Blue Hill Tavern - Canton, Baltimore

Check out the Blue Hill Tavern.....yum!

I have eaten here probably 4 or 5 times. I like the ambiance and the feel of the bar area.

Last night, my friend Jen and I ate here for a late "Christmas dinner" that we have together annually instead of buying each other a present.  We walked in around 7 with no reservation and were told nothing was open til 8:45 - it was pretty packed, but it was a Saturday night. Luckily, we grabbed a table at the bar with no problem.

My cosmo was quite delicious. Just the right amount of strong - with a refreshing flavor - couldn't figure it out - cotton candy/grapefruit juice, something in it was just the right amount of sweet.

Jen got the bellini and enjoyed it as well. the house cabernet was also good.

Jen got the escargot at the recommendation of our server. She said it was good, but not amazing. For her entree, she had the Barramundi and said it was delicious.

I had the caesar salad and had steak added. It was very good - steak was tender and well seasoned, and salad was fresh.

We didn't really need dessert, but why not, after all, it's Christmas in February! I had the "candy bar"

This was very sweet but delicious. It had pretzel, ice cream, chocolate marshmallow and graham cracker and reminded me of something Woodberry Kitchen would make. I enjoyed it, but didn't need it!

Jen had the cheese plate and as you can see below, was very excited about it, although again, she was too full to completely enjoy it.

I like this place because it's off the beaten path in Canton and very close off 95. From White Marsh where I live, I can get there in 20 minutes or less. Parking can be tough but they do offer valet.
After circling just twice we found a spot a few blocks away.

This is a great place for a date, a girlfriend night out, a guys night with drinks at the bar, or even a business lunch or dinner. I like taking people here because I know we will both be pleased with our dining experience. I recommend trying it out if you haven't already!

Woodberry Kitchen, My Favorite Restaurant in Baltimore, maybe the world

As their web site will tell you, Woodberry Kitchen features the seasonal best from local growers and emphasizes organic meats and sustainable agriculture.

http://www.woodberrykitchen.com/

I love everything about this restaurant. The valet parking, the customer service (waiters, waitresses and bartenders are always friendly.)  The casual vibe. The warm surroundings and toasty atmosphere. The amazing drinks. The fresh taste of everything in little touches like the butter, to herbs on your plate. The desserts and breadbasket alone are worth coming for....I always say next time I'm not ordering an entree so I can just focus on bread and desserts.  But then the entrees are the best part too!

So, this is my favorite drink. It is called Kramer after Cosmo Kramer on Seinfeld. It is usually not on the menu, you have to know to ask for it. It is DELICIOUS.

This was some kind of meat plate my boyfriend ordered. He loved it.

OK, this could be the best corn bread I've ever had in my life. I ordered it extra, as if the multiple servings from the bread basket weren't enough. They have different breads every time I go which makes it very fun!

This may not look appetizing because I'm a plane Jane and ordered it without the sauce, but this pork chop was one of the best 3 I've had in my lifetime! The fries, are always amazing. I never met a french fry I didn't like though.....

This again, does not show how amazing the chicken and biscuit tastes. The chicken is probably the best I've ever eat. So moist and yet with the crispiest most delicious skin I've ever had.  I usually get this every time.
I was trying to be adventurous which is why I opted for the pork chop.

Now for dessert. We couldn't decide between several, so our waiter was so sweet and brought us samples of two on a plate. This apple cider sorbet was so incredible. My kids would have LOVED it. The chocolate bulb or whatever it was called, was really fun to eat and so tasty.  Our favorite dessert is CMP - which we have driven to woodberry and ordered at the bar just to get.  It's chocolate marshmallow and peanuts and is so delicious.

My 7 year old asked me Mom, is there anything you DON'T like about your favorite restaurant? I replied the only thing is that sometimes you can't get a table and have to reserve way in advance. Otherwise, I can't think of one negative for this place. I highly recommend it, with a thousand stars.