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Globe Theatre Bistro
12 Broad St., Berlin, Md.
410-641-0784, http://www.globetheatre.com
Open weekdays for breakfast and lunch, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; dinner, 5-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday brunch, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Music by Shore Jazz, Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. Check Web site for schedule of other jazz, folk, blues, and bluegrass acts that appear on weekends. Reservations recommended.

Atmosphere: Theatrical
Food: Simple and seasonal
Clientele: Hipsters of all ages
Dress: Artsy to dressy casual
Service: Intermittent
Don’t miss: Tuna taco, rack of lamb, Russian cake
Tariff: Light fare, $4.95-$11.95; entrees, $15-$25

Restaurant 213
213 N. Fruitland Blvd., Fruitland, Md.
410-677-4880
Open Tuesday through Saturday 5-10 p.m. Available for private parties and off-site catering. Reservations recommended.

Atmosphere: Genteel
Food: Blended French classic and nouvelle
Clientele: Serious diners
Dress: Dressy casual
Service: Solicitous
Don’t Miss: Oysters “213”; lamb loin “213”; Muscovy duck; dessert
Tariff: Starters $5-$12; entrees $20-$28; desserts $6-$8

Solstice
2 North Main St.
Berlin, Md.
410-641-3589
http://www.solsticegrill.com
Brunch, Sun. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Lunch, Mon.–Sat. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Dinner, Sun.–Sat. 5 p.m.-10 p.m.

Atmosphere: Cozy chic
Service: Amiable
Don't miss: Clambake, Maple French Toast
Tariff: Appetizers, $5-$13; entrees, $19-$48