Interested in discovering the freshest new spots in Baltimore? From crêpes to phở, read on for a rundown of the newest hot spots to debut recently.
GDL Italian By Giada
Celebrity Chef Giada De Laurentiis's new restaurant, GDL Italian By Giada, recently opened at 1525 Russell St. in Carroll - Camden Industrial Area.
Drawing from the popular chef's cookbooks and TV shows, the menu includes Italian classics like baked lasagna, campanelle and bianca pizza, along with a variety of wine, cocktails and desserts.
Italian Disco
Italian Disco is a pizzeria, bar and ristorante in Inner Harbor, serving up calzones, pasta, sandwiches and more at 1006 Fleet St.
Inspired by the '70s and '80s, this spot has a DJ booth and jukebox filled with disco tunes. The bar features wine, 36 beers on draft and themed cocktails like the Sloe Jam made with sloe gin, bar hill gin and orange juice.
Ruben's
Ruben's is a crêperie and Mexican fusion spot that opened recently at 1043 S. Charles St. in Federal Hill.
French and Latin cuisine come together at Ruben's which features sweet crêpe with Nutella, Mexican crêpe with pico de gallo, salsa and Mexican cheese, burritos, tacos, quesadillas and more.
The Red Boat Viet Fusion & Bar
The Red Boat Viet Fusion & Bar is Vietnamese eatery that serves up traditional fare and unique combos, located at 334 N. Charles St. in downtown.
Baltimore's first Red Boat location features a diverse menu with everything from beef phở crafted from a classic family recipe to hot dogs, tacos and bánh mì.
JAZZ+SOJU
New to 900 E. Fort Ave., Ste 105. is JAZZ+SOJU, a bar and Korean restaurant offering a variety of food, martinis and jazz music in Riverside.
The eatery's signature Korean fried chicken is double-fried in soybean oil and is topped with garlic or spicy soy sauce. There are dishes to suit a variety of appetites, such as mango salad, crispy fried oysters, bibimbap and Korean dumplings.
