Because I generally spend the holiday season in my hometown of Columbus, Ohio and not in Baltimore, this year I decided to get off my bum and make a move to get into the holiday spirit, Baltimore style!
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| Washington Monument- Baltimore, MD |
The hubby and I padded ourselves down with winter garb and headed to the neighborhood of Mt. Vernon, just north of downtown Baltimore, on December 1st, to watch the 40th Annual Lighting of the Washington Monument. The monument was the first ever erected to George Washington even before the monument in D.C. was built. Every December, the city holds a lighting ceremony, complete with Christmas choirs, laser light shows, food vendors, and fireworks.
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| Summer Rolls |
After the lighting, we trekked down to a Vietnamese restaurant called Mekong Delta Cafe, which I’ve been meaning to try for awhile. It’s a small, family owned, hole-in-the-wall joint, located in downtown Baltimore, not far from the Lexington Market. As soon as you open the door, your nose is greeted by the wonderful, and subtle, smells of Vietnamese cuisine. The restaurant was busy. Unfortunately, we had to wait 20 minutes before getting a seat, suffering through the delicious aromas wafting from the open kitchen.
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| Noodle Soup |
What we ate: vegetable summer rolls with peanut sauce, vegetarian noodle soup, and stir-fried mixed vegetables in garlic sauce
The food was very good and in heaping amounts. The vegetables in the soup and stir fry were fresh and still had a slight crispness to them. The flavors were light and warming (but not spicy) while the summer rolls were overstuffed and refreshing. I thought I was going to die from eating so much food.
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| Stir Fry |
If you’re into inexpensive, good yet filling and tasty Vietnamese fair, with friendly service, I’d definitely recommend this restaurant. It’s also great place to eat for vegans, vegetarians, and meat eaters alike. However, if you don’t like to wait, another restaurant may be best.
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