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USA : BALTIMORE - November 2008

Go Shop

BIN 604
( 604 Exeter St. Tel. 410-576-0444 )
www.bin604.com The helpful staff at Bin 604 is ready to recommend the perfect wine to accompany your Thanksgiving bird. While the cellar is stocked with boutique wines for the connoisseur, the $12 bargain bin is a treasure trove for those on a budget.
RENEW ORGANIC DAY SPA
( 843 W 36th St. Tel. 410-400-2745 )
www.reneworganicdayspa.com Plenty of spas offer prenatal massages to pamper the baby bump crowd. ReNew takes it a step further with postpartum treatments and even infant massages that use only chemical-free, organic products.
SASSANOVA
( 805 Aliceanna St. Tel. 410-244-1114 )
www.sassanova.com The stylish Harbor East neighborhood is home to the Baltimore outpost of DC’s cool shoe haven. The smart selection, including top designers like Tory Burch and Hollywould, and chic accessories are the perfect fit for any fashionista.
SIMPLY NOTED
( 544 E Belvedere Ave. Tel. 410-464-1166 )
www.simplynoted.com This one-stop stationery shop has it all, from customized note cards and invitations to quirky birthday cards. Coupled with the shop’s distinctive wrapping paper selection, you’ve got all the makings for the perfect present.

Go See

HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! THE MUSICAL
( At Hippodrome Theatre, 12 N Eutaw St. Tel. 410-837-7400 )
www.france-merrickpac.com The holiday season’s favorite rhyming villain makes a visit to Baltimore in this fantastical Broadway musical. Sure, you can see this classic on TV, but the catchy tunes take on a new life on stage. Nov. 11-23.
SEGS IN THE CITY
( 2003 Fleet St. Tel. 410-276-7347 )
www.segsinthecity.com Enjoy a city safari on a different breed of two-wheelers, with a group tour on a fleet of streamlined Segways. Choose from a two-hour tour around historic Fells Point or catch the highlights of the Inner Harbor in just an hour.
THE JEWISH MUSEUM OF MARYLAND
( 15 Lloyd St. Tel. 410-732-6400 )
www.jhsm.org This museum celebrates Jewish history and culture through art, photographs, video footage and hands-on activities. This month, check out “Dateline: Israel,” which considers the country from a variety of artists’ perspectives.
THE WALTERS ART MUSEUM
( 600 N Charles St. Tel. 410-547-9000 )
www.thewalters.org If you think J. Lo has impressive bling, you’ll be floored by the baubles on display at the Walters’ latest exhibit. “Bedazzled: 5,000 Years of Jewelry” offers a comprehensive view of accessories (especially rings) throughout the ages.

Go Eat

ALOHA TOKYO
( 1120 E Fort Ave. Tel. 410-685-0545 )
www.alohatokyo.net With kitschy Polynesian décor complete with a bamboo Tiki bar, this Locust Point restaurant looks like it would be the perfect spot for a Hawaiian luau. But don’t be fooled: The food is totally Tokyo, with delicious sushi, tempura, teriyaki and ramen dishes complemented by an extensive sake list. $$
CHARLESTON
( 1000 Lancaster St. Tel. 410-332-7373 )
www.charlestonrestaurant.com Leave the basting to Cindy Wolf’s expert team for an unforgettable Thanksgiving. The prix-fixe menu is loaded with holiday favorites, including locally raised heritage turkey. The only thing missing is a comfy couch for a tryptophan-induced nap. $$$$
DANGEROUSLY DELICIOUS PIES
( 3457 Chestnut Ave. Tel. 410-522-7437 )
www.dangerouspies.com Hampden’s new pie house has a slice for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Although it’s the season of pumpkin and pecan pies, indulge in a pork barbecue pie before moving on to something sweet. $
KOCO’S PUB
( 4301 Harford Rd. Tel. 410-426-3519 )
www.kocospub.com This no-frills neighborhood pub is off the tourist radar, but it’s certainly no secret among locals. Each year, Koco’s collects awards for having the best lump crab cakes and tastiest wings in town. $$
PY
( 2917 O’Donnell St. Tel. 410-483-8015 )
www.pytime.com With a hot location in Canton and latenight weekend hours, a slice of PY’s pizza hits the spot after last call. Go traditional or try a specialty pie topped with jumbo lump crab meat. $

Go Party

ALEXANDER’S TAVERN
( 710-712 S Broadway. Tel. 410-522-0000 )
www.alexanderstavern.com It’s always a celebration at this Fells Point pub boasting bar specials every night of the week. Stop in when it rains (they pour $1 drafts), or check out Wednesday nights for two-for-one martinis and trivia.
HULL STREET BLUES CAFÉ
( 1222 Hull St. Tel. 410-727-7476 )
www.hullstreetblues.com This unassuming tavern has been a neighborhood treasure since its days as a saloon in 1889. Belly up to the 40-foot-long bar with the locals and hear how Locust Point has changed over the years.
NCDEVIN’S
( 801 S Decker Ave. Tel. 410-276-0600 )
Steelers fans will find themselves in good company here, but that doesn’t stop everyone else from rooting for their favorite NFL team on game day. With 16 TVs and tasty bar food, it’s no wonder the place is packed on Sundays.
THE BREWER’S ART
( 1106 N Charles St. Tel. 410-547-6925 )
www.thebrewersart.com Choose from two distinctive bars depending on your mood: Downstairs is dark and full of nooks and crannies, while upstairs has tall ceilings and contemporary art to ponder over your Belgian brews.

Go Day-Tripping

THE INN AT EASTON
( 70 miles southeast of Baltimore • 28 S Harrison St, Easton, MD. Tel. 410-822-4910 )
www.theinnateaston.com This seven-room inn offers lots of privacy and even more history (the mansion was built in 1790). But what really gets people talking is the restaurant’s modern Pacific seafood prepared by Chef Andrew Evans.

Fun Fact!

In the early 18th century, land hunters could acquire an acre of land in Baltimore County in exchange for 2 pounds of tobacco.

Compiled by JENN PLUM AUVIL

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