Baltimore.
One Lunch - Cocina Luchadoras 253 S. Broadway
No frills, but the best tacos on the East Coast. Get the Birria.
One Dinner - Clavel 225 W. 23rd St.
The bar program got a recent Jame Beard nod. The food is amazing. Get the aguachile, cochinita pibil and mezcal service.
One Drink - Nepenthe 225 W. 23rd St.
The one really fantastic brewery in the city. Also, their food is fantastic. Get anything with the smoked duck or pork belly and an Aeromancer.
A Star - WC Harlan 400 W. 23rd St.
Once a hidden gem, now this staple hidden in an industrial area is on nearly everyone’s list. The acclaim is more than merited. Grab a Sichuan Daiquiri.