Alewife

21 N Eutaw St Baltimore, MD 21201 (410) 545-5112 Nested in a rather sketchy part of town, just a few blocks from Lexington Market and a few blocks from the Orioles/ Ravens stadiums. Therefore on game day expect a lot of traffic and no parking. This old bank has been remodeled into a mohogany panelled pub, giving it a luscious old English feel. First off, I went in there with my partner who is wheat intollerant, the waitress was extremely attentive to her needs and pretty much attentive overall, and I should mention that the place was packed since it was a Ravens game night. As a beer aficionado, I was extremely happy to see their extensive beer list. In fact, I must say I was so pleasently surprised that certain rare beers were available. As far as higher end beers go this place so far carries the greatest selection I have seen in Baltimore, including the locally famous Fells Point landmark Max's (which I also love).The house burger is to die for, absolutelty deliciously juicy and cooked to perfection. I must add that this burger is compiled from high quality cuts not assorted animal parts. The vegetarian black bean patty, for my less flesh loving partner was also delicious. On the other hand, the extremely thin cut fries (fried in duck fat), I can do without. Because they are cut too thin they tend to over absorb the fat they are fried in making them either limp or burnt. To m dissapointment, they do not carry Grey Poupon, leaving me stuck with the neon yellow substance Americans call "mustard". On the other hand the waitress was quick to offer a lovely aioli dipping sauce, which can also be used on your burger. Again skip the fries. Reservations are available during the week but not on the weekends. This is definitively the place to get a sublime burger and a good beer, in fact this is where you will find me when I get that craving again.