Visitor Guide Spring/Summer 2021 | Page 44

open-air bocce courts, cabaret and cultural festivals( such as September’ s Madonnari Arts Festival, when street artists chalk the sidewalks of South High and Stiles Streets). Of course, one of the best ways to get a taste— literally— of the neighborhood’ s flavor is to visit one of the classic restaurants. Some local mainstays include Sabatino’ s, La Scala and Germano’ s, plus specialty spots like Vaccaro’ s Italian Pastry Shop.
Finish your day with a casual lunch from the international stalls at our legendary public markets and food halls. At R. House in REMINGTON, choose from tacos, pizza, Korean bibimbap bowls or sushi. DOWNTOWN’ s Lexington Market offers flavors from China, India, the Caribbean and more. And at Cross Street Market in FEDERAL HILL, Vietnamese, Korean, Caribbean and Mexican fare is served daily. VB
DAY 3
Round out your worldwide tour with a visit to our neighbor to the South. In MOUNT VERNON, the art of Mexico is the focus of the new exhibition at the Walters Art Museum.“ Translations and Transitions / Traducciones y Transiciones: A Celebration of Mexican and Central American Independence( 1821 – 2021)” spotlights Mexico and Central America’ s independence from Spain and the region’ s cultural exchange between Indigenous and European people. The exhibition includes books, gold artifacts, ceramics and paintings, including an original work exploring Indigenous astronomical ideas by Mexican-American René Treviño.
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Alma Cocina Latina
1701 N. CHARLES ST.
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An open arepa bar is the crown jewel of this Station North restaurant, which takes a contemporary approach to Venezuelan
cuisine. Expect modern takes on the arepa— including such combinations as slow-smoked pork with pickled onions, avocado and mango barbecue sauce or chorizo with fried egg, avocado and queso— plus other tasty dishes like crispy polenta. Also on tap: Artisanal sangria and cocktails made with small craft spirits.
Clavel
225 W. 23RD ST.
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This Remington mezcaleria and taqueria serves a modern take on tacos, such as lamb barbacoa, braised in Mexican coffee, Modelo Negra and spices, or shrimp ceviche, cured in lime with spicy cilantro pesto and
cucumber. Even the tortillas feel special: The flour versions are handmade using a fifthgeneration family recipe.
Maximón
200 INTERNATIONAL DR.
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This Harbor East restaurant takes its name from a Mayan god and is inspired by South American and Mexican cuisine, cocktails, design and more. The large space includes a stage for live musical performances, a Spanish-style courtyard and a tequila tasting room where guests can blend their own bottles.
Puerto 511
102 CLAY ST.
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Slightly tucked away in the Bromo Arts District, this
petite restaurant takes on Peruvian cuisine that varies from street food to ceviche, plus specialties such as lomo saltado and arroz con mariscos.
Bar Vasquez
1425 ALICEANNA ST.
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A celebration of Argentina’ s Buenos Aires, Bar Vasquez showcases the country’ s meat-centric cuisine through a variety of steak cuts, and highlights seasonal South American ingredients. Starters like empanadas join delicious vegetable sides like wood-grilled local corn with chimichurri sauce and roasted sweet potato with caramelized pimenton honey and thyme.
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