Dining
Great Plates of Late Around South Baltimore
Birria tacos and Jamaican food in Brooklyn, brunch in Riverside, and Italian food in Federal Hill.
‘Wine Hunter’ Documentary About Riverside’s Russ Lorber Premieres Tonight on YouTube
Lorber started wine importing company Wide Roots in 2021. He came up with the idea for Wide Roots while sipping Chartreuse at Idle Hour. He worked for 25 years in the chemical manufacturing industry in operations and finance, but had been thinking about doing something entrepreneurial in the wine space for many years.
South Baltimore Now Podcast: Baba’s Owner Farid Salloum
On this episode of South Baltimore Now, Nate Carper interviews Baba’s Mediterranean Kitchen owner Farid Salloum. Salloum discusses his journey in food and starting Baba’s, his decision to close his restaurant after 14 years, his new cookbook, and his love for South Baltimore where he lives and works.
Clyde’s Restaurant Group Taking Over ‘Rye Street Tavern’ at Sagamore Spirit Distillery
The Baltimore Peninsula Development team announced today that Washington, DC-based Clyde’s Restaurant Group (CRG), a subsidiary of Graham Holdings Company (GHC), has signed a long-term lease for Rye Street Tavern at the Sagamore Spirit distillery. Rye Street Tavern was opened in 2017 by New York City-based NoHo Hospitality, but closed in May 2021 to “reimagine” its concept.
Vegan Restaurants ‘Liora’ and ‘Double Zero’ Close at the Inner Harbor
As first reported by The Baltimore Banner, vegan restaurants Liora and Double Zero at the 414 Light Street apartment tower at the Inner Harbor have both closed. The two restaurants were connected and owned by California-based Matthew Kenney Cuisine (MKC).
Ma’ede Ethiopian Market and Cafe Opens in Pigtown
Ma’ede Ethiopian Market and Café opened this month at 825 Washington Blvd. in Pigtown. It is a new business by neighborhood resident Emu Zenebe who owned a previous Ethiopian restaurant in Pigtown and has been working in the mortgage industry in recent years. Zenebe used 825 Washington Blvd. as a real estate office after buying it in 2013.
South Baltimore Now Podcast: Interview with Wine Importer and Documentary Subject Russ Lorber
On this episode of South Baltimore Now, Kevin Lynch interviews South Baltimore resident Russ Lorber who started a wine importing company called Wide Roots. Lorber is also the subject of an upcoming documentary called Wine Hunter which follows his life-changing decision to get into wine importing.
Baba’s Mediterranean Kitchen Closing on May 14th
“It is with great sadness and a heavy heart I announce that Baba’s will be closing for good on Sunday, May 14. The business changes in a post-Covid world have given us little choice.”
‘Verde’ Pizza and ‘Crushed Velvet’ Shaved Ice Coming to Key Highway in Federal Hill
Canton Neapolitan pizza restaurant Verde and a new shaved ice concept called Crushed Velvet are opening at 1302 Key Hwy. in Federal Hill. The two businesses take over a former gas station that used to be home to the On Brazilian Time food truck.
Oriole Park at Camden Yards Vendor SuperBook Approved for a Mobile Sportsbook
SBOpco, LLC, the parent company of SuperBook Bar & Restaurant which opened at Oriole Park at Camden Yards this month, is now licensed by The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission (MLGCC) to operate a mobile sportsbook. SuperBook Bar & Restaurant dubs itself as a mobile sports betting lounge and now patrons can use the company’s branded mobile betting app in the restaurant and throughout Maryland.
German Wine Village Coming to the Inner Harbor for Three Weeks in May
The team behind Christmas Village in Baltimore is expanding with a new concept called Wine Village in Baltimore at West Shore Park. Wine Village will be open from May 11th to May 29th.
Camden Yards Adds New Beer Markets that Track Purchases Using a Ceiling Camera
Levy, the new food and beverage partner at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, is using a new technology at the B&O Markets to charge customers.
A Look at the New Food Offerings at Oriole Park at Camden Yards
Levy will have offerings at traditional concession stands and food kiosks; provide the food at the SuperBook Bar & Restaurant; have a roaming dessert cart; and open B&O Markets where patrons can grab beers, sodas, and pretzels. There will also be a revamped Pepsi Picnic Perch.
SuperBook Bar & Restaurant Replacing Dempsey’s at Oriole Park at Camden Yards
SuperBook Bar & Restaurant will make its debut next week when the Baltimore Orioles host the New York Yankees on April 6th for the home opener at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The mobile sports betting lounge will take the place of Dempsey’s Brew Pub in the warehouse at 333 W. Camden St.
Events to Expect at CFG Bank Arena
The renovated CFG Bank Arena, which will reopen on April 7th for the Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band 2023 Tour, already has a busy stream of events booked. Following the approximately $250-million renovation of the arena by Oak View Group (OVG), a diverse schedule of events is planned for the Downtown Baltimore venue.
A Look at the Food Offerings at CFG Bank Arena
Group (OVG), the arena’s developer, hosted a media tour of the renovated arena yesterday and showed off the new food and beverage offerings available at the venue.
Photo Tour of the Renovated CFG Bank Arena
CFG Bank Arena, which has been under renovation since March of last year, will host its grand opening on April 7th for the Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band concert. Oak View Group (OVG), the arena’s developer, hosted a media tour of the renovated arena today.
