Explore Baltimore! Sodam Bistro
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Explore Baltimore! Sodam Bistro

What: Korean Restaurant

Where: 200 W Cold Spring Ln, Baltimore, MD 21210

When: Mon-Sat 10am-10pm

Reviewed By: Ronnie Gruseck

Opened last December 2021, Sodam Bistro shares authentic Korean cuisine along with various gelato and espresso and non-espresso drink options. Adjacent to the pharmacy, Newman Towers, and Royal Farms, this restaurant is perfect for those sunny days when you want to take a stroll around the trail next to Newman and around Roland. There are various vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options for all dishes. And with outdoor seating and generous portion sizes, Sodam is a great way to choose from a selection of delicious cuisine and spend quality time with others. It’s a growing spot for Loyola students to hang out and relax.

April 22, 2022Posted inFood Fridays, NewsNo Comments
Explore Baltimore! Namaste
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Explore Baltimore! Namaste

What: Indian Restaurant 

Where: 413 W Cold Spring Ln, Baltimore, MD 21210 

When: Sunday-Thursday, 11:30 am- 11 pm, Friday and Saturday – 11:30 am to 12 am 

Reviewed By: Amelia Dunat

Binod and Shrijana, the owners of the local restaurant Namaste, vow to provide all their customers with the best Indian food experience in Baltimore. Their meticulously crafted menu will draw you in immediately, and you will find something you’re eager to try. They even have a full-service bar with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Happy Hour is 3:30pm to 5:30 pm. Their menu offers dozens of authentic Indian/Nepali dishes, and there is something for everyone (even many vegetarian options like lentils and paneer!) Appetizers include soups, salads, and an assortment of veggies, and the main courses are centered around lamb, chicken, and seafood. All the dishes are grilled in their traditional Indian clay “tandoor” oven and then doused in flavorful curries prepared with only the freshest ingredients and traditional Indian herbs and spices. 

March 3, 2022Posted inNews, Theater ThursdaysNo Comments
Explore Baltimore! El Suprimo Records
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Explore Baltimore! El Suprimo Records

What: Record Shop 

Where: 1709 Aliceanna St, Baltimore, MD 21231 

When: Monday-Friday, 1pm-7pm 

Reviewed by: Amelia Dunat

Come visit El Suprimo Records today! Although on the smaller side, this old school style record shop is crammed with used records among other things: LP’s, 45’s & 78’s, cassettes, 8-tracks, DVD, VHS, CD’s, books, vintage stereo equipment, all kinds of turntables, instruments, memorabilia, and pop-culture Kitsch. I noticed there was a lot of jazz, funk, soul, and 60s/70s rock compared to other genres. However, whatever you’re looking for you will probably find. Most of the records are used but they’re still in good condition and I have even found original pressings here. In addition, the prices of the records are generously marked down if they have any imperfections, so you are getting your money’s worth.

March 2, 2022Posted inTourism TuesdaysNo Comments
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Explore Baltimore! Celebrated Summer

What: Celebrated Summer, 

Where: 3616 Falls Rd, Baltimore, MD 21211

When: 12-6pm everyday 

Reviewed by: Amelia Dunat

This is by far my favorite record store in Baltimore. The staff is so kind and knowledgeable and more than willing to help you find what you’re looking for– and the selection and prices are great. Brand new records range from $20-$30, but they have many used options and even a large box filled to the brim with records for only $1 on the back wall of the store.

February 1, 2022Posted inExplore Baltimore, News, Wacky WednesdaysNo Comments
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Explore Baltimore! The Sound Garden

What: The Sound Garden, Music store                          

Where: 616 Thames St, Baltimore, MD 21231            

When: Friday-Sunday 10 am-9pm, Monday-Wednesday, 12-8 pm

Reviewed by: Amelia Dunat 

Located in the heart of Fells Point, Sound Garden is a cool little music store with a variety of funky items for sale and an ample collection of used and new music. It is a wonderful place to pick up an awesome gift for someone’s birthday, or just spend some free time browsing all the store has to offer. Since 1993 they have been growing their inventory and now have over 10,000 new and used CDs and DVDs in stock. Not only do they sell newly released music, but they also carry various amounts of imported music- regardless of how rare or obscure what you are looking for may be. Soundgarden is bound to have it!

January 24, 2022Posted inExplore Baltimore, NewsNo Comments
photo from unsplash / girl sitting at a table doing homework / WLOY
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5 Best Study Spots in Baltimore

Are you a college student in Baltimore?  Do you ever wish you had that perfect off-campus spot to do your work but you just don’t know where to go?  I feel you.  And this one’s for you.

photo by Reinhart Julian on Unsplash / girl sitting at a table by the window studying / WLOY

1.  Sophomore Coffee

Sophomore Coffee, to me, is one of the best study spots in Baltimore.  It’s located right around the Barclay neighborhood, just a seven minute walk away from Baltimore’s famous Graffiti Alley.  Sophomore Coffee is essentially hidden, situated just underground, and it definitely has that quaint, hole-in-the-wall kind of feel.  It’s super small and quiet–perfect for focusing on homework–and definitely very aesthetically pleasing.

October 8, 2019Posted inExplore Baltimore, Featured, Food Fridays, News, Tourism Tuesdays, Wacky WednesdaysNo Comments