Baltimore’s latest slogan is “Baltimore- Get in on it.” Precisely what one is supposed to ‘get in on’ is left up to the beholder. The slogan has not met with universal approval. One city councilwomen asked in confusion, “Get in on what?” Well, one thing you can get in on Baltimore’s very own Restaurant Week. From July 24th -28th you can eat a set dinner for $30, including a choice of appetizer, entree and desert. Some restaurants have a lunch option, while others offer the deal through the 30th.
In Washington, DC restaurant week is met with considerable fanfare, as gastronomes flock to enjoy expensive food at a comparatively cheap price. The whole idea is to present the opportunity to eat beyond one’s means without the financial repercussions, to get a true taste of the wonder and variety of food available in the city.
Baltimore’s exclusion and inclusion of certain restaurants is therefore of considerable confusion. Restaurants like Unos Chicago Grill, Café Hon (where one could theoretically eat $30 worth of food, if one’s arteries lasted that long), Mother’s Federal Hill Grill (according to their menu, a normal meal would be considerable below $30) and Red Maple (primarily known as a local bar and club) are surprises.
At the same time, some of Baltimore’s favorites are missing- I am looking at you, Brewer’s Art, the Bicycle, Sashas, and Charleston. However, I definitely advise on getting in on a number of the offering, including Sotto Sopra, Saffron, Petite Louis Bistro, Tio Pepe and Obrycki’s. More information is available at http://www.baltimorerestaurantweek.com/.