Baltimore’s food lovers have plenty to celebrate this week. The Little Hungarian Bake Shoppe has reopened on Fleet Street, and Marta al Mare is set to open its doors Thursday in Harbor Point, adding fresh seafood options to the waterfront.
New Restaurants and Expansions
Lib’s Grill will launch a new location later this month in the former Grill at Harryman House space in Reisterstown. Café Fili is finalizing its Locust Point spot, expected to open within days. Little Ian’s Bagels will quietly open this weekend in Patterson Park, backed by the team behind the popular Café Dear Leon.
Seasonal Markets and Closures
The Fells Point Farmers Market begins winter hours—Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.—lasting through late April. Bel Air’s new coffeehouse and cocktail bar, Social on Bond, will open in December as the second location after Social on Fenwick in Leonardtown. Amadeo’s in Little Italy marked its first anniversary, while Taco Love’s Cross Street Market stall has closed, though its Locust Point shop remains open.
Industry News
Heavy Seas Beer, a pioneer of Baltimore’s craft‑brew scene, filed for bankruptcy as founder Hugh Sisson plans retirement after three decades. The brand will continue operating during restructuring, according to Inc.
Whiskey Recognition
Baltimore Spirits Company earned the San Francisco World Spirits Competition’s Best of Class and Best in Show for its 6‑Year Cask Strength Epoch Rye, beating over 1,000 competitors and becoming the first American whiskey to win top honors since 2019.
Community Events
The annual Patterson Park 5K on Saturday will be followed by a homebrew contest and beer garden at Patterson Park Public Charter School, organized by B More Global to support global‑citizen initiatives.
Harford Road’s Hamilton‑Lauraville stretch will host a Cocoa Crawl on Saturday, Nov. 14, offering hot cocoa and a bingo‑card prize draw for shoppers.
Power Plant Live! welcomes the Baltimore Soul Food Festival Saturday afternoon, featuring karaoke, a DJ, live band, vendors, and diverse cuisine.
Arts and Culinary Pairings
Woodberry Kitchen will host artist Amy Sherald for a brunch and discussion on Sunday, Nov. 15, with a $10 donation supporting the Farm Alliance of Baltimore’s Black Butterfly Farm.
Soundbar’s Chef Patrick Morrow presents “A Taste Aquatic” on Tuesday, Nov. 17, pairing multiple seafood courses with wines and Champagne from Moët Hennessy.
Wine Celebrations
Beaujolais Nouveau arrives on Nov. 19. Petit Louis and La Jetée in Harbor Point will each offer special menus and tastings to mark the occasion.
Hersh’s will celebrate Italian mountain wines on Thursday with a four‑course dinner featuring duck, pork, and beef.
Thanksgiving Preparations
True Chesapeake and Eddie’s are teaming up for pre‑order oyster pickups on Nov. 24‑25. Alma Cocina Latina offers traditional Venezuelan stuffing for pick‑up, and Cece’s provides take‑home sides like truffle mushroom brioche stuffing and green‑bean casserole.
Upcoming Highlights
Mark your calendars: Oyster Fest at Ryleigh’s and the Christmas Village both open Nov. 21; Woodberry Kitchen and Rocklands Farm will host a wine dinner on Dec. 2.
Original reporting: Baltimore Fishbowl — read the source article.
