Riverside

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.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty Closes South Baltimore Office
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty has closed its 6,600 sq. ft. brokerage at Southside Marketplace in Riverside/Locust Point after its lease ended at end of 2022. The company plans to open another office in the area.

Five Below to Open in the Former Walgreens Space at Southside Marketplace
Last year it was announced that Five Below would open at Southside Marketplace in Riverside/Locust Point, but a location was never disclosed by shopping center owner Regency Centers. But, now its official: Five Below will be replacing the recently-closed 9,200 sq. ft. Walgreens as Five Below is listed on Regency Centers’ website in Walgreens’ former Suite 26.

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.

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!

Sobo Dominators Soccer Teams Win U9 and U10 Fallston Cup
Following the South Baltimore Youth Soccer League (SBYSL) season, a group of local dads put together two teams, called the “Sobo Dominators,” to compete in the Fallston Cup. The Sobo Dominators U9 and U10 teams both won Fallston Cup titles.

70-Unit Apartment Building Proposed for Key Highway
Federal Hill’s Southern Land Company is planning a 70-unit apartment building at 1302 Key Hwy. in Riverside/Key Highway. The property, which was formerly a gas station from the 1930s until 1993, is currently being used as an industrial garage as well as the home to the On Brazilian Time food truck.

Photo Tour of the New Giant at Southside Marketplace in South Baltimore
The new Giant has a full-service meat and seafood department; a large produce department; house-smoked rotisserie chicken, brisket, and pulled pork; prepared foods such sushi, flatbread pizzas, paninis, quesadilla, and fried chicken; a deli with Boars Head meats; a cheese shop; a bakery with breads and sweets; a floral department; a local vendors aisle; and a large selection of dry and perishable foods.

Mindpub Cafe in Riverside Adding a Liquor License
A liquor license will soon return to 554 E. Fort Ave. in Riverside as Mindpub Cafe is adding a new Class B Beer, Wine, and Liquor license. Mindpub co-owner Todd Marks expects the license to be activated by the end of the year.

Giant to Open This Friday at Southside Marketplace
Giant Food will open its 44,264 sq. ft. store at Southside Marketplace in Locust Point/Riverside this Friday. Giant fills a space vacated by Shoppers which closed in May.

Thomas Johnson Elementary Middle School Fall Festival This Saturday
Please join us for the 14th Annual Fall Festival!! Enjoy a day of fun, food and games for the whole family. Come home with local treasures from our amazing silent auction! As always, all proceeds go directly to support the students of Thomas Johnson!

Walgreens Closing at Southside Marketplace in Locust Point
The Walgreens at Southside Marketplace in Locust Point/Riverside will close on on November 15th. The 9,200 sq. ft. location was formerly a Rite Aid, but became a Walgreens in 2019 after Walgreens purchased 1,932 Rite Aid stores in previous years.

Mike Rowe Posts About Barfly’s on Facebook
Celebrity Mike Rowe mentioned South Baltimore businesses to his following of 6 million on Facebook again. This time he gave a shout out to Barfly’s in Riverside and its use of Rowe’s new Knobel Tennessee Whiskey.

The Local Oyster Now Open on Fort Avenue
The Local Oyster, a seafood bar at Mount Vernon Marketplace, opened a second location last month at 838 E. Fort Ave. in Riverside/Locust Point. The two-story, 3,800 sq. ft. building was the former home of Rallo’s Restaurant and Big Matty’s Diner, but has been vacant since 2015.

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.

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.