Balto-DC connection-The Dogwood Mid-Day, Brass El auction, DC Housewives Scoop-more

THE DOGWOOD, one of Baltimore's best sustainable American-cuisine restaurants run by Bridget and Galen Sampson, has re-opened for lunch in the dining room! Bridget writes Citypeek,

Chef Galen of THE DOGWOOD has brought back all the favorites: The Rachel, the Chicken-Apple & Brie, and the Beef & Blue. Come join us for your favorite Dogwood sandwich, a refreshing all-natural smoothie, or a crisp summer salad with local lettuces. Mention this e-mail and receive 10 percent off your total lunch bill in July and August. THE DOGWOOD, also has teamed up with two dynamite catering professionals: Jean Wade-Mayer and Emily Villarreal, who are helping us expand the capacity of our catering business. Mention this e-mail and receive a 10 percent discount off of food and beverage for any catering order placed in July and August.

Now, here is some cool scoop--While being outfitted for next week's -STYLE Magazine-SMYTH Jewelers-VASARRI fashion show taking place at the RITZ CARLTON Residences today, Vasarri owner, Gail Kandel wispers in my ear "Patti, our clothes are going to be featured on the newest BRAVO  SERIES-REAL HOUSEWIVES of DC and in ads promoting the show!"

Slated to premier August 5 REAL HOUSEWIVES of DC, "VASARRI Women's Boutique" owner
Gail exclaims to CITYPEEK " is very excited that DC came to Vasarri for their outfit."

CITYPEEK Patti also connected with Baltimore-based, famed 'Wardrobe Stylist," PASCALE LEMAIRE, who mentioned she helped outfit some of the show segments. Remember the WHITE HOUSE party crashers? Well, Michaele Salahi is one of the leading housewives on the show. Yup, she was one of her models.

We, The Pizza-THE SECOND RESTAURANT FROM THE TOP CHEF BREAKOUT STAR OPENS NEXT DOOR TO HIS HUGELY SUCCESSFUL BURGER JOINT “GOOD STUFF EATERY” ON CAPITOL HILL IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

– Chef Spike Mendelsohn, the breakout star of the hit series Top Chef, is set to open the doors to his second restaurant, We, The Pizza on July 15. The Italian eatery will be located right next door to his successful burger restaurant Good Stuff Eatery in the Capitol Hill section of Washington, D.C.

READ MORE on SPIKE's new restaurant http://www.citypeek.com/washington-dc/blog-entry/spikes-new-restaurant-d...

GOING GOING--BYE-BYE After 29 years of succeeding as one of Baltimore's finest restaurants, the BRASS ELEPHANT  is now on the auction block. PNC Bank is seeking unpaid mortgage debt to sell the venerable Brass Elephant, an upscale restaurant in downtown Baltimore that closed last year after nearly three decades in business via auction August 3rd by Alex Cooper Auctioneers.Brass Elephant owners Stuart Tepar and Randy Stahl  were seeking $1.8 million for the property in June 2009. The building, constructed around 1870, has been appraised at $541,000, according to the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation. Assistance- Baltimore Business Journal.

Also quietly last month, SHULA's STEAK HOUSE located in the Sheraton City Center closed. Not a surprise that Baltimore closes at least one of its around 15 steahouses. Hotel General Manager, Chris Phillips tells us he has big plans to make the spot a great space for private parties and special events like bar/bat mitzvahs, graduation, weddings and anniversary parties. SHULA'S 2 Sports Bar remains open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. This closure will not affect other SHULA's STEAK HOUSE'S!

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