Baltimore Visitor Guide Spring/Summer 2025 | Page 30

Motzi Bread
Rye Street Tavern
Rooted Rotisserie

Motzi Bread

The secret to the exceptional breads and sweet treats produced by this Charles Village bakery are the locally sourced ingredients . Motzi sources high-quality grains from farms across the Chesapeake Bay , giving their baked goods a distinctly local flavor . The bakery emphasizes accessibility via a sliding-scale pricing model that ensures anyone can enjoy their homegrown artisanal creations . You can also sample their goods at local eateries Artifact Coffee , Dutch Courage and Le Comptoir Du Vin . 2801 Guilford Ave .
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Rye Street Tavern

Boasting stunning waterfront views of the Patapsco River , the reinvented Rye Street Tavern invites you to savor Baltimore ’ s rich culinary heritage in Baltimore Peninsula , one of the city ’ s newest neighborhoods . The New American restaurant neighbors the Sagamore Spirit Distillery , which celebrates the Maryland tradition of world-class rye whiskey . Rye Street Tavern ’ s cocktail menu even showcases the best of its neighbor ’ s offerings , featuring classic drinks like the Espresso Martini and Old Fashioned , crafted with Sagamore ’ s renowned whiskey . 225 E . Cromwell St .
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Rooted Rotisserie

Nestled in the historic Hollins Market neighborhood , Rooted Rotisserie brings a family-oriented twist to French cuisine . Chef Joseph Burton , a West Baltimore native , and his wife Amanda share their passion for locally sourced ingredients at the table , a love cultivated since Chef Burton ’ s childhood . The restaurant has received rave reviews from locals and food critics alike , including popular social media personality Keith Lee . 1116 Hollins St .
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Stuck on what to try first ? PHILLIPS RECOMMENDS ROOTED ROTISSERIE ’ S DUCK CONFIT GUMBO . This entrée features slow-cooked duck leg and potatoes , complemented by collard greens , fried okra and a hearty gumbo with a rich , dark roux base that rivals the New Orleans standard . “ They ’ ve nailed it ,” she said . “ It ’ s an elevated take on a classic comfort dish .”
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