It was the perfect Friday night! Pat and I headed to our new favorite spot, The Waterfront Kitchen at the Living Classrooms building, overlooking the beautiful Baltimore Harbor. I got there first, was seated at a beautiful table, complete with blankets in each chair. (Very nice touch by the way) As I waited I perused the drink menu...local infused vodkas, with interesting twists on the standard martini. I selected the Ginger and Lemongrass infused martini on the rocks with a beautiful sliver of fresh ginger as the garnish = DELISH! Pat arrived and we got down to business. The 110 day aged 16 oz New York Strip for him and a 14 oz Veal Chop for me. PERFECTION! The side dishes of cauliflower smothered in cheese and baked, perfect slivers of potatoes in a cast iron dish, and fresh asparagus graced these beautifully designed dishes, both perfection.
The conversation was wonderful, the view absolutely serene and we even got to see a tall ship come through on his way to Fells Point's Annual Privateer Weekend!
As the night air turned cold, we opted for dessert and an after dinner drink at a local establishment down in the heart of Fells Point. Everyone please join me in welcoming "Rye" to my official "Best of Baltimore" list. "Rye" is raising the bar for quality libations in Fells Point. With hand crafted cocktails made from fresh, local ingredients and an extensive menu of Rye Whiskey, they give tribute to the "preeminent distilled spirit in Maryland before Prohibition". The classics were there, The Manhattan, The Old Fashioned (my all time favorite) but since it was a special occasion I chose the elusive, Sazerac. Hailing from New Orleans this cocktail done poorly can be painful to get through but done right, an absolute treat. Rye's mixologist certainly knew what he was doing. First I would like to thank him for not putting ice in my cocktail which does nothing but water it down, but rather twirling the perfect combination of rye whiskey, absinthe, bitters and sugar to the perfect temperature and then serving it neat with a 1 inch slice of lemon peel, the perfect presentation for a truly delectable drink. Now, I realize that I've gone on and on about this wonderful concoction but if you can believe it, the Sazerac did not steal the show. Pat, normally out ordering me (I always want what he has but I think that's typical) opted for the Tiramisu and a drink made with Ginger Beer, fresh lime juice, fresh ginger and club soda. Hello REFRESHING!!! It was absolutely delicious and the Tiramisu...the best I've ever had! There was a layer, of slightly frosted custard with what tasted like a butterscotch cream along the edge of the plate that made me, the non-sweets person drool. (o:
Baltimore's local traditions and ingredients brought to life by two new and fantastic establishments made for the perfect date night and start to the weekend. Thank you Baltimore – you’ve outdone yourself again!
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