Baba’s Kitchen Turning its Dining Room into a Mediterranean Market

Baba’s Kitchen, which remains open for carry-out, will be transitioning its small dining room into a Mediterranean market. Baba’s Owner Farid Salloum said the transition is starting to take place and the market will open on September 10th.

Salloum said the dining room, which has not been open during COVID-19, was pretty busy all the time before the pandemic, but he’s trying to adjust to the new reality. He said he will miss having customers coming inside to eat Baba’s plates with their own bottle of wine and seeing people make new friends at the tables next to them, but this is a new concept he’s been thinking about for many years.

The same menu will remain for carry-out orders during and after the transition. Baba’s menu features platters, pitas, salads, sides, and entrees inspired by Middle Eastern, Greek, and Italian cuisine.

Salloum said carry-out has always been about 70 percent of Baba’s business. He noted that this part of his business has remained strong during the pandemic and he’s been able to keep the hours and shifts of his key personnel. Baba’s has been hurt, however, by the lack of catering opportunities.

Salloum was hoping to open a second restaurant, which he described as a Mediterranean version of Di Pasquale’s with its combination of a marketplace and restaurant, but he said he’s getting too old to run a second restaurant and he saw the pandemic as an opportunity to make this change at Baba’s. He also started a produce bag special in recent months that was popular with customers.

Customers will soon be able to pick up Baba’s popular items such as hummus, babaganoush, soups, salads, and frozen falafel. Salloum said Baba’s will be a testing ground to figure out what items might work well for larger distribution in the future.

Other items will include deli meats, cheeses, fresh breads, olives, eggs, cucumbers, and additional produce.

Salloum said the market concept will keep the kitchen busy with lots of additional prep work and he said this will lead to additional hours for employees and new hires. He hopes to hire individuals from the neighborhood to fill the new positions.

Baba’s hours will be Tuesday to Sunday from 1130am to 8pm.

Salloum hasn’t decided if he will reopen the outdoor seating at Baba’s.

Salloum said getting the market open will be the first phase and phase two will be preparing products for distribution and potentially getting a license to sell beer and wine. A potential third phase would include finding a bigger space in South Baltimore if the concept takes off.

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South Baltimore Crime Updates

According to the Baltimore Police Department (BPD)  Crime Map, the following crimes were reported from 8/15/20 – 8/21/20:

Ridgely’s Delight

NONE

Stadium Area

NONE

Barre Circle

NONE

Otterbein

NONE

Sharp-Leadenhall

NONE

Federal Hill

LARCENY- FROM AUTO WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2020 23:30 12XX PATAPSCO ST STREETLARCENY- OTHER

THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2020 11:32 1XX W MONTGOMERY ST STREET

ROBBERY – FIREARM SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 2020 03:09 9XX LIGHT ST OTHER-INSIDE

Federal Hill South/Riverside

BURGLARY (FORCE) WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2020 00:21 6XX E FORT AVE RESTAURANT/BAR

South Baltimore Neighborhood

AGG. ASSLT.- HAND FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2020 00:00 19XX S CHARLES ST ROWHOME/TOWNHOUSE

Key Highway/HarborView

NONE

Inner Harbor

NONE

Port Covington

NONE

Locust Point

NONE

Pigtown

AGG. ASSLT.- HAND FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2020 14:00 13XX SARGEANT ST STREET

AGG. ASSLT.- CUT SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2020 08:15 11XX SARGEANT ST STREET

LARCENY- OTHER FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2020 11:00 12XX W CROSS ST ROWHOME/TOWNHOUSE

LARCENY- OTHER SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 2020 04:50 7XX WASHINGTON BLVD CONVENIENCE

STOLEN AUTO SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 2020 20:55 10XX W CROSS ST STREET

STOLEN AUTO MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2020 13:10 7XX WASHINGTON BLVD STREET

Carroll – Camden Industrial Area

AGG. ASSLT.- CUT FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2020 13:20 18XX WASHINGTON BLVD OTHER-INSIDE

LARCENY- OTHER SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2020 06:15 17XX WASHINGTON BLVD CONVENIENCE

LARCENY- FROM AUTO WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2020 22:12 13XX W HAMBURG ST CONTRUCTION SITE

LARCENY- OTHER FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2020 00:00 15XX RUSSELL ST RESIDENTIAL PARKING LOT

LARCENY- OTHER THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2020 11:36 15XX RUSSELL ST OTHER-INSIDE

LARCENY- OTHER WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2020 10:49 18XX WASHINGTON BLVD CONVENIENCE

Hollins Market

AGG. ASSLT.- CUT WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2020 11:00 12XX HOLLINS ST STREET

Union Square

NONE

Offense definitions from the FBI

South Baltimore Peninsula Neighborhoods Map

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Mid-Week Listing: Charming Three-Bedroom Home in the Heart of Federal Hill

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15 West Montgomery Street
Federal Hill       
Price: $349,900
Tax: $7,988
1,260 sq. ft.
3 BD/2 BA
Off-Street Parking: No

Fantastic Federal Hill Row home. Close to all the attractions! This charming, 4 level row home has a lot to offer. Open concept main level with living room, fire place, exposed brick, modern lighting and stunning new kitchen! Updated lighting throughout, stainless appliances, new cabinetry and a gorgeous tile backsplash. Private rear deck and patio. Second level features 2 bedrooms and a large updated bathroom. The top floor is your master bedroom retreat. Large space with room for bed and separate seating area with exposed brick and a second fire place! Private master bathroom has been updated, this level also includes rear rooftop deck overlooking the city. Full unfinished lower level is ideal for storage. Just steps to shops & dining. Chimneys are for decorative use and being sold as-is. Check out the 3D tour https://my. matterport.com/show/ ?m=XnfPdYPeH4t & brand=0

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Deaf-Owned Business ‘Crepe Crazy’ Coming to Cross Street Market

The Cross Street Market team of Caves Valley Partners and CANAdev announced today that deaf-owned business Crepe Crazy will be opening a stall in September. Crepe Crazy is under construction on a previously unoccupied stall in the east end of the market between Steve’s Lunch and Sobeachy Haitian Cuisine.

Crepe Crazy was started in 2007 by Owners Vladimir and Inna Giterman in Austin, Texas. Vladmir and Inna Giterman both immigrated to the United States in 1996 from the former Soviet Union; Vladimir is from Russia and Inna is from Ukraine.

The Gitermans vended at fairs and festivals, including SXSW, where they quickly earned popularity. They expanded to a food truck and, in 2014, opened their first brick-and-mortar location in Dripping Springs, Texas. The company continued to expand and now has three food trucks and a second restaurant in Austin.

Not only are the Gitermans and their children deaf, but so are most of their employees and contractors. Their hearing workers are also fluent in American Sign Language. The family supports the local deaf community by offering job opportunities, understanding the challenges deaf people often face to find work.

Franchisees Ruslan and Betsie Kulikov, who have been vending at festivals in Maryland since 2015, will open and operate the Crepe Crazy stall at Cross Street Market.

Their expansive menu will feature a variety of sweet and savory crepes, including breakfast, vegetarian, and gluten-free options, as well as a kids’ menu with crepes like “Lil’ Piggy” and “Nutty Buddy.” They’ll also offer paninis, salads, and seasonal soups, in addition to select French wines and mimosas.

The mid century modern-inspired stall design will feature “sleek lines” and “a warm yellow and orange color palette” along with white marble countertops.

Cross Street Market reopened last year after receiving an $8.5-million renovation by Caves Valley Partners. There will be a total of 23 food businesses in the market. There are currently two stalls available for lease.

Read SouthBMore.com’s articles detailing the different aspects of the Cross Street Market redevelopment here.

Photo below courtesy of Cross Street Market 

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Weekend Road Closures Around Baltimore

Baltimore City Department of Transportation press release: 

Traffic Advisory

Temporary Closure of E. Fayette Street This Friday, August 21 and Saturday, August 22, 2020

The Baltimore City Department of Transportation (BCDOT) would like to advise motorists that a portion of E. Fayette Street will temporarily close this weekend for roadway art painting.

Beginning at 6:00 a.m. on Friday, August 21, 2020 E. Fayette Street will be closed to through traffic between Gay and Holliday Streets with detours and parking restrictions in effect, weather permitting.  This portion of E. Fayette Street will remain closed to through traffic until 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 22, 2020.

Detour signs will be posted in the area to alert motorists of the closure.  During the closure, westbound Fayette Street traffic will be detoured right on Gay Street, left onto Saratoga Street, left on Guilford Avenue and right back onto westbound Fayette Street.

Motorists traveling in this vicinity should be on the watch for changing traffic patterns and are encouraged to use alternate routes to avoid delays.

Franklintown Road Closed for Emergency Repair Work

The BCDOT would like to remind motorists that a portion of Franklintown Road is now closed for emergency repair work.

At this time, Franklintown Road is closed to through traffic in both directions between Winans Way and Forest Park Avenue with detours in effect.  Variable message and detour signs have been posted in the area to alert motorists of the closure.

This portion of Franklintown Road is expected to remain closed for approximately two months until repairs are complete.  Motorists traveling in this vicinity should be on the watch for changing traffic patterns and are encouraged to use alternate routes.

Portion of Loch Raven Drive at Loch Raven Reservoir Remains Closed to Traffic

The BCDOT would like to remind motorists that a portion of Loch Raven Drive in Baltimore County is now closed to through traffic due to a failed culvert.

At this time, Loch Raven Drive is closed between Morgan Mill Road and Providence Road at Loch Raven Reservoir.  Engineers with the Department of Public Works are currently working with a consultant to develop a repair plan, and the timeframe for reopening the roadway has not yet been determined.

Closure and detour signs have been posted in the area.  Motorists traveling in this vicinity should be on the watch for changing traffic patterns and are encouraged to use alternate routes.

Weekend Road Closures in Canton

This weekend, temporary road closures and parking restrictions will be implemented in Canton to allow for outdoor dining.

Starting on Friday, August 21, 2020 and continuing through Sunday, August 23, 2020, the following roadways will be closed in Canton from 12:00 noon to 10:00 p.m. each day with detours and parking restrictions in effect:

• O’Donnell Street (both the east and west sides) between Linwood and Potomac Streets
• Curley Street from O’Donnell Street east and west to the alleyways

Curb lane closures will also be implemented along the following roadways during these times:

• Linwood Street between O’Donnell and Elliot Streets
• Linwood Street between O’Donnell and Dillon Streets
• Potomac Street between O’Donnell and Dillon Streets

Canton visitors and residents should pay close attention to all posted parking restrictions and avoid parking in restricted areas.  Motorists traveling in this vicinity should be on the watch for changing traffic patterns and are encouraged to use alternate routes.

Road Closures and Parking Restrictions in Fells Point to Allow for Outdoor Dining

The BCDOT would like to remind motorists that road closures and parking restrictions have been implemented in Fells Point to allow for outdoor dining.

At this time and continuing through Monday, September 7, 2020 the following roadways will be closed to through traffic in Fells Point:

• Thames Street from the southbound lane of Broadway to the west side of The Pendry
• Northbound lane of S. Broadway between Thames and Lancaster Streets

In addition, various parking restrictions will be implemented along Thames Street, Broadway and other areas of Fells Point.  Visitors and residents should pay close attention to all posted parking restrictions and avoid parking in restricted areas.  Residential Permit Parking (RPP) will be strictly enforced throughout the weekend in Fells Point (RPP Area 16) and vehicles parked in violation will be ticketed.

Fells Point Residential Permit Parking in Area 16 will be enforced along the following roadways:

• Aliceanna Street • Broadway
• Fleet Street • Shakespeare Street
• Ann Street • Thames Street
• Lancaster Street • Dallas Street
• Bethel Street • Wolfe Street
• Register Street • Durham Street
• Bond Street • Fell Street

A passenger loading zone will be established in the 800 block of S. Broadway (southbound) north of Shakespeare Street to allow for customer order pick-ups and delivery vehicles.  Local access will be maintained for authorized vehicles such as refuse and delivery trucks, Zip Cars, etc.  In addition, parking will be allowed along the 800 block of S. Broadway each Saturday from 5:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for Fells Point Farmers Market vendors.

Motorists traveling in historic Fells Point should be on the watch for changing traffic patterns and are encouraged to use alternate routes.

Cross Street Closure in Federal Hill to Allow for Outdoor Dining

The BCDOT would like to remind motorists that a portion of Cross Street has been closed in Federal Hill to allow for outdoor dining.

At this time, the north side of S. Cross Street is closed to through traffic between Light and Charles Streets with detours and parking restrictions in effect.

Motorists traveling in historic Federal Hill should be on the watch for changing traffic patterns and are encouraged to use alternate routes.

Bouldin Street Temporary Closure

This Saturday, a portion of Bouldin Street will be closed for a crane lift operation.  On Saturday, August 22, 2020, Bouldin Street will be closed to through traffic between Pratt and Gough Streets from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with detours and parking restrictions in effect.

Motorists traveling in this vicinity should be on the watch for changing traffic patterns and are encouraged to use alternate routes.

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Himalayan Bistro Closes in Federal Hill, Hopes to Reopen in Smaller Neighborhood Space

Himalayan Bistro has closed its Indian and Nepalese restaurant at 1030 Light St. in Federal Hill. Owner Danny Lamichhane told SouthBMore.com he is currently searching for a smaller space in the neighborhood to reopen his business.

Himalayan Bistro opened on Light St. in 2016 after spending 15 months building out its 3,600 sq. ft. restaurant in a former 7-Eleven space. Danny Lamichhane ran the restaurant along with his wife Kalpana Lamichhane.

The restaurant had a full Indian and Nepalese menu, as well as offered a lunch and dinner buffet and catering services.

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Mid-Week Listing: Riverside Home with a Front Porch, Parking, and Rooftop Deck Available at Auction Next Week

Sponsored Post from A. J. Billig & Co., Auctioneers: 

Welcome to Mid-Week Listing! Each week SouthBMore.com will showcase a home on the market listed between $250,000 and $500,000.

1603 Webster Street
Riverside – Federal Hill Area    
Price: Online Auction to the Highest Bidder Above $250,000
Tax: $7,032.80
1,634 finished square feet
2 BD/1.5 BA
Off-Street Parking: Yes

Contact Luis Arrazola (luis@ajbillig.com) or Charles Billig (charles@ajbillig.com)  of A. J. Billig & Co., Auctioneers (410.296.8440) for more information.

ONLINE REAL ESTATE AUCTION
– To the Highest Bidder Above: $250,000 –

RIVERSIDE
– Federal Hill Area –

TWO STORY
PORCHFRONT TOWNHOME
~With Parking~

Known As
1603 WEBSTER STREET
Off Fort Avenue
Baltimore City, MD 21230

BIDDING OPENS:
MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2020

BIDDING CLOSES:
THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2020 AT 1:00 P.M.

LOCATION:
1603 Webster Street is located in the Riverside neighborhood in South Baltimore City. Surrounding neighborhoods include Federal Hill, South Baltimore and Locust Point. Riverside comprises a large area running from Wells Street and the CSX tracks up to Cross Street, and from Light Street over to Key Highway. Riverside Park is the cornerstone of the neighborhood, and includes a public pool, gazebo, ball fields, play ground, annual concerts and events. Significant development is going on in the area, including major projects along Key Highway, Port Covington development, new restaurant and retail operations, new home construction and a significant amount of existing home renovations. Well known coffee shops, restaurants and taverns are along Fort Avenue and Key Highway, as are Charm City Circulator and MTA bus stops. University of Maryland Shuttle service is along Light Street.

For more information about the area, please visit:
Riverside – livebaltimore.com
SouthBMore.com

SITE:
Lot size: 15′ x 77′, more or less

Rear concrete parking pad

All public utilities are in the property

Zoning R-8, residential

IMPROVEMENTS:
Two story brick inside-group porchfront townhome – constructed in 1900, containing 1,134 square feet of living area and 567 square feet of basement space. The home features a rooftop deck with water views.

EXTERIOR:

• Brick exterior with concrete front porch
• Vinyl clad replacement windows
• Trex rear porch
• Trex rooftop deck
• Flat built up roof

INTERIOR:

First floor:

• Living room – hardwood floor
• Dining room – hardwood floor
• Kitchen – tile floor with updated stainless steel appliances and exit to rear parking pad

Second floor:

• Bedroom – hardwood floor with ceiling fan
• Bedroom – hardwood floor with ceiling fan and exit to rooftop deck
• Bathroom – tile floor

Basement/mechanical:

• Bonus room – tile floor
• Half bathroom – tile floor
• Washer/dryer area – tile floor
• 100 AMP Electric Service
• Gas AC/Forced air heat
• 40 gallon gas hot water heater

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CBD, Hemp, and Natural Products Store ‘Patorco’ Opens in Federal Hill

CBD, hemp, and natural products store Patorco opened in recent weeks at 1132 S. Charles St. in Federal Hill. Patorco took over a first-floor retail space that was the former home of Punch!.

Patorco is owned by Ellicott City native Haseeb Akhtar, who wanted to originally name the store Patapsco Organics Company, but shortened it to Patorco. He said he wanted to open the store to show “how plants can improve the human experience on a functional level.” Akhtar, who opened CBD shop Grass & Co. in the Adams Morgan neighborhood in Washington, D.C. in 2014, is excited to now open a shop in Baltimore.

Akhtar saw a listing for the Charles St. retail space online and performed a light cosmetic renovation after signing a lease.

Patorco sells American-grown hemp products including CBD. This is a a non-psychoactive cousin of THC in cannabis, which requires a medical card to purchase in Maryland. The shop also sells plant-based skincare products, soaps, and organic teas from around the world.

Patorco sells its own branded products. Akhtar works with American hemp growers and manufactures to create CBD products, and is trying to improve the effectiveness of CBD and make it more affordable. CBD is used to reduce inflammation, as well as for relaxation and reducing anxiety. “A lot of people don’t want that high of THC,” said Akhtar.

Akhtar also works with manufacturers and farmers to create non-CBD items like skin creams, lip scrubs, lip balms, soaps, and teas.

Akhtar said the Patorco store will be used to get feedback from customers, and then he will look to wholesale the products in the future. Akhtar will also sell Patorco products at Grass & Co. in the future.

Patorco also sells smoking devices and papers.

The shop is open Sunday to Thursday from 12pm to 10pm and Friday and Saturday from 12pm to 12am. The company has three employees.

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South Baltimore Crime Updates

According to the Baltimore Police Department (BPD)  Crime Map, the following crimes were reported from 8/8/20 – 8/14/20:

Ridgely’s Delight

ARSON OTH RES STR SATURDAY, AUGUST 08, 2020 15:35 6XX PORTLAND ST OTHER-INSIDE

Stadium Area

NONE

Barre Circle

NONE

Otterbein

LARCENY- FROM AUTO SATURDAY, AUGUST 08, 2020 08:30 XX E LEE ST PRIVATE GARAGE

LARCENY- FROM AUTO WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2020 20:00 5XX LIGHT ST STREET

Sharp-Leadenhall

LARCENY- OTHER SUNDAY, AUGUST 09, 2020 15:12 10XX S HANOVER ST CONVENIENCE

LARCENY- FROM AUTO WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2020 08:00 1XX W HAMBURG ST STREET

Federal Hill

STOLEN AUTO FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2020 16:00 10XX COVINGTON ST STREET

Federal Hill South/Riverside

NONE

South Baltimore Neighborhood

ROBBERY – STRONG ARM SATURDAY, AUGUST 08, 2020 14:01 1XX W RANDALL ST ROWHOME/TOWNHOUSE

Key Highway/HarborView

NONE

Inner Harbor

AGG. ASSLT.- CUT FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2020 06:30 XX LIGHT ST STREET

LARCENY- OTHER SUNDAY, AUGUST 09, 2020 14:20 3XX E PRATT ST RESTAURANT/BAR

LARCENY- OTHER FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2020 16:00 1XX E PRATT ST PARKS

LARCENY- OTHER SATURDAY, AUGUST 08, 2020 18:00 2XX E PRATT OTHER-OUTSIDE

LARCENY- OTHER WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2020 00:00 3XX LIGHT ST Unknown

LARCENY- OTHER THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2020 16:48 2XX E PRATT ST OTHER-INSIDE

STOLEN AUTO SUNDAY, AUGUST 09, 2020 00:01 5XX WASHINGTON BLVD STREET

Port Covington

NONE

Locust Point

AGG. ASSLT.- OTH. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2020 14:00 16XX E FORT AVE STREET

From Councilman Eric Costello:

Update on Ice Queens Snowball Shopin Locust Point (1648 E Fort Ave)

BACKGROUND

There has been repeated and targeted harassment of the Ice Queens Snowball Shop, their staff, and their customers, some of which has been racially charged. The behavior is just disgusting and the people responsible should be absolutely ashamed of themselves. A non-comprehensive list of incidents to date include the following, among others:

• Grown man blowing cigarette smoke in a young lady’s face.

• Several neighbors call police on the Black Girls Bicycle, who ride once per week as a group, and patronized Ice Queens, for no apparent reason.

• Several facebook posts by one neighbor re: double parking, yet no complaints about the same for City Limits (which also happens to be a model neighborhood small business).

• Signs are ripped off the exterior wall on Andre St, on multiple occasions.

• Car drives eastbound on E Fort Ave, yells racial slurs at customers eating across the street, then throws coffee mug.

NEXT STEPS

Senate President Ferguson, Delegates Clippinger, Lierman, and Lewis, Major Conaway from the Southern District, and myself have all been in constant contact the past few days regarding this issue. Major Conway, Ross Seidman (from Senator Ferguson’s Office), and I just visited again today. Moving forward, there will be an increased police presence patrolling the area and police officers will be stopping in to say hello multiple times per day (known as business checks). We will all continue to support Ice Queens.

WHAT YOU CAN DO

Like all of us above, please CONTINUE to support Ice Queens Snowball Shop. Stop by and say hello to the owners, Dasia and Monique. The young ladies who work there with them are their family members, they are awesome, and they run a great small business. They deserve our support. Who doesn’t want a snowball when it’s 95 degrees in Baltimore? Exactly.

And if you see any of the similar illegal or racist behavior described above, please call 911 immediately. Feel free to email me the details at: eric.costello@baltimorecity.gov — only AFTER you have called 911.

LARCENY- FROM AUTO SUNDAY, AUGUST 09, 2020 23:30 16XX E CLEMENT ST STREET

LARCENY- OTHER FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2020 14:23 12XX STEUART ST ROWHOME/TOWNHOUSE

LARCENY- FROM AUTO SUNDAY, AUGUST 09, 2020 12:00 9XX E FORT AVE RESIDENTIAL PARKING LOT

Pigtown

AGG. ASSLT.- OTH. FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2020 14:30 15XX BUSH ST ROWHOME/TOWNHOUSE

BURGLARY (FORCE) MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2020 06:00 11XX SARGEANT ST ROWHOME/TOWNHOUSE

BURGLARY (FORCE) THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2020 06:58 11XX W CROSS ST ROWHOME/TOWNHOUSE

LARCENY- FROM AUTO WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2020 03:54 3XX S POPPLETON ST STREET

Carroll – Camden Industrial Area

LARCENY- OTHER MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2020 03:30 15XX RUSSELL ST OTHER-INSIDE

LARCENY- OTHER MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2020 20:02 18XX WASHINGTON BLVD CONVENIENCE

Hollins Market

ROBBERY – STRONG ARM MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2020 16:44 10XX W PRATT ST STREET

AGG. ASSLT.- OTH. MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2020 16:44 XX S POPPLETON ST STREET

AGG. ASSLT.- GUN SATURDAY, AUGUST 08, 2020 14:31 XX S ARLINGTON AVE STREET

STOLEN AUTO THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2020 04:33 9XX LEMMON ST STREET

Union Square

NONE

Offense definitions from the FBI

South Baltimore Peninsula Neighborhoods Map

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Riverside Taphouse Opens on Light Street

Riverside Taphouse opened recently at 1542 Light St. in Riverside/South Baltimore. It was in a soft opening for the last two months doing carry-out, but its menu and bar has been at full operation in the last couple of weeks with some indoor and outdoor seating.

Riverside Taphouse is owned by former Social Pub General Manager Ryan Kehoe, an United States Navy veteran who has lived in South Baltimore for many years. He hired Justin Cox, who has worked with Kehoe as a manger at Social Pub, as the general manager for Riverside Taphouse; Chris Canty, who has been a bar manager at Wiley Gunter’s, Don’t Know, and Dock Street in Annapolis, as the beverage director; and Bobby Bassett, who put together the menu at Dock Street, as the chef.

Riverside Taphouse, like all restaurants in Baltimore, is currently limited to 25 percent capacity indoors due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is offering outdoor seating along Randall St.

The first floor dining room and bar has a max capacity of 85, so currently 21 patrons are allowed inside. Kehoe said the team is currently renovating the second floor dining room and bar of the building and hopes to have it open by November.

The team took on a full renovation of the first floor which includes renovated bathrooms, updated HVAC, new kitchen equipment, new floors, the removal of a vestibule by the front door, new bar equipment, a new draft system, new televisions, new high-top tables, and cosmetic improvements. A portion of the brick wall facing Randall St. was punched out and a new glass garage door has been installed. Kehoe said this “really brightens up the space.” An awning to provide shade for the increased outdoor dining was also added to the Randall St. facade.

Riverside Taphouse has agreed to an memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the South Baltimore Neighborhood Association (SBNA) to keep the garage door and windows closed after 9pm.

The former wood trim work on the facade has been removed. A new LED Riverside Taphouse sign has been installed and a new mural by Brian Propst of Mad Propst was added on the facade facing Randall St.

Riverside Taphouse is currently open Monday to Friday from 4pm to 11pm and Saturday from 10am to 11pm.

The menu at Riverside Taphouse is Bassett’s twist on bar food. All the sauces and dressings are homemade and the rolls are made from local bakers such as Dough Boy Fresh.

Appetizers include seven types of wings, Dough Boy Fresh pretzels with beer cheese, ahi tuna tacos, and a selection of egg rolls. Soups on the menu are chili and tomato. The menu has five types of salads that can be topped with pulled pork, grilled chicken, Fat Boy fried chicken, steak, grilled shrimp, and ahi tuna. Riverside Taphouse has build-your-own single, double, and triple smash burgers served on brioche rolls. Sandwiches include pulled pork, shrimp salad, the Fat Boy Fried Chicken Sandwich, a steak sandwich, a honey dijon chicken cheesesteak, a spicy jalapeño cheesesteak, and a kale and arugula power wrap. Desserts include the duck fat donut holes with a red wine syrup, bread pudding, and french toast.

Riverside Taphouse serves brunch on Saturdays and Sunday from 10am to 2pm. The brunch menu includes a selection of waffles, platters, sandwiches, and omelets. Bloody Mary’s and mimosas are also available during brunch.

Riverside Taphouse currently has 10 beers on tap and will eventually have 22. Canty said these will include “approachable” staples as well as seasonal beers, regional beers, and selections for craft beer connoisseurs. Riverside Taphouse offers pints and half liters of beer. Bud Light and Natural Light will always be on special.

It also sells cans and bottles of beer and hard seltzers, and house wines. The drink menu currently includes orange, grapefruit, berry, and watermelon crushes, a blackberry mule, blueberry lemonade, a spicy guava margarita, a watermelon mojito, and red sangria.

Riverside Taphouse sells packaged goods and will have specials on Natty Light and White Claw to go.

The many televisions at Riverside Taphouse will primarily play local sports including the Ravens, Orioles, Capitals, University of Maryland, and Navy Football.

Riverside Taphouse was initially hoping to open for March Madness, but getting open was delayed by the pandemic. Kehoe said they are excited to be open, already have regulars, and that business has been good.

Prior to Riverside Taphouse, the space at 1542 Light St. has been home to Copa 2000, Royal, Charlotte’s, The Reserve (which was later rebranded as 1542 Gastropub), Langermann’s on Light, and Das Bier Haus.

Photos courtesy of Chris Canty

via https://www.southbmore.com/2020/08/17/riverside-taphouse-opens-on-light-street/