who donated and it is so cute
Angel Park in Perry Hall, MD
 
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No really Baltimore but it is just a 20 min drive from northern Baltimore. They have lots of parking, places to sit for us parents, lots of play equipment for kids of all ages and a walking path. Even have a small restroom in case you need to go pott...
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Coffee Shops

My favorite coffee spots for a nice boost of energy or just to relax and get some work done
 
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Love coming here. Different part of Baltimore, relaxing atmosphere, great staff and did I mention they roast their own coffee?!? They have great tasting lattes for every season. Their gingerbread spiced latte is my favorite around the holidays
Ceremony Coffee Roasters - Mt. Vernon
 
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Jalapeño danish(sweet and slightly spicy) is my favorite treat to go with their cold brew or latte! I also say try the pistachio baklava! It is so good. They have such a great variety in pastries along with coffee options for everybody. Indoor and ou...
Kneads Bakeshop & Café