Magdalena, a fine-dining bistro, is both informal and thrilling, a culinary jewel of Baltimore. The cross-cultural menu is built upon the finest local ingredients, and changes with the seasons and the inspiration of the chef. There are five different dining areas at Magdalena: the Garden Room, which looks out onto The Ivy’s walled Courtyard; the intimate, romantic Treasury – where sterling and crystal were once kept under lock and key, and where welcoming tables now stand under pools of lamplight; the vaulted, brick-floored Wine Cellar; Tasting Room; and the handsome, convivial Bar. And of course diners are welcome to enjoy drinks at the Bar before moving to their table.

Levy, a classically-trained, award-winning chef, has traveled the world exploring cultures and cuisines from the African lowlands to French mountain villages. He tells the story of those journeys – and traditions closer to home – on the plate. High-quality, local, seasonal ingredients are at the forefront of the menu. Revelatory simplicity, subtle complexity. It all goes hand-in-hand with a wine cellar of great depth and variety, the finest malt whiskeys, and some of the most delicious craft beers ever brewed.