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Nachos and Natty Boh on The Square in Baltimore's Canton
I lived in Baltimore for many years, so while reading this New York Times piece about Canton, I thought of some additional insider info I could share. First of all, no one calls the heart of the neighborhood by its real name, O'Donnell Square. But it was nice of Mr. Villano to fill us in on who Captain O'Donnell was. Locals just call it "the Square". Secondly, (and I'm sure some native Baltimoreans will argue with me on this one), I think that the very best crab dip in the city is served at Looney's Pub. My mouth is watering as I write this...it's the cheesiest, served with veggies and warm bread for dipping, and they'll bring you more of either if you ask. It's the best sports bar in town, at least through when I left there in 2005.
Next up, the beer. Sure, Yuengling is a popular beer in Baltimore, but what about Natty Boh, and the mustached grin that smiles down on Canton from a tower atop the former site of the National Brewery building? It's Baltimore's beer! The Boh man's presence is also strongly felt within the walls of Nacho Mamas, an institution on Canton's Square. (Shame on Mr. Villano for leaving this one out!) This Mexican eatery is small, so you almost always have to wait -- but a visit to Baltimore is just not complete until you've sipped a margarita from a hubcap and signed your name in chalk on the bathroom wall. Need I say more?
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Marilyn Terrell Oct 17th 2007 10:38AM
I loved the old slogan for National Bohemian: "Wet, cold, delicious!" Years ago, sitting in the cheapest seats of the old Orioles stadium, I could vouch only for its wetness. But now it's brewed in North Carolina by Miller. Just not the same.
Kelly Amabile Oct 17th 2007 12:52PM
Yeah, I should have mentioned that it is no longer brewed in Charm City. And the slogan on the can now reads "From the land of pleasant living"
Lori Oct 26th 2007 12:19PM
We've been trying to get Natty Boh in St. Louis, but so far, no luck!