Category Archives: Booze

Keeping Secrets

Posted on March 14, 2012 by atomictv

Two women say a Fells Point barkeep raped them for years. The judge sent him back to his bar. By Edward Ericson Jr. (Baltimore City Paper, 3/14/2012) Shortly after dark on Dec. 9, 2011, a man slumps against the brick … Continue reading →

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Former Burlesque Dancer Reminisces

Posted on February 15, 2012 by atomictv

Ex-Stripper’s Days Are Now Quiet Ones By Rafael Alvarez (The Baltimore Sun, 2/2/1993) It isn’t right for Jean Honus to be all alone on Barney Street. The house is quiet; hours are long. And there’s no action. Not like the … Continue reading →

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Bar Odyssey: Dundalk to Fells Point

Posted on January 26, 2012 by atomictv

By Tom Nugent (The Baltimore Sun, 3/10/1978) Friday night, Marie’s Tavern, and Shotgun Hank is getting into the Pabst. “Listen here,” says Shotgun, swiveling around on his bar stool, grinning wide as an Oklahoma freeway beneath his blue, Peterbilt trucker’s … Continue reading →

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A Bar with a View

Posted on January 19, 2012 by almosthipguy

Unflappable Esther Martin Has Run the Club Charles Since 1951. Who Better to Tell of Her Block’s Boom, Bust, and Possible Rebirth? By Brennen Jensen (Baltimore City Paper, 2/16/2000) “There is nothing which has yet been contrived by man by … Continue reading →

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