New BYOB restaurants
Jo Ann has a question:
We were wondering if any new BYOB restaurants have opened in the Baltimore/Harford county areas since your article in 2/08.
I'm not sure what she means by my "article," but I'm assuming it was the print edition of this Top 10. I don't have any suggestions for her, but maybe one of you does. ...
In fact, it seems to me fewer restaurants without liquor licenses have been opening lately, but that's just my vague impression. The only one I can think of off the top of my head is Grano in Hampden, and I think she means Baltimore county, not Baltimore city.
If there did happen to be enough BYOBs that weren't in my first Top 10, that might be worth another list. In a weak economy, people seem to appreciate BYOBs more.
(Algerina Perna/Sun photographer)
Comments
I live close to Grano and have had a very difficult time getting in - they rarely answer their phone between 6-9pm and when you stop by, they say 'No reservation, NO table!' Maybe its because I live close by, but I think they would be better served to work on a first-come first-served basis, since half the tables were empty when we stopped by but we didn't have the holy golden reservation.
Posted by: Hampden Resident | December 30, 2009 11:49 AM
Bagby's pizza is byob
Posted by: Matt | December 30, 2009 12:09 PM
Kyro (formerly Al Pacino's) in Mt. Vernon is BYOB. I didn't see that on the previous post.
Posted by: LL | December 30, 2009 1:18 PM
in White Marsh / Honeygo: Chopstix and Bombay Nights. both are in the same shopping center, with a liquor store right there.
Posted by: 21224 | December 30, 2009 1:25 PM
Catonsville Gourmet in...wait for it...Catonsville.
Posted by: Zevonista | December 30, 2009 1:34 PM
Maybe its a Hampden thing, but Grill Art on 36th is BYOB as well.
Posted by: Bubbles | December 30, 2009 1:40 PM
I love BYOBs, especially higher end ones with good food, but they never seem to survive around here. They are very big in certain spots in PA (guess the liquor licneses are harder to get), but apparantly around here everyone wants to pay double for their alcohol?? and restaurants don't want to open without a liquor license...?
Posted by: vudean | December 30, 2009 1:51 PM
Egyptian Pizza in Owings Mills was byob - not sure, been a while.
Posted by: Joyce W. | December 30, 2009 2:30 PM
My favorite restaurant, Mari Luna, is BYOB. I am sad to report that they are now charging a corkage fee. The last time I was there I had one bottle of wine and the fee was $5.00.
For a wonderful experience buy a bottle of Cahors (no a Malbec from Argentina won't do) and enjoy it with the skirt steak.
Posted by: Elite Elephant Lover | December 30, 2009 3:22 PM
Restaurant Sabor in Mays Chapel
Hunan Taste in Catonsville
And Vito's in Timonium
Posted by: Dan D | December 30, 2009 3:32 PM
Feast @ 4 East is BYOW (bring your own wine) and their food is really tasty--a fresh, local, seasonal spin on French cuisine.
Posted by: One Mini Egg Too Many | December 30, 2009 8:06 PM
BOP
Brick Oven Pizza is BYOB
Posted by: Mike | December 31, 2009 9:16 AM
LEDO Pizza in Federal Hill/Locust Point is BYOB
Posted by: Timmy T | December 31, 2009 1:06 PM
baba's on fort ave in federal hill is also BYOB, and very tasty!
Posted by: amie | January 1, 2010 6:51 PM
I second Amie's comment: Highly highly recommend Federal Hill BYOB restaurant: Baba's Kitchen at 745 E. Fort Ave.
www.babaskitchen.net
Posted by: Sue | January 1, 2010 8:23 PM