Thursday, September 10, 2020

SoBo Café Launches ‘Fowl Play Wraps’ Concept 

SoBo Café has launched a chicken wrap concept called Fowl Play Wraps. The wraps are available for carryout from SoBo Café or for delivery through GrubHub.

SoBo Café remains open with its own menu.

SoBo Café owner Anna Leventis started the brand as a way to boost business during the COVID-19 pandemic. She said Fowl Play Wraps will be around for the foreseeable future. Leventis also owns SoBo Market and Annoula’s Greek Kitchen.

The Fowl Play Wraps menu features chicken wrap combinations with Old Bay, buffalo sauce, BBQ sauce, and hoisin sauce, as well as a chicken caesar wrap, Greek-inspired chicken wrap, extra spicy nuclear chicken wrap, a vegan wrap, and a wrap for kids. Customers can choose a plain, gluten-free, low carb whole wheat, or lettuce wrap for each of these options.

Fowl Play Wraps also sells brownies, chips, pesto pasta salad, and drinks.

Fowl Play Wraps accepts orders Monday to Friday from 11am to 2pm and 3pm to 9pm, and on Saturday and Sunday from 3pm to 9pm.

Photo from Fowl Play Wraps’s Facebook page  

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Wednesday, September 9, 2020

Pay-It-Forward Program at Tinybrickoven Leads to Upcoming Pizza Event for the Homeless

Like many businesses, Federal Hill pizza shop TinyBrickOven’s sales were hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic which made paying some bills difficult for owner Will Fagg. This led to him reaching out to his email and social media subscribers last month letting them know about a $2,000-plus electric bill that he was struggling to pay. He wanted to see if they could come in to support him by buying some pizza.

Fagg, who is a United States Navy veteran, has friends from all over the country and several called him to donate money, but he didn’t want to go that route. A friend from Rhode Island tried ordering and paying for pizzas he didn’t intend on picking up just to boost sales, but Fagg recognized his friend’s voice. His friend then said, “How about I buy two pizzas for the next people walking down the street?”

Fagg liked the idea and thought he could do a pay-it-forward program to help feed the homeless with the pre-paid pizzas. This idea has been done at Rosa’s Fresh Pizza in Philadelphia and it keeps with caffé sospeso, a century-old Italian tradition that started in Naples as a way of paying in advance for a cup of coffee for someone who can not afford it. Fagg reached out to Rosa’s owner Mason Wartman to make sure he was okay with him using the idea, and Wartman was all about it.

The pay-it-forward pizza program was then launched. For $9, customers could purchase two slices of cheese pizza and a soda. Between people coming in to pick up pizza and people paying it forward, TinyBrickOven had its busiest week ever. A total of 171 pizza donations were purchased which filled two boards and a wall at TinyBrickOven with Post-It notes for redeemable pizzas.

“It was a crazy overwhelming response,” said Fagg. “It was a really good outpouring of community support. And, it felt really nice to get that support when I needed it.” He said the majority of the business and support came from customers in the neighborhood.

TinyBrickOven is hosting its “free pizza dinner for the hungry and homeless” this coming Monday from 4pm to 8pm. TinyBrickOven is usually closed on Mondays but is opening for the event. Fagg has reached out to local homeless people to help spread the word.

This will be the second event Fagg has hosted for the homeless following his soup kitchen on Easter.

Fagg has already used some of the pay-it-forward orders to deliver pizza to the House of Ruth and Front Porch Church.

Fagg has also spent his time during this pandemic selling pizza kits, building portable hand washing sinks, learning how to make his own gelato (including a recipe for dogs), and starting an online store. Fagg hopes to offer delivery in the future. He said he’s had a significant bump in business that has continued since reaching out for help.

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Tuesday, September 8, 2020

South Baltimore Crime Updates

According to the Baltimore Police Department (BPD)  Crime Map, the following crimes were reported from 8/29/20 – 9/4/20:

Ridgely’s Delight

NONE

Stadium Area

NONE

Barre Circle

NONE

Otterbein

LARCENY- FROM AUTO MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 2020 00:00 XX W BARRE ST Unknown

Sharp-Leadenhall

LARCENY- OTHER SUNDAY, AUGUST 30, 2020 05:35 10XX S HANOVER ST CONVENIENCE

Federal Hill

BURGLARY (FORCE) WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 02, 2020 20:30 3XX E CHURCHILL ST ROWHOME/TOWNHOUSE

BURGLARY (FORCE) TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 01, 2020 02:00 11XX S CHARLES ST OTHER-INSIDE

LARCENY- OTHER TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 01, 2020 13:00 2XX E CHURCHILL ST ROWHOME/TOWNHOUSE

LARCENY- OTHER TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 01, 2020 16:58 4XX GRINDALL ST Unknown

ROBBERY – FIREARM TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 01, 2020 00:10 4XX GRINDALL ST STREET

Federal Hill South/Riverside

LARCENY- FROM AUTO TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 01, 2020 07:05 12XX BATTERY AVE Unknown

South Baltimore Neighborhood

ROBBERY – FIREARM MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 2020 23:11 16XX LIGHT ST STREET

Key Highway/HarborView

NONE

Inner Harbor

ROBBERY – STRONG ARM THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 03, 2020 14:39 XX S CALVERT ST STREET

AGG. ASSLT.- OTH. SUNDAY, AUGUST 30, 2020 21:15 5XX WASHINGTON BLVD STREET

Port Covington

NONE

Locust Point

LARCENY- OTHER THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 03, 2020 15:25 18XX WHETSTONE WAY GROCERY

Pigtown

ROBBERY – STRONG ARM SUNDAY, AUGUST 30, 2020 08:20 12XX W PRATT ST GROCERY

BURGLARY (FORCE) MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 2020 21:00 11XX WICOMICO ST ROWHOME/TOWNHOUSE

LARCENY- OTHER TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 01, 2020 15:40 7XX W HAMBURG ST ROWHOME/TOWNHOUSE

Carroll – Camden Industrial Area

ROBBERY – STRONG ARM MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 2020 06:59 17XX WASHINGTON BLVD CONVENIENCE

LARCENY- OTHER FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 04, 2020 12:36 18XX WASHINGTON BLVD CONVENIENCE

LARCENY- OTHER TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 01, 2020 04:00 15XX RUSSELL ST CONVENIENCE

Hollins Market

AGG. ASSLT.- HAND SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 2020 22:24 XX S CARLTON ST ROWHOME/TOWNHOUSE

STOLEN AUTO FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 04, 2020 01:45 XX S POPPLETON ST STREET

Union Square

NONE

Offense definitions from the FBI

South Baltimore Peninsula Neighborhoods Map

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Friday, September 4, 2020

Weekend Road Closures Around South Baltimore

Baltimore City Department of Transportation press release: 

Weekend Road Closures for September 4-6, 2020

Lane Closures Along the Jones Falls Expressway

The Baltimore City Department of Transportation (BCDOT) would like to advise motorists that temporary lane closures will be implemented along the Jones Falls Expressway this Saturday for jersey wall repairs.

On Saturday, September 5, 2020 temporary lane closures will be implemented along both the northbound and southbound Jones Falls Expressway between Fayette Street and the county line from 5:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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, September 4, 2020 and continuing through Monday, September 7, 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 Fell’s Point to Allow for Outdoor Dining

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

At this time, the following roadways are closed to through traffic in Fell’s 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 are now in effect along Thames Street, Broadway and other areas of Fell’s 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 in Fell’s Point (RPP Area 16) and vehicles parked in violation will be ticketed.

Fell’s 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 has been 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 Fell’s Point Farmers Market vendors.

Motorists traveling in historic Fell’s 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.

Franklintown Road Remains 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.

Guilford Avenue Crane Operation

This Saturday, a portion of Guilford Avenue will be temporarily closed for a crane lift operation.

On Saturday, September 5, 2020, Guilford Avenue will be closed to through traffic between Lexington and Fayette Streets from 5:00 a.m. to 7:00 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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Thursday, September 3, 2020

‘Moo Moo Cows’ Ice Cream Shop Opens in Federal Hill

Moo Moo Cows ice cream shop opened last month at 926 Light St. in Federal Hill. The first-floor space was formerly part of the Marcus-Boyd Realty office which is still open in a separate suite in the building.

Moo Moo Cows describes itself as “the ONLY ice cream shop serving fresh, dairy farm made ice cream in the City of Baltimore. Our super creamy, super premium ice cream comes to us from a local 4th generation dairy farm & creamery. We are COW to CONE!”

It offers 24 to 30 flavors of ice cream in cups, cones, milkshakes, and sundaes.

The ice cream shop is open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday from 12pm to 9pm, and Saturday from 12pm to 10pm.

Moo Moo Cows will be one of four new ice cream shops in Federal Hill. BMORE LICKS is opening soon on Light St., The Charmery opened this summer on Cross St., and Taharka Bros. is opening soon at Cross Street Market.

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Tabrizi’s Reopens its Restaurant at HarborView

Tabrizi’s has reopened its restaurant at 500 HarborView Dr. in the HarborView development of Federal Hill. Tabrizi’s, which first opened as a restaurant in 2007, became so popular for weddings and corporate events over the years that it couldn’t consistently operate its dining room for walk-in business. Now, with the COVID-19 pandemic shutting down its events business, Tabrizi’s has returned back to its roots.

Owner Michael Tabrizi said he was encouraged by the residents of HarborView to reopen the restaurant. Between having the support of the community and looking for a way to pay the rent and keep his employees busy, Tabrizi decided it was a good time to reopen the restaurant. It first opened a few weeks ago and is now open every Tuesday to Saturday from 5pm to 10pm and Sunday from 5pm to 830pm. Food is available for carryout as well as dine-in. It currently has a seating capacity of 25 people indoors and 25 people on the outdoor patio. Delivery will be available soon as well.

Tabrizi’s is not taking reservations at this time.

Restaurants in Baltimore City are currently limited to 25 percent capacity, but Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young announced today the City will likely move to 50 percent capacity sometime next week. Tabrizi said the increased capacity would help a lot.

Tabrizi said the team is doing a lot of extra sanitizing and hand washing, and applying social distancing measures within the restaurant. He said the new routine has changed things for the better.

Tabrizi’s has a Mediterranean menu influenced by cuisine from Italy, Greece, Turkey, Israel, Lebanon, and Northern African countries. The menu features small plates, salads, fresh fish, crab cakes, pasta dishes, pizza, kebabs, lamb dishes, chicken dishes, desserts, and more. The menu will change seasonally.

While the pandemic has really hurt his business, Tabrizi said he’s fortunate to be in a good location in an appreciative neighborhood. He said everyday in the HarborView setting feels like a vacation. He anticipates a busy 2021 with weddings that he thinks could be double the business of a typical year. He hopes to keep the outdoor patio and restaurant open in the future with a limited menu when weddings restart. He said the restaurant will likely be open after wedding cocktail hours, which typically end at 630pm.

Tabrizi first got his start in Federal Hill when he opened his restaurant in 1990 at 1026 S. Charles St. He later sold the business and took a few years off before reopening Tabrizi’s at HarborView in 2007. He expanded Tabrizi’s to the second floor of its current space in 2010.

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Tuesday, September 1, 2020

South Baltimore Crime Updates

According to the Baltimore Police Department (BPD)  Crime Map, the following crimes were reported from 8/22/20 – 8/28/20:

Ridgely’s Delight

NONE

Stadium Area

NONE

Barre Circle

NONE

Otterbein

STOLEN VEH./OTHER TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2020 01:30 XX W CONWAY ST RESIDENTIAL PARKING LOT

Sharp-Leadenhall

NONE

Federal Hill

LARCENY- FROM AUTO MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2020 10:00 7XX WILLIAM ST Unknown

LARCENY- OTHER TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2020 08:30 4XX KEY HWY Unknown

Federal Hill South/Riverside

LARCENY- OTHER FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2020 15:00 16XX COVINGTON ST ROWHOME/TOWNHOUSE

South Baltimore Neighborhood

LARCENY- FROM AUTO SUNDAY, AUGUST 23, 2020 19:00 15XX CLARKSON ST STREET

ROBBERY – FIREARM TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2020 21:50 13XX S HANOVER ST STREET

Key Highway/HarborView

NONE

Inner Harbor

AGG. ASSLT.- OTH. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2020 23:30 1XX E PRATT ST STREET

LARCENY- OTHER TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2020 04:00 2XX E PRATT ST HOTEL/MOTEL

Port Covington

NONE

Locust Point

AGG. ASSLT.- OTH. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2020 21:17 20XX E FORT AVE STREET (This assault happened during Vice President Mike Pence’s RNC speech at a staging area near Fort McHenry.)

Pigtown

LARCENY- OTHER SUNDAY, AUGUST 23, 2020 10:20 12XX W PRATT ST CHAIN FOOD STORE

LARCENY- OTHER SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 2020 13:38 8XX MANGOLD ST ROWHOME/TOWNHOUSE

LARCENY- OTHER WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2020 16:30 6XX SCOTT ST STREET

LARCENY- FROM AUTO FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2020 18:00 12XX WASHINGTON BLVD OTHER-OUTSIDE

Carroll – Camden Industrial Area

LARCENY- FROM AUTO FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2020 13:58 17XX WASHINGTON BLVD RESIDENTIAL PARKING LOT

LARCENY- FROM AUTO THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2020 13:00 18XX WORCESTER ST STREET

Hollins Market

STOLEN AUTO THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2020 05:49 XX S CARROLLTON AVE OFFICE BLDG.

Union Square

BURGLARY (FORCE) SUNDAY, AUGUST 23, 2020 21:48 XX S CALHOUN ST APT/CONDOMINIUM

Offense definitions from the FBI

South Baltimore Peninsula Neighborhoods Map

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