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In Baltimore, Bertha's means the blues-and mussels to beat the band. Offered with your choice of eight sauces, Bertha's Mussels are plump, tender, and steamed just right. For years this Fells Point landmark has been giving out green bumper stickers that simply state; "Eat Bertha's Mussels." The rest of the seafood entrees are also very good. They, too, boast fresh ingredients and a sure touch. The decor is warm and funky, the atmosphere lively, and, on weekends, even rowdy. Guest Review from berthas.com

"Lo-Fi feels like going to a kick-ass party at a good friends house... except the friend in this case has a stage, a dance floor, pool table, and a bar." - Lo-Fi myspace

This kick-back-and-drink-up bar is favored for both its nightly music programming and its group-friendly atmosphere. (On weekends, a second bar station opens to handle the crowds.) Keeping it simple with brick walls and wood floors, the Irish pub enhances its comprehensive liquor selection with 28 beers on tap, including Oliver's Irish Red, Tennents of Scotland Yuengling lager and DeGroen's Dunkles beer. For those on a strict budget, Miller Lite drafts are super cheap. - from Citysearch.com

"The Sip & Bite is a perennial Canton after hours spot. Typical dinner fare with particularly working class Baltimore vibe. It's greasy spoon to the Nth degree but that's often what people are looking for at 3 a.m. and Sip & Bite is open 24 horus whether you want burgers or breakfast.." - from SEN Issue 2

For comfort food with a California twist, Papermoon Diner is a fun, visually overwhelming Hopkins-area hangout. This popular eatery is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and serves everything from burgers to salmon. You can eat-in or carry-out, although eating in is half the fun. Pez dispensers, Cupie dolls, action hero figures, decorated mannequins and various retro toys fill every nook and cranny of the restaurant. The manager's favorite menu item is Mom's Meat Loaf -- homemade meat loaf baked fresh each day paired with Papermoon's delicious garlic mashed potatoes. Breakfast items are incredible -- the sunflower toast could be a meal unto itself. The menu is very diverse -- quesadillas, vegetarian dishes, burgers, omelets, soups and pastas. You'll find the clientele is a blend of people -- the luncheon crowd mixes corporate downtown with art institute creatives. The dinner crowd combines Center Stage theatergoers with punk rockers. Traffic is steady through dinnertime, but if there is a wait, it's never more than 10-15 minutes. Large parties can call ahead for reservations. Parking is plentiful, either at street meters or on Papermoon's lots. Day parking is available on a small lot adjacent to the building on Cresmont; after 5PM parking is available across the street. -- Laura Maguire (Photo: Laura Maguire)

Edge of the Wheel, Neo Americana rock band, was formed in the summer of 2006. The band features singer-songwriter-guitarist Clifton Hill, guitarist-songwriter Shane Gardner, bassist John Cimbolo, drummer John Kallenbach, and Hammond B3 keyboard player Eric Simball. Clifton Hill's credits include 2 releases on Twin Tone (The Replacements, Soul Asylum), and the movie, Athens Georgia Inside Out sound track IRS/MCA. In addition are the compilation releases Five Ring Circus on Flip Records, REM, B-52's Pylon, Flat Duo Jets and other Athens bands.

High End Event Planning & Promotion. "The HeidnSeek Event Network" is the interactive branch of the Event Planning Firm: HeidnSeek Entertainment. It is THE Social & Networking Opportunity connecting Maryland's Sharp, Young Professionals through HeidnSeek Sponsored Special Events. There are 11,000+ subscribers in the Maryland/Washington/Virginia market. HnS Coordinates Special Events for Upscale Restaurants, Lounges, Nightclubs, Businesses, & Individuals. HnS Generates buzz & boosts event & venue attendance in both quality & volume. HnS Merges entertainment with philanthropy by donating portions of select event profits to local charities, as done with VH1 Save the Music, American Red Cross, House of Ruth & the SPCA.

Enjoy imported illy brand Italian coffees & espresso drinks, teas, cider, shakes and smoothies, homemade soups, cheescake & other sweet and savory daily specials. And "that European drinking chocolate", mmm. During winter, refills on any size, any type hot drink are just $1. Stay awhile. Wireless internet is free, the lounge has a relaxing couch and leather chairs, and there's always a great selection of books, magazines and newspapers such as the WSJ, Urbanite, City Paper, Architecture, Business Week, Wired, etc. View the art and leave your own mark on the giant BlackWall chalkboard.

Baltimore's Two if by Sea has been at the forefront of the Charm City's burgeoning rock scene for nearly five years now, winning favorable comparisons to groups like Editors, Franz Ferdinand, and Interpol for their dark and heady brand of angular post-punk. On Safety, Two if by Sea sound off, exploring the juxtaposition of post-adolescent life in Baltimore City. Vocalist/Guitarist Cris Cowan dramatically croons lyrics of abstraction, restlessness, and desperation against a backdrop of stunning guitar interplay and taut rhythms. String arrangements replace the synth sounds of old, further encapsulating the atmosphere and air of the City.

College students, young professionals and local bar hoppers all flock here for fun. If downstairs seems overly crowded, work your way up to the second floor. It's smaller, but it has an air pingpong table and a little room to breathe. With reasonably priced draft beers and a wide variety of bottles, it has something for any beer drinker. If mixed drinks are your thing, choose from the huge spread of bottles behind the bar. The bar usually has a drink special going on, especially during weekday happy hours from 4pm to 7pm. - from Citysearch.com