I have gotten several recommendations to try The Dogwood since I moved to Baltimore, but had been putting it off for a while. When my friend came to visit, I knew that a girls' night would be the perfect time to check it out. It was loud in there, so be sure that you're prepared to talk loudly. Our server was very friendly and helpful. To start each table is given some homemade brown bread with a mango chutney butter. Mmmmm!!! Seriously, I could have just eaten this and gone home happy. But of course, I needed to try more. For dinner, I ordered the seared Cape May sea scallops ($31) with, sweet corn-local mushroom risotto with baby spinach, apple smoked bacon. My friend ordered the local corn and mushroom risotto ($18), with baby spinach, garlic sauteed greens, sage persillade, local oyster mushrooms. We were both so happy with our food. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the smokiness of the bacon played so well with all of the other components. I even had some to take home and eat for lunch the next day!
The Dogwood is definitely a beautiful space with fantastic food, and very worthy of taking company!
