Charm City Chocolate – Baltimore Magazine https://www.baltimoremagazine.com The Best of Baltimore Since 1907 Thu, 06 Aug 2020 00:48:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Charm City Chocolate – Baltimore Magazine https://www.baltimoremagazine.com 32 32 Shark Week Specials Swimming Our Way in Baltimore https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/section/fooddrink/shark-week-specials-swimming-our-way-in-baltimore/ Wed, 31 Jul 2019 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/?p=17960

Just when we thought we had finally escaped the “Baby Shark” song invading our social media feeds, the ominous theme from Jaws will now begin playing on a loop as Discovery Channel brings back its annual promotion celebrating the gargantuan fish. Shark Week is officially upon us, and outposts all over the city are celebrating in style.

The National Aquarium, one of the Inner Harbor’s crown jewels, is offering a specialized tour if you dare to walk with the sharks. But for those with cravings for more tasty shark-themed specials, there are plenty of ways to get in on the fun without going to the beach. From ocean-themed drinks to edible shark candy, here are a few highlights:

7/28-8/4: Woody’s Cantina
Enjoy Shark Week with fin-credible specials at this rooftop spot in Fells Point. This Mexican restaurant is serving up (Great) White Claws or Landshark bottles for $5 or less. Of course, you can catch the main event—while taking in the rooftop views—with the 24/7 shark coverage on all of its TV screens.

7/28-8/4: Black Eyed Suzie’s
Suzie’s in Bel Air hosts regular specials like martini Mondays, kids-eat-free Thursdays, and daily happy hours from 2-7 p.m., but this week the neighborhood bar is partnering with Malibu and Jameson to bring you shark-inspired food and drink specials. You can drink like a fish at this celebration while tuning in to the weeklong Discovery Channel event.

8/3: Wayward Smokehouse Viewing Party
Head over to this party at Wayward Smokehouse in Federal Hill to get hooked on Landshark specials, shark-bite bombs, games, gifts, giveaways, and fittingly themed mini pools. Not into seafood? Classic American barbecue dishes are smoked daily by executive chef and pit master Josh White.

7/28-8/4: Atwater’s
Swim over to Atwater’s to find a shark lurking in your latte. In addition to the coffees topped with shark-designed latte art, the homegrown cafe will also have all of its signature sandwiches and salads for a meal you can really sink your teeth into. Don’t let the lack of seafood fool you, shark week is in full swing here.

7/28-8/4: Nacho Mama’s
This Tex-Mex favorite features margaritas famously served in hubcaps. For Shark Week, Nacho Mama’s is serving up a scene from Jaws in the form of a blue margarita with a facedown figurine, splash of grenadine, and blue-gummy sharks circling. It might seem intense, but you’ll be drinking in comfort on dry land.

7/28-8/4: Papi’s Tacos
In Hampden, Papi’s Tacos is mixing up a variety of ocean-themed cocktails. The newest location will bait customers with a frozen Shark Week house margarita featuring a gummy-ring life preserver. But, don’t stop there. There’s also an expanded drink menu including the tequila-infused “Mako-Rita,” “Coral Reef” (Malibu rum, pineapple juice, grenadine, whipped cream), and the “Hot Hammerhead” with jalepeno-infused tequila and club soda.

7/28-8/4: Charm City Chocolate
This corner candy store made the perfect treat to lure in customers with a sweet tooth. The chocolatiers have fished out chocolate-covered blue raspberry gummy sharks, making the man-eater become the pray. In this case, we strongly encourage you to play with your food.

7/28-8/4: Frazier’s on the Avenue
Any shark would appreciate these fishy specials, and Frazier’s includes an array of seafood to devour. Chomp down on beer-battered ahi tuna bites, fish tacos, and salmon cake sliders. With these features, it is hard not to take the bait.

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Charm City Chocolate: Just in time for Valentine’s Day, husband-and-wife duo Todd and Michelle Zimmerman celebrated the grand opening of this new sweets shop on the Avenue in Hampden. The store—which the owners describe as colorful, retro, and adorned with vintage touches—officially opened earlier this week, showcasing a plethora of chocolates, bonbons, truffles, gummy candies, fudge, and old-fashioned sweets. Specialty offerings for V-Day will include love-themed gift baskets and hand-dipped chocolate covered strawberries. 809 W. 36th St., 443-449-5164

COMING SOON:

Chicken Rico: Soon after cutting the ribbon at its newest location near Power Plant Live, this Virginia-based chain announced that it will also be expanding into Dundalk in the coming months. The fast-casual Peruvian palace emphasizes marinated rotisserie chicken as well as stir-fry, ceviche, chicken sandwiches, and burritos. The new spot will mark the chain’s third storefront in Baltimore. 1245 Merritt Blvd, Dundalk

Ekiben: Fells Point Farmers Market regulars will be happy to hear that this fan-favorite stall is gearing up to reveal its permanent digs in March. Ekiben owners Nick Yesupriya, Steve Chu, and Ephram Abebe are setting up shop in a cozy spot on Eastern Avenue, where they will serve up the brand’s signature Asian comfort food and offer late-night eats on the weekends. Be on the lookout for Ekiben’s signature steamed buns with fillings ranging from spicy lamb meatballs to braised pork shoulder. 1622 Eastern Ave.

Gunther & Co.: Former Washington, D.C.-area restaurateurs Jerry Trice and Nancy Hart Mola are readying this new spot for an April debut. Situated in the century-old boil room of Gunther Brewing Company in Brewers Hill, the 7,000-square foot restaurant will highlight an open kitchen, 150-seat main dining room, front bar and den, and a mezzanine level with floor-to-ceiling windows. The internationally influenced menu will offer diners everything from roasted Amish chicken to coffee-orange-glazed duck breast. 3650 Toone St.

Habaneros Mexican Kitchen & Tequileria: The Carroll County dining scene is welcoming this new cantina, which will open in the former home of Parks Landing Seafood Restaurant on Feb. 11. In true Tex-Mex fashion, the menu will list classics such as fajitas, empanadas, pollo en mole, and tamales, and the 30-seat bar will feature 15 varieties of tequila. 33140 Village Road, Westminster, 410-848-1755

Sajhoma Restaurant: This new eatery is slated to open in Fells Point later this month, filling the void of Dominican restaurants in the neighborhood. Located just off of the corner of Fleet and Broadway, the 37-seat breakfast, lunch, and dinner spot will serve authentic specialties like rotisserie chicken, mofongo (mashed plantains), and rice and beans. 1708 Fleet St.

Surf House Island Cantina: In keeping with the of-the-moment tiki craze, this new Frederick hangout will focus on beach-inspired coastal cuisine. Slated to open later this month, diners can look forward to chowing down on California comfort food like burgers, sushi, and fish tacos, while kicking back on the outdoor deck. 8925 Fingerboard Rd., Urbana, 240-483-8475

EXPANSIONS:

Ouzo Bay: If you’re ever looking for a little taste of home while enjoying the sunny skies in Florida, an Ouzo Bay spinoff is opening in Boca Raton. Atlas Restaurant Group, the team behind Harbor East fixtures Ouzo Bay, Azumi, and yet-to-open Loch Bar, recently announced plans to open Ouzo Bay Boca Raton, its first restaurant outside of the Baltimore area. The new location—expected to open this summer—will mirror the style of its flagship spot, offering diners Mediterranean eats, Greek wines, and an outdoor patio.

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