Robin Godwin

Celebrity Mike Rowe mentioned South Baltimore businesses to his following of 6 million on Facebook again. This time he gave a shout out to Barfly’s in Riverside and its use of Rowe’s new Knobel Tennessee Whiskey.

From Mike Rowe’s Facebook page:

Something pretty cool is happening back in my hometown.

Baltimore bartenders have responded to the sudden availability of my grandfather’s whiskey with a flurry of inspired concoctions. Examples are pouring in, (as it were,) and the first comes from Avery, who works at Barfly’s – one of the greatest bars in the country. (Seriously, their whiskey selection is vast, and their bar food is stupidly good.)

Barfly’s happens to be located in South Baltimore, just around the corner from Harborview Liquors, where my new friend, Liz Hartlove, had the good sense to order a couple cases of my grandfather’s whiskey. But here’s the fun part. Scott, (a random dude whose birthday party I crashed several weeks ago, after a spontaneous visit to the aforementioned Harborview Liquors, where I met the aforementioned Liz,) told the legendary mixologists at Barfly’s to buy a few bottles of Knobel from Liz, and start making cocktails with my grandfather’s whiskey. Now, to my everlasting delight, the aforementioned Avery has introduced “The Dirty Old Fashioned,” which I’m absolutely confident is delicious.

I’ll confirm this in a few weeks when I stop by in person to see for myself. In the meantime, if you’re in the area and so inclined, do me favor and stop by the aforementioned Barfly’s on Fort Avenue, (as in Fort McHenry,) have yourself a Dirty Old Fashioned, and tell me what you think. Much obliged.

Mike

PS. The aforementioned Avery is holding a “Dirty Manhattan,” which is a lot like the aforementioned “Dirty Old Fashioned,” without the ice, and a little sweet vermouth instead of simple syrup, which is how the aforementioned Scott prefers it.

To each his own…

PPS. Also, when you’re at Barfly’s, get a pizza. I swear, Chicago has NOTHING on South Baltimore. Except perhaps, for a much crazier mayor…

Barfly’s Co-Owner told SouthBMore.com it was “pretty awesome” for Rowe to mention his bar.

Rowe posted about a visit to Harborview Liquors last month on Facebook. That post generated more than 149,000 likes, more than 9,300 comments, and more than 9,000 shares. He chronicled meeting Hartlove and partying with Scott Fata.

SouthBMore.com sat down with Rowe to discuss his trip to South Baltimore, his new love for the neighborhood, and all the businesses he visited.

Rowe is a native of Baltimore and attended Towson University. He now lives in Northern California.

Photos from Mike Rowe’s Facebook post

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Friday, October 7, 2022

Sliders Bar & Grille Sold to Alliance Restaurant Group

The Alliance Restaurant Group added to its portfolio last month by purchasing Sliders Bar & Grille at 504 Washington Blvd. in Ridgely’s Delight. The 4,300 sq. ft. sports bar, which is a popular pregame spot for Baltimore Orioles games, has been open across the street from Oriole Park at Camden Yards for almost 30 years. It goes by the tagline “771 feet away from home plate.”

The Sliders business is now owned by Matthew Stewart. The real estate is owned by Alliance Restaurant Group, which owns other restaurants in Canton and Federal Hill including Blue Agave Mexican Food and Nola Seafood & Spirits.

The upswing of the Baltimore Orioles, which finished above .500 for the first time in six years this season, was a big reason Alliance Restaurant Group was interested in the opportunity.

“I’m very confident in the trajectory of the team. I expect more people to be attending games,” said Matthew Lasinski, owner of Alliance Restaurant Group. “It’s a great space and a great opportunity. ”

Lasinski is also hoping the renovated Baltimore Arena, which will reopen in February, and the return of events to the Baltimore Convention Center will have Sliders “primed for success.”

Sliders remains open, but Alliance Restaurant Group will be undertaking renovations to update the interior and exterior of the building and “lighten and brighten up the space” by making modifications to bring in more natural light. Lasinski said renovations will pick up in the winter when the NFL season ends. There could possibly be a few days Sliders is closed during these renovations.

Lasinski said the menu will still have a focus on burgers and wings, but they plan on “upgrading the offerings” and making it more of a “food destination.”

“We want people to come in when there are no events,” he added.

Sliders plans on adding pre-made lunches for employees and students at University of Maryland, Baltimore and University of Maryland Medical Center.

Sliders currently opens at 2pm when the Baltimore Orioles have a game and 4pm on other days. Lasinski said they are still figuring what the hours will be moving forward, but noted “they will be built on consistency.”

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Thursday, October 6, 2022

Weekend Events Around Baltimore

50th Annual Baltimore Greek Festival at Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation: Thursday – Sunday

The Classics Cocktail Class at Sagamore Spirit: Thursday from 630pm-715pm

BSO – Conlon Presents Bernstein’s Kaddish at Meyerhoff: Thursday at 8pm

DSC Ya Gotta Regatta ’22 at Downtown Sailing Center: Saturday at 9am

B&O Railroad Museum Turntable Demo: Saturday from 12pm-1pm

20th Annual Pigtown Festival: Saturday at 12pm

Mobtoberfest at Mobtown Brewing Company: Saturday from 12pm-7pm

Maienfels Biergarten at 319 N Paca St: Saturday from 12pm-10pm

Chilibrew XIV Homebrew Craft Beer & Chili Cook-Off Competition at Zion Church of the City of Baltimore: Saturday at 7pm

Punch Drunk Stand Up Show at Protean Books and Records: Saturday from 9pm-11pm

The Legwarmers at Rams Head Live: Saturday at 9pm

Craft Your Own Brunch Cocktails Class at Sagamore Spirit: Sunday from 1030am-1130am

Mother’s Tailgate Party: Bengals vs Ravens – Hot Mess Live on Stage: Sunday at 420pm

Sunday Night TailGOAT With Jimmy Smith at 333 W Ostend St.: Sunday at 445pm

FHSNA Pumpkin Decorating Fest 2022 at Saint Ignatius Loyola Blacktop: Sunday from 2pm-5pm

Baltimore Family Alliance Game and Music at Guilford Hall Brewery: Sunday from 2pm-5pm

Ravens / Bengals Tailgate at Gameday Firehouse: Sunday at 4pm

NFL – Bengals vs. Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium: Sunday at 820pm

Free Outdoor Fitness

Waterfront Wellness – Mission Fit Bootcamp at Rash Field Park: Monday at 6pm

Waterfront Wellness – Strong on the Lawn with Charm City Run at Wills Park in Harbor Point: Tuesday at 6pm

Waterfront Wellness – Line Dancing with Terry Towne of Jubilee Arts at West Shore Park (kid-friendly): Wednesday at 6pm

Waterfront Wellness – Breathing Dragon Yoga at Wills Park in Harbor Point: Wednesday at 6pm

Waterfront Wellness – Lunch Meditation with Rotating Instructors at Wills Park in Harbor Point: Thursday at 12pm

Waterfront Wellness – Claire Strock Yoga at Wills Park in Harbor Point: Thursday at 6pm

November Project at Patterson Park: Friday at 630am

Waterfront Wellness – Yoga by Michelle Stafford of DivaYogi at Wills Park in Harbor Point: Friday at 6pm

Waterfront Wellness – XPF Bootcamp at West Shore Park: Saturday at 8am

Waterfront Wellness – XPF Dance2Fitness at West Shore Park: Saturday at 9am

Waterfront Wellness – Breathing Dragon Yoga for All at Wills Park in Harbor Point: Saturday at 10am

Waterfront Wellness – Riot Squad Run Club at Rash Field Park: Sunday at 8am

Waterfront Wellness – Flex’t by Bikram Yoga at West Shore Park: Sunday at 9am

Waterfront Wellness – Federal Hill Fitness Low Impact HIIT at West Shore Park: Sunday at 10am

Weekly Farmers’ Markets

B&O Farmers Market: Thursday from 430pm-730pm

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

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

BMI 2022 Farmers’ Market: Saturday from 9am-1pm

Baltimore Farmers’ Market Underneath the JFX: Sunday from 7am-12pm

Have a GREAT weekend!

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Harbor Harvest Children’s Fall Festival at Rash Field on October 23rd

Waterfront Partnership press release:

Pumpkins, Pony Rides and Petting Zoo Return for

15^th Annual Harbor Harvest Children’s Fall Festival on October 23

WHAT: 15th Annual Harbor Harvest Children’s Fall Festival presented by Verizon

With the Inner Harbor as a backdrop for this family-friendly event, children can run through a pumpkin patch filled with rows of pumpkins, get lost in a hay maze, watch a live movie screening, watch in awe at the strolling stilt walkers from Baltimore Hoop Love and for a small fee, ride a pony, pet zoo animals and enjoy the trackless train and carnival ride. The festival will coincide with the one-year anniversary of the opening of Rash Field Park. Families are encouraged to hop over to the park to celebrate with a climb at the Adventure Park or make memories in the BGE Nature Park.

Local food vendors will be on-site for the event.

Please note: In the event of inclement weather, all proceeds will go towards children’s programming at Rash Field Park. All Kid’s Pass items (pumpkin, pumpkin decorating, cookie & cookie decorations, and fall craft) will be available to pick up at a determined date.

WHEN:
Sunday, October 23, 2022
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 

WHERE: 

Rash Field, Inner Harbor

Baltimore, MD 21230

(Adjacent to phase one of the newly built Rash Field Park)

COST: Entry to the festival is FREE; Some activities require the purchase of tickets or a Carnival Pass. Ticketed activities include pony rides, face painting, carnival ride and trackless train ride.

Photo courtesy of Waterfront Partnership

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

Featured Listing: End-of-Group Federal Hill Rowhome with a Finished Basement and Multi-Car Parking Pad

Sponsored Post from Key Group at Cummings & Co. Realtors:

1800 S Charles Street
South Baltimore/Federal Hill
Price: $367,000
Square footage: 1,610
Taxes: $7,808
-2 BD/3 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes – 2-3-car parking pad

https://www.keygroupmd.com/property/md/21230/baltimore/south-baltimore/1800-s-charles-st/6329fbd0e507e072cea61db4/

Open House Sunday 11:00am – 12:30pm

Welcome to 1800 South Charles Street – This move-in ready, end-of-group Federal Hill rowhome features 2 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, a finished lower level, and off-street parking for 2-3 cars! Extra windows along the side plus an open floor plan really show off the size of this home. Fully renovated and expanded in 2011, this beautiful home features hardwood floors, exposed brick, and lots of recessed lighting throughout the main level. The open kitchen is highlighted by granite counters, stainless steel appliances, and a breakfast bar. In addition to the living room at the front of the home, an oversized family room is located at the rear of the main level. Upstairs you will discover 2 large bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and the laundry. The primary bedroom is located at the rear of the bedroom level and has access to a huge walk-in closet and an updated primary bathroom with dual vanity and multi-headed walk-in shower. There is a door off the primary bedroom that is set for the addition of a deck in the future. The lower level is finished with an additional room, full bathroom, and storage. The lower level offers the future homeowner plenty of options from guest space, home office, to home gym. Never worry about parking with this home! This extremely deep 123-foot lot allows 2-3 car parking. Home is located on the quieter part of Charles Street and near lots of major development including Port Covington. Easy access to I-95 and Downtown. Schedule your tour today!

For more information or to schedule a showing, contact:

Jim Gunsiorowski – Team Leader of Key Group
Cummings & Company Realtors
Phone: 410-823-0033
Mobile: 410-404-1049
Email: Jim@KeyGroupMD.com
Website: www.KeyGroupMD.com
Address: 201 Key Highway, Baltimore, MD 21230