You can’t go wrong with Julian’s (especially if you love a good Bloody MaryOpens a New Window., which it calibrates to perfection with a slosh of pineapple juice). The extensive menu offers up classics (braised short rib at dinner, a smoked salmon benedict at brunch), alongside robust vegan offerings (vegan chocolate chip and banana pancakes at brunch, a seitan plate with potatoes, maple-glazed carrots, and Caraway-Stout braised cabbage at dinner). Note: The portions are massive, so pack some up for the ride home, or plan on walking off your meal—and preparing for another—in the nearby Federal Hill neighborhood.

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