Lots of news to report-some food-some condos-some just interesting info. Because of the economy and declining ad sales, legendary Conde's GOURMET magazine is folding after its November issue. Also, note 500 restaurants are known to have closed in New York in the last year--so some of the news is just a sign of the times.... We are just back from a 2 day Mid-Atlantic Food, Beverage & Lodging Expo full of events. My distinguished panel consisted of Susan Gordon, Director of Marketing LEBANESE TAVERNA, BRIDGET FORNEY- PR EXEC of PROFILES INC, BILL IRVIN, KOOPERS/FELLS POINT HOSPITALITY GROUP-I was the moderator of the hospitality marketing panel with a room full of restaurant, travel and food executives. Of course, we mostly discussed the how's and merits, privacy issues of social networking for businesses, one of my passions.
This morning, we had a EXPO endorsed breakfast at PHILLIPS HARBORPLACE (touting a new chef ARTURO PAZ from Miami) with Tourism Honcho-Dog-loving pal Executive Director of MD OFFICE of Tourism Development, Margot Amelia-Saval & McCormick execs, Damimmo's Chef Massoud and owner, Mary Ann and RAM & RAMW execs and board members and we heard a fabulous sepeech by the head of the National Restaurant Association.
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We enjoyed sipping samples with Colleen DORSEY, Marc EHRHARDT, REPUBLIC NATIONAL, who sponsored a WHAT'S HOT MARYLAND booth packed with everything to wet your whistle imaginable--our pal Greg from RELIABLE CHURCHILL. We enjoyed chatting it up with McCormick Spice executives, friend CHEF Bryan Bernstein, SAVAL FOODS & TRAVIS WRIGHT soon to open Crazy DELICIOUS Confection business (we saw PAUL SAVAL the next day). RODNEY of Dangerously DELICIOUS PIES was serving healthy samples of his pecan pie to the delight of all. It was a foodie heaven put on my TEAM Restaurant ASSOCIATION OF MARYLAND and RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON with great help from KELLY MORRIS (& RANDY), MICHAEL BIRCHENALL OF FOOD SERVICE MONTHLY, JOHN KNORR PHILLIPS and a host of others.
We had breakfast at PHILLIPS HARBORPLACE (touting a new chef ARTURO PAZ from Miami) with Head-Honcho-Dog-loving pal Executive Director of MD OFFICE of Tourism Development, Margot Amelia-Saval & McCormick execs, Damimmo's Chef Massoud and Mary Ann-and RAM & RAMW execs and board members and we heard a fabulous speech by the head of the National Restaurant Association as I savored a crab lump and shrimp omlette! Ahhh, simple pleasures.
OK--here is a spectacular Baltimore Penthouse Luxury Condominium Auction that's a MUST -know: www.gahomeauctions.com/EventDetail.aspx?AuctionID=b9e12f19-95f2-478b-8915-d9f7c5806600
Baltimore LUXURY CONDO REAL ESTATE PEEK: HARBORVIEW CONDOMINIUMS (BALTIMORE PENTHOUSE CONDO ON THE WATER) OCTOBER 17-11 AM--FOR SALE on AUCTION-Great AMERICAN HOME AUCTION at HARBORVIEW CONDOS- 888-421-1892 and email mkim@gahomeauctions.com PENTHOUSE AUCTION Bidding Starts @ $950,000-- once listed @ $4.6 million--this is a DEAL! Close to 4000SF
NATE BEACHLER tells me OCEANAIRE SEAFOOD ROOM of HARBOR EAST http://www.theoceanaire.com/locations/baltimore is running a great surf and turf special at $29.95. As sleek as a 1930's ocean liner, the Oceanaire provides the perfect setting to enjoy the freshest seafood flown in daily from around the world. Their food never disappoints and the wine list is quite notable! Recently had Chef Ben's grilled oysters @ Nick's FISH HOUSE Annual TRASH Bash that Oceanaire also sponsors and they were amazing!
FEDERAL HILL has some cha-cha-cha changes—Ok, ready? Funky Beehive closed, Billabong Australian Pub Closed--Now the biggie—Executive Chef Patrick Morrow and General Manager Jorbie Clark of Ryleigh’s Oyster plan to open up their own shingle called Bluegrass. The location for the new Bluegrass Restaurant is 1500 S Hanover Street. Originally the spot that once housed THE VINE, was planned to open as AVERY'S PEARL. The current owners have sold the spot to its former employees to own and manage. Chef Patrick & Jorbie tell CITYPEEK Patti to expect an opening party in December 2009. We wish Jorbie and Patrick all the best!
Jorbie reminds me that it is Ryleigh’s Oyster Fest this weekend produced by RYLEIGH'S OYSTER: Tonight--Thursday Oyster Ball sponsored by MOET Champagne $50/ticket.Friday Oyster Cup-Golf Outing Queenstown Golf Resort. Saturday & Sunday loads of oysters for $1/, steel drum band, drink specials and of course, lots of sunshine & huge plasma TV's to view NFL Football.
DUNKIN DONUTS presents its FALL DRINK and MUFFINS:-Fall is here and so are all your favorite pumpkin treats at Dunkin' Donuts. Stop by today and try a delicious Pumpkin muffin, Donut or Latte. These tasty treats won't be here for long. Dunkin' Donuts. America Runs on Dunkin'. Price and participation may vary. Limited time offer. https://www.dunkindonuts.com/aboutus/stor/Search.aspx?dfaid=DunkinCampaigns
BALTIMORE CITY PENTHOUSE CONDOminium For SALE: HARBOR COURT Condos-BALTIMORE LUXURY CONDOMINIUM-Most beautiful penthouse apartment in Baltimore City at HARBOR COURT HOTEL. 3 bedroom suites, hotel amenities, convenient to MARC Train-BWI.Every window offers breathtaking views of Baltimore skyline, Baltimore Waterfront. $1,799,000. Almost 5,000 SF. Ann Neumann Long & Foster 410-583-4004 mailto:realtorann@aol.com
We saw Duff GOLDMAN and his team of cake artists on his TV Show on the Food Network ACE of CAKES build a special cake for the inaugural CARNIVAL CRUISES LINES PARTY in BALTIMORE PORTS. And we saw it on National TV. Duff has really helped put Baltimore on the map and teamed up with another company that has boosted Charm City's ranks in the CRUISE industry-CARNIVAL/PORT of MARYLAND-great job!
OMG-Did you hear? THE Queen...Latifah that is, will perform in Baltimore @ Ramshead Live! What was the name of her TV sitcom show and character--win a pair of tickets to the show! Email ceo@citypeek.com http://ramsheadlive.com
Remember STYLE At the STATION-GREENSPRING STATION this weekend--Oct 8-10. www.greenspringstation.com
BALTIMORE MARATHON FESTIVAL-FRIDAY-SAT OCT 8-9
FREE FALL BALTIMORE is in high gear all OCTOBER
BALTIMORE 1st BEER WEEK going on now, but we know I prefer my vino! :-)
OKTOBERFEST is also ascending its annual Festival.
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CIAO for now! CITYPEEK Patti Neumann ceo@citypeek.com
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