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Whether you're new to the foodie scene or just like experiencing new restaurants and new dishes, take advantage of the 2014 Baltimore Restaurant Week to get out to see what's cooking in our local area. This year's excitement runs from August 1 through August 10, and the lineup includes 64 restaurants all featuring bargain prices so you can try more dishes at more places.
The summer months, especially August, are traditionally a slow time for restaurants and eateries throughout Baltimore. Everyone is either off on vacation or rushing around preparing for back-to-school and aren't spending as much time dining out. Restaurant Week was started to give local restaurants a boost during this slow time, and the results have been outstanding. Some restaurants report that their business doubles during the ten-day celebration, and many new restaurants are able to showcase their specialties to establish a long-term customer base.
The timing of Restaurant Week is not set in stone each year as organizers try to ensure that restaurants and patrons are able to get the most out of the event. A spokesman for the Downtown Partnership of Baltimore, one of the event's organizers, told the Baltimore Business Journal that they try to schedule Restaurant Week around other events so there's no conflict. That way, local restaurants are able to make better profits when events like Artscape are already filling tables, and locals are able to enjoy their favorite restaurants without the added traffic.
A Boon for Your BellyWhile Restaurant Week is great for business, it's also great for the residents and visitors of Baltimore. Each of the participating restaurants will offer a fixed-price menu. The most common offering is a two-course lunch for $15 and a three-course dinner for $30 although some restaurants have additional offers as well.
Anastasia, located at 1636 Thames Street, will be offering a $20 three-course dinner menu with delicious offerings such as margherita pizza, fried calamari, spaghetti with meatballs, and Italian ice. Alexander's Tavern, located at 710 South Broadway, will offer a Brunch option on Saturday and Sunday that includes sweet bread, watermelon pancakes, and an heirloom omelet made from heirloom tomatoes, apple wood bacon, feta and arugula.
As more bars and restaurants move away from premixed and bottled ingredients and are making their own syrups and using fresh ingredients, it seems only right to let them in on the fun. In addition, Ketel One Vodka will be one of this year's sponsors and everyone is encouraged to offer a special Ketel One Cocktail on their Restaurant Week menu. As you're trying these cocktails, post your photos to Baltimore Restaurant Week's Facebook page for a chance to win a $100 gift card.
Alchemy, located at 1011 W. 36th Street, will be featuring the Ruby Relaxer made from three ruby red grapefruit segments, Ketel Citron and fresh grapefruit juice. Langerman's, located at 2400 Boston Street, will feature Russian Spring Punch made from Ketel One Vodka, fresh raspberries and lemon, and a dash of sparkling wine. Barcocina, located at 1629 Thames Street, will be offering a three-course cocktail sampling for $20 in addition to their Almost Margarita made with Ketel One, homemade sour, lime juice and Cointreau.
Living in Baltimore
Once you've tried some of the delicious offerings from Baltimore's restaurants, you're sure to want to call Baltimore home. For help finding a home in the area, contact Homesale Realty today for a list of current, available real estate in Baltimore.
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