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About Mount Vernon
Baltimore’s cultural district, built around the Washington Monument and its four park squares, with museums, the Peabody Institute and stately townhouses. Restaurants range from old-school steakhouses to Ethiopian and Korean.
- The Flower Mart in May is the time to try a lemon stick.
- Many places are close to the Meyerhoff and Lyric for pre-theater dinners.
Where to eat in Mount Vernon →
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Where is The Helmand?
The Helmand is at 806 N Charles St, in Mount Vernon, Baltimore.
How expensive is The Helmand?
It is moderate ($$) by Baltimore standards.
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Readers’ choice 2026: Afghan (Baltimore Magazine readers’ poll 2026).
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