Why You Should Go: It’s been a long, hot, sunny summer, full of outdoor lounging, parties and of course, backyard (or back patio) barbecues. And although your steak tips will never be forgotten and your grilled veggies are the stuff of legend, now, finally, it may be time to give your grill a break. Let someone else take care of the food for once, at Midtown BBQ & Brew, where’ you’ll find some of Baltimore’s best BBQ, wings and more.

What You Should Know: Using only free range, locally sourced and sustainably farmed meats which are then smoked in-house, Midtown BBQ & Brew will easily sate your barbecue craving with a variety of sandwiches, apps and platters. Munch on Smokehouse Nachos or Housemade Chili to start, before diving head-first into the Blackened Chicken, Pork Slap or Shrimp and Crab Salad Sandwich, Spicy Crab Mac N Cheese, a ½ rack of ribs or the Pulled Pork Platter. Wash it all down with a thirst-quenching beer, and enjoy the best Baltimore barbecue you’ll have this side of your lawn.