The Baltimore Sun editorial ripped into Donald Trump. [Jezebel]
Jennifer Aniston & Justin Theroux’s dog Dolly passed away. [Just Jared]
Nicki Minaj is probably engaged to her shady boyfriend. [Dlisted]
Marvel released a deleted scene/tribute for Tony Stark. [LaineyGossip]
Jessie J’s dress looks like a Project Runway reject. [Go Fug Yourself]
Reese Witherspoon & Nicole Kidman didn’t say much about the many controversies regarding Big Little Lies 2. [Pajiba]
What does Vladimir Putin have on Oliver Stone? [Towleroad]
Love After Lockup star tries a “mohawk.” [Starcasm]
Will you watch The Boys? [Seriously OMG]
Baltimore Sun responds to Trump: “Better to have some vermin living in your neighborhood than to be one.” https://t.co/xKzSyvR5wp
— Jim Acosta (@Acosta) July 28, 2019
The Baltimore Sun’s Editorial Board pulled punches then.
Oh no they didn’t. That last paragraph of the piece is a burn so bad that nothing on earth can cure. Damn. Printing it out to frame…..
It truly is a thing of joy!
The final paragraph deserves a Pulitzer.
I am heading out to Baltimore for the first time tomorrow to visit and support the city. Any recommendations for restaurants or attractions?
The obvious things are the Inner Harbor and its restaurants and Aquarium (which is a great place), but we have Baltimore people here who can do a lot better than that. Also, the previous story/comment thread on Baltimore has a lot of people discussing what they like to do there – worth checking out. Enjoy!
What do you like to do? The Walters Art Gallery is free and a wonderful museum. the American Visionary Arts Museum is not free but is super cool, its right on Key Highway at the inner harbor. Key Highway will then take you down to Fort McHenry. you can walk around the fort for free or pay admission for a tour. Federal Hill is the neighborhood right next to the harbor, has lots of great restaurants, some cute shops. The Science center is also pretty neat, Imax may have something good showing. The Inner Harbor itself is pretty but the restaurants aren’t that good (like the chain restaurants in the actual inner harbor.)
Harbor East is to the east of the inner harbor (ha, get it, harbor east) and it has some EXCELLENT Restaurants, but they tend to be on the pricier side. If you drink, go to Bygones (at the top of the four seasons) and get a drink and take in the gorgeous view of the city. (food supposedly is not very good there, so that’s why I say just get a drink, lol.)
East of that you have Fells Point and Canton, I’m not as familiar with those areas, but Fells Point has some really good shops, locally owned. Poppy and Stella is my favorite.
B&O railroad museum is fun to check out, the babe ruth museum is right by Camden yards. If the Os are in town (not sure if they are or not) you could stop by, tickets are dirt cheap lol.
the Zoo is still in the city but farther north, free parking but admission isn’t free (maybe around 15-20 for an adult?) the Baltimore Museum of Art is near Hopkins and Hopkins itself is a pretty campus to walk around (the university, not the hospital. I mean the hospital is pretty in the old part but I wouldn’t go out of my way walk around it.)
Charles street has some good restaurants heading north from the harbor. Closer to University of Baltimore, my husband LOVES XS, sushi and Asian fusion.
There are a lot of Ethiopian restaurants now in Baltimore (I say “now” bc I don’t remember them from 10 years ago) – namely one on Pratt right off MLK, I haven’t been but I have heard good things.
Hampden is north of those areas and is fun to visit, its where Honfest is each June and has some great restaurants too.
Have fun!!
Wow this is incredibly generous and kind of you to write this out for me! I am staying at Inner Harbor and I noticed that there didn’t seem to be any exciting restaurant options there. I will check out the other two neighborhoods you recommended. I have been wanting to try Ethiopian food especially so that may work out really well. Also, based on your recommendation and a bit of research I am definitely going to hit up the Walters Art Gallery. Do you recommend Mt Vernon Marketplace by any chance?
I actually haven’t been to the marketplace! my husband has for lunch though and likes it.
One of the nice things about Baltimore, IMO, is that it is a very accessible city. If you are staying in the Inner Harbor, it is easy to take a cab/uber (or walk even) to the Walters, or rent a scooter to go through federal Hill, etc. Parking is pretty easy (there are tons of garages and lots, which can get $$ but are easy to find) and there is street parking, which is usually cheaper. Word of warning though if you park on the street- follow the signs VERY carefully re: how long you can park, if a permit is required, etc. They do tow and ticket really frequently.
Since Trump criticized Baltimore, I assume that it’s actually nice.
Hi! I live in the city and am happy to know a fellow Celebitchy reader is visiting! I generally avoid the inner harbor because it’s touristy and only has chain restaurants. If you want to eat and drink like a local, here are my recommendations:
Mount Vernon
– Topside at the hotel revival for casual drinks and a view of the Mount Vernon neighborhood and original Washington monument
– The Walters Art Museum
Fells Point
– Rec Pier Chophouse at the Sagamore Pendry Hotel just because it’s beautiful and for the people watching
Tagliata for pasta, the Elk Room speakeasy is next door for intimidate drinks, and the Bygone on top of the Four Seasons has a great view.
– Thames street oyster house for a casual lunch – great for oysters and crab cakes.
Harbor East
Ouzo Bay has really good grilled food and lighter Mediterranean fare and a new outdoor space that’s quite pretty and trendy – Ouzo Beach.
Federal Hill & South Baltimore
– American Visionary Arts Museum
– Federal Hill park next door for a view of the city skyline
– More on the outskirts: Rye Street Tavern for brunch or dinner – they have a beautiful water view. You can tour and taste at the Sagamore Spirits whiskey distillery next door.
– Fort McHenry for a historical tour and/or a simple, leisurely walk around the Fort by the water.
Remington
– Clavel is amazing for dinner (tacos and mezcal) but they don’t take reservations – go 45 mins early to put your name on the list and then walk a few blocks to WC Harlan (cocktails) or Fadensonnen (wine, sake, beer) for hipster-chic drinks.
– Larder, attached to Fadensonnen’s “beer garden” courtyard, is brand new and does a wonderful lunch.
– Sophomore coffee next door for all your caffeine needs.
Other great coffee spots: Artifact and Woodberry Kitchen in Hampden, Ceremony Coffee (2 locations), Order & Chaos in Locust Point.
There’s a ton to do and see – of course it just depends on what you’re into. Hope you enjoy!
Thank you so much! I wrote down all of your recommendations and will see which ones work out best location and time-wise. I really appreciate you putting so much time and effort into helping me enjoy your wonderful city!
had a great meal at DaMimmo’s.
@Machineelf, Baltimore native here. If you like seafood go down to Phillips in the Inner Harbor and grab yourself a Maryland crab cake. Yes, they’re a little overpriced, but you can sit out on their patio and look at the harbor.
If you like Italian food, catch an Uber, a couple of blocks away from the Harbor to Little Italy.
And for breakfast food, no one should ever skip Miss Shirley’s Cafe, also down in the Inner Harbor.
Thanks so much! I think I will be able to go to all of these spots!
Go to G&M for your crab cakes!
Please check out Fells Point (Kooper’s has amazing oysters), Canton (Dangerously Delicious Pies, Southern Provisions, Of Love & Regret), Federal Hill (Diablo Donuts, you have to try the Captain Chesapeake-trust me). I could go on and on. We love Charm City!
Thank you so much! These are on my list! This city has so much to offer I am so excited
If you like baseball, go see an Orioles game at Camden Yard. One of the best (maybe THE best) ballparks in MLB.
I just checked, unfortunately they are out of town this week. But @machineElf can still go eat at Dempsey’s and get a glimpse of the park!
You all are so sweet – thank you!
I am enjoying all these recommendations SO MUCH. If I manage to plan a trip to see DC-area family and friends, I want to make time to go to Baltimore as well. MachineElf, thank you for asking for recommendations, and thank you fellow Celebitches for being so kind and informative! Y’all are giving me *feelings*, sniff.
This is seriously such a great community!
Agree with Lainey (! rarely happens). That tribute gave me all the feels, but it was super cheesy and I’m glad they left it out. Tony Stark was my fave avenger and I’m gonna miss him a lot. But Tom Holland is the cutest thing ever and actually managed to make me like Spider-Man. So there’s hope lol.
RIP, Dolly. It’s so hard to lose a beloved family member.
Give the Pulitzer to whoever wrote the Sun editorial.
those pics of (what I assume was) her passing were so sad, but also lovely. She looks like she was surrounded by her family, human and dog alike.
Yeah, I can just imagine how badly Jennifer’s heart is hurting this week. Something you don’t wish on anyone.
Shouldn’t Trump spend his time finding new hiding places for his mail-ordered bride Green Card? Post some respect for a city that is part of our great nation
Oliver Stone may be a true believer. But the money is also sweet. Putin guarantees him the lifestyle of a king, free of taxes and legal problems. Oliver’s son, Sean Stone, works for the Russian propaganda network RT. Steven Seagal and Gerard Depardieu have bent a knee to Putin also. Basically, they’re all happy to sell out their countries for cold, hard cash.
Ugh. Major eyeroll over the fact that Nicki’s latest defense of the sex offender/murderer she’s with is basically another round of, “At least I’m not a Loose Woman!” Pathetic. Wasn’t the narrative around her cancelling the performance in Saudi Arabia supposed to be about how compassionate, ethical, and pro-woman she is as a rich, famous western celebrity w/ zero tolerance for misogyny? Poor kid.
So Tituss Burgess called out Andy Cohan.
As if I need another reason to love Tituss Burgess.
I just watched the first episode of “The Boys” last night and it definitely hooked me in. Good timing since my beloved Euphoria ends after next week (for this season, did get renewed for season 2 but that’s a long wait)
We started binging The Boys yesterday. Totally hooked! There were times I was in the floor laughing hysterically. Highly recommend!
They must be so grateful that the Trump controversy is making ppl forget about the book peddling shenanigans of the Mayor. I live in a community like this. A new candidate railed about the corrupt practises of the current Mayor. When the new candidate got elected first thing she did was raise local taxes which had not increased for the previous 10 years. Poor needy communities are not necessarily well served by the ppl they elect. & the local newspaper was silent about this too. Which is the point Trump was making I think.
LOL, no, that’s not the point trump was making. the point trump was making is that Baltimore is a majority black city, represented partially by Cummings, who is black, and Cummings is subpoenaing Jared and Ivanka and criticized the detention centers at the border. That’s the point Trump was making. Lets not act like Trump cares about what is actually happening in Baltimore, or anywhere in this country really, because he doesn’t.
Also everyone already forgot about Pugh, unfortunately, but Trump’s comments aren’t taking the heat away from her or anything.
Calling Trump a rat is insulting to rats. Rats make great pets. They’re intelligent, affectionate, and clean. They’re like pocket-sized dogs. Best pets my sister and I ever had.