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South Baltimore is invaded by Starbucks
South Baltimore is invaded by Starbucks
I don't speak "Starbuckian" but soon South Baltimore's Federal Hiller-Locust Pointian will. STARBUCKS is moving into the hood into South Side Shopping Center, next to... Read More
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News from The Dogwood, Hot Corner Lee's, Heavy Seas Alehouse, Hale's Salsa
News from The Dogwood, Hot Corner Lee's,...
"Our mission is to serve you an authentic "Philly" style cheese steak . We have got the right bread, the right meat, and we have got the Whiz! We are the first place... Read More
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A Tribute to a Treasure, the World mourns the Passing of Artist Yuri Fatkulin
A Tribute to a Treasure, the World mourns...
Yuri (Victorov) Fatkulin-A Baltimore Fixture for the past 30 years, Yuri Fatkulin, better known as “ Yuri the Artist”….has succumbed to cancer and passed away on... Read More
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ZAPPOS Hacked & Zapped!
Attention KMART, ummm, ZAPPOS This just in to my email. Mom, hope you like your new Ugg Boots that I bought you! In addition to a new pair of winter boots, I received a bit of a shock... Read More
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How is your Company Embracing Social Media for 2012
Like it or not, Social Media is irreversibly changing how we interact with our consumers and vice-versa. As an example, social recommendations and reviews were recently voted the 2nd... Read More
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The Tremont Hotel is changing for business-turning into Extended Stay & Residential units end of 2012
Owner Chris Smith of William C. Smith Company and the Tremont Plaza Hotel has decided to change the hotel's concept or "redesign the use" and turn it into luxury, extended... Read More
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Bloomingdale's to close its White Flint, Maryland Store
This just in-Bloomiingdales to close its White Flint, Maryland Store. A CITYPEEK-er just sent this in-Sad news to those of us that grew up getting a little New York City, closer to... Read More
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Federal Hill gets a new bar with freshly carved meats bar-side
Federal Hill gets a new bar with freshly...
Federal Hill gets new Gastro Pub style Bar and all the trimmings with BREWER'S CASK. Many of you may have noticed the renovated storefront with the beer cask jetting out. Owners Ajay... Read More
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Baltimore Grand Prix Stalls (er, not Starts) Their Engines for 2012
On December 30, 2011, the City of Baltimore provided notice of termination to Baltimore Racing Development (BRD) for failing to honor terms of its Motorsports Development Agreement... Read More
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New Year’s Eve Maryland Parties  as Heard on WBAL TV 11 by CITYPEEK Patti
New Year’s Eve Maryland Parties as Heard...
Downtown Annapolis has early fireworks at 7pm for families w young kids, dancing under the stars at 8pm at city dock, and then more fireworks at midnight. http://newyear.annapolis.... Read More
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CITYPEEK is giving away 2 pairs of tickets to Nuclear Cowboyz
CITYPEEK is giving away 2 pairs of tickets...
Nuclear Cowboyz®, the only theatrical freestyle motocross touring production in North America, is coming to Baltimore on January 13-14, 2012! Nuclear Cowboyz is an action-packed... Read More
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Chef Carl Vahl opens Calle's Cucina in Charles Village
Chef Carl Vahl opens Calle's Cucina in Charles...
Congratualtions to my friend, Carl Vahl. Carl left his job in corporate America to fulfill his dream of becoming a chef, caterer and now, opening his own restaurant Calle's Cucina.... Read More
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What's going on for New Year's Eve?
What's going on for New Year's Eve?
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Tonight is #TasteofTeeter Preview Party for Baltimore's new Harris Teeter
Tonight is #TasteofTeeter Preview Party...
Tonight is the sneak peek "Taste of Tweeter" and tomorrow, Wednesday, the registers open for business. Tonight is #TasteofTeeter Preview Party for Baltimore's new Harris... Read More
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Phillips Seafood announces another Cordish Company Partnership with Maryland Live! Casino
Phillips Seafood announces another Cordish...
An Inner Harbor staple for more than 30 years, Phillips Seafood Restaurant celebrated its grand opening at the Power Plant on Tuesday, November 29.  On hand to kickoff the festivities... Read More
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RYE in Fells Point is so much more than a 3-letter word
RYE in Fells Point is so much more than...
There are bars upon bars in the historical Baltimore neighborhood called Fells Point. And then, there is RYE. Tucked away in a slim piece of Fells Point real estate, next to his successful... Read More
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Hugh Sisson to rejoin the restaurant scene with Heavy Seas Ale House.
Hugh Sisson to rejoin the restaurant scene...
A new and unique restaurant is on the Baltimore dining horizon, the Heavy Seas Ale House. The 4,900 sq. ft. space is located at The Tack Factory, 1300 Bank Street convenient to... Read More
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Federal Hill is putting the ZA into PIZZA-Hersh's opens pleasing residents plus Cowboys and Rednecks opens, Grilled Cheese comin
Federal Hill is putting the ZA into PIZZA...
Move over Maria D's, there's a new pizza shop with a cocktail and small plate twist in Federal Hill at 1843 Light Street! Josh Hershkovitz and Stephanie Hershkovitz have opened Hersh... Read More