There’s a minor controversy today on eGullet in reference to Tom Sietsema’s review of Pazo, which will appear in Sunday’s Post Magazine. This time, the controversy isn’t over the restaurant’s rating (three stars), but over its location: 1425 Aliceanna St., Baltimore.

eGullet poster “lackadaisi” takes exception to Sietsema reviewing a restaurant an hour north of the District proper: “The Post needs a reviewer that is dedicated to its city, and Tom Sietsema is most certainly not.” Other eGulleters are quick to defend the decision. Many note that for those located north of the city, Baltimore is often easier to get to than Fairfax or even Arlington. Frequent commenter “JoeH” also notes that Pazo chef Cindy Wolf has local connections, having worked at Georgia Brown’s before moving northward.

Given the controversy that Charm City seems to attract on DCist, we’re curious how our readers feel about Sietsema’s choice to review a restaurant that’s more “The Wire” than “The West Wing.” Should Sietsema stay within the Beltway, or is this a great way to encourage a summer road trip? Is this just a slippery slope toward reviewing hot restaurants in New York?