May 2013

Soft-Shell Crab Celebration, May 24th - June 2nd
Callinectes sapidus - which translates from Latin as "beautiful, savory swimmer" - is the featured dish during Soft-Shell Crab Celebration, May 24th - June 2nd.

Downtown Baltimore restaurants are creating succulent soft-shell crab dishes that are delicious served on a bed of fresh greens, or prepared with spinach and feta and wrapped in a phyllo pastry, or battered and deep-fried and served on a sandwich. The soft-shell crab is one of those culinary delights that will elevate your dining experience from simply delicious to truly memorable. Click here to view menus.

Mother's Day, Sunday, May 12th

Dine Downtown Baltimore restaurants are creating gourmet menus to show Mom how much you appreciate her. Details are listed below.

Spring Menus & Al Fresco Dining

Dine Downtown Baltimore restaurants are celebrating spring with new menus and al fresco dining. See restaurant listings for details.

Featured Chef & Recipe

Jesse Sandlin is a Baltimore native whose food defines freshness and seasonality. She has worked in several restaurants and in 2009 was recruited by Bravo television for an appearance on the reality television series Top Chef. Chef Sandlin opened Vino Rosina in May 2010 and has received numerous accolades from local media. Click here to learn more about Chef Sandlin and her recipe for Pan Fried Soft-Shell Crab with Spring Salad, and Garlic Aioli. You can also enter to win tickets for an exclusive Soft-Shell Crab tasting dinner at Vino Rosina on May 23rd. 

Enter to win the May Dine Downtown Food Experience Giveaway
Prize includes two tickets to:
The National Aquarium's Fresh Thoughts Sustainable Seafood Dining Series on May 21st Featuring Chef Chris Becker of Fleet Street Kitchen and to Vino Rosina Soft-Shell Crab Tasting dinner with Chef Jesse Sandlin from Bravo's Top Chef, on May 23rd. To enter, click here or email promotions@dpob.org by May 17th.

Mother's Day Specials, Sunday, May 12th

B&O American Brasserie

Mother's Day Brunch, 8am-2:30pm
Brunch includes tons of great items from including: citrus and coriander cured gravlax, pepper and thyme roasted prime rib, buttermilk biscuits and chorizo gravy, and a dessert display filled with pastries, cakes, and pies. $30 per person, $12 for children 12 and under. Bottomless mimosas and bloody marys are an additional $10 per person. Complimentary mimosas for moms.

CHARLESTON
Chef Cindy Wolf invites you to celebrate Mother's Day at Charleston. The full tasting menu will be available from 2-7:30pm. Complimentary valet parking is available to every guest. Call 410.332.7373 for reservations.

CINGHIALE
A full a la carte menu will highlight the best of the season and a special prix-fixe menu will also be available from noon-8pm. Complimentary valet parking is available to every guest.

Diamond Tavern

Take your mom out for a special time and enjoy a two-course prix-fixe brunch menu starting at 11am. Visit www.opentable.com or call 443.573.8777 for reservations.

Fleet Street Kitchen

Brunch, 10am-5pm

Three course prix-fixe menu for $39

Dinner, 5-9pm

Three course prix-fixe menu for $49

Optional wine pairing available for $25.

Grill 700
Mom's always catering to everyone else's needs. Now cater to hers with a very special brunch buffet from noon-5pm.  Enjoy favorites from omelets made to order and a carving station, to an incredible dessert selection. The brunch special includes mimosas, bloody Marys and all non-alcoholic beverages. Call for reservations 410.895.1879.  $49 per person, $24.50 for Children ages 5-12.  

James Joyce Irish Pub and Restaurant  
James Joyce is offering a brunch buffet and a treat for mom. For $20 ($12 for kids) you can choose from scrambled eggs, scrambled eggs with cheese, bacon, Irish sausage, hash brown potatoes, mini danishes, and a fresh fruit platter. For an additional $5 you can enjoy the omelet station. Call for reservations, 410.727.5107. A la carte brunch available also.

Liv2eat
Sunday Brunch, 11am-2pm
Enjoy al fresco dining on the back patio.

Miss Shirley's

Celebrate by bringing the family for brunch. From stuffed French toast to crab cake and fried green tomato eggs Benedict, delicious and decadent options are the perfect way to make the day special.

Morton's The Steakhouse

Enjoy a special three-course menu for $59 per person. Morton's full dinner menu will also be available and they will be opening early. Choice of appetizer, entrée, and dessert. Click here for menu. Full a la carte menu available. *Price is not inclusive of tax or gratuity.

PAZO

Buffet, noon-6pm
Chef Mario Cano-Catalan invites you and your entire family to celebrate Mother's Day at Pazo with their extensive Mother's Day Buffet! Reservations can be made at 410.534.7296 or online.  Complimentary valet parking is available to every guest. $44 per person or $25 for children 10 and under.

Brunch, 11am-2:30pm, Dinner 2:30- 9pm
Each Mother will receive a special gift from Roy's!

Ruth Chris Steakhouse
Great Mothers deserve a truly special day.  From noon-8pm, enjoy a special three-course Mother's Day Menu, A la Carte dinner menu also available. Make your reservation today...
Pier 5, 410.230.0033 or Water Street, 410.783.0033 

Talara 
Brunch Buffet, 10am-3pm
Includes an omelet station, cut to order prime rib, and more. The all you can eat buffet is $25 for ages 13 and up, $10 for ages 4-12, and children under 4 are free. Reservations are now being accepted on Open Table.

TEN TEN American Bistro

Brunch, 10am-5pm

Three-course prix-fixe, $24

Dinner, 5-9pm

Three-course prix-fixe, $36

Optional wine pairing available for $20

Vino Rosina
Be sure to make your Mother's Day reservations! Vino Rosina will be featuring a special a la carte menu, so bring the most important lady in your life and they will treat her like the best mom in the world, because of course she is. 

Waterstone Bar & Grille

Bring mom in for dinner! Enjoy a two-course prix-fixe meal for $25 or four-courses for $42.

Wit & Wisdom
Brunch, 10am-2:30pm
Celebrate mom and treat her to a delectable brunch featuring breakfast classics, chilled shrimp cocktail, artisan cheese & olives, spring salads and a carving station of spit-roasted leg of lamb and roasted Amish chicken.  Reservations are required, call 410.576.5800.  $49 per person, $25 per child (12 & under).