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Experience Baltimore
Galerie Myrtis
HOURS: Tuesday – Saturday, 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm Closed: Sunday and Monday “Founded by curator Myrtis Bedolla, Galerie Myrtis is an emerging blue-chip gallery and art advisory specializing in twentieth and twenty-first-century American art with a focus on work created by African American artists. The gallery opened its doors in 2006 to utilize the visual arts to raise awareness for artists who deserve recognition for their contributions in artistically portraying our cultural, social, historical, and political landscapes; and to recognize art movements that paved the way for freedom of artistic expression.” Source: “About [Galerie Myrtis]” http://galeriemyrtis.net/about/
Sophomore Coffee
HOURS: WEEKDAYS 7am - 2pm, WEEKENDS 8am - 3pm “Co-founder (and veteran barista) Kris Fulton is one of the most knowledgeable baristas around. At his cozy Old Goucher shop, he pours the likes of Thread and Partners coffee blends—educating patrons with every cup.” Source: “Black-Owned Food Businesses to Support in the Baltimore Area” by Lauren Cohen June 2, 2020, Baltimore Magazine, https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/section/fooddrink/black-owned-food-businesses-to-support-in-baltimore/
Cuples Tea House
HOURS: Closed Mon – Tuesday; Wednesday - Friday | 8 am - 6pm Saturday | 9 am - 5 pm; Sunday | Reservation Only “Cuples Tea House is a small minority/woman-owned business in Baltimore, Maryland providing premium loose-leaf tea, tea accessories, and tea education. Founders Lynnette and Eric Dodson are both life-long Baltimore residents and graduates of the city’s prestigious HBCU, Morgan State University. Stop for The Urban Tea Experience.” Source: “Travel Noire - Cuples Tea House: The HBCU Grads Redefining How People Enjoy Healthy Beverages” by Ayah A., Jan 2. 2022 https://travelnoire.com/cuples-tea-house-hbcu-grads-redefining-people-enjoy-healthy-beverages
Serenity Wine Cafe
HOURS: Monday - Thursday, 3-8pm; Tuesday, Closed; Friday - Saturday, 12-9pm; Sunday 12-8pm “Serenity’s vibe is much more café than bar. Housed in a wide Locust Point rowhome, there are several long communal tables with a few high tops, smaller tables, and armchairs thrown in the mix. (In fact, there is no actual bar.) Paintings by local artists line the walls and a chalkboard that hangs over a mantle, on which board games like chess and Connect 4 sit, displays available beers. In keeping with its neighborhood feel, beer and wine also are available to-go.” Source: “Review: Serenity Wine Café” Baltimore Magazine https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/section/fooddrink/review-serenity-wine-cafe
Busboys and Poets, Baltimore
HOURS: SUNDAY - THURSDAY 9AM - 9PM FRIDAY - SATURDAY 9AM - 10PM Busboys and Poets is a community gathering place. First established in 2005, Busboys and Poets was founded by owner Andy Shallal, an artist, activist and restaurateur. The name Busboys and Poets refers to American poet Langston Hughes, who worked as a busboy at the Wardman Park Hotel in the 1920s, prior to gaining recognition as a poet. Known for its comfort food, you can find delicious eats, literature, and coffee at the largest location in the DMV. Source: https://www.busboysandpoets.com/venues/baltimore/
Magdalena Restaurant
HOURS: Wednesday-Thursday from 5pm-9pm, Friday-Saturday from 5pm-10pm Located on the ground floor of the Ivy Hotel owned by couple and Howard alumni Eddie and Sylvia Brown, Magdalena's newly imagined interior balances neighborhood charm and modern elegance. The restaurant’s menu features thoughtfully created bistro fare inspired by the classic dishes of France, the comforts of England and the vast spirit of Baltimore. Reservations required via OpenTable. Source: Restaurant Homepage https://www.theivybaltimore.com/dine/restaurant/
BLK Swan
HOURS: Mon, Wed & Thu 5pm - 12am Tues 5pm - 12am, Happy Hour: 5pm-7pm Fri 5pm , Sat 10am - 4pm & 5pm - 1am Sun 11am - 4pm & 6pm - 12am Blk Swan is an urban oasis for trendsetters and influencers, offering an elegant dining experience with flair curated by award-winning Chef Saon Brice. The experience at Blk Swan will transport you on a unique and unforgettable journey with amazing food, specialized cocktails, top-of-the-line customer service, and sounds from popular local DJ Impulse and DJ P-Drama. Reservations encouraged via OpenTable and dress code enforced.
Papi Cuisine
HOURS: Tue–Thu 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Experience flavorful Caribbean fusion style cuisine and an amazing cocktail menu that features both classic cocktails as well as cocktail creations with a futuristic twist. The new bar and restaurant is located in the Fed Hill neighborhood. Reservations encouraged via OpenTable. Foodies and spirits enthusiasts love it here.
Keepers Vintage
HOURS: THURSDAY - MONDAY 12P - 6PM TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY CLOSED “Shop owner Erica Bentley says the shop’s mission is to outfit people in beautiful vintage clothing and connect the community. Along with selling handpicked designer apparel, Keepers Vintage, with locations in Mount Vernon and Hampden, hosts a bevy of social events such as Trap Yoga.” Source: “Shop Baltimore’s Black-Owned Businesses: Keepers’ Vintage” Visit Baltimore, https://baltimore.org/what-to-do/support-as-you-shop-ten-black-owned-businesses-to-check-out/
Popular Stranger Hat Company
HOURS: Wed/Thurs 1-5pm, Fri/Sat 1-7pm, Sunday By Appt Monday & Tuesday CLOSED “Popularstranger Hat Company ™️ is a vintage style street wear brand that embodies everything about Baldamore (Baltimore), HBCUs, consciousness, street wear and black culture.” Instagram: @pshatcompany
KSM Candle Co
HOURS: Monday CLOSED, Tuesday-Saturday 12-5pm, Sunday 12-4pm “KSM Candle Co (formerly Knits, Soy and Metal) has opened a new Make Your Own Candle shop in historic Meadow Mill. The shop spans 1000 sq ft and houses a workshop space that accommodates up to 16 guests comfortably, for Candle Making and other classes put on by members of the maker community. There is also a thoughtfully curated retail space that includes many of Baltimore’s makers!”
Baltimore Museum of Art
HOURS: Monday & Tuesday CLOSED, Wednesday-Sunday 10am-5pm “The Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA) is not a black-owned business. However, last year, the BMA invited their security guards to curate an exhibition. The 17 guards who applied for the project picked artworks ranging from sixth-century pre-Columbian sculpture, to a 1925 French door knocker, to a 2021 protest painting. The various guards themselves, many of whom are Black, have a wide range of experience. They've published poetry, majored in philosophy, tended bar, walked dogs, smiled at nine grandchildren and served in the Army. Visit the BMA to see the "Guarding the Art" exhibit and, maybe, chat with some of the security guards.” SOURCE: https://www.npr.org/2022/02/23/1082350352/baltimore-museum-of-art-guarding-the-art?utm_term=nprnews&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=npr&utm_medium=social&fbclid=IwAR1ovzG47w8K1scB8L8iydyNagpb1fUgUnIlaWvpKWGZEf1UMnRjjB5KR8s