Cards @ Baltimore in August -- What Should I Know about Camden, Baltimore, etc?

[CardsFanBob]

Come on, really? A few blocks? It's not like he'd be stepping out of the DMZ or something. This is not The Wire, despite how many actual Baltimoreans seem to believe that.

If the man wants to cut loose and have some drinks, get OUT of the harbor. Go to Fells, go to Canton, go to Fed Hill (watch out for d-bags, though), go to Hampden, go to Station North. Go experience some interesting Baltimore places.

At this point, I think we'll try to hit up a bar or two in both Federal Hill and Fells. With the proximity of both to the park, it sounds very doable.

I'd recommend Woodberry Kitchen. You'll need a car to get there, but worth the trip. Great food with a nice wine list and far less expensive than Chinghiale and Charleston.

Thanks! That looks like a nice place.

I suppose I should ask about crabs... being in Baltimore and all. What's the place "you have to go to" for crabs?

[SticksandStones]

At this point, I think we'll try to hit up a bar or two in both Federal Hill and Fells. With the proximity of both to the park, it sounds very doable.

Thanks! That looks like a nice place.

I suppose I should ask about crabs... being in Baltimore and all. What's the place "you have to go to" for crabs?

I dont know about their crabs, but for seafood I highly recommend Mama's on a Halfshell in Canton. The muscles there are out of this world.

[FlipCup]

This. It's not that it's the DMZ, but there's no reason to put yourself at risk and I didn't say don't GO to those areas, I said I wouldn't walk to them. Those areas are all fine once you're there.

Lexington Market is scary at Noon on a sunny day :-). I almost hit people driving through that area all throughout the day because they wonder the streets with no regards for the cars.

[Mayor McCheese]

Hotel:

Four seasons Harbor East

Food:

Ouzo Bay

G & M -- For Crab Cakes only.

[schittenden]

Hotel:

Four seasons Harbor East

Food:

Ouzo Bay

G & M -- For Crab Cakes only.

Well, that will be a nice place to stay!

[srock]

I suppose I should ask about crabs... being in Baltimore and all. What's the place "you have to go to" for crabs?

You have no idea the tidal wave of opinions/rant/flamewar you have just begun

I'll start off by saying you want to bring a bushel to my house and I'll steam them properly. Everyone else's way is either wrong or subpar!

And my grandmother makes the best crab cakes, Tilghman Island FTW!!!

Note: I live 90 minutes from the city so do not actually come to my house.

[Going Underground]

The casino would be nice if you like that but I don't think it is supposed to open till late August or September.

http://www.casinohorseshoebaltimore.com/index.html

Circulator bus is free and now runs to Fells Point and Ft McHenry..Also up Chares Street. Runs till midnight on weekends.

http://www.charmcitycirculator.com/route/green-route

http://www.charmcitycirculator.com/

For something different really good Afghan food. Owned by Qayum Karzai, the elder brother of Afghan President Hamid Karzai. (Qayum Karzai is now running to replace his brother in April elections.)

http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2014-02-24/entertainment/bs-sc-helmand-review-20140224_1_helmand-afghan-restaurant-baltimore-restaurant

This place is open 24 hours weekends in Fells Point. Quirky,I think a little overrated but the Captain Crunch French Toast is different and has a Baltimore vibe, I know they are opening a location in Federal Hill ,nut not until around August 10th. Even on that Diners.Drive-Ins and Dives show. Even though most of those places are just ok.

http://bluemoonbaltimore.com/

[CardsFanBob]

Hotel:

Four seasons Harbor East

Food:

Ouzo Bay

G & M -- For Crab Cakes only.

We do pretty well, but I'm probably not going to stay at Four Seasons. I get stingy at some point. Plus, see we have gobs of Hilton points, so that will be our likely destination. Still, I appreciate your comment! And I'll keep those restaurants in mind!

You have no idea the tidal wave of opinions/rant/flamewar you have just begun

I'll start off by saying you want to bring a bushel to my house and I'll steam them properly. Everyone else's way is either wrong or subpar!

And my grandmother makes the best crab cakes, Tilghman Island FTW!!!

Note: I live 90 minutes from the city so do not actually come to my house.

So, you're saying I can't come to your house, but grandma's is wide open? You tell me the best time, and I'll bring the vino.

[CardsFanBob]

The casino would be nice if you like that but I don't think it is supposed to open till late August or September.

http://www.casinohorseshoebaltimore.com/index.html

Circulator bus is free and now runs to Fells Point and Ft McHenry..Also up Chares Street. Runs till midnight on weekends.

http://www.charmcitycirculator.com/route/green-route

http://www.charmcitycirculator.com/

For something different really good Afghan food. Owned by Qayum Karzai, the elder brother of Afghan President Hamid Karzai. (Qayum Karzai is now running to replace his brother in April elections.)

http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2014-02-24/entertainment/bs-sc-helmand-review-20140224_1_helmand-afghan-restaurant-baltimore-restaurant

This place is open 24 hours weekends in Fells Point. Quirky,I think a little overrated but the Captain Crunch French Toast is different and has a Baltimore vibe, I know they are opening a location in Federal Hill ,nut not until around August 10th. Even on that Diners.Drive-Ins and Dives show. Even though most of those places are just ok.

http://bluemoonbaltimore.com/

Thank you!

Are casinos a new thing popping up in Baltimore?

They're all over the damn place in St. Louis now. It's really been a newer thing over the last 10 years of so. But I will say... they are pretty darn nice.

[schittenden]

For something different really good Afghan food. Owned by Qayum Karzai, the elder brother of Afghan President Hamid Karzai. (Qayum Karzai is now running to replace his brother in April elections.)

I would second the recommendation of The Helmand. The baby pumpkin appetizer is fantastic.

[schittenden]

Thank you!

Are casinos a new thing popping up in Baltimore?

They're all over the damn place in St. Louis now. It's really been a newer thing over the last 10 years of so. But I will say... they are pretty darn nice.

Maryland, generally. Maryland Live, just down the road (and also built by Cordish), is a nice casino that is generally packed.

[Going Underground]

Wine Bar:

http://www.yelp.com/biz/v-no-wine-bar-baltimore

http://v-nowinebar.com/

[srock]

So, you're saying I can't come to your house, but grandma's is wide open? You tell me the best time, and I'll bring the vino.

Tilghman Island is 90 minutes from Baltimore yet a world away. Grandma is 94 and has been cooking bacon, crab cakes, and oysters in the same cast iron skillet since before the Oriole's escaped from St. Louis.

Now I'm going to hankering for crab cakes until the first catch comes out of the Choptank...

[LAOSfan]

I dont know about their crabs, but for seafood I highly recommend Mama's on a Halfshell in Canton. The muscles there are out of this world.

And the Orange Crush's there will put you and your wife right where you want to be. Mama's on the Half Shell was my favorite spot in Canton back when I lived there from 2001 to 2006.

[Going Underground]

Beer in Fells Point. This place has tons of beers. One of the biggest in the country.

http://www.maxs.com/