The village of Mt. Washington, Md., is approximately 8 miles northwest of downtown Baltimore. The Mt. Washington area is known for its boutiques, salons and spas and art galleries as well as for its annual Wine, Art & Jazz Festival. While exploring the community of Mt. Washington, visitors will find a number of dining options.
Chiyo Sushi has served the Mt. Washington community since January 2002. The restaurant held a Zagat dining guide rating of "extraordinary to perfection" for its food and service and "good to very good" for its decor as of September 2010. The menu begins with 26 appetizers, such as the kani kara age, a deep-fried, soft-shell crab served with a house special dipping sauce. The sushi chef prepares more than 100 specialty sushi rolls and other specialties like the tuna carpaccio. The menu also includes udon noodles, teriyaki and tempura. The restaurant serves five varieties of sake, plum wine and six varieties of Japanese beer. Chiyo Sushi serves lunch Tuesdays through Fridays and dinner Tuesdays through Sundays. The restaurant closes every Monday. Reservations are not necessary. Casual attire is appropriate.
Chiyo Sushi
1619 Sulgrave Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21209
410-466-1000
chiyosushi.com
A French bistro, Crepe Du Jour opened in October 2000. The restaurant had a Zagat rating of "very good to excellent" for its food and "good to very good" for its decor and service as of September 2010. The restaurant is known for its savory crepes, of which it serves 16 varieties. An example is the Normande, filled with calamari, shrimp, garlic, onion, tomatoes, asparagus and goat cheese, then topped with a cream sauce flavored with white wine. The restaurant has a full bar. Crepe Du Jour serves lunch on weekdays, brunch on weekends and dinner nightly. Reservations are highly recommended and taken both online and by phone. Casual attire is the norm. The restaurant has a children's menu available for young diners. Outdoor seating is featured on the restaurant's patio, weather permitting.
Crepe Du Jour
1609 Sulgrave Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21209
410-542-9000
crepedujour.com
Established in January 2001, the Desert Cafe specializes in Middle Eastern cuisine. As of September 2010, the restaurant had a Zagat rating of "very good to excellent" for its food and "good to very good" for decor and service. Among the signature dinners is the mijaderah, steamed rice mixed with lentils and caramelized onions served with a creamy cucumber sauce and fresh tomatoes. For dessert, try the butter finger or the chocolate banana hummus. Although it does not serve alcohol, the restaurant allows diners to bring along their own beer or wine to enjoy with their meals. The Desert Cafe serve lunch and dinner Tuesdays through Sundays and closes Mondays. Reservations are accepted online and by phone. Casual attire is appropriate. The restaurant has a children's menu available upon request and features outdoor dining in nice weather.
The Desert Cafe
1605 Sulgrave Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21209
410-367-5808
thedesertcafe.com
