BROWSE THE WINNERS
Popping Out... - Introduction to the Best of Baltimore 2003
Readers Poll
Color our World - Hey, let's keep the Best of Baltimore fun going for at least another week or two. . . . Illustrations by M. Wartella
Hooked - You Probably Shouldn't Eat What You Catch, but That Doesn't Stop Baltimore's Urban Anglers . . . by Charles Cohen
Written on the Body - John Anderson has Been Teaching Martial Arts and Life Lessons for Half a Century--One Beatdown at a Time . . . by Scott Carlson
Down in the Dumplings - Where, oh Where, are Baltimore's Pierogi? . . . by Michelle Gienow
Sanctuary - New Duo Birdland Finds a Home . . . by Ryan Boddy

Best Cakes
Charm City Cakes
(410) 908-4508, www.charmcitycakes.com

No, you can't have your cake and eat it, too. This prickly realization resonates all the more strongly when the cake in question is from Charm City Cakes. Their creations push the cake technology and creativity envelope in amazingly beautiful ways. Charm City cakes look like cars, or castles, or sailboats, or, in the case of one custom design, a human tuccus. (Peep the Web site for a portfolio of past creations.) And forget the wishy-washy icing hues you might be used to. Charm City's confections come in bold, vibrant colors. And so, when a Charm City Cakes cake is parked before you, you're tempted to enjoy it solely as a work of sculpture. But dig in, for they taste as good as they look. And relax, they can make more.

9/16/2003

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Best Chinese Restaurant
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Best Brunch Scene if You're Stuck With the Kids
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Best Bar--Downtown
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