There’s a fabulous addition to the neighborhood that popped-up just recently on Maryland Plaza. Edera Italian Eatery at 48 Maryland Plaza has converted the lobby just west of the restaurant into Edera Market (see sign above). According to Edera’s GM Tim Foley: “Customers continually asked if they could purchase Chef Andrew Simon’s sauces and…
Category: Food and Drink
Long-vacant commercial spaces showing signs of new life
Yes, CWE, there is a Santa Claus. After several years with multiple For Lease signs in evidence throughout the neighborhood, this holiday season brings great news that business is on the rebound. Entrepreneur Kevin Brennan is at it once again, this time with the renovation of the former Mandarin Lounge overlooking the fountain on Maryland…
An early Fall visit to Bell Community Garden
In late September, CWEnder Katie Heaney suggested I meet her at Bell Garden to see the community garden she and neighbor Amy Lewis had recently joined. Another CWEnder, Elana Grayem, has been a member of the garden for about 10 years. Though all three have backyards, there wasn’t enough sunlight to grow much of anything…