Corks is the fulfillment of a vision for Joel Shalowitz and Chef Jerry Pellegrino. In 1997, they purchased a restaurant set in a quaint 1849 rowhouse in Baltimore's Historic Federal Hill and transformed it into what Baltimore Magazine called "a miniature utopia for wine lovers." But wine is just half of the equation. Corks is a restaurant where diners can be swept up in Chef Pellegrino's passion for food and wine, discover the distinctiveness of ingredients and the way they work together in a meal, and learn a little something in the process.

In October 2008, after extensive renovations Corks reopened as an upscale bistro. The atmosphere at Corks is as inviting as the wine list and seasonally-inspired menu. One enters the rowhouse through the narrow entrance that passes by the kitchen. A light, lovely dining room is rich with architectural elements, exposed brick walls, and candle-lit tables. The room seats 20. The backroom seats up to 60 people. An additional 20 can be accommodated on the intimate mezzanine.

Corks is located at 1026 South Charles Street. The restaurant is open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday from 5:00am until 11:00pm. Bar is open until 2:00am. Sunday's kitchen is open from 10am until 9:00pm. Bar open til 12:00am. Brunch is served on Sunday from 10:00am until 4:00pm.

For reservations, please call

410-752-3810.