{"id":2627,"date":"2018-04-16T22:59:37","date_gmt":"2018-04-16T22:59:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/citywalkerapp.com\/cw\/?p=2627"},"modified":"2018-05-28T18:19:20","modified_gmt":"2018-05-28T18:19:20","slug":"hampden-part-five-baltimore-maryland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citywalkerapp.com\/cw\/hampden-part-five-baltimore-maryland\/","title":{"rendered":"Hampden, Part Five, Baltimore Maryland"},"content":{"rendered":"<p dir=\"ltr\">We\u2019re back to walking down <a href=\"https:\/\/citywalkerapp.com\/cw\/category\/baltimore\/hampden\/\">Hampden\u2019s \u201cAvenue,\u201d<\/a> otherwise known as 36th Street, and coming to its end. That is, while the road itself continues on for another quarter mile or so, the 1100 block is the last with any notable restaurants. My favorite Hampden shop, Caravanserai, is on this block, too. Purveyors of goods from around the world, Caravanserai is one-stop shopping for colorful and comfortable home goods, clothing, and jewelry. As I\u2019m writing this, the owner is on her way back from a trip to Afghanistan where she purchased some gorgeous baubles for the shop; I\u2019m champing at the bit to have a look.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-shop_isle_category_thumbnail wp-image-2628\" src=\"https:\/\/citywalkerapp.com\/cw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/handsomedevil-500x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/citywalkerapp.com\/cw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/handsomedevil-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/citywalkerapp.com\/cw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/handsomedevil-160x160.jpg 160w, https:\/\/citywalkerapp.com\/cw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/handsomedevil-555x555.jpg 555w, https:\/\/citywalkerapp.com\/cw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/handsomedevil-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/citywalkerapp.com\/cw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/handsomedevil-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/citywalkerapp.com\/cw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/handsomedevil-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/citywalkerapp.com\/cw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/handsomedevil-1024x1024.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-5121948059520287\" data-ad-slot=\"8454780149\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">On to food. At the corner of 36th and Hickory Avenue is a take-out called Philly\u2019s Best. They serve pizza, subs, pasta, and also Indian food; why they don\u2019t have a chicken tikka sub on the menu is beyond me. In any case, this particular storefront is probably more famous as the \u201cSub Pit,\u201d the place of employment for Edward Furlong\u2019s titular character in John Waters\u2019 movie, Pecker. Next door is Souvlaki Greek Cuisine. You\u2019ll never guess what their specialty is\u2026. Determine if you want your souvlaki as a sandwich or part of a platter, and customize it with your choice of meat (or veggie) and sauce. Salads and mezedes (hummus, spinach pie, etc.) are also available.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2629 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/citywalkerapp.com\/cw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/sweetbreads-e1523919494263.jpg\" alt=\"sweet breads Baltimore MD\" width=\"600\" height=\"621\" srcset=\"https:\/\/citywalkerapp.com\/cw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/sweetbreads-e1523919494263.jpg 600w, https:\/\/citywalkerapp.com\/cw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/sweetbreads-e1523919494263-555x574.jpg 555w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The family-friendly Golden West Cafe comes next, an eclectic joint if there ever was one. I remember when it first opened in one of the porched townhouses down the street a few blocks. The space was small and the menu short, but they had a really tasty warm Vietnamese salad topped with shrimp. They\u2019ve moved into a much bigger space, but still serve that salad, one of a small handful of Asian-inspired dishes. The rest of the menu is comprised of a fair number of Southwest\/Tex-Mex-style foods like burritos, quesadillas, Frito pie, and layered enchiladas made with sopapillas, but also teriyaki brussels sprouts, a Pittsburgh steak salad, a BLT served on focaccia, and breakfast all day. Additionally, vegans will find plenty to eat at Golden West. With all of the options (including a popular bar) the place can get pretty crowded, especially at brunch-time. If that\u2019s the case, never fear! There\u2019s always the take-out window, which slings a limited menu starting at <span class=\"aBn\" tabindex=\"0\" data-term=\"goog_1782711657\"><span class=\"aQJ\">7AM<\/span><\/span> every day. And it\u2019s not like there aren\u2019t a couple dozen other places to eat nearby\u2026<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">&#8230;Like Arthouse. As the name suggests, <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/?q=1115+W.+36th+Street&amp;entry=gmail&amp;source=g\">1115 W. 36th Street<\/a> houses an art gallery&#8211;one that is also a bar and pizza joint. The pizzas have thin crusts, are cooked in a brick oven, and come with fanciful toppings like blueberry\/chile compote and brie or BBQ pork belly and apples. A while back I had one with garlic butter and escargot (in my book a seriously under-utilized protein). There are a smattering of soups, salads, and small plates, too. The Walters it ain\u2019t, but hey, you can\u2019t get pizza at The Walters. Next door to Arthouse is <a href=\"http:\/\/www.135winebar.com\/\">13.5% Wine + Food<\/a>. If you\u2019re wondering about the curious name, it actually makes sense when you consider that the average percentage of ABV (alcohol by volume) of wine is 13.5. The wine bar itself is not at all average. They have a nice selection of wines by the glass and bottle; various liquors, amaros, and cocktails, too. Wines and liquors are also available in flights, for those of us who can\u2019t make up our minds\/like a little variety while we\u2019re imbibing. Cheese and charcuterie are perfect partners for alcoholic beverages and make a great light meal, but why stop there? Other items on the eclectic menu include things like grilled octopus, Korean cauliflower, paella, a burger, and chicken pot pie pizza. (I told you it was eclectic.) 13.5% has live music on Fridays and Sundays, and various other events throughout the year.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Speaking of booze, there are two more places that I want to mention in this particular part of the tour. While they\u2019re not on 36th Street, they are right around the corner on Hickory Avenue. The first of them is De Kleine Duivel, which means \u201cthe little devil\u201d in Dutch. Billed as the only Belgian beer hall in the US, De Kleine Duivel serves only beers brewed in Belgium&#8211;over 200 of them. And no food. But as I mentioned before, it\u2019s not like there aren\u2019t plenty of places to eat nearby. Upstairs, for example, at the Bluebird Cocktail Room, where their specialty drinks are indeed something special. Try the Handsome Devil, made with honey, gin, and amaro. Also activated charcoal, which renders it an almost opaque black. It\u2019s smooth and easy to drink. But don\u2019t stop there&#8230;sample at least one more. Not only are Bluebird\u2019s cocktails dee-licious, their food is pretty darn good, too. There are snacky items, like a beautiful yellow lentil hummus, and lamb meatballs, but also larger plates like grilled lamb chops, a cheeseburger, or butternut squash ravioli. I enjoyed a generous plate of fried sweetbreads on my last visit and hope they find themselves back on the menu in the future.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">That\u2019s pretty much it for the Avenue right now, though a brand new specialty waffle restaurant called Waffie opened up in the 800 block a few weeks ago. Think dessert rather than breakfast though, as their waffles are the crisp-crusted yeast-raised liege style. Delicious plain, or topped with fruits, syrups, and powdered sugar, these are waffles that can be eaten out of hand while strolling around the neighborhood.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">There are still more notable dining spots in Hampden, they\u2019re just a bit farther apart. Will touch on them in upcoming weeks. Until then\u2026.<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">Read more on the Hampden Series<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/citywalkerapp.com\/cw\/hampden-part-one-baltimore-maryland\/\">Hampden, Part One, Baltimore Maryland<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/citywalkerapp.com\/cw\/hampden-part-two-baltimore-maryland\/\">Hampden, Part Two, Baltimore Maryland<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/citywalkerapp.com\/cw\/hampden-part-three-baltimore-maryland\/\">Hampden, Part Three, Baltimore Maryland<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/citywalkerapp.com\/cw\/hampden-part-four-baltimore-maryland\/\">Hampden, Part Four, Baltimore Maryland<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/citywalkerapp.com\/cw\/hampden-part-five-baltimore-maryland\/\">Hampden, Part Five, Baltimore Maryland<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>All stories relating to <a href=\"https:\/\/citywalkerapp.com\/cw\/category\/baltimore\/hampden\/\">Hampden near Baltimore Maryland<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Minxeats Baltimore food blogger and Co-author of the new book,\u00a0<a class=\" NFClass\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/1493017918\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1493017918&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=minxmonthlycriti&amp;linkId=2311db3202129434917aac2e112c5175\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Maryland\u2019s Chesapeake: How the Bay and its Bounty Shaped a Cuisine<\/a>, plus\u00a0<a class=\" NFClass\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/0762781092\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0762781092&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=minxmonthlycriti\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Food Lovers\u2019 Guide to Baltimore<\/a>, and\u00a0<a class=\" NFClass\" href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1lpymtl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Baltimore Chef\u2019s Table<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Editors Note:\u00a0One thing we like to do when launching in a\u00a0city is to partner with local writers. This is a key part to the City Walker experience, we don\u2019t only want our app (<a class=\" NFClass\" href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/VbVcjZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">iOS<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a class=\" NFClass\" href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/7X79LQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Android<\/a>) to have a local prospective, we want our blog to have it too! This gives the authentic personal prospective that no one other than a local can offer. We are honored to have\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/citywalkerapp.com\/cw\/category\/minxeats\/\">MINXEATS\u00a0be a guest writer<\/a>\u00a0for City Walker in Baltimore.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019re back to walking down Hampden\u2019s \u201cAvenue,\u201d otherwise known as 36th Street, and coming to its end. That is, while the road itself continues on for another quarter mile or so, the 1100 block is the last with any notable restaurants. My favorite Hampden shop, Caravanserai, is on this block, too. 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