As my college friends wonder if heels are required at the "Soup Bar," I lick my lips and consider the options.
Baltimore's best soup is from Atwater's - located at Belvedere Square and Towson. I call it the "soup bar" because both locations have a bar to eat your soup or small tables if you want an intimate soup experience. It's fun to watch the finishing touches, such as scoops of fresh crabmeat or crunchy tortilla toppings.
The daily soup options are listed on the website. For intsance, today's offerings include:
-Shrimp, Crab, Butternut Squash, and Corn
-Beef and Bean Chili
-Vegetarian Thai Curry
-Red Bean Stew
Usually there's a seafood soup, vegetable soup, and a couple of "exotic" options. Some people complain about the price (ranging from about $3.25-$6.50 a cup) but I say, hey, it's a cool dining experience, and the soup's amazing 95% of the time and just all right the other 5%. Sure, a can of Campbell's is only a buck, but Atwater's soup is made from fresh, organic, and local ingredients. Beat that, Progresso.
Atwater's is a great place to go on a date or catch up with a friend. My mom and I usually order two different soups and share. Make sure to ask for the sunflower-seed bread on the side. I also regularly buy quarts of soup to "last me a few days," when in fact, I usually end up devouring about six small bowls throughout the course of one day.
At least it's healthy!
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