Clandestino has grown up, literally. What began as a small operation in Frederick has moved into a…read morelarger space, and the expansion suits them well. This is Puerto Rican pitorro, also known as ron cañita, made with care and intention rather than gimmickry. Many local liquor stores now carry the brand, and it is well worth picking up a bottle, but visiting the distillery is an experience in itself. The founder is a fellow Puerto Rican born retired military member, a background I share, and like me, he has put down roots in Maryland. That story is reflected clearly in the brand's own framing, "Puerto Rican born, Maryland made." The space feels grounded and unpretentious, and that sensibility carries through to the hospitality. We arrived late on a Saturday and were still welcomed warmly, never rushed. We were taken care of by the founder's daughter, who was exceptionally kind, attentive, and knowledgeable. She guided us through a flight that included the traditional pitorro, almond, pineapple, coffee, coconut chai, and several seasonal offerings. The flavors were thoughtful and well balanced; even the infused expressions retained a clear rum backbone rather than drifting into novelty. We enjoyed them enough to leave with several bottles. This is artisanal pitorro done right, rooted in Puerto Rican tradition and confidently made in Maryland. Buying it locally is convenient, but going to the distillery is where the people, the story, and the spirit fully come together.

The Clandestino Speak Easy at Zen West is open Fridays and Saturdays from 6pm to 12pm. It's also…read moreavailable for events and private parties.

Great deals and good crowd, best bar in Towson by a long shot, definitely did not disappoint for…read morethe dive bar vibe!

Let's not pretend that your getting pampered here. That's…read morenot happening Have a cocktail.... See some people ...... enjoy yourself...... The good time here is created by your vibes which they embrace.... If you want to expand your positive attitude that's what their looking to enhance....enjoy you Real life Who loves Kislings Tavern

Stopped in for happy hour during the week w my wife. We had HH priced sangria and martinis and…read moreordered 2 apps .... Mussels & a special of the day, blackened shrimp over a great mix of julienne veggies & peach, etc. Everything we had was fantastic and service at the bar was 10/10. Owner was in attendance and we had a wonderful time. It had been awhile since we had been there but will return soon.

The staff kept apologizing for not being able to help us. We asked for silverware to go with our…read morefood. A customer went and finally got our silverware. Plain cheese burger came out missing the bun. We told the waitress a plain cheeseburger burger with just cheese and burger and the bun.

Mucho Gusto has usually been a solid place for us, which is why this last visit caught us off…read moreguard. My lady ordered the beef enchiladas, and after the first bite she realized it just wasn't to her liking. We mentioned it to the manager right away since the dish had barely been touched, thinking there might be an opportunity to switch it out for something else. Unfortunately, we were told that due to their policy the item could not be removed from the bill and we would still need to pay for it. That was surprising because most restaurants are willing to work with you when a dish clearly isn't enjoyed after the first bite. The food here has usually been good, which is why this experience stood out. It just felt like there was a missed opportunity from a customer service standpoint to turn the situation around. Hopefully management considers being a little more flexible in situations like this in the future.

This review is for Mucho Gusto of Towson. My friend and I have visited this location about four…read moretimes. They all except this last visit were very enjoyable. The most recent visit was this last Thursday Feb.12th 2026 in the evening. The wait time for a table was about 30 minutes, which not an issue for good cuisine, service & drinks. We sat at the bar till called for out table. We had a couple of excellent drinks before being seated. As always, we order the spicey Guacamole and it was fantastic "Again". The friend and I agreed that it's enough for two people to share as a meal. We were both full after it was gone. The server was excellent. She attended to us faithfully. I ordered the Chimichanga as I've done before. This time it was extremely dry and no sauce of any type on it. (I couldn't eat it) The refried beans were good, but a tiny bowl for $5.00. The included side salad was just glorified lettuce with some onions on it. The food is not authentic Mexican. The mixed drinks are priced on the HIGH END. $18 - $20 for a Manhattan. I don't plan on returning unless my friend wants to and if so, I will stick to the Guacamole.

The bartender on the left side of The Point is consistently terrible. He didn't greet us, ignored…read moreus for nearly 10 minutes at an almost empty bar, and then told us he couldn't make half the drinks on the menu. When he finally did, the cocktails were easily the worst we've ever had -- completely undrinkable. This isn't a one-off; it's the third time he's served us, and every time the service and drinks have been awful. He seemed out of it -- distracted, unprofessional, maybe even under the influence. To top it off, he served my drink in a dirty glass. When I asked for a replacement, he just poured the same disgusting drink into another cup instead of remaking it. I had to insist he start over. It's such a shame because the bartenders on the other side of The Point are excellent -- friendly, attentive, and professional. This one bartender, however, drags down the entire experience and the bar's reputation. I won't be coming back.

Cool restaurant in Towson. I visited this spot after googling "brunch near me". It did not…read moredisappoint. The restaurant is bigger than I looks from the outside. There are three different areas. A dining area, a bar area and an additional bar area with a stage and dance floor. When I entered I was immediately greeted by the bar staff and sat at the bar. The menu was decent and offered tropical brunch foods. I opted for the chicken and waffles brown sugar waffles. The chicken came out as tenders which where cooked perfectly and tasted great. The waffle was amazing. The staff was attentive and very helpful. I had "The Son of Nutcracker"drink which was ok. They have a Jameson club, which I joined. It allows you to purchase a bottle of Jameson to keep at the bar for $75 after a $50 club membership fee. I enjoyed this place and will definitely be back. The only potential issue may be parking. I was able to get a spot on the street but can imagine finding a good spot on busy days might be a daunting task.

Great wine tastings on Fridays, good selection of wine. Right next to Gibby's that has great potato…read moresalad

If you like wine or beer you will like drink. We enjoyed going there when it was Swirl. Recently…read morenew owners took over and renamed it. But, they are keeping up with the old traditions and adding some new of their own. While they of course have a range of different priced wines I was always impressed that they had a knack for finding good inexpensive wines. Sometimes with lesser known varietals and with interesting bouquets and tastes. (The good type of interesting.) The new owners have managed to maintain this and have increased the number of wine tastings. What is new will appear to the beer lovers out there. They have added a machine to fill growlers. Not that unusual anymore but I believe it is the only one in MD that uses CO2 so the beer will stay good for 60 days instead of several.

This was our first time and we will DEFINITELY be back, amazing food and superb service!! Our…read morewaitress V was on point!

Delicious brunch creative classics on a Saturday at Easy Like Sunday :-)…read more We celebrated Mothers' Day at Easy Like Sunday in Roland Park, Baltimore. We were lucky to get a table for four at 11am on Saturday! Their menu offered creative versions of many classics: $22 Shrimp & Grits of medium-spicy shrimp & Andouille, cheesy-cheddar-grits, and a balanced savory trio of onion, shallots, and chives. Marvellous! Their generous $15 Avocado Toast: sculpted creamy Hass Avocado over bright arugula greens, next to fresh sourdough crunchy toast, with a dish of heirloom cherry tomato awakened with a tangy marinade. Art you can eat, at a nice price. A lovely $20.50 stack of Classic French Toast was chunky powdered sugar over perfectly grilled eggy syrupy brioche under a mound of light whipped-butter, with flavorful soft peach chunks and a large fresh mint leaf. It certainly was delicious! We had $19 light fluffy scrambled eggs over fresh greens and halved cherry tomatoes, with sausage links, over avocado-spread toast. Another delight. It was a calm, refreshing, relaxing brunch. I will say the price seemed a bit high, but it was worth it for the splendid experience among a cheerful, full, room and patio. Happy Mother's Day!

Yesterday I had the opportunity to revisit Liquid Libs. It was not busy as mu previous visit. The…read moreHostess was very friendly and pleasant; even allowed me to see the rear outdoor patio exerience that I never knew they had. That is a very nice seating option; however, there was a private event occurring so I couldnt be seated at such. They also have a front patio seating option as well. I opted to be seated at the bar for this visit as well. The bartender was not as pleasant as my entrance experience and previous visit; however he was attentive. We ordered drinks and then proceeded witj our food ordering once we received our drinks. We ordered Expresso Martini and Reposado Old Fashioned. The drinks are amazing and 5*. We ordered our food Oversized burger and Pan Seared scallops over brussel sprouts. Our food came out hot and within reasonable time. The burger is NOT an oversized burger. Regular sized and the descriptive name is deceiving. The burger option was not anything to speak on as it was not to satisfaction but quelled the hunger moment. It was over cooked. The pan seared scallops came out with a strong "fishy" smell. They however were tasty and spicy. This was a small plate as it was only 3 scallops in total. Other then the strong "fishy"smell, they were tasty. We then ordered a limoncello and was of course satisfied as it was another great tasting drink. This establishment does not have a nice and variety food menu but you will never be disappointed with the drinks.

Been here many times and the food is always on point. Really food pizzas, tapas, seafood and…read moreamazing cocktails. Eggplant involtini is one of my faves. The vibes here are my favorite part because the bar is so lit up and vibrant and they're always playing good throwback music. Lots of hightops to have happy hour or for some small bites. Good for a date. Never had an issue with service here- always fast and always clearing your dishes. The only thing i will say is it is a little pricey. Will keep returning though!

This is the kind of cocktail bar you go to when you want to have a deep intimate conversation with…read moresomeone. It is gorgeous, but dark, and the seating is spaced out enough to give you a bit of privacy. This is a great place to visit when you want to impress a date and ask them all of the awkward background questions about why their last relationship ended. And when you want to drink a fancy cocktail and don't mind paying $15-$20 for the privilege. The bartenders know what they are doing and are super professional, but probably are not trying to listen to your life story. You're also probably not going to meet new people here. It's not that kind of vibe. Basically, this is an upscale cocktail lounge, not Cheers (or Fraziers). And it is a very good one. I love stopping in for a cocktail on the way to dinner on the Avenue, or on the walk home. It is always a treat.

Wonderful date spot - it's so charming inside. For groups of 3+, I'd recommend a reservation if you…read moredon't want to sit at the bar. Drinks do take a long time to get out.

Speakeasy type vibes here Most people come here and catch a…read moreshow next door. Great date ideas

Came here on a Tuesday night to perform at their weekly open mic (Tuesdays and Thursday's at…read more8:15pmish, comic signups start at 7:30pm and goes in first come first serve list order). Shoutout to bartender Andre who was great. It's a small homey dive bar attached to Magooby's joke house, ample parking in the open lot. The kitchen needs improvement- ordered a salad with grilled chicken, came out without the grilled cjicken- apparently they forgot to communicate to bartender that they were making a fresh batch so it would come out later. Then partway through eating my salad, found one of those plastic square things (used to close a bread bag) in it. Bartender had it sent back, watched them remake a new salad, and they comped my tab that night for the mishaps, which was nice of them. The newly made salad did taste pretty good. Also a plus that they have henny at the bar.