The Urban Oyster’s gleaming backsplash at the bar resembles scallop shells. | Steve Vilnit Where to eat crab cakes, oxtail ragu, duck confit, sushi, and much more Welcome to the Eater 38, a regularly updated guide of restaurants that represent Baltimore’s current culinary identity. This map showcases a mix of destinations for Charm City’s emblematic crab cakes and treats from the Chesapeake Bay, plus a globe-trotting assortment of places boasting bold flavors from Venezuela, France, Italy, Japan, Mexico, and West Africa. Sadly, the pandemic forced some of Baltimore’s favorites to shutter or pivot in a new direction (RIP, Lobo, Ida B’s, and Bertha’s). And while there are plenty of new and noteworthy spots opening in Baltimore, restaurants on this map must be at least six months old. For our latest Baltimore 38 map refresh, new additions include: The Urban Oyster, for fried oyster deviled eggs and whole grilled branzino with salsa verde, Costiera, for Mediterranean-leaning local seafood and comforting pastas; and Gunther, for modern American cuisine with global flair in Brewers Hill. The following restaurants are leaving the 38: Ambassador Dining Room, Blk Swan, and Cocina Luchadoras (in relocation mode)