Big Poppa's Bar & Grill
40 N. Streeper Street
410-522-1818
bigpoppasplace.com
Big Poppa's offers neighbors a great hangout. Come in to grab a pint of beer, hear some live jazz and meet a diverse group of friends.

DiPasquale’s Italian Market
3700 Gough Street
410-276-1005
dipasquales.com
A little bit of Italy in your own backyard! DiPasquale’s has authentic imported cheeses, Parma ham, fresh fava beans, replacement gaskets for your Moka, and great prices on wine. Best sandwiches, and brick oven pizza. Nothing like it!

High Grounds Espresso & Books
3201 Eastern Avenue
410-342-7611
highgroundscoffee.com
Not only is this place a friendly neighborhood hangout, but it's for serious coffee lovers. High Grounds offers a wide variety of coffees and they roast their own beans! Come by and say hi, and check out the selection of used books while you're at it.

The Laughing Pint
3531 Gough Street
410-342-6544
laughingpint.com
Baltimore's hippest bar. Period.

Matthew’s Pizzeria
3131 Eastern Avenue
410-276-8755
matthewspizza.com
If you grew up in Chicago eating real pizza—Giordano’s Edwardo’s, Uno’s—then you may scoff at Matthew’s reputation as the best pizza in Baltimore. Well, stop by, and get a taste of your comeuppance. Gorgeous fresh tomato sauce, gorgeous fresh everything, and a nice thick crust. Our only complaint is that they don’t deliver north of the park—yet!!! Come on, Matthew!!! We love you!

Morning Edition Café
153 North Patterson Park Avenue
410-732-5133
Our favorite weekend brunch spot. Just come early, and bring your reading glasses! Great coffee from Key Coffee, a local roaster, great pancakes and a million different omelets. Passing thru these doors is like the gateway to Vermont. An oasis.

Roman’s Restaurant
2 South Decker
410-342-5226
This improbable location is home to one of the oldest family-owned bars in Baltimore. Home of the $1.50 Natty Bo, hand-padded oysters and homemade crab cakes, Roman presides over this neighborhood watering hole. Stop by on Fridays when local sweet-old ladies bring in free home baked desserts!

Salt
2127 E. Pratt Street
410-276-5480

Santoni’s Supermarket
3800 East Lombard Street
410-276-2900
A great old-fashioned supermarket, open 24-7

Tijuana Tacos
3001 E. Baltimore Street
410-545-0667
Great food, friendly service.

O’Donnell Square
Canton, only a mile away (walking distance from Patterson Park) has great nightlife, day spas and restaurants.