CITYPEEK Scoop—Tell ‘em you heard it here: Congratulations to Federal Hill Main Street on a marvelous community-based food & fashion fundraiser. Saturday Feb 27. Neighbors and friends of 21230 rocked the Baltimore Museum of Industry enjoying bites from local restaurants Thanks to some of which were: Ryleigh's Oyster, Thai Arroy, Jon of Abbey Burger Bistro, Bill Tien, MATSURI JAPANESE, Jennifer, NO WAY JOSE, TAVERNA CORVINO After Party, Anna Maria, ANNA MARIA TRATTORIA, TENSO ARTISAN,
Left-Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, seen left with Jane SEEBOLD of Federal Hill Main Street & Patti Neumann, founder CITYPEEK.com. Thanks Madame Mayor for staying so long with your staffers to talk with the locals and to enjoy yourself.
Seen in crowd also: Patrick Morrow, BLUE GRASS Restaurant (opening any week now in South Baltimore!), AMY BURKE, PROFILES PR, MARK DENNIS, MAYOR's OFFICE, TOM ROWE, Visit Baltimore, KATE HENDRICKSON, PORT DISCOVERY MUSEUM, Sloane Brown-SOCIALISTA WRITER, MARTHA AMEREIHN, ANDREW HARRISON, neighborhood locals, SHANE, GREEN DOOR PROPERTIES, BERNARD KAYES, SPOONS COFFEEHOUSE, PAUL-MaGERKS, DAVE RATHER, MOTHER's BAR & GRILLE-(seen right with CITYPEEK Patti. )
Also seen chatted with BETH HAWKS, ZELDA ZEN & MONISHA PHILLIPS, PANDORA's BOX, Frieda, formally MOVIE TIME VIDEO, ANNA of BIG JIM'S DELI, HENRY, FENWICK MEATS in CROSS STREET and Jane "Red" Wehrle, Loopster creator and daughter, Ashley Spears, Jeannie Malkiewicz & husband, Barry Heyman & many neighbors and friends of the popular area.
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INSIDERS tell CITYPEEK that THE BRASS ELEPHANT, once one of Baltimore’s top hot spots for late night and special occasions in MT VERNON has been sold and is in a 120 day due-diligence period. More to come.
PORTER's PUB, once RANSOME'S (yup, same owner as MARIE LOUISE BISTRO now in MT VERNON) will reopen as PORTER's in Spring. KEVIN COOPER writes CITYPEEK exclusively that he and his partner are busy redesigning space, elegant menu, which is actually posted on door and is very excited to feed Federal Hill. They also just received their liquor license! Kevin was voted one of Baltimore's Best Bartenders while at his roost @ REGI's-the 'CHEERS BAR of FEDERAL Hill'.
We also are anxiously awaiting the opening of Baltimore's BLUE GRASS Restaurant (or is it BLUEGRASS Restaurant )in the location which housed THE VINE Liquor store and bar. Co-owner-chef, PATRICK MORROW (formally Ryleigh's) tells us, it wont be too much longer to wait. Shortly, 21230 will host 2 more terrific venues.
YOU GO GIRL!--watch for a new wagon hosting fresh MEALS ON WHEELS--Welcome to Baltimore JUANUA Burrito Wagon. http://juanaburrito.com/ Freshly wrapped burritos to hit the pavements in the next month planning via website says opening end of March or April. With the great success of the KOOPERS GOURMET BURGER WAGON, another such concept should do well. Follow our tweets to catch locations and follow @@juanaburrito note-- @citypeekbalt AND @citypeekpatti will be on your tail, YUM! Thanks to Diane.
Fan of Belly Dancing, need a Belly Dancing Instructor? Check out CAZBAR Authentic Turkish Taverna every Friday 9pm & Saturday 10 pm. CAZBAR is open daily lunch & dinner.
Dangerously Delicious Pies will be filming a segment for the FOOD NETWORK next week at POWER PLANT LIVE! Congrats to Rod Henry, the Pie Man on all of your success.Recently Rod opened up a pie shp in DC at 1339 H Street, NW. www.dangerouspies.com. Stop in to the Federal Hill location, the street whiffs of DEEEE-lish-- We recommend the Baltimore 'aka Berger' Bomb! Rodney has been on the Food Network before competing against Paula Deen--Savory Chicken Pie vs Savory Fried Chicken Pie (Paula's choice, but of course).
J.JILL has reopened in Village of Cross Keys after closing along with steep, deep discounts last year. While you are there, stay for an unexpected foodie surprise and eat at Radisson Baltimore's Crossroads. The new executive chef and wine list helped compiled by Sandy Navarro, The Wine Jester, will pleasantly surprise you! Radisson writes CITYPEEK: "Chef David Marion joins Crossroads Restaurant in the Radisson Hotel with a passion for cooking and a culinary style that supports the restaurant’s farm-to-table menu which was introduced last fall."
Alizee bistro & wine bar in the Inn at the Colonnade—now offers half-price burger night! 50% off burgers offered every last Sunday of every month!Thank you Chef Chrisitan Delutis! We hope your special wine dinner with Al Spoler of 'Cellar Notes' was spectacular.
Fuddrucker’s of Pikesville loss is SUBURBAN HOUSE gain. SUBURBAN HOUSE The neighborhood institution to open soon in Pomona Square. Get ready for some of the best matzoh ball soup and other Jewish deli style and local Baltimore specialties like Berger cookies and original chocolate top cookies. Suburban House had to close suddenly last year after a terrible fire. Those in 21208 area are thrilled at this news!
Also in Pikesville: Seven Mile Market is moving into the Safeway store around the corner on Reisterstown Rd. Pikesville's only kosher market , Seven Mile Market, known nationally, is expanding tremendously in an area surrounded by those who relish the thought of getting food prepared to their liking and needs. Although moving from Seven Mile Lane, we hope the name will remain the same.
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