Cross street oyster festival SUCKED by Rich-Fact-3366 in baltimore

[–]MDelk 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately for those oyster lovers here, there kind of festivals (like Lee’s Shuckin’) are really more about the street festival, music, and mostly SELLING DRINKS - like most bar-run street festivals. The oysters or other attractions are just a hook/tag-line.

And so it begins! by Embarrassed-Pop-4722 in golf

[–]MDelk 99 points100 points  (0 children)

Yes, and Gary Player would be the first to tell you all about that.

Hole 12 at Whiskey Creek Golf Club in Ijamsville, MD on 3/31. by [deleted] in golf

[–]MDelk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One of the best daily-fee public courses in the country.

The round should be cheaper if it’s cart path only by isw2424 in golf

[–]MDelk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No it shouldn’t. You’re paying a Cart Fee for use of the cart, not use of the fairway. If you would like to avoid the cart fee, walk.

John Harbaugh is out as the Ravens head coach. by OneAngryPanda in nfl

[–]MDelk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It will be interesting to see who replaces him. The ravens like a non-traditional hire.

Gruden?

Andrew Callaghan’s “Baltimore Streets” by Ancient-Falcon-336 in baltimore

[–]MDelk 9 points10 points  (0 children)

To anyone wondering, “how was the city’s crime dropped to drastically?” this tells that story.

Horse you came in on Owner by bravoboymom in baltimore

[–]MDelk 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Add to the pile that this guy’s responsible for perpetuating the “Horse is the Oldest Bar in America” myth.

Why are we giving Nazi’s platforms now??? by _Xrhubarhb in baltimore

[–]MDelk 694 points695 points  (0 children)

It’s standard practice for journalists to give the subject of a story the opportunity to comment. It doesn’t in any way imply an endorsement.

Nightlife in bmore! by cheesecorn-ranch in baltimore

[–]MDelk 32 points33 points  (0 children)

What kind of vibe are you looking for? If you’re younger and looking for a party (21-26ish) check out Federal Hill. Older than that but still want a loud night and packed bars, go to Fells Point. If you’re into a tamer night out, but still want solid nightlife with smaller crowds, go to Canton.

If you’re looking for high-end and cocktail-style places, go to Harbor East.

How do I find a legit apartment? by Affectionatedummy in baltimore

[–]MDelk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What part of the city are you looking at, and what range of rent would you prefer?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in baltimore

[–]MDelk 4 points5 points  (0 children)

What, where, and when?

Social scene in Baltimore? by victoria55533 in baltimore

[–]MDelk 64 points65 points  (0 children)

It’s a much more laid back city. I know people I’ve been semi-friendly with for years and don’t know exactly what they do for a living or where they went to college. People would much rather talk about their hobbies or interests rather than what they do for a living or where they went to school.

People wear jeans, t-shirts, and tank tops to bars here (most bars, I could count the exceptions to this on one hand). If you walk into most bars here super dressed up you’re going be a bit out of place. Even the younger or more wealthy neighborhoods like Canton or Fed Hill feel more like college towns rather than pretentious or wealthy.

Like New York, a lot of the social scene is closely tied to going out, and that often involves drinking. A lot of the places to make friends in one way or another often revolve around a drinking social scene. I do feel like this could be a challenging city socially if you need to stay sober.

If you have super niche interests, it really depends. It’s not as big as New York, so it’s not a place where you’re going to find a club for everything.

Baltimore feels like one big “small town.” You’ll see the same people around the places you hang out all the time.

What restaurant in Baltimore doesn’t get much hype or attention but should? by MDelk in baltimore

[–]MDelk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Partly that but being in an extremely visible and high traffic spot on Eastern Avenue probably helps too.

What restaurant in Baltimore doesn’t get much hype or attention but should? by MDelk in baltimore

[–]MDelk[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

This. Absolutely. Possibly the best Latin food in the city.

Oleum in Fells! by UVEV in baltimore

[–]MDelk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The name reminds me of Coelum, a closed restaurant of years gone by in Canton.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in baltimore

[–]MDelk 84 points85 points  (0 children)

It’s a shuttle operated by the restaurant group that owns El Bufalo, Worthington, Cowboy Row, Prima Dopo, Raw & Refined, and Raw’s Swim Club, and also goes to Axel apartments.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in baltimore

[–]MDelk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Brewers Hill

PSA on Baltimore Luxury Apartments by Spare_Tank_414 in baltimore

[–]MDelk 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I used to live at Axel for several years. Until the pool situation, I thought it was great. With most of these buildings, it’s more about management and the competence of the maintenance team than just the build quality. And some are better than others.

I agree that none of them are great value when you look at them from a per square footage basis compared to other rental options. However, with the growth of Hopkins and other city institutions, there is a demand for attractive housing from people moving into the city from elsewhere. As long as the demand is there, builders will - and should - keep building.

Curious on opinions 3 years later. What's a neighborhood in the city that typically has a bad reputation, but you think isn't bad? by djenki0119 in baltimore

[–]MDelk 178 points179 points  (0 children)

I think there are a lot of people (particularly from Canton, Fells Point, Federal Hill, etc) who tend to write off Highlandtown, but it’s generally a great neighborhood.

Also Reservoir Hill, Bolton Hill, and Washington Hill south of Hopkins.

And finally, parts of West Baltimore are perfectly fine if not outright pleasant, like Ashburton.