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ZEN’s Baltimore + DC Area Finds
The Rockefeller Room is one of ZEN’s Baltimore + DC Area Finds.

1. The Rockefeller Room

136 E Francis St, Williamsburg, VA
American Restaurant · 4 tips and reviews
Pho Viet Flare is one of ZEN’s Baltimore + DC Area Finds.

2. Pho Viet Flare

8.3
514 S Van Dorn St Ste B, Alexandria, VA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Landmark - Van Dorn · 20 tips and reviews
Jimmy's Famous Seafood is one of ZEN’s Baltimore + DC Area Finds.

3. Jimmy's Famous Seafood

8.7
6526 Holabird Ave, Baltimore, MD
Seafood Restaurant · Southeastern Baltimore · 90 tips and reviews
Mr. Bill's Terrace Inn is one of ZEN’s Baltimore + DC Area Finds.

4. Mr. Bill's Terrace Inn

7.9
200 Eastern Blvd (btw Goeller & Helena), Essex, MD
Seafood Restaurant · 21 tips and reviews
Pappas Restaurant is one of ZEN’s Baltimore + DC Area Finds.

5. Pappas Restaurant

8.7
1725 Taylor Ave (at Oakleigh Rd), Parkville, MD
Seafood Restaurant · 48 tips and reviews
The Rivershack is one of ZEN’s Baltimore + DC Area Finds.

6. The Rivershack

8.4
PO Box 280, Charlestown, MD
Seafood Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews
The Wellwood is one of ZEN’s Baltimore + DC Area Finds.

7. The Wellwood

7.8
523 Water St, Charlestown, MD
Seafood Restaurant · 24 tips and reviews
American Visionary Art Museum is one of ZEN’s Baltimore + DC Area Finds.

8. American Visionary Art Museum

9.0
800 Key Hwy (at Covington St), Baltimore, MD
Art Museum · Federal Hill - Montgomery · 80 tips and reviews
Corradetti Glass Studio is one of ZEN’s Baltimore + DC Area Finds.

9. Corradetti Glass Studio

8.3
2010 Clipper Park Rd #119, Baltimore, MD
Design Studio · Woodberry · 3 tips and reviews
Miss Shirley's Cafe is one of ZEN’s Baltimore + DC Area Finds.

10. Miss Shirley's Cafe

8.7
750 E Pratt St (btwn Market & President), Baltimore, MD
Breakfast Spot · Downtown Baltimore · 153 tips and reviews
Sagamore Pendry Hotel is one of ZEN’s Baltimore + DC Area Finds.

11. Sagamore Pendry Hotel

9.2
1715 Thames St, Baltimore, MD
Hotel · Fells Point · 9 tips and reviews
Pappas Restaurant And Sports Bar is one of ZEN’s Baltimore + DC Area Finds.

12. Pappas Restaurant And Sports Bar

7.8
6713 Ritchie Hwy, Glen Burnie, MD
Diner · 35 tips and reviews
Fiesta Mexicana is one of ZEN’s Baltimore + DC Area Finds.

13. Fiesta Mexicana

9.2
8304 Philadelphia Rd, Rosedale, MD
Mexican Restaurant · 21 tips and reviews
Kippo Ramen is one of ZEN’s Baltimore + DC Area Finds.

14. Kippo Ramen

7.3
606 S Broadway (btwn Fleet & Aliceanna), Baltimore, MD
Ramen Restaurant · Fells Point · 15 tips and reviews
Fells Point Surf Company is one of ZEN’s Baltimore + DC Area Finds.

15. Fells Point Surf Company

1631 Thames St, Baltimore, MD
Board Store · Fells Point · 3 tips and reviews
7-Eleven is one of ZEN’s Baltimore + DC Area Finds.

16. 7-Eleven

5.3
1615 Thames St, Baltimore, MD
Convenience Store · Fells Point · 10 tips and reviews
The Daily Grind (aka The Fells Grind) is one of ZEN’s Baltimore + DC Area Finds.

17. The Daily Grind (aka The Fells Grind)

6.9
1720 Thames St (btw Broadway & Ann), Baltimore, MD
Coffee Shop · Fells Point · 48 tips and reviews

18. The Seasoned Olive

805 S Broadway, Baltimore, MD
Gift Store · Fells Point · No tips or reviews
El Supremo Records is one of ZEN’s Baltimore + DC Area Finds.

19. El Supremo Records

7.3
1709 Aliceanna St (at Broadway), Baltimore, MD
Record Store · Fells Point · 5 tips and reviews
MiY Designs is one of ZEN’s Baltimore + DC Area Finds.

20. MiY Designs

Baltimore, MD
Furniture and Home Store · Canton · 2 tips and reviews
Su Casa is one of ZEN’s Baltimore + DC Area Finds.

21. Su Casa

7.5
901 S Bond St Ste 1 (Thames St.), Baltimore, MD
Furniture and Home Store · Fells Point · 6 tips and reviews

22. Off Main Mid Century Antiques

407 Oella Ave, Catonsville, MD
Antique Store · No tips or reviews
Homewood Suites by Hilton is one of ZEN’s Baltimore + DC Area Finds.

23. Homewood Suites by Hilton

6.9
625 President St (at Fleet St), Baltimore, MD
Hotel · Southeastern Baltimore · 22 tips and reviews
Baltimore Museum of Art is one of ZEN’s Baltimore + DC Area Finds.

24. Baltimore Museum of Art

9.3
10 Art Museum Dr (at Wyman Pk Dr), Baltimore, MD
Art Museum · Johns-Hopkins - Homewood · 66 tips and reviews
Gallery 788 @ Hampden is one of ZEN’s Baltimore + DC Area Finds.

25. Gallery 788 @ Hampden

7.7
3602 Hickory Ave (36th Street), Baltimore, MD
Art Gallery · Hampden · 6 tips and reviews
Baltimore Clayworks is one of ZEN’s Baltimore + DC Area Finds.

26. Baltimore Clayworks

8.2
5707 Smith Ave, Baltimore, MD
Art Gallery · Mt. Washington · 4 tips and reviews
Mekong Delta is one of ZEN’s Baltimore + DC Area Finds.

27. Mekong Delta

7.5
222 N Charles St (W Saratoga St.), Baltimore, MD
Vietnamese Restaurant · Downtown Baltimore · 7 tips and reviews
Mission BBQ is one of ZEN’s Baltimore + DC Area Finds.

28. Mission BBQ

8.5
3701 Boston St (At Eaton St), Baltimore, MD
BBQ Joint · Canton · 49 tips and reviews
Ma Petite Shoe is one of ZEN’s Baltimore + DC Area Finds.

29. Ma Petite Shoe

7.9
832 W 36th St (Falls Rd), Baltimore, MD
Shoe Store · Hampden · 11 tips and reviews
Trohv Home & Gift is one of ZEN’s Baltimore + DC Area Finds.

30. Trohv Home & Gift

921 W 36th St (at Roland Ave.), Baltimore, MD
Furniture and Home Store · Hampden · 15 tips and reviews
The True Vine Record Shop is one of ZEN’s Baltimore + DC Area Finds.

31. The True Vine Record Shop

8.3
3544 Hickory Ave (at W 36th St), Baltimore, MD
Record Store · Hampden · 5 tips and reviews

32. vintage loyalty boutique

1720 Fleet St, Baltimore, MD
Boutique · Fells Point · No tips or reviews
Brightside Boutique is one of ZEN’s Baltimore + DC Area Finds.

33. Brightside Boutique

732 S Broadway, Baltimore, MD
Women's Store · Fells Point · 3 tips and reviews

34. Sheep's Clothing

1620 Shakespeare St, Baltimore, MD
Clothing Store · Fells Point · No tips or reviews
Papi's Taco Joint is one of ZEN’s Baltimore + DC Area Finds.

35. Papi's Taco Joint

8.4
1703 Aliceanna St (Broadway), Baltimore, MD
Taco Restaurant · Fells Point · 40 tips and reviews
Loch Bar is one of ZEN’s Baltimore + DC Area Finds.

36. Loch Bar

8.6
240 International Dr, Baltimore, MD
Seafood Restaurant · Southeastern Baltimore · 14 tips and reviews

JonahJonah: Awesome atmosphere. Great for seafood, good oyster selection. Happy hour from 3-6. Large whiskey selection. Outdoor seating as well.

37. The Sound Garden

9.0
1616 Thames St (btwn Broadway & Bond St), Baltimore, MD
Record Store · Fells Point · 48 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Rolling Stone ranked Sound Garden as #2 in their 2012 list of The Best Record Stores in the USA! And every year, it remains on top lists locally in Baltimore & nationally.

Pitango Gelato is one of ZEN’s Baltimore + DC Area Finds.

38. Pitango Gelato

9.2
802 S Broadway (btwn Lancaster & Shakespeare St.), Baltimore, MD
Ice Cream Parlor · Fells Point · 100 tips and reviews

TomTom: You can't go wrong with anything here. Love their coffee and espresso, love their gelato and sorbets. Affogato, cardamom and espresso gelato, and mango sorbet are among my favorite.

Ekiben is one of ZEN’s Baltimore + DC Area Finds.

39. Ekiben

9.0
1622 Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD
Asian Restaurant · Fells Point · 31 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Take three University of Maryland Baltimore County graduates who fuse flavors from Ethiopia, Taiwan, Thailand, and India, and the result is nothing less than magical. Read more.

Tortilleria Sinaloa is one of ZEN’s Baltimore + DC Area Finds.

40. Tortilleria Sinaloa

8.9
1716 Eastern Ave (at S Register St), Baltimore, MD
Taco Restaurant · Fells Point · 36 tips and reviews

Thomas V.Thomas Vander Wal: The barbacoa, chorizos, and carnitas tacos were really good, if not amazing. The fresh corn tortillas are really good and worth picking up a half or whole kilo for devious things at home.

Teavolve is one of ZEN’s Baltimore + DC Area Finds.

41. Teavolve

8.5
1401 Aliceanna St (at S Eden St.), Baltimore, MD
Tea Room · Fells Point · 115 tips and reviews

Fabian .Fabian 🚶: Cool spot. Try the egg and crab croissant. Try the red velvet late also.

42. Ale Mary's

8.5
1939 Fleet St (at Washington St.), Baltimore, MD
Bar · Fells Point · 58 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Great service & atmosphere. Try the Chicken Chesapeake sandwich blackened & their tater tots. Sooo good!

Kooper's Tavern is one of ZEN’s Baltimore + DC Area Finds.

43. Kooper's Tavern

8.5
1702 Thames St (Btw Broadway & S Ann), Baltimore, MD
Burger Joint · Fells Point · 94 tips and reviews

Naptown .Naptown 💪 Larry: Koopers has a free buffet every Friday. They have $4 wine and $1 rail drinks and drafts. Their happy hour runs from 4-7 p.m.

44. Kooper's Tavern

8.5
1702 Thames St (Btw Broadway & S Ann), Baltimore, MD
Burger Joint · Fells Point · 94 tips and reviews

Patrick J.Patrick Johnson: Visiting from Buffalo, NY and was thoroughly impressed with the grouper fingers and the crab cake sandwiches. Seriously, both were awesome. Try it.

45. Curiosity

Lancaster St (S Exeter St), Baltimore, MD
Furniture and Home Store · Southeastern Baltimore · 1 tip

Greg S.Greg S.: Cute little gift shop; lots of crab themed wine stoppers, soaps, serving trays, candles, and other knick knacks.

46. B'more Betty

1316 Light St, Baltimore, MD
Women's Store · SBIC - West Federal Hill · 2 tips and reviews

kate r.kate rowe: Adorable picks both newer brands and super vintage! Plus they check out your treasures to buy (on the spot!) on Sundays!

47. Ten Thousand Villages

6.9
1621 Thames St (btw Bond & Broadway), Baltimore, MD
Gift Store · Fells Point · 1 tip

Brittany W.Brittany Wilson: Fair trade nonprofit. Give them your money!

48. Hunting Ground

8.2
3649 Falls Rd (at W 37th), Baltimore, MD
Boutique · Hampden · 6 tips and reviews

Jared N.Jared Nicodemus: Newest vintage clothing store in town. And not only will the hip, early twenty-somethings find retro chic clothing (men's and women's), they also carry used guitars, effects pedals, strings, and amps.

49. Atomic Books

9.1
3620 Falls Rd (36th St.), Baltimore, MD
Comic Book Store · Hampden · 23 tips and reviews

HeatherHeather: Awesome books plus comics (graphic novels) and more indie zines than you can shake a stick at. Then toys and a record store in the back too!

50. The Charmery

9.1
801 W 36th St, Baltimore, MD
Ice Cream Parlor · Hampden · 62 tips and reviews

Emily S.Emily Scheeler: OMG! Thai Iced Tea!!

51. Retrofurn

3401 Chestnut Ave Ste R (W 34th Street), Baltimore, MD
Antique Store · Wyman Park · 4 tips and reviews

RetrofurnRetrofurn: RETROFURN Mid-Century Modern blends funky Mid-century Modern and Vintage furniture and home decor items with the sleek lines of Danish, Scandinavian and American design.

Charleston is one of ZEN’s Baltimore + DC Area Finds.

52. Charleston

9.0
1000 Lancaster St, Baltimore, MD
American Restaurant · Southeastern Baltimore · 51 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Signature dishes such as seared foie gras and fried green tomatoes have earned chef Cindy Wolf six James Beard Award nominations. Read more.

Vaccaro's Italian Pastry Shop is one of ZEN’s Baltimore + DC Area Finds.

53. Vaccaro's Italian Pastry Shop

8.7
222 Albemarle St (at Stiles St), Baltimore, MD
Bakery · Southeastern Baltimore · 111 tips and reviews

Scott L.Scott LoRusso: Great desserts. Italian cookies and gelato were great.

54. L.P. Steamers

9.1
1100 E Fort Ave (at Woodall St.), Baltimore, MD
Seafood Restaurant · Locust Point · 59 tips and reviews

Nicole L.Nicole Levine: Amazing! A must do in Baltimore. I have gone to many restaurants in Baltimore for the crabs and this one by far has the best Crabs! Plus the roof top deck is amazing! Great local spot

L.P. Steamers is one of ZEN’s Baltimore + DC Area Finds.

55. L.P. Steamers

9.1
1100 E Fort Ave (at Woodall St.), Baltimore, MD
Seafood Restaurant · Locust Point · 59 tips and reviews

Ron J.Ron Jeramiah: Did the ‘Boat Load’ with 2 pitchers of beers to chase. Damn lot of good food...crab, shrimp, lobster, scallops, fries... 🦀

The Brewer's Art is one of ZEN’s Baltimore + DC Area Finds.

56. The Brewer's Art

9.1
1106 N Charles St (at W Chase St), Baltimore, MD
Bar · Mid-Town Belvedere · 177 tips and reviews

The Baltimore SunThe Baltimore Sun: Baltimore's Best Bars 2013: "Brewer’s Art serves delicious, brewed-in-house Belgian ales both upstairs (a classy, well-lit area) and downstairs (a dark dungeon by comparison)." http://bsun.md/1clMXzv

Samos Restaurant is one of ZEN’s Baltimore + DC Area Finds.

57. Samos Restaurant

9.0
600 Oldham St (at Fleet St), Baltimore, MD
Greek Restaurant · Southeastern Baltimore · 61 tips and reviews

EaterEater: This old-school Greek restaurant only takes cash at its original location on Oldham Street in the heart of Greektown; specialties include gyros, garlic shrimp, and spanakopita. Read more.

The Food Market is one of ZEN’s Baltimore + DC Area Finds.

58. The Food Market

8.8
1017 W 36th St, Baltimore, MD
American Restaurant · Hampden · 96 tips and reviews

EaterEater: It offers one of the best crab cakes in town, as well as the Baltimore club — a sandwich featuring crab cake, shrimp salad, bacon, lettuce, and tomato. Read more.

Rec Pier Chop House is one of ZEN’s Baltimore + DC Area Finds.

59. Rec Pier Chop House

8.5
1715 Thames St, Baltimore, MD
Steakhouse · Fells Point · 5 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The spicy linguine with Maryland blue crab, and the boneless ribeye steak are two of the most popular dishes at James Beard Award-winning chef Andrew Carmellini’s Rec Pier Chop House. Read more.

Woodberry Kitchen is one of ZEN’s Baltimore + DC Area Finds.

60. Woodberry Kitchen

8.8
2010 Clipper Park Rd (btwn Clipper & Parkdale), Baltimore, MD
New American Restaurant · Woodberry · 209 tips and reviews

Yera H.Yera Ha: LOVE everything about this place, from the interiors to the service to the dessert (CMP!). Do not skip the coffee or the crab pot at brunch.

61. Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower

8.3
21 S Eutaw St (at W. Lombard St.), Baltimore, MD
Monument · Downtown Baltimore · 11 tips and reviews

Chuck D.Chuck Ditzler: I highly recommend visiting on a Saturday afternoon to talk with the artists with studios in the Tower and consider buying their art. Take the elevator to the top and then walk down.

Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower is one of ZEN’s Baltimore + DC Area Finds.

62. Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower

8.3
21 S Eutaw St (at W. Lombard St.), Baltimore, MD
Monument · Downtown Baltimore · 11 tips and reviews

Baltimore Office of Promotion & The ArtsBaltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts: Visit the FREE Open Studio Day at Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower this Saturday. View artists' studios and work from 1-5pm. Read more.

63. McFadden Art & Glass

8.6
6802 Eastern Ave (I-95), Baltimore, MD
Art Gallery · 7 tips and reviews

Stacy A.Stacy Adam: Every first and third Friday of the month is "Date Night." Go there and watch some fun demonstrations, make a pendant, ornament or flower, and grab some drinks at The Glass Grill.

Corradetti Glass Studio is one of ZEN’s Baltimore + DC Area Finds.

64. Corradetti Glass Studio

8.3
2010 Clipper Park Rd #119, Baltimore, MD
Design Studio · Woodberry · 3 tips and reviews

Yera H.Yera Ha: Beautiful spot and friendly staff! Check out the unique glass pieces here.

BMA Sculpture Garden is one of ZEN’s Baltimore + DC Area Finds.

65. BMA Sculpture Garden

7.5
10 Art Museum Dr (at the Baltimore Museum of Art), Baltimore, MD
Sculpture Garden · Johns-Hopkins - Homewood · 5 tips and reviews

The Baltimore SunThe Baltimore Sun: When strolling through three acres' worth of 34 sculptures, escaping to the Baltimore Museum of Art is like escaping to a country estate. Read more: http://bit.ly/NEM7TR

Blue Moon Too is one of ZEN’s Baltimore + DC Area Finds.

66. Blue Moon Too

8.5
1024 Light St (at Poultney St), Baltimore, MD
Café · Federal Hill - Montgomery · 31 tips and reviews

Courtney B.Courtney Black: I recommend the Captain Crunch French Toast!

67. Denova

1021 W 36th St, Baltimore, MD
Antique Store · Hampden · 1 tip

Danny M.Danny Morales: Amazing mid century pieces at rock bottom prices!

68. Poppy and Stella

7.9
728 S Broadway, Baltimore, MD
Shoe Store · Fells Point · 8 tips and reviews

Gloria J.Gloria James: the best shoe shop I have ever seen,a bunch of varieties they have and the most valuable thing is their 15%off deal,it always attracts me,that's why i usually go there,surely recommended to everyone

Costas Inn is one of ZEN’s Baltimore + DC Area Finds.

69. Costas Inn

8.5
4100 North Point Blvd, Baltimore, MD
Seafood Restaurant · 39 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Crab cakes are a bit eggy 4 me. Come 4 yr-round med-jumbo Steamed Crabs flown in daily from Gulf. "No Old Bay! Plain pls" I eat 'em w/ my Black Vinegar (Shanghainese way). Coleslaw is not 2 mayoey.

70. Party Dress

7.3
723 S Broadway, Baltimore, MD
Clothing Store · Fells Point · 8 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: It's not just about finding the right "Party Dress"..whenever I'm in Baltimore, this is my go-to for other affordable "Fashionable Finds" (see my Collections /Lists)!

71. Waterfront Hotel

7.6
1710 Thames St (btw Broadway & Ann), Baltimore, MD
Pub · Fells Point · 81 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Fun Fells Point hangout w/ 3 floors, snappy staff, $10 AYCD 11am-2pm, & decent fries (that's about it!). Ask for the remoulade sauce.

Mi Pueblo is one of ZEN’s Baltimore + DC Area Finds.

72. Mi Pueblo

8.9
7556 Ritchie Hwy, Glen Burnie, MD
Mexican Restaurant · 49 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Mgmt: TRAIN waiters to drop sizzling fajita platter onto table & NOT into customer's hands-I was burned! Otherwise, festive decor, table-side guac, & (pork) carnitas fajitas wld've made up for it.

73. Victoria Gastro Pub

8.9
8201 Snowden River Pkwy, Columbia, MD
Gastropub · Long Reach · 199 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Great HH mon-fri 4-7pm & 10-2am. $5-6 Draft beers & wines, & apps: $5 buttermilk fried chicken, $6 kobe slider, $4 white truffle popcorn, $16 lobster grilled cheese, & poutine w/ duck confit!

R&R Taqueria is one of ZEN’s Baltimore + DC Area Finds.

74. R&R Taqueria

8.7
7894 Washington Blvd (MD 175), Elkridge, MD
Mexican Restaurant · 56 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Featured in "Diners, Drive-Ins, & Dives," authentic Mexican in a Mobile station food mart.

Steven F Udvar-Hazy Center is one of ZEN’s Baltimore + DC Area Finds.

75. Steven F Udvar-Hazy Center

9.3
14390 Air and Space Museum Pkwy, Chantilly, VA
Museum · 201 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: The most awesome display of over 1400 historical aircraft & artifacts: Discovery space shuttle, & Enola Gay!

76. Steven F Udvar-Hazy Center

9.3
14390 Air and Space Museum Pkwy, Chantilly, VA
Museum · 201 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Discovery space shuttle, Enola Gay, & over 1400 historical aircraft & artifacts!

77. Alice's Tea Cup: Chapter III

220 E 81st St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave.), New York, NY
Café · Yorkville · 75 tips and reviews

Lucy H.Lucy H.: The other two locations have better food and a better vibe. Would not recommend this location 🙁

78. Common Ground

7.5
819 W 36th St (btw Elm & Chestnut), Baltimore, MD
Café · Wyman Park · 34 tips and reviews

Heather D.Heather Dalby: Can't go wrong with a large coffee and a muffin, but don't miss out on the great breakfast sandwiches and bagels w/cream cheese. They are fast and friendly.