When restaurant critic Elizabeth Large asked for favorite desserts on her dining blog (baltimoresun .com/diningatlarge), we were struck by how many people love bread pudding. We decided to try four from local restaurants. Because most of those we sampled were made in advance, we called ahead, then noted the time it took to get the dessert once we turned up at the restaurant.
Linwoods
25 Crossroads Drive, Owings Mills -- 410-356-3030
Hours --Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; Dinner: 5:30 p.m.-10 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays; 5:30 p.m.-11 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Sundays
In and out in --7 minutes
Though tasty, this chocolate bread pudding, $8.40, was not what we expected. The breading was dense and on the dry side. Coffee-flavored ice cream and some light chocolate sauce came in separate containers.
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