The Fitzgerald | Art in itself

The Bozzuto Group has hit its 25-year anniversary and is celebrating BIG for the milestone! From May until December, Bozzuto is giving away 25 of its favorite things each month. For details on the sweepstakes and to enter to win, visit The Bozzuto Group’s Facebook page.

Each month will also have a theme for its sweepstakes and the month of May’s is going to be celebration. This means 25 lucky winners will each receive 25 cupcakes from Baked by Melissa as a prize to support the celebrations!

The Fitzgerald is joining in on this month’s fun by hosting a Cupcakes & Champagne Happy Hour on Thursday, May 30 from 4:00pm-6:00pm. If you’d like to join Team Fitz as we toast to Bozzuto’s 25th anniversary and indulge in a cupcake topping bar, visit our Facebook event page and RSVP. We hope you can make it!

TEN TEN, not too far from The Fitzgerald, is a fantastic New American bistro in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. Here, you can enjoy an upscale mix of tavern atmosphere with a slow food culinary philosophy. The menu is full of seasonally inspired dishes, whose ingredients hail from local producers, including Bagby Restaurant Group’s own Cunningham Farms. Start with the charcuterie plate, theirs is a must have replete with house-made chicken liver mousse. Diners also love the tasty bacon wrapped dates and fried Brussels sprouts are other regularly-appearing favorites for sharing. As for the entrees, they rotate frequently, but all showcase the sustainably fished seafood and free range meats that the restaurant prioritizes. Stop in to TEN TEN's bar where you can enjoy a great craft beer or luscious glass of wine before your meal. Inside, you'll find exposed brick walls, hardwood floors, and dim lighting — all of which serve to enhance TEN TEN's undeniable charm and appeal. Reservations are recommended at this popular Baltimore eatery.

TEN TEN
1010 Fleet Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 244-6867
www.bagbys1010.com
www.yelp.com/biz/ten-ten-baltimore

Balitmore's Henninger’s Tavern is one of the coziest pubs in the city. This Fells Point eatery, not too far from The Fitzgerald, is a great spot for an intimate date. Inside, you'll find whimsical pink elephant mobiles, and loads of memorabilia covering the walls, which only enhance the tavern's charm and appeal. Though the menu is small, you'll find something to like, and everything is well executed and reasonably portioned. Begin your meal with the delicious fried oysters with Pernod & fennel cream sauce, or try the crab cakes — patrons say that these thick, meaty patties are the best in B’more. And, for dessert, save room for the Cookie Dough pie — it's amazingly delicious! Henninger's opens for dinner at 6 p.m., and you can't make a reservation. To avoid the peak hours, come early, or visit on a week night. 

Henninger’s Tavern
1812 Bank St
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 342-2172
www.yelp.com/biz/henningers-tavern-baltimore

Earth day is upon us!

On April 22nd, events are held worldwide to raise climate change awareness and to lend a hand in protecting the environment. In support of Earth Day, our team will be coming around to the apartment homes in the community and leaving Air Plants outside of each door. These plants, also known as Tillandsia, require minimal care. Their maintenance involves exposure to sunlight and watering approximately twice a week.

Here at The Fitzgerald, we continue to place a high value on sustainability and maintain a Silver LEED certification. For those who may be unfamiliar with the acronym, LEED refers to Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, and is the leading program in verifying sustainability of buildings throughout the world. There are several initiatives that The Fitzgerald has taken in order to fulfill its certification. For details about these green features of our building you can click here.

At Maisy’s in Baltimore, the happy hour is really and truly happy! Found in the center of the downtown area, not too far from The Fitzgerald, Maisy’s is a place that serves up tasty American fare, but it’s also a spot for a great happy hour with friends or co-workers. Six days a week, Monday through Saturday, Maisy's offers patrons two happy hours — one from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. and another from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. And, believe it or not, happy hour on Sunday is an all day long event! So, what can you expect during happy hour? Great deals on beers and cocktails, as well as great prices on pizza and wings. Plus, the lounge is a great spot to watch a game with friends, and for lunch and dinner, you can enjoy a great variety of starters, salads, sandwiches, entrees, and even brick oven pizzas. Maisy’s is open seven days a week.

Maisy’s
313 N Charles St
Baltimore, MD 21201
(443) 220-0150
http://www.yelp.com/biz/maisys-baltimore

Live Baltimore will be hosting a roommate speed dating event at The Fitzgerald on Thursday, April 18 from 7:00pm-9:00pm. The purpose of the event is to help those in need of a roommate find someone fitting to live with. Questionnaires that cover information about a person’s schedule, living habits, price range, and more will be used to assist roommate seekers in finding their perfect match.

This event is a great opportunity to discover new people that you could peacefully coexist with in the same home. It will cost $5.00 to attend and includes food, drinks, and one-on-one time with potential roommates. If you have any questions about the event or would like more information, you can contact info@livebaltimore.com or call 410-637-3750.

Sign up here for Live Baltimore’s Roommate Speed Date!

Click here for directions to The Fitzgerald and information about parking. We hope to see you there!

Baltimore's The Fork & Wrench offers diners a timeless pub with a great menu. To create a truly "timeless" feel, the owners went to great lengths to repurpose items from the 20s, 30s, and 40s to design a rustic-industrial interior. Inside, you'll find a commanding, dark wood bar that steps you back in time. Plus, Fork & Wrench is also a newcomer to Baltimore’s growing farm-to-table restaurant trend, and the seasonal menu features unique ingredients allowing you to expand your horizons without getting being too avant garde. Diners recommend the baked Halloumi cheese appetizer with fig, sunflower shoots, and flax seed crackers, which is perfectly portioned for sharing. For a classic dinner, the chicken puff pie is an updated twist on traditional pot pie, and a customer favorite. And, don't miss out on dessert, evidently the Nutella creme brûlée and graham cracker ice cream makes for a fun and tasty finish to a great meal. For a trip back in time, and some great food, not far from The Fitzgerald, Fork & Wrench is where it's at!

The Fork & Wrench
2322 Boston St
Baltimore, MD 21224
(443) 759-9360
www.yelp.com/biz/fork-and-wrench-baltimore

At Grrche in Baltimore, it's all about one things: grilled cheese. This food truck, never far from The Fitzgerald, is all about this American food favorite that can be as basic – think toasted Kraft cheese on white bread – or as inventive as your imagination can dream up. Well, at Grrche, they've elevated this humble sandwich to the level of art form, with options like the Lobster Grill with luscious pieces of shellfish and melted Monterrey Jack on Texas toast; and the BCT, a bacon, tomato, and cheddar version that patrons love. Typically, Grrche also offers three soups, including the ideal grilled cheese accompaniment, tomato soup. Grrche serves its delectable creations out of a roving food truck from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in various downtown locations in Baltimore. Visit the website for Grrche's daily schedule of stops.

Baltimore's The Abbey Burger Bistro knows how to make a great burger. This place, not far from The Fitzgerald, has taken this simple American classic, and turned it into a gourmet meal for all to enjoy. Situated just off Cross Street, directly across from the market, this tiny restaurant can be a little hard to find, but once you locate it, you'll surely visit time and time again. As you peruse the menu, order up a beer the extensive selection of weekly rotating taps. Start your meal with something a little out of the ordinary, like the Alligator Bites appetizer served with honey mustard dipping sauce. If you're a burger purist, try the black Angus patty, or you can always build your own burger from an impressive selection of meat including wild boar, elk, kangaroo, lamb, and bison — the possibilities are nearly endless. Plus, you can come back often, and never get the same burger twice! 

The Abbey Burger Bistro
1041 Marshall St
Baltimore, MD 21230
(443) 453-9698
http://www.yelp.com/biz/abbey-burger-bistro-baltimore

Baltimore's Pop Tacos is known for friendly, fast service, great prices, and yummy food — what's not to like about that?! This eatery, not too far from The Fitzgerald, is the place to go for great Mexican fare. Simply, step up to the counter, and order your tacos with your choice of filling: fish, chicken, shrimp, steak, or pork. Then delight in piling your taco high with a variety of tasty toppings like sautéed onions, peppers, salsa, cheese, lettuce, beans, sour cream, and more. Plus, tacos aren’t the only thing on the menu here, you can also enjoy bountiful burritos, and other authentic Mexican preparations. Also, Pop Tacos is open for breakfast — Heuvos Racheros anyone? Pop Tacos is open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. until 6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. until 6 p.m.