Angela's Alchemey Review

My favorite things about this quaint and at the same time chic spot are: the décor, the neighborhood, the drinks and the desserts, bar-none. Hampden is not a neighborhood I have had much chance to frequent, but must say, after having eaten here, and getting a gander at the surrounding shops and businesses, it is a neighborhood to which I shall be back. Just down the street and on the corner is the famous Café Hon, which I have heard of but have never known where it was located. The space which, not surprisingly, used to be a row-house in which some family or other lived, greets you with tables with wide, white, quilted slabs against the wall, backing benches, on the other side of which are two chairs decorated with white and tan fabrics. This space is bright and well lighted. Upstairs is a fully stocked bar and tables and chairs, no benches, decorate the space.  The lighting upstairs here is much lower than the bright airy space downstairs, but it too works. Downstairs is where you would want to be to hang with coworkers, friends or family. Upstairs lends itself to more romantic and intimate encounters .As for the food, we should mention that they have a talent for adding just the right cheese to whatever dish they are going for and their sauces are very ambitious and for the most part, hit the right note, whether salad, main course or dessert. The desert we had was to die for, literally among the best ever, probably owing itself to the fact that the pastry chef is also the owner and the ice cream is made by a shop just down the way. However, they had some seasoning problems along the way. You can safely say here that when the food is good it is above par but at times the food completely missed the mark, not having individual parts of the whole dish seasoned appropriately, and thus letting down the palate overall. I would have to give them ♪♪♪ and ½ notes due to this fact.

Alchemey Modern American Eatery Overall Rating

Alchemy Modern American Eatery is a fascinating restaurant located in the heart of Hampden, Maryland.  The eclectic yet elegant decor is vibrant and inviting.  Eating at Alchemy is a true adventure; one must be prepared for vigorous uphill climbs to taste-bud excitement as well as steep downward plunges to taste-bud disappointment.  Due to the fact that this is a small neighborhood filled with eateries, shops and homes, street parking is your only option and therefore can be tricky.  The service at the restaurant was very good.  We were even blessed with the opportunity to meet one of the Co-Owners/Pastry Chef.    She was warm, enthusiastic and kind. This is a good restaurant for catching up with friends as well as romancing your significant other.  Overall Alchemy is definitely a place worth visiting.  We give Alchemy ♪♪♪ and ¼ note.    

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Because Niwana was such a disappointment, we decided to come home and make these....lets just say they were not at all disappointing.  :)

Niwana Restaurant

Niwana is a Japanese and Korean restaurant located in Charles Village.  The restaurant is close to the Johns Hopkins University, Homewood Campus.  It is open for dinner and lunch. 

Niwana

3215 North Charles Street

Baltimore, MD 21218

Niwana Overall Review

We had such high hopes for this restaurant, unfortunately our dreams were dashed.  The two of us had been eyeballing this place for quite some time.  Online the menu looked great, in reality it was terrible.  The food was disappointing and lackluster.  The service was equally disappointing.  The parking was bad in this area and they do not have valet parking available.  It was even hard to get into the restaurant as the first door you see looks like it belongs on a boarded up building.  We cannot tell you about the dessert because they would not give us a dessert menu.  We do not recommend this restaurant for any occasion.  Instead spend your money someplace else.  Our total meal came to $48.00.  Begrudgingly we paid it; we agreed we are too pretty for jail.