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Global, American | Mount Vernon/Mid-town | $$$

One of the most buzzed-about new restaurants in Baltimore opened in late July and lived up to — if not exceeded — expectations. The former Brass Elephant was rechristened with a shorter name by owners Steven Rivelis and Linda Brown Rivelis and revived into a stylish, romantic space. The couple kept the intricate woodwork and architecture of the majestic 1850s townhouse while incorporating modern sensibilities like sleek white lounges on the second floor and a new bar on the first level. In the kitchen, chef Andy Thomas focuses on taste buds with market-driven cuisine enhanced by global influences. Diners can nibble on small plates, raw-bar items, pastas and dishes cooked in the wood-stone oven in a landmark Baltimore restaurant resuscitated for the future. (Baltimore Sun Best Restaurants 2016)