ROLAND PARK. The name of the place means "Crazy Man," and if you pass it by, you're crazy, man. This fantastic local place bursts with color, from decor to cuisine. You'll find a host of classic dishes (including basic tacos and burritos), along with the eatery's own take on Mexican cuisine. The fresh catch of the day, for example, is baked in a crust of rainbow corn chips and is as much a pleasure to the eye as it is to the palate. Other upscale options include grilled salmon with banana salsa or crab cakes served with sweet potato fries. The brunch menu offers classics with a Southwestern twist such as a scrambled egg and chorizo burrito with mashed black beans, avocado, cilantro, tomato and cheese.

FELL'S POINT. Stainless steel pillars, crimson bar stools, and red, orange and yellow plastic chairs accent this contemporary space. The kitchen's small plates allow guests to make a meal of a variety of savory Mediterranean dishes. Select your favorites from an assortment that might include goat cheese-stuffed red peppers, baby lamb chops, fried calamari, and grape leaves stuffed with aromatic rice, pine nuts and parsley.

MT VERNON. This incredibly stylish cocktail lounge offers delicious Asian tapas and killer martinis.

DOWNTOWN. Sangria, available by the pitcher, and an exciting selection of small plates draw diners to this classy spot.