Federal Hillsider The Monthly Newsletter of the Federal Hill Neighborhood Association The President’s Letter February 2015 Parking Pass Pickup February 21st Dear Friends and Neighbors, Is it spring yet? I am personally still waiting for a decent snowfall but the cold, windy days in late January were a little rough! There is a lot happening in and around Federal Hill in February! We are still working on building our membership base for 2015. If you are an existing member, please renew! If you are not a member, please consider joining this year. Your support is critical to our success. If you have questions or want to get involved with making FHNA an organization that represents this great neighborhood to its fullest, please reach out to me or any of the other board members via our personal email or the FHNA email: eHillsider@ gmail.com. On Saturday February 21st, we will host our annual Area 9 parking renewal event at Christ Lutheran Church from 9AM to 12 PM. In addition, to the convenience of picking up your decal and passes in the neighborhood, we will have volunteers stationed to make joining FHNA easy! Pick up your passes, visit with your neighbors and enjoy hot coffee and other refreshments—what could be better? If you couldn’t make it to our January meeting, you missed a very interesting presentation! The Department of Transportation introduced the membership to “Complete Streets for the Casino Master Plan Area”. There was a high level of interest, so we have asked DOT to come back and present again in greater detail in the near future. I will send out notification as soon as we have a firm date. During the meeting, DOT distributed a “complete streets checklist” that is used for gathering information on the Casino Impact Fund areas.. We will post the form on our website and also send out via email. If you are interested in participating in this survey, please complete the form and remit to Betsy Homer at [email protected]. Betsy has graciously agreed to compile the information and forward to the DOT project manager. continued on page 3 The annual FHNA parking pass pickup has been scheduled for Saturday, February 21, 9 a.m. to noon, at Christ Lutheran Church. To pick up your decal(s) and visitor passes at that time you must: Have applied for or renewed and paid for your passes several days in advance of the pickup date either in person at 200 W. Lombard St. or online at https://pabc.t2hosted.com/cmn/index.aspx \ and following the instructions found at the City’s site. At the pickup you will be asked to produce: • Your receipt from the Baltimore RPP • Your driver’s license • Your vehicle registration(s) • If you are new to the neighborhood, a copy of your lease or other proof of residency. Residents with off-street parking spaces will only be able to receive decals for vehicles in excess of the number of offstreet spaces at their residence. FEBRUARY DATES TO REMEMBER Feb 11 FH Main Street Annual Meeting 6:30pm at Mother’s RSVP to historicfederalhill.org Feb 14 Valentine’s Day (remember to shop local!) Feb 16 President’s Day – City Offices Closed Feb 17 FHNA General Membership Meeting 7pm Christ Lutheran Church Feb 19 Third Thursday in Federal Hill Feb 21 Parking Pass Pick-up Page 2 - February 2015 FederalHillBaltimore.org Federal Hillsider INFORMATION PAGE Federal Hill Neighborhood Association Board of Directors FHNA Committees Consider Getting Involved Please contact Beth Whitmer at 512-965-4065 or [email protected] and express your interest. You will be welcomed. Officers President: Beth Whitmer <[email protected]> Vice President: Brooke McDonald <[email protected]> Beautification/Green: Walt Saxon Block Captains: Katie Guba Grants:Peg McCarthy Treasurer: Nancy Gordon <[email protected]> Secretary: Jessica Damen <[email protected]> Hillsider: Jeannie Malkiewicz Bob O’Donoghue Ginny Gerhart Liquor Advisory: Rufus Lusk Walter Ettinger <[email protected]> Membership: Beth Whitmer Parking: Bob Merbler Gayle McClure <[email protected]> Preservation/Design: John Thompson Bob Merbler <[email protected]> Public Safety: Lynn Halperin Deb Nelson <[email protected]> Schools Liaison: Jessica Damen Aimee Sanfilippo <[email protected]> Social:Aimee Sanfilippo FYI Councilman Eric Costello Sen. Bill Ferguson Del. Pete Hammen Del. Luke Clippinger Del. Brooke Lierman South Harbor Renaissance Liaison: Claire Johnson Technology: Gayle McClure Board Members at Large 410-396-4816 410-841-3600 410-841-3772 410-841-3303 TBD Trees:Rich Polan RECYCLING AND TRASH Set out by 6 a.m. Trash on Wednesday (in cans with tight-fitting lids) Recycling on Friday* *Please put your recyclable materials in paper bags, cardboard boxes, City recycle bins or any container clearly marked “recycle”, at the same location as your regular trash. DO NOT PUT IN PLASTIC BAGS. With single stream recycling, we send our materials to a processing facility which uses an automated system to sort and bale recyclables. BULK ITEM PICK UP You may place up to three items out for collection. One day per month is set aside for this collection. All citizens have to do is call 311 and give the following information: your address your telephone number what three items Call 3 or more working days before your scheduled date. If you do not know your day, please call 311. You may also schedule a collection at 311 online. February 2015 FederalHillBaltimore.org Federal Hillsider - Page 3 continued from page 1 Our general membership meeting will be held at the usual location on Tuesday, February 17th. We have lots of interesting topics to discuss and we will also vote on FHNA’s position on the upcoming transfer of Joey B’s license to Crossbar. More detail about the agenda and the vote will be sent out via email and posted to our website in the next few days. Celebrating the 200th Anniversary of Our National Anthem Last but absolutely not least, I am very pleased to welcome Nancy Gordon to the Board as our new Treasurer. She was selected by unanimous vote at the January membership meeting and will be a great addition to the team. I hope to see everyone on February 17th at the general membership meeting and again at Federal Hill Main Street’s FEST-OF-ALL on February 28th. Stay warm, Make Your Valentine’s Day Reservations Now Beth Whitmer Police Officer Butter Bean says: Call 311 for City Services and 911 for Crimes or Suspicious Activities FEDERAL HILL PREP PARKING By FHNA Parking Committee By now most of you are aware that the neighborhood has lost its parking PRIVILEGES at Federal Hill Prep. Most saddening here is that, as always, the actions of a few thoughtless neighbors has ruined what was a great resource for the entire community. Not only have we not followed the rules there, we have had instances of disrespect and even property damage as a result of our actions. So, as of now, there is NO PARKING in the Federal Hill Prep lot. NONE. Folks who park there WILL BE TOWED. As of this writing, the Parking Committee is negotiating with the school and our elected officials to gain back our parking privileges at the lot. Please note that IF we can earn back our privileges, we may be taking on the issues of enforcement and administration ourselves. Briefly that means this: -Parking is limited to the hours noted on all posted signs. -Vehicles parked must have a current Area 9 parking DECAL. NO VISITOR’S PASSES -Transgression of these rules WILL result in a much dreaded trip to Greenwood Towing to recover your vehicle. These rules WILL be enforced. Assuming of course we get the chance. Page 4 - February 2015 FederalHillBaltimore.org Federal Hillsider Cultural Competency by Dayonna Tunstall, Junior at Edmondson-Westside High School My name is Dayonna Tunstall. I am 16 years old, and I am a Junior at Edmondson-Westside High School. I am also a Youth Associate Leader for the Inner Harbor Project. The Inner Harbor Project is a youth led model for social change that helps equip youth with the skills to succeed in life. The students are then organized to come up to solutions to social issues that divide our society in Baltimore. The Inner Harbor Project currently has five initiative: the Harbor Card, Teen Mediation, the Hood 2 Harbor Peace Ambassador Program, the creation of a Code of Etiquette, and the Cultural Competency Training Team. I myself am a member of the Cultural Competency Training Team. My team consists of six young people: myself, Youth Executive Leader Adrian Hughes, and Youth Leaders Larry Alexander, Mariama Bah, Markell Robinson, and Ryan Wardlaw. The mission of my team is to decrease the tension between adults and youth by teaching adults who are in positions of authority how to better interact with youth. Over the summer we created three lesson plans based on research from past focus groups, surveys, and interviews. The students in the photo are (left to right) Markell Robinson, Mariama Bah, Larry Alexander, Dayonna Tunstall, Adrian Hughes). continued on page 5 February 2015 FederalHillBaltimore.org Federal Hillsider - Page 5 Doll Digi tal We plan to train the remaining guides of The Downtown Partnership in addition to The Baltimore City Police Department, The Waterfront Partnership, and the Bus Operators of The Charm City Circulator. We recently partnered with the Circulator at their request, and look forward to working with them. They would like to participate in our training to better their relationship with Digital Harbor High School and the other city students, many of whom ride the circulator. Family. Friends. Community. Eve Hamper, Agent 1118 Light Street Ste A Baltimore, MD 21230 Bus: 410-528-8900 Fax: 410-528-7733 [email protected] Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 5:00pm Saturday 10:00am to 2:00pm Evenings by Appointment 1211007 We’re all in this together. State Farm® has a long tradition of being there. That’s one reason why I’m proud to support The Federal Hill Community. Get to a better State®. State Farm, Bloomington, IL s Sc h o 0 l 6. l a b on D i g i y C h a i r p e rhsornton Hon CEO ora r yT gor re Dr. G at om ets ce.c tick n y a i u B 11 ll a th 7 hhs 7 fle d . 2 w c hio n a n d Rmaafn y n t s ww r a y t b me Auc ood l is h a yilM d ent ered f estab i r S e t F g a r 1 All twenty-five youth leaders in the Inner Harbor Project participate in the Hood2Harbor Peace Ambassador initiative. The Peace Ambassadors work to encourage positive youth behavior in the Inner Harbor and change what behaviors are seen as “cool.” Through our efforts over the summer, there was a significant decrease in juvenile crime in the harbor. One of our biggest goals this spring is to expand the program into the Federal Hill Neighborhood, where we hope to influence Digital Harbor High School Students. If you or your business would like to sponsor a Peace Ambassador, you can visit our website at theinnerharborproject.org. ar F 6.0 o r rs BALL a I l G DI These lesson plans have been reviewed by our Youth Coordinator Brooke Travers who is a former academic professional, and our Director, Celia Neustadt. Recently we conducted three pilot classes with Guides from The Downtown Partnership as our participants. After all three sessions were completed we assessed the guides on their newly acquired skills. We also asked the guides to critique us on how well we distributed and presented the information. We have used that information to revise the lesson plans in preparation for the official launch of the program. z in im o r, c Ama pen ba h Balt t O Sou pop ula r Funding colleges funding futures continued from page 4 Featuring The Kelly Bell Band Page 6 - February 2015 FederalHillBaltimore.org FuLL Service Wine ShoP THAI YUM 11/ 1/2 2/2 Baltimore Sun October 9, 2010 Fine Wines, craft Beers & Spirits Sun & Mon - Pad Thai shrimp & chicken with 1 Thai beer (Chang) $16 Wed & Thur - 50% off Bottle of wine Join our Loyalty Program—call or stop by for details! 10% off 6 bottles of wine, 15% off case of wine and ALWAYS 15% off wine AFTER you dine! Federal Hillsider Fri & Sat - A free appetizer of homemade dumplings with the purchase of two entrees Offers not valid with any other promotion winemarketbistro.com 921 E. FoRT AvEnuE | BALTimoRE, mD 21230 410-244-6166 www.thaiyum.com 1006 Light St., Federal Hill 410.528.2146 Light up the city with your shining smile! Bright smiles shine all over Federal Hills courtesy of the team at Federal Hill Smiles. Dr. Denise Markoff dedicates herself to providing quality dental health and personalized patient care to the community. She is surrounded by her warm, highly trained staff and together they produce smiles as bright as the Baltimore skyline. Sedation • Cosmetic • Implants Orthodontics • Whitening General Dentistry 410.561.6483 BaltimoreSedation.com Denise M. Markoff, DDS, FAGD 835 Light Street • Baltimore, MD 21230 $100 OFF Comprehensive New Patient Visit New patients only. Exp. 4/30/15. Not valid with other discounts. Used in conjunction with dental insurance. February 2015 FederalHillBaltimore.org Peggi’s Picks by Peggi Powell I have lived in Federal Hill for thirty plus years. (Known to those 35 and under as “Fed Hill”). During those years I have seen many, many changes in our neighborhood--older businesses leave and new businesses open, exciting possibilities for future development emerging. But there are so many hidden gems to explore, often overlooked events to attend that our calendars could be filled without ever leaving the neighborhood. So, PEGGI’S PICKS will try to share some ideas for re-discovering your backyard. There’s a great event coming up February 28th at the Museum of Industry from 7-11 PM. It’s called Fest-Of-All, and it is sponsored by Federal Hill Main Street. Many of us forget about this, but it’s a good deal for $75 in advance. You get free booze, free food from neighborhood restaurants, live music, a silent auction, and the famous FASHION SHOW featuring fashions from our neighborhood stores with gorgeous models. You can walk there or, if you drive, there is FREE PARKING. And, you get to meet old neighborhood buddies or make new neighborhood friends. Put it on your calendar and contact Main Street for tickets. An absolute MUST for anybody living in our Peninsula is joining THE LOOP. This is our very own online social network created by the Queen of the Loop - Jane Wehrle. Jane keeps us informed about EVERYTHING happening here, from car break-ins to trash pickup changes to new places opening, events happening and police alerts. If you are away, you can keep informed about street closures or snow removal so that you can call someone to take care of your property, move your car, etc. You can join for free, and all of your information is kept by Jane, not distributed unless the sender so desires. In many ways it’s Angie’s List without a fee. No one can advertise on the loop, but it’s a valuable resource if you ask for info about contractors, etc. who are known by neighbors and recommended by them. To join, e-mail Jane at choirjw@ aol.com with the e-mail address you wish to use for Loop messages, and you will become a Loopster. Finally, the greatest gift the city has given us in the past twenty years is The Charm City Circulator. If you haven’t taken advantage of this incredible way of getting in and out of our neighborhood without having to give up your parking space, you need to start using it now while it is still FREE. They run about every 15 minutes until 8PM Sundays through Thursdays and until Midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. You can even go to the movies (either the Charles on the Purple Route or Landmark on the Orange Route), have a drink (or drinks), a bite to eat and have your designated Circulator driver take you back to the neighborhood. What a deal!!! Check it out and ride it from the market to Penn Station to see all the places in-between. More picks to come…… Federal Hillsider - Page 7 Page 8 - February 2015 FederalHillBaltimore.org Federal Hillsider Adorable AARFies of the Month - Sweet Pea and Reno Reno: Do you need some excitement in your life? Well, you’ve come to the right place! My name is Reno and I am an awesome 2 - 3 year old lab mix. As you can tell from my pictures, I am absolutely stunning with my beautiful brindle and white coat and my winning smile, but I am more than just good looks. I am housebroken, neutered, crate trained, up to date on my shots, know all of my basic commands, and get along well with most other dogs. I am very sweet and loving, and would love nothing more than a home. An ideal home for me would be with someone who enjoys going for long walks, loves the outdoors, and is up for a rousing game of fetch. If you throw a stick for me, I will never leave your side. I need a fenced yard to be happy and would benefit from some leash training. Please consider adding me to your family. I promise to brighten your life and love you forever. Love, Reno the Handsome Lab Mix My adoption fee is $350 and includes all of my routine vetting, rabies and distemper/parvo vaccinations, FelV/FIV testing, deworming, spay/neuter surgery, heartworm testing, monthly heartworm prevention, microchip, boarding and transportation costs if applicable, along with an offer for 30 days of free 24PetWatch pet insurance! Sweet Pea: Thanks for stopping by. I’m Sweet Pea! I am so excited to have this opportunity to share a little about myself. I arrived at the local animal rescue shelter with a severely fractured jaw. Don’t worry. I’m on the mend after a successful surgery and some tender loving care from my foster mommy. Little is known about how the injury came about, but that is all behind me now! Now let’s move on to a happier topic. You must want to know exactly what you are getting yourself into. I’m young, around five years old. And, I’m a domestic short-haired tuxedo gal. I’m 100% litter trained. Yep, that’s definitely a major plus! 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The When: March 14, 2015 at 3:00pm The Where: Cheese Galore and More at the Cross Street Market The How: Fill out a form with contact info and recipe. Email it to Cheese Galore and More by March 5th. To receive form and to answer any questions, email: [email protected] The Particulars: This is a people’s choice award. The people (voters) purchase groups of 5 tickets for $5.00, each ticket counts as one vote. There is no limit on purchases. However, the Cheesy Delight Participants can only purchase one group of 5 tickets. The Fine Print: Purchase cheeses from Cheese Galore, no more than two entries per person, prepare enough for 30 people. It will be a blind tasting; participant’s name will not be displayed during judging. Get creative, let’s have fun!! Bring your entry to Cheese Galore at 2:00pm. The Winners: First place: $50.00 gift certificate to Cheese Galore and More! Second place: $30.00 gift certificate to Cheese Galore and More! Third Place: $15.00 gift certificate to Cheese Galore and More! Plus all Cheesy Participants get their recipes printed on Cheese Galore and More’s website! Plus, Plus, Plus it’s a Great Cause and a Great Time!!!! Emily ~ Maryland’s Juvenile Diabetes Ambassador plus Federal Hill Resident! Your Neighborhood Real Estate Team BRAND NEW Under Construction Home in Key’s Overlook! Contact Our Team for Details on How You Can Save Thousands in Closing Costs Just By Using Our Services! 1309 Benjamin St. Gorgeous Under Construction home on premium lot in Key’s Overlook with large 2 car attached garage! New community by established builder, Beazer Homes. Home will include all top of the line features & appliances such as hardwood floors, cherry cabinets, granite counters & stainless appliances. Master suite with dual vanity & walk in closet. Top level with wet bar & den leading to oversized roof deck overlooks the water & city skyline! *Some restrictions may apply office: 410-547-5710 www.live21230.com Page 12 - February 2015 FederalHillBaltimore.org Federal Hillsider Sunday Brunch in 21230 By ‘CITYPEEK Patti’ Neumann, Founder, CITYPEEK.com & CITYPEEK Hospitality Media Solutions Brunch is a rare treat, an ode to the weekend. Brunch is a leisurely meal shared with friends, your best weekend read all served with a decadent feast. Below are some Federal Hill-ites choices for weekend brunch, along with particular samples of what I might tease my taste buds, should I eat brunch with reckless abandon. For over 15 years, Little Havana has been serving up its casual interpretation of Cuban inspired food and is a popular spot for Sunday Brunch goes from 11 am – 3 pm. Many go for the bottomless pitchers of Bloody Marys and Mimosas for $18.99/person. In the warmer months, it is great to sit outside and enjoy the al fresco dining with friends. A couple of my brunch choices would be: Choice 1: Huevos Rancheros with rice and beans on the side Choice 2: Chis & guacamole ($5.99) and their chocolate donuts called Churros con chocolat ($5.99) Liv2eat, houses in the spot that Bicycle had, showcases sustainable, seasonal products and serves housemade pastas and breads. “We met, we married, we had Jack, we opened a restaurant. We are living our dream,” Kevin, Cecilia, Jack, & Liv2eat Brunch Sunday 10 am-2 pm If I were to brunch at Liv2Eat this would be on my plate: Jumbo Lump Crab Benedict: 2 poached eggs, Canadian bacon, homemade Hollandaise and potatoes ($16) Classic Benedict 9$12) Or if the night before leaves me, ‘hanging’…Roseda Farms burger, topped with gruyere cheese, (fried egg, over easy, please), Applewood smoked bacon and house fries. For drinks, they hand make, to order Bottomless OJ or grapefruit Mimosas, Bellini’s or Sake Mary’s for $15/pp SIP Kitchen & Wine Bar, the newest entry into the 21230 neighborhood food scene has brunch Saturday and Sunday 11 am-3 pm. SOBO Café got a shout out, from a few people, on my facebook post, for its SoBo Biscuit Benedict: two poached eggs, Black Forest ham or greens, hollandaise, served with home fries & fruit $12 The thought of peanut butter and bananas caught my attention with the homemade pancakes, where I can choose plain, chocolate chip or grilled banana with peanut butter whipped cream, served with fruit ($11) And another vegan dish sounded terrific: Roasted Tomato Biscuit house made buttermilk biscuit, eggs, fontina cheese, arugula pesto, served with home fries ($11) Bloody Mary and Bellinis and Bloody’s made with lager beer are offered for $8 each and House Made Cinnamon Rolls are $3. Some other shout outs from my Facebook post: • The BEC (Bacon Egg Cheese) panini, The Regi, The Chesapeake Benedict (Crab Cakes), Chicken and Waffles, Craw Fish Homemade Bloody Marys, and not to forget FREE Fresh Homemade Muffins Every weekend!!! heated patio. And another: ‘My boyfriend and I love Regis. Basically everything on the menu!!!’ • The Spoons 2-2-2 is a longtime staple for me! 2-2-2. 2 eggs any style, 2 pieces of breakfast meat, and 2 pieces of French toast or pancakes. • Hersh’s! Pizza is always good. • Banditos Tortilla French Toast! • Breakfast Tot-cho’s at Cap Larry’s! • Chocolate chip pancakes at Light St. Café continued on page 13 February 2015 FederalHillBaltimore.org Federal Hillsider - Page 13 continued from page 12 • No Idea’s Bottomless Bloody and Mimosas from 10-1 for $10. The French Toast Sammie, “The Bowl”, Chocolate Chip Pancakes. All, the bomb. • Locust Point - Our House has a wonderful brunch and the atmosphere is always warm and cozy. Spoons is our favorite for Fed Hill - the cinnamon roll pancakes are worth the calories... • If I am taking someone out for brunch I usually go to the Metropolitan and get the Dr. Tony’s Hangover Cure or the Tweety Bird Omelet. • Erin Dorrien: Wine Market Bistro. Echoed by, Rebecca Celotto: Wine market! Such a fabulous and a little bit fancy brunch • Rusty Scupper all-you-can-eat buffet. At least for the great views and seafood bar. • Heather Zulauf Wilhelm Miguels at Silo Point!!!!! And to all wine lovers, try SIP Kitchen & Wine Bar located in the Ritz Carlton Inner Harbor. No worries, it is casual with over 72 wines by the glass which you can self-dispense by the ounce yourself! Two year-old Sally Lentz loves to go to Sam’s Bagels with her father Ben and mother Clare. Lately, she’s started bringing along her new pal, Snoopy. Page 14 - February 2015 FederalHillBaltimore.org Federal Hillsider Restaurant Review: Liv2Eat by Fred & Frannie Hill 1444 Light Street. Open every day except Monday. Food Style: Locally sourced regional food. American Fare with a European Flair Ambiance: Open kitchen as you walk in to the restaurant. The chefs are interactive with the customers. And yet the open kitchen was not a distraction as you sat down to eat because of the kitchens location along one side of the building. The dining room is small with some bar height and some table height tables. This place is popular and to assure yourself a place it is a good idea to make a reservation. The furnishings are functional, simple and stylish. The lighting was almost a perfect level to read the menu without showing all your wrinkles or imperfections. There is a bar with 4-7 seats is in the main dining room and while every seat at the bar was full this evening, the ambiance was still that of a restaurant. There are plenty of tables where you can pay attention to your company without the distraction of a TV screen. Food: There were four of us at dinner. We started out with the mussels in a wine and garlic sauce. Very tasty and there was a special treat that the baguette that was served to soak up the extra sauce was from the absolutely wonderful Tribeca Oven Co. If you haven’t tried these baguettes, we have no idea what you are waiting for. They are available from Cheese Galore and More at the Cross Street Market as well. We split a bottle of the a fine Rioja wine….OK we split more than one bottle of fine Rioja wine… which complemented all of our entrees well. Thursday is Gnocchi night at Live2Eat and I had the tomato gnocchi. Just the right balance between the tomato flavor and the gnocchi. Far too often gnocchi gets buried by some strong flavor or drowned in some bland tomato sauce. Frannie loves pot pies and it is hard to imagine how her eyes lit up when it was announced that the special for the evening was chicken pot pie. The chicken pot pie was served as a quarter slice of a regular pie. The upper crust was light and flaky with abundant chicken chunks, delicious sauce and enough vegetables to give the pie a wonderful eye appeal. Liv2Eat chiefs had one little twist on Frannie’s usual home recipe. The potatoes in the pie were mashed. And while this took Frannie aback for a moment, she decided after several spoonful that mashed potatoes had a place in chicken pot pie. One member of the other couple had what is a close to the signature dish of Liv2Eat as any other: the Fried Risotto. The fried risotto comes a small round deep fried balls in a light and tasty white sauce that I cannot do justice to the balance of flavors. Lastly, the “meatavarian” in the group had locally sourced flatiron steak. The beef was cooked to a perfect medium rare, as ordered, and set off with a delightful bordelaise sauce. The mashed potatoes here caused no consternation and the garlic flavored spinach rounded out a serious meal and taste combination. We were having too much fun and still had too much to talk about to leave without dessert. The dessert menu had two items on it, so we ordered both. The flourless chocolate cake was fine. But the cookies and milk was divine. Watching the chocolate chip dough balls get pressed into cookie shape and placed in the oven and then served with a small glass of milk was a playfully elegant and tasty way to end the evening. Liv2Eat manages to strike an amazing balance. The ambiance is casual enough to drop as is without a worry, but also stylish enough to make it a destination restaurant special events and celebrations. Make no mistake about it, this is a restaurant: not a pub, not a sports bar, not a bistro. What continues to be amazing for us is that you get restaurant quality food for bar food prices. That is a special food value. If you haven’t been to Liv2Eat, put it on your eating out schedule. If you have been there before, do like we do…go back again. About the authors: Fred and Frannie Hill, are long term residents of the neighborhood who mourned the closing of the first Regi’s, Schezuan, Sisson’s and Bandaloops…but enjoys today’s local restaurant scene immensely. February 2015 FederalHillBaltimore.org Federal Hillsider - Page 15 UNIT AMENITIES Ceramic tile in baths • Bamboo floors • Stainless steel appliances • Walk-in closets Granite countertops in kitchens and baths • Central heating and air conditioning • Custom wood cabinets with modern hardware Double kitchen sinks with garbage disposals • Oversized windows • 9- and 10-foot ceilings Washer and dryer in unit • Patio (select units) COMMUNITY AMENITIES Private roof deck with sweeping unimpeded views of Downtown Baltimore, Federal Hill and the Inner Harbor Fitness center available 24 hours day • Business center • Private storage facilities available • Controlled access with intercom system Elevators • Gated off-street parking • 24-hour emergency maintenance • Pet friendly • Valet dry cleaning and package acceptance Water, sewer and trash included • Cable ready • Picnic area with grill PLEASE CALL FOR AVAILABILITY AND SPECIALS TODAY. Professionally managed by: 301 Warren Avenue Baltimore, MD 21230 Tel: 410-837-3018 • Fax: 410-783-1754 Email: [email protected] www.harborhillapartments.com Equal Housing Opportunity Page 16 - February 2015 FederalHillBaltimore.org Federal Hillsider The Wizard Shovels Snow By John Ginovsky It was snowmagedden, clobber zone, the storm of the century, not all rolled into one—but one after another after another. On Sunday it—snow—came down nice and fluffy and cute and picturesque. Three feet of it. All the neighbor kids loved it. No school on Monday, no need to do homework Sunday night, break out the hot chocolate. Fun. Monday morning, a real winter wonderland. Funny pictures of towering snow on the backyard grill were shared on social media. With the bright blue sky it was time to break out the shovel and dig, dig, dig a path along the sidewalk. Tough, cold, wet work but the air was brisk and neighbors smiled at each other in mutual resignation. A snowman or two appeared here and there. Some dedicated adults cleared off their cars as if they were going to work, but few did. It was a snow day. Monday night—more snow. A fabled Alberta clipper swept on through in the dark hours. Neighbors woke up to four more feet of snow. TV weather programs detailed just how low the jet stream was. TV reporters in parkas and boots got splattered on air by passing plows, then pelted with salt pellets. Those neatly dug sidewalk paths were history. More shoveling, and fewer resigned smiles. Side roads became impassable. Snowmen transformed into bigger blobs of snow. Forget clearing the car—it couldn’t get out anyway. Neighbors hunkered inside. Wednesday morning, unbelievable. The jet stream dropped down below Guatemala. People in Nome were in tee shirts. Here, well, the airport reported two feet of snow but who lives at the airport? The backyard grill tipped over. At least four more feet covered everything. Then it happened. One by one, one neighbor called another over for coffee. They then called the couple across the street to come over for waffles. That neighbor actually shoveled a walk path across the street, and people from two other houses shuffled over. There were plenty of waffles. Later in the afternoon, it was cocktail time, and another neighbor hosted. Tensions eased. But there was still all that snow. It didn’t look like it was going to get plowed any time soon. Thursday morning dawned bright, brisk, and blue. The neighbors determined to at least get the sidewalks shoveled. The TV weather freaks assured us the jet stream would behave nicely. For encouragement, one neighbor brought out a bottle of vodka and chilled it in a snow bank—all quite bohemian. It was at this point the Wizard Awry appeared at his door. Something about him conveyed presence. We all stopped shoveling to see what he would do. “What is all this?” he asked, pointing vaguely at the yards of snow piled in his little front yard. Stupid me, I cleared my throat. “It’s snow,” I said. His eyeballs flamed like red laser beams at me and I thought I was toast—literally. “Foolish man. I mean, what are you doing there?” A gang of us happened to be working on clearing his sidewalk just then. It was self-evident what we were doing. Then the neighbor lady with the vodka piped up. “How about a quick snort, Mr. Wizard, sir?” she asked, holding up a frosty snifter and an even frostier bottle of good vodka. The laser beams switched off, replaced by a warm glow. “I believe that’s a capital idea.” Then—he is a wizard after all—after he closed his door behind him, the piles of snow through his yard just parted nice and cleanly as he came to his gate. Accepting the snifter he toasted us all—we all had our own snifters by then—drank it down, then idly held it out for more. He eyeballed what the gang had done so far clearing his walk. With a wave of his staff, suddenly the snow just…shuffled…is the only word. It didn’t melt. Just shuffled off to the curb. Another wave and a two-lane clearing appeared up and down the street. The snow, again, just shuffled out of the way. “You’ll have to clear your own vehicles, you know,” he said, draining the snifter. “I thank you all for your kindness,” the Wizard Awry said, returning to his house, taking the snifter with him. We all looked at each other. “I think it’s time for more waffles,” said someone, and off we went, shovels over our shoulders. February 2015 FederalHillBaltimore.org GOOD RIDDANCE TO RODENTS! The following tips are from the DPW website: Use a durable trashcan with a tight-fitting lid. It’s the law. Do not put out trash in plastic bags! Rats will chew through them and feast on your leftovers! • Remove leftover pet food (cats, dogs and birds) and animal waste (feces) every day from the back of your yard. Animal waste contains undigested pet food that rats will eat! • Remove old furniture, vehicles and appliances from your property. Don’t give rats a home! • Mow tall grass and weeds. Don’t give them a place to hide! • Don’t let rats inside! Rats can squeeze through cracks and holes as small as half an inch. Seal all holes and cracks in foundations, walls, floors and around windows. • Store lumber, firewood and other materials well off the ground. • Repair any breaks in the sewer line that connects from your home to the main sewer. • Remove standing water from pots, etc. Federal Hillsider - Page 17 Law Offices of Edward J. Maher, P.C. 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Jane: You made quite a transition by moving from Harford County to Baltimore City (Becky and Joe moved to Federal Hill Thanksgiving Day, 2010). Tell me a little about your life before the big move and how you ended up in Federal Hill. Becky: Joe and I had two homes in Harford County and had raised our kids there. I was actually raised there too, and my family goes back generations in the area . Joe is from New Orleans. Despite my family connections, it still didn’t feel “right.” My son Chris suggested we move to Baltimore, and we began to look, first in Fell’s Point. Then, daughter Sarah suggested we try Federal Hill. We came over one Sunday and walked in the park and said, ”This is it!” We were lucky enough to find a home that had what we wanted and needed. We had to have a certain amount of room for all of our stuff. We loved the idea of the historic district’s charm and character. We also wanted a modern kitchen since we love to cook. This home had been on the market and had all of those. We fell in love with it. We began renovating by adding a third floor room and deck. We also redid the back yard. One of its main features is a fishpond which was already there. It also has a comfortable porch that overlooks the plants and the bluestone used on the patio and a pergola constructed from reclaimed timbers that we found at Second Chance. This structure protects the pond’s butterfly tail coy from too much sun and from predator birds that might get too curious. Squirrels also enjoy coming by to drink from the pond. Jane: What are the main characteristics of Federal Hill that you and Joe enjoy? Becky: This neighborhood is very quiet. In fact, it is quieter than Bel Air. One frequent sound I do love is that of the trains. Of course, we love the view of Federal Hill Park . We like being able to walk to everything —even to Little Italy, Mt. Vernon, The Walters, The Post Office, The Industrial Museum. We also often ride the Circulator. We especially like the people and the mix of different ages. Whenever we go out the door, we see different people, and they speak to us. We have one neighbor in her nineties. We also have neighbors who are young and having babies. I have never felt this at home anywhere. Our grandkids have great fun when they visit. They love the renovations at Federal Hill Park, going to the Aquarium, Inner Harbor fireworks displays, the pool at Riverside Park, and playing on the stoop and the sidewalk. One favorite game is playing wave-through-the-window with next-door-neighbor “Mr. Mark.” A restaurant treat for them is going to Byblos on Light Street where Hala has taught them to love hummus and pita bread. Jane: I know that one of the things I love about Federal Hill is that so many of its residents have many varied interests. You two certainly fit that description. Would you describe some of those? Becky: We do, I guess. We love all kinds of art and going to the theater. And, like so many people, we love the movies—both going out and watching them at home, especially Sci-Fi and adventure thrillers. You know about our fish-keeping and the plants . Then there’s the music. Joe plays the electric bass, and I used to play cello, though I don’t keep up with that any more. And we have both sung in choirs. Jane: That brings me to your great interest in food and cooking. And, wow, can you two cook!! Please tell me a little bit about being vegetarians and your adventures with food. Becky: Joe became a vegetarian six months before I did, when we first began dating over two decades ago. We are vegetarians, not strict vegans, who avoid using any animal products at all. We jokingly say that we try not to eat anything that ”had eyes or a mother.” Our concern is about health, and we really think we feel better by following this course. We have become very adventurous in finding new things continued on page 19 February 2015 FederalHillBaltimore.org Federal Hillsider - Page 19 continued from page 18 to eat, and that has led to many interesting recipes and experiments in the kitchen and at restaurants. We have found over the years that the best way to stay healthy and balanced—for example, to get enough protein and proper nutrients—is by “keeping a rainbow on your plate.” Jane: You often go out to eat in our area. Would you tell us about restaurants that offer great food for vegetarians? Becky: Sure. We often go to Byblos, Mother’s, Tai Arroy, Tai Yum, Social Pub And Pie, Blue Agave, Joe Squared, Little Italy, or into Mt. Vernon. Sometimes you can widen your menu choices just by looking at the full menu—take Mother’s , for example— and have the meat, poultry, whatever---removed from what is otherwise already a huge sandwich or entre. Often the restaurant will gladly substitute another ingredient. Jane: Even though you are now a city person, I know you maintain a business in Harford County for much of the year. It offers beautiful items and also relates to another of your passions. Tell our readers about it. Becky: I am proud to say that I have owned and operated Doodads, Inc .for 12 years in Havre de Grace. We are open from April 1 to January 15 and sell international fair trade merchandise and goods from local artisans. Merchandise includes gemstone jewelry, throws, scarves, blankets, quilts, artwork, mirrors, coffees, teas, soaps, lotions, cards, and many other personal and home décor items. I feel that part of our success is related to my never buying the same things twice. We are always receiving something entirely new. I really believe in fair trade which is based on working with developing parts of the world such that no sweatshops or child labor is involved. Also of great importance is that the trade relationship is a sustainable one that can continue with the artisans—not just a one-time grab. The commute to my shop is 45 minutes door-to-door, against the bulk of the heavy traffic. Doodads, Inc is at www.doodads.us and on facebook Lighting a “Fire” for Reading! Mrs. Broersma’s technology project at Digital Harbor High School 416 in Baltimore, MD As a 9th grade class of English in a school whose focus is technology, sometimes my students are resistant to read out of old textbooks and novels. My students want and need to practice their literacy skills on the latest technology--tablets and want more relatable, engaging stories to read. I am a teacher of 9th grade English. Our school motto is «Learning, Serving, and Leading through Technology». Unfortunately, the technology in the classrooms is lacking. My students want to be proficient in reading, but sometimes lack the motivation and need more support. They want to feel confident in their reading, but sometimes this is hard if they do not comprehend what they are reading and they are too embarrassed to ask for help. Tablets would allow me to individualize and differentiate what we are reading and how we are reading. It will let students use supports, such as comprehension checks and audio to support their understanding. By using tablets, they will also grow their technology skills, which will connect to our mission. A classroom library of high-interest, engaging novels would also allow them to see that there are actual books that are enjoyable and accessible. My 9th graders will be able to access text through the use of technology and improve their reading comprehension. I want them to love reading through old technology and new technology! Donations to this project will show the students that the community cares about their education and lives. Students want to be prepared for college and careers by being technologically savvy and able to read college level materials. With the use of tablets and a new classroom reading library, students will be able to become more engaged in their learning and become productive, valuable citizens. My students need Kindle Fires, bookshelves, and books to have more opportunities to read and use technology in class and develop their literacy skills. To Donate go to www.donorschoose.org/we-teach/132994 Page 20 - February 2015 FederalHillBaltimore.org Federal Hillsider Expand Your ‘Vision of the World’ by Hosting a Visitor from the World Trade Center Institute By Brooke McDonald In July, 2006, Dr. Muazam Ismailova stayed at our home as part of the World Trade Center Institute’s (WTCI) first foray into organizing professional tours and home stays for international visitors. Muazam was one of a delegation of six gynecologists, child health-care specialists and experts in maternal health from Uzbekistan. Michael and I shared hosting Muazam with our next-door neighbors the Kielty’s. Five families on Montgomery Street hosted visitors and our whole block got involved. By day, the Uzbeks visited Johns Hopkins, Jhpiego, Annapolis and Washington. By night, they experienced life in Baltimore, from dinners on roof decks to shopping at Best Buy and Costco. One highlight was sailing in the Inner Harbor, a real thrill for our visitors from a double-land locked country. Another was the farewell celebration when Muazam and her colleagues cooked dinner — plov, manti, many salads — our first taste of Uzbek cuisine. Muazam gave us a beautiful book about Uzbekistan and invited us all to visit. There were tears as we said farewell. Fast forward to April 2013 and an email with the subject line: “Uzbekistan would like to get you here.” NAESMI, an association of Uzbek journalists, invited Michael and me to Tashkent to teach television reporters, editors and cameramen from around the country. We’d stayed in touch with Muazam via email and Facebook and spoke often about visiting her. And so we went. Muazam met us at the Tashkent Airport, as did a driver and translator from the Organization for Cooperation and Security in Europe, the sponsor of our visit. (The OSCE and the U.S. Embassy were both surprised we had friends “in country.”) We were now Muazam’s guest. Her husband Said welcomed us as family and our friendship continues to grow. “The experiences I had in Baltimore and Maryland changed my vision of the world and helped me in my professional life,” Muazam told us over dinner at her home in Tashkent. “I have been using all the experiences that I had there in my work. It was a wonderful time in my life.” Likewise for us. Since 2006, through the World Trade Center Institute we have hosted visitors from Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan and Ukraine at home and at work. We could not recommend it more! Digital Harbor High School Community Blood Drive Tuesday, March 17, 2015 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Auditorium To schedule your life saving donation please visit www.redcrossblood.org Enter Sponsor Code: digitalharbor Or call1-800-733-2767!!! So don’t wait a second more, to join WTCI in welcoming international visitors, please fill out an application here: www.bit.ly/WTCIHomeStayApp. If you have any questions please contact at Mrs. Janine Branch at T: (410) 576-0022, ext. 108 or [email protected] and see our ad for more information about upcoming opportunities in 2015. SAVE THE DATE Feb 11 Federal Hill Main Street Annual Meeting 6:30pm at Mother’s RSVP to historicfederalhill.org February 2015 FederalHillBaltimore.org Federal Hillsider - Page 21 Give your family an international experience without leaving home! Join the World Trade Center Institute`s community of host families and connect ’ with emerging leaders from around the world. This is a unique (and fun!) opportunity to learn about another culture, and to share a little of your own culture and hospitality. Hosts vary and include young couples, retired couples, families, single parent families, and hosts who live alone. Expand Your World Join us in welcoming one or two of these amazing individuals in your home. Visitors will have breakfast and some dinners in your home, and will be out on weekdays in professional meetings. Half-stays available. Transportation is arranged by WTCI and you will have support by a WTCI representative. Choose From One of the Upcoming Groups : July 12-24: High School students from Mexico Feb 26-Mar17: Civic Education Leaders from Ukraine Fill out your application by at scanning the QR code or apply online at www.bit.ly/WTCIHomeStayApp WORLD TRADE C CENTER INSTITUTE INSTITUTE • 401 E E. PRATT ST., SUITE 232 • BALTIMORE, M MD 2212 21202 1202 12 02 • 410-576-0022 x102 • WTCI.ORG Page 22 - February 2015 FederalHillBaltimore.org Federal Hillsider February Events at Baltimore Museum of Industry by Claire Mullins Linotype: The Film at the Baltimore Museum of Industry Feb. 7 & 8, Saturday & Sunday Showings at 11am & 1pm This surprisingly emotional documentary centers on the Linotype type casting machine. Invented in Baltimore by Ottmar Mergenthaler, it revolutionized printing. Print Shop volunteers will offer Linotype demonstrations throughout both days. www.thebmi.org Benjamin Banneker Lecture at the Baltimore Museum of Industry February 15, Sunday – 1pm Highlights of the life and contributions of the free African American Benjamin Banneker, a mathematician involved in the surveying of Washington, D.C. Presented by Dr. Spencer Crew, professor at George Mason University. www.thebmi.org Baltimore Shops exhibit at the Baltimore Museum of Industry Running thru March 8 Baltimore Shops exhibit features photographs and objects from the BMI collections highlighting the history of local public markets, department stores and independent merchants and the impact they had on Baltimore life. www.thebmi.org Federal Hillsider 2015 Advertising Rates 2015 Ad Rates (amount per appearance) The Federal Hillsider, the monthly publication of the Federal Hill Neighborhood Association, is delivered through the mail slots of 1,300 households in the Federal Hill neighborhood and is placed in selected neighborhood businesses. Circulation is over 1,500. The Hillsider is created each month by an all-volunteer staff; therefore, all advertising revenue in excess of printing expense is invested back into the community. Thank you for your support of our neighborhood. 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