Dining
South Baltimore Business Roundup
A new nail salon in Federal Hill, a Federal Hill Mexican restaurant expands again, The Halal Guys coming to the Inner Harbor, a shop is leaving Federal Hill, and a longtime Federal Hill business closes.
Atlas Restaurant Group to Reactivate Two Bars Inside Cross Street Market in Federal Hill
Atlas is taking over the former Cans Filling Station and Old Line Cocktail & Wine Bar “on a temporary basis” to bring back the “central energy the market needs,” according to Atlas Director of Marketing and Public Relations Joe Sweeney.
Fast Casual South Indian Concept ‘Krishna Aunty’ Coming to Cross Street Market in Federal Hill
Fast casual South Indian concept Krishna Aunty is opening in the next couple of weeks at Cross Street Market in Federal Hill. Krishna Aunty will fill a stall vacated by Phubs last year.
Bourbon-Focused American Fare Restaurant ‘Copper Shark’ Opens in Locust Point
Copper Shark, a bourbon-focused restaurant with seasonal American fare, opened this month at the Foundry on Fort Avenue complex at 921 E. Fort Ave. in Locust Point. Copper Shark fills a space that was occupied most recently by Ludlow Market and previously by Wine Market for many years.
New Eggrolls and Tacos Restaurant ‘EAT’ Coming to Locust Point
Local hospitality veterans Doug Campbell, Michael Leeds, and Spike Owen are opening EAT at the former In Like Flynn Tavern at 1371 Andre St. in Locust Point. EAT is an acronym for ‘eggrolls and tacos.’
Parklet Outdoor Dining Policy Temporarily Extended, Permanent Policy Being Drafted
n response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Baltimore City Department of Transportation (BCDOT) expanded its outdoor dining program in 2020 to include parklets.
Longtime Little Italy Restaurant ‘Velleggia’s’ Making a Comeback at Cross Street Market
Chefs Brenden Hudson and David Montaguedo will be opening Velleggia’s in 2,000 sq. ft. space at Cross Street Market in Federal Hill. Velleggia’s will occupy a closed-off space in the market previously occupied by Rooster & Hen.
Quickway Japanese Hibachi Opening in Locust Point
Maryland-founded, fast-casual chain Quickway Japanese Hibachi is opening a location at Southside Marketplace in Riverside/Locust Point. Quickway takes over a 2,400 sq. ft. suite last occupied by Sleepy’s.
Cross Street Farmers Market Now on Sundays, Returns This Weekend with New Lineup
The Cross Street Farmers’ Market is now on Sundays and returns this weekend from 10am-2pm. It will run every Sunday until October 16th. It takes place on the southside of Cross Street Market on the unit block of E. Cross St.
Additional Details About Giant Food Coming to Southside Marketplace
Giant Food will be taking 0ver the 44,264 sq. ft. Shoppers space at Southside Marketplace in Locust Point/Riverside by the end of this year. Shoppers is now closed.
Light Street Cafe Relocating From Federal Hill to 414 Light Street Tower
Light Street Cafe has closed after almost 10 years at 1121 Light St. in Federal Hill, but will be relocating to the 414 Light St. apartment tower in Ottberbein/Federal Hill
Giant Food Taking Over the Shoppers Space at Southside Marketplace
Regency Centers Vice President Andrew Kabat confirmed to SouthBMore.com today the replacement for Shoppers at Southside Marketplace will be Giant Food. Shoppers is set to close on May 28th and Giant hopes to open by the end of this year.
Ethiopian Restaurant and Apartment Building Project in Union Square Still Moving Forward After Fire
A four-alarm fire last Monday damaged seven commercial buildings, three of which are now demolished, on the 1500 block of W. Baltimore St. in Union Square. Three of the four remaining buildings that still stand are part of project to bring Ethiopian restaurant Jabena and six apartments to the block. That project at 1515 to 1519 W. Baltimore St. is still moving forward.
Shoppers to Close at Southside Marketplace on May 28th
The Shoppers grocery store at Southside Marketplace in Riverside/Locust Point will be closing on May 28th. The 44,264 sq. ft. store has been for sale since 2019.
Seven Union Square Commercial Buildings Damaged in Fire
On Monday afternoon, Baltimore City Fire Department (BCFD) was on the scene of a four-alarm fire on the 1500 block of W. Baltimore St. in Union Square which damaged seven commercial buildings. Of the seven, a partial collapse occurred in three of the buildings and one building fully collapsed. BCFD reported no injuries and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
HomeSlyce Reopens in South Baltimore
HomeSlyce opened last month at its new “Federal Hill location” at the 2 East Wells apartment building in South Baltmore. HomeSlyce was previously open at 1741 Light St. for nine years, but closed for dine-in service this past year while navigating the COVID-19 pandemic and transitioning to its new location less than two blocks south.
Tall Fence Removed Between Little Havana’s Outdoor Patio and Inner Harbor
A tall chain link fence that stood up against Little Havana’s outdoor patio for the past 25 years was removed this week. The team at Little Havana came to an agreement with HarborView, which owns the property where the fence was attached, to get rid of the fence and beautify the area.
