Juice Lab Now Open in Hollins Market

Vegan juice and smoothie shop Juice Lab has opened at 40 S. Carrollton Ave. in Hollins Market. The retail space, which is at the corner of Hollins St. and S. Carrollton Ave., was previously a boutique and political office.

Juice Lab is owned by Hollins Market resident Robert “J.R.” Lee and Shani Quintana, who also own a commercial construction company together. Quintana was a fan of the other juice shops in Canton and Federal Hill and wanted to bring those same offerings to Hollins Market.

The duo took on a renovation of the space and added concrete floors, concrete counters, a green wall, wood tables, and a wood counter.

Juice Lab’s cold-pressed juice options include carrot, apple, and ginger turmeric; kale, spinach, parsley, cucumber, and apple lemon ginger; charcoal lemonade; orange, pineapple, grapefruit, and carrot; and watermelon basil.

Juice Lab also offers a juice cleanse program.

Smoothies include the Sowebo Shake with strawberry pineapple, orange and chia seeds; the Arlington Avalanche with spinach, avocado, banana, raw honey, flax seed, Medjool dates, and oat milk; the Hollins Hustle with banana, cold brew coffee, cacao powder, Medjool dates, and seals; and the Berry B&O with mixed berries, oat milk, flax seed, and vanilla vegan protein powder.

Smoothie bowls include add-ons such as sunflower seeds, almonds, coconut, chia seeds, granola, pumpkin seeds, blueberries, strawberries, and bananas.

Juice Lab also offers toasts such as its Hummus toast, Taco Toast, Feta Cucumber, and Protein Toast. It also sells granola bars.

Lee and Quintana will add a breakfast menu in the near future with items such as bagels with vegan cream cheese, and bok choy noodles.

Juice Lab is currently open from 9am to 5pm on Tuesday to Sunday. Lee said they hope to start opening at 730am in the near future as they bring on additional staff.

Lee said they are excited to bring a healthy option to the neighborhood and to teach people more about nutrition and immunity boosting.

“Eat food as your medicine, if not your medicine will become your food,” said Lee.

Lee is happy to bring a new dining option to the neighborhood. He wants to see more storefronts filled in the neighborhood and more stalls occupied at Hollins Market to help bring more people to the area.

Lee is active in helping the community as he’s currently the Vice President and Public Safety Committee Chair of Southwest Partnership. He is also the former president of the Hollins Roundhouse Neighborhood Association.

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Federal Hill Prep’s School Cleanup and Restaurant Night at Cross Street Public House Happening This Week

Press release from Federal Hill Preparatory School:

Federal Hill Prep Restaurant Night at Cross Street Public House
26 E. Cross St., Baltimore, MD 21230
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2021 AT 5 PM – 10 PM

What a yummy way to support Federal Hill Prep! The new Cross Street Public House is partnering with Prep for a restaurant night, with 15% of proceeds going to the school. You can dine-in (with outside or inside options) or carry out. Be sure to mention you’re there for Federal Hill Prep!

https://www.facebook.com/events/266134772052984

Fall Clean-Up Event
Federal Hill Preparatory School
1040 William St, Baltimore, MD 21230

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2021 AT 9 AM – 12 PM
The Federal Hill Prep community is invited to help at Fall Clean-Up Day, open to all. Planned projects include adding plants and flowers, weeding, and putting down mulch. Kids are very welcome at this family-friendly event. Gardening supplies and refreshments will be provided.

https://www.facebook.com/events/575019380317842

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Where to Trick-or-Treat in South Baltimore

With Halloween taking place this Sunday, there are several ways to celebrate throughout the weekend in South Baltimore.

Neighborhood trick-or-treating in South Baltimore is expected to take place Sunday from approximately 530pm to 8pm. In previous years, busy corridors for trick-or-treaters on the South Baltimore Peninsula have included along Fort Ave.; Randall St. along Riverside Park; blocks east of Riverside Park on Covington St., Belt St., and Jackson St.; along Riverside Ave. and Battery Ave.; on William St. in Federal Hill; and throughout Locust Point.

Federal Hill Main Street is hosting its annual trick-or-treating event at its various businesses on Saturday. Trick-0r-treating is from 330pm to 430pm with additional events beginning at 130pm. From Federal Hill Main Street’s Facebook page:

Port Covington is hosting a trunk-or-treat event on Sunday from 12pm to 3pm. From Port Covington’s Facebook page:

GraceCity is hosting its 3rd annual Candy Caravan trunk-or-treat event at Baltimore Museum of Industry on Saturday.

While not trick-or-treating, the SOBO Halloween Bash is Saturday from 1pm to 5pm at Riverside Park.

Additional Halloween events around town include:

Bike Party: Halloween Ride at St. Mary’s Park and Monument City Brewing Company: Friday 630pm to 12am

ZOOBOO at The Maryland Zoo: Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 4pm

Mobtown Brewing Company Kids Halloween: Saturday at 1pm

Halloween Haunted Parking Lot and Fair: Pulled Pork and Family Fun and Contests: Dance and Costume at 1401 Towson St.: Saturday from 4pm to 8pm

BSO Fusion: Skull and Bones at Meyerhoff: Saturday at 8pm

The Rocky Horror Picture Show at Baltimore Center Stage: Saturday at 9pm

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Halloween Weekend Events Around Baltimore

Food Rescue Giveaway! Thursday Evenings at Old Major: Thursday from 430pm-630pm

Barks & Boo’s at Center Plaza: Thursday from 5pm-7pm

The Classics Cocktail Class at Sagamore Spirit: Thursday from 7pm-8pm

Friday Morning Clean Ups With Green & Grounds at Federal Hill Prep: Friday from 845am-945am

Reach for the Stars Walk-a-Thon to End Domestic Violence: Friday from 5pm-8pm

Friday Night Nylon Cage Matches at Baltimore Urban Baseball Association: Friday from 7pm-9pm

Barracuda’s at OBT Truck: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

Craft Your Own Cocktail Tour at Sagamore Spirit: Friday from 6pm-7pm

Bike Party: Halloween Ride at St. Mary’s Park and Monument City Brewing Company: Friday 630pm-12am

UNION Craft Brewing Friday Movie Nights (Lost Boys): Friday from 7pm-10pm

The Believe In Tomorrow Port to Fort 6k: Saturday from 830am-12pm

Project Clean Stream- Friends of Stony Run and Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay: Saturday from 9am-12pm

ZOOBOO at The Maryland Zoo: Saturday and Sunday from 10am-4pm

BARCStoberfest Beer Garden at Old Line Spirits: Saturday from 12pm-4pm

Mobtown Brewing Company Kids Halloween: Saturday at 1pm

2021 SOBO Halloween Bash at Riverside Park: Saturday from 1pm-5pm

Halloween Tricks and Treats at our Federal Hill Businesses: Saturday from 130pm-430pm

Halloween Haunted Parking Lot and Fair: Pulled Pork and Family Fun and Contests: Dance and Costume at 1401 Towson St.: Saturday from 4pm-8pm

BSO Fusion: Skull and Bones at Meyerhoff: Saturday at 8pm

The Rocky Horror Picture Show at Baltimore Center Stage: Saturday at 9pm

Craft Your Own Brunch Cocktail Class: Sunday from 1030am-1130am

Tails on the Rails at B&O Railroad Museum: Sunday from 2pm-6pm

3rd Annual Candy Caravan at Baltimore Museum of Industry: Sunday from 3pm-5pm

South Baltimore Trick-or-Treating in South Baltimore: 530pm-8pm

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: Saturday from 8am-1230pm

Cross Street Farmers’ Market: Saturday form 9am-12pm

BMI Farmers’ Market: Saturday from 9am-1pm

Bmore Flea & Craft Market at Broadway Market: Saturday from 11am-4pm

Baltimore Farmers’ Market & Bazaar Under the JFX: Sunday from 7am-12pm

Have a GREAT weekend!

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Rice Crook Closes at Cross Street Market in Federal Hill

Korean rice bowl and steam bun stall Rice Crook has closed at Cross Street Market in Federal Hill. Rice Crook opened in 2019 and was the first to occupy its stall in the renovated Cross Street Market.

On October 15th, Rice Crook said on its Facebook page: “Very sad to announce that we are permanently closed.”

Rice Crook’s sister business, Bun’d Up, still has three locations around Washington, D.C.

The Cross Street Market management team told SouthBMore.com two new concepts will open next month and announcements will be coming soon.

Recent closures at Cross Street Market include Rooster & Hen, Annoula’s Greek Kitchen, Ono Poké, and Royal Farms Chicken. New additions in recent months are Watershed, Atlas Fish Market, Southrn’ Spice, and Crepe Crazy.

There are currently five vacant stalls at Cross Street Market.

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

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Skateboarding Interaction in South Baltimore Seen By Millions on TikTok

Last week, Asen Gyenyame, a lifeguard at Riverside Park Pool who can often be seen skateboarding around South Baltimore, posted a video to his TikTok page of local realtor Alyssia Essig giving him some words of encouragement. The video has now been viewed 8.8 million times and has garnered 2.3 million likes.

@skatevibes01 She’s the best ##skatetok##skateboard##skater##karen##karenskatepark##skateboard##motivational##inspirational##sb##skate##skatetricks♬ Vas – jagger finn

Gyenyame, who often skates at Riverside Park or the Baltimore Museum of Industry, posts video clips of his newest tricks to his YouTube page (Skate Vibes) and social media accounts. He puts his iPhone on a tripod and has a camera strapped to his head to capture the videos.

Earlier this month, Gyenyame was trying nightmare flips (pop-shuvit double kickflip) under the gazebo at the Baltimore Museum of Industry. While eating her lunch from the parking lot, Essig saw his dedication and decided to give him a pep talk.

Gyenyame posted a video of their interaction titled with the description “She’s the best.”

In the video Essig said, “I wanted to tell you something. You’re gonna nail this today. You’re gonna nail this today. You’re gonna do it, you’re so close.”

She added, “First off, whatever you do in your life, you’re going to knock it out of the park, only because you’re sitting here busting your ass just to nail this one trick. You’ll do that the rest of your life, no matter what it is, you won’t get it, you’ll try, you’ll try, you’ll try, you’ll try again.  You’re going to nail this today. Do you believe in yourself?”

“Of course,” said Gyenyame.

The two then high-fived and Essig said, “Have a great Sunday.”

Gyenyame added captions to the video which read, “we need more people like this” and “felt super inspired and then landed two after this talk.”

WMAR reunited Essig and Gyenyame in a heartwarming segment last week. Both were touched by the positive interactions received from people who saw the video.

@skatevibes01Aka Varial Double Flip ##nightmareflip##varialflip##doubleflip##skatetok##pov##skateboard♬ Show Me How (Album V) – Men I Trust

 

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Detroit-Style Pizza Bar ‘Cross Street Public House’ Opens in Federal Hill

Cross Street Public House has opened at the former 10,000 sq. ft. home of Stalking Horse at 26 E. Cross St. in Federal Hill. This “upscale tavern” with a menu focused on Detroit-style pizzas is owned by Andrew Carter and Jesse Selke from the Delia Foley’s Group, as well as industry veteran Jason Zink.

Carter and Selke are the owners of Delia Foley’s Pub and AJ’s on Hanover St. in Federal Hill and Smaltimore in Canton. Carter was the manager of Stalking Horse from 2008 to 2014. Zink is the former owner of No Idea Tavern, Don’t Know Tavern, and Smaltimore, and is now a partner in the Abbey Burger Bistro locations in Fells Point, Mount Washington, and Havre de Grace.

Zink has spent the past year working on his pizza recipes and traveled to Detroit to learn from the late Shawn Randazzo of Detroit Style Pizza Company. Randazzo, who passed away in December after a battle with brain cancer, was a two-time World Champion Pizza Maker of the Year.

Zink also hosted a Detroit-style pizza pop-up at SoBo Market last December.

Detroit-style pizza is a deep dish, focaccia pizza cooked in blue steel pans. This style is known for its burnt cheese edges and sauce drizzled across the top. Cross Street Public House offers 8″x10″ pizzas including a Margherita, spicy pepperoni, Coney Island hot dog-inspired pizza, cheesesteak pizza, BBQ chicken pizza, s’mores pizza, and more.

Cross Street Public House hopes to add thin crust, bar-style pizzas in the future.

The menu also includes salads; sandwiches including Nashville hot chicken, chicken parmesan, and Carolina pulled pork; and appetizers such as baked wings, Supreme Pizza Dip, loaded pierogis, and fried tortellini.

The Cross Street Public House team worked  with Chef Frank Campanella on the menu. Felipe Escobar, the kitchen manager from Delia Foley’s, is running the kitchen at Cross Street Public House.

The bar will focus on craft beers, signature cocktails, and crushes.

Carter said the goal of the new concept is to “change the nightclub atmosphere.” The team took on a full renovation of the building adding more TVs, a 16-beer tap draft system, and arcade games such as Golden Tee, Pacman, Skee-ball, and shuffleboard, and tables with interactive games built into them. The team also removed the slushy machines and DJ booth, and will soon be adding garage doors to the front of the building.

A parklet outdoor dining space has been added to the street. Cross Street Public House has teamed with next-door neighbor and fellow new restaurant Nola on a tent for the two parklets. Cross Street Public House will be adding televisions to its parklet.

Cross Street Public House is currently open Wednesday to Saturday from 5pm to 2am and Sunday from 11am to 2am. It may add lunch hours on Fridays and Saturdays in the future as the team navigates through the current labor shortages.

Cross Street Pubic House will have its grand opening on November 6th.

Cross Street Public House joins a flurry of new restaurants coming to the unit block of E. Cross St. in Federal Hill. No Way Rosé, P.A.L.M, and Yeeros Plus will open soon; Nola opened last week; and Watershed opened in recent months. A yet-to-be-announced concept will also be taking over the former Crazy Lil’s. The team at Cross Street Public House is excited to be around this new wave of activity in Federal Hill.

Photos courtesy of Cross Street Public House 

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