Mt Vernon Stables
Charles Street /Mt Vernon - Downtown
Pro: intriguing inside, varied affordable menu, gay friendly staff, near gay bars

Con: John C -> "Fries cost extra!", Marty - "Cute Waiters but not as "gay" as it used to be!"

City Cafe
Eager Street  / Mt Vernon - Downtown
Pro: Sharp urban environment, 50% off hamburgers on Monday Nights, lots of interesting people, Marty -> "Cute waiters & customers!"

Con: Frank -> "Prices keep going up and up and it can be Noise-y"

Dizzy Issie's
300 W. 30th St
Remington - Downtown (Near Hopkins Univ)
Pro: Overflowing with character, classic small Baltimore neighborhood bar/restaurant, gay friendly.  John C -> The waitress who lifted her apron to show off a strapped on dildo made the evening memorable!

Con: On a visit on a cold winter night, the dining room was kind of cold despite a roaring (however atmospheric!) fire.

Owl Bar
Chase Street / Mt Vernon - Downtown
Pro: John C -> "Great atmostphere in classic former Belvedere Hotel; feels like old time men's club, varied menu with affordable options, pizza and entrees"

Con: Largely straight crowd