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June 2013 
  
Soft-Shell Crab Celebration continues through June 2nd
Downtown Baltimore restaurants have created 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. New restaurants and menus have been added to the Celebration. Click here to view menus.
  
Father's Day, June 16th
Treat your dad to a dining experience he will remember.  Many Dine Downtown Baltimore restaurants are offering special menus to celebrate Dad. Make your reservations now. 
  
Let's Eat Charles Street Festival, Saturday, June 15th, 12-5pm.  
Enjoy food from B&O American Brasserie, Cazbar, Home Slyce, and Mick O'Shea's. Also live music, craft vendors and more. Located along the 300 block of North Charles Street, between Saratoga and Mulberry. Click here for more details.
  
Save the Date - Farm to Table Celebration, July 12th - 21st, kicks off with a very special Farm to Table Tasting event on July 10th in Center Plaza.
The Tasting event, set to begin 5 p.m., will be set up in Center Plaza where wines will be paired at tasting stations with farmers. Guests will get the chance to taste raw and cooked produce from the farmers and enjoy wines from Maryland wineries.    
 

Celebrate the summer harvest by experiencing farm-to-table dishes at many Downtown Restaurants. Help us honor the farmers and restaurants this year by participating in our annual Farm to Table Celebration. More details will be coming soon. Like us on Facebook to keep up to date. 

  

The most delicious week of summer is back, July 26th - August 4th, as many of Baltimore's best restaurants offer special three-course menus. Get a taste of Baltimore with specially crafted three-course prix-fixe dinner menus for $30.13 and $20.13. Plus, some restaurants are offering two-course lunch menus for $15.13.
  

Featured Chef & Recipe

Christian Gallice, Executive Chef at the Hilton is a French born chef trained in clgalliceassical brigades in France and whether he cooks in his restaurant or in his banquet kitchen, Gallice prefers the Provencal style of cooking that he learned long ago. He joined Hilton hotels in 1990 and has cooked for numerous celebrities since he arrived in the US; including presidents Bush Sr., Clinton and Reagan as well as artists, politicians and many leaders of industry. Click here to learn more about Chef Gallice and his recipe for Blackened Shrimp and Grits.   

 

Enter to win the June Dine & a Live Show Giveaway
Prize includes dinner at Diamond Tavern and two tickets to The Beach Boys, July 20th and Steve Miller Band, July 24th at Pier Six Pavillion.To enter, click here or email promotions@dpob.org by June 26th.
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Nightly Specials

616 President Street, 410.727.5107

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Mondays, enjoy $6.25 burgers from 5pm until close.  Tuesdays are Trivia Night, which features fish & chips for $8.95. The Summer Stroll takes place on Wednesdays from 5-8pm with $5 appetizers and drink specials on the patio. On Thursdays from 4-7pm, enjoy the Patio Party  which features a $5 appetizer menu and local acoustic music.

 

June 16th, Father's Day & James Joyce Bloomsday

Treat Dad to a pint and a delicious meal or get him a James Joyce Gift Card. Also, stop in the pub and learn more about the famed Irish Novelist, and the pub's namesake.

 
New Chef, Bradley Willits 
2 North Charles Street, 443.692.6172
   
B&O American Brasserie has named Bradley Willits the new Executive Chef. Chef Willits has worked alongside some of the nation's most celebrated chefs from Seattle to Charleston and now leads the kitchen at this beloved local Baltimore spot.


Keeping with the restaurant's celebrated concept, Chef Willits' menus offer guests a seasonal and approachable American brasserie menu that highlights the robust flavors and rustic foods of regional America along with his personal passion for fresh-caught fish and seafood and the use of local ingredients.

Catering

26 Market Place, 410.528.0128

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Too hot to leave your office this summer? Mex's newly expanded catering menu is perfect for your next office luncheon. Delivery is available for catered luncheons. Contact Rachel@mexbaltimore.com for more information.

Father's Day & 4th of July

1010 Fleet Street, 410.244.6867

 
Sunday, June 16th
Father's Day Brunch & Dinner
Enjoy an a la carte brunch from 10:30am-4pm or a la carte dinner from 5-9pm with a $36 prix-fixe option.

The Bagby 4th of July Barbecue Block Party Hosted in the Bagby Courtyard between Fleet Street Kitchen & Ten Ten American Bistro, Chef Chris Becker and his team will be cooking up roasted pigs, shucking raw Chesapeake oysters, and more for this Fourth of July spread. Union Craft Brewing beer and live bluegrass provided by Chester River Runoff. Advanced Tickets $50/pp, $55/pp at the door, which include all food and two drink tickets.
The Cocktail Hour

1000 Lancaster Street, 410.332.7373

 

Every Wednesday starting June 12th, 5-6:30pm

Chef Cindy Wolf invites you to The Cocktail Hour at Charleston. This is the moment of socializing, conviviality and playfulness prior to dinner. These early Wednesday evenings will feature complimentary hors d'oeuvres and select cocktails and champagne by the glass. Call for more information.  

Father's Day & Cellar Raid 

822 Lancaster Street, 410.547.8282

 

Sunday, June 16th

Take Dad to dinner and celebrate with house-made pastas, beautiful antipasti from the salumari and an extensive, all-Italian wine list. Reservations are now being accepted.

 

Join Cinghiale every Tuesday in the Enoteca from 5-10pm to raid the cellar at 50% off full bottle purchases. This is your chance to explore extraordinary wines you might otherwise not consider or sample a few new ones. At 50% off, having one bottle or two is an easy decision. Complimentary valet parking is available to every guest.  

Dads & Grads

311 West Madison Street, 410.225.7475

 

Bring your graduation party to Waterstone & receive a $100 gift card for a return visit! Bring dad in for dinner and he'll get a $25 gift card for a future visit!

Father's Day & Graduation

750 East Pratt Street, 410.528.5373

   

Miss Shirley's is ready for summer with al fresco dining. 

 

 They are also getting ready for Father's Day! 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.

 

Celebrating a Graduation?  Inquire about their private rooms for large parties.  

Happy Hour, Patio & Father's Day  
401 West Pratt Street, 443.573.8700
  

Enjoy happy hour specials Monday - Friday, 4:30-7pm offering drink specials and more.

 

The patio is perfect to kick back and enjoy a late breakfast, an open air lunch, or pregame before an O's game. Enjoy various patio specials throughout the month, details on Facebook.com/DiamondTavern.

 

Treat your dad to a delicious two-course prix-fixe lunch this Father's Day. Enjoy a complimentary local craft beer with every prix-fixe menu.   

Father's Day
1012 Fleet Street, 410.244.5830

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Sunday, June 16thFather's Day Brunch & Dinner

 

Enjoy a three-course brunch from 10:30am-4pm for $39 or a 

three-course dinner from 5-9pm for $49.  

  
Outdoor Dining & National Burger Month

Harbor East in Four Seasons Baltimore

200 International Drive, 410.576.5800

  

Wit on the Water is the debut of Wit & Wisdom's new outdoor bar and dining space that overlooks the harbor. Dining tables and lounge areas allow for an additional seats where guests can enjoy breathtaking sunsets and delicious meals from the new menus including new salads and sandwiches like the Chilled Salmon Salad or New England Lobster Roll and hearty dishes like the Tamarind Glazed Virginia Swordfish and Tuscarora Spring Vegetable Tagliatelle.

 

In honor of National Burger Month, Wit & Wisdom is premiering four new burgers including: The Bourbon Steak Burger, Border Springs Lamb Burger, Heritage Turkey Burger, Michael Mina's Mother's Falafel Burger.
  
Cabaret & Fiesta
1425 Aliceanna Street, 410.534.7296

Sunday, June 16th, 6pm

Cabaret!

La Vie Chantée featuring Alexis Tantau. Tickets range from $56 to $79 per person inclusive. A percentage of the proceeds of this event will be donated to support the educational programs at the Modell Lyric.

 

Thursday, June 20th, 6:30pm

Fiesta!  

Join Pazo for an evening that begins with a wine tasting and tapas party, followed by a seated dinner and dessert. $59 per person inclusive. Call for reservations. Complimentary valet parking is available to every guest. 
Pirates & Sizzle, Swizzle & Swirl 

711 Eastern Avenue, 410.230.0033

   

Tuesday, June 11th, 5:30-8pm

Discover your inner Urban Pirate on the Waterfront Deck at Ruth's Chris - Pier 5

Appearance by the Urban Pirates, plus ask about the VIP tour and cruise RSVP. Pirate inspired cocktails, complimentary appetizers and live music.

 

Monday-Friday, 4-6:30pm

$9 Sizzle, Swizzle & Swirl Menu 

Eat, drink, and be happy when you spend an hour or two at the bar. Served in the bar, deck or patio. 

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Events & promotions are subject to change. Contact restaurants to confirm specific details.

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