Food Fridays

Have you eaten too much in Boulder lately and now need some spice in your life? Start with tonight’s dinner! Head on over to Holy Frijoles for some authentic Mexican cuisine! Hoy Frijoles is located in the heart of Hampden, which is only a short drive from Loyola’s campus and a perfect place for a quick escape from the average school cafeteria.

Holy Frijoles has a wide variety of Mexican fodder, including every type of taco, burrito, chimichanga and enchilada there is, but it doesn’t end there! You can view and/or download the menu at their website.

Looking for some authentic Italian eats? Look no further than Baltimore’s own Little Italy, home to over thirty restaurants! After getting stuffed with multiple helpings of pasta at any neighboring restaurant, head over to Vaccaro’s Italian Pastry Shop for some decadent Italian desserts. They’ve got cannoli, they’ve got tiramisu, they’ve got a variety of cakes and cookies. After visiting Vaccaro’s, there is nothing more you could possibly want.

Do you have a craving for some breakfast at one in the morning? Hit up one of Baltimore’s staples: the Papermoon Diner, only a five minute drive from Loyola University. Eccentric in its style and varied in its menu, the Papermoon Diner will have you amazed at the decor literally hanging off the walls as well as tantalized at all of the savory food.

No matter what the time of day, the Papermoon has it all; however, their breakfast is clearly where they shine the most. Breakfast comes in the form of fluffy omelettes featuring a variety of ingredients like (but not limited to) avocado, tomato and bacon or their famous challah French toast. Whether you’re a vegan or a meat-loving fiend, the Papermoon Diner can cater to you!

What’s delicious, nutritious, and easy to eat on the go? Crêpes! And at Sofi’s Crepes, you’ll find some of the most finely-mastered ones this side of the Atlantic Ocean.

With the choice of savory or sweet, there’s something for everyone. That’s not to say the choice will be easy: The Godfather or the Nutty Banana? The Kevin Bacon or the Crêpe Suzette? But any decision will be a good one and the entire experience, if you couldn’t tell already, will be filled with a playfulness that will keep you coming back for more (and more, and more).

Whether you’re looking for relaxed elegance, exceptional cuisine, or a lively night downtown, The Capital Grille Restaurant has you covered.

With the combination of their nationally celebrated steaks, fresh seafoods, and a selection of over 400 wines, the expansive menu is impressive to say the least. The cocktails are a perfect complement to the masterpiece food of the Grille.

Can’t make that weekend trip to Sicily work? Don’t be too dismayed. Pazo has all your Mediterranean needs covered. From the Spanish coast to the Italian isles, Pazo will provide you with delectable cuisine and the closest Mediterranean experience you can have without actually leaving the country – or Baltimore.

What better way to get to know Baltimore than to get to know the things it’s best known for? That’s right. Crabs. And where else would you go besides Jimmy’s Famous Seafood to get the lesson. I mean, the name says it all.

Since 1974, Jimmy’s has been the nation’s staple when it comes to originality and innovation in seafood. Often ahead of the pack, their menu combines the freshest seafood in America for creative dishes, like steak stuffed with crabmeat, and traditional delicacies, like their famed jumbo lump crab cakes. But don’t be too intimidated by such a wide selection, they’ve got classic favorites as well, like monstrous burgers and crab nachos. Combine their food selection with their seating options, from a bar to a banquet hall to a VIP lounge, there’s no occasion they don’t fit.