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RESTAURANT
REVIEW Saute
2844 Hudson St
Baltimore, MD
(410) 327-2883
www.sauteofbaltimore.com
Situated in the trendy Canton section of Baltimore,
Saute provides an upscale, lively and refreshing
change from the downtown sprawl of chain restaurants.
The “feel right at home” atmosphere is becoming
a thing of the past in the culinary world but alas,
there is still hope that one can still find excellent
cuisine and friendly, attentive service in a reasonably
priced establishment.
Don’t be fooled <strong>by</strong> the corner bar appearance on the
outside. This family-owned hot spot opened 3 years
ago and is now establishing itself as a “destination”
for both foodies and locals. The bar scene is upbeat
and lively but make no mistake, it’s the outstanding
cuisine that separates Saute from the other Canton
night-life venues.
When we first entered Saute we were surprised at the
lively bar scene, which added a very youthful feeling
to the ambiance. We were immediately brought into
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the restaurant section which had a sleek, casual feel
with multiple flat screen televisions. The restaurant
seems like a perfect fit for the small, vibrant Canton
area.
Upon arrival at our table we were quickly brought fresh
baked bread with an olive oil dip (always a plus in my
book). We began our meal with a wonderful Grilled
Citrus and Garlic Calamari w/grilled pineapple and
watermelon. The calamari was fresh and tender while
the grilled fruit acted as a sweet chaser to balance the
dish off perfectly. We also sampled roasted trumpet
mushrooms with fried hearts of palm covered with
white truffle oil & balsamic vinegar. Once again, the
preparation was flawless and the appetizer was both
flavorful and unique.
Moving on to the next course we opted for a grilled
Caesar Salad (yes, I said “grilled”) with a creamy
caesar dressing, rustic toast, pecorino tuscano, and