Baltimore Visitor Guide Fall 2024/Winter 2025 | Page 28

The Avenue Bakery ’ s Poppay ’ s Rolls /
$ 10 for a dozen
At the heart of the Pennsylvania Avenue Black Arts & Entertainment District is The Avenue Bakery . The famous “ Poppay ’ s Rolls ” are enormous , buttery soft bread rolls inspired by owner Jim Hamlin ’ s mother ’ s recipe and named for the title given to him by his granddaughter . The bakery also sells a delicious selection of breads , cakes , pies and pastries . The front lobby and the exterior of the bakery are adorned with photographs , plaques and murals depicting African American history in Baltimore . 2229 Pennsylvania Ave .
Blacksauce Kitchen ’ s Biscuit Breakfast Sandwich / $ 9
Start your sightseeing early with a trip to the 32nd Street Farmers Market . There , grab a Biscuit Breakfast Sandwich from Blacksauce Kitchen , which also has a storefront on 29th Street . The unexpected flavor combos ( think pastrami with smoked cherry jam or roasted pears with manchego ) never miss and the biscuits are always made from scratch the day they ’ re served . 400 E . 32nd St . ( market ); 401 W . 29th St . ( storefront )
The Empanada Lady ’ s Empanadas / $ 9-17
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Crust by Mack ’ s Crab Pie / $ 16
Crust by Mack settled into its home in the Inner Harbor ’ s Pratt Street pavilion this past spring , but the reputation of their Crab Pie goes way back . The Old Bay-dusted crust gets stuffed with a creamy crab dip-like mixture that includes blue lump , jumbo and colossal crab meats . The pie is served up with a side of melted butter , which only ups the crab-feast vibes . 201 E . Pratt St .
After her Puerto Rican family ’ s empanada recipe gained popularity at local markets and pop-ups , Elisa Milan , aka the Empanada Lady , opened her downtown restaurant in 2023 . Create your own culinary adventure by picking from an assortment of empanada fillings : beef , chicken , crab , salmon , apple and more . No matter what you select , every bite will be pure bliss thanks to the flaky and tender crust that brings it all together . 10 South St .
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