Helen’s Garden is one of my favorite restaurants in Baltimore. I’m not sure where to start on what appeals to me the most. It could be their half price glasses of wine at the bar from 5pm to 8pm, which is the longest Happy Hour in Baltimore. It could be that the staff is always very friendly and helpful with wine and food selections. Don’t love wine? They have some great beer selections also. Brunch is amazing and comes out quicker than you can finish a cup of coffee. The food is priced well, good portions, and some really tasty specials that are easy to understand when reading them on the menu. The atmosphere is quaint and stylish with art work always on the walls and exposed brick backing it up. When ever I have a guest in town and I want to take them somewhere not too stuffy and introduce them to some good food, Helen’s Garden is always where I turn.

I have been to Yellow Dog twice now. While the beer selection is nice and the staff seem friendly, the food is far from the best in town. The first time I ate there I ordered a Reuben, which is a classic sandwich I love to try at new restaurants. It was the worst I have ever had, it came out cold and the corn beef was cut like a large hunk of ham. My husband ordered a tuna steak sandwich, and was also disappointed in how fishy it tasted. Neither of us really touched our food and I had to report to the waitress that we weren’t really happy with the quality, which I never do. They still charged us, which I guess I should have expected. Right then I decided we wouldn’t go back for food. Well . . . . my second time back I ordered a salad and again was not impressed. This is a cute corner bar in Canton. I hope they can pull it together a bit.

I have bought a few pieces from this store. They are sound and sturdy timeless pieces that I just love. The service in store is very helpful, as was the delivery and set up team. Whenever I am looking for a new piece to go in my house I always start at Su Casa. Prices vary enough that I feel they can accommodate any budget. The style is also earthy, chic, and comfortable.