A breakfast at Miss Shirley’s in Baltimore

Another name of a restaurant that was recommended multiple times by other attendees of the IA Summit conference in Baltimore, Maryland the first weekend of April was Miss Shirley’s Cafe. Since I had a little time before I had to fly out on Monday, I got up early to get breakfast there.

I started out with a phenomenal spicy bloody mary, the Spicy Shirley, their version of a Bloody Mary with Absolut Citron, Green Tomato Slice, Pickled Okra, Peppers, Jalapenos, Celery, Peppadews, Lemon Wedge & Lime Wedge, with an Old Bay Rim. I mean, just look at this beautiful thing! I will definitely remember the option of an Old Bay rim.

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For my eating portion, I was so so so torn between so many options, and cursed myself for not coming earlier than the day I had to fly out. I will not make that mistake next time, that’s for sure. Finally, I settled on the Trio of Breakfast Sliders, served with Scrambled Eggs – one with White Cheddar & House-Made Carolina Pulled Pork, one with White Cheddar Cheese & Applewood-Smoked Bacon & one with Goat Cheese, Spinach & Roasted Red Pepper, all on Mini Challah Rolls & choice of Shredded Potato & Onion Hash Browns or Savory Grits with Diced Bacon (I picked the grits).

Miss Shirley's Cafe Trio of Breakfast Sliders, served with Scrambled Eggs - one with White Cheddar & House-Made Carolina Pulled Pork, one with White Cheddar Cheese & Applewood-Smoked Bacon & one with Goat Cheese, Spinach & Roasted Red Pepper, all on Mini Challah Rolls Miss Shirley's Cafe Trio of Breakfast Sliders, served with Scrambled Eggs - one with White Cheddar & House-Made Carolina Pulled Pork, one with White Cheddar Cheese & Applewood-Smoked Bacon & one with Goat Cheese, Spinach & Roasted Red Pepper, all on Mini Challah Rolls Miss Shirley's Cafe Savory Grits with Diced Bacon

No wonder Miss Shirley’s Cafe has such acclaim, making the local Baltimore magazine’s list multiple times in categories in the Best Restaurants. There is also a mobile truck version, also serving their menu of breakfast, brunch, lunch.

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Photos from Baltimore

Just a photo post.

Views from the Inner Harbor of Baltimore Maryland, which is where I was the first weekend of April for the IA Summit from Thurs-Mon.

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Sunsets seen from the Inner Harbor…and from Federal Hill Park

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Nestled at the end of Pier 5 in the Inner Harbor, the Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse was built in 1855 entirely of iron, and is the oldest screw-pile lighthouse in Maryland. It is a Baltimore landmark and famed for its barn red color.

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Another Baltimore landmark is the Dominos Sugar Plant.

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The juxtaposition of these sea serpent paddleboats with the USS Constellation was a hoot for me every time I saw it when I did quick walks around the harbor to try to get some fresh air, clear my head between sessions, and burn a few calories.

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I am not enough of a baseball fan to have appreciated the fact that during my visit was opening weekend for the Baltimore baseball team, the Orioles, and so there were many people clad in orange as the Inner Harbor is in walkable distance from Camden Yards. But, I did take the opportunity to do brisk walks to Camden Yards a couple times during my stay of 5 days.

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