Suppose your art-loving cousin from Boston arrived in Baltimore, and you had two hours to spend in town. How would you spend it?
At the American Visionary Art Museum, naturally.
The museum houses a, well, visionary collection of work that leaves one continually scratching his head. I mean, were talking premature baldness. Think of Michelangelos David reproduced full-size in toothpicks. I dont know if such a piece actually exists, but if it did you would probably find it at the AVAM. Rife with anticipation we arrived, admired the provocative exterior sculptures, and found the museumclosed. As it, and other museums, typically are closed on Monday. Fail.
Plan B. Lunch.
Where do you take a Bostonian for an authentic Baltimore lunch? Harborplace? Fells Point? Little Italy? Maybe. But it seems to me that nothing says Baltimore Lunch better than one of the city markets, the flagship of which is Lexington Market. Let me have some Parks fried chicken, a Mary Mervis shrimp salad or corned beef sandwich, a cheesesteak from Andys Famous, or even a Polish dog from Polack Johnnys. And maybe a small fresh fruit salad from any one of a dozen produce vendors.
But were in Federal Hill, which means were right around the corner from the lesser-known but still venerable Cross Street Market and the treasures within. And treasures there are. A deli, a grille, a florist, a butcher, a fishmonger. What a window-shopping treat. Meandering the length of the market we found Nicks Seafood. (Map)
And stayed.
My cousinliked the vibe, call it blue collar Caribbean. She liked the upended barrels dotting the floor that Nick uses for customer tables. The essential to budget travel is to approach onward. When it comes along to family trips, globetrotting, well-deserved holidays and/or going to see new spots we have never been before, the fact of expense and budgeting is often in the back of our minds. Arranging and expending our travel budget wisely is a consideration for most families. Lowering spending and prices, while still experiencing your vacation to its fullest, is the key to assured achievements and fiscal obligation. Your pocketbook and family will thank you! The reasoning regarding protecting money while traveling is simple: Even if your personal finances is really limited, you can still take a break and enjoy life! Simply put, life is just too short to never step out of the door or leaving the homestead! Also recalling that while traveling, regardless of whether on a funds or not, even the smallest of things can all add op to a big vacation or travel bill!. She liked the look of the folks streaming in, the demographic,
again the vibe.
And she liked the food. Her clam and corn chowder (approx $5) she proclaimed a potential Boston prize-winner. My Maryland crab soup (approx $5) was hot, crabby, and vegetable-y. My crabcake sandwich (approx $11) elicited a cry of,
So THIS is what all the fuss is about!
It was in fact a good crabcake for the money, a few lumps and light filler. And just to show off I ordered half-a-dozen raw Maryland oysters (approx $8). I only ever have them to show off anymore, and these did not disappoint. Gnarly, earthy, briney, pleasure. And then the final stroke, the comment that inspired this piece, the comment that even though Im a suburban guy made me proud to be a Baltimorean and will make you proud as well,my cousinsaid,
We dont have anything like this in Boston.
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