City: Highlandtown, MD

Category: Restaurants

Telephone: (410) 563-7577

Address: 611 South Fagley St.

Description: Eichenkranz has been offering true German food since it opened in 1894, and while ownership has changed a few times, with the latest owners taking over in 1992, the food has remained constant. Located off Fleet Street in Fell’s Point, the restaurant offers four types of schnitzel—Wiener schnitzel, Jager schnitzel, schnitzel Holstein, and the Eichenkranz schnitzel, which features veal, shredded ham, and Swiss cheese. The casual atmosphere, which tends to draw lots of couples, is enhanced by a number of pictures of Germany retained from one of its original owners. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner every day. Reservations are recommended, even if you call on the day you wish to dine out, and parking is free on a lot at the restaurant. There’s a full bar, too. Check for Oktoberfest activities.

City: Highlandtown, MD

Category: Shopping

Telephone: (410) 675-2884

Address: 400 South Conkling St.

Description: This family-owned bakery has been sending forth great aromas and tastes since 1927 and they’re still using the original brick hearth oven. Are you ready for some éclairs or cinnamon rolls? If it’s baked and has a European or German background, you’re sure to find it here. You need not bother going to their Web site, for it’s just a landing page. Hoehn’s is open Wednesday through Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. It is closed Sunday through Tuesday. Cash only.