Best Places To Go To After The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Gala
Gala Celebration featuring Hilary Hahn
Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall
1212 Cathedral Street
Baltimore, Md.
Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 - 6:30 p.m.
Box Office:(410) 783–8054
http://www.bsomusic.org/
If you're going to the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Gala on Sept. 10 featuring violinist and Baltimore native, Hilary Hahn, you're going to be looking for a place to keep the night going long after the music has stopped. We've put together a few places where you can wear your black tie clothing and still have a bit of fun.
Sacha's 527
527 North Charles Street
Baltimore, Md. 21201-5028
410-539-888
Hours: Mon-Wed 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 5:30 p.m.-10 p.m.; Thu 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 5:30 p.m.-11 p.m.; Fri 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 5:30 p.m.-12 a.m.; Sat 5:30 p.m.-12 a.m.
http://www.saschas.com/
Swathed in red velvet, Sasha's is super sexy. It is located in a 19th century Mt. Vernon townhouse and sports large columns, big art and high ceilings. It is a short cab ride from the Meyerhoff and well worth the trip. It's highly deceptive with its reasonable drink prices and moderately priced plates.
Sotto Sopra
405 N Charles St.
Baltimore, Md. 21201
(410)-625-0534
Hours: Mon - 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., 5:30 p.m.to 9:30 p.m.; Tue to Thu 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.; Fri to Sat 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., 5:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.; Sun 5 p.m to 9 p.m.
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If you want to sit outside watching people move through the night crowd, you're going to love Sotto's. This elegant dining spot specializes in contemporary Italian cuisine and features an impressive Italian wine list and prosecco selection. If you sit outside, you'll be treated to a spectacular view of the Mt. Vernon's centerpiece, the Washington Monument.
Milan
1000 Eastern Ave.
Baltimore, Md. 21201
(410)-685-6111
Hours: Mon to Sun 5 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
http://www.onemilan.com/
Meli
1636 Thames Street
Baltimore, Md. 21231
(410)-534-6354
Hours: Mon to Sun: 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
http://www.kalismeli.com/
Meli in Fells Point is a unique drinking experience as the interior is shaped like a honeycomb and the bar features top-notch honey inspired drinks. The food is excellent and you couldn't ask for a better place to experience Fells Point. There are occasional dance nights in the basement, but the crowd is classy and you should fit right in.
Owl Bar
1 East Chase Street. Ground Floor.
Baltimore, Md. 21202
(410)-347-0888
Hours: Mon to Sun 11:30 a.m. to 2 a.m.
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Back in Mt. Vernon, the Owl Bar has been perched in the historic Belvedere Hotel since it was a speakeasy in the 20s. The luminaries who have imbibed at the famous bar are too numerous to count but you can see most of their photos on the way in. The interior of this historic spot is one of the most beautiful in the Mt. Vernon area and that's saying something. Be sure to take in the incredible brick work and long bar. The cocktails are expertly prepared, so feel free to drink like F. Scott Fitzgerald, who was known to frequent the bar while he was in town.
J.M. Giordano is a freelance photographer and co-founder of GutterMagazine.com, a guide to the underground scene in Baltimore, London, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Paris.
