Hampden – Baltimore Magazine https://www.baltimoremagazine.com The Best of Baltimore Since 1907 Wed, 12 Feb 2025 21:57:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Hampden – Baltimore Magazine https://www.baltimoremagazine.com 32 32 Birroteca https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/directory/restaurant/birroteca/ Thu, 20 Mar 2014 12:24:00 +0000 https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/?post_type=listing&p=13239 Persevere to find this tucked-away spot in a beautifully restored millhouse. The stone-fired pizzas and pastas are terrific. But you don’t want to miss the selection of tempting crudos, salumi, and cheeses either.

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In addition to its claim-to-fame bourbon collection, this pit palace is known for its Southern comfort foods. The menu is full of classic dishes with a hometown twist (think Zeke’s Coffee-rubbed brisket and smoked bratwurst made with Union Craft Brewing’s Anthem golden ale). Sides like loaded baked potato salad, four-cheese mac-and- cheese, and Chesapeake “pickleback” coleslaw, are also plentiful.

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]]> Dylan’s Oyster Cellar https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/directory/restaurant/dylans-oyster-cellar/ Tue, 13 Feb 2018 16:23:45 +0000 https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/?post_type=listing&p=13011 At this Hampden corner spot, master shucker Dylan Salmon offers his takes on seafood shack classics and midcentury American cuisine. Start your meal with raw oysters on the half shell or a hearty oyster stew before digging in to entrees including a green chili cheeseburger, or the signature butterflied rainbow trout with brown butter sauce.

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]]> La Cuchara https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/directory/restaurant/la-cuchara/ Thu, 17 Mar 2016 12:32:00 +0000 https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/?post_type=listing&p=13119 Continued]]> Chef Ben Lefenfeld delivers a rotating menu inspired by the Basque region of France and Spain in this revamped industrial space featuring a 40-seat bar and open kitchen. Enjoy a wide array of affordable pinxtos (bite-sized tasting dishes) and small plates, as well as heartier entrees such as duck magret, porcini-crusted New York strip steak, and lamb loin with crispy sage.

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]]> The Food Market https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/directory/restaurant/the-food-market/ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 14:50:00 +0000 https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/?post_type=listing&p=13185 Chef/co-owner Chad Gauss is making a mark with his value-driven comfort cuisine. After only being open a year, OpenTable chose it as one of the “Top 100 Hot Spot Restaurants in the United States” for 2013.

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]]> True Chesapeake Oyster Co. https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/directory/restaurant/true-chesapeake-oyster-co/ Thu, 28 Jul 2022 16:21:49 +0000 https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/?post_type=listing&p=122897 Wicked Sisters https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/directory/restaurant/wicked-sisters/ Fri, 03 Mar 2017 15:11:00 +0000 https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/?post_type=listing&p=13048 Continued]]> Named after his wife, Lori, and sister-in-law Carrie Podles (both co-owners), Charlie Gjerde’s newest dining destination focuses on fine-tuned tavern fare, including a bleu cheese wedge salad, crispy fried Old Bay wings, and the overstuffed “insanity” burger topped with cheddar, onion rings, sriracha bacon, and shishito peppers. Be sure to save room for decadent desserts like wine ice cream and classic Smith Island cake.

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]]> Woodberry Kitchen https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/directory/restaurant/woodberry-kitchen/ Thu, 20 Mar 2014 12:31:00 +0000 https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/?post_type=listing&p=13198 Chef/co-owner Spike Gjerde is practically a household name in these parts. His exacting and innovative way with local products never fails to excite diners in the haute-rustic restored mill. It’s one of the hottest reservations in town.

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