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RESTAURANT SCOOP: JORDON's STEAKHOUSE in ELLICOTT CITY CLOSES: Famed steak house owners, Jordan and Ivette Naftal open a new concept in Maple Lawn. Jordan Naftal writes-"Ivette & I decided to move our restaurant and rebrand, & expand it. Our new menu will have many prix fixe items, as well as items for the smaller appetites. 1/2 size plates were recently introduced in our Ellicott City location, and will now be featured in Maple Lawn. We hope to see you there." Well, count us in, Jordan-all the best to you both!
MIGUEL's RESTAURANT IN SILO POINT expects opening in early Fall. Chef Michael Marx opens new restaurant close to his other-RUB!
SUNDAY BRUNCH-HELEN'S GARDEN in CANTON offers great brunch location. Quiet, tasty and moderate. We also like ALE MARY's & One Eyes Mike's Grand Marnier Bar & Restaurant in FELLS POINT, Little HAVANA in Federal Hill, SPOON'S FEDERAL HILL, JIMMY's FELLS POINT, OREGON GRILLE in HUNT VALLEY and TARK's GRILL GREENSPRING STATION. Of course for more luxury try the buffet brunch @ alizee at The Colonnade or a more moderate, casual brunch @ NICK's FISH HOUSE on the Water even TABRIZI's has a lovely spread to feed the body and soul. Missed your favorites? Email me @ patti@citypeek.com
THE CAPITAL GRILLE Master Wine Tasting Event is one to check out. Now through August 23-sample Wines From South Africa and Napa Valley--11 rarely found gems, highly rated by Robert Parker, Wine Spectator and others. Swirl, sip and savor as many as you’d like. Our knowledgeable server guided us through our tasting with information about each wine and recommendations for food pairings suggested by the wine guru, in this case, Greg Eisenhart in Baltimore Capital Grille Steakhouse.
AREA MUSEUM PEEKS: But 1st-remember Baltimore convention and Vistors Bureau changes name from BACVA to VISIT Baltimore- www.vistibaltimore.org
"The Marriage of Art, Science & Philosophy" at AVAM! The American Visionary Art Museum's (CONGRATS on your Bergdorff GOODMAN NYC WINDOW FAME!)14th thematic art exhibition, "The Marriage of Art, Science, & Philosophy," closes on Sunday, September 6, 2009. This is your last chance to see pencil tip carvings by Dalton Ghetti; Dietlind Preiss's solar-powered sculptures; Seth Goldstein's Rube Goldbergesque "Cram Guy;" ink drawings by J.J. Cromer; Rose Rushbrooke's fractal quilts; expansive drawings by 112 year-old Frank Calloway; and myriad mixed-media works by these philosopher/scientist/artists!
The Walters Art Museum: Herman Maril Exhibit Ending Soon--Herman Maril is the quintessential Maryland painter of the mid-20 century. To commemorate his 100th birthday, the Walters is honoring him with the exhibition Herman Maril: An American Modernist. The exhibition will include 26 seascapes, landscapes and still-life works. A native of Baltimore, Maril attended the Maryland Institute College of Art and taught at the University of Maryland. He also lent artwork in 1982 to the very first Baltimore ! See Egyptian mummies, Renaissance suits of armor, Art Nouveau jewelry, Old Master paintings and more at the Walters Art Museum, where admission is always FREE! There’s always something new to discover at the Walters.
Port Discovery-Kid Museum in Baltimore-Only one week left! Make sure you see Port Discovery's visiting exhibit Chagall for Children, a one-of-a-kind interactive art exhibit based on the works of renowned painter Marc Chagall. Attention future Albert Einsteins and Marie Curies-Freaky Friday Science Labs with UMBI will be hosted at Port Discovery on special Fridays throughout the month! Check our calendar for dates.http://fozzie.missionmedia.net/portdiscovery/index.html#calendar Get WILD with Wildlife Adventures and Port Discovery for a fun-filled combination of live animals, fun props and audience volunteers where visitors can learn about how animals live! Check our calendar for dates.http://fozzie.missionmedia.net/portdiscovery/index.html#calendar
Baltimore LUXURY CONDO REAL ESTATE PEEK: HARBOR COURT BALTIMORE LUXURY CONDOMINIUM for SALE! Most beautiful penthouse apartment in Baltimore City. 3 bedroom suites, hotel amenities, convenient to MARC Train-BWI.Every window offers breathtaking views of Baltimore skyline, Baltimore Waterfront, Stadiums. $1,799,000 million. Almost 5,000 SF. Ann Neumann Long & Foster 410-583-4004
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OR YOU CAN WIN A DREAM HOME for $100: The Universal Peacemakers Foundation is holding The Great American Dream Home Raffle to help those at risk of home foreclosure. Enter to win a brand new, magnificent five-bedroom, five-and-a-half bathroom, custom estate home in Phoenix, Md. , valued at $1.6 million. Tickets are $100 & the drawing is October 15th. www.tgadreamhomeraffle.com
PRINCETON SPORTS writes: We are trying to hire a few full time employees. People with common sense that want to work in a fun cool store Contact Alan @ www.princeton sports.com
BALTIMORE: RESTAURANT WEEK in Baltimore has been extended until week’s end (who knows, maybe longer for some spots.)
MOVEABLE FEAST's DINING OUT FOR LIFE: September 17, 2009, CITYPEEK.com is proud to be a sponsor annually for this meaningful event. Thousands of people in the Greater Baltimore Metro Area participate in one of the most rewarding dining experiences of the year. Dining Out for Life event raising tens of thousands of dollars, thanks to the generosity of community-minded restaurants, sponsors, and those who dine out with their families and friends that day to help our neighbors in need.
By simply eating out at one of the participating restaurants, 20-50% percent of proceeds that day will go to help feed hundreds of men, women, and children right here in our community living with HIV/AIDS, and other life-challenging conditions such as breast cancer. Do you have a favorite restaurant you would like to see participate? Would you like to be a volunteer as a Restaurant Ambassador? Email us and we will get you the info. ceo@citypeek.com http://www.diningoutforlife.com/baltimore
August 27 DC Foodie Lover Lisa E. writes us: Summer Sayonara Wine Dinner at Sushi Damo-Enjoy a fabulous 7-course end of summer food & wine tasting at Sushi Damo. The tasting menu includes a fine selection of sashimi, Chef Takashi's special Mango Sensation and Blue Ocean rolls, and other delicacies along with a variety of excellent wines to pair with each course. Located in the newly developed Rockville Town Center, Sushi Damo offers the ultimate in cutting-edge Japanese cuisine. Executive Chef Takashi Okamura ran the kitchen at the renowned Japanese restaurant Makoto for over a decade, during which time he was chosen by Food & Wine Magazine as one America’s top sushi classicists. He's now running the show at Sushi Damo, adding a more modern and creative edge to his cuisine.
AUGUST 29-30-BLUES FESTIVAL--LINGANORE Wine CELLARS FESTIVAL at 5th largest winery on the East Coast. Taylor in New York is #1.
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