Woodberry Kitchen vs The Helmand
Both establishments are rated very highly by professionals. Overall, Woodberry Kitchen ranks marginally better than The Helmand. Woodberry Kitchen is ranked #2 in Baltimore with recommendations from 10 reviews like Frommer's, Gayot and Not For Tourists.
Woodberry Kitchen
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2010 Clipper Park Road, No. 126, Baltimore, MD 21211
From $14 /night
Fodor's
"Woodberry Kitchen has a cozy, relaxed atmosphere and the menu harks back to a simpler era."
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Ask for a table on the mezzanine, where you can peer down to the floor below and people-watch between courses.
Zagat
"Hosts a “hip”, “boisterous” crowd happily devouring the “complex” farm-to-table “amazingness” delivered by “friendly, smart” servers who “aim to please"."
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BlackBook
"Seasonal goods from farmers' fields direct to your table. Stout agri-decor feels warm and homey. Local produce and traditions filtered through new American cookery yields savory twists."
Gayot
14.0
"Sustainable cuisine --- American food prepared using seasonal, local, preferably organic ingredients --- is the most influential restaurant trend of the early 21st century."
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Time Out
"This place has garnered praise for its big flavors and dedication to local ingredients, including Chesapeake oysters."
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The Helmand
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806 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21201
From $30 /night
Fodor's
"Owned by Hamid Kharzai's brother, Qayum Karzai, Helmand serves outstanding Afghan fare in a casual yet elegant space."
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Zagat
4.6
"Diners make a “culinary expedition” to this Mt. Vernon “landmark” for “consistently amazing” Afghan fare (baked pumpkin is “especially recommended”) served by “gracious” staffers."
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Gayot
13.0
"The food is exotic yet accessible --- your most finicky friends will enjoy every bite --- and just keeps getting better."
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Rough Guide
"Mid-priced, dinner-only Afghan restaurant in Mount Vernon, with savoury dishes such as aushak (leek-filled vegetarian ravioli), koufta challow (lamb and beef meatballs) and the delicious kaddo borawni."
Not For Tourists
"An elegant favorite beyond kebabs."