I had a really good time at Oleum! My daughter is allergic to eggs and peanuts so I had to call…read moreahead of time to confirm these allergies could be accommodated. I had the pleasure of speaking to Tony who not only checked himself but spoke with the chef to confirm the menu was peanut free. * Note there are peanuts used in the cocktails * it was a true pleasure to have an allergy taken seriously and made us more confident to take our daughter there. The atmosphere of the restaurant was very personal and quaint, there was a high chair available for our daughter to use. All the servers were incredibly friendly and helpful. For the food we tried the stuffed dates, miso mushroom bucatini and the toum raider pizza. The stuffed dates were recommended by our waitress and they were delicious. They were both sweet, savory and a little spicy. The walnuts that topped it were a nice touch to add texture to the already soft dates, I enjoyed it a lot. The miso mushroom bucatini was also a favorite of ours as it didn't taste vegan at all to us. It was creamy and the pasta was cooked well. My daughter enjoyed this a lot. The pizza wasn't my favorite but I'm also not a huge fan of vegan cheese so that is my fault but the miso mushroom bucatini was truly so delicious. Overall I really enjoyed the experience, the service was impeccable and I would definitely visit here again!

Non-vegan here! I feel like my expectations for the food were set by only vegans, which gave me a…read moreskewed perspective going in, so to my non-vegans out there, here's how I'd approach Oleum: It's incredibly impressive what they come up with in terms of recreating non-vegan dishes using plant-based-only ingredients. Creative, complex, and unexpected--and incredibly thoughtful. I definitely see why this is considered vegan fine dining: I'd think you'd have to be nothing short of a master chef to craft some of these dishes using only plant-based ingredients. It was fun to try a few of their 'how on earth did they make this vegan' menu items, but I also wish we'd ordered some dishes that are naturally closer to vegan, as I think that's where I'd be really blown away (beyond the novelty value, as a non-vegan diner). Highly recommend ordering a bunch of dishes and sharing them across the table so you get to sample lots of different foods and preparations. We ordered: SMALL PLATES Ravioli bravas Maryland style crab cakes Shrimp scampi ENTREES Blackened alfredo Mushroom miso bucatini Meat lovers pizza I went in with unrealistic expectations because I'd been told 'it tastes just as good as the non-vegan version--SERIOUSLY!' and because of the caliber of the restaurant, I didn't think to manage those expectations. So I hit a bit of an uncanny valley with pretty much all of the dishes: it tastes a lot LIKE a crab cake, but something's off about it...this is the FLAVOR profile of shrimp scampi, but the texture isn't right...etc. (except for the pastas, which I'll say none of us were very impressed by). I think that's a lot of their branding, though, because even their menu design is setting you up with that (wrong, imo) expectation: I actually had to confirm with the bartender that this was a vegan restaurant, because they list bacon, sausage, parmesan, provolone, and beef in their dishes! It's very confusing, haha. I think if I didn't have those expectations going in, and went in more with the curiosity of 'wow, how do they make a mushroom-based crab cake? or tofu that tastes like shrimp?!' that would have been a much better dining experience for me. After coming to the above realizations, I'm looking forward to returning and trying the dishes with a different lens. And I want to order some that are naturally plant-based, as I imagine those are really going to shine--no uncanny valley to be seen!

Stopped in on a whim for lunch. It's a cute little cozy spot with plants everywhere (my jam) and…read moreafghan rugs. They have a little menu with teas and afghani food. The server recommended peach tea and I was obsessed with the sugared almonds that came with ! Def must try. I had a rice dish which was tasty after I added some salt as some of the other reviews say. I would come back and try something else to eat and more of the yummy tea and almonds!

Cozy restaurant with very friendly service! The owner accommodated our large group of 10 people…read morewithout a reservation which was extremely appreciated. The mantoos (Afghan dumplings) were extremely delicious and flavorful, a highlight of the meal. We also had the eggplant, pumpkin, lamb shank platter, and dou piaza. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu, everything was so good.

So I was on break at work in Charles village & decided to walk to subway for lunch. On the way I…read morenoticed a Honey grow & instantly was like this is that food my wife always brings home. Walked in to a very nice kid who helped me decided which stir fry I was looking for. It being a nice day & I'm on a 2 hour break I elected to dine in. It's lovely environment in the Hopkins University area so a lot of the students come here but amazingly it wasn't crowded at all. I went with the Garlic Butter chicken stir fry. When I tell you it was amazing luckily I'm taking my diet seriously nowadays cause I really wanted to order one more to go.

This was our 2nd visit to this restaurant, it was near lunchtime on a Friday. I have been wanting…read moreto come back to HG for a long time. I was totally captivated by the egg white noodles. A new favorite, the flavor and texture really make the dish. My meal was garlic butter chicken, with hots, and this time I added snow peas. Pure joy. My husband had the sesame garlic shrimp, no hots. OMG, it was the best and made our day. This visit the store was jam packed with mainly carry out. They do such a good business. I was totally amazed at the number of people managing the orders. They were fully staffed and effortly (lots of noise) completed each task. So many handling start to finish. Each person had station, just like an assembly line. And very efficient! I am looking forward to coming back.

I love Chopt!!! It is my favorite non guilty lunch or dinner pleasure!!!…read more The portions are always greatly appreciated and the flavors are spot on. I loveeeeee there homemade dressings. They even have the containers for sale. This was my first time having their soup and that was nice aswell. My only issue was that I asked for certain things to not be in my salad ( like tomatoes and pickled onions) and they still put it in there. ( this was a per order so I wasn't right there as they was making it). Thanks Chopt for giving me healthier options! We need more of you in our communities.

Love, love, love this place. Always clean and always fresh. Stopped in to grab a salad. The staff…read morewas very friendly and attentive. It wasn't too busy when I arrived. I placed my order and it didn't take long at all to receive it. I did grab a olipop soda as well and that was perfect with me being diabetc.

great love the food and service customer service was great actually it was Excellent first time…read moretrying this spot I had a great time thank you for everything

Absolutely solid place for a meal! It hit the spot…read more Think of honeygrow as make your own Asian noodle dish (or suggested options) - all with fresh ingredients tossed together and to your table in minutes. I had the beef sesame garlic. I may have fallen in love. My companion did his own - with gluten free noodles, edamame, broccoli, double beef and chili flakes - just the right amount of spice. And he got sauce on the side (but you can go light or heavy on sauce, too) We always look for a good gluten free place due to celiac. A shout out to Craig the manager for letting us know the gf noodles are done in their own pan so no cross contamination. We also appreciated him walking us through how to use the ordering system - we're new here! This place is an easy yes for deliciously fresh food quickly. We were beyond satiated and will sleep well tonight.

Authentic Chinese sports bar with delicious cocktails, food, and true Baltimore charm…read more This spot has only been open for about 6 months now, and I've been hearing great things, so I decided to check it out! I loved the mix of Orioles gear, Ravens memorabilia, and traditional Chinese decor. Service was very quick, server was knowledgeable and had great recommendations, and the food was outrageously good. I ordered the pork egg rolls (which I was told they roll in-house), the zha jiang mian, the stir fry green beans, and a chili oil margarita. The green beans were outstanding, which I was not expecting to be my favorite dish! The seasoning was like a soy garlic and they were cooked perfectly. The chili oil margarita was spicy, boozy, and something unusual that I had never tried before. The chili oil gives it a unique flavor and lots of spice. Although the food was a bit on the expensive side, the portions they give you lasted me 2-3 meals, which is definitely worth it. I can't wait to come back to try more of their food and watch some sports!

Saw this place as I was driving down Eastern Ave and ordered a bunch of takeout with friends to try…read morefor a Sunday lunch. We went when it first opened so service was quick. We got: -Wood ear mushroom salad: I always love a wood ear mushroom salad, but I wanted the dressing to be a little punchier and more flavorful -Chicken wings: tender meat and sauce was tasty -Zha jiang mian: this wasn't my favorite, the noodles were overcooked without any bite, and the meat sauce wasn't as savory as I usually like -Cumin lamb: this was the best dish overall, the lamb was very tender and flavorful. Loved the cumin which wasn't overpowering. My friends also liked it because it was spiced but not spicy. -Sauerkraut with ribs: this was my least favorite, I was expecting the vegetables to have more bite to them but they were more like German sauerkraut (overcooked and soft). The pork ribs were also a little overcooked. -Stir fry green beans: cooked very well, super flavorful Overall food was solid, and I'd try it again!

The customer service at this CAVA location is always hit or miss. During my visit yesterday, I…read moretried to order my usual, a greens and grains bowl with half super greens and a mix of white and brown rice. I was told I could no longer split the two without being charged extra, which was confusing since it is the same portion whether I choose one or split between the two. I told him never mind, I did not want to pay for something I normally get for free. To make things worse, I was charged an additional $1.50 for extra white rice, even though I did not receive extra rice and did not get white rice at all. I did not notice until I checked my receipt after getting to the car.

This location is very inconsistent. When I stopped in yesterday, there were at least 6 employees…read morebehind the counter, but it still took long enough to be served that the people in line behind me loudly contemplated leaving. Several employees looked right at us, did not acknowledge us, and then turned and walked away. It seemed like no one knew who was supposed to help customers. Just very disorganized. The salad toppings and sauces were delightful, as usual. However, the braised lamb was covered in thick yellow grease. I ended up with grease soup in the bottom of my bowl and pasty chunks I had to pick out. Overall, not the best experience.

This shop is located in the Woodholme shopping center. It was a many other food eateries…read morepreviously. This is a nice addition to the various other eateries nearby; and a healthier choice. Entering into this eatery I was met with a earthly lively feel by the decor and view. The vibe was clean and fresh mixed with the greetings from the attentive staff. Beings that it is Tuesday, I assume its the reason for it being mellow and not so crowded, however it is lunch time and its not busy. There were a few tables full of healthy minded folks with seemingly quiet conversations. I enjoyed the salad. It could have used a little more dressing which is a lot for me to say, as I use very little dressing on my salads. Overall I will return.

Great bowls! My wife and I stopped here for takeout bowls of grains and salads. The place is clean…read more The service was great. She had a kale-based salad that was really good. I had a winter special, a Peruvian bowl with rice, pickled onion, grilled chicken, cabbage slaw topped with a creamy lime spicy sauce. It was delicious!