"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

The Boardhouse is a new restaurant located inside Tickers & Timbers, which is a family entertainment venue offering axe throwing, rage rooms, escape rooms and paint splatter. The restaurant is more so a snack counter, but there were several items that caught my eye: Lumberjack Grazer: Charcuterie w/ pickles, olives, pepperoncini, pepperjack & mozzarella, pepperoni, salami, crackers, cashews, dijon & bacon jam. And then there was the Pretzel Stick Flight served with queso and honey mustard. I ordered the Smoked Turkey Handheld - turkey burnt ends, cheddar cheese, house-made cranberry bbq sauce. I liked the sweet and salty combo here, but the bread was too toasted and the edges just crumbled. I also went for the Sweet Crumbles Flight - Strawberry, apple, smores crumbles flight - 1 pie crumbles, sweet filling topped with whipped cream & drizzle topping. A little too much dry graham cracker at the bottom (add melted butter), but otherwise this is a fun and playful dessert.

Grade: B

Have Fun WV with Jay Silverman hosted the Second Annual Pepperoni Roll Contest at GoMart Ballpark. There were 5 competitors this year - all with a unique variation on the classic pepperoni roll. Wild N' Wonderful Rolls

These tasty rolls took home first prize! The round rolls are layered thick with cheese and pepperoni. They're topped with butter and a special blend of seasonings. Cheri's Sugar Shack at the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center

Taking home second place, these pepperoni rolls are finished with an herby garlic oil that just takes them to the next level. GoMart Ballpark

The home team did a simple version of the pepperoni foll that was pretty classic. Nellita's Cocina

Known locally for her empanadas, Idanelis makes a delicious WV Roni Roll, which has small chunks of pepperoni enveloped in an empanada dough and deep-fried. P.R. Boss Rolls

Brand new to me, these pepperoni rolls were rolled up with pepperoni and shredded cheese on top.