Category Archives: Vices

Brace Yourself for the Baltimore Bracer, the 1950s Pirate Cocktail

Posted on August 8, 2013 by almosthipguy

From NIP AHOY: THE PICTURE BAR GUIDE by Robert H. Loeb, Jr., Wilcox & Follett, 1954 “‘Here’s an unmarried pirate, with a gleam in his unpatched eye and a yearning within, who’s charted his course to his lady-love’s heart – he … Continue reading →

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Remembering Memorial Day in Baltimore with crabs & beer

Posted on May 27, 2013 by almosthipguy

Today marks the 145th anniversary of Memorial Day, a day to honor those men and women, both nationally and right here in our own background, who gave their lives in the service of their country. As a port city and … Continue reading →

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Porn Star from Dundalk Gets His Own City Paper Column

Posted on May 22, 2013 by atomictv

Dundalk’s Prodigal Porn Star Writes Home By Kurt Lockwood (Baltimore City Paper, 5/20/2013) I grew up in the Dundalk area of town and graduated from Patapsco High School way back in 1988. I’m a Baltimore Boy through and through – … Continue reading →

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Shit-canned: Remembering the Preakness Toilet Races

Posted on May 20, 2013 by almosthipguy

“You can’t kill stupid; you can only attempt to contain it. Like on a very large infield.” – (Source: “The Quotable Tom Warner Omnibus.”) “In 2009, the first year without B.Y.O.B., attendance plummeted to 77,850 from 2008’s 112,222…” (Source: Maryland … Continue reading →

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