American cooking in Baltimore leans on neighborhood institutions rather than grand statements, comfortable rooms turning out hearty plates and weekend crowds. Golden West Cafe in Hampden is one of the form's stalwarts, while Johnny's in Roland Park brings a slightly more polished take to the same idea.
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Order The green chile, ladled over eggs or a breakfast burrito.
Golden West Cafe on Hampden's Avenue is a longtime counter for green chile, breakfast burritos and Southwestern plates with strong vegetarian options.
Order The tuna melt at lunch, or a raw-bar spread before dinner.
Johnny's in Roland Park is Foreman Wolf's relaxed neighbourhood diner, plating a tuna melt, raw-bar plates and a wood-fired all-day menu daily.
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