Todd Conner's, Baltimore

If Baltimore is a city of neighborhoods, then Todd Conner's is the beating heart of the enclave of Fell's Point. Like any good publicans, the owners here packed their bar with the drinks that regulars are made of; their beer list makes room for no-frills favorites and local craft masterpieces alike, while their selection of house mules and signature drinks offers inventive takes on classics from the Dark and Stormy to the Rum Runner. These drinks are matched only by the food, which pairs shareable small plates with upscale pub favorites including crab-infused mac and cheese, sizzling sirloin steak, and burgers topped with gruyere and prosciutto.