Neff mentioned that the special releases contribute to the festive atmosphere on Opening Day.
In January, Cruz, the owner of a food truck and former manager of Rosina Gourmet in Canton, received approval for transferring a liquor license for his business. I have contacted him for further information regarding his future plans.
“He stated that while we will still cater to the baseball crowd, our focus will shift towards providing full-service restaurant options for meals during lunch and dinner, in addition to our existing baseball bar offerings.”
The list of drinks available at Oriole Park at Camden Yards is undergoing significant changes this year.
With the start of the baseball season, a familiar favorite will make a comeback with new owners.
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Hiking boots, sausages, and training for the game of baseball.
Search for Boots & Brats on the outdoor patio of the former Diamond Tavern. (Lloyd Fox / Sun Staff)
“According to her, the first day of the season is a lively occasion in Baltimore. It’s almost comparable to a festive day in Baltimore.”
Neff is preparing to reveal a fresh moniker just in time for the start of the season. Moreover, the brewery has an extra treat in store for devotees of baseball: a limited edition launch of their Bird is the Word honey kolsch, packaged in retro bottles from Space Foods, a business that produced sugar syrup in the 1950s and had a warehouse nearby Checkerspot’s current taproom location. The release will be extremely rare, with only 24 bottles available for purchase at a price of per bottle.
The popular buns and bowls from Baltimore will be featured at the ballpark.
The patio outside Diamond Tavern, which has been closed due to the pandemic, will be transformed into a pop-up that opens on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays during weekends when the Baltimore Orioles have a home series. Hotel manager Paul Fitzgerald stated that the Hilton saw an increase in guests coming for Orioles games last season and wanted to take advantage of their prime location.
A section of Maryland Yards will include a coffee shop serving morning meals and espresso beverages, as well as iced coffees and other specialty coffee drinks. The rest of the eatery will specialize in lunch and dinner options, specifically highlighting seafood and local Maryland cuisine such as crab cakes and seafood towers. The menu will also feature a unique Berger cookie martini. The cafe will also offer Guilford Hall’s own brews on tap and a selection of beer from nearby craft breweries. Additionally, customers can enjoy locally made wine and spirits, as confirmed by Craft.
According to a post on their Instagram story, Ekiben, a local restaurant chain, will be offering popular menu items such as the Taiwanese curry fried chicken Neighborhood Bird on March 28-30 during the Orioles vs. Angels games, and on April 1-3 when they face the Kansas City Royals.
A new restaurant for baseball season and beyond
“Our Instagram post promises a lineup of flavors that perfectly complement our birds, leaving no room for disappointment. We are fully committed to incorporating black and orange into every bite, uniting the city’s favorite buns and beloved baseball team.”
The eatery is planning to hold a sneak peek event on Thursday, offering a restricted selection of food and drinks on the outdoor patio of Maryland Yards. A grand opening is set to take place on April 19.
But if seasons past are any guide, stadium prices are still likely to be a doozy. A report last year from sportsbook NJ.bet found that Camden Yards had the fourth most expensive beer in Major League Baseball (a domestic brew cost .99 at the ballpark in 2023). The food isn’t much cheaper: USA Today reported that the O’s had the priciest hot dog in the league last season, at .25.
Ricardo Arce Cruz recently made a purchase of The Bullpen, a petite bar located between Pickles Pub and Section 771, following the bankruptcy filing of the previous owner.
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Due to the biergarten’s adherence to the home game schedule, its hours may vary. Fitzgerald suggests checking the Boots & Brats website or social media pages in advance to ensure that the bar is open.
A nostalgic reminder from the past.
Asian fusion eatery Ekiben, which has locations in Fells Point, Hampden and Riverside, will add a pop-up in Camden Yards for several homestands this season in the stadium’s Camden Commons section, which hosts a rotating array of local vendors.
A recently opened restaurant on South Paca Street, just a quick stroll from the ballpark, is getting ready to open on Opening Day.
Fitzgerald expressed an interest in joining the Orioles’ accomplishments. She hopes to gain significant momentum from this opportunity.
Farewell to an Angelos beer
The biergarten, which makes its debut on Opening Day, will serve local beers from Union Craft Brewing and Heavy Seas Brewery as well as German-themed snacks, like bratwursts, potato salad and soft pretzels served with beer cheese and mustard. Cocktails, wine and Spaten Brau, a German lager, will also be available. For a Teutonic take on a shandy, diners can try the Radler, a blend of pilsner, sparkling lemonade, lemon and rosemary.
A brewery near Camden Yards will offer two exclusive beers on tap to celebrate Opening Day. However, one of the drinks will require a name revision due to recent occurrences.
Prior to Thursday’s home opener against the Los Angeles Angels, the Orioles made two announcements related to beverages. Firstly, they announced that they will be serving Coca-Cola instead of Pepsi this season. Secondly, they shared that National Bohemian, a popular local lager, will be available at the ballpark once again after being removed due to a trademark issue with Pabst in 2016.
Opening for the upcoming baseball season, a new biergarten called Boots & Brats will be joining the selection at Hilton Inner Harbor Baltimore, located on the corner of Camden and Eutaw Streets, just steps away from the stadium.
Following the passing of longtime owner Peter Angelos on March 23, Checkerspot brewer and co-owner Judy Neff realized that the beer’s name had to be changed.
For those who love baseball and want to get some food before the match, there are a variety of alternatives available. Many people who are familiar with the area will go to local breweries such as Checkerspot Brewing Co., Pickett Brewing Co., and Wico Street Beer Co., or to neighborhood bars like Mums and Quigley’s Half-Irish Pub. Pickles Pub and Pratt Street Ale House are also popular destinations, as seen by the number of fans who go there on game days.
Maryland Yards will assume ownership of the former Frank & Nic’s West End Grille located at the bottom of the Zenith apartments. While the name may suggest a connection to Camden Yards, managing partner Richard Craft explains that the establishment’s goal is to be more than just a destination for game-day activities.
Camden Yards is popular for its Ekiben food.
The restaurant is owned by the same team who created Guilford Hall Brewery in Greenmount West, with a shared partnership with Craft. The upcoming Maryland Yards will serve as a complementary addition to the brewery, with a focus on a restaurant experience, according to Craft. She stated that it was not intended to be interpreted negatively, rather just the enthusiasm for the new ownership. They are not looking to profit off of it as a sign of respect for his family and his contributions to the Orioles. The local bird dish at Ekiben is made with a steamed bun.
On Thursday, Checkerspot Brewing Co. will introduce Birdland Pale Ale to their tap selection. This beer has a hint of tartness and is enhanced with mango flavor. Another beer, a Mexican lager with added agave, lime, and salt, was initially called Adios Angelos to commemorate the transition of ownership from the Angelos family to David Rubenstein.
This year, a handful of fresh locations will be launching right before the start of baseball season – although we cannot guarantee the costs at this point. In this week’s column, I have all the details, including a status update on a brewery’s “Adios Angelos” brew.
Ekiben, owned by Steve Chu, has been chosen as the best Asian restaurant in the category of Best Chef for 2021 according to votes.
To get ready for the baseball season, the Hilton employees have embellished the outdoor area with picnic tables, string lights, a large TV, and various bar games such as a huge Connect 4 board.
