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Showing posts with label Baltimore. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Baltimore. Show all posts
Friday, January 18, 2013
Friday, March 11, 2011
Drug Bust Heard Round The World: Baltimore lives up to its Image (as presented in The Wire
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Drug Bust Heard Round the World
Baltimore lives up to its image (as presented in The Wire)
by LaChaBenn for LaChaBenn.com
During the early hours, on the morning March 10, 2011, close to 450 Baltimore City Police and Swat team members executed 40 search warrants (raids) which resulted in 63 arrest including the arrest of actress Felicia "Snoop" Pearson from the Wire.
The raids are the result of a 5ive month investigation by Baltimore City Police, the Maryland Drug Enforcement Administration and the Maryland's Attorney General Office. Police confiscated four (4) guns, 5ive pounds of marijuana and 5ive grams of raw heroin, this according to Baltimore City Police Commissioner Bealefeld. The city hopes that this well put wrench in the city's drug trade and violence emanating from North East Baltimore. Areas raid include the infamous Latrobe homes and the Redwood apartment building on South Eutaw.
For more on the drug bust watch
Drug Bust Heard Round the World
Baltimore lives up to its image (as presented in The Wire)
by LaChaBenn for LaChaBenn.com
During the early hours, on the morning March 10, 2011, close to 450 Baltimore City Police and Swat team members executed 40 search warrants (raids) which resulted in 63 arrest including the arrest of actress Felicia "Snoop" Pearson from the Wire.
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| ( Kim Hairston, Baltimore Sun / March 10, 2011 ) |
The raids are the result of a 5ive month investigation by Baltimore City Police, the Maryland Drug Enforcement Administration and the Maryland's Attorney General Office. Police confiscated four (4) guns, 5ive pounds of marijuana and 5ive grams of raw heroin, this according to Baltimore City Police Commissioner Bealefeld. The city hopes that this well put wrench in the city's drug trade and violence emanating from North East Baltimore. Areas raid include the infamous Latrobe homes and the Redwood apartment building on South Eutaw.
For more on the drug bust watch
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
George's on Mt. Vernon Square -- Sunday Brunch or kind of like brunch.
? by LaChaBenn for LaChaBenn.com
We arrived at 3 pm. I was sure we missed brunch but we were in luck, brunch at George’s is served until 5ive pm! When we sat down the only area occupied in the restaurant was the bar. We had our choice of tables in the cozy dining room and picked the one that over looked the circa 1920’s building lobby. A Gorgeous Building.
The server shared brunch drink specials with us, $4 dollars Mimosas and Bloody Mary’s. We declined the alcoholic beverages and shared a large kettle of warm hot chocolate. For bunch I craved waffles unfortunately George’s is the first brunch menu I’ve seen in sometime that does not make waffles available. After pouting to my girlfriend about this dilemma she ordered for us, a Crab Spring salad to share Lox for me and an Apple Brie omelet for herself.
Our wonderful server split our salad for us (I love initiative!) and served the dish as our first course. The dressing served on the side, jumbo lumps of crab meat covered all of the mix spring lettuce, along with pecans and dried cranberries. I devoured mine and in hind sight I feel that if received that salad as an entrée not as a split item I’d still be left hungry after consumption. Never the less the salad became the highlight of the meal. For the main course I was most excited about my girlfriend’s Apple Brie omelet, second the Lox. Very little can go wrong with Lox, as long as you have all the fixings: the capers, the red onion, the tomatoes etc. , I’m a happy camper.
As I prepared my spread I noticed my girlfriend’s reaction to her first bite of the omelet which was served with small cubed home fries and wheat toast. “Something doesn’t taste right,” she said poking at her plate. I tasted a full bite of her dish and agreed. Off the bat I tasted a meat flavor. Though she is a vegetarian she accepts that some food will be cooked in the same area as meat items but the omelet tasted as if it was intentionally cooked in bacon grease. As a meat eater I applauded the bacon grease effort…what I couldn’t get over was the lack of bold flavor I expected from this dish. I felt the omelet was simply thrown together. Little thought had been applied to actually blending the flavors of the brie and especially the apples together. The apples were not cooked or carmizlied before they were place in the egg mix nor was the brie properly melted. There was simply nothing holding the dish together. The home fries were quickly devoured, perfect texture and seasoning.
Overall I enjoyed my experience at the George’s on Mt. Vernon Square. However it was the atmosphere and our server made the visit enjoyable and changed our minds from “probably won’t come back,” to “yes, we will give this place another try.” I am excited to see their dinner menu, which is served everyday starting at 5ive pm. A note to the curious diner: the menu on George’s website is not the menu available in the restaurant. I don’t know that I’d recommend this place to someone who is visiting from out of town. But for someone who is looking for something new in Baltimore, try George’s on Mt. Vernon Square.
Sunday, September 12, 2010
b. Perhaps the best restaurant in Baltimore?
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by LaChaBenn for LaChaBenn.com
I asked, "so what kind of food do they serve?" My question was answered by Silence.
I'd answer the question by saying neighborhood fine dinning.
Under appetizer's yellowfin tuna tarter with capers, chopped egg and avocado caught my eye by i ordered the eggplant dig served with fire toasted Cubata bread, olives, and pickled vegetables.
I didn't reach for salt or pepper (good thing because it was not until late into the meal that i noticed that neither was available on the table.)
I could not decide what to get for my entree, everything looked SO Good. P.E.I. Mussels with green curry and coconut milk, Pear and Gorgonzola Sachette, Ahi Tuna Nisoice salad with Potatoes not pasta, Crispy Duck...i could go on, but it does little justice.
I ordered the P.E.I. Mussels with Green Curry, Coconut Milk, coriander leaf, and i'd argue lemongrass. And a small order of the roasted vegetable mozzarella Ravioli.
I rue not ordering their Ceaser salad. If you can do a ceaser salad right you are clutch in my eyes.
Everything, everything, from the atmosphere, to the regulars, to the veteran wait staff is on point and fabulous.
The Food, the food, is another story. Amazing to say the lease, perfect portions, the mussels are served in a heaping bowl. Plating and aesthetics of the food show exhibit the Art in culinary art.
I have one side note, there was a little to much oil in my ravioli. Honestly, Who cares.
Go, Go, Go.
Washingtonians-Escape to this place
and bring your A game, average person, with drinks and apps, $40.
Also, their micro brew and important Beer list is well constructed featuring Victory and Trogg, i can say the same for their wine list.
by LaChaBenn for LaChaBenn.com
I asked, "so what kind of food do they serve?" My question was answered by Silence.
I'd answer the question by saying neighborhood fine dinning.
Under appetizer's yellowfin tuna tarter with capers, chopped egg and avocado caught my eye by i ordered the eggplant dig served with fire toasted Cubata bread, olives, and pickled vegetables.
I didn't reach for salt or pepper (good thing because it was not until late into the meal that i noticed that neither was available on the table.)
I could not decide what to get for my entree, everything looked SO Good. P.E.I. Mussels with green curry and coconut milk, Pear and Gorgonzola Sachette, Ahi Tuna Nisoice salad with Potatoes not pasta, Crispy Duck...i could go on, but it does little justice.
I ordered the P.E.I. Mussels with Green Curry, Coconut Milk, coriander leaf, and i'd argue lemongrass. And a small order of the roasted vegetable mozzarella Ravioli.
I rue not ordering their Ceaser salad. If you can do a ceaser salad right you are clutch in my eyes.
Everything, everything, from the atmosphere, to the regulars, to the veteran wait staff is on point and fabulous.
The Food, the food, is another story. Amazing to say the lease, perfect portions, the mussels are served in a heaping bowl. Plating and aesthetics of the food show exhibit the Art in culinary art.
I have one side note, there was a little to much oil in my ravioli. Honestly, Who cares.
Go, Go, Go.
Washingtonians-Escape to this place
and bring your A game, average person, with drinks and apps, $40.
Also, their micro brew and important Beer list is well constructed featuring Victory and Trogg, i can say the same for their wine list.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Fell in love with a girl...
? by LaChaBenn for LaChaBenn.com
....she's a 2D portrait that i saw on the wall.
Yesterday for those who missed it was the Charm City Craft Mafia forth annual Pile of Craft.
Fun times, probably a lot more fun if you have money to blow and since some of you do i want to call attention to some vendors that caught my eye.
JamieZollars.com
(the girl i fell in love with)
Amazing work, featured in Illustration Now vol 3. I can only beg you to see her work because i can't phantom a way to describe it in words.
Don't like art?
how about clay jewelry? Check out Yummyandcompany.etsy.com
the shop is closed until monday so i don't have any pictures, but i'll try to add some
Two more worth mentioning:
My man at Fuzzy Ink stand has some awesome concepts for men and woman's clothing and a huge fuzzy mustache.
Okay last i want to call attention to the awesome trend that is art and recyclables. Talk about the ultimate way to ensure that you are staying green: turning your trash in to a treasure.
CottonMonster
check out the site. I can't share any shots because it is jpeg...though i did purchase some screen print patches for my jeans. Jennifer Strunge (like most of these artist) is native to baltimore and hopes to start her own circus oneday.
last but not least
The Broken Plate Pendant Company
Rachel ray loves this company so you knoooow i love it! The concept seems so simple. one day the artist broke a plate, she made a necklace out of the pieces next thing you know she is getting orders.
dont' be fooled by imitations- this is the real deal, the Original.
don't miss these artist again, check out CharmCityCraftMafia to stay in the know.
peace and love
....she's a 2D portrait that i saw on the wall.
Yesterday for those who missed it was the Charm City Craft Mafia forth annual Pile of Craft.
Fun times, probably a lot more fun if you have money to blow and since some of you do i want to call attention to some vendors that caught my eye.
JamieZollars.com
(the girl i fell in love with)
Amazing work, featured in Illustration Now vol 3. I can only beg you to see her work because i can't phantom a way to describe it in words.
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| Tengu |
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| the garden |
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| Marmalade (just sky) |
Don't like art?
how about clay jewelry? Check out Yummyandcompany.etsy.com
the shop is closed until monday so i don't have any pictures, but i'll try to add some
Two more worth mentioning:
My man at Fuzzy Ink stand has some awesome concepts for men and woman's clothing and a huge fuzzy mustache.
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| game over (men's crew) |
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| Identity Crisis (men's crew) |
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| Music in Flight (women's crew) |
Okay last i want to call attention to the awesome trend that is art and recyclables. Talk about the ultimate way to ensure that you are staying green: turning your trash in to a treasure.
CottonMonster
check out the site. I can't share any shots because it is jpeg...though i did purchase some screen print patches for my jeans. Jennifer Strunge (like most of these artist) is native to baltimore and hopes to start her own circus oneday.
last but not least
The Broken Plate Pendant Company
dont' be fooled by imitations- this is the real deal, the Original.
don't miss these artist again, check out CharmCityCraftMafia to stay in the know.
peace and love
Friday, June 25, 2010
Thursday, July 9, 2009
BSO goes Psycho!!!
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Alfred Hitchcock's PSYCHO
Thursday, July 9, 2009 at 8:00 p.m.
Friday July 10, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.
Friday July 10, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.
Put on your shower caps and experience the dreadful anticipation once again as you and 2,000 other frightened film buffs watch one of the most terrifying movies ever made. Alfred Hitchcock’s original full length film noir classic will be shown with the original voice track, while the BSO performs Bernard Herrmann’s cinematic score, famous for its screeching, piercing violins.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
b. perhaps the best restaurant in Baltimore?
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I asked, "so what kind of food do they serve?" My question answered by Silence.
I'm still not sure how to answer the question myself.
This corner Bistro has left me breathtaken.
Under appetizer's yellowfin tuna tarter with capers, chopped egg and avocado caught my eye but I ordered the eggplant dig served with fire toasted Cubata bread, olives, and pickled vegetables. So did every table in eyeshot.
I didn't reach for salt or pepper (nor did i notice their absence until late into the meal).
I could not decide what to get for my entree, everything looked SO Good. P.E.I. Mussels with green curry and coconut milk, Pear and Gorgonzola Sachette, Ahi Tuna Nisoice salad with Potatoes not pasta, Crispy Duck...i could go on, but it does little justice.
I ordered the P.E.I. Mussels with green curry, coconut milk, coriander leaf, and i'd argue lemongrass? And a small order of the roasted vegetable mozzarella Ravioli. The Mussels were Huge in size and quantity. The broth, a perfect blend of coconut milk and water, not to sweet just an after taste. At one point I considered ways of sneaking the broth home-i didn't. Instead I consumed the delicious (guys listen to me: DELICIOUS) broth with the never ending servings of fresh Cubata bread.
The small portion of the Roasted Vegetable Mozzarella ravioli was a perfect size. Fresh Ravioli stuffed with a puree of roasted veggie cheesy freshness!
I rue not ordering their Ceaser salad. If you can do a Ceaser salad correctly and uniquely you are clutch in my eyes.
Everything, everything, from the atmosphere, to the regulars, to the quite corner location, to the veteran wait staff are on point and fabulous.
The Food, the food, is another story. Amazing to say the lease, perfect portions, the mussels are served in a heaping bowl. I mentioned the Pasta came in half and whole portions as do some of the salads. I tried the Duck in confit served with fingerling potatoes, a style I've grown tired of, But b was able to cook the duck perfectly: Cold pan, Meat, then isle (i swear not everyone knows that, how to render duck). Had the Vanilla Creme Brulee- That got that right too ;-) Plating and aesthetics of the food exhibit the Art in culinary art.
I have one side note, there was a little to much oil in my ravioli. Honestly, Who cares? I didn't.
Go,
Go,
Go.
Washingtonians-Escape to this place
and bring your "B" game, average person, with drinks and apps, $45. ($$$)
Also, their micro brew and imported Beer lists are well constructed featuring Victory and Trogg, i can say the same for their wine list.
Bunch on Sundays
b
?
I asked, "so what kind of food do they serve?" My question answered by Silence.
I'm still not sure how to answer the question myself.
This corner Bistro has left me breathtaken.
Under appetizer's yellowfin tuna tarter with capers, chopped egg and avocado caught my eye but I ordered the eggplant dig served with fire toasted Cubata bread, olives, and pickled vegetables. So did every table in eyeshot.
I didn't reach for salt or pepper (nor did i notice their absence until late into the meal).
I could not decide what to get for my entree, everything looked SO Good. P.E.I. Mussels with green curry and coconut milk, Pear and Gorgonzola Sachette, Ahi Tuna Nisoice salad with Potatoes not pasta, Crispy Duck...i could go on, but it does little justice.
I ordered the P.E.I. Mussels with green curry, coconut milk, coriander leaf, and i'd argue lemongrass? And a small order of the roasted vegetable mozzarella Ravioli. The Mussels were Huge in size and quantity. The broth, a perfect blend of coconut milk and water, not to sweet just an after taste. At one point I considered ways of sneaking the broth home-i didn't. Instead I consumed the delicious (guys listen to me: DELICIOUS) broth with the never ending servings of fresh Cubata bread.
The small portion of the Roasted Vegetable Mozzarella ravioli was a perfect size. Fresh Ravioli stuffed with a puree of roasted veggie cheesy freshness!
I rue not ordering their Ceaser salad. If you can do a Ceaser salad correctly and uniquely you are clutch in my eyes.
Everything, everything, from the atmosphere, to the regulars, to the quite corner location, to the veteran wait staff are on point and fabulous.
The Food, the food, is another story. Amazing to say the lease, perfect portions, the mussels are served in a heaping bowl. I mentioned the Pasta came in half and whole portions as do some of the salads. I tried the Duck in confit served with fingerling potatoes, a style I've grown tired of, But b was able to cook the duck perfectly: Cold pan, Meat, then isle (i swear not everyone knows that, how to render duck). Had the Vanilla Creme Brulee- That got that right too ;-) Plating and aesthetics of the food exhibit the Art in culinary art.
I have one side note, there was a little to much oil in my ravioli. Honestly, Who cares? I didn't.
Go,
Go,
Go.
Washingtonians-Escape to this place
and bring your "B" game, average person, with drinks and apps, $45. ($$$)
Also, their micro brew and imported Beer lists are well constructed featuring Victory and Trogg, i can say the same for their wine list.
Bunch on Sundays
b
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