Baltimore Restaurant Week Rundown

If you’ve ever wanted to try the best of Baltimore’s food scene but don’t want to shell out $30 for a single entree, you’re in luck. This week is Baltimore’s Restaurant Week which means you can try certain restaurant’s menus for much lower prices. Find out which restaurants are offering the best deals and what kind of menus they’re serving up.

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Alma Cocina Latina sits just across the Patapsco River, 10 minutes away from McHenry Row Apartments is waiting for you to come sample its Restaurant Week menu. Most of the restaurants in the Restaurant Week lineup are offering lunch, dinner or both, but Alma Cocina Latina is switching it up and offering brunch and dinner. For $25, you can get a two-course brunch consisting of dishes like a traditional Venezuelan Andes breakfast, Arepa Creola and breakfast churros. A three course dinner at Alma Cocina Latina made up of choices like fish of the day Ceviche, chicken with chocolate and coconut rice and a coconut cake for dessert. See the rest of Alma Cocina Latina’s Restaurant Week menu as well as their regular menu here.

In the inner harbor sits Brio Tuscan Grille, an Italian cuisine paradise serving up only the finest and freshest ingredients. This year they’ll be presenting both lunch and dinner. At $15 for lunch, you can’t get a much better price and for such fabulous food. Your two courses will consist of an appetizer salad and a choice between Chicken Milanese, flatbread pizza and pasta as your entree. Dinner will kick it up a notch with an extra course, and your choice of Tiramisa Dolcino or Chocolate Carmel Dolcino. No matter what you choose, we know you won’t regret it. See their full Restaurant Week menu and check out their full servings on their website.

Family owned and operated, the Point in Fells knows how to treat customers like family. If you’re looking for good, simple eats and you don’t want to fork out tons of cash, the Point in Fells is the place to check out. Lunch will be a two course affair with an appetizer and entree. Choose between guacamole and chips, a Caesar salad and crab and corn chowder for starters then pick either a bacon burger, grilled salmon on spinach salad, mac & cheese with blackened chicken breast, or fish tacos for your main course. Dinner brings with it an extra course as well as a few more options. Spaghetti and meatballs or smoked oysters for an appetizer? Yes, please! Check out the Point in Fells’ website to see their entire Restaurant Week menu.


Each of these restaurants are under 20 minutes away from us at McHenry Row so you won’t have to go out of your way to find the best Restaurant Week deals. You can see a full list of all participating restaurants here. Even if you don’t like the restaurants mentioned in our blog, you’ll definitely find something on the list to love!

January Events in Baltimore

Just because the holidays are over doesn’t mean you have an excuse to sit inside and mope. Get back out and see what Baltimore has to offer you. Trust us, this month has plenty to keep you entertained and keep your mind off of the weather. Here’s our insight into the rest of January.

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Every year we celebrate a man who stood up and fought for what he believed in and changed the world with those beliefs. Martin Luther King Jr. Day falls on January 18th this year and there is no shortage of events to commemorate this amazing individual’s life. A parade celebrating the life and accomplishments of the civil rights leader. Cheer and dance squads, school bands, equestrian groups, floats and more will be marching in the parade to honor the late Dr. King. The parade starts at noon at Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and Eutaw Street. Learn more about the parade here.

To celebrate the 400th anniversary of the great William Shakespeare’s death, Center Stage will be putting on their rendition of his classic comedy, As You Like It. Traditionally done with an all-male cast, Center Stage will turn tradition on its head as it performs the play with an all-female cast. The 25 minute drive to the theater from McHenry Row will give you time to practice your best Shakespearean insults. As You Like It will be going on until Valentine’s Day next month so make sure you see it before it’s too late! Find out how to purchase your tickets here.

Happy Hour is always a good excuse to get out of the house. Kona Grill has enough happy hours to keep you happy all winter so you won’t have to worry about missing the specials and deals. Monday through Friday 3-7 PM, Monday through Thursday 9-11 PM and Friday and Saturday 9-12 AM. Try a seasonal Moscow Mule or a tasty Sake Sangria. Their sushi rolls will have you coming back every evening! Check out their happy hour menus here. Kona Grill is only 5 minutes away from McHenry Row Apartments so you don’t have far to travel. If you’re partaking in happy hour libations, make sure you have a designated driver. Consider taking an Uber or a Lyft home if you can’t find a designated driver.

You don’t have any excuse to sit at home with everything there is to do this month. Keep an eye out for more exciting things coming our way as this is just a small sampling of what’s going on.

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Don't Let the Weather Get You Down

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Now that winter is finally upon us, those heaters are going to be kicking on a lot more often. That means electric bills are going to rise. That’s a drain on your wallet because who wants to stay in a cold apartment? Don’t let the cold weather get you down though. There are ways to save that don’t mean freezing until spring.

Let the light in. While it is most certainly dark and gloomy during the winter time, what little sunshine we get should be embraced! Open those blinds and shutters and let the sunlight warm your house. It doesn’t cost any money and you can enjoy it from inside your home.

Leaving for the day? Turn the thermostat down. There’s no point in heating a house for no one! Keeping the thermostat turned down during the day whether you’re out for a couple of hours or the whole day will help you save some money in the long run.

If you’re not going to be spending time in a room, turn the light off. There’s no point in lighting a room when there’s no one in the room in the first place. When leaving a room, flip that switch off and save yourself a little change.

Also, keep doors shut to rooms that aren’t being occupied. It will feel warmer in a room if the heat doesn’t have to spread itself out amongst multiple rooms. The heat will stay contained in the room which will make it feel toasty.

Layer up. It might seem tempting to crank the heat and walk around in pajama shorts and a tee shirt but that’s expensive! Instead, layer up with hoodies and long sleeved shirts to trap your body heat. You’ll keep yourself warmer without having to crank the heat all the way up.

Moisturize. Not yourself, the air! Humid air tends to feel warmer than stiff, dry air. Get a humidifier and put it to work this winter. You can turn down the thermostat a few degrees with the humidifier going. If you don’t have a humidifier placing bowls of water in front of vents that expel heat can be a good substitute.

Plastic coverings for windows will help to seal in the heat and prevent the cold from seeping in. These can be purchased for little cost and will last you all winter!

If you don’t want to stay in your apartment, consider cozying up in the fireside lounge with a cup of something hot. Maybe head over to our wine decanting lounge for something to warm your soul too!

You don’t have to empty your wallet out in order to keep your home nice and warm this winter. There are plenty of ways to warm your apartment up without cranking the heater. Keep warm!

Need Help Achieving Your Goals? We Can Help!

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It’s a brand new year which means tons of opportunities to start over. If you’re looking to make improvements in your life, there’s no better time than at the start of a new year. Many people make resolutions to act differently at the beginning of the year. The goal is to stick to those resolutions until they become a habit. There’s no better place to do that than at McHenry Row Apartments.

Keep Your Friends Close. It can be hard to maintain relationships with work and school and family getting in the way. Make an effort this year to keep up with those friends that you might not have gotten to see that much last year. Even better than that, try making friends with your neighbors. It never hurts to have your neighbors as your friends. There will come a time when you need assistance and the only ones there will be your neighbors. It will do you well to be friends with them. We suggest the media room as the scene for these new budding friendships. Invite your neighbors to watch a Ravens game on the full size flat screen television. Or have a Game of Thrones viewing party equipped with drinks from the wet bar and popcorn from the popcorn machine. Your friends will adore you for the suggestion.

Cook Up Something Fresh. Perhaps your goal for 2016 is to learn a new skill. If you don’t already know how, you might consider learning to cook! Cooking for yourself lets you craft a menu that suits your needs, day by day. Not only that, but it also allows you to save money. There’s no better place to learn than in McHenry Row’s very own demonstration kitchen. The full size refrigerator, gas top stove, large oven and wine refrigerator will help you to learn your way around the kitchen. Your new friends/neighbors will thank you for becoming such an excellent chef.

Healthy New Year. One of the most popular New Year’s Resolutions is to be more healthy. One way of doing that is to learn your way around the kitchen. However, another way of getting healthy is to learn your way around the gym. At McHenry Row, that should be no problem at all. With our well equipped fitness center, it can be as easy as pie. With the cardio and resistance equipment you can get your strength up. If running on the treadmill makes you feel kind of like a hamster on a wheel, our virtual bicycle will ease your struggles. If a regular gym isn’t your speed, try the yoga/pilates studio instead! Enjoy it in solitude.

You can make any changes to your life if you put your mind to it. No matter what your goals are for 2016, McHenry Row can help you achieve them.


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Ring in the New Year

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Thanksgiving is behind us, Hanukkah has come and gone, even Christmas is over. That means that New Year’s Eve is finally upon us. The holiday season is typically filled with events and fun goings-on and New Year’s Eve is no exception to that rule. Baltimore didn’t disappoint this year and there are some really amazing parties taking place that you won’t want to miss.

Living in Baltimore has some perks, one of which being our proximity to the ocean. We’re lucky to have things like cruises so accessible to us here. New Year’s Eve brings to us fabulous New Year’s cruises to carry us into 2016. Enjoy front row seats to a New Year’s Eve fireworks display! Board the Spirit of Baltimore at 9 PM and sail until 12:30. Enjoy access to an amazing dinner buffet as well as a Platinum open bar. You’ll be served hors d’oeuvres by waiters who will roam the dining room. Dance the evening away to the DJ as the music spans the decades; there will be something for everyone.

There will also be the Inner Harbor Spirit which boards at 10 PM and returns at 1 AM. Enjoy dinner buffet and open bar all while grooving away to today’s hits played by the DJ. Find out how you can book yourself a spot on one of these fabulous cruises here.

If you’d prefer to keep your feet on solid ground for New Year’s Eve, you can take the party to the New Year’s Eve Gala: Big Night Baltimore. Taking place at the Baltimore Harbor Hotel, ring in the new year at Baltimore’s most storied party location. Your ticket gains you access to a delicious food buffet as well as an open bar to keep your whistle wet while you dance the night away. You’ll get to see eight incredible acts take the stage over the course of the night including bands, DJs and other acts. Make your way through the multiple party rooms to get the full experience of the party. Don’t forget to grab your complimentary party favor at the end of the night. To find out how you can gain access to one of the greatest New Year’s Eve parties in Baltimore check here. Luckily for us, the Baltimore Harbor Hotel is only a 10 minute drive away from McHenry Row Apartments.


New Year’s Eve is an exciting night full of parties and there are tons happening this year in Baltimore. How are you spending your New Year’s Eve? Let us know on Facebook and Twitter.

Last Minute Gift Ideas In Baltimore

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Christmas is almost here! Even though the holiday is a fun one filled with family bonding and celebration, it can be a stressful time. Shopping for the people on your Christmas list is daunting. If you still have some last minute shopping to get out of the way try out these ideas.

Do you have an athletic friend who’s always on the move? They’re annoyingly fit and always talking about how they’re waking up early to go to the gym. Gross. You don’t have to go very far to find them a gift this year. Charm City Run has the best merch for your fit friend. This Under Armour Tech Zip Shirt is a great gift, especially now that it’s getting a cold outside. You’ll keep them warm on their outdoor runs with this pullover. If they’ve been struggling with the same smelly gym bag for years, you can change their lives with this Under Armour Tote Bag. They can carry their stinky socks around in style in 2016. Check their website to see more from Charm City Run or you can walk right on down to their storefront located in McHenry Row if you’re feeling ambitious.

Just because they have 2 extra legs and fur all over their bodies doesn’t mean they’re not part of the family! Your pets need Christmas loving too. Dogma - life with your pets has everything you need to make sure your pet has the best Christmas ever! Uncle Ulrick’s Sweet Potato Strips are the perfect treat to show your pup that you love and appreciate them. Their mouths will water just looking at the bag! This next selection isn’t just a gift for your cat but a gift for you as well. The Kong Laser provides endless entertainment to your feline and your party guests. Watching your kitty scramble around the room and up walls to try and catch the mysterious red dot will have you in stitches for hours. Well, until the batteries run out at least. Dogma is situated in McHenry Row also so you don’t have to travel far to buy your pet happiness! However, if you’re feeling lazy, their website will show you what’s offered at Dogma.

South Moon Under has great gifts for almost anyone on your list. Your rabid football fan family member will need to use this beer mug to keep track of the Ravens’ progress on the field. Your coffee fiend/fashionable friend will go crazy for this Kate Spade coffee mug. We all have that one friend who is always asking for a phone charger when their phone dies. Stop that problem at the source and get them a backup phone charger! South Moon Under is a fabulous local shop that has gifts for everyone on your list.


Christmas shopping is stressful but this guide will help you get it out of the way quickly! Do you have any go-tos for last minute shopping? Let us know on Facebook and Twitter.

Christmas Village in Baltimore

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Christmas is almost here and Baltimore is ready for it! The decorations have been hung, the lights are shining bright and everyone is in a happier mood. Celebrate with the Christmas Village in Baltimore. Since 2013, the Christmas Village has been bringing holiday cheer to Baltimore’s residents and it will continue for years to come!

This authentic German Christmas market is worth a visit, for sure! Enjoy a real German Christmas in the Hofbrau beer garden. Authentic German drinks and beers will have your tastebuds watering. Use that delicious beer to wash down some sizzling German bratwurst. Make sure you snag yourself some delicious snacks while you’re at it: gingerbread, fresh frosted almonds as well as crepes, waffles, baked apples and chocolate. You can’t leave the Christmas Village without trying a hot cup of gluhwine!

Take advantage of the upwards of 50 international vendors this year and get that last minute holiday shopping taken out. Find Christmas ornaments to decorate your tree, arts and crafts, jewelry, toys for the little ones, fashion, beauty products and handmade glass and pottery. You won’t be able to leave empty handed once you see all of the amazing wares offered at this year’s Christmas village.

If you’re a fan of wine and you’d like to sample some of the best German wines you can purchase tickets for two for either a wine and cheese tasting or a wine and chocolate tasting. There’s no wrong choice here! Find out how to reserve your spot here.

Brought to you by Condor, the central stage will have tons of exciting entertainment lined up all month. See local school choirs sing their hearts out, local bands and singer-songwriters. Each weekend follows a theme so each weekend will be a different experience.


The German Christmas Village will be up and running until December 27th so you have plenty of chances to experience a true German Christmas! What’s your favorite part of the German Christmas Village? Let us know on Facebook and Twitter!