Author Archive: Kevin Lynch
Founder and Publisher of SouthBmore.com, longtime resident of South Baltimore, and a graduate of Towson University. Diehard Ravens and O's fan, father of three, amateur pizza chef, skateboarder, and "bar food" foodie. Email me at [email protected] and follow me on Twitter at @SoBoKevin.
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Caesars Sportsbook and ‘The Brew Brothers’ Sports Bar Coming to Horseshoe Casino Baltimore
Horseshoe Casino Baltimore is preparing for the rollout of sports betting in Maryland with a new sportsbook and sports bar on the first floor of its South Baltimore facility. The Brew Brothers will take over a space vacated by Guy Fieri’s Baltimore Kitchen & Bar and the casino’s Caesars Sportsbook will open adjacent to the space.
Longtime Bartender Taking Over Shotti’s Point
Kristie Bukowski, who has bartended for the last 17 years at both Shotti’s Point and Paul’s at 701 E. Fort Ave., will become the new owner of Shotti’s Point. Kristie Bukowski is buying the Riverside building and business with her husband Dan Bukowski, who runs karaoke nights at the bar.
Farm Store ‘Rooster + Hen’ Closes at Cross Street Market
Farm store Rooster + Hen has closed at Cross Street Market in Federal Hill. Rooster + Hen, which relocated from Catonsville to Federal Hill, was the first tenant to occupy the 1,800 sq. ft. enclosed space at the southeast corner of the renovated market
Former Restaurant Building on Pigtown Main Street Currently Up For Auction
A former restaurant property at 771 Washington Blvd. in Pigtown is currently available for purchase in an online auction. The property was most recently the home of Breaking Bread, which is relocating. It was also previously the home of the Tilted Pig and Calypso Cafe.
Public Process and Planning Underway for the ‘Reimagine Middle Branch’ Plan
Reimagine Middle Branch, a plan to reconnect South Baltimore to the 11-plus miles of shoreline along the Patapsco River, has started the public input process. James Corner Field Operations, the landscape architecture firm selected to lead this plan, held a meet-and-great and day of activities on the water on September 12th. A public meeting will also be held virtually this Wednesday.
South Baltimore Parks Eyed for Potential 2026 World Cup Fanfest
As Baltimore makes its bid to be one of the 10 United States host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup hosted by North America, several parks in South Baltimore are being eyed as sites for a World Cup fan fest if Baltimore is chosen. These sites include South Point in Port Covington, Federal Hill Park, the Inner Harbor promenade, and Fort McHenry in Locust Point. Harbor Point in Fells Point is also a potential fan fest site.
Inner Harbor’s ‘The Gallery at Harborplace’ Mall to Close by the End of the Year
The closure of The Gallery at Harborplace is another blow for the retail options at the Inner Harbor as the Harborplace shopping pavilions are in receivership and continue to lose tenants. Large retail tenants Jos. A Bank and Brio Tuscan Grille closed at 100 E. Pratt St. in recent years.
Weekend Events Around Baltimore
Art walks, oyster gardening, Bike Party, Jeff Foxworthy, Guns N’ Roses, The Legwarmers, the O’s last home stand, BARCStoberfest Beer Release Party, The Greener Kitchen Grand Re-Opening, outdoor fitness, farmers’ markets, and more!
New Orleans-Inspired Restaurant ‘Nola’ Taking Over the Former Ryleigh’s Space
The menu will have a raw bar; chargrilled oysters, which Lasinski fell in love with after trips to New Orleans; crawfish and seafood boils; gumbo; jambalaya; crawfish etoufee; po boys; Cajun-style catfish; and many other Creole-style dishes.
Digital Harbor High School Principal Dr. Taiisha Swinton-Buck Honored on ‘TODAY’ Show
This morning, Digital Harbor High School principal Dr. Taiisha Swinton-Buck was spotlighted on the popular NBC show TODAY. Dr. Swinton-Buck, who is in her third year at Digital Harbor, was named the Maryland Principal of the Year in 2021.
Trees and Tracks Removed from CSX Yard in Locust Point
In recent months, CSX has removed some trees and a lot of tracks from its train yard in Locust Point. The work is taking place east of Andre St. and on both sides of E. Fort Ave.
Shareef’s Pizza & Pasta Opens on Light Street
Shareef’s Pizza & Pasta has opened at 1538 Light St. in Federal Hill. Shareef’s takes over a retail space that was home to Pizza Palace before it closed in the spring.
Weekend Events Around Baltimore
TJEMS Restaurant Night, P.O.D., Defenders Day at Fort McHenry, school cleanups, Tupac Commemoration Week, Whiskey on the Waterfront, NCAA Football, Federal Hill Tour, Abell Street Fair, Community Concert at BMI, Ravens vs. Chiefs on Sunday Night Football, and more.
Limoncello Featured on The Real Housewives of Potomac
Locust Point restaurant Limoncello was featured last week on Season 6, Episode 9 of The Real Housewives of Potomac (RHOP) on Bravo. The scene was filmed in March.
Codetta Bake Shop and National Aquarium Featured on Good Morning America
Riverside’s Codetta Bake Shop was among the businesses and sites around Baltimore featured on the Good Morning America (GMA) segment called ‘Rise and shine, Maryland!’
Barfly’s Named One of the Best Bourbon Bars in the Country
Yelp named Riverside’s Barfly’s the 19th best bourbon bar in the country last month. The website ranked the bars using “a number of factors including the total volume and ratings of reviews between Jan. 1, 2001 and Aug. 19, 2021.”
