Magical.Ī Baltimore staple, crab cake, was another winning appetizer. It was light as a cloud (and the color of one), with a delayed hint of spiciness on the tongue. A robust Klinker Brick Old Vine Zinfandel hit the spot.Īmong appetizers, that good old standby shrimp cocktail stood up tall, thanks to the impeccable texture and flavor of the seafood, as well as the heft of the Bloody Mary cocktail sauce and the refreshment of the accompanying gin-enhanced pico de gallo.īut, oh, the final flourish on the plate - dollops of cocktail foam created by shaking a red cocktail sauce and skimming off the resulting essence. And while many of the bottles carry three-figure price tags, there are also attractive choices in the $40-$50 range. Speaking of drinks, there’s a thoughtful selection of wines by the glass, several available under $15. If that cloying libation disappointed, the bar produced a solid old-fashioned and gimlet, so no hard feelings.
