Food and Drinks make me think that HAPPY HOUR is the place to be!!!
Monday, October 31, 2011
OSI (Open Society Institute) Reports on the Dogwood Restaurant's good work.
THE DOGWOOD RESTAURANT TO BE FEATURED IN PBS SERIES TONIGHT
Chef Galen Sampson and his wife Bridget Sampson, OSI-Baltimore Community Fellows alumni and co-founders of The Dogwood Restaurant, will be featured tonight on the PBS series Turning Point. The episode will be available to watch online on the BYUtv website. More info.
Turning Point is a collection of one-hour documentary films that tell stories of ordinary people who have done extraordinary things for the benefit of others.
The Dogwood apprenticeship program employs and trains individuals who are transitioning from incarceration, addiction, homelessness, and underemployment.
Read more about this program and watch online tonight.
AUDACIOUS THINKING FOR LASTING CHANGE.
Open Society Institute-Baltimore: investing in solutions to Baltimore's toughest problems -- drug addiction, over-reliance on incarceration, and obstacles that impede youth from succeeding inside and outside the classroom -- with audacious thinking for lasting change.
Monday, October 17, 2011
Miguels Cucina y Cantina & Salsa Dancing
Looking to party like it's Cinco de Mayo all year round? Well come down to Miguels Cocina y Cantina with the Dia De Los Muertos theme you will walk in and feel transplanted to another place where partying and festivities are top priority. The Margaritas are to "die" for and the Chilaquiles remind me of MEXICO.
Every 3rd Thursday of the month salsa lessons will be available onsite for $10 per person per lesson. We are welcoming the instructors from The Baltimore Salsa Dance Company for 8:15-9:15pm lessons. Don't forget our 1/2 priced margaritas at the bar from 4-8pm.

Salsa Lessons Now Available @ Miguel's & 1/2 Priced Margaritas (bar only 4-8pm)
Every 3rd Thursday of the month salsa lessons will be available onsite for $10 per person per lesson. We are welcoming the instructors from The Baltimore Salsa Dance Company for 8:15-9:15pm lessons. Don't forget our 1/2 priced margaritas at the bar from 4-8pm.
HAPPY HOUR
Monday - Friday from 4:00pm - 7:00pm
They highlight $1.00 off all of their alcoholic beverages during happy hour. That includes the Margarita of the Day!! :)
De la Casa Margarita for $4.50
16oz Dos Equis Amber or Lager for $4.00
Miller Lite, Bud Light, Budweiser, Michelob Ultra and Coors Light Bottles for $2.00
Plus MUCH MORE!
HAPPY HOUR
Monday - Friday from 4:00pm - 7:00pm
They highlight $1.00 off all of their alcoholic beverages during happy hour. That includes the Margarita of the Day!! :)
De la Casa Margarita for $4.50
16oz Dos Equis Amber or Lager for $4.00
Miller Lite, Bud Light, Budweiser, Michelob Ultra and Coors Light Bottles for $2.00
Plus MUCH MORE!
De la Casa Margarita for $4.50
16oz Dos Equis Amber or Lager for $4.00
Miller Lite, Bud Light, Budweiser, Michelob Ultra and Coors Light Bottles for $2.00
Plus MUCH MORE!
Miguel's Cucina Y Cantina
1200 Steuart St, Baltimore, MD 21230
(443) 438-3139 Website Wednesday, October 12, 2011
OCTOBER 12: IBAR
Monday, October 3, 2011
OCTOBER 6: BREWER'S ART
The Brewer's Art
1106 N. Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Tel: 410-547-6925
Email: malthops@abs.net
Hours Mon-Sat 4:00pm - 1:45am
Along with having a $3 happy hour beer special and discounts on food, brewer's art also features tasty beers, brewed in-house, including the ever popular Ressurection or my personal favorite, the Ozzy.
This bar/restaurant has it all! From upscale restaurant on the top floor to Dive Bar in the basement and cool, hip bar area in the lounge, there really is something for everyone at this local Baltimore Staple.

Some ratings:
Thanks to City Paper readers
and editors!Brewers got Best Local Beer and Best Upscale
Bar from the readers and Best Local
Bottled Beer and Best First-date Bar
from the editors in the 2009 City
Paper Best of issue.
Uh...Brewers #1?As of April 20, Brewers was ranked as the
number one bar in America by Esquire
Magazine. Crazy.
It seems the readers of Baltimore
magazine feel the same way...
(Brewers got best bar in the
2009 Reader's Poll)
Thursday, September 29, 2011
September 29, 2011: RA SUSHI TONIGHT
As you know RA SUSHI is my favorite Baltimore Happy Hour and what's not to like!! 
I am looking forward to my FAVORITE dishes including the Short Ribs and the Classic VIVA LAS VEGAS ROLL!!!
Since you guys already know of my love for RA SUSHI this post will consist of photos over comments.




Ceviche = Amazing
We all know the food is good but did you know the drinks are GREAT and great prices too!!
My favorite, when I have a partner, is the Tsunami Punch (the large one) The Tsunami punch requires two people to order it. If you want 60 ounces of deliciousness, find a friend and head down to RA SUSHI! 

I am looking forward to my FAVORITE dishes including the Short Ribs and the Classic VIVA LAS VEGAS ROLL!!!
We all know the food is good but did you know the drinks are GREAT and great prices too!!
13.5% Wine Bar Review
13.5% was awesome. Parking was easy, food was delicious and the wine options were overwhelming. 
Music: light ambiance
Seating: fun chairs and bar seating (don't sit on the end at the bar because the Champange bins filled with ice will get in your way)
Price: The prices were very reasonable
Food: Food menu was AWESOME (PULLED DUCK TACOS.. juicy and delicious)
Parking: Street parking was easy and the cheap.
Overall: 8 out of 10 The food was great, the drinks were great and the ambiance was relaxing. Problem? The happy hour specials were limited. While the prices are reasonable $2 off wine was only on glasses of wine and not bottles which cuts into the deals. Other problem, the $8 cork fee.
Music: light ambiance
Seating: fun chairs and bar seating (don't sit on the end at the bar because the Champange bins filled with ice will get in your way)
Price: The prices were very reasonable
Food: Food menu was AWESOME (PULLED DUCK TACOS.. juicy and delicious)
Parking: Street parking was easy and the cheap.
Overall: 8 out of 10 The food was great, the drinks were great and the ambiance was relaxing. Problem? The happy hour specials were limited. While the prices are reasonable $2 off wine was only on glasses of wine and not bottles which cuts into the deals. Other problem, the $8 cork fee.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
September 23: 13.5% Wine Bar
This Friday The HAPPY HOUR CREW is heading off to the Hampden neighborhood for wine and Italian fare at 13.5% Wine Bar. 13.5% is located on the recently revived Avenue in Hampden. While the Avenue was not always the best place to hang out, in the past few years many new restaurants, clothing stores, yoga studios, art galleries, bars and even the best sex toy shop in Maryland, Sugar have sprouted up along 36th street next to mom & pop shops, family restaurants & antique stores.
This year, the Hampden Neighborhood had 17 merchants make the Baltimore Best list, 2011 Baltimore Best. Instead of the new cancelling out the old, the generations are working together to build a stronger community, thus introducing BNOTES, a form of local currency.
I am looking forward to the wide array of wines offered at 13.5%, especially the South African Wines. See below for the daily specials.
Time: 5p.m.- 7p.m.
Place: 13.5% Wine Bar
Dress: Casual/ business (if you are coming from work you don't have to change)

DAILY SPECIALS: MENU
Tuesday NO CORKAGE FEE
Take $8 OFF our already-affordable bottled wines from our Wall of Wine
All Night
Wednesday All Draft Beer 50% OFF
4pm-6pm
Thursday $2 OFF All Wine by the Glass
4pm-6pm
Friday $2 OFF All Wine by the Glass
4pm-6pm
Saturday 1/2Priced Bottled Beer4pm-6pm
1pm-5pm
Sunday Farmers' Market Menu!(offered in addition to our regular menu)
Designed each Sunday by what's in season & selected that morning.
3 Courses, $25
Until 9pm or Sold Out
Hope you can join us, Friday, September 23, 2011 from 5pm - 7pm at 13.5%!!!!!
SEPTEMBER 22: FAR EAST MOVEMENT @ JOHNS HOPKINS
FAR EAST MOVEMENT is coming to Baltimore Thursday, September 22, 2011 to perform at the Johns Hopkins University - O'Connor Recreation Center. The concert is from 7pm - 10pm
If you aren't familiar with FAR EAST MOVEMENT'S music check them out below!
FAR EAST MOVEMENT with SUPER SMASH BROS.
Johns Hopkins University - O'Connor Recreation Center
3400 N Charles St. 21218
If you aren't familiar with FAR EAST MOVEMENT'S music check them out below!
FAR EAST MOVEMENT with SUPER SMASH BROS.
Johns Hopkins University - O'Connor Recreation Center
3400 N Charles St. 21218
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
BAD DECISIONS: REVIEW
What do Kumquats, Huckleberries, Strawberries and Taboo all have in common? A night in BAD DECISIONS!! Drinks were made to perfection, and although parking sucked, it turned out to be one of the best happy hours to date with 5 hours of delicious drinks, a battle of the sexes taboo game between the HAPPY HOUR CREW men and women.
Music: none while we were there. But there are two T.V.s
Seating: Limited bar seating
Price: The prices were great and very reasonable. $5-$6
Food: Food menu was limited but the options were tasty.
Parking: Street parking is difficult but street parking in Canton is always difficult. Walk or take a taxi if you live near by. If you don't live near-by, try smaller sidestreets to find parking.
Overall: 8.5 out of 10 because of the limited parking. If you are looking to relax with some friends this is a good option. The bar provides various board games like Monopoly, Life, Sorry, Connect4 and others to satisfy the carefree young adult within us all.
Don't forget Friday, September 27th is the monthly Bacon Happy Hour. It sounds crazy but from what I hear it is insanely fun!
Music: none while we were there. But there are two T.V.s
Seating: Limited bar seating
Price: The prices were great and very reasonable. $5-$6
Food: Food menu was limited but the options were tasty.
Parking: Street parking is difficult but street parking in Canton is always difficult. Walk or take a taxi if you live near by. If you don't live near-by, try smaller sidestreets to find parking.
Overall: 8.5 out of 10 because of the limited parking. If you are looking to relax with some friends this is a good option. The bar provides various board games like Monopoly, Life, Sorry, Connect4 and others to satisfy the carefree young adult within us all.
Don't forget Friday, September 27th is the monthly Bacon Happy Hour. It sounds crazy but from what I hear it is insanely fun!
Friday, September 16, 2011
Baltimore Sun + Metromix + AOL + Travel Channel Endorse BAD DECISIONS
Post below is from the Baltimore Sun, Metromix, AOL and Travel Channel and is not written by the HAPPY HOUR CREW, but we wanted to share what the word on Bad Decisions is around town. The photos in this post are from the Bad Decisions Website:
BALTIMORE SUN REVIEW:
Overheard at the new Bad Decisions in Fells Point: "You don't come here for rail drinks."
Well, if you didn't know any better, you could order a simple rum and coke at the recently opened Fleet Street spot. It's an easy mistake to make. After all, Bad Decisions looks more like your average corner bar than a hub for hand-crafted specialty drinks. But that's exactly the kind of unassuming atmosphere owner John Reusing wanted.
"I'm envisioning a relaxed neighborhood bar, with a very unique drink menu," he said.
He's done just that.
Bad Decisions opened June 13 in the space formerly occupied by the decidedly unfancy Island II Bar & Grill (across from Ale Mary's). Aside from the new name and paint job, it doesn't look like Reusing has changed too much with the building.
The awning outside reads "Bad Decisions" on both sides and "Make Some" in the middle. Inside, it has a drop ceiling and a couple of TVs - but thankfully, they were both turned off when I was there.
Bad Decisions offers a handful of draft beers like Miller Lite and Yuengling, but unless you're a hard core beer-head, you're going to want to have a cocktail.
Reusing's had plenty of time behind the bar. Before opening Bad Decisions, he worked at Sammy's Trattoria in Mount Vernon and Chiapparelli's in Little Italy.
"I've been pouring drinks for more than a couple years at this point," Reusing said. "I do all kinds of fun drinks, depending on what kind of mood I'm in."
We're talking S'mores martinis with marshmallow-infused vodka, Godiva Liqueur and graham cracker crumbs around the rim. We're talking martinis with little edible beads in them (modeled after the late Orbitz soda).
When I went, I had a Bee Sting, which was mead mixed with Woodpecker Cider. Yes, mead - as in the ages-old drink made from fermented honey. Mead is known as a sweet drink, but the cider gave it more of an edge. Too bad summer's almost over. If I'd known about the Bee Sting sooner, I would have bought the ingredients and made them myself during these past few months.
I followed up the Bee Sting with a Captain Morgan rum and coconut water. I've had coconut water before, and I can't stand it by itself.

From what I understand, coconut water comes from unripe coconuts. But mixed with coconut rum (an unlikely partner), it helped balance the rum's bite while bringing out the coconut flavor.
As for the hospitality, the bartender had me covered from the moment I walked in. There were only about a dozen people in the place (this was a Wednesday night, after all) so he didn't have many distractions. I went by myself, but was quickly drawn into a conversation about the philosophies of Sigmund Freud.
I've been in plenty of places where a bartender spends half the night chatting up a friend and pays no mind to the rest of the customers. Not so at Bad Decisions. The service was quick and attentive all night.
Considering the highfalutin drinks I had, I was prepared to pay a bit more than normal. The bill for both was $13, which is reasonable.
In a nutshell, Bad Decisions puts substance over style. The place isn't fancy but the drinks are, and that's what's going to hook people
METROMIX REVIEW:
Bad Decisions, a new bar at the corner of Fleet and Washington Streets, opened on perhaps the unluckiest day of the year—Friday the 13th in June (though the opening date was intentional). Owner John Reusing is betting that quirks such as this one will be the key to his fledgling business' success. The low-key tone of the establishment gives it a subtle charm that hides the joint's more interesting aspects.
Crowd: Bad Decisions is decidedly for the jeans and T-shirt set; there's nothing fancy about this place at all, and that's how Reusing wants it. It's a little off the beaten path, so it's likely to attract a lot of neighborhood folks, as well as folks looking for something a little different, beverage-wise. It appeals to the young and old alike.
Food: Not only is Reusing the owner, he's also the house cook. When it comes to food, he keeps it simple. He admits that he knows more about pouring drinks than serving food, so the menu is the most basic of pub munchies: Empanadas, Monte Cristo sandwiches, sliders and fries are about as complicated as it gets.
Drinks: This is where Bad Decisions really shines. Reusing is a self-proclaimed "liquor snob;" he's constantly on the lookout for something special or out of the ordinary. He likes to "keep things as in-house as possible," so he makes his own sour mix as well as a rare concoction of spices known as Falernum. Reusing says that Falernum was once widely used, but lost popularity after Prohibition. It adds a pleasant vanilla and almond flavor to drinks.
Bad Decisions also features an impressive selection of mead, or honey wine, which is measured in drams instead of ounces (one dram = about two ounces), and surprising cocktails like marshmallow-infused vodka. Reusing forgoes happy hours and drink specials, offering $2.50 domestic non-microbrew beers and $1.50 Natty Bohs all the time; the fancier stuff costs a bit more, though.
Digs: The awning of Bad Decisions makes it feel as though the small establishment will remain true to its name, but perhaps that's simply to ward off the pretentious. The bar staff, which is made up of Reusing and his brother Mike, greet patrons pleasantly, and are more than happy to explain and discuss the drink selection. The decorating is not complete, but the warm earth-toned walls are pleasant enough, minus patches that need retouching; old time beer ads take up room for the time being. Reusing says he eventually wants the walls of the bar to be filled with pictures of his customers making bad decisions—he already has a few wedding pictures from unions that ended quickly and poorly. Two TVs are behind the counter, but the 'jukebox' with a huge database of songs probably gets more attention.
Insider tip: Ask the Reusings if they have anything special, drink-wise. They're bound to surprise you. Why not try the liquor made with elderberry flowers? Or how about Johnnie Walker Swing, a blended scotch made specifically for cruise ships so that the bottle is able to sway back and forth?
Bottom line: Bad Decisions has a relaxed atmosphere with a drink selection that packs a punch. It's the kind of place to stop by after work, and a likely candidate as a first (and possibly last) stop during a night on the town. Parts of the place, like the décor, are still a work in progress, but it's partly because Reusing focuses on finding unique offerings for his customers. You pay a little more for the off-beat stuff, but it's worth a try.”
AOL + TRAVEL CHANNEL REVIEW:
Bacon. It's everywhere: on our plates, in our drinks and constantly on our minds.
Now, the popular pork product is even showing up at a dive bar in Baltimore -- at a tiny watering hole called Bad Decisions that's quickly becoming the place to pig-out.
Every month, Bad Decisions -- located in the lively Baltimore bar district of Fells Point -- differentiates itself from the dozens of other bars in the area by hosting a smokin' hot event called "Beer & Bacon Happy Hour."
For one highly anticipated night each month, the bar turns into a full-blown bacon bonanza, with bizarre bacon-themed cocktails, a fancy bacon-centric dinner menu and bottomless bowls of fresh-off-the-griddle bacon.
It's a pork pig-out for the books, enough to give anyone the meat sweats.
Bad Decisions owner John Reusing told AOL News that his monthly bacon gathering attracts dozens of patrons to his pub, packing the house to full capacity all night long.
He said his regulars are so invested in the meaty happy hour, they even budget the special event into their bills each month.
"Some of my regulars factor Bacon Happy Hour into their monthly budgets, right next to rent and groceries. They take it very seriously," Reusing said.
The longtime bartender-turned-owner credited the success of his wacky happy hour to the free bowls of crispy bacon that get passed around the bar -- nonstop -- from 5 p.m. to midnight.
Instead of putting a bowl of peanuts or pretzels in front of his patrons, Reusing gives each guest a basket of bacon to snack on between drinks.
All in all, Reusing said he personally cooks around 50 pounds of free Applewood smoked bacon per event. He goes through an additional 40 pounds for specialty bacon dishes and cocktails.
"I wind up with the greasiest kitchen on Earth," he said with a chuckle. "The cleanup takes me at least two days after a Bacon Happy Hour."
While customers may drop in for the free bacon, they stay for the eclectic food and drinks.
Reusing has designed a one-of-a-kind cocktail menu for Beer & Bacon Happy Hour that includes cocktails like the Bacon and Habanero Pepper Mojito, a minty rum mojito mixed with spicy habanero peppers and topped with bacon crumbles.
"It's salty, sweet, spicy and minty all at the same time," he explained.
Other bacony beverages include Reusing's Apple-Bacon Martini, which is garnished with a strip of bacon rather than green olives.
He also offers a two-part shot that consists of a swig of biscotti liqueur followed by a hunk of pineapple wrapped in bacon, which acts as a chaser.
The bar menu boasts a bacon, shrimp and crab bloody Mary, too.
For people with a sweet tooth, there's a frothy cream soda and whiskey float topped with a scoop of bacon ice cream and, naturally, a strip of bacon.
To make good on the beer part of the Beer & Bacon Happy Hour, Reusing said he offers various types of fine brews, including a local "double-smoked porter" that's been dubbed "bacon beer."
Though his specialty drinks are popular today, Reusing admitted there were a lot of failed attempts when he started to mix bacon with booze.
"The biggest challenge was the high fat content of the bacon. If the bacon was too greasy, it would congeal on top of cold drinks and look really disgusting. Nobody wants fat floating in their drink, so we started to dry out the bacon. Now it's the perfect garnish," he explained.
As for food, Reusing and a team of local chefs whip up a zany menu of bacon-themed dishes for the occasion, including grilled bacon kabobs, bacon shrimp, bacon cinnamon rolls and pretzels dipped in chocolate and rolled in bacon candy.
So, by the end of the night, every customer has had his or her fill of swine.
Because bacon is so beloved, Reusing thinks it's one of the only foods that could garner such a huge response at happy hour. He tried doing an all-sausage happy hour once, but the public reception just wasn't the same.
He plans on sticking with the bacon happy hour theme for a while and is planning the next one for sometime in January.
The Travel Channel recently featured the bar in its "Food Paradise" series, so Reusing expects to see lots of new faces sitting at his bar-top in the new year.
But if you miss bacon night, don't fret. Chances are there's still something weird and wild happening at Bad Decisions, since Reusing is always coming up with new things.
He's part of Baltimore's only all-men's roller-derby league, "Harm City Homicide," so he hosts roller-derby nights at his bar, complete with new and unusual cocktails.
Cheers.
AOL + TRAVEL CHANNEL REVIEW:
Bacon. It's everywhere: on our plates, in our drinks and constantly on our minds.
Now, the popular pork product is even showing up at a dive bar in Baltimore -- at a tiny watering hole called Bad Decisions that's quickly becoming the place to pig-out.
Every month, Bad Decisions -- located in the lively Baltimore bar district of Fells Point -- differentiates itself from the dozens of other bars in the area by hosting a smokin' hot event called "Beer & Bacon Happy Hour."
Courtesy of Bad Decisions
Every month, Bad Decisions owner John Reusing hosts a popular event called "Beer & Bacon Happy Hour." On this special night, the bacon flows as freely as the brews.
For one highly anticipated night each month, the bar turns into a full-blown bacon bonanza, with bizarre bacon-themed cocktails, a fancy bacon-centric dinner menu and bottomless bowls of fresh-off-the-griddle bacon.
It's a pork pig-out for the books, enough to give anyone the meat sweats.
Bad Decisions owner John Reusing told AOL News that his monthly bacon gathering attracts dozens of patrons to his pub, packing the house to full capacity all night long.
He said his regulars are so invested in the meaty happy hour, they even budget the special event into their bills each month.
"Some of my regulars factor Bacon Happy Hour into their monthly budgets, right next to rent and groceries. They take it very seriously," Reusing said.
The longtime bartender-turned-owner credited the success of his wacky happy hour to the free bowls of crispy bacon that get passed around the bar -- nonstop -- from 5 p.m. to midnight.
Instead of putting a bowl of peanuts or pretzels in front of his patrons, Reusing gives each guest a basket of bacon to snack on between drinks.
All in all, Reusing said he personally cooks around 50 pounds of free Applewood smoked bacon per event. He goes through an additional 40 pounds for specialty bacon dishes and cocktails.
"I wind up with the greasiest kitchen on Earth," he said with a chuckle. "The cleanup takes me at least two days after a Bacon Happy Hour."
While customers may drop in for the free bacon, they stay for the eclectic food and drinks.
Courtesy of Bad Decisions
Bacon cinnamon rolls is just one of the
many weird bacon dishes served at the
Bad Decisions bar in Baltimore.
Reusing has designed a one-of-a-kind cocktail menu for Beer & Bacon Happy Hour that includes cocktails like the Bacon and Habanero Pepper Mojito, a minty rum mojito mixed with spicy habanero peppers and topped with bacon crumbles.
"It's salty, sweet, spicy and minty all at the same time," he explained.
Other bacony beverages include Reusing's Apple-Bacon Martini, which is garnished with a strip of bacon rather than green olives.
He also offers a two-part shot that consists of a swig of biscotti liqueur followed by a hunk of pineapple wrapped in bacon, which acts as a chaser.
The bar menu boasts a bacon, shrimp and crab bloody Mary, too.
For people with a sweet tooth, there's a frothy cream soda and whiskey float topped with a scoop of bacon ice cream and, naturally, a strip of bacon.
To make good on the beer part of the Beer & Bacon Happy Hour, Reusing said he offers various types of fine brews, including a local "double-smoked porter" that's been dubbed "bacon beer."
Though his specialty drinks are popular today, Reusing admitted there were a lot of failed attempts when he started to mix bacon with booze.
"The biggest challenge was the high fat content of the bacon. If the bacon was too greasy, it would congeal on top of cold drinks and look really disgusting. Nobody wants fat floating in their drink, so we started to dry out the bacon. Now it's the perfect garnish," he explained.
As for food, Reusing and a team of local chefs whip up a zany menu of bacon-themed dishes for the occasion, including grilled bacon kabobs, bacon shrimp, bacon cinnamon rolls and pretzels dipped in chocolate and rolled in bacon candy.
So, by the end of the night, every customer has had his or her fill of swine.
Because bacon is so beloved, Reusing thinks it's one of the only foods that could garner such a huge response at happy hour. He tried doing an all-sausage happy hour once, but the public reception just wasn't the same.
He plans on sticking with the bacon happy hour theme for a while and is planning the next one for sometime in January.
The Travel Channel recently featured the bar in its "Food Paradise" series, so Reusing expects to see lots of new faces sitting at his bar-top in the new year.
But if you miss bacon night, don't fret. Chances are there's still something weird and wild happening at Bad Decisions, since Reusing is always coming up with new things.
He's part of Baltimore's only all-men's roller-derby league, "Harm City Homicide," so he hosts roller-derby nights at his bar, complete with new and unusual cocktails.
Cheers.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
September 16, 2011: BAD DECISIONS
We are back and The HAPPY HOUR CREW is at it again. After a fun filled Wednesday night at Gertrude's inside the Baltimore Museum of Art we are moving from a high class, culture filled happy hour to new local bar.
1928 Fleet Street
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 979-5161

I personally have never been to BAD DECISIONS, in fact I had never heard of it until I started looking for places to add to the HAPPY HOUR CREW calendar. What intrigued me about this bar is that they don't actually have happy hour specials. They are known for their over the top specialty drinks and LOW prices. That's a combination I wasn't willing to miss.

So while BAD DECISIONS doesnt offer a formal happy hour it does offer "happy hour" prices all day, every day. Who doesnt like a good deal all night long.
Time: 5ish - ??? It's friday night!!
Place: Bad Decisions in Canton
1928 Fleet Street
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 979-5161
1928 Fleet Street
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 979-5161
Open Mon-Sat 5pm-2am; Sun 12pm-2am
I personally have never been to BAD DECISIONS, in fact I had never heard of it until I started looking for places to add to the HAPPY HOUR CREW calendar. What intrigued me about this bar is that they don't actually have happy hour specials. They are known for their over the top specialty drinks and LOW prices. That's a combination I wasn't willing to miss.

So while BAD DECISIONS doesnt offer a formal happy hour it does offer "happy hour" prices all day, every day. Who doesnt like a good deal all night long.
Time: 5ish - ??? It's friday night!!
Place: Bad Decisions in Canton
1928 Fleet Street
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 979-5161
GERTRUDE'S REVIEW!
Music: none (on the weekends they have Jazz but not during the Wine on Wednesdays)
Seating: Limited bar seating inside but plenty of table seating in the sculpture garden which is where you want to be if the weather permits!
Price: 50% off wine and champange is great the food costs can get pricey but they do offer a $12 dinner menu on Tuesdays and reduced price on wine. Definitely will have to return on a Tuesday for that special because the food is delicious.
Food: Delicious!!! (try the oysters or the pulled pork sliders)
Parking: Street parking is pretty convenient and .50 an hour. There is also a lot for the museum but it is small and not sure of the cost.
Overall: I give Gertrude's on a Wednesday an 7.5 out of 10. There should be some music for ambiance and they should offer specials on the food with the wine to make the Wednesday deal more attractive. It is a nice place to go to have a relaxing drink after work. If you are looking to meet other young people (that didn't come with you) this is NOT the place. If you are looking to relax with some friends this is a good option for that.

Wednesday night at Gertrude's was fun-filled. The half off wine also included champange and we sat outside in the sculpture garden enjoying the wonderful weather and just relaxing. The only things that could have made the night better would be background music (or any music) and food discounts (the food was yummy especially the oysters!) Definitely a place to check out!
Monday, September 12, 2011
September 14, 2011: Gertrude's
After a fun filled happy hour at Chazz on Friday, The HAPPY HOUR CREW is back at it with two restaurants this week. On Wednesday we are heading to Gertrude's at the Baltimore Museum of Art 'cause who doesn't love a little culture with their happy hour! Then Friday we are off to BAD DECISIONS. From class to.... But more on Bad Decisions in the next post. This post is dedicated to GERTRUDE'S!!!
Gertrude's restaurant looks out on the BMA's sculpture garden combining great food and drinks with amazing art work.
In addition, they offer Wine on Wednesdays—After 4 p.m. every Wednesday night, all bottles and glasses of wine are half price!!!
The food at Gertrude's is top notch, especially the crab cakes. I am really looking forward to sharing this fun filled happy hour with The HAPPY HOUR CREW!!!!
For more information on the BMA or Gertrude's please click on the link below.
http://www.artbma.org/dine.html
Gertrude's restaurant looks out on the BMA's sculpture garden combining great food and drinks with amazing art work.
In addition, they offer Wine on Wednesdays—After 4 p.m. every Wednesday night, all bottles and glasses of wine are half price!!!
The food at Gertrude's is top notch, especially the crab cakes. I am really looking forward to sharing this fun filled happy hour with The HAPPY HOUR CREW!!!!
For more information on the BMA or Gertrude's please click on the link below.
http://www.artbma.org/dine.html
Friday, September 9, 2011
CHAZZ REVIEW
Today was the inaugural event of The HAPPY HOUR CREW and man was it fun!! After a few bumps (see post below) the night ended great. Chazz was not on my radar as a happy hour spot but the drink and food specials were awesome.
Music: perfect volume, wide range.
Seating: limited if you aren't having dinner
Price: excellent
Food: good (what we had was excellent but we only tried one thing thus we could not give the food a better rating.)
Parking: $9 valet or street parking (I drove around for 30 mins before breaking down and paying the $9 to valet. Not a fan)
Overall: I give Chazz a 7.5 out of 10. Valet should be cheaper and there should be more seating in the bar area.
Chazz, like Pazo, has a $5 drinks and select food happy hour menu. The drink of the night had a fresh basil leaf and strawberry in it, by far a crew favorite. One crew member ordered a goat cheese, mushroom pizza that tasted as wonderful as it smelled. The servers were fun and the atmosphere amenable to hanging out and lounging with friends. The bar was in the middle of the restaurant with the dinner tables surrounding it which was a little awkward and there wasn't much seating but overall two very enthusiastic thumbs up. Chazz will definitely be visited again. While it is too soon to make it a favorite, Chazz has a lot of good qualities and could become a top contender for happy hour in Harbor East.
Music: perfect volume, wide range.
Seating: limited if you aren't having dinner
Price: excellent
Food: good (what we had was excellent but we only tried one thing thus we could not give the food a better rating.)
Parking: $9 valet or street parking (I drove around for 30 mins before breaking down and paying the $9 to valet. Not a fan)
Overall: I give Chazz a 7.5 out of 10. Valet should be cheaper and there should be more seating in the bar area.
Chazz, like Pazo, has a $5 drinks and select food happy hour menu. The drink of the night had a fresh basil leaf and strawberry in it, by far a crew favorite. One crew member ordered a goat cheese, mushroom pizza that tasted as wonderful as it smelled. The servers were fun and the atmosphere amenable to hanging out and lounging with friends. The bar was in the middle of the restaurant with the dinner tables surrounding it which was a little awkward and there wasn't much seating but overall two very enthusiastic thumbs up. Chazz will definitely be visited again. While it is too soon to make it a favorite, Chazz has a lot of good qualities and could become a top contender for happy hour in Harbor East.
The Best Laid Plans....
Well we arrived at Pazo to partake in the happy hour festivities and they are closed for a private event. While disappointed The HAPPY HOUR CREW is never discouraged as we are heading off to another bar in harbor east to kick off our new blog. Looks like we are gonna check out CHAZZ right next door to Pazo. None of us have been before so here's hopin' it can fill the the happy hour shoe of Pazo!
RA SUSHI & Birthday's
So last night I went to one of my favorite happy hour spots, RA SUSHI. I know it's not on the list for a couple weeks but one of my good friends turned 31 last night and we just couldn't help ourselves. 
RA was its typical, wonderful self with good music and a young atmosphere. Although, my favorite dish, the Viva Las Vegas Roll, had way too much cream cheese in it and the music was way way way to loud for my taste the night was still a great deal of fun.
Viva Las Vegas Roll 
Having a table of 11 in the middle of Ra Sushi on a Thursday night during happy hour is nothing short of a miracle. The restaurant was PACKED! but regardless of how busy they were we got prompt and friendly service with great drinks and only a couple of order mix-ups, which is bound to happen.
I don't recommend the seaweed salad it was flavorless and super overpriced! I do still recommend the VIVA LAS VEGAS Roll during happy hour when it is 50% off. The Viva can be very hit or miss depending on who is in the kitchen. If it's a hit than it is a BIG, BIG hit. I've had dreams and cravings about the Viva Las Vegas roll. (and I keep coming back for it EVERYTIME) When it's a miss it feels like a major let down. Like it's your birthday but no one remembers That's how I felt about the Viva last night, disappointed.
Ahh well... RA has happy hour Monday through Saturday 3 - 7p.m. and then special happy hour pricing from 8p.m. to close on Sundays. With 7 days of specials I will have to go back to get my perfect VIVA!!!
All in all, a great night and I am wishing PD a very, very happy birthday!!!
RA was its typical, wonderful self with good music and a young atmosphere. Although, my favorite dish, the Viva Las Vegas Roll, had way too much cream cheese in it and the music was way way way to loud for my taste the night was still a great deal of fun.
Having a table of 11 in the middle of Ra Sushi on a Thursday night during happy hour is nothing short of a miracle. The restaurant was PACKED! but regardless of how busy they were we got prompt and friendly service with great drinks and only a couple of order mix-ups, which is bound to happen.
I don't recommend the seaweed salad it was flavorless and super overpriced! I do still recommend the VIVA LAS VEGAS Roll during happy hour when it is 50% off. The Viva can be very hit or miss depending on who is in the kitchen. If it's a hit than it is a BIG, BIG hit. I've had dreams and cravings about the Viva Las Vegas roll. (and I keep coming back for it EVERYTIME) When it's a miss it feels like a major let down. Like it's your birthday but no one remembers That's how I felt about the Viva last night, disappointed.
Ahh well... RA has happy hour Monday through Saturday 3 - 7p.m. and then special happy hour pricing from 8p.m. to close on Sundays. With 7 days of specials I will have to go back to get my perfect VIVA!!!
All in all, a great night and I am wishing PD a very, very happy birthday!!!
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
September 9, 2011: PAZO
What better way to kick off the HAPPY HOUR CREW than with Pazo, an old happy hour favorite. This happy hour is a staple for young professionals throughout the city and if you have never been, you are in for a treat! Pazo Cinco is from 5-7 P.M. Monday- Friday offering select tapas and cocktails for $5 EACH!! For those of you who know how amazing the food is at Pazo, you know what a great deal this is.
Pazo happy hour is a fun filled way to decompress at the end of the work week with good friends and great food.
Looking forward to the HAPPY HOUR CREW giving me their thoughts on our inaugural happy hour!
To view PAZO Cinco's menu or for directions click the link below.
http://www.pazorestaurant.com/event.cfm?id=1
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