Ridgely’s Delight
New Playing Surface Added at Oriole Park at Camden Yards
For the first time in 20 years, there is a new playing surface at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The team completely removed five inches of the previous surface which included sand and Kentucky Blue Grass and replaced it with new sand and Blue Grass from Tuckahoe Turf Farms in New Jersey.
A Look at the New Team Store at Oriole Park at Camden Yards
The new store includes a large and eclectic selection of hats along with jerseys, t-shirts, toys, baseball gear, and the Orioles homerun chain.
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.
Sliders Bar & Grille Sold to Alliance Restaurant Group
The Alliance Restaurant Group added to its portfolio last month by purchasing Sliders Bar & Grille at 504 Washington Blvd. in Ridgely’s Delight. The 4,300 sq. ft. sports bar, which is a popular pregame spot for Baltimore Orioles games, has been open across the street from Oriole Park at Camden Yards for almost 30 years. It goes by the tagline “771 feet away from home plate.”
Maryland Bill Laying Groundwork for Up to $1.2 Billion in Baltimore Stadium Upgrades Passes Overwhelmingly
A bill called HB896 that lays the groundwork for up to $1.2 billion in future renovations at Camden Yards Sports Complex stadiums Oriole Park at Camden Yards and M&T Bank Stadium was passed by an overwhelming vote.
Jimmy’s Famous Seafood to Have a Location Inside Oriole Park at Camden Yards
Dundalk’s Jimmy’s Famous Seafood announced last week it will have a fixed location inside Oriole Park at Camden Yards for the upcoming Orioles season. The company will take over a concession stand near the Section 72 concourse on the lower deck in left field.
Orioles Home Opener Now on April 11th
The Orioles will now kick off the regular season on Friday, April 8th as part of a three-game series in Florida versus the Tampa Bay Rays. The Orioles will then begin a six-game homestead against the Milwaukee Brewers and New York Yankees.
Paul McCartney to Perform at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in June
The Orioles today announced that legendary singer-songwriter PAUL McCARTNEY will perform the second-ever major concert at Camden Yards on Sunday, June 12, as part of his 2022 GOT BACK tour.
Left Field Dimensions Changing at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Additional Renovations Being Considered
The Baltimore Sun is reporting the Orioles are underway on a project to alter the left field dimensions at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. With its reputation as a hitters park, the team is hoping to keep more balls in the yard by moving the left field wall back and raising its height.
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.
Zahlco Starts Construction Tomorrow on Second Pratt Street Apartment Building
Zahlco Development will start construction on its second apartment building on the 700 block of W. Pratt St. in Ridgely’s Delight tomorrow. This will be a 35-unit, “all-inclusive” building at 733 to 737 W. Pratt St. The company is nearing completion on a 54-unit apartment building next door at 719 to 725 W. Pratt St.
Director Emeritus of The Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum Wins International Award
The Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum’s Director Emeritus Mike Gibbons is the recipient of the W.R. “Bill” Schroeder Award, presented by the International Sports Heritage Association (ISHA).
2020 Census: South Baltimore Peninsula Gains 4,071 Residents, Baltimore City Loses 27,471 Residents
While Baltimore City continues to lose population, the South Baltimore Peninsula continues to buck the trend with significant population gains. Baltimore City has lost 27,471 residents since 2010, but the South Baltimore Peninsula has gained 4,071 residents in the past decade, according the 2020 Census.
South Baltimore Development Photo Tour
There is a lot of construction taking place in South Baltimore, so here is a photo tour of all the real estate developments in the area.
Fast-Casual Mediterranean Restaurant Pitamore Opens in Ridgely’s Delight
Fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant Pitamore opened yesterday at 519 W. Pratt St. in Ridgely’s Delight. This is the second location for Pitamore, which got its start in 2017 at 30 Light St. Downtown. The Ridgely’s Delight location is in The Greenhouse Apartments building fronting Greene St.
