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Great Plates of Late Around South Baltimore
Looking for some great dishes to get around South Baltimore? Here are a few recent favorites which include two pizzas in Riverside, Pit Beef in Federal Hill, fried chicken in Federal Hill, and snowballs in Locust Point.
ForwardPMX Opens an Office at Stadium Square
“Global brand performance agency” ForwardPMX has opened a 3,945 sq. ft. office at the 145 W. Ostend St. office building in South Baltimore’s Stadium Square development. In December, ForwardPMX acquired Baltimore-based The Search Agency, which previously had a smaller office in the Harbor Court building in Otterbein/Inner Harbor.
Riverside Taphouse Opens on Light Street
Riverside Taphouse opened recently at 1542 Light St. in Riverside/South Baltimore. It was in a soft opening for the last two months doing carry-out, but its menu and bar has been at full operation in the last couple of weeks with some indoor and outdoor seating.
Atlas Restaurant Group Breaks Ground on Seafood Concepts at Cross Street Market
Atlas Restaurant Group announced today the company’s two concepts at Cross Street Market—Watershed and Atlas Fish Market—are now under construction. Watershed is a Maryland seafood restaurant taking over the 5,200 sq. ft. space on the west side of the market that was once Nick’s Inner Harbor Seafood. Atlas Fish Market will be an adjacent oyster bar and retail seafood market situated across the interior walkway from Pizza di Joey.
SoBo Spotlight Podcast: Discussing Expanded Outdoor Seating and Street Closures with Federal Hill Main Street
In the first episode of SoBo Spotlight, a podcast featuring interviews with people in South Baltimore, Nate and Kevin talk with Federal Hill Main Street Executive Director Cathy Rosenbaum (taped last Friday). She discusses Federal Hill’s large expansion of outdoor seating that includes the closure of the north side of the unit block of E. Cross St. and parklet outdoor dining areas in place of street parking. She also talks about the work of the business community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Book Escape Relocating to Charles Street in Federal Hill
Today on Facebook, The Book Escape announced it is moving, but only a few blocks away. The bookstore, which has been in Federal Hill for 17 years, is relocating from 805 Light St. to 925 S. Charles St.
New Outdoor Dining in Federal Hill, Including a Partially-Closed Cross Street
As regulations during the COVID-19 pandemic have led to an increased demand for outdoor dining, Federal Hill has rolled out a lot of new spaces for patrons to dine al fresco. In the last couple of weeks the north side of the unit block of E. Cross St. has been closed to vehicular traffic for expanded outdoor dining, and parklets, which are outdoor dining spaces in place of on-street parking, have been added to Cross St., Charles St., and Light St.
City Pools to Reopen on July 13th With New Guidelines
“We are excited to welcome you back to our pools! Due to COVID-19, pool service will look a little different this summer. We’ve made changes including; FREE admission, revised hours, reduced capacity, new health guidelines, code red days and a new registration process.”
Cross Street Market to Reopen on Thursday
Baltimore restaurants, malls, and casinos were allowed to open at 50 percent capacity as of last Friday as Baltimore City entered Stage Two of the State of Maryland’s “Roadmap to Recovery.’ Federal Hill’s Cross Street Market, which has been open for curbside and carryout window service during the COVID-19 pandemic, will allow customers back inside starting this Thursday at 11am.
Baltimore City Recreation & Parks to Make Announcement on Pools This Week
Baltimore City has entered Stage Two of the State of Maryland’s ‘Roadmap to Recovery’ from the COVID-19 pandemic. Stage Two allows pools to open at 50 percent capacity. While some private pools in the city have already opened, the public pools in the city have not yet opened.
The Latin Spot Grill Coming Soon to Federal Hill
The Latin Spot Grill will be opening at the former home at Zuzu’s at 1136 S. Charles St. in Federal Hill. The restaurant is a concept from Arnoldo Ulloa who has owned a catering business called Don Julio’s Kitchen for 12 years. He also owns food trucks and has a restaurant construction company called CA Restaurant Services.
Orangetheory Fitness to Open at Hanover Cross Street in Stadium Square
The Hanover Company announced its first retail tenant for Hanover Cross Street as Orangetheory Fitness recently signed a 3,600 sq. ft. first-floor lease at the apartment building. Hanover Cross Street is located at 101 W. Cross St. and is part of the $300+ million Stadium Square mixed-used development in the South Baltimore and Sharp-Leadenhall neighborhoods adjacent to Federal Hill.
Couple Walks 50 Miles Covering Every Residential Block of the South Baltimore Peninsula
With the current COVID-19 pandemic eliminating Kyle and Rose W.’s commutes to work, they decided to use the extra free time to get some exercise and walk every single residential block of the South Baltimore Peninsula. The Federal Hill residents, along with their dog Brooklyn, accomplished their goal in about 10 to 12 trips, racking up 50.76 miles in the process.
Sleep Apnea Treatment Company AWAYK Health Relocating from Laurel to the Parker Metal Building
AWAYK Health, a company engaged in treating patients dealing with sleep apnea, is relocating its headquarters from Laurel, MD to the Parker Metal Building at 333 W. Ostend St. in Stadium Area. AWAYK Health will move its approximately 10 employees into a 2,250 sq. ft. space on the first floor.
Cross Street Farmers’ Market to Open on May 16th
Today, Caves Valley Partners (CVP) and CANAdev announced the 2020 season of the Cross Street Farmers’ Market will kick off on Saturday, May 16th. The farmers’ market will run every Saturday from 9am to 12pm through October 24th, with the exception of July 4th and September 5th.
New Federal Hill Thrift Shop ‘Espirt de Couture’ Will Donate Profits to Veteran Organizations
Espirt de Couture, a new thrift shop that will benefit veteran organizations, is opening at 1126 S. Charles St. in Federal Hill. Espirt de Couture has taken over an approximately 700 sq. ft. space that was formerly Hello Addie Boutique.
Charles Street in Federal Hill Repaved as Gas Line Work is Completed
The Federal Hill Business District has been hampered for the last year plus as gas line replacement construction by BGE has been underway on Charles St. However, this large construction site in the middle of the street which has caused detours and road closures, is now wrapping up and the street was repaved this week.
