GRAB & GO
GLOBAL
Enjoy a quick meal or take your coffee break at one of these international eateries .
CAFÉ LOS SUENOS
Carlos Payes grew up in El Salvador , where he spent his days picking coffee beans with his community . He brings that experience and reverence for coffee to his café in Remington , where he roasts beans on site . 2740 Huntingdon Ave .
EKIBEN
What started as a food cart at the Fell ’ s Point Farmers Market is now a popular three-store operation that dishes up Taiwanese curry fried chicken and Thai chicken meatballs inside steamed buns or rice bowls , plus specials that change regularly . 1622 Eastern Ave . & 911 W . 36th St . & 801 E . Fort Ave .
THE LOCAL FRY
This Hampden hotspot specializes in deluxe French fries topped with eclectic ingredients inspired by owners Kevin and Elizabeth Irish ’ s international travels , such as poutine , kimchi , asada and banh mi . 711 W . 40th St .
DULCEOLOGY BAKERY
Owned by sisters Alejandra and Nicole Leiva , Dulceology specializes in Latin American and El Salvadoran desserts . Their signature is Alfajores , a shortbread cookie filled with a rich dulce de leche filling and topped with powdered sugar or covered in chocolate . 1138 S . Charles St .
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EJJI RAMEN
Located along the back wall of Belvedere Square Market and inside Whole Foods in Harbor East , this casual hot spot serves up Japanese-style ramen infused with upscale flavors reminiscent of the owners ’ Malaysian heritage . 529 E . Belvedere Ave . & 711 S . Central Ave .
FRANCHESCA ’ S EMPANADAS CAFÉ
In this Highlandtown café , Franchesca Nunez and her team serve up delicious , quality empanadas with an impressive selection of stuffings to accommodate all diets .
Fillings include shredded chicken , ground beef , and spinach & ricotta , plus several vegan options . 428 S . Highland Ave .
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