Eats and Drinks
Best Restaurant
The Helmand
806 N. Charles St., (410) 752-0311
You may remember that ad from decades ago: If you want to get someone's attention, whisper. This little Afghan beauty in Mount Vernon has been whispering in our ears for years now, with the understated eloquence of both its ambiance and its cooking, the smooth service and consistent quality of dishes we have come to know and love. Who couldn't make a meal from the appetizers alone--the spicy pan-fried pumpkin, the tart chick-pea salad, the hearty noodle soup, the piquant puréed eggplant? Then again, who could resist entrées that rise above the culinary competition but rarely rise above a $12 price tag--the lush Afghan ravioli, the rich mushroom or chicken lawand, the tender kebabs? A town, a restaurant, a love story.
Other Awards for Best Restaurant:
Peter's Inn, 9/17/2003
Martick's Restaurant Français, 9/18/2002
Karabelas Cuisine, 9/13/2000
Pierpoint, 9/15/1999
The Helmand, 9/17/1997
Nam Kang, 9/18/1996
All Awards for The Helmand:
Best First-Date Restaurant, 9/16/2009
Best Middle Eastern Restaurant, 9/20/2006
Best Middle Eastern Restaurant, 9/21/2005
Best Restaurant for Vegetarians, 9/22/2004
Best Restaurant for Special Occasions, 9/13/2000
Best Restaurant for Vegetarians, 9/13/2000
Best Restaurant for Vegetarians, 9/15/1999
Best Restaurant, 9/17/1997
Best Restaurant for Vegetarians, 9/18/1996