BLK SWAN
HARBOR EAST
Channeling the“ urban elevated” vibe of trendy New York hot spots and bringing it to Harbor East, BLK Swan is a sophisticated space that falls somewhere between the city’ s casual beer pubs and its upscale fine dining restaurants. Check out the live DJ on weekends, Sunday brunch and an American menu featuring dishes like crab cakes, lamb chops and branzino for dinner.
SALLY O’ S
HIGHLANDTOWN
Former“ Top Chef” contestant Jesse Sandlin had been planning her first restaurant for several months when the pandemic changed everything. Her plans for Sally O’ s, in Highlandtown, quickly shifted to an outdoor-dining and takeout-only format. Now, the chef is serving up a sophisticated take on comfort food, such as the Highlandtown Smashburger( made from a short rib-brisket-chuck blend) and fried chicken sandwich( dolled up with Szechuan pickles, curry mayo and pickled onions).
‘ DASHERY
MOUNT VERNON
Hotel Revival reopened its first-floor restaurant space as‘ Dashery, a one-stop shop for onthe-go breakfast or coffee. While it’ s intended to be a perfect spot for you to dash in and out of, it’ s also an intimate hangout space for when you need a moment of peace.‘ Dashery joins Topside, the hotel’ s top-floor restaurant, which recently expanded its footprint with an outdoor lounge and dining space. VB
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