Why You Should Go: Everyone grows up worshipping different things, some are addicted to fashion, some can’t stop playing football, but the luckiest grow up with an adoration of food.  The culinary stars at Carlo’s Italian Bistro grew up worshipping tomatoes and seafood in the food-land of Naples, and the traditional Italian menu shows that off.

What You Should Taste: Like a true Italian, start with Antipasti like Red or White Mussels and Stuffed Mushrooms, then sample fresh pasta like Paglia & Fieno Aurora (spinach & egg noodles with a vodka sauce) or Fettucine Amatriciana (light red sauce with pancetta, onion, & black pepper). Pesce stars like Flounder Francese, Jumbo Shrimp Fra Diavolo, and Red Snapper Livornese are must-haves, much like the Veal Scaloppine Piccata or the Chicken Valdostana.

What You Should Know: Raved about in The Examiner and DiningDish.com, Carlo’s head chef Bruno Ferrante has cooked his way through Naples, Paris, New York, and Baltimore, serving up traditional Italian fare in his family’s classic delicious style. All hail the food!