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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