JoJo’s Restaurant & Tap House

from 72 HOURS July 20, 2023

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Since its opening in August 2012, JoJo’s Restaurant & Tap House has offered a modern twist on classic American cuisine from its red brick facade on East Patrick Street. In addition to the 26 draft beers and craft cocktails on its menu, JoJo’s offers “elevated taphouse eats,” said general manager Andrew Martin. Martin said the restaurant’s take on the classic Maryland crab cake is a crowd favorite. It’s accompanied by potatoes, seasonal vegetables and a Cajun remoulade. He also recommends the scallop risotto and tomato basil risotto, both of which he said are a hit for patrons. For visitors who are vegan or gluten-free, JoJo’s offers a Thai vegetable curry. JoJo’s menu changes every season based on what ingredients are freshest, according to Martin. Currently, several of the restaurant’s beers and teas, as well as meat and fruit in certain dishes, are sourced from local businesses. “We try our best to involve as many local vendors as possible,” Martin said.

— Shifra Dayak