The best one I've had is actually at Cosima

The percentage of black people in Baltimore is at least 61% for the entire city. The area you chose to run in is probably closer to 95% or more. So statistically if you were to be robbed in that area it would most likely be by a black person not because of their race but because of numbers seen in the demographics.

That is also notoriously one of the most unsafe parts of the city.

The person who also made sure I walked down the street okay one night. The woman who gave a random stranger on the bus money. The friendly bus driver. The awesome kids I work with in the city. Also all black. Their race is not what made them do those things.

Alex Doucette at Have Fun Be Lucky

Apparently you have to be named Alex to do blackwork in Baltimore. And he’s in Hampden.

You are the one who used the word racism lol And people are often in denial about how extensive their racism or implicit bias is. I recommend you do some internal work on it.

I went to a city that is predominantly black. I then decided to take a run in one of the most unsafe neighborhoods in that city, where there is probs gang activity. I then get robbed by a group of men who have guns and they are black. Ummm no shit. Most people around here don't carry guns like that esp in groups, including black people.

Sucks to hear it. Sorry man. Glad you weren't physically hurt, and hope you can get back your sense of well-being. Also good on you for recognizing the effect it had on you. Honestly this society causes that anyway, so pretty much everybody should be trying to work on their racism toward people of color, so you're no different than anybody else in the U.S. (me included).

Don’t run around Hanlon Park. That neighborhood just south of Liberty Heights Ave is rough. Stick to Ashburton or hop a bus and head for the Harbor. Plenty of safe places to jog down there.

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They do NOT advertise it as pizza.

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Area around Hanlon Park ain't good. Go running in better neighborhoods.

Sucks brother. Consider you AirPods and wallet a donation, all replaceable. At least they didn’t kill ya.

The mental/emotional damage is real but give it time. Treat yourself in the meantime, you’ll bounce back.

Why are you posting this two months later

So now you’re racist? Lol

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I haven't yet but I'll add it to my list. As far as Italian goes Sotto Sopra is next up

Have you eaten at Allora? I tried to go recently but they weren’t accepting walk ins. I’ve heard good things but am skeptical of Italian restaurants here. God I wish Orto had been owned by someone else because their food was chef’s kiss

That's great, I really disliked both the food and the atmosphere. It's not apples and oranges it's in my opinion a bad restaurant

Hahahahaha. I LOVE Joe Benny’s, but that’s comparing apples to oranges. What a silly comment

Nooooooo. I really want to love Vaccaro’s and have tried so many desserts there but they’re average and a lot of things taste artificial.

If you want good cannolis, try DiPasquales or Trinacria. There’s also a new Sicilian bakery pop up at the 32nd street farmers market on Saturdays that has cannolis. I haven’t tried yet, but their pastries look great.

ALSO if you want good authentic gelato, go to Pitango. Adding that because Vaccaro’s is usually a default recommendation for gelato in this sub.

They advertise it as pizza. The focaccia itself isn't particularly good and I really disliked the vibe generally.

Aw, I understand. It’s very sweet that you are wanting to make it a special day for her. :) Unfortunately I don’t have any recommendations but hopefully someone else here will!

If you went to Joe Benny's expecting NY pizza that was a mistake. It's very good though, but it's an oranges and apples comparison.

Have a better alternative in Baltimore though?

Have a better alternative? OP wanted Cannoli suggestions in Baltimore.

It’s her birthday so I’d really like to find a nice spot she’d enjoy haha.