The whole fun of operating my own food blog is being able to just go out and explore new restaurants that Baltimore has to offer. Last night, on whim, I did a little research to find a new restaurant to try and hopefully review. As I was reviewing the 50 best restaurants of 2014, I stumbled across Maggie’s Farm on Harford Road. The restaurant was an acclaimed farm-to-table restaurant, which is a huge plus. Essentially, that means the restaurant sources local produce, meats and other locally grown products. I was sold.
That night, a friend and I ventured the short 15 minute drive from Towson’s campus to try out this potential GoodEat. The restaurant was small and hard to find at first, but look for the Safeway off of Harford Road; it’s right next door. A great sign whenever trying a new restaurant is the decals posted on the front door, and Maggie’s Farm had quite the collection. This included Zagat rated and TripAdvisor certified.
The restaurant was quirky and dimly lit inside. It was a beautiful night, so I opted to sit outside on the patio. Shortly after being seated, I delved into the complex, yet interesting menu they were offering that night (the menu is seasonal and does differ depending on the fresh ingredients). Our server suggested a few small plates to share that they were known for and we jumped on them all. We started off with Crispy Brussel Sprouts ($8) that were deep fried and topped with small pieces of pork and grapes. It was delicious, plain and simple. But, my favorite appetizer would have to be the Fried Oyster Steamed Bun ($5 each). They start off with a doughy, homemade bun and then top it with kimchi (a Korean style fermented vegetables), a basil mayo, and fried plump oyster. It was amazing. I actually debated ordering five of them for my main course.
The tough part came when deciding on what entrée to choose. I was stuck between the Grilled PA Duck ($13) and the Braised Roseda Short Rib ($14). Luckily, my friend chose to get the short rib so it made my decision a lot easier. I’ll start off with the duck. It was tender and juicy and served over rice with bourbon-poached figs delicately placed on the plate. The short rib was just as good, tender and just pulled apart with a fork. The kicker was the zucchini hoe cake (pancake-esque) the meat was served on. Additionally, the ‘Merica Burger ($14) and the Falafel ($12) were suggested by our waiter.
The dessert was what put this restaurant into another league. The menu was highlighted by their seasonal and homemade ice cream. I had the pleasure of enjoying a sweet corn and blackberry ice cream. Both were exceptional.
Maggie’s Farm also offers weekly specials, including a Wine Wednesday when all bottles of wine are $10 off.
Maggie’s Farm was worth it. It was an amazing meal and experience. The food was clean and sophisticated.
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Until next time. I wish you GoodEats.
Grilled PA duck.
Fried oyster steam bun.
The fried brussel sprouts.
Edited by Jared Kurlander.
Tagged: Baltimore, farm to table, fresh, GoodEats, Harford Road, Maggie's Farm
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