Mount Washington Village is an upscale neighborhood in northwest Baltimore, Maryland. The district's tree lined streets are home to several art galleries and outdoor cafes as well as the Mount Washington Pediatrics Hospital. The village is also home to the annual Mount Washington Wine, Art & Jazz Festival held every September, which features several outdoor concerts.
Ethel and Ramone's is located at the corner of Sulgrave and Kelly Avenues in the heart of Mount Washington. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner daily except Monday and specializes in Cajun style cuisine fused with local flavors. The walls of the restaurant's cozy and eclectic interior are adorned with antique guitars. Several outdoor tables are located on the front sidewalk of the establishment for el fresco dining during the spring and summer months. The restaurant is easily accessible via the Mt. Washington Light Rail stop, which is located within walking distance.
The Mount Washington Tavern is located on the corner of Sulgrave Avenue and Smith Avenue within walking distance to the Baltimore Clayworks and Johns Hopkins University Hospital. The restaurant features a wood paneled interior and hardwood floors, creating the ambiance of a vintage American bar. An expansive dining room is also located at the establishment and is adorned by indoor palm trees and tropical foliage. The tavern has been serving lunch and dinner daily since 1978. A weekend brunch is also offered. Entrees include Maryland classics like sea scallops with lobster butter and sauteed rock fish.
The Falls cafe is located on the corner of Kelly Avenue and Newbury Street within sight of the South Road Light Rail stop. The large brasserie style cafe is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The establishment's black and white tiled floor is reminiscent of the cafes of Paris. In addition to several tables, couches are also available for guests who want to relax with a coffee and a book. The traditional American menu also borrows from French and Italian culinary traditions. Several tables look out on Mount Washington's pedestrian traffic through the cafe's large front windows.
