When it comes to location, Mount Vernon, which is filled with museums, shops, restaurants, and boutique hotels, just can’t be beat! Here are three reasons you’ll love living at 500 Park Avenue in Mount Vernon!
The Good Eats
It’s not hard to find great food in Baltimore…our restaurants have received recognition from Food & Wine, Zagat, Open Table and more, and multiple city chefs have been nominated for James Beard Awards. Mount Vernon is no exception! In fact, you can find some of the city’s best restaurants right next door at Mount Vernon Marketplace . Whether its oysters, dumplings, bibimbap, or fresh fish you crave, you’ll find it (plus more!) at the Marketplace.
The Sights
One of Baltimore’s oldest neighborhoods, Mount Vernon is a hip and elegant neighborhood filled with grand old mansions that once belonged to Baltimore’s 19th-century industrialists. This historic district is filled with museums, gorgeous architecture, and green spaces sure to please. At the center of it all is the gorgeous Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place . Did you know the monument has been part of Mount Vernon’s skyline for over 200 years!?
The Nightlife
There’s always something to do in Mount Vernon. Catch a play at Baltimore Center Stage , hear the world-renowned Baltimore Symphony Orchestra at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, or grab a drink at one of Mount Vernon’s top-tier bars, which include The Manor Tavern, Centre Bar , and Bloom’s.
Come Home to 500 Park Avenue!
At 500 Park, we love our neighborhood of Mount Vernon, and we know you will too! Come home to our upscale Baltimore apartments experience the best of Mount Vernon living for yourself!
Black Business Month is here, and it's time to celebrate our local entrepreneurs.
Celebrated annually in August, Black Business Month was established in 2004 to acknowledge and appreciate Black-owned businesses and their contributions to our economy.
Here are 10 Black-owned businesses in Baltimore you can support this month, and all year long!
Fishnet
Located in Mount Vernon Marketplace, Fishnet’s menu features items such as fish & chips, crab dip, and Baja fish wraps. At Fishnet, the quality of every plate served starts with the quality of its fresh fish, which is responsibly and sustainably source from regional waters whenever possible.
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Cheezy Mike’s Food Emporium
Also located in Mount Vernon Marketplace, Cheezy Mike’s serves up warm and gooey elevated comfort food with a cheese focus! Cheezy Mike's celebrates the place where food and entertainment intersect, and memories are created. The restaurant also offers vegan options!
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Taharka Brothers Ice Cream
Well known for serving up classic flavors along with a constantly evolving roster of delightful, small-batch flavors beloved in Baltimore, Taharka Brothers’ award-winning ice cream lineup includes favorites like Honey Graham, Mintflix & Chillz, Key Lime Pie, and Caramel Crunch. Taharka Brothers is focused on creating an impactful, profitable business managed and operated by young adults from some of Baltimore’s most troubled neighborhoods. The menu features rotating seasonal and one-time flavors inspired by local happenings and a handful of “collaborations” with other local small businesses throughout the year!
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The Doll House Boutique
Since 2003, The Doll House Boutique has been committed to providing fashion that ranges from couture to simple and stylish staples and providing local designers with a platform to showcase their collections. The Doll House is in the heart of Mount Vernon, in a cozy boutique, where the infamous display window gets all the glory.
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Pandora’s Box Boutique
Pandora's box boutique is a mod, vibrant, ever-evolving privately-owned lifestyle store located in Federal Hill. Much like the city of Baltimore, the customers at Pandora's Box come from various backgrounds and have different stories, but they still have so much in common. The brands featured at Pandora’s Box support local designers, jewelry makers and artisans, and promote social change, individuality, support for women and overall happiness.
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Drama MaMa Bookshop
Drama MaMa bookshop is a “journal lovers paradise” featuring locally made journals and accessories. Through the workshops offered by the bookshop, you can also learn to create your own “book box” wooden bullet journals.
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Art of Balance Wellness Spa
Art of Balance offers an unprecedented experience where guests can truly learn to balance it all. A destination within a destination, where the importance of discovering the best version of yourself is at your fingertips. The spa’s holistic approach to treating the entire person is about embracing who you are and exploring how the balance of mind, body and spirit is integral to bringing forth the best of you.
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The Urban Oyster
The Urban Oyster is both the first female and black-owned oyster bar in Maryland. The restaurant is “sort of a movement” for those who prefer quality food in a relaxed atmosphere! The menu features oysters in the raw, soups, steam pots and more!
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Bar One
Bar ONE is a dining experience curated for you. It’s about good people coming together in a space to be ONE…ONE vibration, ONE energy, ONE good time, ONE bar… Bar ONE. The menu features items including Jamaican oxtail dumpling stew, king crab legs, curry chicken and more!
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Off The Rox Wine & Beer
Off the Rox is a wine and beer boutique, conveniently located in Highlandtown. The store offers an appreciable selection of wines and craft beers, all handpicked and carefully selected.
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Black Business Month gives us an opportunity to focus on a community that is too often underrepresented when it comes to access to capital and opportunities to build wealth. Join us in celebrating the Baltimore Black-owned businesses and their important contributions to our economy.
Baltimore Restaurant Week is back and we’ve got the scoop on the best deals to score from Mount Vernon restaurants! Don’t’ miss your chance to enjoy brunch and lunch deals starting at just $10 and multi-course, pre-fixe dinner deals starting at $25!
Fishnet
At Fishnet, the quality of every plate starts with the quality of the fish, which is responsibly and sustainably sourced from regional waters whenever possible. At Fishnet, they use every part of the fish in their scratch kitchen and keep the menu small and focused. Fishnet is driven by the goal of making high-grade fish and seafood as accessible, and as approachable, as possible.
Plus, Fishnet is found just a hop, skip and a jump away at Mount Vernon Marketplace! Stop by and check them out!
Topside
Take it easy at Topside, Baltimore’s favorite rooftop overlooking our beautiful and historic neighborhood, Mount Vernon. During Restaurant Week, enjoy a three-course meal from T opside’s seafood-centric menu for just $45!
Café Fili
Plan-forward foodies will enjoy a two-course Mediterranean lunch from Café Fili for just $15 during Restaurant Week! The restaurant offers plenty of vegan and vegetarian options!
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The Owl Bar
Located in the Historic Belvedere, Owl Bar offers a rich history and delicious food and drink! During Restaurant Week, enjoy a three-course dinner for just $38! Did you know The Owl Bar’s famous patrons have included F. Scott Fitzgerald, Will Rogers, Prince and more?
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Tio Pepe
Tio Pepe offers authentic, homemade Spanish and Mediterranean cuisine and an extensive wine list. Restaurante Tio Pepe is an excellent choice for date night, family celebrations or anytime you want something other than the standard fare. During Restaurant Week, enjoy a three-course dinner for just $45!
With almost 100 restaurants participating in Baltimore Restaurant Week, your choices are nearly endless! Whichever local Bmore spot you choose to support, you’re sure to have a delicious and memorable meal!
One of the biggest perks of living at 520 Park has got to be having access to Mount Vernon Marketplace right downstairs!
Mount Vernon Marketplace offers the finest, freshly prepared artisanal foods right here in Baltimore's historic Mount Vernon district. With purveyors offering everything from fresh local oysters to Korean style bibimbap to artisan pizza, there is something for every food connoisseur at MVM. If you haven’t been to the Marketplace lately, here are 5 reasons why you should go right now!
Let Someone Else Do the Cooking
At Mount Vernon Marketplace, there’s no need to worry about meal prep, kitchen clean-up, or deciding on a menu that satisfies everyone. The wide variety of vendors offers delicious menu items sure to accommodate everyone in the family, even your pickiest eaters.
Did you know you can host an event for up to 200 people at MVM? To learn more or to book your event, visit mtvernonmarketplace.com!
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Escape the Heat and Cool Off
Beat the heat of a Baltimore summer by grabbing a refreshing and nutritious smoothie from Fresh Monday's Inc.! Made with local produce and packed with essential vitamins and nutrients, it’s just what you need to refresh and refuel.
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It Pays to Be Loyal
Join Fishnet’s "Sailors Club" and start earning delicious rewards! Get a 25 point welcome bonus and unlock $5 OFF for 50 points.
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Conquer the Colossal Crab
If you haven’t tried to Colossal Crab sandwich yet, really…what are you waiting for? The viral Local Oyster and Baltimore Foodie creation is so good it was featured on Netflix’s Fresh Fried & Crispy !
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Enjoy Happy Hour at The Brand-New Centre Bar
Baltimore's newest destination for craft cocktails is now open! Offering a full bar service in the center of Mount Vernon Marketplace, Centre Bar is the perfect place to enjoy happy hour this summer.
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Come home to 520 Park!
Located in the historic Baltimore neighborhood of Mount Vernon, 520 Park offers an upscale, urban living environment in the heart of downtown Baltimore. Once the main warehouse for the Hochschild Kohn department store chain, 520 Park is now 171 unique apartment homes featuring a mix of historic character and modern design. Let us help you find your new home!
It seems every home chef is talking about their air fryer or Instant Pot these days, but we’re still in love with our life-saving slow cookers! Slow cookers are great for so many reasons: they use less electricity than your oven, they fill your home with the wonderful aroma of whatever you are cooking, they bring out flavors beautifully and they are huge time savers! For these reasons and more, we turn to our slow cookers regularly. Here are some of our favorite tried-and-true recipes!
Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken & Veggies
This recipe ticks all the boxes – it is flavorful, super easy to make, budget-friendly and family-friendly. When you’ve got a busy day ahead of you, throw the ingredients in your slow cooker, cook on low and come home to an amazing meal. Get the recipe here .
Balsamic & Honey Pot Roast
This slow cooker recipe is made using chuck roast, which when cooked low and slow, becomes so tender and flavorful. Another set-it-and-forget-it recipe, this pot roast is also a great make-ahead meal. When you are doing your meal planning and prep, throw the ingredients into a freezer bag together, then pull them out when you are ready to cook! Get the recipe here .
Crockpot Chicken Fajitas
No need to fire up the oven or the grill; the slow cooker does all the work for this chicken fajita recipe! We love serving the fajitas in a flour tortilla with white rice, but you can also use it for quesadilla, nachos, salad, or burrito. Get the recipe here .
Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup
What is it about chicken noodle soup that we find so comforting? Maybe it’s the warm broth, the serotonin-boosting tryptophan , or the nostalgia of being served the good-for-the-soul concoction as children. Whatever it is, chicken noodle soup tastes even better when its homemade, and this crockpot recipe makes the already simple recipe even easier. Get the recipe here .
Crockpot Swedish Meatballs
We will say it – these crockpot Swedish meatballs are better than Ikea’s! Served over egg noodles and with a side of green beans, this is the ultimate comfort meal. The recipe is made using frozen meatballs, so it is easy to make. It is also a terrific crowd-pleaser. Even your pickiest eaters will love these meatballs. Get the recipe here .
Crockpot Apple Dump Cake
What would a list of favorite recipes be without dessert? This crockpot apple dump cake recipe is per- fection. Whether served hot or cold, topped or plain, this dessert will become your new favorite. The apple and cinnamon flavors make it great for fall, but you will love it all year round.
Do you love your slow cooker as much as we do? What is your favorite slow cooker recipe? Let us know in the comments!
