Recent Business Closures and Relocations on Charles Street in Federal Hill

There is a number of newly-vacant storefronts on S. Charles St. in Federal Hill. Below are details.

828 S. Charles St.

Plantacea closed earlier this month at 828 S. Charles St. and is promising to open a new location. Owner Lisa Heckman posted the following to Instagram:

What I thought would take a couple of weeks, to sell inventory not coming with me, took essentially only one day! I didn’t see that coming! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for making it such an amazing and memorable day. I was reminded of just how many people have walked through these doors and have made an imprint on my journey. I cannot wait to share Plantacea 2.0 with you 💚

There are just a few plants and a few pots left. I will be open tomorrow, Sunday, for people picking up larger items they purchased. Feel free to stop by to check out what is left.

Next week starts the packing and cleaning 😟 I’ll bring up a million nursery pots and other items for giveaway and my door will be open.

Until we meet again, look for IG updates on my location and re-opening!

xx,
Lisa

The space now has a ‘for rent’ sign in the window.

906 S. Charles St. 

Glow To Go Skin Bar recently closed at 906 S. Charles St. The storefront currently has a ‘for rent’ sign in the window.

910 S. Charles St. 

Sugar Boats Goods closed yesterday at 910 S. Charles St. Owner Joyce Lombardi posted the following to social media on February 12th:

Well, my dear Sugar Boaters. The time has come. We aren’t renewing our lease. 🙁 That means all of our sustainable local goods, (plus tables, lamps, chairs and everything else) is 50 percent off, starting Saturday February 18th. But fear not. Carla @phinasfinelinens will carry some of our items so stay tuned!

As for me, I’m returning from whence I came: full time lobbying on violence and energy issues.

I loved it here, you all are tremendous. But I can’t do both. So come in please and help me wind down our lovely spot. 💙💛 we will be open Saturdays 12-5 through mid-March.

The space is now vacant.

912 S. Charles St.

Upholster Maurice House of Art has left its storefront at 912 S. Charles St. and relocated to 1100 Wicomico St. Suite 415 in Pigtown. The space is now vacant.

1005 S. Charles St. 

Last year, Baltimore Lash Bar relocated from 1005 S. Charles St. to 8 W. West St. The company posted the following to Facebook on May 1, 2022:

Our Baltimore location has moved to a new spot!

Thank you for being patient with us during this transition.

As most of you know, our landlord in Baltimore sold the building. Here’s the good news: our new Federal Hill location is only two blocks away from our original address AND it has free 2 hour street parking or a garage 1 block away.

Our new address is 8. West West Street, Baltimore, MD 21230.

We are above Marren Architects. Come in the door and up the steps to the left. Our door is at the top of the steps on the right!

We will have better atmosphere, a more beautiful space and lots more room!

We can’t wait for you to join us. Please call the lash bar or text your tech if you have any questions or cannot find us.

As always, remember, if you refer a new client and they use your name, you will get 35% off your next fill!

The company also has locations in Bel Air and Severna Park.

1016 S. Charles St. 

Mi & Yu Noodle Bar closed this month at 1016 S. Charles St. as owner Edward Kim is retiring. He sold his Hampden location and it is now under new ownership. Read SouthBMore.com’s article about the closure.

The space is now vacant.

1030 S. Charles St.

Crystal Moll Gallery relocated earlier this month, moving from 1030 S. Charles St. to 248 S. Conkling Street, Gallery C in Highlandtown. On January 11th, Owner Crystal Moll posted the following to Facebook:

After 13 years. January 21st will be the final day at my gallery in Federal Hill. I will miss my sweet gallery here on Charles Street. In appreciation and to hopefully lighten our move…I am offering my work including originals, prints and gifts at a 25% discount. This starts today and ends on the 21st. Thanks so for all the support!! That’s a Wrap Artists: #BennettVadnais #BethBathe #DeborahKommalan #CarolLeeThompson #TimKelly #KathyDaywalt #VladDuchev #StephanieMarzella.

A salon is currently being built out in Crystal Moll Gallery’s former space.

1055 S. Charles St. 

A boutique called LUS closed recently at 1055 S. Charles St. The space is now vacant.

While there are now new vacancies, there have been a number of filled vacancies around the area in recent months. This includes a new art gallery going into a 2,893 sq. ft. space at 1125 Light St.; Chateu de MarMutt opening this month at 1134 S. Charles St.; Tre Frateilli opening this month at 1121 Light St.; and Cocentric Education Solutions opening in August at 1210 Light St.

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South Baltimore Crime Updates

According to the Baltimore Police Department (BPD)  Crime Map, the following crimes were from 2/8/23 to 2/14/23.

Ridgely’s Delight

BURGLARY, 600 PORTLAND ST, SATURDAY, 2/11/23, 11:00

Stadium Area

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT, RUSSELL ST AND HAMBURG ST, MONDAY, 2/14/23, 16:00

From BPD:

On 14 February 2023 at approximately 1704 hours, Officer responded to Russell & Hamburg for a report of an Aggravated assault. Victim advised she was at S. Hanover and E. McComas when a Red Ford Edge pulled along side of her. Shortly after victim heard something hit the rear of her vehicle. Once the light turned green, the red ford edge pulled off at a high rate of speed while the rear passenger rolled the window down and pointed a black firearm as he called her a ” Stupid B****”. The passenger was wearing a black hoodie or jacket. Victim stated that there were no prior incidents leading up to this. The vehicle fled NB from the scene. Victim was not injured

Suspect #1: Black male

Suspect #2: Black female

Barre Circle

LARCENY, 700 WASHINGTON BLVD, THURSDAY, 2/9/23, 20:00

Otterbein

LARCCENY, 100 W HENRIETTA ST, SATURDAY, 2/11/23, 15:00

Sharp-Leadenhall

ROBBERY, 1000 S HANOVER ST, SUNDAY, 2/12/23, 17:00

From BPD:

On 02/12/2023 at approximately 1719 hours I responded to 1000 S. Hanover, Baltimore Md (7-11 Business). On my arrival I spoke to an employee who stated that he observed an unknown W/M taking firewood from the store and leaving. Employee then exited the store and began chasing him on foot. Employee then approached the W/M in the parking lot, and the unknown male cut him with a knife. The male then fled the location in an unknown vehicle. Employee received non-life threating injures. Suspect’s description is a W/M wearing knit hat, black jacket, blue jeans, brown shoes, suspect #2 W/M was described as wearing black jacket, blue jeans and a third suspect was white female. District Detective Unit responded to the scene and assumed the investigation.

Suspect #1: White male wearing knit hat, black jacket, blue jeans, brown shoes

Suspect #2: White male was described as wearing black jacket, blue jeans.

Suspect #3: White female.

Federal Hill

ROBBERY – STREET, 1000 RIVERSIDE AVE, SUNDAY, 2/12/23, 20:00

From BPD:

February 12, 2023 I received a call for an attempted armed robbery at 2103 hours at 1000 Riverside Ave. Upon arrival met with victim who stated he was going to his car to check for his wallet and at that time he was approached by (2) individuals (1) #1 male and (1) #2 female. victim stated the female walked up to him and said, “don’t say a word and give me your keys” and victim refused and flee the scene. District Detective Unit assumed the investigation.

Suspect #1: White female age 14-17 Height 4’7 to 4’9 Weight 110 to 120 wearing all black.

Suspect #3: Black male age 14-21 height 5’9 to 6’1 Height Weight 120-140 wearing all black.

Federal Hill South/Riverside

AUTO THEFT, 900 E FORT AVE, WEDNESDAY, 2/8/23, 18:00

LARCENY, 900 E FORT AVE, FRIDAY, 2/10/23, 0:00

BURGLARY, 1500 STACK ST, FRIDAY, 2/10/23, 1:00

From BPD:

On Friday February 10th, 2023, at about 0103 hours This Sergeant responded to 1500 Stock Street for report of attempted robbery. Upon arrival This sergeant spoke with both victims. Victim #1 and Vicitm#2 advised that (2) two unknown black males attempted to rob them.

Victim advised she observed a group of males on bikes at end of her street. Vcitm#1 then advised that she called Vicimt#2 to come meet her outside as she got her vehicle and walk to their home. Victim #1 exited the vehicle and began to walk towards the house. Two suspects got off their bikes and attempted to force the door open to the residence. Victim #2 held the door closed and called the police. Victim#1 and Victim#2 were not injured.

Officer collected evidence of the scene. Complaint card was given victims. District Detective Unit assumed investigation.

Suspect #1: black male age 15-21 light skin about 5’4, medium build, with a black hood, black face mask, black jacket, jeans, and black shoes had his left hand inside of his left front jacket pocket.

Suspect #2: black male, brown skin, medium build, with a black hood, white skull cap, black mask, black jacket, jeans, and black shoes rode a bike

ROBBERY – RESIDENCE, 800 E FORT AVE, FRIDAY, 2/10/23, 11:00

From BPD:

On 10 February 2023, at approximately 0115 hrs., your writer responded to 800 E. Fort Ave. for report of an Un-armed Robbery. Upon arrival, your writer met with victim who advised the following. He parked his vehicle a few doors down from his residence and begin walking to his home. Victim was approached by three black male juveniles who confronted him on the sidewalk. Suspect one order property from the victim. Subsequently, suspect #1 reached into victim pocket and removed his vehicle keys. All three suspects proceeded to enter victim vehicle and fled the area in same traveling E/B on Fort Ave. Supporting units conducted an area canvas yielded negative results. District Detective Unit assumed investigation.

Suspect #1: black male age 18-20 thin build black clothing blue hoodie.

Suspect #2: black male age 18-19 thin build black knit hat black clothing.

Suspect #3: black male age 20-22 stocky build gray hoodie black clothing.

AUTO THEFT, 700 E FORT AVE, SATURDAY, 2/11/23, 13:00

From BPD:

On 2/15/23 this Officer responded to 700 E fort Ave in reference to a stolen auto. Upon arrival, this Officer spoke with victim who advised that on 2.13.22 she told her long-term boyfriend to get his belongings and to get out. Victim took a trip to New York City and did not return home until today at approximately 1600 hours. When she returned, her vehicle and the keys were missing. Victim/assistance forms provided.

South Baltimore Neighborhood

NONE

Key Highway/HarborView

NONE

Inner Harbor

AUTO THEFT, 600 E PRATT ST, SATURDAY, 2/11/23, 17:00

Port Covington

NONE

Locust Point

AUTO THEFT, 1100 KEY HWY E, THURSDAY, 2/9/23, 21:00

From BPD:

On 9th of February 2023, I received a call at 2157 hours at 109 Key Highway for a stolen auto. Upon my arrival I met with victim who stated his 2019 Dodge Challenger was stolen from in front of his home. Victim advised heard his vehicle start up and by time he came downstairs the car was driving off and the passenger side window was ripped out and tossed on the ground. Area canvass was conducted with negative result. Victim was provided complainant form and advised.

BURGLARY, 1000 HULL ST, SUNDAY, 2/12/23, 10:00

Pigtown

ROBBERY – CARJACKING, 300 SCOTT ST, FRIDAY, 2/10/23, 1:00

SHOOTING, 1100 NANTICOKE ST, FRIDAY, 2/10/23, 7:00

From BPD:

Southern District Shooting Investigation

On February 10, 2023, at approximately 7:11 a.m., Southern District patrol officers responded to the 1100 block of Nanticoke Street, for a report of a shooting.

Once there, officers located a 37-year-old male, inside of a vehicle, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.

Medics transported the victim to an area hospital where his condition is unknown.

Due to the victim’s injuries, homicide detectives have been notified. Anyone with information is urged to contact investigators at 410-396-2100 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7lockup.

ROBBERY – CARJACKING, 200 ROUNDHOUSE CT, SUNDAY, 2/12/23, 1:00

SHOOTING, 800 WASHINGTON BLVD, TUESDAY, 2/14/23, 18:00

SHOOTING, 800 WASHINGTON BLVD, TUESDAY, 2/14/23, 18:00

From BPD:

Southern District Shooting Investigation

On February 14, 2023, at approximately 6:49 p.m., officers responded to a home in the 800 block of Washington Boulevard for a shooting.

Upon arrival, officers located a 21-year-old male who had been shot in the head.

The victim was transported to an area hospital where his condition is unknown at this time.

Southern district shooting detectives are investigating this incident.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Southern District shooting detectives at 410-396-2499 or call Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP.

Carroll – Camden Industrial Area

ROBBERY – STREET, 1500 RIDGELY ST, TUESDAY, 2/7/23, 1:00

From BPD:

On Tuesday, February 7 at approx. 0145 hrs, victim advised he was walking in the 1500 block of Ridgley when the male came over to him and told him to give him his money. Suspect said “give me some of that money” and attempted to grab victim. The victim fled the location and approached the police standing in the 2000 block of Bayard Street The suspect was descripted black male riding a mountain bike wearing a blue jacket, black pants, black mask and black hat. An area canvass for the suspect with negative results. No property was taken. District Detective Unit assumed investigation.

Suspect #1: black male riding mountain bike wearing a blue jacket, black pants, black mask and black hat.

LARCENY, 1500 RUSSELL ST, SATURDAY, 2/11/23, 14:00

LARCENY, 1500 RUSSELL ST, MONDAY, 2/13/23, 0:00

Hollins Market

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT, 0 S POPPLETON ST, WEDNESDAY, 2/8/23, 11:00

BURGLARY, 900 LEMMON ST, SUNDAY, 2/12/23, 21:00

Union Square

LARCENY, 1700 W LOMBARD ST, MONDAY, 2/13/23, 18:00

Offense definitions from the FBI

South Baltimore Peninsula Neighborhoods Map

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South Baltimore Crime Updates

From Riverside Neighborhood Association:

CRIME ALERT:
Two events occurred overnight within Riverside and in close proximity to one another around the same time. As you review the details below provided by the Baltimore Police Department- Southern District, please also review the tips from the Baltimore Police Department.

Incident 1: On Friday February 10th, 2023, at about 1:03AM, police responded to 1500 Block of Stack Street for report of attempted robbery. Upon arrival, police spoke with both victims. Victim #1 and Victim #2 advised that (2) two unknown black males, medium build, wearing dark face masks attempted to rob them. Victim advised she observed a group of males on bikes at end of her street. Victim #1 then advised that they called Victim #2 to come meet them outside as they got out of vehicle and walked to their home. Victim #1 exited the vehicle and began to walk towards the house. Two suspects got off their bikes and attempted to force the door open to the residence. Victim #2 held the door closed and called the police. Victim#1 and Victim#2 were not injured.

Incident 2: On 10 February 2023, at approximately 1:15AM, police responded to 800 Block of E. Fort Ave. for report of an Un-armed Robbery. Upon arrival, police met with victim who advised the following. They parked their vehicle a few doors down from their residence and begin walking home. Victim was approached by three black male juveniles, approx age 18-22 wearing dark clothing, who confronted them on the sidewalk. Suspect #1 order property from the victim. Subsequently, suspect #1 reached into victim pocket and removed vehicle keys. All three suspects proceeded to enter victim vehicle and fled the area.

RNA and nearby community associations are in contact with the Southern District and will be following all cases closely. Be safe, neighbors.
These and other tips can be found at
https://www.baltimorepolice.org/…/robbery-prevention-tips

According to the Baltimore Police Department (BPD)  Crime Map, the following crimes were from 2/1/23 to 2/7/23.

Ridgely’s Delight

BURGLARY, 600 PORTLAND ST, WEDNESDAY, 2/1/23, 1:00

BURGLARY, 600 PORTLAND ST, WEDNESDAY, 2/1/23, 1:00

Stadium Area

NONE

Barre Circle

NONE

Otterbein

NONE

Sharp-Leadenhall

NONE

Federal Hill

ROBBERY, 1100 S CHARLES ST, SUNDAY, 2/5/23, 1:00

From BPD:

On February 05, 2023, at approximately 0157 hours I responded to 200 North Calvert St in reference to an unarmed robbery that took place at 1118 S. Charles St. Victim was having a conversation with members of another group outside of 1118 S. Charles St when an unknown male of the group took offense to something that was said. The male proceeded to attack victim with his hands, during the course of the attack the unknown male grabbed victims purse containing her wallet and keys and ran in an unknown direction on foot. Victim declined medical attention. District Detective Unit assumed the investigation.

LARCENY, 1000 S CHARLES ST, MONDAY, 2/6/23, 11:00

Federal Hill South/Riverside

BURGLARY, 1400 RIVERSIDE AVE, THURSDAY, 2/2/23, 5:00

LARCENY, 900 E FORT AVE, THURSDAY, 2/2/23, 16:00

LARCENY, 1700 BELT ST, THURSDAY, 2/2/23, 20:00

LARCENY FROM AUTO, 1100 KEY HWY, FRIDAY, 2/3/23, 18:00

LARCENY, 1100 COVINGTON ST, SATURDAY, 2/4/23, 22:00

LARCENY, 1400 KEY HWY, SUNDAY, 2/5/23, 3:00

LARCENY, 1400 BATTERY AVE, SUNDAY, 2/5/23, 5:00

LARCENY, 1400 KEY HWY, MONDAY, 2/6/23, 22:00

South Baltimore Neighborhood

LARCENY, 1800 S HANOVER ST, WEDNESDAY, 2/1/23, 10:00

LARCENY, 1700 S HANOVER ST, SATURDAY, 2/4/23, 16:00

LARCENY FROM AUTO, 0 E WELLS ST, SUNDAY, 2/5/23, 2:00

Key Highway/HarborView

NONE

Inner Harbor

LARCENY, 600 E PRATT ST, WEDNESDAY, 2/1/23, 9:00

LARCENY, 400 E PRATT ST, WEDNESDAY, 2/1/23, 10:00

LARCENY, 400 E PRATT ST, THURSDAY, 2/2/23, 10:00

LARCENY, 200 E PRATT ST, SATURDAY, 2/4/23, 15:00

LARCENY, 400 E PRATT ST, MONDAY, 2/6/23, 12:00

Port Covington

BURGLARY, 300 E CROMWELL ST, SUNDAY, 2/5/23, 3:00

Locust Point

NONE

Pigtown

LARCENY, 800 W CROSS ST, THURSDAY, 2/2/23, 13:00

LARCENY, 1000 W OSTEND ST, SATURDAY, 2/4/23, 18:00

Carroll – Camden Industrial Area

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT, 1000 RUSSELL ST, FRIDAY, 2/3/23, 12:00

LARCENY, 1500 BUSH ST, SATURDAY, 2/4/23, 15:00

AUTO THEFT, 1500 RUSSELL ST, SUNDAY, 2/5/23, 17:00

LARCENY, 1500 RUSSELL ST, MONDAY, 2/623, 21:00

LARCENY, 1500 RUSSELL ST, TUESDAY, 2/7/23, 1:00

ROBBERY, 1500 RIDGELY ST, TUESDAY, 2/7/23, 1:00

From BPD:

On Tuesday, February 7 at approx. 0145 hrs, victim advised he was walking in the 1500 block of Ridgley when the male came over to him and told him to give him his money. Suspect said “give me some of that money” and attempted to grab victim. The victim fled the location and approached the police standing in the 2000 block of Bayard Street The suspect was descripted black male riding a mountain bike wearing a blue jacket, black pants, black mask and black hat. An area canvass for the suspect with negative results. No property was taken. District Detective Unit assumed investigation.

Suspect Information: black male riding mountain bike wearing a blue jacket, black pants, black mask and black hat.

Hollins Market

LARCENY, 1000 HOLLINS ST, SATURDAY, 2/4/23, 13:00

Union Square

LARCENY FROM AUTO, 800 HOLLINS ST, THURSDAY, 2/2/23, 18:00

AUTO THEFT, 1300 W PRATT ST, THURSDAY, 2/2/23, 23:00

LARCENY, 800 HOLLINS ST, FRIDAY, 2/3/22, 22:00

LARCENY, 1000 HOLLINS ST, SATURDAY, 2/4/23, 13:00

Offense definitions from the FBI

South Baltimore Peninsula Neighborhoods Map

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New York’s ‘Bob’s Pizza Tour’ Launches in Baltimore

Bob’s Pizza Tour, a pizza tour company that started in New York City in 2019, is now doing tours in Baltimore. Bob Hanlon, founder of Bob’s Pizza Tour, relocated to Baltimore last year and spent recent months getting more familiar with the pizza scene in Baltimore.

The pizza tours, during which attendees walk to different pizza venues within one neighborhood, take place on Saturdays or Sundays. Bob’s Pizza Tour is offering separate tours in Hampden, around Patterson Park, in South Baltimore, and around Harbor East. There will be one tour for each area a month as the company gets started in Baltimore.

The first tour in Baltimore was this past Saturday in Hampden and the Patterson Park tour is scheduled to follow on February 19th. The first South Baltimore tour will take place on Sunday, February 26th at 1pm.

Hanlon is looking to include pizzerias such as Pizza di Joey, Barfly’s, Hersh’s, and Diamondback Brewing Company on the South Baltimore tour.

The Hampden tour featured Paulie Gee’s Hampden and Arthouse for pizza, and Dangerously Delicious Pies for dessert pies. The Patterson Park tour will go to Matthew’s Pizza, Verde, and Johnny Rad’s Pizzeria Tavern. Hanlon hopes to inlcude places like Joe Benny’s and Harbor East Deli on the Harbor East tour.

Tours still take place in three locations in Manhattan, New York.

“As someone who relocated from New York City down to Hampden, they are definitely two different pizza cities. There are certainly not as many pizzerias in Baltimore as New York, but there is a lot to try,” said Hanlon. “It’s great that there’s history here. We have places like Matthew’s that have been around for many decades and generations and continue to make amazing pies that people love to go out and try.”

“Recently we got new places like Underground Pizza which opened up during the pandemic. It really exploded onto the scene and was able to quickly expand into Towson and Silver Spring. Then you have Paulie Gee’s in Hampden which has been around a few years and continues to bring new offerings including a slice offering to accommodate the lunch crowd in the neighborhood,” said Hanlon.

“Across the board there a lot of great places and different styles of pizza. New York-Style, Neapolitan, Detroit-style pizza, pan pies, anything and everything you can imagine in the pizza world, it’s happening in Baltimore,” he continued. “With the pizza tours, I’m really excited to be able to get people out of their house and their comfort zone, and take them to new places they haven’t been to before as they try new pizzas and really expand their palate.”

Tours cost $60 per person and cover the pizza. Guests can buy their own alcoholic beverages or soft drinks separately.

During the tours, Hanlon gives history and pizza baking details at all the places and asks guests to rank the pizzas.

The first rule of the tour is “phones eat first.” Hanlon encourages people to post their pictures to social media, which has led to a large Instagram following for Bob’s Pizza Tour of more than 38,000.

“It’s basically a bar crawl, but for pizza,” said Hanlon. “There’s no better way in my opinion to experience a city than by trying the food. And pizza, in my humble opinion, is the best food to eat.”

“I’m excited to continue to meet a lot of new Baltimore friends and take them out on a really awesome afternoon or evening in the city,” said Hanlon.

Photos courtesy of Bob’s Pizza Tour

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Levantine Restaurant ‘Ammoora’ Now Open at The Ritz-Carlton Residences in Federal Hill

Levantine restaurant Ammoora has opened at 751 Key Hwy. at The Ritz-Carlton Residences in Federal Hill. The 5,800 sq. ft. commercial space was last occupied by Sip Wine and Dine which closed more than six years ago.

Ammoora is owned by South Baltimore resident Jay Salkini who founded telecommunications business Tecore Networks in 1991. Salkini enjoys putting teams together and bringing commercial spaces back to life. He is also a partner in Art of Balance Wellness Spa at The Ritz-Carlton Residences.

Levant is a region of the Eastern Mediterranean that includes Syria, Lebanon, Turkey, Jordan, Palestine, and Israel. Salkini was born in Syria where his family produces olive oil.

Ammoora chef Dima Al-Chaar is a native of Damascus, Syria and is a culinary, hospitality, and restaurant management graduate from La Salle College in Montreal, Canada. She has worked in 17 different countries and has helped open 46 restaurants. She moved to the United States last year to open Ammoora. Al-Chaar was a contestant on Top Chef Middle East and uses her mother’s Levantine recipes in many of her dishes.

Salkini took on a full renovation of the restaurant space to “have the heart of Levantine culture,” according to Ammoora chief marketing officer Markie Britton. She said the goal was to make it very “warm and inviting.”

The dining room was designed to have the feel of a Mediterranean courtyard. It has light colors, a water fountain, different styles of tile, and paintings installed by local artist Kelly L. Walker. The dining room leads out to a new outdoor patio. In the warmer months, the dining room will open up to the patio.

The bar room in the front of the restaurant was designed as a contemporary lounge.

Al-Chaar’s menu at Ammoora features a lot of shareable mezze plates as well as some main dishes. The menu includes salads such as tabouleh and fattoush; soups such as spicy lentil tomato soup and barley yogurt soup; and different dips including three types of hummus, baba ghanouj, and keshké.

Cold mezze plates include yalangi, which are rolled vine leaves with rice and vegetables; hurrak isba’o which is a green lentil dish; and salmon and beef tartar dishes. Warm mezze dishes include different meat rolls with beef, chicken, shrimp, and vegetables.

Ammoora has four different mankoushés (flat breads) that are cooked in its brick oven. Ammoora offers a cheese flatbread as well as the Lahm B-Ajin Mdalal with seasoned minced beef mixed with yogurt, pomegranate molasses and tahini, pomegranates, and lemon wedges; and the Mfasakh Batenjen with chargrilled eggplant, lemon vinaigrette, fresh thyme, tahini, pomegranate molasses, and sesame seeds.

Main dishes include a beef short rib, zaatar crusted salmon, chicken skewers, and a roasted cauliflower steak.

The menu also includes Levantine desserts and sides.

The bar program at Ammoora includes Lebanese wines and cocktails including a date-infused old fashioned.

Ammoora is open Wednesday to Sunday from 5pm to 930pm. The bar is open until 11pm on the weekends.

The team at Ammoora prefers for diners to make reservations. The restaurant is also available for private parties. It also offers valet parking.

Markie said they would like to add brunch in the summer and will also consider adding lunch hours in the future.

Ammoora has approximately 45 employees.

Ammoora is pledging 10 percent of its proceeds in February to assist relief efforts following the earthquakes in Syria and Turkey on Monday.

“Our roots originated in Syria, and our mission when opening Ammoora was to introduce to Marylanders the love and generosity of the Levantine community by showcasing its culture, cuisine, and hospitality,” said Salkini in a press release. “Today, we continue our mission of generosity and pledge support to those impacted by this tragic earthquake.”

Chef Dima Al-Chaar

 

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South Baltimore Crime Updates

According to the Baltimore Police Department (BPD)  Crime Map, the following crimes were from 1/25/23 to 1/31/23.

Ridgely’s Delight

NONE

Stadium Area

NONE

Barre Circle

NONE

Otterbein

NONE

Sharp-Leadenhall

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT, 900 PEACH ST, THURSDAY, 1/26/23, 9:00

Federal Hill

LARCENY, 1000 S CHARLES ST, TUESDAY, 1/31/23, 8:00

LARCENY, 1000 S CHARLES ST, TUESDAY, 1/31/23, 9:00

Federal Hill South/Riverside

LARCENY, 1500 COVINGTON ST, SUNDAY, 1/29/23, 6:00

South Baltimore Neighborhood

BURGLARY, 1600 S HANOVER ST, THURSDAY, 1/26/23, 22:00

Key Highway/HarborView

NONE

Inner Harbor

LARCENY FROM AUTO, 400 E PRATT ST, WEDNESDAY, 1/25/23, 21:00

LARCENY, 600 E PRATT ST, SUNDAY, 1/29/23, 15:00

LARCENY, 600 E PRATT ST, MONDAY, 1/30/23, 0:00

LARCENY, 600 E PRATT ST, MONDAY, 1/30/23, 10:00

LARCENY, 600 E PRATT ST, TUESDAY, 1/31/23, 14:00

Port Covington

NONE

Locust Point

LARCENY, 1400 REYNOLDS ST, SATURDAY, 1/28/23, 17:00

Pigtown

LARCENY, 1200 WASHINGTON BLVD, WEDNESDAY, 1/25/23, 19:00

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT, 1200 WASHINGTON BLVD, THURSDAY, 1/26/23, 8:00

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT, 1300 S CAREY ST, SUNDAY, 1/29/23, 10:00

LARCENY FROM AUTO, 1300 WASHINGTON BLVD, MONDAY, 1/30/23, 1:00

LARCENY FROM AUTO, 900 WASHINGTON BLVD, MONDAY, 1/30/23, 12:00

Carroll – Camden Industrial Area

LARCENY, 1500 RUSSELL ST, WEDNESDAY, 1/25/23, 4:00

AUTO THEFT, 1500 BUSH ST, THURSDAY, 1/26/23, 7:00

LARCENY FROM AUTO, 1500 BUSH ST, SUNDAY, 1/29/23, 21:00

Hollins Market

LARCENY FROM AUTO, 1000 BOYD ST, THURSDAY, 1/26/23, 12:00

AUTO THEFT, 900 W LOMBARD ST, SUNDAY, 1/29/23, 0:00

Union Square

LARCENY, 1500 W PRATT ST, WEDNESDAY, 1/25/23, 23:00

LARCENY, 1700 HOLLINS ST, SATURDAY, 1/28/23, 10:00

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT, 100 S STRICKER ST, TUESDAY, 1/31/23, 11:00

Offense definitions from the FBI

South Baltimore Peninsula Neighborhoods Map

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Mi & Yu Noodle Bar to Close in Federal Hill

Mi & Yu Noodle Bar will close on February 15th after almost eight years in Federal Hill. Owner Edward Kim said he is ready to retire after a long career as a chef and restaurant owner.

At one point Mi & Yu Noodle Bar had four locations. Kim sold The Rotunda location, which is now under new ownership. The location at Mount Vernon Marketplace closed in June of last year. There was also a location in Arlington, Virginia.

Kim told SouthBMore.com he tried selling the Federal Hill location, but he could not find a buyer. He noted The Rotunda location has 100 percent more in sales than the Federal Hill location.

Kim said the Federal Hill location, which was the original location, experienced growth in 2015 t0 2017 and was stagnant in 2018 and 2019, before it “really fell off” in 2020 during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. He noted that ramen is more seasonal and tougher to sell in the summer.

Mi & Yu sells customizable noodle bowls including ramen, as well as bao, sandwiches, and Korean wings.

Kim will spend the next year wrapping things up in Baltimore before moving to Mexico for a few years. After that he plans on traveling the world.

Originally from Bronx, New York, Kim took jobs as a chef in Washington, D.C. before moving to Baltimore in 2001 to help open Asian-fusion restaurant Ixia in Mount Vernon. Soon after that he co-owned Soigné in Riverside, took different chef jobs after it closed, and launched Mi & Yu in 2015.

About his career in the kitchen, Kim said, “It was challenging and at times rewarding. It builds a lot of character.” He said in another life he would’ve majored in finance and been a trader on Wall Street.

Mi & Yu Noodle Bar will have a limited menu until it closes.

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Weekend Events Around Baltimore

MSP Polar Bear Plunge at Sandy Point State Park: Thursday, Friday, and Saturday

Salvage Arc’s Magnet Fishing Meetup at 1629 Thames St.: Thursday rom 6pm-8pm

The Office Trivia “With Todd Packer” at Magooby’s Joke House: Thursday at 730pm

David Koechner at Magooby’s Joke House: Friday at Saturday

Irish Goodbye Stand Up Show at Delia Foley’s: Friday from 730pm-1030pm

title of show at Spotlighters Theatre: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

Build Your Own Teddy Bear Workshop at Baltimore Museum of Industry: Saturday from 10am-1230pm

Kick the Winter Blues – Bull & Oyster Roast at Knight of Columbus 1338 Hull Street: Saturday from 3pm-7pm

O’s Birdland Caravan Happy Hour at Checkerspot Brewing Company: Saturday from 4pm-6pm

2nd Annual Dog Wedding at Lord Baltimore Hotel: Saturday from 6pm-10pm

Groundhog Day Party at Penn Station: Saturday at 7pm

Nevermore Rave’N Dance (Nerd Prom) at Baltimore Soundstage: Saturday from 8pm-12am

BSO – Dvořák Cello Concerto at Meyerhoff: Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 3pm

Dirty Dancing at Senator Theatre: Sunday at 10am

O’s Topgolf @ Topgolf Baltimore: Sunday from 1030am-1230pm

St. Patrick’s Day Parade Fundraiser at James Joyce Irish Pub: Sunday at 11am

BFA Cinema Family Funday at Guilford Hall Brewery: Sunday from 12pm-4pm

AOH Division 5 St. Patrick’s Day Parade Fundraiser at James Joyce Irish Pub: Sunday from 12pm-5pm

Eclectic Goods Craft + Vintage Market at Ministry of Brewing: Sunday from 12pm-5pm

Federal Hill South’s Chili Cook-Off at Little Havana Restaurant y Cantina: Sunday from 5pm-9pm

Roost 501 Bullies of Baltimore ESPN 30 for 30 Watch Party at MaGerks Pub: Sunday at 7pm

Free Outdoor Fitness

November Project at Patterson Park: Friday at 630am

Weekly Farmers’ Markets

32nd Street Farmers’ Market in Waverly:  Saturday from 7am-12pm

Fell’s Point Farmers Market at Broadway Square: Saturday from 9am-1230pm

Have a GREAT weekend!

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