Baltimore Visitor Guide Spring/Summer 2022 | Page 62

LIORA
Also found along the Inner Harbor , Chef Kenney ’ s latest concept Liora offers a curated menu of creative plant-based dishes . The menu takes inspiration from Baltimore ’ s rich history , artistry and charm , so it ’ s no surprise that it features vegan twists on Baltimore signatures like crab cakes and barbecue . Still , the menu also includes innovative concepts like the beet-based Reuben sandwich , sweet potato gnocchi and pumpkin curry . And don ’ t forget about the lengthy wine list ripe with organic and biodynamic varieties ! 414 Light St .
CAJOU CREAMERY
Send your taste buds on a trip with a scoop from Cajou Creamery ! Wife and husband duo Nicole Foster and Dwight Campbell bring bold , bright flavors to their plant-based ice cream made from cashew , almond and hazelnut milks . Cajou offers a range of flavors — horchata , baklava , sweet potato , kulfi — inspired by the couple ’ s global travels . Find them at their store not far from the Walters Art Museum , or at beloved Baltimore locales like Culinary Architecture , Water for Chocolate , Red Emma ’ s , The Land of Kush or the outdoor Market at Montebello in Northeast Baltimore . 411 N . Howard St .
THE LAND OF KUSH
The Land of Kush serves vegan and vegetarian soul food so good , you won ’ t believe it ’ s veggie . Everything on the menu is v-friendly , from “ crab ” cakes and BBQ ribs to curry “ chicken ” and sweet potato cake . Just a few blocks from the heart of Mount Vernon , The Land of Kush hits the spot after visiting the Washington Monument or the Maryland Center for History and Culture . 840 N . Eutaw St .
RED EMMA ’ S
Part bookstore , part vegan restaurant , Red Emma ’ s is a worker-owned and cooperative cafe that features lots of plant-based goodies , including a vegan brunch menu . Highlights include the cashew tofu quiche and toast topped with shiitake bacon and hummus . In addition to serving delicious brews and pastries , Red Emma ’ s has helped to launch several influential Baltimore cooperatives like 2640 , a community events venue , and the Baltimore Free School , a collaborative learning environment where Baltimoreans teach one another free of charge . Find them in Waverly , not far from the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and the Lyric Opera House . 3128 Greenmount Ave .
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