RESTAURANT OPENINGS: Cafe GIA's-the Italian CAFE in Baltimore's Little Italy writes us with scoop that Chef Gianfranco joins her team! "Cafe Gia welcomes the newest addition to our talented culinary team, Chef Gianfranco Fracassetti. Gianfranco comes to us originally from Bergamo Italy, via several high profile Italian restaurants (most recently Pazza Luna who also announced a new chef on its team!) in the Baltimore area. Chef Gianfranco's exquisite knowledge of the Italian cuisine, combined with the great food, vibe and energy offered by our current staff at Cafe Gia Ristorante, will surely make an even greater culinary statement in Little Italy. Come and experience our food, our ambiance, and our " culinary family", only as Cafe Gia can offer it. Benvenuto, Gianfranco ["cicci"], e "cent' anni"! Gia-- Footnote Scoop--And, most exciting news also, Gia finally has her liquor license approved! www.citypeek.com/baltimore/restaurant/cafe-gias-baltimore-little-italy-b... Just had a
FABULOUS GRAND OPENING of alizee bistro and wine bar orchestrated by its new well-known and regarded Executive Chef Chef Christian deLutis, (worked at Harbor Couurt's Hampto's, Dogwood Cafe and Woodberry Kitchen) Daniel Raffel and Steve Warrick. Guests savored homemade pate, suckling pig, steak tartar, excellent wines. We enjoyed a warm welcome from hotel and restaurant owner, Richard Naing and his beautiful wife. Enjoyed catching up with the Inn at The Colonnade Execs GM Steve, Amy O'Connell and Tammy Stone, Girard and Gayle Billebault, Bonjour & THE FRENCH OVEN Bakery, as well as media folks Dara, multi-talented Anne Boone-Simanski, Brian Lawrence, Celeste of BALTIMORE EATS, the publisher of CHARMED and TRACY, URBANITE PUBLISHER. Carla Truax-wypr with her GM in the crowd. http://www.citypeek.com/baltimore/restaurant/aliz%C3%A9e-baltimore-bistr...
Remember SPUTNIK’S CAFÉ by Bill and Maria Businski closed in Severna Park in 2006 and now its owners are reviving their love of food and art by opening Mr. Rain's Fun House- in a most exciting location—Baltimore's American Visionary Arts Museum. Vacant since 2005 years after the closing of JOY AMERICA CAFE. Finally the museum has a restaurant and one keeping with the eclectic, quirky, fun theme of ‘visionary art'. Mr. Rain’s Fun House website and much information to come.Keep peeking http://www.citypeek.com/baltimore/dining
SCOOP-KOOPERS CHOWHOUND TRUCK BRINGS BALTIMORE’S BEST BURGER TO YOU! Have you seen it? Comment below if you have something to report.
Enjoyed a recent chat with Rick & Lisa Schiappacasse about cruises and then with
Bobbie Bardzik from the Maryland Port Authority at a lovely lunch @ Ryleigh's OYSTER--she LOVES their grilled oysters and I, the grilled calamari. Bobbie passed along a gorgeous brochure that has a photo of the PRIDE of Baltimore next to the Carnival PRIDE ship CELEBRITY Cruise Lines, CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES, ROYAL CARRIBEAN all cruise from Baltimore Maryland ports! www.cruisemaryland.com www.citypeek.com/baltimore/entertainment A-twitter and facebook scoop:a new gourmet pizza shop is opening near Lenny’s? Someone at Artful Gourmet told me that their owner is opening the new restaurant. Jason Cohen E-Communications Director Know more details-comment below blog-hey sign up and start reviewing all over the site.
SEPT 17-DINING OUT FOR LIFE BALTIMORE METRO area eat for charity-By simply eating out at one of the participating restaurants, at least 20 percent of proceeds that day will go to help feed hundreds of men, women, and children right here in our community living with HIV/AIDS, and other life-challenging conditions such as breast cancer.http://www.citypeek.com/baltimore/event/dining-out-life-2009-baltimore
LEBANESE TAVERNA turns 30 &writes: To show our appreciation to all our faithful customers in the DC-N. Virginia-Baltimore-MD Suburb locations(and just to have some fun!), we are turning back the clock to our 1979 prices every Monday in September. It's been 30 years since our family opened the first location in Arlington and we are so fortunate to have such wonderful people supporting us through the years.--The Abi-Najm Family-Dory, Dany, David, Gladys and Grace. www.lebanesetaverna.com and http://www.citypeek.com/baltimore/dining
JET BLUE is now flying from Baltimore-Boston with 4 non stop daily from $39, free crab hats and other Baltimore gear courtesy of www.VisitBaltimore.org! We suggest www.nattybohgear.com gear too ;-)
VASARRI Ladies Boutique (and un-official CITYPEEK Patti outfitter) OCTOBER TRUNK SHOWS: October 1-3 Sherry Cassin OCT 15-17 Zenobia OCT 23-24 Gail Garrison Couture www.vassari.com
Merritt Athletic Clubs at now has Bare Hills Squash Programs-Merritt Athletic Clubs Bare Hills is promoting squash with the addition of 6 new squash courts! The courts also include a balcony area with high chairs and tables for supporters, as well as bleachers to accommodate a large crowd. Kim Palterman at 410-823-2500 mailto:kpalterman@merrittclubs.com
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Baltimore Book Festival-the 14th year-Fri, Sept 25-27 100+ local and celebrity authors including political activist Ralph Nader, entrepreneur and motivational speaker Chris Gardner, Tory Johnson,“Good Morning America’s” award-winning workplace guru and CEO of Women For Hire; Gwen Ifill moderator and managing editor of “Washington Week” and senior correspondent for “The News Hour with Jim Lehrer;” Buzz Aldrin, Apollo 11 astronaut and one of the first humans to walk on the moon; Maureen McCormick, best-known as Marcia Brady on the “Brady Bunch”. Come to the 600 block of North Charles Street. The Baltimore festival's free.
ALL OCTOBER is FREE FALL BALTIMOREwww.FreeFallBaltimore.com OCTOBER Prepare to enjoy more than 300 diverse, free performances visit museums, art and fun activities free all over Baltimore.
Maryland Science Center at Baltimore's Inner Harbor–Da Vinci–The Genius-COMING FALL 2009 The genius of da Vinci from aeronautics to medicine, artistry to weapons of war—all on display in this extraordinary exhibition’s first visit to the East Coast and only the third venue in the US. http://www.citypeek.com/baltimore/entertainment
Come find CITYPEEK Patti as a moderator one of these 3 upcoming Social Networking Panels: October 7-Mid-Atlantic Food, Beverage&Lodging Expo-Marketing Seminar: “Maximizing Restaurants On-line Presence, Promises and Pitfalls”12:45pm Baltimore Convention Center http://www.citypeek.com/baltimore/events/all/all/all/all October 8 5 PM- U of Maryland Law School The Do's & Dont's of Social Media to Market your Professional Image. Oct 16-BALTIMORE MUSIC FESTIVAL Panel DO YOU WANT more social networking tips & info: mailto:info@citypeek.com or www.twitter.com/citypeekpatti and www.facebook.com/citypeekpatti
NEW WALTERS EXHIBIT-OCTOBER 11-JAN 3, 2011 From ancient times to present day, heroes and heroines have played vital cultural roles in society by defining trends, creating norms and shaping behavior.at Heroes: Mortals and Myths in Ancient Greece will explore the inherent human need for heroes through the arts of one of the oldest and most influential cultures in history.
Baltimore Music Conference - October 14th - 17th From headlining DJs flying in from the UK- the band from MTV's The Real World-those just starting out in their home town here, Baltimore will be abuzz with the sound of music! Now includes film, television, photography, arts and all entertainment mediums. Add in educational forums, visual artists, vendors & dancers! 4 nights of showcases~~~1 day of seminars~~~1 all day festival. www.wantickets.com/bmc and www.bmcon.org. Lisa Chaplin Suit mailto:bmoremusic@gmail.com 443-850-7389
Don't forget to see RICHARD THOMPSON Oct 13th at Goucher College www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/Music/09/07/richard.thompson/index.html Don Wehner-Upfront Inc mailto:upfrontinc@me.com
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JOANNA GOLDEN-mom, socialite and friend writes us: WALTERS ART MUSEUM is hosting a Classical Links Jewelry Show www.thewalters.org 20 of the country’s finest jewelers will gather on the Sculpture Court in November for Classical Links: Jewelry Fair at the Walters. A weekend of beautiful jewelry will kick off Friday, highlighted by a morning fashion show and opening night party. Informal gallery talks with Walters curators and jewelers will also take place throughout the weekend. Join them as they discuss ancient and modern techniques, linking the past with the present. Presented by the Women’s Committee of the Walters Art Museum. www.wamwc.org Every Sunday/Thursday/Friday/Saturday from 11/19/2009 - 11/22/2009 410-547-9000
OCTOBER 8-10 10am-closing GREEN SPRING STATION PRESENTS STYLE AT THE STATION-3 days of all things stylish with a charity element to boot- -Green Spring Station celebrates the fall season with three days of in-store promotions designed to educate shoppers on the must-haves for the upcoming season and spoil them with fashion fun. Look for trunk shows, live music, discounts, live runway fashion show, each participating merchant choose the charity nearest and dearest to them to donate a portion of sales from the three event days. Joppa & Falls Roads. Details on specific in-store promotions & charities: www.greenspringstation.com
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