Why, Thursday, you are HERE and I am, currently, on the train headed to NYC for the day. I briefly shared, yesterday, that I am en route to the BIG APPLE to put together 7 days worth of content over the course of 10 hours. This includes 4 wardrobe changes and 8 venues for which to visit and capture all of the magic. Needless to say, I am a little tired, exhausted, and STRESSED just thinking about it. In chatting about NYC, Baltimore’s mini “Rockefeller Center,” Harbor East, is what I am “tis’ing the season” with today on my blog. It’s my kind of playground and, perhaps, my future neighborhood!
While I could give you the history behind the development of Harbor East – I figure you can take a peek HERE for more – this is my go-to spot to work, play, eat, drink, and so much more! From fabulous shops, to “Top 10” restaurants in the U.S., to amazing hotels, residences, and nightlife, OMGOSH, I cannot tout this area enough! Did I mention I get my FIT on there too?!?!
Sitting on the edge of the Baltimore Waterfront, the establishments range from fun and trendy, to casual and high end. With the Four Seasons Hotel & Residences, and Marriott Waterfront anchoring the area, a plethora of clothing boutiques, upscale furniture stores, home décor, beauty, a bougie grocery store, fitness facilities, and, of course, RESTAURANTS, encompass this vibrant and evolving area.
And, speaking of restaurants, hats off to the Atlas Group, and Foreman/Wolf Group, who have transformed the Baltimore food scene. Because, in the words of Atlas Groups’ Founder/Owner, Alex Smith, #cityneedsit. Definitely take a peek at their story via the link(s) I provided.
Additionally, the “newest” neighborhood to Harbor East, Harbor Point, is “keeping up with the Jones’s” by offering their own set of food, shopping, and fitness, along with a NEW luxury hotel coming in 2020 and Sandlot, “a temporary beach oasis open during the summer.” It’s, here you’ll be transported to a tropical island with fruity drinks, live music, volleyball and bocce ball.”
For more information, be a tourist atVisit Baltimore
Holiday’s aside, this is where I go for pretty much everything. I wish there was a department store so I would never have to go to the mall (or just keep shopping online)! This time of year, though, the cobblestone streets, and brick lined promenade, just seem even more picturesque amongst twinkle lights & greenery, with pops of red & gold. Even the harbor is lit up with a “sea” of house boats that go all out for the season too! It really is quite spectacular. FYI: The best view is from the 29th Floor of the Four Seasons Hotel at “The Bygone” (link is below) – a 1920’s inspired restaurant that is, well, putting on the ritz!
Ready to know my favorites?
Shopping
Dining…oh, this is a tough one!
- Loch Bar
- Azumi
- The Bygone
- Ouzo Bay
- Ouzo Beach
- Lebanese Taverna
- Plantbar *Harbor Point
- Vida Taco Bar *Harbor Point
- Aveley Farms Coffee
- Ceremony Coffee *Harbor Point
Home & Décor
Beauty & Accessories
Bougie Grocery
Fitness
- Orangetheory Fitness
- SolidCore *Harbor Point
Okay YOU! Time for me to start working, and that means working the camera (or something like that). Hope your Thursday is AMAZING, and you are getting pumped for the upcoming weekend. I know mine will be filled with a LOT of work and even a Christmas party! Another excuse to get my bougie on!
xoxo
