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CHEERS to 2009! CITYPEEK has been busy, revamping-yup, even in this economy we reinvested money and redesigned. We have a lot to update you on. First, you can now review your favorite spots in town. CITYPEEK shows you a sampling of not EVERYthing, but some of the local FAVORITES in town. We offer a reliable glance and do the testing legwork for you. Review and tell us what you think. Forward to friends and colleagues.
What's IN: FACEBOOK = join our facebook group CITYPEEK Twitter = CITYPEEK WHAT's Out AOL AIM -no one uses it. IN FACEBOOK! How cool is it that Baltimore's Best Realtor- my mom is on! name: Ann Neumann Libov
NOW try booking the next hotel you visit with us-no fees-use a local-same offerings as orbitz, expedia, etc..! Some the local CITYPEEK say even better rates: Local Hotels, national hotels and even worldwide hotels, discount and luxury hotel deals!
Restaurants News
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SCOOP!: BOOK now:BALTIMORE RESTAURANT WEEK: Fri., Jan 23-Feb 1 Click link below and reserve asap: forward to friends. http://www.opentable.com/promo.aspx?m=18&ref=1240&pid=200&ref=1081
PHILADELPHIA RESTAURANT WEEK & ALEXANDRIA is in January @ http://www.opentable.com/home.aspx?ref=1081
Also Annapolis Restaurant Week so hurry, click above and reserve online, free, real-time now so you can get your favorite deal.
IN: BALTIMORE RESTAURANT WEEK January 23-Feb 1 BOOK Your Favorite place HERE
PHILADELPHIA RESTAURANT WEEK: Jan 25-20 http://www.opentable.com/promo.aspx?m=13&pid=95&ref=1081
IN: Our new president of the USA BARRACK OBAMA
FEAST at 4 East NEW MENU serving champagne with every meal celebrating the Inaugural. Recently, many enjoyed a fabulous French Wine Dinner on January 21-hosted by Women Wine & Dine, FEAST & Spirits of Mt Vernon.
FEB 5-12 All Lebanese Taverna Restaurants from Baltimore-DC will have special meals celebrating Abe Lincoln's bday (also same as CITYPEEK Patti's) http://www.lebanesetaverna.com
IN: MISS SHIRLEY'S newest location at 750 W. Pratt Street, home of Constellation Energy and my pal, Beth Pearlman, technology & hr guru.
NEWLY TRIED/OLD BRUCH SPOT: RALLO's on Fort Avenue-MUST MUST get the raisin toast!
OPENINGS:
IN: VILLAGE Square CAFE in Cross Keys Review just in by Millie Caplan, CITYPEEK Food Critic : With Shawn A. Lagergren at the helm, this stylish cafe has quietly opened for breakfast and lunch daily. A palette of soft tones has created an understated background for what is important-the food! With a liqueur license, herbal teas, fabulous coffees, and a helpful wait staff, it is easy to respond to good food when the setting is so comfortable. Challah french toast, buttermilk choc. chip flapjacks, Roland Park omelet, Cobb salad (to perfection) , pizzas, sandwiches on incredible breads,yummy brownies and a kids menu , it is no wonder that the long awaited Village Cafe is already packed with merchants and neighbors. www.villagesquarecafe.com
ABBEY BURGER BISTRO- Federal off of Cross Street where Sky Lounge and former Alley-oops for oldies to S Bmore--build your own burger, get a clip board and go to town. Choose from lamb, bison, chicken, shroom, add toppings from fried egg, avacado to fois gras. Affordable fun and low key. We love it. The ABBEY is just what the recession ordered. http://www.abbeyburgerbistro.com
IN: Frank and Nic's West End Grill is now open at 511 W. Pratt St at the Zenith Apartments. Open daily for lunch and dinner, enjoy innovative American cuisine with an extensive wine list. http://www.opentable.com/single.aspx?rid=26005&ref=1081
Recently popped into a friend of the above, TAPS BAR & RESTAURANT (pub food) in FEDERAL HILL. Met owner Jeff Landow & I knew he looked familiar, he used to be at Mad River Bar & Grille as was his friend/owner Frank of Frank n Nic's. Taps Bartender Scott Sipes comes from great hospitality bloos as his mom has been a Hyatt Hotelier her career. Good luck all.
One more tidbit, sorta different to share, REGI's American Bistro renovated their laides room and it is somewhat impressive for a traditional bar/restaurant "powder room! Nice job Sherri and Alan! lmost as nice as the large, impressive, sexy bathroom at The Red Maple! ;-)
IN: MOBIL TRAVEL GUIDE AWARDS: Baltimore's Charleston Group-Cindy Wolf's CHARLESTON RECEIVES 4 STARS!!!! Way to put Baltimore on the map.
IN: PF CHANG's , CHEESECAKE FACTORY, LOUIS VUITTON, BURBERRY & POTTERY BARN in TOWSON TOWN CENTER OUT: RAINFOREST CAFE, FILENE's Basement (but staying in downtown location!)
IN: ANNIVERSARY January 2009 Da Mimmo celebrates being in business for 25 years:Sunday, January 11, 2009 Da Mimmo rolled back the hands of time and use the original menu and prices from 1984. Mary Ann wore the original dress she wore on opening day, January 11, 1984
~Wednesday, January 21st-Veal Chop Night-Usually priced $45- Signature Dish will $30 total for 3-course during restaurant week-book on link above..
Phi Bistro will open in February at the new boutique style Hotel Indigo at 207 E. Redwood St. The 125-seat restaurant will offer breakfast, lunch, and dinner, there will also be a lounge area and decadent desserts offered.
SULLIVAN's STEAKHOUSE (yup Baltimore will know have 12!!! in the downtown area) to open in Verizon bldg soon. Now taking job applications.Who is the GM? Email us @ Mailto:ceo@citypeek.com
Ledo's Pizza is coming to Pikesville. Look for the new Ledo's to open on Old Court Road.
Stores:
OUT: Holly G Ladies Boutique in Federal Hill--now hosting big weekend sales thru Jan 18. Gwendy & Jessica will stay in their Mt Washington location.
IN: Amanda AustinInteriors next door to Cork's on S. Charles St 410-227-2007. She has style, class, and an enormous spread in this month's PAPER DOLL Magazine. Congrats my friends!
OUT: OCTAVIA Women's Boutique of Pikesville
IN VASARRI Women's Boutique-on Reisterstown Road in Pikesville.
IN: TRUE BALANCE STUDIO in Inn at the Colonnade.Call Ali True for personal fitness plans and training sessions.
REAL ESTATE:
IN SILO POINT Condos http://www.silopoint.com in Locust Point by Turner Development who say: "Silo Point Grand Opening!!! 24 stories of steel, glass and soul. Move in now."
OUT: FOUR SEASONS Condos in HARBOR EAST --at least for a year. 4 SEASONS Hotel, still slated to open late 2010
More EVENTS of NOTE:
Feb. 5 A Chocolate Affair--chocoholics alert-NO TO BE MISSED-M&T Bank Stadium. http://chocolateaffair.org/
Feb 8 Everhart Animal Hospital is celebrating its 2nd anniversary in its new location. 1-4 pm 410-355-3131 https://www.citypeek.com/baltimore/event/everhart-animal-hospital-open-house
Feb 12-Baltimore Show-Some-Love hip happy hour Lebanese Taverna. $25 to benefit Leukemia & Lymphoma Man & Women of the Year Only 250 tix and plans to sell-out. Special ABSOLUT cocktails made to order. https://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/event.php?eid=53749274152
Thurs, Feb. 19 7:30 pm-Meyerhoff Symphony Hall -An Evening with Emmylou Harris and Patty Griffin with special guest Buddy Miller presented by MammoJam www.ticketmaster.com/even/1500416AC672A294?artistid=732792&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=2
Find many more events like CELL-A-BRATE, Disney on Ice, Museum openings on our city events pages.
MUSEUM & SYMPHONY GOES TO THE CIRCUS Feb. 22 –May 17, 2009 BALTIMORE MUSEUM of Art-A Circus Family: Picasso to Léger.At the turn of the 20C, the daring feats, exotic acts, and spectacular attractions of the circus stirred the imagination of artists such as Pablo Picasso, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, and Fernand Léger. The BMA presents a colorful exhibition of more than 80 circus-inspired prints, drawings, paintings and books by some of Europe’s greatest artists. www.artbma.org
BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA-BSO SuperPops: Cirque de la Symphonie -February 5–8, 2009 Classically Kids: Cirque de la Symphonie http://www.bsomusic.org February 7, 2009-Feb 5 concert is performed at the Music Center in Strathmore, N. Bethesda
ON THE MOVE: PARTY PLUS has a brand new location at 711 Ordnance Road and has combined its warehouse operations and showroom center to better service clients in the Baltimore/Washington area. To celebrate this Grand Re-Opening, Party Plus will be offering customers 20% off of their entire rental order for any event between now and April 1, 2009. Party Plus, Maryland’s premier party supplier, was established in 1986 as a wholly owned subsidiary of a national manufacturer, The Stanley Works. In 1994, the company was bought and is now a privately owned and franchised Tent and Special Event Rental Company. Party Plus provides everything from party tents, canopies, tables, chairs, linens, dance floors, staging, lighting, AV & sound, to Inflatable Rides, Carnival Games & Concession Equipment. www.TENTING.com or 1-800-TENTING.
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Cheers & Happy 2009!
Patti Neumann,Founder/CEO
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