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As you might expect from its name, Field House is a sports bar. Or rather, a sports bar on steroids. Two floors. Multiple bars. Fifty plasma screen TVs, all tuned to sports (including many booths with private TV screens). Located in the double-height space that once housed the elegant restaurant Atlantic and, more recently, Ray Lewis’ Full Moon Bar-B-Que, Field House is an offshoot of the identically named upscale sports bar in Philadelphia. Claim a table, booth or seat at the bar and peruse the menu of classic American pub fare: soups, sandwiches, salads, pizza and entrées like shepherd’s pie and roasted chicken pasta. French fries come four ways: Chesapeake (with Old Bay and cheese sauce), Southwestern (chipotle dipping sauce), Spanish (chorizo sausage, pico de gallo, jalapenos and pepper jack cheese) and Cheesesteak fries (with shaved ribeye, sauteéd onions and Cheese Whiz)!  2400 Boston St., 410-800-4004

Big changes have come to The Can Co. complex in Canton and Langermann’s is a welcome addition. The two-level space that was formerly Kiss Cafe has undergone a complete renovation, yielding large dining rooms both upstairs and down, as well as a spacious bar area with seating of its own. The menu, described as “Southern inspired,” comes courtesy of seasoned executive chef Neal Langermann (Red Sage, J. Paul’s, Clyde’s, Georgia Brown’s in D.C.) and doesn’t disappoint. Southern staples such as shrimp and grits, fried catfish and fried green tomatoes all appear, as well as a tempting jumbo lump crabcake served with corn succotash. The herb-roasted chicken (with stewed green beans and mashed potatoes) is a bargain at $14.95, and the aged white cheddar macaroni and cheese is reason enough to become a regular.  Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner every day. 2400 Boston St., 410-534-3287

Federal Hill loves its converted rowhouse bars, and recently gained another— called, not coincidentally— The Rowhouse Grille. The new owners gave the space a thorough renovation, and the result features blue-gray walls, glowing cherry floors and a polished oak bar and woodwork. A smallish dining room in the rear contains tables for gathering, and the upstairs holds another larger dining room, along with a smaller bar area complete with roaring fireplace and windows overlooking the street. Craft beer fans will delight in eight flowing taps (three of those dispensing Clipper City ales). The kitchen has been concentrating on lite fare, starters, salads and sandwiches (including some scrumptious paninis— roast beef and mozzarella, smoked salmon, Italian chicken, to name a few) for now, and plans to expand the menu in the coming months.  Open 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. Monday-Friday; 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday. 1400 Light St., 443-438-7289

Now open in Little Italy: Milan. The upscale lounge and restaurant features a menu that blends modern Italian cuisine with Mediterranean flavors. (1000 Eastern Ave., 410-685-6111)  ... >>Poe Boys in Fells Point has replaced Miss Irene’s. Expect a more casual and price-friendly menu, a game room with billiards and 18 beers on tap. (1738 Thames St., 410-558-0033)... >>In Harbor East, Elevation Burger has closed. Other area closings include Cosmopolitan in Canton, Three in Patterson Park and DuClaw Brewing Co. in Fells Point. ... >>Noodles & Company has announced it’ll be opening in the Light Street Pavilion at Harborplace this spring.