Riverside
Great Plates of Late Around South Baltimore
Birria tacos and Jamaican food in Brooklyn, brunch in Riverside, and Italian food in Federal Hill.
Riverside Pool and Other Baltimore City Pools Open this Weekend
Park Pools (Druid Hill, Cherry Hill Splash, Lake Clifton, Patterson, Riverside and Roosevelt Park) will open and operate on a Saturday-Sunday/weekend schedule. Pools will also open for Memorial Day Weekend, Saturday, May 27-29 from 11AM-3PM and 4PM-8PM.
‘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 Little League Parade Featured on WJZ TV
The 66th annual South Baltimore Little League Parade was featured in a WJZ TV segment on Wednesday night. WJZ Sports Director Mark Viviano captured footage of the parade and games, as well as interviewed some of the players and coaches.
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.”
Riverside Park Gazebo Renovations Underway
This project funded by South Baltimore Gateway Partnership will result in a new roof, woodwork and ironwork repairs, and a fresh coat of paint.
Riverside Home Honored for 100 Years of Same Family Ownership
The Baltimore Centennial Homes project, developed in collaboration between Baltimore Heritage and City Councilman James Kraft, recognizes families that have been in the same house for 100 years or more.
New York’s ‘Bob’s Pizza Tour’ Launches in Baltimore
Bob’s Pizza Tour, a pizza tour company that started in New York City in 2019, is now doing tours in Baltimore. Bob Hanlon, founder of Bob’s Pizza Tour, relocated to Baltimore last year and spent recent months getting more familiar with the pizza scene in Baltimore.
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.
