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Maryland Spice Giant McCormick Spice to open first retail store in its hometown

peek — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:33:37 -0500

For a century, Maryland-based and world spice leader, McCormick and Company, Inc., brought the tantalizing aroma of cinnamon, vanilla and nutmeg to downtown Baltimore. After nearly 25 years, McCormick will return this summer with the opening of its first retail destination, McCormick World of Flavors, at the popular Harborplace.

In an exciting step to promote its global brand, the new locale will have McCormick’s Passion for Flavor^TMon full display. Interactive and educational displays will engage families. You will be able to determine your personal flavor profile or chart the origins of spices, among other activities.Visitors will enjoy a cooking demonstration area where McCormick’s own chefs and celebrity chefs will display their culinary magic using McCormick flavors.

“McCormick World of Flavors is a milestone for McCormick,” President, Chairman and CEO Alan Wilson said. “What better way to communicate what we do than to allow visitors to experience it personally. It will show visitors how McCormick brings great taste to their lives – every day. You can see how our business, rooted in the exploration of the New World, has its sights on the newest frontiers of flavor.”

The 3,800-plus square-foot center will showcase the extensive McCormick product range with sections focusing on cooking, baking and grilling. In addition to the many products displaying the well-known McCormick brand, visitors will also see other popular McCormick brands like Grill Mates^®, Lawry’s^®, Zatarain’s^® and Old Bay^®.

There will be a wide range of gifts to purchase too. Unique gift packages, special cooking items and signature products will complete the visitors’ experience.

The retail destination, on the first floor of the Light Street pavilion at Harborplace, is just steps away from the site of the legendary McCormick Plant and Headquarters that stood at 414 Light Street from 1920 to 1989. That facility was iconic in the city primarily because the wonderful aroma of spices would spread from the building throughout the harbor.

“There is a wonderful historic link for McCormick to return to the Inner Harbor, and Harborplace is a perfect setting because it is such a popular draw for tourists and local residents alike to see the best of Baltimore,” said Lori Robinson, McCormick Vice President of Corporate Branding and Communications.

“I am very pleased that McCormick has decided to locate its first retail destination in downtown Baltimore atHarborplace,” said Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake. “McCormick is an iconic Baltimore brand and a great source of pride for our city and region, and this locale will promotethat pride to residents and visitors alike. I look forward to purchasing the first can of Old Bay on opening day.”

Added Christopher Schardt, senior general manager, Harborplace & The Gallery, “In addition to being an innovative retail concept, this will be a wonderful new attraction for the many visitors we see annually. McCormick and Harborplace are two names that are synonymous with Baltimore. We look forward to celebrating their grand opening this summer.” Harborplace is managed by General Growth Properties.

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Maryland-DC Caterer Finds its Pearl in 30 year of Business-Chef's Expressions

peek — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:32:12 -0500

Chef’s Expressions Celebrates 30Year Pearl Anniversary and we say congratulations! In 1982, Jerry Edwards CPCE opened the doors to his sandwich shop in Towson, MD under the name Chef’s Express. Within these 30 years, they have grown into a full-service catering firm that has been won over 100 awards on a local and National level including “National Catering Company of the Year”, “Maryland’s Favorite Caterer”, and most recently the “Business Philanthropy Award” from the Maryland Chamber of Commerce.

The Chef’s Expressions team consists of over 120 highly-qualified members all motivated by professionalism, passion, and creativity. Having served thousands of people with care and consideration for their celebrations they allow each client to customize their event and truly express themselves.

“I believe that this is the best business in the world, because we are always celebrating life’s milestones and high points.”

Jerry Edwards CPCE, President and Corporate Chef

With the 30^th anniversary, Chef’s Expressions will host various events that center on the Pearl Anniversary theme, as a pearl is the traditional gift for a 30^th wedding anniversary. Getting an early start on the celebrations in November 2011, Chef’s Expressions hosted a pearl and oyster themed cocktail party for their clients and business affiliates at the George Peabody Library. The decadent and delicious events will continue throughout 2012 with oyster recipe competitions and client appreciation events allowing clients to interact with Chef’s Expressions on a more personal and intimate level.

Most recently, Chef’s Expressions offered up 30 Pearls of Wisdom on their blog to coincide with their 30^th Anniversary. These pearls centered on the Company’s core values such as “Give Back” and fun entertaining tips like “Always Play with your Food”. www.chefsexpressions.com/blog

For more information about Chef's Expressions, fashionable catered events, please visit www.chefsexpressions.com.

Chef’s Expressions brings creativity, passion, and excellence to every event. Their attention to detail and dedication to each event’s success led them to be named “National Catering Company of the Year”, “Maryland’s Caterer of the Year” and many other prestigious awards.

Their team seeks out “the moments of truth” at each event—those opportunities to turn guests’ experience from ordinary to extraordinary. They thrive when fulfilling the requests of each client and their guests.

“We don’t want to be the largest caterer; we want to be the best”

Jerry Edwards, CPCE, President and Corporate Chef, Chef’s Expressions

Jerry Edwards, CPCE, President and Corporate Chef, is the recipient of the Business Philanthropy Award by the Maryland Chamber of Commerce, NACE Hall of Fame award and has received industry accolades including Chef of the Year, Caterer of the Year, Winner of NACE Iron Chef DC and Baltimore and Honorary Doctorate of Food Service.

Executive Chef John Walsh was voted one of top ten chefs in America and Canada has been nominated Chef of the Year in Maryland several times. John has been nationally published and is currently working on his own cookbook. “Jerry Edwards and [John Walsh] share a vision for ultimate catering and culinary experiences.”

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South Baltimore is invaded by Starbucks

peek — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:13:44 -0500

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 Chipotle, another newcomer.

I still love ANY and all USA local coffee shops. The locals have avoided ANY chains into South Baltimore for decades, seems to be a shift in the making. Will they serve wine like some new Starbucks are doing?

But, welcome anyway.

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News from The Dogwood, Hot Corner Lee's, Heavy Seas Alehouse, Hale's Salsa

peek — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:35:31 -0500

Some news in we just needed to share!

The DOGWOOD in HAMPDEN is now serving Brunch Starting January 29th
10:30am to 3:00pm Saturdays and Sundays
Beginning this Sunday.
Click here to see Chef Galen's exciting new brunch menu.
Call 410-889-0952 to make a reservation

LITTLE HAVANA Announces Winter Shuffleboard League
Hello Shufflers, it is that time of year again!
Winter Shuffleboard is here and Little Havana are registering teams!

Shuffleboard Tuesday League -

Shuffleboard Wednesday League -

Shuffleboard Thursday League -

They will try to fill all three days, but if there is one day with not enough teams you will be notified and offered the opportunity to switch days.

The cost is $30 per player- payable at first game.
Registration DEADLINE is January 30.

CROSS STREET MARKET welcomes HOT CORNER LEE'S

Philadelphia Cheese Steaks-the authentic kind and hand cit Idaho, curly fries. Made-to-order. Why not try a handcut steak and mac n cheese sub?

"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 in Bmore to hand slice their own USDA Choice Rib-Eye. Hot's will have my world famous fresh hand cut curly fries"Bub Fries" sweet potato fries, fresh salads, delicious homemade soups, 100% all white meat chicken cheese steak. The only question now is WIT or WIT OUT!" tells me, owner Chef Toby.

Visit next to Fenwick's Meats in Cross Street Market. Mention Citypeek for a sample of fries with your meal (limit to 10) 410-645-0241

I am getting a Sneak Peek for a timber shivering great meal at a special Pre-Opening Soiree at Heavy Seas Alehouse .

I promise to report back after I sample the chef’s selection of appetizers and entrees. I hear Eye patches and peg legs are optional. Details forthcoming. Good luck Team Hugh Sisson!

Local Baltimore, Maryland entrepreneur launches new SALSA. James and Angela Hale began making salsa in their Baltimore row home in 2006. Never finding a salsa they liked, they decided to make their own homemade salsa. After perfecting the recipe and sharing it with friends and family, the couple decided it was time to share it with the world! The Hales founded the company Hale's Homemade in 2011. They are proud to offer HALE'S HOMEMADE SALSA "Hale Yeah it's MILD!" and "Holy Hale its HOT!" salsas, their first "babies" in the Hale's Homemade family of products. The Hales hope to add other products to their line of all natural, preservative-free foods.

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A Tribute to a Treasure, the World mourns the Passing of Artist Yuri Fatkulin

peek — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:26:14 -0500

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 Thursday January 12, 2012.

Mr. Fatkulin, better known to all as just “Yuri” was born in St. Petersburg, Russia, where he was a graduate of the very prestigious St. Petersburg University, earning a Doctorate Degree in the study of Art and History. He came to Baltimore under exile, while fleeing his, then oppressive, country Russia. He was given Asylum by the US government and protected under our laws as an exile. It was not long, that Yuri became proficient in the English Language and became a part of the Baltimore Scene. His American “roots” are mostly entrenched in East Baltimore, Where one could see him roaming the Fells Point, Canton, and Little Italy Streets on a daily basis , always with paint brushes and palette in hand.

Yuri’s talent began to be more and more recognized as time went by. He was commissioned by the Maryland State Lottery in the early days to create and paint the original ‘Lottery Clock”, which was viewed in the background on a daily basis in the nightly drawings.

One of the most prestigious jobs incurred on Yuri was the restoration of the magnificent ceiling in the “John Eager Howard” room at the Belvedere Hotel. Following this restoration, Yuri made his living creating “beautiful” art for many local restaurants. Anyone who has ever eaten at a plethora of Baltimore Restaurants may have been embraced by some of Yuri’s Art. Among some of the Eateries which still display his Artwork are Rocco’s, Germano’s, Vinny’s, Latin Palace, Finn’s, Speakeasy, Diego Dames, Palmeri’s, and Café Gia’s.

It is at Café Gia’s, where he has done the most extensive work of his career. He has literally spent the past 6 years devoting his time to this masterpiece of Artwork. He spent the last days of his life….never wanting to stop what he loved most ……creating Beauty…. At Café Gia Ristorante. His last works were, beautifully painted tabletops which he finished just before he passed…..Yuri had a knack about him…..he never fully “finished a painting”…… as many of the people who commissioned his work can attest to……He always would say in the old country there is a saying….”never finish a job….because when you do…you die”….and then he would laugh….. One of his biggest fans and procurer of his art was ‘Bob” from “The Antique Man” store, a well known antique dealer in Fells Point.

Besides his art work, Yuri will be remembered for his ability to transcend and adapt to any situation. Yuri was an extremely educated man who could have a conversation with a “King” or a “Pauper” and respect each fully. Everyone Yuri encountered in life became his “Best” friend. This is a talent very few human beings have. He was a loving human being….sometimes misunderstood as many of us are.

Yuri’s legacy is his free spirit, and his love of everything which only his eyes could see as a work of Art.

He is Survived by one son, Yuri Bisignani, young Yuri’s Mom, Auretta Bisignani, his sister and niece, Luda and Ana, in St. Petersburg. And many, many”best” friends and acquaintances. Thru the very generous donation by one of his “best” friends “JIMMY”…..Yuri will be in repose on Wednesday Jan. 18, 2012, from 2pm thru 9 pm at the Zannino funeral home in Highlandtown, on Conkling St.

A celebration of life and memorial will be held @ the Sons of Italy/ Little Italy Lodge on Thursday Jan. 19, 2012 from 6 pm thru 8:30 Pm, located at the 900 block of east Pratt st. Anyone who knew Yuri or has any art or stories to share, please come…..Bring a beer or 2…one for you and one for a toast to Yuri….He would like That…..Thank you.

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ZAPPOS Hacked & Zapped!

peek — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:06:02 -0500

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 on today when I read an email from ZAPPOS CEO Tony Hsieh revealed that the company suffered a security breach in one of its Kentucky servers.

First, the BAD news:

We are writing to let you know that there may have been illegal and unauthorized access to some of your customer account information on ZAPPOS.com, including one or more of the following: your name, e-mail address, billing and shipping addresses, phone number, the last four digits of your credit card number (the standard information you find on receipts), and/or your cryptographically scrambled password (but not your actual password).

THE BETTER NEWS:

The database that stores your critical credit card and other payment data was NOT affected or accessed.

SECURITY PRECAUTIONS:

For your protection and to prevent unauthorized access, we have expired and reset your password so you can create a new password. Please follow the instructions below to create a new password. We also recommend that you change your password on any other web site where you use the same or a similar password. As always, please remember that ZAPPOS.com will never ask you for personal or account information in an e-mail. Please exercise caution if you receive any emails or phone calls that ask for personal information or direct you to a web site where you are asked to provide personal information.

PLEASE CREATE A NEW PASSWORD:

We have expired and reset your password so you can create a new password. Please create a new password by visiting Zappos.com and clicking on the "Create a New Password" link in the upper right corner of the web site and follow the steps from there. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have any additional questions about this process, please email us at passwordchange@zappos.com.

How is your Company Embracing Social Media for 2012

peek — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:39:35 -0500

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 most important factor, price being number 1, in making travel decisions. So the question is no longer; “Should we socially engage?” but instead; “How can we effectively connect with customers in social spaces to further inspire, engage, convert and add more value? Let’s make some 2012 Social Media Strategies resolutions with the ultimate goal of further inspiring, engaging, converting and adding more value to your brand.

1. In the age of Twitter, learn to live in the hashtag (#). Change your 30 second elevator pitch, or 5 minute cocktail party chat or long mission statement into 140 characters. Make your story tweetable.

2. Start a facebook page. Just do it. 850 MILLION people and brands are on facebook. I venture to say that is more than in your company’s database! Broaden your audience immediately by making a facebook page live. Then, link it to a twitter account. The largest Facebook Page I found is Starbucks with almost 27 million, McDonald’s 12.5 million and Burberry has over 10 million, the best in the luxury brand market. CITYPEEK Patti has 3000.

3. Research your reviews and follow up on sites like yelp, trip advisor, foursquare and Citypeek. Not all reviews will be favorable. True. But, a company that takes the time to connect with its customers, satisfied or not, strengthens its relationships and sometimes, can turn a no into a yes. Ultimately, you can leverage social media and user reviews to galvanize direct traffic, build trust, higher conversions and steal market share

4. Identify which social channels, regions and audiences are most relevant and valuable to your brand. Too much can definitely be Information Overload. Analyze with your marketing team and social media strategist which are the most relevant and effective channels for your brand and target audience?

5. Create Your Company’s Social Media Policy. A social media policy should outlines for employees the corporate guidelines or principles of communicating in the online world. A principal was fired for a facebook post about her students. A Senator was fired for an tweet. A woman was fired for her YouTube sex video. These are all examples of why your employees need some corporate structure and rules while earning a living under your shingle.

There are a handful of excellent social media strategy companies like CITPYEEK SMS around locally. Investigate the best for your team and industry. Many companies, Len The Plumber, Nayden Lean CPA, Grand Prix Partner IZOD IndyCar, smaller restaurants like Matsuri Japanese Restaurant, Supano’s Steakhouse, Miss Shirley’s and Miller’s Deli, are broadening their marketing departments, bringing in or outsourcing a social media strategy department or person. Almost all big chains all have pages.

More and more blue chip companies are launching using facebook first. Don’t worry. CITYPEEK Patti’s is here to help you. You can’t break anything and the platforms are free, so dive in.

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The Tremont Hotel is changing for business-turning into Extended Stay & Residential units end of 2012

peek — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:49:18 -0500

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 stay and apartments.

The Tremont Hotel has been a fixture at the corner of St Paul and Saratoga Streets for decades. Most recently described as a 300 all-suite hotel with 45,000 square feet of historic meeting space at the Tremont Grand. Formerly the Grand Masonic Lodge, the Grand is an architectural gem with 19 rooms and 5 floors of unique meeting space. The hotel offers three onsite restaurants, 24-hour fitness center, 24-hour business center, complimentary wireless internet, and seasonal outdoor pool. All 300 residential designed suites feature a spacious living area, full kitchenette, flat panel HD televisions with Direct TV service, and iPod docking stations. The luxury downtown property is recently completed a multi-million dollar renovation encompassing all suites and public areas.

The Tremont Grand will continue to operate, as a premier social venue for weddings in Baltimore and hope to get more corporate business.

Most of the sales staff of the Tremont was let go, not because of talent, but because of the changes. For example, Judy Wilbur, who was the Director of Sales & Marketing and is an industry veteran, told me that she "is delighted to announce my arrival at the Hilton Baltimore! With 757 guestrooms and over 60,000 square feet of stunning, functional meeting space, we offer a great location to groups from 20 to 2500 and then some."

A call to the Sales office still notes Judy and the rest of her staff at their extentions. Bonnie Triplett's extention also is noted, but she is no longer employed with the hotel. Terry Beauford General Manager, stated moments ago, "We are an operating, full service hotel and look forward to servicing our guests in 2012 in both of our venues."

We wish all parties involved the best and will continue to keep you updated.

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Bloomingdale's to close its White Flint, Maryland Store

peek — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 12:54:55 -0500

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 home.

First and foremost, we want to thank you for being a Bloomingdale's White Flint customer. It has been a pleasure and an honor to take part in the Montgomery community over the past thirty years.

As you may have heard, our White Flint store will close this spring. Our Chevy Chase and Tysons Corner stores will remain open and are a quick drive away for all your fashion, beauty and home needs. We hope to see you there soon! Of course, our doors are always open to you, rain or shine, day or night at bloomingdales.com.

Should you have any questions, concerns or customer service needs related to Bloomingdale's White Flint, please click here.

Wishing you all the best in 2012,

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Federal Hill gets a new bar with freshly carved meats bar-side

peek — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:51:58 -0500

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 Singh and Jason Stevens have invested a lot in their new venture of sweat equity.

"We have somehow managed to keep our full time jobs! We have been sanding floors, replacing bar tops, renovating kitchen, and upstairs level but left the bar's historic charm in tact. We are going for a gastro pub style menu where we will have everything from burgers to surf and Turf."

BREWER'S CASK also has a steam table where the Chef Ken Kugler, formally Executive Chef of MILAN in Baltimore and Moshulu, one of the best Boat restaurants in Philadelphia since 2003. Chef Ken and staff will slice fresh meats in front of customers to put on sandwich rolls; rolls c/o local bakery, H&S Bakery. In addition to a plethora of beer choices both by the bottle and tap, the newest bar in Federal Hill boasts freshly carved meats from turkey, roast beef and ham, seafood dishes, burgers and trimmings expected at a gastro pub like wings, choose-your-stuffing tater tots, soups and clams on half shell.

"I am really excited about our draft beers," Jason continues. "We just had a completely new draft system installed and it will have 20 taps." Some local brews on tap include Heavy seas, Flying Dog, Dogfish Head and Yards. Some European beers such as Leffe and Weihensiephaner, the oldest brewery in the world, are also being served.

Eager to try the boy scout stew-cooked over open flamed, aluminum foil, smoked and comes table side, covered with foil and the stuffed tater tots, stuffed with items I choose.

BREWER'S CASK:

1236 Light Street

410-BREWERS

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Baltimore Grand Prix Stalls (er, not Starts) Their Engines for 2012

peek — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 13:05:14 -0500

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 with the City. The termination of the agreement is effective immediately and demands immediate payment of public debts owed to the City of Baltimore. Without an agreement, BRD cannot conduct the Baltimore Grand Prix in future years. The City now has the right to move forward with other individuals and organizations interested in conducting motorsports events in Baltimore.

Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake made a statement today regarding the termination of the Motorsports Agreement:

“It is with great disappointment that we announce the termination of the City’s agreement with Baltimore Racing Development,” said Mayor Rawlings-Blake. “Like many Baltimoreans, I hoped that BRD would restructure, recapitalize and begin to pay taxes and debts by the December 31 deadline. BRD’s corporate officers and managers have failed to take the appropriate steps to put the company on a sustainable path forward.”

“The Grand Prix generated $47 million in economic impact and proved valuable in terms of positive media exposure and civic pride for Baltimore’s residents. The event, if conducted responsibly, has significant economic value to potential investors and the City this year and in future years,” Mayor Rawlings-Blake said.

In early November, Mayor Rawlings-Blake established clear terms for Baltimore Racing Development to meet by December 31, 2011: BRD must immediately restructure and recapitalize or sell itself to investors in order to make the event profitable in the future; immediately work to pay taxes and debts owed to the City; and, work to repay any debts to vendors. If BRD fails to meet the terms, the City would terminate its contract. In early November, the City provided a detail of BRD’s primary obligations and outstanding debts to the City of Baltimore, including:

Below is a summary of what is owed from BRD to the City:

Admissions & Amusement Tax – According to a review of BRD ticket sales information, the City is owed $487,971 in Admissions & Amusement taxes. The Maryland Comptroller’s Office, which is responsible for collecting the tax on behalf of local jurisdictions, has begun enforcement actions against BRD Corporate Officers to recover taxes owed.
Race Event Fee – BRD has failed to pay the $250,000 Racing Event Fee as required under its Motorsports Development Agreement with the City.
City Services – The City is demanding $700,000 in City reimbursement costs for City services. The City is requesting an additional $250,000, because services that were to be provided by BRD in the Event Management Plan were not provided by BRD to the extent planned for and required.
Parking Authority – BRD owes Parking Authority of Baltimore City $50,862 for parking at City-owned facilities during the Grand Prix.

New Year’s Eve Maryland Parties as Heard on WBAL TV 11 by CITYPEEK Patti

peek — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 13:32:23 -0500

New Year’s Eve Maryland Parties

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Baltimore Downtown Fireworks

On December 31, from 9p.m.-12:30a.m., Baltimore's Inner Harbor will light up with live entertainment and a fantastic midnight fireworks show.

For more information on the New Year's Eve Spectacular, visit www.promotionandarts.com.

Annapolis

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.gov/

OCEAN CITY

c/o Susan Jones OC HMRA

All the large hotels have dinner dance NYE parties, lots of restaurants also doing specials. Town of Berlin has an outdoor party with DJ with dancing in the streets, horse & carriage rides, food & beer booths and a ball drop at midnight.

Great views from The Carousel Resort

Rink Side Dining-free ice shows

12/30/11 $129 nt Oceanfront $89.00 nt Non-Oceanfront 12/31/11 $149.00 nt Oceanfront $99.00 nt Non-Oceanfront

Baltimore

New Years Eve 2012: Black and White-Join The Field House in Canton for New Years Eve 2012! Dress to impress in your finest black and white attire and watch the ball drop on over 50 flat screen TV’s! We will have DJ Big Champ all night and a red carpet VIP entrance for private parties! The tickets include a TOP SHELF OPEN BAR and UNLIMITED UPSCALE HORS D’OEUVRES for only $75!

Hotels:

HARBOR COURT HOTEL

BOTTOMLESS CHAMPAGNE ANYONE?

Bottomless Chandon rose 50

Moet $80

Veuve 100

Doubletree Inn at Colonnade

Big Mask Party - New Year's Eve 2011
Your package includes overnight guest accommodations with two passes to our masquerade party to be held on property. This package also includes extended check-out until 2 pm and brunch for two. Package is non-cancellable and non-refundable. 289/night USD

Sheraton CITY CENTER Sat.Dec.31 | BIG NIGHT BALTIMORE NYE 2012
101 West Fayette Street Baltimore, Maryland 21201
9pm-2am

10 themed party areas with 13 bands and DJs, food buffets, and open bar all night, multiple DJ’s you can rock in 2012 for one, all-inclusive price. Big Night DC sells out every yearVisit www.BigNightBaltimore.com.

All-Inclusive Ticket " Endless, FULL OPEN BARS (Beer, Wine & Liquor)

Multiple Dance Floors " Mega Party Bands Feat. Collect all 5, Lost In Paris, Paul Lewis, & Anna & The Vigilantes " The Hottest Party DJs Feat. Kay Jay, Q, Older Skool, Freezie & Retro! " " Huge Midnight Celebration (biggest balloon drop, toast, etc.) VIP Tickets Available

" Discounted Hotel Rooms Available " New & Improved Accommodations " Creative Black-Tie Optional (tux or suit/gown or cocktail dress)

Little Italy will be airing the countdown live NYE on the corner of High and Fawn Street! Compliments of Rocco's and Germano's!

Prefer Quieter

Call Miller’s Deli 410-602-2233

New years eve. Serving and delivering Food til 7

Buy take out booze til 8
New years day food 8 to 2PM-breakfast food all day
Purchase Booze to go- 8 to 6
If promoting I would love you to pimp the breakfast food served all day. Omlettes, French toast, bagels with nova, corned beef and eggs

Dine anywhere in Little Italy! Then step out to watch the countdown and Fireworks!

Four Seasons Prix Fix Dinner by the Waterfront

Simply enjoy bar portion with the DJ and the great views of the water. We will have two bars set up as well and utilizing LAMILL as our dance floor for the evening.

The Hotel is hoping to be one the "it" places for NYE with our great views! We will be offering the following:

Price Fixe Dinners:

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2011 1^st seating 5:30-6:30pm $95

plus additional beverage pairings $55 | premium pairings $95

FIRST SMOKED TUSCARORA BEETS
SECOND JUMBO LUMP MARYLAND CRABCAKE
path valley cauliflower, caper & almond beurre noisette
THIRD PIEDMONT RIDGE SMOKE-ROASTED BEEF RIB EYE MIGNON
FOURTH CARAMEL BAR smoked sugar brownie, vanilla sherbet, fiddle faddle

Second Dinner Seating - 8:00 - 9:00pm $225

plus additional beverage pairings $55 | premium pairings $95

FIRST EGG porcini custard, black walnuts, bourbon barrel -aged vinegar, crème fraîche
SECOND NANTUCKET BAY SCALLOPS parsnip purée, romanesco cauliflower, scallop crackers
THIRD MEADOW CREEK GRAYSON AGNOLOTTI pear salad, tennessee truffles
FOURTH -WRAPPED ROCKFISH sweet potato purée, brussels sprouts, green apples
FIFTH PIEDMONT RIDGE SMOKE-ROASTED BEEF RIB EYE MIGNON potato gratin, red wine shallot SIXTH ASHER BLUE preserved tomato cracker, black pepper, phyllo, honey
SEVENTH CARAMEL BAR smoked sugar brownie, vanilla sherbet, fiddle faddle

The bar will also be serving lighter food through the evening as well.

-For those not dining with us that evening, we will allow guests in with a cover charge.

- allow them access to the bar and lounge.

- live entertainment along with party favors and a champagne toast at midnight!

Rams Head Live

Get the Led Out (a fantastic Led Zeppelin experience!) w/ High Voltage (an AC/DC tribute)

12/31 doors at 8pm $45 day of show

1400 capacity

http://tickets.ramsheadlive.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=4

(If being directed by voice, please say “tickets available by calling 410-244-1131 or visiting rams head live dot com.)

We will feature $5 flavored bombs, a midnight toast, party hats, favors and more!

Power Plant Live is $150-$300

Baltimore’s BIGGEST New Year’s Eve Party is at Power Plant Live!

Open Bar and All-Access Package at TEN different venues!
Watch the Times Square Ball Drop on TWO 20ft LED screens! Featuring LIVE DJ Entertainment, “Cheap Eats” food carts, Confetti Cannons, Party Favors and more!

General Admission Package:
- Complimentary food from 9-11pm- 4-hour top-shelf open bar package from 9pm-1am
- Includes premium cocktails, domestic and imported drafts- Champagne toast at midnight

ing in the New Year with Baltimore's biggest and best party at Power Plant Live! Open bar at TEN different venues!

PBR Baltimore, Luckies Tavern, Luckies Liquors, Leinenkugel's Beer Garden, Mex, Angels Rock Bar, Mosaic, Tatu, Joe Squared and Howl at the Moon!

Watch the Times Square Ball Drop on TWO 20ft LED screens! Featuring LIVE DJ Entertainment, “Cheap Eats” food carts, Confetti Cannons, Party Favors and more!
http://www.missiontix.com

VIP Package $150 (only 300 available)
- Seated Dinner at Tatu- Front of Line Access to Live!- 5-hour top-shelf open bar package from 8pm-1am - Includes premium cocktails, domestic and imported drafts - Champagne toast at midnight - Free Coat Check

Sheraton Towson

CHARM CITY COUNTDOWN-The Ultimate New Year's Eve Celebration SEE http://www.charmcitycountdown.com/
• Six different areas of FUN, each with a different theme, food, entertainment and OPEN BARS
• Butlered Hors D'ourves and Multiple Food Stations• Multiple Open Bars • Monte Carlo Casino, blackjack, roulette, craps and cash money wheels
• Photos on the red carpet• Cigar Lounge• Three great live bands in our exclusive Rock Club including Others May Fall and Breech• The Hottest DJs with ample dance floors including New York Entertainment
• Champagne toast at Midnight• Party favors for everyone
• Charity FUNdraiser for Caring Communities
• PLUS, exclusive High Roller's Club (VIP) with top shelf open bar, champagne fountain, upgraded menu, special entertainment
...Exclusive entertainment including America's Got Talent top-ten finalist Drew Stevyns
... Exclusive Lounge area in the elegant Carroll Salon with extra seating and a panoramic city view

Fav Local spots Also hosting Parties

Little Havana Party on Key Highway

Pazo

Victoria’s Gastro Pub

CAZBAR

Come Celebrate New Years Eve at Cazbar and Ilounge. Three Course Menu, Complimentary Champagne Toast and a great show. Shake your belly with 3 belly dancers starting at 9:30 pm. International musics with DJ Inn and Dancing all night.

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CITYPEEK is giving away 2 pairs of tickets to Nuclear Cowboyz

peek — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 11:16:20 -0500

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 narrative of two powerful freestyle motocross tribes whose survival in a futuristic world is told through fearless freestyle aerials, gravity defying stunts, and outrageous pyrotechnic displays – all synchronized to hard rock music.

The 2012 Nuclear Cowboyz tour returns with the greatest cast of freestyle motocross, trials and quad riders ever assembled, including recent X Games 17 medalists Mike Mason, Ronnie Faisst and Adam Jones. The riders take their apocalyptic power to the massive ramps with choreographed awe-inspiring tricks alongside the sizzling Nuclear Cowgirlz^® dancers.

Tickets are now available at 1^st Mariner Arena box office and through Ticketmaster for the 2012 Nuclear Cowboyz tour. The Nuclear Cowboyz 2012 Tour is affordably priced with seats starting at just $15 for kids ages two through 12.

CITYPEEK is giving away 2 pairs of tickets to Nuclear Cowboyz!!

Must post on our facebook page (link below) why you want them and are deserving!

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1^st Mariner Arena, Baltimore, MD

Friday, Jan. 13– Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012

· Friday, January 13 @ 7:30 p.m.· Saturday, January 14 @ 6:30 p.m.

Tickets are currently available at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-551-SEAT. Tickets may also be purchased at Ticketmaster retail locations or by purchasing them at the 1^st Mariner Arena box office.

All seats are reserved.

Ticket Prices

· VIP Fallout Zone – $125 Adults & Kids

· Price Level 2 – $30 Adults / $15 Kids (Ages 2-12)

· Adult tickets increase $2 more day of show

· All tickets subject to Facility, Convenience, and Handling Fees

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Chef Carl Vahl opens Calle's Cucina in Charles Village

peek — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:02:54 -0500

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. Did I mention it is BYOB/Wine?

Carl writes me, "We are open for business. The menus can be found on our website:callescucina.com. We have a great menu, amazing food, opening weekend specials and a great atmosphere. Stop by and take a look. We are open for lunch tomorrow, Thursday from 11:30 to 2:30. Then for dinner Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 5:30 to 10:00. Followed by a great Sunday Brunch. Reservations can be texted to 716-378-5920, emailed to carlvahlchef@msn.com or called to 410-235-1028," he continued.

DETAILS:

Calle's Cucina is a community focused, BYOB restaurant in the heart of Charles Village. We are located at 2431-2433 St. Paul Street, between 24th and 25th streets in the location formerly occupied by the Yabba Pot Restaurant and directly across the street from Charles Village Discount Liquors.

Owner and Chef, Carl Vahl, a resident of Charles Village. There are no distant shareholders or limited partners. There are no six or seven figure CEO’s or Vice Presidents who rule from distant corporate headquarters. The staff comes from Baltimore. The kitchen equipment was purchased locally. The ingredients will be purchased locally, whenever possible at a reasonable price, except for Italian specialty items such as extra virgin olive oils, meats and cheeses and other imported ingredients needed to prepare authentic Italian cuisine.

Calle's Cucina, Charles Village
Baltimore Distinctive Home Dining
2431-2433 St. Paul Street
Baltimore MD 21218

callescucina.com

Reservations preferred.
Please reserve if possible. This promises to be a neighborhood hotspot! Good luck Chef!

Carl R. Vahl, Chef
Calle's Cucina, Charles Village
Baltimore Distinctive Home Dining
2431-2433 St. Paul Street
Baltimore MD 21218

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What's Going On For New Year's Eve?

peek — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:10:10 -0500

New Year's Eve is coming up REALLY soon. Pls post ideas for what to do and where to go and play.

Fireworks

Parties

Dinner Reservations

Concerts

Add what you know so others can have a GREAT time!

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