Whether you're attending every single screening at this year's Maryland Film Festival or are just popping in for a single showing, we know you're going to need a cool place to kill some time before, after or in-between the festivities. Here are some nearby places to refuel (organized by proximity) during those long intermissions. And you don't even have to lose your coveted parking spot.
Tapas Teatro
Look uber-trendy while you sit outside eating tapas, casually scoping for celebs.
Sofi's Crepes
The warm, buttery crepes at Sofi's are ideal festival snacks because you can eat them while standing in line. Since it's a movie weekend, order the Kevin Bacon.
Club Charles
Show off your ironic mustache and skinny jeans at Club Charles.
The Depot is the best place to dance to '80s music like New Order and A-ha.
This gallery/club hosts the alternative event Videopolis during the festival.
At Station North Arts Underground Cafe you can nibble on deviled eggs and sip coffee while you gaze at local art displays.
Stop in to Cafe Mocha for a sandwich or a caffeine jolt.
Neo Viccino Bar & Grille
Take your Film Fest ticket stub to the casually upscale Neo Viccino for a 10 percent discount (15 percent for filmmakers), and enjoy pizza, burgers or finer fare, such as ricotta ravioli or Maryland crab cakes.
XS
Since you can get breakfast, sandwiches and sushi at XS, it's a good spot for before or after a screening. Plus, if you bring a ticket stub, you get 10 percent off (15 percent if you're a filmmaker).
If you need a quick sushi fix and XS is already packed to the gills, try this newish spot across the street.
The Windup Space is about as chill as it gets, plus there's plenty of space to either wait out your downtime at the bar or get cozy in a sofa.
Joe Squared's pizza is a perfect movie-break snack.
