http://baltimore.citysearch.com/roundup/39779 Dine next to a fireplace at a cozy restaurant, or warm up at a fireside bar: Top Baltimore winter hot spots. en Copyright 2003 Tue, 30 Sep 2003 05:15:21 -0700 editor_baltimore@citysearch.com http://images.citysearch.com/roundup/8a/64/39779r1.jpg http://baltimore.citysearch.com/roundup/39779 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Mid 19th-century splendor and romance are represented by the ornamental de Forest hand-carved, white marble fireplaces. Baltimore, MD http://baltimore.citysearch.com/profile/4958442/baltimore_md/brass_elephant.html Tue, 30 Sep 2003 05:15:21 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Make reservations early for a table in front of the Commodore Room's hand-built fireplace. This room's intimate rectangular dimensions mean no table is left out in the cold. Baltimore, MD http://baltimore.citysearch.com/profile/4997547/baltimore_md/hull_street_blues_cafe.html Tue, 30 Sep 2003 05:15:21 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Have your coffee by the fire--which is lit late November or early December--but beware: Tables are strictly first-come, first-served. Baltimore, MD http://baltimore.citysearch.com/profile/4998674/baltimore_md/ze_mean_bean_cafe.html Tue, 30 Sep 2003 05:15:21 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Two grand gas fireplaces at either end of the glassed-in terrace keep things warm when the temp drops below 60. Reservations for such prime dining real estate are a must, but chances increase dramatically after 9pm. Baltimore, MD http://baltimore.citysearch.com/profile/4982812/baltimore_md/ambassador_dining_room.html Tue, 30 Sep 2003 05:15:21 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Come early 'cause bar stools are in short supply, and it's standing room only near the gas fireplace. Baltimore, MD http://baltimore.citysearch.com/profile/4998712/baltimore_md/horse_you_came_in_on.html Tue, 30 Sep 2003 05:15:21 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Retro sofas before the two gas fireplaces may seat anywhere from 12 to 15, but reservations are strongly encouraged even on weekday nights. Baltimore, MD http://baltimore.citysearch.com/profile/37288191/baltimore_md/red_maple.html Tue, 30 Sep 2003 05:15:21 -0700