Dining
Mike Rowe Visits Harborview Liquors and Accepts Invitation to Party Next Door, Shares More About His “Authentic” Baltimore Experience
Rowe, who was visiting Baltimore this week, described an interaction he had on Saturday night to his 6 million Facebook followers as “Only in Baltimore.” Rowe visited Harborview Liquors on Fort Ave. to see his new whiskey, Knobel Tennessee Whiskey, which is named after his late grandfather Carl Knobel, on the shelves for one of the first times.
Local Businesses Donate Miss Twist Ice Cream to Thomas Johnson Elementary Middle School
Today, the students and staff of Thomas Johnson Elementary Middle School (TJEMS) in South Baltimore will be treated to a Miss Twist Ice Cream social thanks to local Federal Hill and Fells’ Point businesses.
Topgolf To Open in October or November in South Baltimore
The long wait for Topgolf in South Baltimore will soon come to an end. An official with Horseshoe Casino Baltimore ownership team CBAC, which is a partner in the project and mixed-use development on Warner St., told SouthBMore.com Topgolf will open in late-October or early-November.
Checkerspot Brewing Buys New Building, Will Move a Few Blocks West
After four years at 1399 S. Sharp St. in Stadium Area, Checkerspot Brewing Company will move a few blocks west to 1421 Ridgely St. in Carroll-Camden Industrial Area. Checkerspot Brewing Company owners and married couple Judy and Rob Neff purchased the 24,000 sq. ft. building yesterday and will soon begin a renovation to convert the new space into a brewery.
Limoncello Opening a Pizza Shop at Anthem House
Limoncello, the Amalfi Coast-inspired Italian restaurant at Anthem House in Locust Point, is leasing a second storefront in the apartment building for a new concept called Limoncello Pizzeria.
Barracudas Now Back Open in Locust Point
After being closed down since July 4th of last year due to a fire, Barracudas Locust Point Tavern reopened last week. Barracudas ownership and managerial team spent the last 13 months working with contractors and its staff to reopen.
Baltimore Museum of Industry’s Old Bay Exhibit Featured on CBS Mornings
CBS Mornings aired a feature on Old Bay seasoning and its huge popularity in the region. Major Garrett, the host of the segment, interviewed 97-year-old Ralph Brunn, who is the son of Old Bay founder Gustav Brunn.
South Baltimore Business Roundup
A South Baltimore business is adding a second location, an event space opens in Federal Hill, a cannabis business comes to Light St., a Cross St. business opens its kitchen, a Pigtown business relocates and one closes, a barber shop celebrates 25 years, and an iconic bar is transported to Second Chance.
Report on “Late-Evening Chaos” in Federal Hill, Additional Deployments Requested
“The chaos in Federal Hill during the weekend late-evenings has hit new levels of lawlessness, similar to what Fells Point has experienced over the past two years. We are on the verge of losing this neighborhood and I am intent on ensuring that does not happen. “
‘HK A Seafood Joint’ Coming to Cross Street Market in Federal Hill
Culinary industry veterans Henry Dudley and Kimber Van Kline are opening stall ‘HK A Seafood Joint’ at Cross Street Market in Federal Hill. HK fills a stall vacated by Royal Farms Chicken and Southrn’ Spice in the past couple of years.
Patrick Dahlgren Returns as Owner of ‘Rowhouse’ in Federal Hill
Patrick Dahlgren, who started Federal Hill restaurant Rowhouse more than 10 years ago, has taken the business back over after selling it a few years ago. Dahlgren focused his time away from Rowhouse running his other restaurant The Avenue Kitchen & Bar in Hampden. He is also a partner of a bar in Dewey Beach, DE.
Orioles Announce Plan to Add Sportsbook Lounge in Oriole Park at Camden Yards in 2023
Today the Orioles announced a “long-term partnership” with Las Vegas sportsbook SuperBook Sports to open a retail sports betting lounge at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Subject to licensing and approvals from the Maryland Lottery & Gaming Control Commission, the SuperBook Sports Lounge is anticipated to open in 2023.
Great Plates of Late Around South Baltimore
Great plates including Korean chicken wings, a salad with chicken, New Jersey-style pizza, and South Indian-Inspired bowls.
Smash Burgers, Beer, and Shake Concept ‘Fat Patties’ Coming to McHenry Row in Locust Point
Smash burger, beer, and milkshake concept ‘Fat Patties’ is opening in the former World of Beer space at McHenry Row in Locust Point. World of Beer occupied the 3,415 sq. ft. corner suite with an outdoor patio before closing in 2020.
Speakeasy-Inspired Cocktail Bar ‘The Wurst Bar’ Opening in Crossbar in Federal Hill
A new speakeasy-style cocktail bar called The Wurst Bar is opening within Crossbar at 18 E. Cross St. in Federal Hill. As first reported by Baltimore Business Journal, The Wurst Bar will open in the second-floor bar on the western section of the building in an original rowhouse structure.
Food Incubator, Marketplace, and Farm-to-Table Restaurant Coming to Locust Point
Digital Bay Center, a Baltimore technology incubator and accelerator that looks to looks to assist “socially disadvantaged populations” with venture capital and investment, is opening a food incubator, marketplace, and farm-to-table restaurant at the former home of The Port Public House and JR’s Bar & Grill at 1229 Hull St. in Locust Point.
Clean Juice Closes at McHenry Row
Smoothie, juice, and bowl shop Clean Juice recently closed at McHenry Row in Locust Point. Clean Juice opened in the 1,400 sq. ft. retail space in 2019.
