A few of our favorite things
OK, everybody take a deep breath and think of a few of our favorite things. Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens, bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens.
I know you're feeling grumpy because it's November, and dark and cold and rainy. (Well, not today, but starting again tomorrow.) Reading the comments on this blog lately you would think all customers believe there isn't a decent waiter left in Baltimore, and if you can't clear the dirty dishes off with a smile, get out of the service industry. As for waiters and waitresses, their attitude seems to be if you don't like the service, you can always go elsewhere.
Any restaurant I've mentioned this week is either mediocre at best or used to be good but has now gone downhill.
I can see I'm going to have to rethink my next Top Ten, which was going to be...
(Photo by me)
...wine bars, or maybe places to have breakfast. (Wait. Did I already do that one? They're beginning to run together.)
Instead, in honor of the holiday and to make everyone feel more cheerful, it's going to be Top Ten Things (or People) About the Baltimore Restaurant Scene to Be Thankful for.
And I promise there won't be one cream-colored pony or crisp apple strudel among them.
Comments
Theresa at Salt - the best career server in Baltimore. Some may remember her from her long run at John Steven Ltd. before moving to Salt.
Posted by: SGI | November 14, 2007 10:35 AM
I, for one, am thankful we have a lot of restaurants to choose from.
Posted by: Paul | November 14, 2007 11:22 AM
REAL Crabcakes...Went to Charleston, SC a few weeks back and found it to have an abundance of fantastic restaurants. Our favorite was a small Italian bistro that had the best Flounder entree I've ever had. However, the "Authentic MD Style Crabcake" appetizer was the only negative. As far as I'm concerned, MD crabcakes never include chopped peppers, onions, corn, and a little bit of stringy crabmeat...I'm thankful that there are numerous places in Baltimore where I can get a REAL crabcake.
Posted by: Greg S | November 14, 2007 11:22 AM
...forgot to mention that to find the best MD crabcakes you have to go to the culinary Mecca of (gasp!) Ocean City. I'm serious!! I lived there for 20+ years and still haven't found one in Baltimore that beats the 5 best that I've had down there.
Posted by: Greg S | November 14, 2007 11:53 AM
I would like to see a top 10 wine bar please (I dont recall that you have done one yet)...thanks!
Posted by: Eric | November 14, 2007 12:59 PM
*Chicken tikka masala by the fire at the Ambassador
*Homemade ravioli at Sotto Sopra on my birthday
*Almond biscotti and tea at the bar at Donna's Cross Keys
*Layered gianduia chocolates from Kirchmayr
Posted by: Kathryn | November 14, 2007 1:00 PM
Okay, pardon my ignorance, but are there even ten wine bars in all of Charm City?
Posted by: Darlene | November 14, 2007 1:45 PM
I'm thankful for the wonderful servers at Petit Louis. Never a false step in my visits there.
And the food is so good. I had the three course Prix Fixe lunch today for $20 (well, I had the appetizer & the entre - I had to bring the dessert home).
Great service, great food, and reasonable prices. What more could you ask for?
I'd love to see more lovely little neighborhood places like this.
Posted by: Janet | November 14, 2007 3:18 PM
I too would mention the service at Petit Louis.
In my experience, I have had more good servers than bad and on the whole they have been friendly and welcoming and treated me well.
Posted by: J.H. | November 16, 2007 10:56 AM