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Baltimore ’ s restaurant industry showed a lot of grit and resilience this past year , with an impressive number of new concepts opening their doors in the middle of a pandemic — and thriving despite unstable conditions .
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It ’ s been a tough time for the industry worldwide — and , here in Baltimore , many beloved restaurants are gone for good , including Pen & Quill , Chez Hugo and Alexander Brown , which closed last May after just one year in business . But even amidst this incredibly challenging environment , some chefs and owners remain undeterred . With reduced rents and other landlord-provided incentives suddenly on the table , some found it to be the perfect time to test a new concept . According to one count by the Baltimore Business Journal , more than 45 restaurants have launched in the city since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic . Here are some of the spots that have opened in recent months .
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Mr . Nice Guy Cocktails has more than 30 drinks available for takeout . Spirits used include rye whiskey made by Tenth Ward , a woman-owned distillery in nearby Frederick .
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