Baltimore

Sunday Brunch at Bistro RX

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Bistro RX (2901 East Baltimore St) is a cute corner restaurant in the Linwood/Patterson Park neighborhood.  It actually sits on the Northeast corner of Patterson Park.  My best friend recently moved to that neighborhood and we decided to go there for Sunday brunch.  I pulled up to the restaurant around noon and immediately found a space outside, I think it was because this is a neighborhood restaurant that everyone walks to.  My best friend called two hours earlier and made same day reservations so when I walked in there was no wait. I was immediately seated at a high-top two-seat table at the front of the restaurant across from the bar.  There are two main areas, the front bar area and additional seating for larger parties in the next room.

I was the first to arrive and immediately ordered the bottomless mimosas ($10.00 per person). My waitress was attentive and filled my glass whenever she noticed it was empty.  I drank a total of 3 mimosas before my best friend finally arrived.  Because I was there for about 45 minutes, I had time to scan the menu and order for the both of us.

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Katzenjammer Hash Skillet

 

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Baltimore Benedict

 

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Blueberry Pancakes with Bacon

I ordered the Katzenjammer Hash which included bacon, chorizo, ham and scrapple atop breakfast potatoes topped with two poached eggs and hollandaise. Some restaurants don’t know how to cook a poached egg but this was the  perfect poached egg if I do say so myself.  Lots of lump crabmeat on the benedict and the pancakes were fresh and fluffy.

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Dooby’s in Mount Vernon

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I’ve been hearing a buzz about Dooby’s (802 N. Charles St) Noodle Bowls for some time now and this week I visited the Mt. Vernon, Baltimore restaurant on a mission to finally try one of the famous bowls.

I went there during the lunch rush hour and as expected it was pretty busy.  Dooby’s is a coffee shop/restaurant with high-top tables in the main dining area and window and wall high-top seating.  There is an upper-level dining area with standard, more formal tables.  Menus are placed at the door and once you order at the counter, you take a number, have a seat and a staff member brings your food.

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Dooby’s has a “build-a-bowl” style ordering system.  First you pick the base (rice, noodle, salad or wrap) and then you pick the protein (chicken, steak, meatballs, salmon, veggie or tofu). I decided on the Korean BBQ Steak over Sir Fry Noodles.

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Korean BBQ Steak Noddle Bowl

I must say it was an excellent choice! The steak was seasoned well and thinly sliced and it was a very hearty portion, I had steak in every bite.  There was plenty of noodles and broccoli in the bowl also, it was so large I almost didn’t finish it all.

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Roasted Chicken Lettuce Wrap with Sweet Soy Ginger Sauce

My best friend ordered the Roasted Chicken Lettuce Wrap with Brown Rice and  Sweet Soy Ginger Sauce .  The Ginger Sauce was delicious, I kept sneaking pieces of her chicken and dipping it in the sauce… I think I even dipped my steak in it.  The Lettuce Wrap was a perfect light lunch entree.

We also ordered a small appetizer to share.

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Pan-fried Chesapeake Dumplings with crab, shrimp, scallops and aioli

The seafood dumplings were great!  So much flavor in two bites. I could taste each seafood ingredient separately and they fit well together.  I was mad I didn’t order my own serving.

If you are in the mood for a hearty filling meal, definitely order one of the noodle bowls.  I have to try their freshly home-brewed coffee on my next visit.

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13th Floor: Lucky You. Lucky Me.

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Anybody that knows me knows that I LIVE for a new restaurant opening!  Imagine my excitement when I found out the 13th we re-opening  My BFF Mackenzie (You will see me reference her very frequently in this blog) and I went to check out the new digs on a random Wednesday night.

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The new 13th Floor is nothing like the original. I must admit that I liked the original, but the new and improved space is the adult version of the 13th floor you remember.  Same breathtaking views of the city but the decor has changed to a classic and more upscale restaurant/lounge. Our bartender explained that the new decor is a throwback to the 1920’s and 30’s.  Also a throwback, are the cocktails on the drink menu with names like “The Fitzgerald” and “Hemingway Daiquiri”  The new menu features 13 cocktails and 13 tapas sized plates; this of course is a clever nod to the obvious “13” in 13th Floor.  There is also an extensive wine and beer menu available.

Round 13 Rum Punch & Peach John Daly

I ordered the Rum Punch mainly because it has a splash of guava and almond syrup and Mackenzie ordered the Peach John Daly which is Peach Vodka, Iced Tea, and some other ingredients that I will share with you in a later post.

The food menu features dishes such as Ahi Tuna Tacos and Crab Stuffed Squash Blossoms. A signature cocktail will cost you $10-$12 and the food is $10.00-$16.00.

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For dinner we ordered the Potato Pancakes with Smoked Salmon and Caviar (oh you fancy huh) and they were sooooo good.  The inside was light and fluffy …God, I wish they served more than three.  We also ordered the Ahi Tuna Tacos and Chicken Tikka Masala.  If you’ve ever had authentic Chicken Tikka Masala you probably won’t like this version because the rice and chicken are served pre-mixed and it’s not as spicy or flavorful as the authentic counterpart, but nonetheless it’s still tasty.

If I ever have one of those days where I feel like being a grown-up, I will definitely go back to the 13th floor!

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