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Federal Hill and South Baltimore, part V

This installment of our walking tour through Federal Hill and South Baltimore is going to meander a bit more than usual. There are several more notable restaurants left in the area, but unlike the others I’ve written about, these are a bit farther apart. But they are worth visiting and definitely worth a mention. The […]

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Chicken at Iron Rooster In Baltimore Maryland

Spotlight On: Iron Rooster

The desire for a perfectly poached egg at any time of the day is reaching critical mass, possibly due to the influence of Instagram. (I might admit to perpetrating some sexy egg porn myself.) The rapid expansion of local chain Iron Rooster means that need is being fulfilled, and then some. The first Iron Rooster […]

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Skiing in Lake Tahoe

Skiing in Tahoe? Top 5 après-ski

Tahoe, one of the best ski destinations, is famous not only for its spectacular slopes and terrains, but also the fun and intriguing relaxation spots. After enjoying the beautiful and scenic mountain views and terrains, you can unwind at any of the serene lodges that offer fine dining, dancing and other exciting activities. Your evening […]

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Skiing in Lake Tahoe

Skiing in Tahoe? Top 5 après-ski

Tahoe, one of the best ski destinations, is famous not only for its spectacular slopes and terrains, but also the fun and intriguing relaxation spots. After enjoying the beautiful and scenic mountain views and terrains, you can unwind at any of the serene lodges that offer fine dining, dancing and other exciting activities. Your evening […]

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Wine Market Bistro in Baltimore

Federal Hill and South Baltimore, Part IV

This week’s installment of our tour through Federal Hill and South Baltimore will be more similar to the way Baltimore locals scout out dining options, with one exception: locals live here. So we already know where all the good eats can be found. But you, intrepid traveler, probably have no idea that there are some […]

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Juice Bar Washington DC

A Healthy Living Guide to the Juice Bars in Washington DC

The Juice craze has been taking over the US for quite some time now. Despite research being mixed on the health benefits, juicers will swear by their younger looking skin, youthful energy or a detox of the gut. DC is no exception to this craze. Here’s our guide to locals favorite hip Juice Bars The […]

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Harbor Que Pulled Pork Sandwich

Federal Hill and South Baltimore, Part III

While the largest concentration of restaurants in the neighborhood known as Federal Hill is within a few blocks of Federal Hill itself, there are still plenty more in the surrounding area, which will be explored in upcoming posts. We’ll start today on Charles Street, just west of Cross Street Market, where there are several restaurants […]

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bourbon steak burger

The Best Baltimore Burger Spots Across the City

While Baltimore and Maryland are best known for their crabs they can also make a killer burger. A quick guide to our favorite burger joints. Abbey Burger Bistro Abbey is two stories of burger heaven, and not just any kind of burger, either. Abbey’s specialty is creating burgers from various kinds of meat, some completely […]

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Yummy Ribs in Baltimore Maryland

Federal Hill and South Baltimore, Part II

There are so many restaurants so close together in the Federal Hill area, it’s hard to decide how to approach them. I suppose the most logical manner is to continue where we left off last time, which was at Grilled Cheese & Co, near the corner of Light and Cross Street. Head to that corner […]

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Federal Hill Baltimore

Federal Hill and South Baltimore, part I

Now that we’re done exploring the Inner Harbor area, we can venture slightly further south to an adjacent neighborhood: Federal Hill. Largely residential, Federal Hill is also home to many fine restaurants and drinking establishments, as well as the giant grassy promontory that is the neighborhood’s namesake. Federal Hill is currently used as a community […]

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