101: City Paper's Guilde to Baltimore For College Students by Baltimore City Paper

OUR ANNUAL GUIDE TO BALTIMORE FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS 2011-2012 • CITYPAPER101.COM

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City Paper’s guide to Baltimore for college students enters its sophomore year By Lee Gardner

ne of the ideas behind going to college is that you learn. But it’s not just the gut, freshman-year stuff like how to write a topic sentence or Maslow’s hierarchy of needs that you learn, but also how to get around the area surrounding campus, where to grab a cheap bite, and what there is to do around here over a long weekend when you’re not heading home. And you’re probably also looking to your time in college for more intangible stuff—good times, new experiences, the works. You’re probably paying a lot of money to learn the textbook stuff, but we’re here to help you out with the rest of it for free with City Paper’s second annual guide to Baltimore just for you. Yes, most local students figure out Baltimore fine on their own, at least to some degree, but it isn’t the easiest place to crack. The streets mostly avoid tidy grids, and the city is home to both tony affluence and grinding poverty, sometimes within a few blocks of each other. You’ll hear locals sometimes repeat the corny truism that Baltimore is a city of neighborhoods, and while that gives the place part of its fabled charm, it also sometimes makes it tough to sort out where you want to explore. And that’s where 101 comes in. With the help of our crack team of, yes, college interns, we provide useful information on how to get around (page 6) and cheap stuff to do, arts and culture-wise, once you make it off campus (page 10). We’ve also created a series of guides to day-tripping food, drink, and fun in various destination neighborhoods around Baltimore, including Mount Vernon/Station North (page 16), downtown (page 22), Fells Point (page 28), Hampden (page 36), and Federal Hill (page 40), plus a

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thumbnail sketch of places to eat cheap around various campuses (page 44) and guide to where to buy food you actually cook yourself (page 54). And because the interns insisted that no, really, college students do like to drink, we provided a guide to campus-convenient liquor stores (page 58). Like we said, we’re leaving the erudition to the professionals. For a guide to being sporty in Baltimore, to the local food-truck scene, and local knowledge from some of your classmates, and more, check out citypaper101.com. ●

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altimore can be an intimidating city. With the shortage of numbered streets, or even a grid in many places, every turn seems to make you more lost. And although Baltimore seems to have a lot of public transportation options, the light-rail/subway lines (one each) only go north/south and east/west, and don’t always connect up to the city buses in ways that make sense. But plenty of Baltimoreans make it work or class every day, and you can too, and maybe even save a few bucks in the process. Maryland Transit Administration (MTA): Before you venture any further, you need to know about one of the MTA’s greatest features: the 6 CITYPAPER101.COM

Trip Planner. It’s simple, fast, and accurate. All you have to do is go to MTA’s main web site (mta.maryland. gov) and type in your starting point,

your destination, the date, and the time you want to travel, and the site will spit out step-by-step instructions on how to get to your destina-

tion using the MTA. With that being said, here is a breakdown on what the MTA offers. The bus is probably the best bet for most people/destinations. The MTA’s web site lists 46 different routes, such as route 61, which goes from Roland Avenue and Northern Parkway in the far north of town down to the Inner Harbor, or route

7, w h i c h t a k e s y o u f r o m Mondawmin Metro Station on the west side to Canton in the southeast. A bus ride will cost you $1.60 each way. If you are a frequent rider, weekly and monthly passes can be purchased. A weekly pass comes in at $16.50, while a monthly college pass can be purchased for $39 (sold at participating schools only). While the bus is cheap, you might end up waiting a lot, sometimes hours, and all routes aren’t exactly created equal. Some run 24 hours while others only run 5 a.m. to 11 p.m., and even with 46 routes, you might end up walking that last quarter-mile. Still, the buses cover the city better than any of the other choices.

The subway (with all of its, like, five stops) runs from Monday to Friday from 5 a.m. until midnight and on Saturday and Sunday from 6 a.m. until midnight. It runs 15.5 miles from Johns Hopkins Hospital on the east side all the way through downtown and the city’s west side to suburban Owings Mills. The good news is it’s as cheap as the bus, only a $1.60 for a one-way ticket. The light rail runs from Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) in the suburbs south of the city, up past the stadiums, through downtown, and on north up to Hunt Valley in the suburbs. Why is that important? Well if you ever need to catch a plane, you can count on the light rail to get you there. The other benefit is that Hunt Valley is a one-stop shopping trip where you can get everything from your groceries to video games without getting in a car. Of course, you have to get to a light-rail stop. A one-way ride for the light rail costs the same as the metro and the bus. MARC: If you’re looking to leave town, the MTA-run MARC train is the way to go. The system offers three lines: Penn, Brunswick, and Camden. Fares vary. Penn operates primarily between Baltimore’s Penn Station through BWI and Union Station in Washington, D.C. If you are looking for Baltimore City, Odenton, Bowie State University, Martins Airport, Edgewood, Aberdeen, or Perryville, then the Penn Line is for you. Brunswick goes between Brunswick and Washington Union Station while extending to Frederick in the western part of the state and Martinsburg, W.V. The Brunswick Line reaches areas that surround D.C., such as Gaithersburg, Rockville, and Silver Spring. The Camden line runs to Union Station in D.C. with stops at Dorsey, Laurel, and College Park. If you’re in any kind of hurry, be sure to check the MTA web site to see if there are any disruptions or delays in service. Taxis: Cabs are not the most costeffic ient way to ge t a ro u n d Baltimore, especially if you’re riding alone. A typical fare might be $1.80 for the first 1/11 of a mile with a 20 cent cost for every additional 1/11 mile. That means that even what seems like a short ride around town

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can add up pretty quickly. Airport trips can often be had for a flat rate. Of course, if it’s pouring out, or you’ve got groceries to haul, a cab ride starts to look mighty appealing, but, again, the best way to keep the cost down is to share. Baltimore isn’t a place where fleets of cabs cruise the streets looking for fares, at least not in most neighborhoods, but most cab companies are good about dispatching cabs fairly quick-

the Charm City Circulator (CCC). Created to reduce congestion and greenhouse-gas pollution (the buses are hybrid diesel/electricpowered), the CCC offers 21 free shuttles and three different routes for its passengers. Running from 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays (and 9 a.m. to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays), the Green Route travels from City Hall to Fells Point and John Hopkins’ East Baltimore medical campus, the Purple Route runs from Penn Station to Federal Hill,

The biggest issue about having a car at school isn’t necessarily getting around but finding a place to park. ly if you call, and if you’re in the Mount Vernon/Station North area, there are always cabs waiting at Penn Station. Collegetown Shuttle: This might just be one of the only places you’ll enjoy showing ID. The Collegetown Shuttle offers free transportation with proof of being a student at a participating school (including Goucher College, Towson University, College of Notre Dame, Loyola University, John Hopkins University, MICA, and University of Baltimore); your student ID is your ticket. The shuttle service’s two lines run all the way from Goucher and Towson in Baltimore County down into the city, stopping at/by the other schools along the city’s north/south axis, and on the Believe Hon Line, as far as Penn Station (see baltimorecollegetown.org for routes and stops). And if you have friends from out of state the bus driver will let you have up to two guests ride. Other than the price, the best thing about the shuttle are its hours. From Monday through Thursday, the route has spots where you can board as early as 7:15 a.m. and as late as 10:15 p.m. The earliest pick-up on Saturday and Sunday is 10:50 a.m., but every single shuttle stop picks up students until at least midnight, some going as late as one in the morning. Be prepared for drunk students on the weekends. Charm City Circulator: Another free ride around town can be had via

and the Orange Route runs from Hollins Market on the west side to Harbor East. For full route and schedule info, visit charmcitycirculator.com. Johns Hopkins Shuttle: Created to ferry students between John Hopkins University’s Homewood Campus and the John Hopkins Medical campus, this shuttle begins at the Interfaith Center at St. Paul and 33rd streets and makes stops along St. Paul, at Penn Station and at the Peabody Institute. Best of all, this service is completely free. If you need the schedule, just head on over to parking.jhu.edu/shuttles_jhmi_homewood.html. Car: The biggest issue about having a car at school isn’t necessarily getting around (once you figure out about a dozen key streets, you can usually manage it), but finding a place to park. Free street parking does exist, but depending on the area of the city you’re in and when you’re there, it can be a nightmare to find an empty spot. Metered parking isn’t too bad, where it exists; rates vary, and machines you can feed with your credit card are spreading. If you’re heading anywhere near the water, you may end up in a pay lot or parking garage; a typical evening trip to the Inner Harbor can easily put you out $20. It may seem overwhelming at first, but don’t worry, before you know it you will know all the tricks to getting around with a few extra bucks in your pocket. ●

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Charm City has long been a creative nest for all artistic disciplines, and it doesn’t aim to die down soon. But it retains a slower pace that separates it from giants such as New York or San Francisco, where the cost of living and expectation of grandeur can place a desire to make money over the importance of creative integrity. Plus, having so many colleges and universities around encourages many promoters, artists, and venues alike to keep their prices low in order to cater to the city’s main demographic. The following list of

cheap cultural things to do around Baltimore is by no means exhaustive, and we encourage you to dig out fresh venues and hideaways of your own—or, hey, browse City Paper/ citypaper.com every week—but for the B’more n00b, here are the places to check out first.

MUSIC

Your friends will beg you to shell out $50 to see Animal Collective from the field at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, so far from the stage you need to watch the giant screen

to see Avey Tare’s face. But you’re broke and without a car. Luckily you have some cheap, convenient alternatives for any night on the town. Just a few blocks from Johns Hopkins University’s Homewood Campus, the Ottobar (2549 N. Howard St., [410] 662-0069, theottobar.com) offers something for almost all music lovers, hosting hip-hop emcees and hardcore groups one after the other (many shows are all ages), as well as weekly theme nights ranging from Metal Mondays to Kowli Nights, the techno- and house- bumpin’

Thursday party. With cheap drinks and most show tickets under $15, this is a prime spot. If the scene is more your speed, the Windup Space (12 W. North Ave., [410] 244-8855, thewindupspace.com) is always full of horn-rimmed glasses and ironic mustaches, despite its location on a once nearly deserted stretch of one of Baltimore’s faded main drags. Regardless, the Windup boasts local art on the walls, a friendly vibe, and plenty of music, not least the free Out of Your Head jazz/improv blowout every Tuesday.

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most shows (win!). If you’re searching for something a little more out of the ordinary and uncooked, Baltimore boasts a number of ad hoc spaces, many of them studio or living spaces transformed into venues every now and then. Many of them are clustered in Station North, but Floristree Space (myspace.com/floristree) is probably the epitome of the local collective space. It’s fairly big and has hosted a variety of local (Future Islands) and out-of-town (Dirty Projectors) bands that draw big crowds, as well as all kinds of less “name” artists who make finding your way there worth the effort. Chill atmosphere and $5 tickets are definite perks, but keep in mind you’re in someone’s house. There are many more venues of all types, sizes, and price points. As always, City Paper/citypaper.com features weekly listings of the vast numbers and types of shows at venues large and small, spendy and cheap, of all different stripes and all over the metro area.

FILM

Most of the movie screens in the Baltimore area sit clumped together in multiplexes way out in the suburbs. The thing is, many of the same movies play in theaters that are closer, and often cheaper. Not far from Hopkins, the Rotunda Cinematheque (711 W. 40th St., [410] 235-5554) runs three current releases at a time; tickets are about $8. Tuesday nights are $5, however, so be sure to show up early before they sell out. The historic Senator Theater (5904 York Road, [410] 323-4424, thesenatortheatre.com), located between Loyola University/College of Notre Dame and Towson University, only has one screen, but its throwback feel makes a great date spot. The Charles Theatre (1711 N. Charles St., [410] 727-3456, thecharles.com), a block away from Penn Station and not far from University of Baltimore and MICA, is the city’s longtime art house, with programming that spans indie and foreign titles as well as big-box-office hits. If your secret dream was to be a character from Grease, head out to Bengies (3417 Eastern Blvd., Middle River,

(410) 391-1956, bengies.com), one of the few drive-in theaters left. Admission varies from $5-$9, which gets you in to all three showings on any given weekend during its season, plus the old-school snack bar has to be seen to be believed. The warmer months also bring myriads of free outdoor film screenings in various parts of the city, including but not limited to Flicks on the Hill at the American Visionary Art Museum (800 Key Highway, [410] 244-1900, avam.org) with classics and crowd pleasers (selections this past summer included Some Like It Hot and Austin Powers: Man of Mystery); the Hopkins Summer Outdoor Films fest, with showings on the Upper Quad in the heart of Homewood Campus (jhu.edu/summer/films); and Fells Point’s Films on the Pier series (Broadway Pier, fellspointdevelopment.org), which tends to focus on recent hits. There are any number of cheap/free indoor filmscreenings series hosted during the rest of the year, including active programming at Towson and Hopkins, so check City Paper/citypaper.com for weekly updates.

ART

The big comprehensive museums, including the Baltimore Museum of Art (10 Art Museum Drive, [443] 5731700, artbma.org) and the Walters Art Museum (600 N. Charles St., [410] 547-9000, thewalters.org), have free admission, and the “outsider art” mecca the American Visionary Art Museum (800 Key Hwy., (410) 244-1900, avam.org) is free on Thursday nights. But Baltimore’s art scene, like most of its other creative scenes, has deep roots in smaller, more DIY venues, and there’s almost always an opening, closing-night event, or ongoing show worth taking in. Squashed between Charles Village and Mount Vernon, the Station North neighborhood is home to a plethora of thriving arts spaces: The Copy Cat Building (1511 Guilford Ave.) is home/studio to local artists of all levels and disciplines, and it frequently serves as a gallery/venue for the artists-in-residence. Charm City Art Space (1729 Maryland Ave., ccspace.org) also serves as both art and music space, and has early, all-

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ages shows that greatly suit student schedules and age restrictions. 1448 (1448 E. Baltimore St., [410] 327-1554, 1448.org) is a co-op that exhibits the work of its tenants and is open to the public over the weekends. MICA (1300 W. Mount Royal Ave., [410] 225-2433, mica.edu), of course, feeds a lot of this activity, and the campus itself hosts dozens of shows and performances, many of them free. There are other sweet galleries in pretty much every corner of the city, most of them free as well. Some hidden faves include Open Space (2720 Sisson St., openspacebaltimore. com), literally hidden as the outside looks like an auto body shop, and the Hamilton Arts Collective (5502 Harford Road, [410] 205-5027, hamiltonarts.org), whose location toward the city’s northeast corner enables its artists to look to other parts of Baltimore for inspiration. The Art section of City Paper’s weekly calendar is nearly as big as the Clubs/ Concerts section and keeps track of current exhibits and showings.

STAGE

Baltimore is going through something of a theater/performance renaissance, and, again, much of it’s happening in younger companies and upstart spaces that provoke and have fun as a matter of course, all for low, low prices. The Strand Theater (1823 N. Charles St., [443] 874-4917, strandtheatercompany. org) supports women in all theatrical aspects, while the long-running Theatre Project (45 W. Preston St., [410] 752-8558, theatreproject.org) connects Baltimore artists and audiences to global experimentation. The building at the corner of North Avenue and Howard Street, not far from MICA and UB, is a hive of theatrical activity: Run of the Mill (LOFt, 120 W. North Ave., runofthemilltheater.org) produces new and lesser-known plays and features tickets at $15 a pop; Single Carrot Theatre (122 W. North Ave., [443] 844-9253, singlecarrot.com) supports local artists and hosts educational programs in schools throughout the summer; and Glass Mind Theatre (also LOFt, 120 W.North Ave., glassmindtheatre.com) emphasizes interaction with its audience and the greater 1 4 CITYPAPER101.COM

Baltimore community to create original and fresh works. In addition to Baltimore’s handful of professional theater companies—chief among them Center Stage (700 N. Calvert St., [410] 332-0033, centerstage.org) and Everyman Theatre (1727 N. Charles St., [410] 752-2208, everymantheatre.org)—the city features plenty of community theaters, including Fells Point Corner Theatre (251 S. Ann St., [410] 2767837, fpct.org), which helps organize the annual Baltimore Playwrights Festival and hosts workshops and education programs for disadvantaged youth.

LIT

City Paper regularly lists readings and events in various bookstores around the city, including Hampden’s Atomic Books (3620 Falls Road, [410] 662-4444, atomicbooks.com), which is not far from Hopkins (and co-owned by occasional City Paper contributor Benn Ray), and the Johns Hopkins Barnes and Noble (3330 St. Paul St., [410] 662-5850, johns-hopkins.bncollege. com), which is right off campus. Normal’s Books and Records (425 E. 31st St., [410] 243-6888, normals. com), also near Hopkins, rarely hosts readings on site, but it’s a hub of all sorts of literary shenanigans, as well as a great resource for affordable reading material. And then there’s the semi-legendary Book Thing (3001 Vineyard Lane, [410] 662-5631, bookthing.org), which specializes in free reading material. Yes, that’s right, free books, and a lot of them. Meanwhile, up in Baltimore County near the Towson and Goucher campuses, Ukazoo (730 Dulaney Valley Road, Towson, [410] 832-2665, ukazoo. com) features the occasional reading or workshop along with shelf after shelf of used books. To not delve into the Baltimore arts scene while in school should become a state crime. Whether you lean more toward jazz or crustpunk, painting or video art, classical theater or improv, there are great things happening in every discipline, pretty much anywhere in the city. All you need are the time and patience to explore. You’ll never describe Baltimore as “boring” again. ●

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ount Vernon is the grand dame of Baltimore neighborhoods. In many ways it’s the cultural heart of the city, with its breathtaking architecture, museums, and arts institutions. Getting there isn’t a problem. A ton of buses go through the neighborhood, including the free Charm City Circulator and Johns Hopkins shuttle, as does the light rail. A day isn’t really going to cut it for seeing all Mount Vernon has to offer, but here are some things to put on your to-do list. 1 6 CITYPAPER101.COM

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You can pretty much scratch any itch here. Joss (413 N. Charles St., [410] 244-6988, josssushi.com), Minato (1013 N. Charles St., [410] 332-0332, minatosushibar.com), and Aloha Sushi (1218 N. Charles St., [410] 759-8531, alohasushimd. com) offer Japanese fare; Akbar (823 N. Charles St., [410] 539-0944, akbar-restaurant.com), Kumari (911 N. Charles St., [410] 547-1600, kumarirestaurantnbar.com), and Lumbini (322 N. Charles St., [410] 244-5556, indianlumbinirestaurant.

IF ALL THAT EATING HAS LEFT YOU THIRSTY, HAVE NO FEAR: THE BAR SCENE HERE IS AMPLE. Mount Vernon isn’t a major shopping destination, but there are some stores worth hitting. Star Won (1015 Cathedral St., [410] 9627277), Katwalk (243 W. Read St., [410] 728-9255, myspace.com/katwalkboutique), and Dollhouse (525 N. Charles St., [443] 874-7900, myspace.com/dollhouseboutique) offer surprising clothing options—perhaps not as surprising, though, as bondage store Chained Desires (136 W. Read St., [410] 528-8441, chaineddesires. com) though. The Zone (813 N. Charles St., [410] 539-2817) is one of the city’s best-curated thrift stores. The Woman’s Industrial Exchange (333 N. Charles St., [410] 685-4388, womansindustrialexchange.org) has been bringing the city handmade goods since the Civil War. Pretentious Pooch (1017 Cathedral St., [443] 524-7777, pretentiouspooch.com) spoils your dog rotten. Get a haircut and a cup of coffee at the Beatnik Barbershop (241 W. Read St., [410] 669-3033, beatnikbarbershop.com). OK Natural (11 W. Preston St., [410] 8373911) brings health food and vegan options to center city, while Milk and Honey Market (816 Cathedral St.., [410] 685-6455, milkandhoneybaltimore.com) offers locally sourced food and gourmet sandwiches. Speaking of food, what Mount Vernon lacks in shopping it makes up for in awesome places to eat.

com) Indian and Nepalese. The Turkish fare at Cazbar (316 N. Charles St., [410] 528-1222, cazbarbaltimore.com) is divine. Dukem (1100 Maryland Ave., [410] 385-0318, d u ke m re s t a u ra nt . co m ) a n d Helmand (806 N. Charles St., [410] 752-0311, helmand.com) offer great Ethiopian and Afghan food, respectively. Hit Zhongshan (323 Park Ave., [410] 223-1881, zhongshanrestaurant.com) for dim sum and Mekong Delta (105 W. Saratoga St., [410] 244-8677) for mom-and-pop Vietnamese. Try the self-service pizza at Iggies (818 N. Calvert St., [410] 528-0818, iggiespizza.com). Get some outstanding falafel at Shapiro’s Cafe (7 W. Preston St., [443] 220-0050, shapiroscafe.com) and crazy good soup and sandwiches at Soup’s On (11 W. Preston St., [410] 528-1003, soupsonbalto. com). City Café (1001 Cathedral St., [410] 539-4252, citycafebaltimore. com) is the place for coffee, web surfing, and people watching. If all that eating has left you thirsty, have no fear: The bar scene here is ample. Brewer’s Art (1106 N. Charles St., [410] 547-6925, thebrewersart.com) makes its own beer (pace yourself, it’s strong) and has a nice upstairs area for the cocktails set and a dark lower den for the how-many-beers-can-I-putin-my-face crew. Red Maple (930 N. Charles St., [410] 547-0149, redmaple.com) and Eden’s Lounge (15 W. Eager St., [410] 244-0405, eden-

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[410] 244-0899, the metrogallery. net) and Windup Space (12 W. North Ave., thewindupspace.com). For galleries without bars head to Area 405 (405 E. Oliver St., [410] 5281968, area405.com), Westnorth Studio (106 W. North Ave., [443] 759-7691, westnorthstudio.com), and Galerie Myrtis (2224 N. Charles St., [410] 235-3711, galeriemyrtis. net). Punk and indie rock bands play at Charm City Art Space (1729 Maryland Ave., ccspace.org). This neighborhood doesn’t offer

If Mount Vernon is the matriarch, Station North is the cool older sister who gives you sips of her beer. and Grand Central (1001-3 N. Charles St., [410] 752-7133, centralstationpub.com). Don’t miss the 13th Floor (1 E. Chase St., [410] 3470888, the13th-floor.com) for its killer city views. And don’t forget to stop and take a breather in lovely Mount Vernon Square Park (Charles and Monument streets) in the shadow of the Washington Monument. If Mount Vernon is the matriarch of the city, Station North (stationnorth.org) is the cool older sister who gives you sips of her beer. Situated just north of Penn Station (hence the name) and close to MICA, this neighborhood is all about the arts, but rather than ageold institutions, it’s filled with plucky young start-ups. Load of Fun Studios (120 W. North Ave., loadoffun.net) is the neighborhood’s unofficial headquarters, with artist studios, exhibition space, and frequent and eclectic events. See what theater has to offer at Single Carrot Theatre (120 W. North Ave., [443] 844-9253, singlecarrot.com), the Strand Theater Company (1823 N. Charles St., [443] 874-4917, strand-theater.org), and Everyman Theatre (1727 N. Charles St., [410] 752-2208, everymantheatre.org) or watch an indie film at the Charles Theatre (1711 N. Charles St., (410) 727-3456, thecharles.com). Art, music, and alcohol meet at Metro Gallery (1700 N. Charles St.,

much in the way of traditional shopping but Cyclops Books and Music (30 W. North Ave., [410] 7524487, facebook.com/cyclopsbmore ) is more than meets the eye (heh). And bike enthusiasts will find their soulmates in either workerowned Baltimore Bicycle Works (1813 Falls Road, [410] 605-0705, baltimorebicycleworks.com) or collective Velocipede Bike Project (4 W. Lanvale St., velocipede bikeproject.org). Grab inexpensive bites to eat at Joe Squared (133 W. North Ave., [410] 545-0444, joesquared.com), Sofi’s Crepes (1723 N. Charles St., [410] 727-7732, sofiscrepes.com), Kader’s Café Mocha (1501 St. Paul St., [410] 962-5717, kadercafemochabaltimore.com), or Bohemian Coffee House (1821 N. Charles St., [410] 400-0022, bmorebohemian. com). For something a bit fancier, pull up a chair at Tapas Teatro (1711 N. Charles St., [410] 332-0110, tapasteatro.com). Hit little Korea for delights from Joung Kak (18 W. 20th St., [410] 837-5231), Nak Won (12 W. 20th St., [410] 244-5501), and Nam Kang (2126 Maryland Ave., [410] 685-6237). Finish your day off with drinks at the venerable Club Charles (1724 N. Charles St., [410] 727-8815), dancing at the Depot (1728 N. Charles St., [410] 528-0174), and after-hours fun at Club 1722 (1722 N. Charles St., club1722.com). ■

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ocals like to piss and moan about the touristy Inner Harbor, but truth is there are a few reasons to brave the crowds and chain stores— the first one being the chain stores themselves. We love to patronize local businesses but sometimes you need—or desperately want—something from the big guys. The Gallery (200 E. Pratt St., [410] 332-4191, harborplace.com) is a compact urban mall, but it’s got a Gap, a Levis store,

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estly amazing (go on weekdays to avoid crowds and buy tickets online ahead of going if you can), and the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture (830 E. Pratt St., [443] 263-1800, africanamericanculture. org) is an eye-opener. Over by Camden Yards, you’ll find Geppi’s Entertainment Museum (301 W. Camden St., [410] 625-7060, geppismuseum.com) filled with pop-

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The Sound Garden (1616 Thames St., [410] 563-9011, cdjoint.com) is a pleasantly deceptive place. It may look like your standard cramped music nook from the outside, but this surprisingly deep and echo-y store is a mecca for CDs and vinyl (it would likely take days to sift through the entire collection), as well as DVDs and more. Record and book exchange El Suprimo (1709 Aliceanna St., [410] 276-5455, elsuprimo.com) fits the tiny vinyl-shop mold and has

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sweet live acts (surf sonarbaltimore. com and City Paper/citypaper.com for shows). Café Hon (1002 W. 36th St., [410] 243-1230, cafehon.com) gives you its take on Hon Culture, front and center, as well as yummy diner food. For those of age, Rocket to Venus (3360 Chestnut Ave., [410] 235-7887, rockettovenus.com) will transport you back to the ’80s with its epic jukebox. Classy types will enjoy the newish 13.5% wine bar (1117 W. 36th St., [410] 889-1064, 13.5winebar.com), while Frazier’s (919 W. 36th St., [410] 662-4914, fraziersontheavenue.com) remains more laid back.

Finally, Hampden has some great cultural spots. Start with Atomic Books (3620 Falls Road, [410] 6624444, atomicbooks.com), an independent book and comic store co-owned by occasional City Paper contributor Benn Ray. It recently added an in-house record store called Celebrated Summer ([443] 866-9988, celebratedsummerecords.blogspot.com), catering more toward the indie side of the spectrum. To find that rare Otis Redding 45 or weirdo disc, check out True Vine Record Shop ([410] 235-4500, 3544 Hickory Ave., thetruevinerecordshop.com), a small but wellstocked store with great prices and knowledgeable sellers. The closest movie theater is the Rotunda Cinematheque (711 W. 40th St., [410] 235-5554), but you may be too weary, or too drunk, after a day in Hampden to sit through a movie. Stumble home satisfied. ■

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day in Federal Hill is all about boutiques, booze, and food—basically the ingredients for an excellent weekend. The neighborhood’s main commercial area is centered on Cross Street between South Charles and Light streets and continues a few blocks north and south. Parking is at a premium and the zoning is strictly enforced. The Charm City Circulator will take you there for free, but it stops running at 9 p.m. weekdays and midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, so if you plan to make a night of it, bring cab fare. 4 0 CITYPAPER101.COM

And chances are, you’re going to Federal Hill for the nightlife. This is one of those Baltimore neighborhoods where you can’t throw a Big Boyz Bail Bonds pen without hitting a bar. The Stalking Horse (26 E. Cross St., [410] 244-6722, stalkinghorsefederalhill.com) has Red Bull-vodka slushies, and, along with MaGerk’s (1061 S. Charles St., [410] 576-9230, magerks.com) and Mad River (1110 S. Charles St., [410] 727-2333, madriverbaltimore.com), attracts a crowd that is serious about partying. More conservative types and those who want to party like a Yale-era George

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W. spend their nights at Ropewalk Tavern (1209 S. Charles St., [410] 727-1298, ropewalktavern.com). Ryleigh’s Oyster (36 E. Cross St., [410] 539-2093, ryleighs.com) offers excellent oysters and food as well as catering to the bar-crawl crowd. Metropolitan Coffeehouse and Wine Bar (902 S. Charles St., [410] 234-0235, metrobalto.com ) offers a more grown-up version of nightlife with wine and craft beers. Beer aficionados hit Pub Dog (20 E. Cross St., [410] 727-6077, pubdog.net) for its superior house microbrews. Sporty types congregate at Mother’s

Federal Hill Grille (1113 S. Charles St., [410] 244-8686, mothersgrille.com). Live music rules at the 8X10 (10 E. Cross St., [410] 625-2000, the8x10. com)—expect rock and jam bands. Illusions (1025 S. Charles St., [410] 727-5811, illusionsmagicbar.com) is owned by a magician, who performs on Friday and Saturday nights. Nevin’s (31-33 E. Cross St., [410] 4684078) offers killer karaoke in a friendly dive bar, and Mums (1132 S. Hanover St., [410] 547-7415) is the perfect place for those who otherwise would not be caught dead in Federal Hill. And south of the main

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Don’t forget about the park. The big grassy mound you can see from the other side of the harbor is the neighorhood’s namesake, Federal Hill. sonline.com) does the same for your inner comic-book nerd, and Book Escape (805 Light St., [410] 504-1902, thebookescape.com) is one of the nicer used-bookstores in the city. Cross Street Market (Cross Street between Light and South Charles streets) is one of the neighborhood’s main landmarks. Inside you’ll find produce, meat, and seafood to buy and use in your home cooking or sandwiches and wings, sushi, and a raw bar for satisfying your hunger on the spot. There are plenty of worthy restaurants in Federal Hill too. Matsuri (1105 S. Charles St., [410] 7528561, matsuri.us) and Kiku (1017 Light St., [410] 468-4468, kikusushires-

taurant.com) offer sumptuous sushi. Thai Arroy (1019 Light St., [410] 3858587, thaiarroy.com) has a line out the door on weekends for a reason. Abbey Burger Bistro (1041 Marshall St., [443] 453-9698, abbeyburgerbistro.com) takes the hamburger to a whole different level. Spoons Coffee Café and Coffee Roasting Co. (24 E. Cross St., [410] 539-8395, spoonscoffeecafe.com) is a place to grab a relaxed cup of joe. Byblos (1033 Light St., [410] 209-2495) has Middle Eastern fare that’s a big hit with the vegan crowd. The burritos at Elvis (1022 Light St., [410] 2448817) will do you right, as will the crêpes and tacos at Ruben’s (1043 S.

Charles St., [410] 223-2808, rubenscrepes.vpweb.com), which is conveniently open until 3 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights for your postlast-call needs. Your sweet tooth will be satisfied by Beach Bums (1038 Light St., [410] 528-8300) ice cream or the fro-yo at almost antiseptically sleek Afters Cafe (1001 S. Charles St., [443] 939-5284, afters-cafe.com). For a special night out (say, when parents are paying) hit up Corks (1026 S. Charles St., [410] 752-3810, corksrestaurant.com) or Bluegrass (1500 S. Hanover St., [410] 244-5101, bluegrasstavern.com). Don’t forget about the park. The big grassy mound you can see from the other side of the harbor is the neighorhood’s namesake, Federal Hill. And in its shadow is one of the city’s best museums. American Visionary Art Museum (800 Key Highway, [410] 244-1900, avam. org) is dedicated to displaying outsider art—amazing works by untrained artists. You’re bound to see something there you’ve never imagined. ●

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Papermoon Diner 227 W. 29th St., (410) 889-4444, papermoondiner24.com Sure, it probably makes all kinds of sense, business-wise, that the Papermoon isn’t open 24 hours anymore, but we’re not quite ready to let it go. When it is open (till midnight during the week, until 2 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays), it serves up solid diner fare in a conspicuously quirky space. Pete’s Grille

great burgers, sandwiches, and other pub-y stuff. Nobody beats the Dizz. 3130 Greenmount Ave., (410) 467-7698 Short-order breakfast and lunch served up fast, good, and cheap while you watch from your seat at the counter (the only seating in the place). The lines can get long on the weekends, and there’s a reason for that. Sweet Sin 123 W. 27th St., (410) 464-7211, glutenfreedesserts.com If gluten is a problem (as in, an allergy, as opposed to prepping for bikini season), Sweet Sin ensures that your sweet tooth doesn’t have to go wanting with its gluten-free baked goods (there are soy- and dairy-free options too). University Mini Mart 3201-G St. Paul St., (410) 366-6630 It may not sound promising, coming from a place with “mini mart” in the name, but the falafel and hummus here rule. And it’s open 24 hours.

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Near University of Baltimore / Maryland Institute College of Art Aloha Sushi and Aloha Hibachi Grill 1218 N. Charles St., (443) 759-8531, alohasushimd.com Sushi. Cheap and good and nearby. If you like sushi, how much more do we need to say? Dukem Ethiopian Restaurant 1100 Maryland Ave., (410) 385-0318, dukemrestaurant.com Ethiopian food is one of the best and tastiest ways to break bread with friends. See what we did there? You share a meal around a big piece of spongy bread called injera that’s sort of both plate and utensils. And the food’s really great, spicy and colorful. Just do it, OK? iBar 2118 Maryland Ave., (410) 637-3089, ibarbalt.com The wings are the thing at iBar. There are other things, both things to eat and (many) things to drink, but the wings are why you’d head to Lower Charles Village. And you should. Kader’s Café Mocha 1501 St. Paul St., (410) 962-5717, kadercafemochabaltimore.com Kader Camara makes some seriously good sandwiches in a pleasant spot near Penn Station. Try the roasted turkey breast, or the salmon BLT. Trust us. It might take a minute, but you will be glad you waited. Nam Kang 2126 Maryland Ave., (410) 685-6237 “Open til 4 a.m.” Those are some magic words right there. But the spicy/ sour flavors and generous banchan of good Korean food provide their own attraction to this cozy Lower Charles Village basement at any time of day or night. But especially at, say, 2:05 a.m. Sofi’s Crêpes 1723 N. Charles St., (410) 727-7732, sofiscrepes.com Right before showtime at the Charles Theatre next door, the tiny Sofi’s space can get a little jammed, and you’ve got to be sure you leave more than enough time if that’s your pre-movie eats option. But if you don’t have a show to make, you can relax and scarf made-on-the-spot crêpes, both savory and sweet (e.g. Nutella and banana). Soup’s On 11 W. Preston St., (410) 528-1003, soupsonbalto.com Soup and sandwiches from a short menu that changes daily, all prepared with excellent ingredients and considerable care. A fabulous cheap, healthy lunch spot to have handy. Two Boots 1203 W. Mount Royal Ave., (410) 625-2668, twoboots.com This smallish chain splits the difference between cheapo gutbomb pizza and foofy gourmet pizza with slightly exotic, super-flavorful pies and slices (example: the spicy Balto-specific crab-crawfish-andouille Old Bay Beast).

Near Morgan State University Sunny’s Subs 1518 Havenwood Road, (410) 889-2055 Every now and then, you’re going to need a chicken box. (It’s a Baltimore thing; ask somebody.) And if you need a chicken box around Morgan, Sunny’s Subs is the place to hit.

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Zeke’s Coffee Shop 4607 Harford Road, (410) 254-0122, zekescoffee.com Yes, you can get cheap, generic go-juice anywhere, but Zeke’s will get your day started right with its house-roasted beans. And if you need a little something to go with the joe, there’s good breakfast and lunch stuff too.

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Atwater’s Belvedere Square, 529 E. Belvedere Ave., (410) 323-2396, atwaters.biz The lunch counter at this Belvedere Square staple is one of the most nofrills urbane spots for a bite on this end of town. The menu of sandwiches, soups, etc., changes daily, but everything is made on-site from fresh, locally sourced ingredients and everything’s good. Evergreen Café 501 W. Cold Spring Lane, (410) 235-8118 The kind of homey coffee spot every decent college neighborhood needs: good coffee, baked goods and light lunch stuff, couches and tables, free wifi. Greg’s Bagels Belvedere Square, 519 E. Belvedere Ave., (410) 323-9463 Greg’s does gourmet bagels without any Top Chef-style gimmickry, specializing in interesting ingredients (cornmeal, bittersweet dark chocolate, onion bagels with chunks of real onions instead of “bitz”) and the best selection of smoked fish around. You’ll never go back to dining-hall lox after this. Miss Shirley’s Café 513 W. Cold Spring Lane, (410) 889-5272, missshirleys.com

The lines can get pretty long for weekend breakfast/brunch, and once you get a table, you’ll see why: benne-seed chicken and waffles, coconut cream-stuffed French toast, surf-and-turf omelets. It almost isn’t cheap eats, but it’s so worth it. Breakfast and lunch only. Swallow at the Hollow 5921 York Road, (410) 532-7542 It looks like a dive bar, and it tends to fill up with student drinkers on Friday and Saturday nights, but don’t sleep on the cheap, delicious burgers, which are half-price on Wednesdays and Sundays.

Near Towson University/ Goucher College Atwater’s 798 Kenilworth Drive, Towson, (410) 938-8775, atwaters.biz Delicious sandwiches, soups, and so on made from fresh, locally sourced everything are the highlight at this suburban takeout version of the Belvedere Square staple. Burger Brothers 14 Allegheny Ave., Towson, (410) 321-1880 Yeah, Five Guys isn’t far, but Burger Bros grills up a great burger that’s a bit less of a gutbomb, in a good way. DiPasquale’s Café 3 Allegheny Ave., Towson, (410) 821-5352, dipasqualescafe.com Here’s where to get your serious Italian deli fix if you don’t make it down to Little Italy or Paca Street that much. The Italian cold cut sub is a nearly perfect food item, and there are plenty of fixins for make-at-home feasts. Fortunato Brothers Pizza 6374 York Road, (410) 377-7300 CITYPAPER101.COM 4 9

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“Open til 4 a.m.” Those are some magic words right there. Pho Dat Thanh 510 York Road, Towson, (410) 296-9118 Not down with Vietnamese food yet? Pull up a bowl of rich, noodle-y pho on a cool day and you’ll get down pretty quick. Pollo Amigo 714 York Road, Towson, (410) 494-0061 Some call it Peruvian chicken. Whatever you call the crispy, spicy roasted chicken that Pollo Amigo serves up, you’re going to be calling it a bunch. The menu features all sorts of other Mexican/Central American dishes, but seriously, the chicken. Zia’s Café 13 Allegheny Ave., Towson, (410) 296-0799, ziascafe.com Get juicy (and healthy, so they say) with made-on-the-spot juices and smoothies, plus coffee and a small menu of sandwiches, if you’re looking for something solid.

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Near University of Maryland Baltimore County Leon’s Triple L Restaurant and Lounge 5309 East Drive, Arbutus, (410) 242-9832, arbutusbiz.com/leons Leon’s has been dishing out the home-y, diner-y favorites to UMBC students and townies forever, and it can be depended on for affordable, reliable breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Now that’s how you stay in business for decades.

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Andy Nelson’s Barbecue 11007 York Road, Cockeysville, (410) 527-1226, andynelsonsbbq.com Way up York Road in Baltimore County lies the best commercially available barbecue in the Mid-Atlantic. Go ahead, show us better. The ribs and pulled pork are so amazing that we hesitate to recommend anything else off the menu, but it’s all good. Closed Sundays. Attman’s Delicatessen 1019 E. Lombard St., (410) 563-2666, attmansdeli.com Take your place in the looong line that doubles back on the looong counter, squeeze past your fellow Baltimoreans, and figure out whether you’re getting the corned beef on rye or the pastrami on rye. When it’s your turn, you better know which you want, and don’t mumble. It’s a tasty rite of passage. Faidley Seafood Lexington Market, 203 N. Paca St., (410) 727-4898, faidleyscrabcakes. com Lexington Market alone is an essential Baltimore spot to visit, and the cheap grazing is superb. But you’ve got to do Faidley Seafood at least once. Order one of the giant crab cakes at the counter and eat it standing up, or belly up to the raw bar for a half-dozen shucked right there. A beer goes great with either one. The Land of Kush 840 N. Eutaw St., (410) 225-5874, thelandofkush.com Vegans and vegetarians have to check out the vegan soul food dished out at this midtown spot. The veggie “ribs” might even make believers out of carnivores, and the live kale salad is as good for you as it is garlick-y tasty. Closed Sundays. Tortilleria Sinaloa 1716 Eastern Ave., (410) 276-3741, tortilleria-sinaloa.com As you might figure from the name, teeny Fells Point storefront Tortilleria Sinaloa specializes in fresh tortillas, but the tacos are amazing (try the al pastor if it’s on the specials menu). No credit cards. ●

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For basic shopping, there’s nothing better than having a grocery store within walking distance. Students at Coppin State University can walk over to Shoppers Food Warehouse (2000 Gwynns Falls Parkway, [443] 627-2285, shoppersfood.com) on the outskirts of Mondawmin Mall. Shoppers sells basic grocery items, including meat and produce, and

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is open seven days a week, 6 a.m. to midnight. North of the Baltimore City line, students at Towson University and Goucher College can choose between their own Shoppers Food Warehouse (803 Goucher Blvd., [410] 321-1255, shoppersfood.com, open 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.). The walk tis a bit long for someone carrying groceries, but there is ample parking, and Towson students can take the school’s free shuttle service. An old grocery space on Dulaney Valley Road, across from the Towson Town Center mall, is under renovation for a new Fresh Market (freshmarket.com) as of

Charles St., [410] 261-6110, safeway. com, open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.) farther down North Charles Street. Students can walk or take Hopkins’ free shuttle to these locations. The same Safeway serves students at the Peabody Institute, the Maryland Institute College of Art, and the University of Baltimore, who may want to drive or jump on the JHMI shuttle or buses 3, 11, or 61. These students also have the option of visiting the downtown Fresh and Green (222 N. Charles St., [410] 4540157, superfreshfood.com, open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.). Parking is tricky, but most major bus routes stop close by. UMBC students can drive or walk

A trip to a farmers market is a good opportunity to support local growers while picking up some ultra-fresh produce. press time, but there’s already Trader Joe’s (1 E. Joppa Road, [410] 296-9851, traderjoes.com, open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.), the niche grocery chain that specializes in store-brand organic/ gourmet items. It isn’t the kind of grocery that stocks everything (no greeting cards, few household items, etc.) but it covers the basics fine. Students at the Towson-area schools can also head down York Road toward the city and shop at the Giant (6340 York Road, [410] 377-2673, giantfood.com, open 6 a.m. to midnight, 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sundays). The closest grocery for students at the College of Notre Dame and Loyola University Maryland, if not the York Road Giant, is the Giant (711 West 40th St., [410] 467-0417, giantfood.com, open 6 a.m. to midnight, 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sundays) at the Rotunda Shopping Center. Both have sizeable parking lots and are located on buslines. Down the road at Johns Hopkins University, in addition to the Rotunda location, students can chose between the Waverly Giant (601 E. 33rd St., [410] 649-4180, giantfood.com, open 6 a.m. to midnight, 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sundays) or Safeway (2401 N. 5 6 CITYPAPER101.COM

to Giant (4622 Wilkens Ave., [410] 242-4669, giantfood.com, open 6 a.m. to midnight, 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sundays). Last but not least, students at Northeast Baltimore’s Morgan State University can drive or walk to Safeway (4401 Harford Road, [410] 319-8591, safeway.com, open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays).

Destination Grocers Public transportation will take you almost anywhere, but it can be hard to find an hour and a half to set aside for riding the bus to Catonsville. Those of you with cars (or friends with cars) may want to check out some of these “destination” grocery stores. H Mart (800 N. Rolling Road, Catonsville, [443] 612-9020, hmart. com, open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.) is a chain Korean supermarket of epic proportions. Find all of the ingredients needed to cook up that authentic Korean, Japanese, or Chinese dinner, as well as a huge variety of fresh fruit and vegetables and live and frozen fish and shellfish. The prices are in-

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C I T Y PA P E R ’ S C O L L E G E G U I D E credibly low (especially for fresh produce), so make room in your trunk before visiting. Towson and Goucher students may be familiar with Trader Joe’s (1 E. Joppa Road, [410] 296-9851, traderjoes.com, open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.), but it can be a trek for others. It deals in unique and organic/gourmet products—pick up some free-range meats for dinner and indulge in mini chocolate éclairs or fruit givrées for dessert. The free samples seal the deal. There’s plenty of parking (it’s right next to a mall) though finding a space anywhere close can be tough; there is plenty of bus service (including the Collegetown) to the nearby Towson Roundabout. Another

around at a station on Shawan Road, so you can take the train right to the grocery store from stops all along the line, including one just steps from both University of Baltimore and MICA. (Check mta.maryland.gov for stops and schedules.) A trip to your local farmers market is a good opportunity to support local growers while picking up some ultra-fresh fruits and veggies. The Baltimore Farmers’ Market and Bazaar (Holliday and Saratoga streets, promotionandarts.com, open Sundays from 7 a.m. to noon), held from April to December under the Jones Falls Expressway, features farmers and vendors selling seasonal crops, raw and cooked meats,

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If you suddenly develop a craving for some Cwaniak headcheese with beef blood, walk over to the Krakus Deli. trendy destination for organic/gourmet groceries is Whole Foods in Harbor East (1001 Fleet St., [410] 5281640, wholefoodsmarket.com, open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays) and in Mount Washington (1330 Smith Ave., [410] 532-6700, wholefoodsmarket.com, open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.) not far from Loyola and Notre Dame. While on the pricey side, Whole Foods stocks the freshest organic produce and other healthy offerings and is much larger than Trader Joe’s. If you’re venturing out to suburban Hunt Valley, be sure to stop at enormous all-purpose grocer Wegmans (122 Shawan Road, Hunt Valley, [410] 773-3900, wegmans.com, open 6 a.m. to midnight). Stock up on the basics and check out the endless aisles full of specialty items, featuring imported cheeses and organic foods. In addition, Wegmans sports several prepared-foods sections (including a bakery and a sushi bar) and expansive fresh meat and seafood counters. Wegmans is fronted by a vast (and yet always crowded) parking lot, but carless, rideless students don’t have to feel left out. The city’s northbound light rail line turns

and crafts. Other weekly farmers markets include the 32nd Street Farmers’ Market (E. 32nd and Barclay streets, 32ndstreetmarket. org, open Saturdays from 7 a.m. to noon) near Hopkins, and the Druid Hill Park Farmers’ Market (3100 Swann Drive, open Wednesdays from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.) near Coppin. Visit mda.state.md.us for a complete directory of markets in the Baltimore area.

Ethnic Grocers Sometimes, the Giant or Safeway just doesn’t have it. Luckily, students around Baltimore can find everything they need when relatives from the Old Country visit for dinner. PO Tung Trading (321 Park Ave., [410] 962-1510, open 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.) is a Chinese grocery store that is on the smaller side but stuffed with an impressive and unusual array of sauces, oils, pastes, and spices, as well as Asian and Middle Eastern snacks. PO Tung also carries a wide selection of instant noodles—both brick and bowl types—and rice va-

rieties that can’t be found in your average grocery. And the store has a refrigerator/freezer section that carries vegetables and frozen fish. Brave street parking, or take the bus 3 or 11. It isn’t hard to find Latin American convenience stores around Fells Point. However, if you’re looking for cow’s stomach or that special breed of chili pepper, you’re better off stopping in at La Guadalupana Tienda and Restaurante (500 S. Wolfe St., [410] 276-2700, open 9 a.m. to midnight). Check out bagged peppers, herbs, and spices, crates of plantains and avocados, and huge jars of hot sauce. If you suddenly develop a craving for some Cwaniak headcheese with beef blood, walk over to the Krakus Deli (1737 Fleet St., [410] 732-7533, krakusdelibaltimore. com, open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays), a Polish general store. The glass counter showcases a mouthwatering selection of sausages and smoked meats, while the shelves offer Polish condiments, jams, pudd i n g s , a n d c a n n e d fo o d s . L a Guadalupana and Krakus Deli are near bus lines 10, 11, and 30. For Indian food, look no farther than Punjab Groceries and Halal Meat (345 E. 33rd St., [410] 662-7844, open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.). The store looks small from the outside, but it goes way back and is packed with curries, bags of basmati rice, jars of ghee, and cartons of yogurt. Check out the (very) cheap bagged spices, as well as high-quality fresh meats, veggies, and fruits. While you’re there, try a fresh samosa from behind the counter. If you’re a fan of African food (or just curious), check out the AfroTropical Market (5845 York Road, [410] 464-0700, open 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.), which provides a multitude of dried fish, grains, meats, and rice used in African and Caribbean cooking. Try adding fonio, a versatile and nutrient-rich grain, to your diet, or pick up a couple of cassava roots and transport your stomach to a tropical paradise. Take buses 8 or 12. Hopefully, you no longer feel as though you have to rely on cafeteria food for four years. Whether you’re looking for Cocoa Puffs or a bag of bajri flour, you can find it all. ● CITYPAPER101.COM 5 7

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Near Coppin State University Rudies Liquors 3107 W. North Ave., (410) 945-3024 A checks cashed sign is not necessarily a good sign. There aren’t many liquor stores to speak of near Coppin that don’t bear this mark, at least not many that are exceptional. Rudies is among those that are fine with you cashing your checks somewhere else. Thumbs up for that. Jason’s Liquor 1209 W. North Ave., (410) 669-5726 Remember that thing about all liquor stores not being created equal? Well that sorta falls apart when you get far enough downtown. Despite this, Jason’s has got some dirt-cheap deals and covers the basics well, although you probably want to head a bit further afield for better selection.

Near University of Baltimore / Maryland Institute College of Art Federal Hill Wine and Spirits 901 S. Charles St., (410) 539-7757 Fed Hill isn’t really known for bulk liquor sales, but don’t sleep on this corner joint with character. It’s got some, but not too much, of what you need, and it makes the choosing part easy. Located down the street from every bar that would otherwise have your money, Federal Hill Wine and Spirits is prime for a little taste when you’re not feelin’ a night out. Jerome’s Liquors 2 E. Preston St., (410) 685-4275 Much like Jason’s, Jerome’s is an indistinguishable big-city standard: small storefront, tight selection, and low prices, and the hassle-free commute makes it worth checking out. Spirits of Mount Vernon 900 N. Charles St., (410) 727-7270 The staff at Spirits isn’t playing when it comes to its selection. Don’t come looking for Natural Light—the beer selection is high-end only. Still, Spirits is a nice change of pace. Worth a look for weekend tastings alone.

Near Johns Hopkins University Hopkins Deli Restaurant 110 W. 39th Street, (410) 366-6603 Hopkins Deli has got the food ‘n’ booze run covered to perfection with its full kitchen. A fair price on kegs ($80 plus deposit) balances out the $18 30-packs, but when it’s 10:30 p.m. on a Sunday and it’s the only place open, who’s complaining? The Wine Source 3601 Elm Ave., (410) 467-7777 The Wine Source is almost blindingly bright. That’s because it’s Valhalla: some 1,500-plus beers, 5,000-plus wines, and all the accoutrements at decent prices. Party hosts can order from the four-page keg list (sixths, quarters, and halves) or, if you’re tired of swilling keg beer, the mix ‘n’ match six-pack wall will help widen your palate. Progressive discounts for those who buy in bulk. Be not afraid, step into the light.

Near Loyola University Maryland/College of Notre Dame of Maryland Corky’s Liquors 5406 York Road, (410) 323-0676 Low-budget liquor stores are about as common on the Govanstown end of York/Greenmount as lake-trout joints, but Corky’s gets the nod for sheer proximity (especially from East campus). Fair pricing, decent selection, and location, location, location. Jerry’s Belvedere Tavern 5928 York Road, (410) 435-8600 Jerry’s makes a good buck selling the cheapest of the cheap beer (we’re talking Boh Ice), but this half-bar/half-packie does it later than everyone. Open till 2 a.m. every night, Jerry’s makes the postgame possible after an evening of the regular on York.

Roland Park isn’t necessarily the most party-hearty neighborhood in town, but everybody likes to drink, right? Roland Park Wines and Liquors 4032 Roland Ave., (410) 366-1676 A small space with a warehouse feel, Roland Park is a seldom-visited stalwart near Loyola’s west side. This serviceable little spot is a bit heavy on the “wine and liquors” end of the spectrum, so if you don’t “do” beer, take the short walk. Wine Underground 4400 Evans Chapel Road, (410) 467-1615 Roland Park isn’t necessarily the most party-hearty neighborhood in town, but everybody likes to drink, right? Thus this 900-plus bottle seller with a wine dungeon that’d give “The Cask of Amontillado” a run for its grapes. But the Roland Park attitude stops at the door. Run by a coupla down-to-earth dudes, Wine Underground treats undergrads well. Students with valid ID get 5 percent off beer and 10 percent of wine/hard stuff, and they deliver (no charge, negotiable minimum, tips optional). Sign up for the mailing list to get info on tastings.

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