What makes your city unique?

IT'S quirky people. If you've seen any John Waters movies, they're not far off the mark.

A secret wonder about your city a tourist wouldn't know?

All the offbeat museums are in Baltimore.

What is your best form of entertainment in your city?

A Ravens (a US football team) game.

Where's the best place to eat?

My sister's vegan restaurant, Liquid Earth, in Fell's Point. It's a regular award-winner.

And to drink?

John Steven Ltd, an old tavern in Fell's Point.

What can you get there that you can't get anywhere else?

Lots of crabs - the edible kind, not the STD.

What do you miss most about your city?

Walking long distances and visiting quirky places.

What makes someone a typical Baltimore local?

The stereotype - a woman with a beehive hairdo who says "hon" and watches TV on her front verandah.

Which place must one see before one leaves?

The original pastry shop Vaccaro's in Little Italy.

What should a traveller avoid in your city?

I'd avoid some of the "famous" destination restaurants at the harbour. -