Category Archives: Dining

Vintage Haussner’s Restaurant Menu

Posted on November 27, 2013 by atomictv

Take a look at what was on the menu at Haussner’s courtesy of The New York Public Library’s “What’s on the Menu.” Some diners may have opted for the traditional Thanksgiving menu: While other Baltimoreans may have been a little more … Continue reading →

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Watermelon Felon Steals 150 Pounder in Maryland

Posted on September 10, 2013 by atomictv

150-Pound Watermelon, Valued At $1,500, Stolen From Prize-Winning Maryland Gardener Bradley Northcote (Huffington Post, 9/10/2013) Police are looking for those responsible for absconding with a 150-pound watermelon from a prize-winning Maryland gardener’s backyard. Bradley Northcote last saw the massive fruit, … Continue reading →

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Liberace Visits Obrycki’s Crab House in Baltimore

Posted on July 17, 2013 by atomictv

Pay a visit to Henninger’s Tavern in Fells Point and gaze upon this photo of Liberace with a teen fan at Obrycki’s Crab House in 1974. Henninger’s Tavern’s own Kenny Vieth poses with his photo of a bibbed “Lib.” Here’s … Continue reading →

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Maryland Crabbing: Good Luck Chickin’ Head

Posted on June 27, 2013 by atomictv

Found this while going through my mom’s notes: Email from George: “Every year when crabbin’ season starts, I buy a 40lb. box of skinless chicken necks up at Richardsons’ to use for bait. Well, for some unknown reason there occasionally, out … Continue reading →

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