Titan Hospitality has announced that Smashing Grapes in Annapolis has closed and will be reopened as a new concept, The Lodge.
Restaurant news and culinary trends throughout the Chesapeake Bay region
An amazing thing about our community is that it’s always evolving. This month we are excited to announce that many restaurants are rebranding, opening additional locations, and more news.
On the Dining Scene...
Silver Diner opened its 21st restaurant, at the National Harbor on August 1st. The new diner is in a 7,132-square-foot location with an outdoor patio. The diner has the signature red booths and blue and white art-deco floor tiles that they are known for. Silver Diner has a flexitarian menu which includes vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options in addition to the classics. Find more information at silverdiner.com.
Bread + Butter is opening their 2nd east coast location at the MGM National Harbor this fall. The original location at the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City offers a robust menu with an assortment of homestyle, all-American classic dishes including loaded fries, “hangover fries,” avocado toast, chicken salad sandwiches, pastries, and more. Find more information at mgmnationalharbor.mgmresorts.com.
Titan Hospitality has announced that Smashing Grapes in Annapolis has closed and will be reopened as a new concept, The Lodge. The Lodge is heavily inspired by its sister restaurant, The Blackwall Barn & Lodge, in Gambrills. This restaurant will provide diners with a rustic dining experience while incorporating farm freshness. The Lodge will open this fall. For more information, visit lodgeannapolis.com.
Dave Rather, the owner of Mother’s Peninsula Grille in Arnold has been busy building an incredible Tiki Bar behind Mother’s. The area is fenced-in with picnic tables, a full bar offering fresh crushes, a small stage for live music, cornhole, outdoor games, fire pits, and more. The area was enjoyed all summer, and it’s not too late to enjoy it this fall! Find more information at mothersgrille.com.
In 2020, Sunset Restaurant in Glen Burnie closed after a 60-year run, but Hyatt Commercial in Annapolis recently found a buyer for the restaurant. Tony Plera, the owner of Mike’s on the South River, Mikes North, and Michaels on the South River has bought the restaurant property for $1.5 million. Sunset Restaurant, which will be renamed Mike’s Inland at Sunset will reopen this fall in Glen Burnie after building renovations.
Sadly, Hellas Restaurant & Lounge closed September 3rd after 25 years in Millersville. Hellas posted the news August 10th on their Facebook page saying that their property has sold and the decision involved many complex factors including the state of the economy, labor markets, supply chain disruptions, health of the business, and family health issues. The Stavlas Family thanked the community for including them in daily dinners and milestones and said that they will cherish the wonderful memories they were able to create with staff and guests over the last two and a half decades.
And on July 5th, Red Bird Bar and Grille in Glenelg announced their difficult decision to close permanently. Red Bird Bar and Grille thanked their staff for the two years they had in Glenelg and were happy to call their staff and patrons their second family. Sara and Tim Richards also reminded their Facebook followers to continue to support the businesses of Glenelg.
