Restaurant Review (Angelo's)

3600 Keswick Rd
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 235-2595

On the corner of 36th Street "The Avenue" and Keswick rd is Angelo's. What I know them for is their 18 inch slice of pizza. Priced right at about 5 dollars, plus topping this massive slice is a nice cheap meal. The quality of the pizza is good and the toppings are fresh. The subs are also very good full of meat in the cheese steaks and italian cold cuts...

Restaurant Review (Cafe Hon)

Cafe Hon
1002 W 36th St
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 243-1230
www.cafehon.com

This restaurant sits at the heart of Hampden on The Avenue. Owned by Denise Whiting the hon herself... I find this restaurant/bar to be rather touristy, with large portions, high prices, mediocre food and service. I've never been impressed from their meatloaf, burgers, and fries with gravy to milky fettuccine alfredo to being out of food on the menu on a regular basis. I have say I've tried to like this icon of a restaurant but I just can't. I would rather spend my money elsewhere in the neighborhood. Save your money for the next Honfest!!!

Restaurant Review (A Common Ground)

A Common Ground
819 W 36th St
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 235-5533

Sitting on The Avenue in Hampden is this little coffee shop, that does it right. This is no Starbucks. Many of the eclectic locals of Hampden are always starting their day off here. The coffee is fresh, brewed, and ready to go. (They use Cafe Pronto Brand Coffee out of Annapolis). They have iced coffee down to a science , flavorful and not bitter. The pastries and scones are always tender and moist. If you come with a real hunger then try one of their breakfast or deli sandwiches the portions are large and I tend to split one with a friend. For these hot days we have been having if you are a coffee drinker but need a cooler option, the blended coffee drinks are always refreshing.

Restaurant Review (Grano's)

Little Grano
1031 W. 36th St.
Baltimore, MD 21211
443.869.3429

Grano Pasta at Chestnut
3547 Chestnut Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21211
443.438.7521

These two quant locations of pasta bars are serving food that makes you fall in love with these restaurants. From the homemade sauces to the locally sourced meat for the meatballs at Grano’s the place has more of a rustic tuscan feel to the establishment. Almost as if, you have left the middle of Baltimore City for your meal. I eat here regularly, the service is wonderful, prompt, and you can even phone in your order to Little Grano for carryout. It gets better the pricing is very reasonable and is a byob establish.