Dining
Ravens Eye Additional Upgrades at M&T Bank Stadium, Better Connection to Casino District
The Ravens are looking to make additional improvements to M&T Bank Stadium according to an article in the Baltimore Sun. The Ravens have played at M&T Bank Stadium in the Stadium Area of South Baltimore since 1998.
GoFundMe Launched for Garden American Eatery Following ‘Smash-and-Grab’ ATM Theft
To help the Garden American Eatery, or the Garden Restaurant as it was known for many years, Riverside resident Larry Vogel and his wife Joanne started a GoFundMe to help the Lee family, who owns the restaurant and building.
‘Smash-and-Grab’ ATM Theft Occurred Overnight at ‘Garden American Eatery’ in Federal Hill
A “smash-and-grab” ATM theft occurred last night at approximately 321am at the Garden American Eatery at 1501 Light St. in Federal Hill.
Every New South Baltimore Retail Business Opened or Announced in 2021
Even with the COVID-19 pandemic, it was a busy year for business in South Baltimore. Below is a list of all 57 retail businesses that opened or were announced in 2021.
Greek Restaurant ‘Yeeros’ Opens on Cross Street in Federal Hill
The Yeeros menu features appetizers and soups such as tzatziki, hummus, spanakopita, and Greek chicken soup. Meats at Yeeros include chicken gyro, pork gyro, lamb gyro, chicken souvlaki, pork souvlaki, lamb souvlaki, and bifteki. It also offers vegan proteins such as falafel, and vegan bifteki and keftedakia balls.
Ekiben Opening Restaurant on Fort Avenue in Riverside
Ekiben has earned its share of media praise with a number of local dining awards, Travel + Leisure named it the best place to get a sandwich in Maryland, and Bon Appétit included Ekeben as one of its Best Restaurant Meals of 2021
Korean Fried Chicken Stall ‘The Chicken Lab’ Opens at Cross Street Market in Federal Hill
The Chicken Lab was launched by husband and wife Daehee Wi and Hye Jeon. Wi was a chef in South Korea before moving to Baltimore two years ago to help his brother launch restaurant Kong Pocha in Charles North.
7-Eleven Closes in Federal Hill
The 7-Eleven at 1111 Light Street in Federal Hill has closed. This 7-Eleven franchise opened in a 2,700 sq. ft. space at 1111 Light Street in 2012. It was previously at 1024 Light St. for many years prior to the move.
Zeke’s Coffee Opening Shop in Pigtown
Popular Baltimore coffee brand Zeke’s Coffee is opening a shop at 784 Washington Blvd. in Pigtown. Zeke’s fills a space that has been vacant in recent years, but was once the longtime home of Café Jovial and then briefly Honey’s Café.
Renderings Revealed for Royal Farms Arena Renovations
Today, Oak View Group (OVG) and its design team unveiled renderings of its $150-plus million renovation plan for the Royal Farms Arena to the Baltimore City Planning Department’s Urban Design & Architecture Advisory Panel (UDAAP).
Sportsbook Now Open at Horseshoe Casino Baltimore
The Caesars Sportsbook opened today at Horseshoe Casino Baltimore. Maryland Governor Larry Hogan and Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott were on hand to place some of the first bets.
Pickles Opens Doughnut, Ice Cream, and Breakfast Shop ‘Sugarmore’
This fall Pickles Pub opened a doughnut, ice cream, and breakfast sandwich shop called Sugarmore Dispensary. Sugarmore has its own storefront with a pink facade, but is connected to the main Pickles buildings at 520 Washington Blvd.
Brewery ‘Wico Street Beer Co.’ Coming to Pigtown
Cousins Jordan McGraw and Michael Richardson are opening Wico Street Beer Co. at the 1100 Wicomico building in Pigtown. The brewery will be located in a 4,200 sq. ft. first-floor space that will be part of a new two-story marketplace concept in the building.
Southrn’ Spice Closes at Cross Street Market
Southrn’ Spice has closed at Cross Street Market after just a few months in Federal Hill. Southern’ Spice still has a food truck and catering business.
Today is Phubs Last Day at Cross Street Market
Vietnamese pho and banh mi restaurant Phubs announced today that it’s closing its two locations. Phubs opened at Cross Street Market in Federal Hill in 2019 and opened in Hanover, MD in 2014. Phub previously had a location in Wilmington, DE.
Holiday Fun with Santa This Weekend on Federal Hill Main Street
Sip & Shop on Friday from 4pm to 7pm and Santa, Crafts, & Refreshments on Saturday from 1pm to 4pm.
New Crown Royal Commercial Filmed at The Outpost American Tavern in Federal Hill
Canadian whiskey company Crown Royal has a new “Kick Off With Crown Royal” series of commercials that has a very Baltimore feel to it. It stars former Ravens Hall of Fame Safety Ed Reed and was filmed inside The Outpost American Tavern in Federal Hill.
