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GoFundMe Launched for Garden American Eatery Following ‘Smash-and-Grab’ ATM Theft
To help the Garden American Eatery, or the Garden Restaurant as it was known for many years, Riverside resident Larry Vogel and his wife Joanne started a GoFundMe to help the Lee family, who owns the restaurant and building.
‘Smash-and-Grab’ ATM Theft Occurred Overnight at ‘Garden American Eatery’ in Federal Hill
A “smash-and-grab” ATM theft occurred last night at approximately 321am at the Garden American Eatery at 1501 Light St. in Federal Hill.
Greek Restaurant ‘Yeeros’ Opens on Cross Street in Federal Hill
The Yeeros menu features appetizers and soups such as tzatziki, hummus, spanakopita, and Greek chicken soup. Meats at Yeeros include chicken gyro, pork gyro, lamb gyro, chicken souvlaki, pork souvlaki, lamb souvlaki, and bifteki. It also offers vegan proteins such as falafel, and vegan bifteki and keftedakia balls.
Today is Phubs Last Day at Cross Street Market
Vietnamese pho and banh mi restaurant Phubs announced today that it’s closing its two locations. Phubs opened at Cross Street Market in Federal Hill in 2019 and opened in Hanover, MD in 2014. Phub previously had a location in Wilmington, DE.
Trial By Fire Candle Co. Opens Production Space in Federal Hill
Trial by Fire was started by Federal Hill resident Mike Hoffman in April 2020. Hoffman has been the singing piano player at Ropewalk Tavern and its other locations at the beach since 2014.
Blowfish Poke Opens at Cross Street Market in Federal Hill
Blowfish Poke is owned by Na Yi and Jennie Kwon. Yi formerly owned two Hunan Taste locations and started the Jasmine Smoothie World and Bubble Tea franchise. Yi and Kwon took a trip to Hawaii to learn more about poke and Hawaiian food before launching Blowfish Poke
Limoncello and Papi Cuisine Named One of the ‘100 Best Restaurants for a Date in America’
Restaurant reservation website OpenTable and dating website Bumble teamed up to post a list of the ‘100 Best Restaurants for a Date in America in 2021.’ Locust Point’s Limoncello and South Baltimore’s Papi Cuisine made the list, and were the only two restaurants from Baltimore City selected.
Papi Cuisine Featured on NBC’s ‘TODAY All Day’
A recent episode of NBC’s ‘TODAY All Day’ spotlighted Maryland crab cuisine, including some Baltimore dining options. During the episode, host Al Roker covered Faidley’s of Lexington Market, the Black Jacks watermen, and South Baltimore’s Papi Cuisine.
Rice Crook Closes at Cross Street Market in Federal Hill
Korean rice bowl and steam bun stall Rice Crook has closed at Cross Street Market in Federal Hill. Rice Crook opened in 2019 and was the first to occupy its stall in the renovated Cross Street Market.
Detroit-Style Pizza Bar ‘Cross Street Public House’ Opens in Federal Hill
Detroit-style pizza is a deep dish, focaccia pizza cooked in blue steel pans. This style is known for its burnt cheese edges and sauce drizzled across the top. Cross Street Public House offers 8″x10″ pizzas including a Margherita, spicy pepperoni, Coney Island hot dog-inspired pizza, cheesesteak pizza, BBQ chicken pizza, s’mores pizza, and more.
Directional Changes Being Considered for Randall Street in South Baltimore
The South Baltimore Neighborhood Association (SBNA) is currently working with the Baltimore City Department of Transportation (DOT) to consider directional changes for Randall St. which currently runs one way westbound from Light St. to Race St.
Retail and Office Collective ‘Riverside’ Aims to Start Construction this Winter
A retail and office collective planned for 1900 Light St. is hoping to begin construction at the end of this year. The project, which is called Riverside, is a partnership between building owners Stephen and Cheryl Wilhide and development company Urban Pastoral Collective. The project team has applied for State and Federal tax credits and are awaiting approval before construction will begin.
Farm Store ‘Rooster + Hen’ Closes at Cross Street Market
Farm store Rooster + Hen has closed at Cross Street Market in Federal Hill. Rooster + Hen, which relocated from Catonsville to Federal Hill, was the first tenant to occupy the 1,800 sq. ft. enclosed space at the southeast corner of the renovated market
New Orleans-Inspired Restaurant ‘Nola’ Taking Over the Former Ryleigh’s Space
The menu will have a raw bar; chargrilled oysters, which Lasinski fell in love with after trips to New Orleans; crawfish and seafood boils; gumbo; jambalaya; crawfish etoufee; po boys; Cajun-style catfish; and many other Creole-style dishes.
Shareef’s Pizza & Pasta Opens on Light Street
Shareef’s Pizza & Pasta has opened at 1538 Light St. in Federal Hill. Shareef’s takes over a retail space that was home to Pizza Palace before it closed in the spring.
HomeSlyce Federal Hill Relocating to 2 East Wells
HomeSlyce is relocating its ‘Federal Hill’ location, but is only moving less than two blocks away. HomeSlyce, which is currently at 1741 Light St., will move in the next two months to the 2 East Wells apartment building. It will occupy the the 2,000 sq. ft. retail space that was last home to Baltimore Soup Company.
Nashville-Inspired Music Bar Coming to Cross Street in Federal Hill
PALM, which stands for Pretty Awesome Live Music, is opening at the former Social Pub at 25 E. Cross St. in Federal Hill. PALM will be a Nashville-inspired bar with southern food and live music most hours it’s open.
