A corner micro bar in Baltimore’s historic maritime Locust Point neighborhood, 1157 Bar + Kitchen serves internationally influenced small plates, sandwiches, entrees and desserts. Seasonally changing menus keep it fresh and local. One can choose from the rotating drafts and cocktails that are chalked up on the blackboards. A recent visit had us start with small plates: Korean fried chicken wings, honey bourbon glazed pork belly on French toast and the P.B.R. steamed mussels. Every dish was on the money, but the mussels, as they call them “The Big Ones,” were big, plump, tender and so good we ordered another bowl. The mussels ($11) arrive swimming in garlic, green Tabasco, shallots and butter with a hunk of crusty bread perched on top to sop up the rich broth. Arrive early for early-bird discounts. Executive chef and owner Jason Ambrose knows how to knock it out of the ballpark with his culinary creations.

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