I forgot one thing:
In Baltimore, we ate at Chipotle. This is noteworthy because a few weeks ago, Fred Otteson, who frequently complains about the “Mexican” food in the Harrisburg area, suggested the Chipotle in Frederick, MD as the localest best option. I’d been to the one in Seattle, but hadn’t considered the possibility of finding one on this coast. And then, just days later, I was in Georgetown with some friends, spotted a Chipotle, and forced everyone to eat there.
Yesterday’s visit to Baltimore was with much the same crew I’d gone to DC with, and as soon as we saw the Inner Harbor Chipotle, all our arguments about where to eat were instantly resolved. It was beautiful.
But really, the main point here is that you should read Fred’s most recent post about squirrels, guns, and consistency in political thought.
Chipotle sounds excellent, did not notice it in my recent visit.
In your next Baltimore trip try Little Italy. You are heading in that direction in your photo. There are plenty of places to try but I reccomend Amicci’s. It is affordable but seems like more of a comparative bargain at dinner because they do not have a lunch menu but serve dinner portions at both meals. They have a signature appetizer that involves a bread bowl and shrimp. When we went recently there were at least three types of Gnocchi. This place has won Awards and been listed in various Baltimore best lists.
We actually drove to Little Italy, but I couldn’t remember the names of any of the places you’d mentioned to me, and there were some different ideas about what the group’s dining objectives were. I think cheap was the biggest goal, and Chipotle, while not dirt cheap, definitely met that objective.
Fred’s ongoing saga between himself and the squirrels is very amusing. Being a Dillsburg resident, for Fred to pick out the foibles of this quirky little town is brilliant.
I really miss Chipotle. In fact I miss all Mexican food, even the so-called “Mexican” food in Harrisburg. It’s almost reason enough for me to quit my job and move back to America.