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.
‘Buck Wild Dog Training’ Opens Studio in Federal Hill
Buck Wild Dog Training has opened a store and studio at 1126 S. Charles St. in Federal Hill. The approximately 1,000 sq. ft. space was previously the home of Espirt de Couture.
Barracudas Planning its Comeback, Thankful for Neighborhood Support
“Our staff and community really came together. It’s us and our customers that make Barracudas. And, as long as we have all of us here, we’ll be okay,” said Barracudas General Manager Samantha Stinchcomb.
Barracudas Closes Temporarily After Fire
On Sunday, July 4th, a fire started at Barracudas in Locust Point. The Baltimore Fire Department arrived at the scene to extinguish the fire, and the restaurant closed immediately after. There were no injuries.
South Baltimore Crime Updates
According to the Baltimore Police Department (BPD) Crime Map, the following crimes were reported in the last 30 days in South Baltimore.
4th of July Weekend Events Around Baltimore
Great weekend events to celebrate Independence Day including parades in Federal Hill, Catonsville, Dundalk, and Towson; a light show and sign relighting at Domino Sugar, plus Jazzy Sumer Nights, whiskey events, free fitness, and farmers’ markets.
Domino Sugar Light Show and Sign Relighting Scheduled for July 4th
Domino Sugar is relighting its new sign for the first time on the 4th of July. The lights will go on for the first time at 930pm.
Culinary Incubator and Event Space Planned for West Baltimore Street in Union Square
Siblings Ashley and Kenneth Watson are planning a culinary incubator and event space at 1411 W. Baltimore St. in Union Square/Franklin Square. The Watsons have acquired the vacant three-story, 4,500 sq. ft. building and will be completing a $350,000-renovation. The building will be called Project 1411.
TWISB Podcast Episode 14: Discussing Real Estate Development and New Restaurants in South Baltimore
On Episode 14 of This Week in South Baltimore, Kevin and Nate discuss all the development projects around South Baltimore including One Westport, Port Covington, Baltimore Arena, and Banner Row Townhomes. They also cover restaurant news including the new Hammerjacks concept, No Way Rose from Ashish Alfred, new businesses at Cross Street Market, vegan restaurants for the Inner Harbor, and changes at Sagamore Spirit.
Culinary Architecture Expands its Specialty Grocery Store in Pigtown
Pigtown specialty grocery store Culinary Architecture at 767 Washington Blvd. has expanded into the adjacent retail space at 765 Washington Blvd. This retail space, which adds about 1,800 sq. ft. to Culinary Architecture’s footprint, was the former home of HomeFree USA.
Stonewall Capital Closes on Westport Waterfront Parcel, Adds Three Development Partners
This month, Stonewall Capital closed on the 43-acre Westport waterfront parcel where it’s planning a $500 million mixed-use development with 1,547 housing units. The site was previously owned by Plank Industries, which is a partner in the Port Covington Development located across the Middle Branch from Westport.
Construction on Riverside Park Athletic Facility Expected to Begin Next Year
Baltimore City Department of Recreation & Parks’ (BCRP) renovation of the athletic facilities at Riverside Park is now expected to begin in early 2022. This project has been delayed several times and was originally supposed to start in 2014. Construction starting dates were also targeted in 2019 and 2020. Environmental assessments began on this project in early 2020.
Hammerjacks Begins Construction on Outdoor Music and Tailgate Venue Made of Shipping Containers
The ownership group of Hammerjacks is now under construction on a multi-purpose outdoor venue made of recycled shipping containers at its property at 1300 Russell St. in Stadium Area. The team recently demolished the former Paradox night club to make way for this open-air space. A warehouse building, which is part of the property, still stands fronting W. Ostend St.
Group with Ties to Kevin Durant Selected for $150 Million-Plus Renovation of the Baltimore Arena
The Baltimore Development Corporation (BDC) announced today that it will enter into an Exclusive Negotiating Privilege (ENP) and Right of Entry agreement with Oak View Group (OVG) to negotiate a lease and management agreement for the City-owned arena, known as the Baltimore Arena, located at 201 W. Baltimore St. OVG was one of three respondents to a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by BDC on behalf of the City of Baltimore.
Weekend Events Around Baltimore
Weekend events include Premier League Lacrosse, Hot Country Nights, 90s Bar Crawl, Schitts Creek Trivia, Science Happy Hour, free outdoor fitness, and farmers’ markets.
Baltimore Museum of Industry Installs New Sign, Reopens Next Month
Baltimore Museum of Industry (BMI) has a new sign at its campus at 1415 Key Hwy. It was installed last week by Triangle.
Ashish Alfred Restaurant ‘No Way Rosé’ Coming to Former ‘Bookmakers’ Space in Federal Hill
Chef Ashish Alfred, who owns Duck Duck Goose in Fells Point, is opening a new concept called No Way Rosé at the former Bookmakers Cocktail Club space at 31 E. Cross St. in Federal Hill. Cosmetic renovations are currently underway and Alfred hopes to open No Way Rosé in August or September. Bookmakers closed during the COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns in March 2020 and never reopened.
South Baltimore Development Photo Tour
There is a lot of construction taking place in South Baltimore, so here is a photo tour of all the real estate developments in the area.
