Charleston to start serving lunch
You thought the era of extravagant lunches was over? Not so. Charleston in Harbor East is going to start serving lunch next Tuesday, Feb. 23.
Lunch will be served Tuesday through Friday from noon until 1:30 p.m. There are several fixed-price options being offered, starting with three courses for $44 a person.
I'm not sure what Charleston's new lunch service says about the economy, the neighborhood, or the health of business lunches (or Ladies Who Lunch, I guess); but it definitely says something.
(John Makely/Sun photographer)
Comments
As a man that lunches after all my time spent in Europe I have long decried the fact that Baltimore has very little fine dining at lunchtime. I can't wait for Charleston to be open at lunch, perhaps Cinghiale next. Perhaps you or the sandbox can explain why so few restaurants are open at lunch in Baltimore.
Posted by: Trip Klaus | February 17, 2010 5:44 PM
How wonderful it would be if they served a la carte at the bar....
Posted by: chowsearch | February 17, 2010 6:32 PM
Something IS better than nothing!
Posted by: Anonymous | February 17, 2010 8:03 PM
I would imagine as the number of offices increases in the Harbor East area, more of the higher end restaurants down there will open for lunch.
As for lunch options downtown, I'd probably say that Capital Grille is the best option
Posted by: Robert of Cross Keys | February 17, 2010 9:38 PM
$44.00 TO START? Seriously, I eaten her food, and it's good but not THAT good. I could feed myself lunch at home very well for a week on that.
Posted by: Zazu Pitts | February 18, 2010 9:06 AM
I would say that that price does bear repeating, Zazu.
this was just an excuse to post the cap:
divulge value
Posted by: Odie | February 18, 2010 9:28 AM
Only $44 a head for lunch. And three whole courses. It's gonna' be tough giving up my favorite lunch spots like the Dizz -- but in these tough times, I can't resist a bargain.
And Captcha agree: money hushed.
Posted by: Michael A. Gray | February 18, 2010 2:08 PM
MAG, I'm calling Captcha refresh on you! GOT to be!
Posted by: sean | February 18, 2010 2:12 PM
My favorite lunch place?
Its a very intimate spot, seating for just one. Its called My Desk.
My Desk serves me exactly what I want every day and never charges me!
Posted by: PCB Rob | February 18, 2010 2:24 PM