Attention, all you Village People: David S. Brown Enterprises recently announced a soon-to-be-new tenant in the Valley Village Shopping Center in Owings Mills.
Chicken Salad Chick is a national, fast/casual restaurant concept dedicated exclusively to fresh, made-from-scratch chicken salad, offering a variety of flavors, along with sandwiches, fresh sides, gourmet soups and desserts, as well as a create-your-own-specialty-meal selection. (chickensaladchick.com)
Meanwhile, Toasty Corner, a new restaurant showcasing hand-crafted, signature grilled cheese sandwiches (meatball, veggies, chicken), paninis and a build-your-own-sandwich option, will open in Federal Hill at the former Afters Cafe space, at 1001 S. Charles. (Toasty Corner on Facebook)
This summer, Baltimore’s Marta Fine Food and Spirits restaurant will open a new outpost, Marta al Mare, in Harbor Point, overlooking the recently completed Point Park.
The new spot will feature American cuisine and be more seafood-focused than the original Marta.
Other dining options in the Harbor Point area include Josefina and La Jetee.
Erin Go Bragh!
Rye Street Tavern is hosting a traditional St. Patrick’s Day celebration on Tuesday, Mar. 17, complete with live bagpipers and a classic St. Paddy’s Day menu featuring corned beef and cabbage, shepherd’s pie and house-baked Irish soda bread.
The tavern’s everyday menu offers Wild Chesapeake Bay rockfish, bone-in short ribs, and good ol’ Bawlmer coddies!
Overlooking the waterfront in the Baltimore Peninsula (formerly known as Port Covington) development in South Baltimore, the restaurant is part of the Clyde’s Restaurant Group company that owns and operates 13 restaurants in the Washington metropolitan area. (ryestreettavern.com)
Revival, Indeed
Hotel Revival is a boutique hotel located in the historic Mount Vernon neighborhood. In addition to guest rooms and suites, they have three eateries there, including Topside, a rooftop restaurant offering local fare, B-side Cocktails and Lounge, and The Dashery, a coffee shop.
Plus, they have karaoke rooms! Check out some of the new events and offerings!
For cocktail connoisseurs, B-Side offers high-end, premium drinks including “Nighttime is the Right Time,” Woodford Reserve Double Oaked bourbon whiskey, Demerara, Angostura and Fee Brothers orange bitters, smoked with hickory, and a signature expresso martini with Blackleaf Vodka, Amaro Montenegro and Mr. Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur. Assorted B-Side desserts include Chocolate Amaretto Mousse with whipped cream and candied pecans, Tiramisu with coffee rum sauce and chocolate shavings, and Key Lime Tart with candied citrus.
Tuesdays is Ladies Night, featuring salad, truffle fries and ‘tinis! Also, The Dashery introduced a new buffalo chicken sandwich to the menu.
If you’re looking for a great staycation place, the hotel allows dogs and cats, and even provides water bowls and a nearby area for “pet relief.” (hotelrevivalbaltimore.com)
So Long!
After nearly three decades, The Brewer’s Art, a brewpub and restaurant in Mount Vernon, closed last month. The closing was effective immediately, noted by a sign posted on the door.
Employees received a text message stating that the restaurant was closing its doors permanently and they would not receive any funds owed. But the hospitality industry is extremely generous when it comes to supporting its community. To that end, it was reported (via social media) that The Brass Tap donated 10% of all sales to benefit Brewer’s Art employees.
Additionally, they added a button to allow customers to donate additional funds on their checks. Kudos to The Brass Tap. (brasstapbeerbar.com)
Also, the Don’t Know Tavern in Federal Hill closed at the end of February, according to a post on its social media platforms from owner John Leonard. “With heavy hearts and unimaginable sadness, Don’t Know Tavern will be closing,” he wrote. “This is one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to write. Serving this community has been the honor of my life, and we will forever be grateful for the love and support you’ve shown us. This is not the outcome we wanted, and it’s not for lack of trying.” 
Randi Rom is president of RJ Rom & Associates. She is a freelance columnist and writer who represents some of the region’s top restaurants and food-related events. Contact her at randirom@comcast.net.
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