The Local Fry Closes Federal Hill Location

The Local Fry, which opened in Federal Hill at 21 E. Cross St. almost four years ago, announced it closed and will consolidate its business to its recently-opened Hampden location at The Rotunda. The Local Fry posted the following on its Facebook:

In the new year, we will be combining our resources from both businesses and will be relocating The Local Fry to our Rotunda location at 711 W 40th St, Suite 152, Baltimore MD 21211. It has been a wonderful 4 years serving the Federal Hill neighborhood. We want to thank all of our customers that have supported us through the years at this location. We’ve learned a lot and we will use the knowledge and experience gained from our time in Federal Hill as we pursue other business projects and expand our brand. We look forward to continue offering great service and delicious food in Baltimore. Hope to see you all soon at The Rotunda!

The Local Fry is open seven days a week at The Rotunda.

The restaurant is owned by husband and wife Kevin and Elizabeth Irish. It specializes in loaded french fries, wings, banh mi sandwiches, and rice bowls.

The Local Fry’s closing leaves a 2,000 sq. ft. vacancy on Cross St.

via https://www.southbmore.com/2019/01/07/the-local-fry-closes-federal-hill-location/

Nick’s Inner Harbor Seafood Closes at Cross Street Market After Today, Hopes to Reopen in Federal Hill

After more than 45 years at Cross Street Market, Nick’s Inner Harbor Seafood’s last day of business is today. Co-owner Kwang Lee told SouthBMore.com that while Nick’s is leaving the market, he is searching for a new home for the business in Federal Hill. Jae “Sunshine” Lee co-owns Nick’s.

Tomorrow, the Nick’s team will begin to break down the business and put equipment and fixtures into a storage facility. This includes kitchen equipment, walk-in coolers, refrigerators, keg boxes, televisions, and nautical-themed decorations and pictures. Kwang Lee and Jae Lee also own a seven-day beer/wine license that will stay with them, not Cross Street Market.

Kwang Lee told SouthBMore.com he was interested in a bar space available on Cross St., but feels the monthly rent is too high. Kwang Lee said he will continue his search and is only interested in spaces in Federal Hill.

Nick’s has 20 employees, including bartender Kimberly Travers who has worked at Nick’s for 21 years. She told SouthBMore.com in November that her and fellow longtime bartender Lisa Purisima would absolutely be on board for a new location.

Nick’s final days were first announced in November. This past weekend, patrons packed the bar for a last visit and to take pictures with employees.

Caves Valley Partners (CVP) is currently undertaking an $8-million renovation of the 31,800 sq. ft. Cross Street Market. Nick’s 3,800 sq. ft. space on the S. Charles St. side of the block-long market is the only section of the market currently open. Nick’s hoped to stay at Cross Street Market, but a Baltimore City Circuit Court judge ruled in October that Nick’s did not properly renew their lease which expired on May 31, 2018. Nick’s and CVP reached a settlement allowing Nick’s to stay in the space until January 11th.

CVP will begin to renovate the Nick’s space later this month and it will be leased to another restaurant operator.

The first renovated sections of Cross Street Market are expected to open in early 2019.

via https://www.southbmore.com/2019/01/07/nicks-inner-harbor-seafood-closes-at-cross-street-market-after-today-hopes-to-reopen-in-federal-hill/

The Local Fry in Federal Hill to close after 4 years; Rotunda location will remain open

The Local Fry will close its Federal Hill location this year, after four years of serving specialty fries, rice bowls, wings and banh mi sandwiches on East Cross Street.

Elizabeth and Kevin Irish, the restaurant’s culinary team, plan to keep open the restaurant’s other location at The Rotunda in...

via http://www.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/dining/baltimore-diner-blog/bs-md-local-fry-closing-in-fed-hill-20190106-story.html

South Baltimore Weekend Open Houses

Here is a rundown of the open houses this weekend in South Baltimore. Buy a house, stay a while!

1634 Light Street
South Baltimore                              
Price: $389,900
1,800 sq. ft.
3 BD/3 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Saturday from 10am-2pm

1718 Johnson Street
Riverside                            
Price: $329,900
1,247 sq. ft.
2 BD/2 BA
Off Street Parking: No

Saturday from 11am-1pm

1261 William Street
Federal Hill                            
Price: $424,900
2,084 sq. ft.
3 BD/2 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Saturday from 11am-1pm

329 East Hamburg Street
Federal Hill                              
Price: $449,900
1,680 sq. ft.
4 BD/2.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Saturday from 11am-1pm

715 Harvey Street
Federal Hill                              
Price: $259,900
1,080 sq. ft.
2 BD/1 BA
Off Street Parking: No

Saturday from 11am-1pm

1454 Reynolds Street
Locust Point                            
Price: $339,000
1,010 sq. ft.
3 BD/3 BA
Off Street Parking: No

Saturday from 1130am-1pm

548 East Fort Avenue
Riverside                             
Price: $369,900
1,560 sq. ft.
3 BD/2.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Saturday from 12pm-2pm

1604 South Hanover Street
South Baltimore                             
Price: $239,000
996 sq. ft.
2 BD/1 BA
Off Street Parking: No

Saturday from 12pm-2pm

1279 William Street
Federal Hill                             
Price: $374,900
2,100 sq. ft.
3 BD/3.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Saturday from 12pm-2pm

1423 Covington Street
Federal Hill                             
Price: $424,900
1,920 sq. ft.
3 BD/2.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Saturday from 12pm-2pm

1200 Steuart Street #412
Silo Point – Locust Point                             
Price: $424,900
1,859 sq. ft.
2 BD/2.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Saturday from 12pm-2pm

507 East Fort Avenue
Federal Hill                             
Price: $314,900
1,766 sq. ft.
3 BD/3.5 BA
Off Street Parking: No

Saturday from 12pm-2pm

807 Woodward Street
Pigtown                             
Price: $189,900
960 sq. ft.
2 BD/1 BA
Off Street Parking: No

Saturday from 12pm-2pm

1220 South Hanover Street
Federal Hill                              
Price: $293,000
1,716 sq. ft.
2 BD/2.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Saturday from 1pm-230pm

226 East Montgomery Street
Federal Hill                              
Price: $799,000
2,110 sq. ft.
4 BD/2.5 BA
Off Street Parking: No

Saturday from 1pm-3pm

1518 Battery Avenue
Riverside                              
Price: $329,900
1,224 sq. ft.
2 BD/2.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Saturday from 1pm-3pm

112 East West Street #301
Federal Hill                               
Price: $429,900
2,046 sq. ft.
2 BD/2 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Saturday from 1pm-3pm

1528 Riverside Avenue
Riverside                                
Price: $290,000
1,419 sq. ft.
3 BD/2 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Saturday from 1pm-3pm

503 East Fort Avenue
Federal Hill                               
Price: $254,900
1,100 sq. ft.
2 BD/1 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Saturday from 1pm-3pm

650 South Charles Street Unit R16
Otterbein                               
Price: $209,900
1,033 sq. ft.
2 BD/2 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Saturday from 1pm-3pm

1247 Riverside Avenue
Federal Hill                                
Price: $299,900
1,392 sq. ft.
3 BD/1.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Saturday from 1pm-3pm

218 East Montgomery Street
Federal Hill                                
Price: $670,000
2,440 sq. ft.
3 BD/2.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Saturday from 1pm-3pm

114 East Montgomery Street
Federal Hill                                
Price: $475,000
1,710 sq. ft.
3 BD/2.5 BA
Off Street Parking: No

Saturday from 1pm-3pm

1910 East Fort Avenue
Locust Point                            
Price: $447,900
2,252 sq. ft.
3 BD/3 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Sunday from 11am-1pm

104 Pilgrim Landing
Federal Hill                             
Price: $382,000
1,800 sq. ft.
3 BD/3 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Sunday from 11am-1pm

1305 Clarkson Street 
Federal Hill                             
Price: $269,000
1,196 sq. ft.
2 BD/1.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Sunday from 11am-1pm

1103 Sterrett Street
Pigtown                             
Price: $129,000
816 sq. ft.
2 BD/1 BA
Off Street Parking: No

Sunday from 11am-1pm

via https://www.southbmore.com/2019/01/04/south-baltimore-weekend-open-houses-189/

The Federal Hill South Chili Cook Off on Sunday, January 7th at Little Havana

Federal Hill South Neighborhood Association Event: 

Sunday, January 27, 2019 at 5 PM – 9 PM at Little Havana

Federal Hill South Neighborhood Association’s annual chili competition features over 20 chilis, music by Roses & Rust, 50/50 raffle, and drink specials. $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Proceeds benefit Digital Harbor High School. For tickets & info: https://www.fhsnachili.com/

via https://www.southbmore.com/2019/01/04/the-federal-hill-south-chili-cook-off-on-sunday-january-7th-at-little-havana/

Weekend Events Around Baltimore

NCAA Basketball: Lincoln vs. Morgan State Bears: Saturday at 4pm

Turtles: First and Third Cinema Series at Charm City Meadworks: Thursday from 7pm-9pm

NCAA Basketball: College of Charleston at Towson: Thursday at 7pm

NCAA Basketball: Holy Cross at Loyola: Thursday at 7pm

Baltimore Ravens Purple Friday Bar Crawl in Canton, Fells Point, and Federal Hill: Saturday from 7pm-9pm

Weekend Workers at Baltimore Museum of Industry: Saturday from 11am-2pm

Super Plungers Fundraiser Brunch at Wayward Smokehouse: Saturday from 11am-2pm

Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower Open House: Saturday from 11am-4pm

Love at First Sting & Son of Misery Release at Oliver Brewing Company: Saturday from 12pm-6pm

NCAA Basketball: Maryland Eastern Shore vs. Morgan State Bears: Saturday at 4pm

NFL Wild Card Round – Chargers vs. Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium: Sunday at 1pm

NCAA Basketball: Maine at UMBC: Saturday at 2pm

NCAA Basketball: UNCW at Towson: Saturday at 2pm

Memorial Service for Peter E. Auchincloss at Baltimore War Memorial: Saturday at 3pm

NCAA Basketball: Savannah State at Coppin State: Saturday at 4pm

Yoga & Whiskey at Sagamore Spirit: Sunday from 10am-1130am

Skate with a Superhero at the Pandora Ice Rink: Sunday from 1pm-3pm

Weekly Farmers’ Markets

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

Fells Point Farmers Market at Broadway Square: Saturday from 730am-1230pm

Baltimore Museum of Industry Farmer’s Market: Saturday from 9am-1pm

Whitelock Community Farm Market Stand:  Saturday from 10am-1pm

Have a GREAT weekend!

via https://www.southbmore.com/2019/01/03/weekend-events-around-baltimore-45/

South Baltimore Crime Updates

According to the (BPD) Crime Map, the following crimes were reported from 12/22/18-12/28/18:

Ridgely’s Delight

NONE

Stadium Area

NONE

Barre Circle

NONE

Otterbein

NONE

Sharp-Leadenhall

AGG. ASSLT.- CUT SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2018 00:49 9XX LEADENHALL ST APT/CONDOMINIUM

LARCENY- FROM AUTO WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2018 20:30 11XX LEADENHALL ST STREET

LARCENY- OTHER WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2018 11:39 9XX LEADENHALL ST APT/CONDOMINIUM

Federal Hill

LARCENY- FROM AUTO SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2018 19:30 12XX S CHARLES ST STREET

LARCENY- FROM AUTO SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2018 00:00 1XX PILGRIM LANDING RESIDENTIAL PARKING LOT

LARCENY- FROM AUTO WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2018 00:00 12XX MARSHALL ST STREET

LARCENY- OTHER TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2018 22:54 10XX S CHARLES ST DRUGSTORE/MEDICAL BLDG

Federal Hill South/Riverside

BURGLARY (NO FORCE) FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2018 06:00 11XX LIGHT ST CONVENIENCE

BURGLARY (FORCE) SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2018 10:00 15XX COVINGTON ST ROWHOME/TOWNHOUSE

STOLEN AUTO TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2018 12:00 15XX RIVERSIDE AVE STREET

South Baltimore Neighborhood

LARCENY- FROM AUTO TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2018 07:00 16XX PATAPSCO ST STREET

LARCENY- OTHER MONDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2018 12:55 XX E RANDALL ST ROWHOME/TOWNHOUSE

Key Highway/HarborView

NONE

Inner Harbor

ROBBERY – STRONG ARM MONDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2018 11:00 6XX E PRATT ST STREET

LARCENY- OTHER SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2018 16:30 4XX LIGHT ST OTHER-INSIDE

LARCENY- OTHER SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2018 22:20 1XX MARKET PL STREET

LARCENY- OTHER SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2018 23:40 3XX LIGHT ST HOTEL/MOTEL

LARCENY- OTHER WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2018 14:30 4XX E PRATT ST YARD, BUSINESS

LARCENY- OTHER SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2018 18:08 6XX E PRATT ST RESTAURANT/BAR

LARCENY- OTHER MONDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2018 13:17 4XX E PRATT ST DRUGSTORE/MEDICAL BLDG

Port Covington

NONE

Locust Point

AGG. ASSLT.- HAND FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2018 20:00 16XX E FORT AVE HOSPITAL/NURSING HOME

Pigtown

AGG. ASSLT.- CUT SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2018 20:03 9XX S CAREY ST STREET

BURGLARY (FORCE) WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2018 11:00 11XX CARROLL ST ROWHOME/TOWNHOUSE

LARCENY- OTHER FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2018 09:38 11XX BAYARD ST STREET

LARCENY- FROM AUTO THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2018 19:30 7XX WASHINGTON BLVD RESIDENTIAL PARKING LOT

ROBBERY – FIREARM THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2018 22:28 18XX W PRATT ST STREET

Carroll – Camden Industrial Area

ROBBERY – OTHER WEAPON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2018 14:40 17XX WASHINGTON BLVD CONVENIENCE

AGG. ASSLT.- OTH. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2018 00:55 18XX WASHINGTON BLVD CONVENIENCE

LARCENY- OTHER FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2018 05:00 15XX RUSSELL ST OTHER-INSIDE

LARCENY- FROM AUTO FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2018 06:25 15XX WASHINGTON BLVD STREET

LARCENY- FROM AUTO FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2018 06:45 15XX WASHINGTON BLVD STREET

LARCENY- OTHER WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2018 13:45 15XX RUSSELL ST OTHER-INSIDE

Hollins Market

BURGLARY (FORCE) SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2018 11:40 XX S CARROLLTON AVE ROWHOME/TOWNHOUSE

LARCENY- FROM AUTO MONDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2018 11:00 XX S ARLINGTON AVE RESIDENTIAL PARKING LOT

Union Square

STOLEN AUTO WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2018 19:00 17XX W PRATT ST STREET

Offense definitions from the FBI

South Baltimore Peninsula Neighborhoods Map

via https://www.southbmore.com/2019/01/03/south-baltimore-crime-updates-115/