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South Baltimore Now Podcast: Baba’s Owner Farid Salloum

South Baltimore Now Podcast: Baba’s Owner Farid Salloum

On this episode of South Baltimore Now, Nate Carper interviews Baba’s Mediterranean Kitchen owner Farid Salloum. Salloum discusses his journey in food and starting Baba’s, his decision to close his restaurant after 14 years, his new cookbook, and his love for South Baltimore where he lives and works. 

| May 9, 2023 | 0 Comments
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South Baltimore Now Podcast: Interview with Wine Importer and Documentary Subject Russ Lorber

South Baltimore Now Podcast: Interview with Wine Importer and Documentary Subject Russ Lorber

On this episode of South Baltimore Now, Kevin Lynch interviews South Baltimore resident Russ Lorber who started a wine importing company called Wide Roots. Lorber is also the subject of an upcoming documentary called Wine Hunter which follows his life-changing decision to get into wine importing.

| April 24, 2023 | 0 Comments
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Podcast: Interview with Sheriff Candidate and SoBo Resident Sam Cogen

Podcast: Interview with Sheriff Candidate and SoBo Resident Sam Cogen

On this episode of the Listen Up South Baltimore podcast, Kevin interviews Sam Cogen. Cogen is a candidate for Baltimore City Sheriff, the president of South Baltimore Neighborhood Association, and a board member of Federal Hill Main Street and South Baltimore Gateway Partnership.

| July 14, 2022 | 0 Comments
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TWISB Podcast: Celebrating 10 Years for SouthBMore.com

TWISB Podcast: Celebrating 10 Years for SouthBMore.com

It’s SouthBMore.com’s 10-year anniversary! Nate talks with Kevin about how he launched the site, some of the biggest stories of the last 10 years, the business model of running a local news website, and a new reader revenue initiative to help grow SouthBMore.com.

| February 9, 2022 | 0 Comments
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Pubcast Podcast: Shotti’s Point Owner Kristie Bukowski

Pubcast Podcast: Shotti’s Point Owner Kristie Bukowski

The second episode of PUBCAST features an interview with Shotti’s Point owner Kristie Bukowski. Kristie and the host talk about South Baltimore, the history of the the building, and what makes Shotti’s Point unique

| February 3, 2022 | 0 Comments
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PUBCAST Podcast: Barracudas Owner Billy Hughes

PUBCAST Podcast: Barracudas Owner Billy Hughes

The first episode of PUBCAST features an interview with Barracudas Owner Billy Hughes and General Manager Samantha Stinchcomb. Spiccia, Hughes, and Stinchcomb discuss drinks, food, the 4th of July fire, and future plans for the restaurant.

| January 19, 2022 | 0 Comments
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TWISB Podcast: 2021 in Review

TWISB Podcast: 2021 in Review

On Episode 19 of This Week in South Baltimore Nate and Kevin take look back at 2021 in South Baltimore. The biggest stories were South Baltimore getting back to business with many new business openings including five new restaurants on Cross Street, changes at Cross Street Market, and new lineup at McHenry Row, plus we run down every new retail business in the area. We discuss the emergence of Port Covington with several stakeholders involved, the entertainment development planned around the casino, and additional real estate developments that have move forward over the past year.

| December 22, 2021 | 0 Comments
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TWISB Podcast: Discussing the New Rash Field with Laurie Schwartz of Waterfront Partnership

TWISB Podcast: Discussing the New Rash Field with Laurie Schwartz of Waterfront Partnership

On Episode 18 of This Week in South Baltimore, Kevin interviews Waterfront Partnership President Laurie Schwartz. Waterfront Partnership recently opened phase one of the Rash Field redevelopment, a project that added a skatepark, playgrounds, an overlook, cafe space, and green spaces. Laurie discusses the coming phase two of the project, the future of the Harborplace pavilions, and other projects around the Inner Harbor.

| December 8, 2021 | 0 Comments
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TWISB Podcast: Talking Baltimore Food with EatmoreBaltimore’s Chris Franzoni

TWISB Podcast: Talking Baltimore Food with EatmoreBaltimore’s Chris Franzoni

On Episode 17 of This Week in South Baltimore, Nate and Kevin talk with EatmoreBaltimore’s Eater-in-Chief Chris Franzoni. Chris has a popular Instagram page with more than 103,000 followers that focuses on Baltimore dining. The trio discusses great plates from around the area, trends in the dining scene, what Baltimore is missing, how Baltimore fares as a dining destination, the current challenges of owning a restaurant, and the remaking of Cross Street.

| October 25, 2021 | 0 Comments
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TWISB Episode 16: Discussing the Port Covington Project with Weller Development Partner Steve Siegel

TWISB Episode 16: Discussing the Port Covington Project with Weller Development Partner Steve Siegel

On Episode 16 of This Week in South Baltimore, Kevin interviews Weller Development Partner Steve Siegel to get in-depth on the Port Covington Development. This project is described as the largest urban redevelopment project in the country and there are currently five new buildings under construction. Listen to hear all about the project that is reimagining a South Baltimore neighborhood.

| September 3, 2021 | 0 Comments
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TWISB Episode 15: Discussing New Restaurants, Local Business News, and Real Estate Investments

TWISB Episode 15: Discussing New Restaurants, Local Business News, and Real Estate Investments

On Episode 14 of This Week in South Baltimore, Kevin and Nate discuss new COVID-19 mandates; new restaurants that have opened in South Baltimore adding barbecue, Mexican food, and southern cuisine; local business news including a new gym, new dog training studio, and a change of ownership at Federal Hill Ace Hardware; and real estate investments that include park improvements, new townhomes, and a theatre project.

| August 6, 2021 | 0 Comments
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TWISB Podcast Episode 14: Discussing Real Estate Development and New Restaurants in South Baltimore

TWISB Podcast Episode 14: Discussing Real Estate Development and New Restaurants in South Baltimore

On Episode 14 of This Week in South Baltimore, Kevin and Nate discuss all the development projects around South Baltimore including One Westport, Port Covington, Baltimore Arena, and Banner Row Townhomes. They also cover restaurant news including the new Hammerjacks concept, No Way Rose from Ashish Alfred, new businesses at Cross Street Market, vegan restaurants for the Inner Harbor, and changes at Sagamore Spirit.

| June 29, 2021 | 0 Comments
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TWISB Podcast Episode 13: Discussing the Hot South Baltimore Real Estate Market with Local Realtors

TWISB Podcast Episode 13: Discussing the Hot South Baltimore Real Estate Market with Local Realtors

On Episode 13 of This Week in South Baltimore, Kevin and Nate are joined by Jody Buck and Jim Gunsiorowski of the Key Group of Cummings & Co. Realtors. The market in South Baltimore, like many areas around the country, is red hot and Buck and Gunsiorowski give insight on the factors that led to this. We also discuss the most sought after areas in South Baltimore, where the influx of buyers are coming from, and if the market can sustain this momentum.

| June 11, 2021 | 0 Comments
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TWISB Podcast, Episode 12: Discussing Big Real Estate News with Local Brokers

TWISB Podcast, Episode 12: Discussing Big Real Estate News with Local Brokers

On Episode 12 of This Week in South Baltimore, Kevin interviews local commercial real estate professionals Jim Chivers and Mike Gioioso to get their take on recent big news stories in the South Baltimore real estate market. This includes Under Armour’s decision to fully move to Port Covington by 2025, the future of Tide Point and Locust Point without Under Armour, the impact State offices could bring to Downtown, how to fix Harborplace, and local trends in the retail and industrial markets during the COVID-19 pandemic.

| April 30, 2021 | 0 Comments
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TWISB Podcast, Episode 11: Discussing Restaurants and Real Estate Development in South Baltimore

TWISB Podcast, Episode 11: Discussing Restaurants and Real Estate Development in South Baltimore

On Episode 11 of This Week in South Baltimore, Nate and Kevin discuss a ton of real estate development news, including the start of vertical construction in Port Covington, a big new tenant for Pigtown, and a large townhome development in Westport. They also discuss a lot of restaurant news, including closings and openings, dining options coming soon, and a new water cruise.

| March 26, 2021 | 0 Comments
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TWISB Podcast, Episode 10: Discussing the Restaurant Industry During COVID-19 with Dave Rather of Mother’s

TWISB Podcast, Episode 10: Discussing the Restaurant Industry During COVID-19 with Dave Rather of Mother’s

On Episode 10 of This Week in South Baltimore, Nate and Kevin chat with Mother’s Federal Hill Grille owner Dave Rather about the 24-year history of his popular restaurant, how restaurants are handling COVID-19 and recent setbacks in the city, and his plans for the future.

| February 15, 2021 | 0 Comments
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TWISB Podcast, Episode 9: Development Around the Middle Branch

TWISB Podcast, Episode 9: Development Around the Middle Branch

On Episode 8 of This Week in South Baltimore, Nate and Kevin discuss the reopening of restaurant dining in Baltimore and take a deep dive into all the new development news around the Middle Branch, including the restart of Port Covington, the new master plan for Westport, and the start of work at the Warner Street District which will bring a Topgolf to South Baltimore. They also discuss industrial investments in Curtis Bay and Carroll-Camden Industrial Area.

| January 22, 2021 | 0 Comments
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