These days, Corks has reason to pop a few bottles and toast itself.
The restaurant, on South Charles Street in Federal Hill, is celebrating its 10th anniversary, commemorated in a special birthday menu with dishes priced as they were at the restaurant?s opening in 1997.
Corks is a long, narrow establishment, its open kitchen situated behind a pair of storefront windows. Past the chefs? and the galley kitchen?s steam, an intimate dining area awaits visitors, its venetian-plastered walls and strategically placed mirrors adding an open feel.
Chef/owner Jerry Pellegrino possesses two passions ? fine food and finer wine. Sommelier Chris Coker is on hand for recommendations before, during and after dining.
The braised monkfish was delicate in flavor and accompanied by a tomato cilantro broth that did not intrude on the succulance of this white fish. The pan-roasted chicken breast delivered a juicy goodness in its grape and balsamic reduction.
And the signature creme brulee was precisely silky smooth.
IF YOU GO
Corks Restaurant
1026 S. Charles St., Baltimore
open daily at 5 p.m., closed Mondays after May 20
410-752-3810
