Restaurant Review (Zella's Pizzeria)

1145 Hollins St
Baltimore, MD 21223
(410) 685-6999
www.zellaspizzeria.com

Just off West Lombard in the Hollins Market/Sowebo neighborhoods. There is the best pizza I have had in Baltimore so far. This bar sits on the corner hidden by the Hollins Market. One of the smaller markets, unlike Cross Street and Lexington Market... The prices are very affordable for what you order. The crust is pillowly with a nice chew to it. The toppings are plentiful and fresh. We had tried the margarita and the Eggplant, Olive, Roasted Red Pepper and Feta pizza. They were both done well... The staff was pleasant and attentive. They pour their mixed drinks strong, and have a number of beer in bottles and on tap. A great place to sit and chat with friends in a relaxing environment. There is also plenty of street parking, even on a friday night. I would recommend this pizza place and it is worth the short drive out to this out of the way neighborhood.

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 (Cantina Mamma Lucia)

Cantina Mamma Lucia
1350 Dorsey Rd
Hanover, MD 21076
(410)-684-2900
http://www.mammalucia.com/


Hidden a few minutes from the busy Arundel Mills Mall is probably one of the best Italian restaurants in the area. The reason I go there is a $7.49 lunch buffet. The all you can eat buffet runs Monday thru Friday, 11am - 2pm and is really one of the best values on the menu. The menu changes daily on the buffet, so check the website for your favorites. I do not know how they make any money if they have customers who can eat as I do.

Their pizza is in a NY style and has a crisp crust with that little bit of chew to it. The toppings are always fresh. My two favorite pasta dishes are the Fresh Battered Eggplant Parmigiana served with spaghetti and tomato sauce and the Linguini Alla Mare Chiara with fresh clams, shrimp, and calamari in a delicious marinara sauce.

The Subs are always well prepared as well. The salads are basic and consistent. The Fritto Misto consists of a plate of fried calamari, mozzarella sticks, breaded mushrooms, and zucchini sticks, and is my favorite appetizer there. Mama always said, "Nothing says loving like fried cheese." However, it does not hurt to have other fried foods around it.

This restaurant does italian food right, they cook for you as though you were family, and just like family when you leave, they hope you come back soon.

Restaurant Review (The Rockfish Raw Bar & Grill)

The Rockfish Raw Bar & Grill
400 Sixth Street
Annapolis, MD 21403
410-267-1800

Rockfish has gone though some changes since opening. One of the dearly loved owners passed away, chefs and staff have come and gone. This bar and grill puts out some amazing food in a beautiful setting. The oven is a gas fired stone hearth and a charcoal wood fire grill adds nice notes to the food they cook along with all the other kitchen equipment. The menu is seasonal and seafood is always fresh. The pizza has a crispy crust with a little bit a chewy to it and all the toppings are the best of quality. The salads are large and made with great flavor combinations. My mouth is watering and I have not even got to the entrees yet. The seafood, beef, chicken, and pasta dishes are amazing. They take the time to perfect dishes before serving them to their customers. I have never had dessert here because I have always eaten well with the rest of my meal, but they look tasty. Everything from ice creams to cakes to fresh fruit. And let’s not forget they are a bar so a full selection of beer, wine and mixed drinks. The beer and wine selection is large and varies but all well-chosen selections to balance out their menu. You will find a drink that everyone likes in this selection. In the bar there are enough televisions to keep any sports fan entertained and live music a couple nights a week. Rockfish is well worth the drive down to Eastport.