Crab House Closes + MD Bid For TikTok + Bistro Reopens: MD Business

MARYLAND — Recent business news in Maryland includes the abrupt closure of a popular crab house and bar after 54 years. A beloved French bistro is about to reopen with more space and an expanded brunch menu, plus a new restaurant has opened that offers Naija-style (Nigerian) cuisine.

Meanwhile, a popular sunglasses store reopened recently in downtown Annapolis, and a brewing company is remodeling one of its locations.

MD Native Alexis Ohanian Joins Bid To Buy TikTok

Alexis Ohanian, a graduate of Howard High School and co-founder of popular forum website Reddit, has joined a group of people hoping to purchase TikTok and rebuild the platform following its brief ban in the United States.

Bayside Inn Crab House Closes Abruptly

Bayside Inn Crab House opening in 1971, but the restaurant transitioned leadership after the founder's death in June 2023. On Tuesday, a closure message was posted on social media; workers reported that they were given no notice.

• Fundraiser Planned For Bayside Inn Employees 'Blindsided' By Closure

Brunch Is Back: French Bistro To Reopen

Mon Ami Gabi, a French bistro, will reopen Monday, March 17, with an expanded brunch menu, more indoor space with a new bar, and new lunch and brunch offerings on the menu.

County Government Recruits Laid-Off Federal Workers At Job Fair

Laid-off federal contractors were among the hundreds of job-seekers who packed into a career fair Thursday, all seeking positions within Baltimore County's government. Fifteen county agencies, from police and fire to libraries and parks, all pitched their departments to prospective employees amid the mass layoffs in the federal government.

Pizza Food Truck Opens 1st Brick-And-Mortar Location In County

A pizzeria that started as a food truck opened its first brick-and-mortar location in Anne Arundel County. The pies are baked in 3 minutes.

Laud Shawarma Now Serving Nigerian Cuisine

Laud Shawarma, an eatery serving up Naija-style (Nigerian) cuisine, is now open. The eatery at Solaire Social features items including shawarma, quesadillas, sides and more.

Shades Of The Bay Reopens Under New Ownership

A downtown Annapolis sunglasses shop reopened recently under new ownership. Shades of the Bay, is now owned by Sunglass City.

Silver Branch Brewing Begins Renovations To Rockville Site

Renovations have begun at the Rockville-area location of Silver Branch Brewing Company, the company said. Work at the new Rockville Beerworks location should be done later in March or April.

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