Baltimore


Baltimore is the largest city in Maryland located within the Chesapeake Bay with an interesting history. During the War of 1812, Francis Scott Key wrote the Star Spangled Banner after witnessing the bombardment by the British of Fort McHenry. Today, Fort McHenry is a museum where you can learn about its significance in the Baltimore area. Around the Inner Harbor, you will find no shortage of seafood restaurants, but many other cuisine options are also abundant. Baltimore is also just a short drive from Washington, D.C., which makes day trips to the nation’s capital easy.

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Iconic Neighborhoods

Fells Point:

Fells Point is a waterside neighborhood located along the north shore of the Baltimore Harbor that has been home to many different immigrant populations over the years. The community is a tourist attraction situated along the shoreline and Main Street is full of small shops, inns, and local restaurants. Cobblestone streets near the main square give the Fells Point neighborhood a sense of history that makes exploring this neighborhood exciting. With more bars than any other area in Baltimore, Fells Point is also home to many great restaurants that offer food delivery.

Hampden:

Located on the North side of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University is located just east of this vibrant neighborhood. Hampden is home to the annual HonFest festival, a festival dedicated to Baltimore lifestyle and common “hon” greeting residents use, that draws thousands of visitors each year. 36th Street, known as The Avenue, is the neighborhood’s main avenue and is home to many of the areas local shops and restaurants. Vintage diners and cocktail bars are abundant in Hampden as well as many art galleries.

Baltimore Cuisine

Soft Shell Crab

Popular along the eastern seaboard, Soft Shell Crab is a Baltimore specialty. Soft Shell Crab is the term for when the crabs are harvested right after it has shed its hard outer shell. Lacking a hard shell, the crab can be more easily cooked and consumed. More of the crab can be eaten because the shell doesn't have to be cracked. Soft Shell Crab can be prepared different ways, and typical methods include grilled, deep fried, or sauteed. Order this dish from these great Baltimore restaurants: LP Steamers and Phillips Seafood.

Pit Beef

A specialty around the Baltimore area, Pit Beef is a popular dish in the city named after Lord Baltimore. Traditionally prepared over a charcoal fire, Pit Beef is made by cooking the top round pieces of beef over the fire. What makes the cooking technique different than barbecue is that the meat is cooked very quickly, not slow cooked. Often used in sandwiches, the meat is then sliced thinly, and sometimes horseradish is added to the meal. Hopkins Beef House is a great restaurant option where you can get this Baltimore dish delivered.

Crab Cakes

Another seafood dish, Crab Cakes are a popular dish in Baltimore and across the United States. It is made by combining whatever ingredients desired into a small, biscuit-sized shape. Usual ingredients such as bread crumbs, eggs, lemon juice, mayonnaise, onions, and seasonings are combined with the crab meat before shaping them. They can be sauteed, broiled, grilled, or even deep fried in some cases. Vince’s Crab House and Jimmy’s Famous Seafood are just a couple of places in Baltimore where you can have this delicious dish delivered to your door.