Last night I joined a friend for a birthday dinner for her cousin. The time: 10pm. The place: Pazo in Baltimore's Fells Point neighborhood. The restaurant is refreshingn and different for the Baltimore scene and I heard it was impossible to get in when it opened four years ago. The place has valet which is $25 without validation (note to self: be sure to see the waiter before leaving). The restaurant is very big compared to other places in Fells Point. The aesthetic inside is a combination of a warehouse, loft style building with a Middle Eastern, North African flair with ornate designs, candle light and tented dining booths. In the middle of the restaurant is a lounge/bar area with low-sofas, pillows and tons of seating for group parties. A DJ was spinning live music which was a combination of light hip hop, soul and dance music. The vibe was very young, fresh, eclectic (which is perfect for me) and enlightening. A breath of fresh air from the tired scene in Washington, DC with crowded "it" clubs and so-called lounges that are standing room only with loud ass music. I'm so over that!!! Hated it!!. The menu is tapas and has a wide variety of selections especially for people like me who don't eat a lot of regular menu items. The tapas had selections such as lamb, calamari, eggplant caviar, grilled shrimp, fried mashed potato puffs, soup and salad. There's also a varied wine list for the enthusiasts. Overall, an enjoyable experience and if you're ever in Baltimore be sure to stop by.
restaurant is very big compared to other places in Fells Point. The aesthetic inside is a combination of a warehouse, loft style building with a Middle Eastern, North African flair with ornate designs, candle light and tented dining booths. In the middle of the restaurant is a lounge/bar area with low-sofas, pillows and tons of seating for group parties. A DJ was spinning live music which was a combination of light hip hop, soul and dance music. The vibe was very young, fresh, eclectic (which is perfect for me) and enlightening. A breath of fresh air from the tired scene in Washington, DC with crowded "it" clubs and so-called lounges that are standing room only with loud ass music. I'm so over that!!! Hated it!!. The menu is tapas and has a wide variety of selections especially for people like me who don't eat a lot of regular menu items. The tapas had selections such as lamb, calamari, eggplant caviar, grilled shrimp, fried mashed potato puffs, soup and salad. There's also a varied wine list for the enthusiasts. Overall, an enjoyable experience and if you're ever in Baltimore be sure to stop by. 
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