Category Archives: Hampden

Claire C’s Cafe Hon Review

Claire C.’s Yelp review of Hampden’s Cafe Hon is priceless. by Claire C, whatsinsideourbrains.com, Baltimore, MD (posted 12/9/10) Let’s pretend, for a moment, that we inhabit a Baltimore-that-never-was–the bastard child of the sitcom Alice (“Kiss ma grits!”), the movie “Hairspray” … Continue reading

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“Hon” Outrage Spreads to Facebook

Check out the “No one owns HON, hon” group on Facebook. We are still awaiting a parody song and Youtube video. Update: It’s now spread to Twitter: http://twitter.com/NotCafeHon Update update: It’s on the interwebs: http://www.takebackhon.com

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Cafe Hon owner defends Herself against criticism that she trademarked the word ‘hon’ for financial gain

Dense Whiting says she’ll sue those who use her oval logo by Larry Perl, The Baltimore Messenger, 12/10/10 Denise Whiting, owner of Cafe Hon and founder of the annual HonFest celebration in Hampden, said she thinks controversy about her branding … Continue reading

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Sorry, Hon, It’s Trademarked: Cafe Owner Owns Rights To Word

Cafe Hon owner Denise Whiting owns the rights to Baltimore’s favorite term of endearment By Jill Rosen, The Baltimore Sun, 12/9/2010 Denise Whiting has not only built her life around the fabled Balmer Hon, opening Cafe Hon and founding the … Continue reading

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