"Specializing in all things seafood, Sal and Son’s Seafood have been a staple at Broadway Market for over a decade. They offer a variety of Fish, Shrimp and Shellfish to take home or eat onsite," reads the Brodway Market website.



We did some fried shrimp, crab dip and half-and-half crab soup, which is cream of crab mixed with Maryland crab soup.



If pressed, I think I would admit crab is my favorite seafood. Possibly my favorite protein? So, I was happy to gobble as much crab in various forms as I could get. Starting with the dip, it was thick, creamy and had some nice bold flavor - especially Old Bay. The shrimp was only OK - the fried batter easily got steamed in the container and made for a soggy texture. But, let's talk about soup.



Cream of crab is a rich, creamy soup. Maryland crab soup is brothy and packed with veggies. You can get a mix of both - and the best of both worlds - with half and half. Rich creaminess meets veggies? Win-win.



Grade: A

"Hatched in Baltimore, BRD serves creative fried chicken sandwiches and wings made with the finest ingredients possible. We strive to provide old school hospitality and chicken you won't forget," the website reads.

The menu features chicken sandwiches, tender meal boxes and wings. I went for the box, which has two jumbo tenders, fries, garlic bread, pickles and two sauces: BRD SAUCE, HONEY MUSTARD, CAROLINA GOLD BBQ, CHILI MAYO, BUFFALO, BUTTERMILK RANCH, TANGY WHITE BBQ, HOT HONEY OLD BAY.

This meal was tasty... but also pretty similar to so many other fried chicken restaurants out there right now. Chicken. Fries. Sauce. I don't hate it; I just wish there was maybe a new spin.

Grade: B

"Thai Street’s recipes have been tweaked to perfection over multiple generations of Chef/Owner Kesorn Imsin’s family. Using traditional techniques and ingredients we create dishes that allow you to experience authentic Thai street food and regional specialties. Inspiration for our food has been sourced from the streets of Phetchabun (Kesorn’s hometown) to some of the finest restaurants in Bangkok. We’ll take you on a journey to Pratu Phi with our signature Pad Thai then to Charoen Krung Road with our melt-in-your-mouth Kao Ka Moo! We like to keep you guessing “what’s next?” and are always exploring new recipes, ingredients, and techniques in our rotating specials," reads the website.



Located in Broadway Market, the restaurant offers many classic Thai dishes like pad thai, pad see ew, khao soi and more.



I ordered the Chive Cake - pan fried, crispy garlic, rice flour, chive, homemade sweet soy sauce. I wanted the exterior to be a bit more crispy, but I enjoyed this squidgy bite. I also had the pumpkin custard sticky rice, which was so comforting. I love rice desserts.



Grade: B

"Black Acres Roastery is a small batch coffee roaster located in the Station North district of Baltimore. Every roast, we strive to bring out the best qualities in unique coffees from around the world. We ethically source beans and curate roasting profiles that provide each cup of coffee a story," reads its website.



The "salt bae" has salted caramel sauce, espresso and milk. Deeply rich and delicious.



Grade: B

Sophia's Place is a traditional Polish Deli that has been serving Baltimore and the surrounding areas since 1985 at Broadway Market.



They offer delicious Polish specialties, including pierogi, stuffed cabbage, sausages, and pastries served daily.



The many options here will both fill your belly and comfort your soul at the same time. I had a difficult time deciding between the pierogies, cabbage rolls, and many sweet treats.



I ultimately decided on the potato and cheese pierogies, which were perfectly browned and covered in caramelized onions.



I often say that every culture has its own version of a dumpling. There's something special about them because they are so simple but entirely complex to pull off well. I've had pierogies for most of my life due to my proximity to Pittsburgh growing up. And these ones here were some really good ones.



The light crisp on the outside gave way to a soft pillowy filling. The caramelized onions on top added some sweetness. And, altogether, it was a really delicious and comforting bite.



Grade: A