Why You Should Go: Take your taste buds on a trip to Tuscany, famous for its sites, Chianti, bread, and the purest extra virgin olive oil. At Germano's Trattoria, owner Germano Fabiani has brought the heart of his native home to your table in Baltimore's own Little Italy.

What to Choose:

• $10 for $20 toward lunch: Choose from a variety of pastas, pizzas, sandwiches, salads, and more, like the Tuscan burger (8 oz of lean beef kneaded with red onions, black olives, salt, and pepper served on homemade Tuscan bread.)
• $20 for $40 toward dinner: Start with the Bruschette, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and topped with tomatoes and parmigiano reggiano. For an entrée, try the grilled branzino, veal saltinbocca, or linguine carrettiera, a flavorful sautéed linguine with fresh vegetables, olive oil, and spicy Italian herbs.

What You Should Know: With homemade pasta, fresh vegetables, and lean meats, there are various options for vegans to steak lovers. Just like Tuscan cuisine, Germano’s is full of character with their intimate atmosphere and passion for cooking.