Baltimore Grows

An article in today’s Baltimore Business Journal outlines Struever bros. plans for a large development that includes a 38 story tower.? I’m not sure if this is completely new or a variation on the multiple plans we have seen in the past.? See past Port Covington posts.? It sounds like an ambitious project.? Apparently the review panel objects to the number of residential units and height of the tower in Struever’s plan… sounds familiar.

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For those of you who might not have liked recently opened Riptide, and are looking for new food options in Fells Point, you don’t have to look far.? “Fin Steak and Seafood” recently opened in the lower level of the Admiral Fell Inn.? While the bar is open daily, apparently dinner is only served Wednesday through Sunday.? Write a comment if anyone gets around to check it out!

Visit the Website: http://www.fin-restaurant.com/index.html

Martin O’Malley announced that the state will help the University of Maryland finance a $400 million dollar bioscience research facility on its Baltimore campus as part of the state’s 1.1 billion dollar life science initiative.? Construction of the project could begin as soon as 2009.? The project will add to the already growing biotech and life science industry.? University of Maryland recently completed Phase II of its bio park.? Johns Hopkins University also completed the first building in the East Side Science and Technology Park.

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Article in today’s Baltimore Business Journal

Struever Bros. Eccles & Rouse Inc. drops the number of planned residences after much resistance from the Locust Point community.

Development presentation

Why the MTA didn’t create something like this years ago baffles me, but the Maryland Transit Administration has finally got on board with the technological revolution.? In a partnership with Google Maps, the MTA has launched its new Online Trip Planner.? Finally, something that makes public transit perhaps a little easier.? It’s pretty simple, just type in where you are and where you want to go…the computer then tells you how to get there without a car, including how long you’ll have to walk before you get to the nearest bus stop or train station.?

? Check it out…it’s pretty neat, and you might find that a bus or train goes exactly where you need to go…or maybe not, but at least it’s fun to play around with.? Also, with $4 gas can you afford not to use this tool?? Follow the link below:

http://www.mtamaryland.com/transit/

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Today I came across a quandary that I’ve often heard others speak about.? I was spending the day with my family around the harbor including my younger niece and nephew.? I wanted a good place to eat dinner, maybe some seafood, but didn’t want to go somewhere too touristy (that ruled out the inner harbor), nor somewhere too fancy (after all we were with the kids), nor somewhere too pubby (kids again).? The “no fancy” and “no pubby” pretty much ruled out most of the places in fells point.?

Thankfully, there was “Riptide by the Bay” which opened up just three weeks ago on Thames St.? Riptide has a small bar in front with tables in the back and a little bit of outside dining.? Clean and comfortable it was still casual and not too expensive.? Even though they’re working a few of the kinks out, the food was great!? Dishes range from burgers to crabcakes and fish.? They have been on a limited menu for the opening, but are rolling out the entire menu this week.?

For those of you facing that question - Where can I take my family and friends in Fells Point that is casual and reasonable but with good food? and Baltimore feel?? I would definitely recommend Riptide.? ? (1718 Thames St., 410-732-3474).

I came across this blog in my online search to promote the Baltimore Summer Antiques Show and thought I might find some readers who may be interested in attending this event. Art and antique aficionados from across the country and around the world will celebrate the final days of summer at the 28th annual Baltimore Summer Antiques Show, August 28-31 at the Baltimore Convention Center.? Guests will have the unique opportunity to view and purchase from the collections of over 550 international dealers drawn from the United States, Canada, France, Italy, and England all in one place, all at one time.? Showcased collections of fine art, jewelry, silver, porcelain, American folk art, decorative accessories, furniture, glass, textiles and more ranging from the antiquities to the 20th century will line aisle after aisle at the largest summer antiques show in the nation.? The show also includes a 60-dealer Antiquarian Book Fair offering rare books, first editions, fine manuscripts, autographs, and unusual bibliographical material.

Adding to the event’s cultural experience, the Baltimore Summer Antiques Show will once again present an educational lecture series that is free to the public as well as show attendees.? The lecture series, which debuted in 2007, includes presentations on a wide variety of topics by respected dealers and industry experts.

Thursday, August 28 ? ? ? 12 pm – 8 pm
Friday, August 29? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 11 am – 7 pm
Saturday, August 30 ? ? ? 11am – 7 pm
Sunday, August 31? ? ? 11am – 6 pm

Baltimore Convention Center: One West Pratt Street Baltimore, MD 21201
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Call the Palm Beach Show Group at 561-822-5440 or visit www.baltimoresummerantiques.com.

Enjoy!

The tough economy doesn’t appear to be hurting Baltimorean’s appetite for good food.? Walking around Harbor East and Fells Point this evening, restaurants appeared to be doing pretty good business (for a Wednesday), even the more upscale restaurants like Charleston and Kali’s court.? There certainly a lot of people dining outside and enjoying the nice weather.

Incidentally, Elizabeth Large, of the Baltimore Sun, reported that a new restaurant has opened in Fells Point.? “Riptide by the Bay” will be a casual seafood restaurant (1718 Thames St., 410-732-3474).? Click here to read the article.

Also, “Feast” Restaurant will be opening this Friday the 13th? in the upscale 4 East Madison Boutique Hotel.? Feast will feature food with a french-Mediterranean flair.? Best of all, it’s BYOB with only a $5 corking fee.? Visit the website for more information and a menu… http://www.4eastmadisoninn.com/Dinner.html
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Baltimore will be getting some positive press as a documentary highlighting the revitalization will be aired on public television.? The program, on MPT tomorrow at 10:00 PM, will cover the redevelopment of Baltimore’s downtown starting in the 1950’s.? The program will mainly focus on the inner harbor and its influence on cities across the world who have tried to mimic? its success.? There is also a pretty cool website with other information, including a time lapse video of one day in the life of the harbor.? Check it out:

http://www.globalharbors.org/index.html

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