Maybe this is the wine talking, but b bistro was the best outdoor dining experience I've had in Baltimore. Recently went on a Friday night and the perfect weather combined with the charming Bolton Hill neighborhood was a superb combo. For a moment I forgot I was in Baltimore...in a good way. Service was impeccable and our faaaabulous (emphasis mine) waiter made sure we were thoroughly enjoying ourselves along the way.

Started with the calamari and while very fresh and well cooked, the portion left me thinking, "where's the rest?" For the entree, my beef tenderloin was solid, but didn't blow my mind. Finished up with homemade ice cream trio (pistachio, vanilla basil, nutella) and profiteroles. The vanilla basil made my taste buds uncomfortable at first, but it grew on me. Overall, the experience outshined (outshone?) the food. There wasn't anything wrong with the food, but it just didn't live up to the other parts that made b worth the visit. Alas, another 3 stars...I'd bump it to 3.5 if I could, but I can't.

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