The last night
The Capitol City Brewing Company in the Inner Harbor closes for good tonight, but before it does the brew pub is throwing a party starting around 5 p.m. The beer won't be free, says company president David von Storch, because of liquor board regulations; but it will be substantially discounted. And the food will be free.
Harborplace loses another tenant for the usual reasons: the seasonal nature of the business and high rents. It's getting so only national chains can afford to be in the complex.
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It is a shame what a culinary waste land Harborplace has become.
A friend of mine called me the other day looking for a good restaurant at Harborplace to take his out of town relatives. The only place I could suggest was Edo Sushi.
When I was a kid I remember how much I loved to trek in from Harford County to go to the Bamboo House. Now, I live in the city and I have no desire to go to Harborplace and eat at the Cheesecake Factory, M and S Grill, Hooters, La Tasca or Pizza Uno.
Posted by: Robert | September 30, 2007 7:17 PM
That's too bad. Their menu looks pretty good.
Posted by: Oat | September 30, 2007 8:46 PM
This post reminded me of a thought I had the other night while eating and drinking in the Tusk Lounge at the Brass Elephant - the top ten places that put the charm in Charm City. The space there is just so wonderful and beats the heck out of those mammoth chains mentioned by both Robert and you. Other places that come to mind - Brewer's Art, Birches, John Steven Ltd. and Owl Bar.
I love this idea.
Posted by: SGI | October 1, 2007 6:33 AM
For the most part, I agree. However, J Paul's in Harborplace has some tasty menu options, a great raw bar, and a pretty good crabcake. Their outdoor bar also has one of the best views in the harbor. Just make sure you don't go when the place is packed with out-of-towners for Yankees or Red Sox games!
Posted by: Greg Sherman | October 1, 2007 11:19 AM