Baltimore Visitor Guide Fall/Winter 2021-2022 | Page 72

HOW IT STARTED
HOW IT ’ S GOING
HOW IT STARTED
LONGSTANDING PUBLIC MARKETS
Lexington Market has been part of the taste and character of Baltimore for more than 200 years . Although the building is currently undergoing a renovation , you can still sample a variety of foods , including Baltimore staples such as crab cakes and raw oysters from fourthgeneration Faidley ’ s Seafood , founded in 1886 . Two other historic markets have also been recently revitalized : Cross Street Market in Federal Hill and Broadway Market in Fell ’ s Point ; both feature international food stalls alongside traditional market vendors .
HOW IT ’ S GOING
TRENDY FOOD HALLS
Food halls with cafeteriastyle service are all the rage in Baltimore , and the spaces are as unconventionale as their offerings . Mount Vernon Marketplace is set in a former department store warehouse ; R . House in Remington is in a former auto showroom ; and Whitehall Market in Hampden is in a historic mill . At any space , you can sample flavors from a variety of local chefs under one roof !
VINTAGE TREASURES
Find your next vintage treasure at a curated second-hand clothing shop like Keepers Vintage in Mount Vernon or Get Shredded in Remington . For antiques , lighting fixtures or vintage furniture , check out Second Chance , which focuses its efforts toward diverting landfill waste and reclaiming materials for public use .
Keepers Vintage
MODERN TRENDS
For the latest in women ’ s fashion , stop by Brightside Boutique , a self-described “ trendy boutique that any girl can afford ” with locations in Federal Hill , Fell ’ s Point and Hampden . For housewares , souvenirs and gifts , browse Su Casa in Fell ’ s Point . Looking for a oneof-a-kind item ? They can connect you with artisans who can craft custom artwork , lamps or furniture .
JASON VARNEY
Mount Vernon Marketplace
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