Itching to discover the newest restaurant and recreational additions to Baltimore? From a Thai place to a sports bar, read on for a rundown of the newest hot spots to debut near you.
Bodhi Corner
Stroll past 3500 Chestnut Ave. in Hampden and you'll find Bodhi Corner, a new Thai spot. The restaurant, whose name is inspired by "the cultural significance of the Bodhi Tree," has a solid four-star rating out of twelve reviews from Yelpers so far.
The menu ranges from noodle bowls and curry to fried rice and vegan options. Try the Kra Prow (Chili Basil), made with string beans, bell pepper, garlic, onion, basil, fresh chili and sautéed with chili basil sauce. Or go for the Panang Curry, which has Panang curry, broccoli, bell pepper, a sprinkle of kaffir lime leaves and salmon.
Yelper Lydia W. enthused, "Baltimore has a good Thai restaurant finally! My husband and I ate here two nights in a row; we were so impressed. The first night we had tom kha soup, chive dumplings, drunken noodles with tofu and the green curry with chicken. We also had Thai iced tea. All were 10 out of 10. "
Youfit Health Clubs
New to 1700 E. Northern Parkway in Loch Raven is Youfit Health Clubs, a new outpost of the national gym chain with plenty of premium features.
The Baltimore Youfit gym has a cardio theater, a YouEscape Arcade and a sauna. There are also a plethora of classes to choose from, including African dance, barre, Bang Power Dance, Jillian Michaels' Bodyshred, and Buti yoga.
View the full list of classes available by clicking here. The gym also offers plenty of workout equipment, personal training and child care to provides babysitting during a class or workout.
Yelper Ebony H., who rated the gym five stars, wrote, “I love this gym! First off, it's a green gym which is impressive because I care about the environment and am happy to support a gym that cares, as well. The staff is super friendly... I have been going faithfully since the beginning of November."
Bunzzz Sports Bar & Grill
Stroll past 200 E. Pratt St. in the Inner Harbor and you'll find Bunzzz Sports Bar & Grill, a sports bar offering burgers and more. So far, Yelpers have given it a warm welcome, with a 4.5-star rating out of 11 reviews.
Look for the Bunzzz On Fire pizza with spicy tomato sauce, steak strips, pepperoni, red onions, jalapeños, black olives and fresh garlic. Or grab a burger like the Backyard Bunzzz BBQ, made of an Angus beef burger with house-made barbecue sauce, topped with onion crisps and cheddar cheese.
Maryland-style crab cakes, lobster bisque, sirloin, pork ribs and eggs Benedict are just some of the additional dishes that can also be found on the menu.
“I have had the lemon pepper wings, cowboy ribeye, and shrimp and grits. The cowboy ribeye was better than the ribeye I had at The Prime Rib the week before. The steak was so tender and seasoned. The lemon pepper wings were really good. The shrimp and grits I had for breakfast were amazing," said Yelper Alfred R.
