Dining
Block Cleared for Future UM BioPark Development
A block has been demolished in Hollins Market for a future phase of the UM BioPark. The block includes the southside of the 900 block of W. Baltimore St. and the unit block of S. Poppoleton St. It also borders Booth St. and S. Amity St.
EAT (Eggrolls and Tacos) Opens in Locust Point
EAT, which is an acronym for ‘eggrolls and tacos,’ opened last weekend at 1371 Andre St. in Locust Point. The new bar and restaurant takes over a space vacated by In Like Flynn Tavern.
Orioles Players to Guest Bartend at Checkerspot Brewery Next Saturday
As part of the Baltimore Orioles’ ‘Birdland Caravan,’ some Orioles players will be guest bartending at Checkerspot Brewing Company on Saturday, February 4th.
Commercial Spotlight: South Baltimore Tavern Building on a Half an Acre
4,510 sq. ft. commercial / tavern building available FOR SALE with 69’ of frontage on S. Hanover and Potee St. Ideal for brewery, tavern, catering, and commissaries.
Great Plates of Late Around South Baltimore
Great plates include Jamaican food in Brooklyn, ahi tuna in Riverside, pizza in Hollins Market, and burgers in Locust Point.
Levy Taking Over Food and Beverage Operations at Oriole Park at Camden Yards
Last week the Baltimore Orioles announced hospitality company Levy will replace Delaware North as the food and beverage partner at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Diablo Doughnuts Relocating from Brooklyn to Overlea
Diablo Doughnuts is relocating from 3432 S. Hanover St. in Brooklyn to 7698 Belair Rd., Suite 101 at the Belair Beltway Plaza in Overlea. This will be Diablo’s last weekend open in Brooklyn.
Wico Street Beer Co. Now Open in Pigtown
Brewery Wico Street Beer Co. opened in November at 1100 Wicomico St. in Pigtown. The brewery, which was built in a 4,200 sq. ft. space on the first floor of the 1100 Wicomico office building, is part of a future marketplace of tenants on the first floor of the building.
THB Bagelry & Deli Opening at McHenry Row in Locust Point
“We have been in love with the area for the last 11 years and we have so many loyal customers asking for a location and we are extremely happy to be able to do so.”
Asian-Fusion Restaurant ‘Ekiben’ Opens in Riverside
Popular Asian-fusion restaurant Ekiben opened its third restaurant at 801 E. Fort Ave. in Riverside last week. The space was previously occupied by Bar Liquorice before it closed in 2019.
South Baltimore Business Roundup
A former Under Armour photography studio is leased, a new tobacco shop and nail salon open in Pigtown, a stall closes at Cross Street Market, and a hybrid dollar store opens in Brooklyn.
Water Song Featured on PBS Show ‘Start Up’
Federal Hill restaurant Water Song and its owner Colin Liang and its Chief Growth Officer Andrew Hinton were recently profiled on the PBS show Start Up. The episode aired on November 29th and can be viewed online.
The Charmery Closes in Federal Hill
Baltimore-based ice cream chain The Charmery recently closed its Federal Hill location at 46 E. Cross St. This location opened in June 2020 and wasn’t consistently open in recent months.
Renderings Revealed for Phase Two of the Rash Field Redevelopment
phase two will focus more on recreation, wellness, and leisure with a large open lawn for field games or special events, extensive gardens, a beach and several walking paths, including a leisure walk, a nature walk, and a fitness trail with exercise equipment that borders the beach, terrace and lawn.
Casual Restaurant ‘Tre Fratelli Italian Ristorante’ Coming to Federal Hill
Casual restaurant Tre Fratelli Italian Ristorante is opening in Federal Hill at 1121 Light St. in a space previously occupied by Light Street Cafe. Tre Fratelli is a concept from Pedro Lovo, who opened Brendali Italian Ristorante in Federal Hill with his wife Brenda Salgado, and his two brothers Elmer Lovo and Julio Lovo. Tre Fratelli means three brothers in Italian.
Great Plates of Late Around South Baltimore
A fried chicken sandwiches crab dip burger, loaded tots, shawarma, fish tacos, and pasta dish you’ll have to try!
Photo Tour of the New Lexington Market
The new Lexington Market opened in October at 112 N. Eutaw St. Downtown. The market, which has been in Baltimore for 240 years, reopened in a new 61,000 sq. ft. building next to the now-former Lexington Market. The Arcade building was demolished to make way for a new public plaza in between the new and former Lexington Market.
