Business
Ruben’s Mexican Food Opens Brooklyn Park Location, Opening Washington, D.C. Location
Federal Hill restaurant Ruben’s Mexican Food has opened a second location at 5502 Governor Ritchie Hwy. in Brooklyn Park. The new Ruben’s is inside of an American gas station.
Topgolf Construction Opens Up Waterfront Views of The Middle Branch
The Topgolf construction at 301 Stockholm St. in Stadium Area has opened up previously-obstructed views of Ridgely’s Cove of the Middle Branch of the Patapsco River. The construction demolished the former Animal Control and Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS) site, and part of the project undertakes improvements to the adjacent trail and park located behind Horseshoe Casino Baltimore’s parking garage and along the Gwynns Falls Trail.
Prepared Meal Service ‘Yes Chef’ Opening Retail Marketplace at McHenry Row
Prepared meal service Yes Chef is opening a commercial kitchen and retail marketplace at McHenry Row in Locust Point. It fills a 1,700 sq. ft. retail space formerly occupied by The Urban Oyster.
Groundwork Kitchen by Paul’s Place Opens in Pigtown
Groundwork Kitchen, a $10-million, 14,000 sq. ft. culinary arts training center, restaurant, and carryout shop at 925 Washington Blvd. in Pigtown, opened its first phase last week. The carryout shop is now open with the rest of the offerings slated to open in the coming months. This is a project by Paul’s Place which as been a part of the Pigtown community for 36 years.
Three New Four-Story Townhomes Approved for the 1800 Block of Marshall Street
A plan has been approved by the Baltimore City Board of Municipal and Zoning Appeals (BMZA) for three new four-story, 2,680 sq. ft. townhomes at 1815 Marshall St. in the South Baltimore Neighborhood. The homes would replace five garages and a grass lot. The plan was submitted by NW2 Engineers.
South Baltimore Business Roundup
A smoke shop opens in Federal Hill, a collectors shop closes in Federal Hill, an office space is filled in Federal Hill, an office space is filled in Locust Point, a salon relocation in Locust Point, two Pigtown relocations, and a hotel Downtown will become apartments. Get caught up!
ZeroFox Acquires Phoenix-Based Company, Reopens South Baltimore Office
ZeroFox, the South Baltimore-based external threat intelligence and protection company, has made its second corporate acquisition in the last nine months with its recent purchase of Phoenix-based Vigilante.
Southrn’ Spice Now Open at Cross Street Market
Southern food stall Southrn’ Spice is now open at Cross Street Market in Federal Hill. Southrn’ Spice, which opened last month, takes over a stall that was vacated by Royal Farms Chicken earlier this year.
Tech Startup ‘Wire Pulse’ Relocates from Chicago to South Baltimore
Wire Pulse Inc., a technology company that provides digital solutions to the utilities, industrial wire supply, and installation industries, has relocated from Chicago to South Baltimore. Wire Pulse’s new offices are at the BGE campus at 1899 Leadenhall St. in South Baltimore.
Five Black-Owned Retail Businesses to Receive Grant Funding and Open Downtown
Downtown Partnership of Baltimore today announced the first group of five entrepreneurs selected for an innovative new program to attract and support Black-owned retail businesses in Downtown Baltimore neighborhoods.
New Mural Added to Cross Street Market Facade
The colorful mural features elements of the Baltimore and Maryland flags, Federal Hill Park, food and drinks, a section reading “The Heart of Federal Hill,” and the Stella Artois logo.
‘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.
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.
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.
