The No-No-No St. Nick Bowl Ravens vs. Steelers by The Charm'tastic Mile

December 24, 2016 - The Charm'tastic Mile is the name for the charming 1.3 mile corridor that runs from MLK Jr. Blvd. & Pratt Street to Harbor East in downtown Baltimore wanted to help promote the NFL Game of the Week being played on Christmas Day. They came up with the perfect "Nickname"  for the much-anticipated Ravens vs. Steelers showdown.

Baltimore & Pittsburgh for almost a decade have battled it out like an Ali vs. Frazier heavyweight title fight. Now they will battle it out for control of the AFC North Division Title on Christmas Day.

The Charm'tastic Mile created the headline title name the "No-No-No St. Nick Bowl". There will be No-Gift Exchanges, No-Love Lost & No-AFC North Division Title for the Steelers if they loose to the Ravens.

Santa Clauses' famous chant is Ho-Ho-Ho and for the Ravens fans their chant will be No-No-No when they watch the game and open up gifts during Christmas dinner.

Trump Dinner Invitation on The Charm'tastic Mile of Baltimore

December 7, 2016 - Baltimore, MD. - A local businessman from Baltimore is inviting President-elect Donald J. Trump to dinner after the Army vs Navy game this coming Saturday at M & T Bank Stadium home of the Baltimore Ravens.

Derrick E. Vaughan a native of Baltimore and the man that coined the term The Charm'tastic Mile of Baltimore for the charming 1.3 mile corridor that runs from MLK Jr. Blvd. & Pratt Street to Harbor East would like to give Mr. Trump a personal dinner invitation to his favorite Steakhouse on The Charm'tastic Mile, The Capital Grille after the annual Army vs. Navy game.

He selected The Capital Grille because its a "Great" restaurant and that the "Capital" of the State of Maryland is Annapolis. The Navy Midshipman are located in Annapolis, MD. Mr. Trump from Queens, NY maybe more familiar with the Army Black Knights. The Black Knights are located in West Point, NY (Orange County).

A portion of The Charm'tastic Mile runs along President Street and he wanted Mr. Trump to be the first U.S. President to dine on the new Charm'tastic Mile.

Topics of Conversation During Dinner:

 -How do we as citizens help mend the division of our country?
-What can African Americans do as a whole to help move America forward?
-What does he think of Baltimore City?
-How his verbal "beef" with former Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake is now being settled with a "Great Steak Dinner"?
-We have a new Mayor (Catherine Pugh) who wants to make Charm City better, what does he think the city needs?
-Mr. Vaughan remembers seeing Mr. Trump for the first time on Good Morning America back in the mid 1980's when he was in high school?
-What does he feel is the biggest challenge on becoming the 45th President of the United States?
-Wants to talk to him about family and the importance of foundation and education for all of our children?
-He saw the Mike Tyson vs. Michael Spinks fight back in 1988 at Baltimore Arena (Baltimore Arena is located only 2 blocks from The Charm'tastic Mile). The fight was shown on close-circuit for $35.00. The fight was held in Atlantic City, NJ. Mr. Trump was the host of the fight?
-Mr. Vaughan met Muhammad Ali in 1990 at an Italian Restaurant (Sabatino's) just minutes away from where they are having dinner. What kind of impact did Muhammad Ali have on him?

For more information or interview request on the Trump Dinner Invitation on The Charm'tastic Mile please contact Derrick E. Vaughan at 443-851-5244 or email thecharmtasticmile@gmail.com.

Army vs Navy Game & Dinner on The Charm'tastic Mile

The Army vs. Navy Annual (118) Game will be played this Saturday on December 10, 2016. The game starts at 3:00PM. President -elect Donald Trump will be in attendance. Navy has 60-49-7 winning record vs. Army. A major portion of The Charm'tastic Mile runs down "President Street".

The hotels & restaurants in downtown-Baltimore will be busy with many of the alumni from Navy & Army making hotel reservations for the weekend.

The game will end around 6:00PM - 6:30PM the perfect time to make dinner reservations. The Charm'tastic Mile of Baltimore the charming 1.3 mile corridor that runs from MLK Jr. Blvd. & Pratt Street to Harbor East.

Tourists and visitors to downtown can choose between an array of restaurants along The Charm'tastic Mile (In-bold caps the 5 best).

Downtown West:
Camden Pub - The Charm'tastic Mile - 647 W. Pratt Street
Frank & Nic's West End Grille - The Charm'tastic Mile - 511 W. Pratt Street
Diamond Tavern - Hilton Hotel - The Charm'tastic Mile - 401 W. Pratt Street
Luna del Sea - The Charm'tastic Mile - 300 W. Pratt Street
Pratt Street Ale House - The Charm'tastic Mile - 206 W. Pratt Street

Inner Harbor:
Kona Grill - The Charm'tastic Mile - 1 E. Pratt Street
Sullivan's Steakhouse - The Charm'tastic Mile - 1 E. Pratt Street
Brio Tuscan Grille - The Charm'tastic Mile - 100 E. Pratt Street
M & S Grill - The Charm'tastic Mile - 201 E. Pratt Street (Harborplace)
Cheesecake Factory - The Charm'tastic Mile - 201 E. Pratt Street (Harborplace)
The Capital Grille Steakhouse - The Charm'tastic Mile 500 E. Pratt Street
P F Chang's China Bistro - The Charm'tastic Mile 600 E. Pratt Street
Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse - The Charm'tastic Mile 600 E. Pratt Street
Phillips Seafood - The Charm'tastic Mile - 601 E. Pratt Street (Power Plant)
Hard Rock Cafe - The Charm'tastic Mile - 601 E. Pratt Street (Power Plant)
Ruth's Chris Pier 5 - The Charm'tastic Mile - 711 Eastern Avenue

Harbor East:
James Joyce Irish Pub - The Charm'tastic Mile - 616 S. President Street
Charleston - The Charm'tastic Mile - 1000 Lancaster Street 
Apropoe's - The Charm'tastic Mile - 700 Aliceanna Street
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar - The Charm'tastic Mile - 720 Aliceanna Street
The Oceanaire Seafood Room - The Charm'tastic Mile - 801 Aliceanna Street
Roy's - The Charm'tastic Mile - 700 Aliceanna Street 
Ouzo Bay - The Charm'tastic Mile - 1006 Lancaster Street
Lebanese Taverna - The Charm'tastic Mile - 719 S. President Street
Chinghiale - The Charm'tastic Mile - 822 Lancaster Street
Gordon Biersch - The Charm'tastic Mile - 1000 Lancaster Street
Wit & Wisdom - The Charm'tastic Mile - 200 International Drive

Charm'tastic on Charles Street:
Morton's -  Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel 300 S. Charles Street
B & O American Brasserie -  Hotel Monaco 2 N. Charles Street
Cazbar - 316 N. Charles Street
Maisy's - 313 N. Charles Street
Sotto Sopa - 405 N. Charles Street
The Elephant - 924 N. Charles Street

Little Italy:
La Scala - 1012 Eastern Avenue (located 2 blocks from The Charm'tastic Mile)
Amici's - 231 S. High Street (located 2 blocks from The Charm'tastic Mile)
Aldo's Ristorante - 306 S. High Street (located 2 blocks from The Charm'tastic Mile)
Da Mimmo - 217 S. High Street (located 2 blocks from The Charm'tastic Mile)
Dalesio's - 829 Eastern Avenue (located 2 blocks from The Charm'tastic Mile)
Cafe Gia - 410 S. High Street ( located 3 blocks from The Charm'tastic Mile)
La Tavola - 248 Albemarle Street (located 2 blocks from The Charm'tastic Mile)

Mayor-elect Catherine Pugh Charm'tastic Mile Logo

The Charm'tastic Mile of Baltimore has created a special 50th Mayor of Baltimore logo for Mayor-elect Catherine Pugh who will be sworn in on December 6, 2016 (12-6-16).

Mayor Pugh and The Charm'tastic Mile will be linked together during her term as Mayor.

She was a vocal and strong presence during the unrest of April 2015 with the riots following the death of Freddie Gray. The Charm'tastic Mile was introduced to the City of Baltimore one day prior to the Primary elections on April 25, 2016. Ms. Pugh won the Democratic Primary election on April 26, 2016 the following day.

The Charm'tastic Mile was first presented as The Wine'tastic Mile on June 6, 2012 (6-6-12). On December 12, 2012 (12-12-12) the ceremonial street sign for The Wine'tastic Mile was unveiled.

After the unrest of April 2015 Derrick E. Vaughan the local businessman that coined the name The Wine'tastic Mile changed it to The Charm'tastic Mile because he felt "Charm'tastic" was more befitting to the image profile and the brand of Baltimore.

The Charm'tastic Mile will be seeking permanent honorary (3) street signs along the 1.3 mile corridor to honor the legacy of  Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during his holiday celebration. The start of The Charm'tastic Mile is at MLK Jr. Blvd. & Pratt Street and runs past the Inner Harbor to Harbor East. The 3 street signs also represent the jersey number worn by Babe Ruth (#3). The Babe Ruth Birthplace Museum is located 1/2 block from The Charm'tastic Mile in the Ridgely's Delight Community.

Great Prime Steak on The Charm'tastic Mile

The Charm'tastic Mile of Baltimore has an array of different restaurants. The list of various food styles can fill a magazine or be its own private website. The Steakhouses by far dominate the landscape of "The Mile". The Magnificent Mile (Chicago) also has a great list of Steakhouses as well. The Charm'tastic Mile was inspired by The Magnificent Mile.

There are a large handful of  posh & elegant Steakhouses located on or near The Mile. Here is a list of the "Charm'tastic Steakhouses on The Mile"

Sullivan's Steakhouse https://sullivanssteakhouse.com/baltimore
The Charm'tastic Mile - 1 E. Pratt Street #102
Baltimore, MD. 21202

(Excellent dry aged Filet Mignon, NY Strip, Bone-In (Cowboy) Ribeye and Porterhouse steaks.)

Morton's The Steakhouse  http://www.mortons.com/baltimore/
300 S. Charles Street (located 2 blocks from The Charm'tastic Mile)
Baltimore, MD 21201

(Sensational Filet Mignon, NY Strip, Chicago Style Bone-In Ribeye, Porterhouse steaks. Also a great Veal Chop). 

The Capital Grille http://www.thecapitalgrille.com/locations/md/baltimore/baltimore/8023
The Charm'tastic Mile - 500 E. Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD. 21202

(Fabulous dry aged Filet Mignon, NY Strip (Bone-In), Ribeye (Bone-In), Porterhouse steaks.)

Fogo de Chao https://fogodechao.com/location/baltimore
The Charm'tastic Mile - 600 E. Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD. 21202

(Picanha (Prime Top Sirloin), Filet Mignon, Beef Ancho (Ribeye).

Ruth's Chris Steak House - Pier 5 http://www.ruthschris-pier5.com/
711 Eastern Avenue - (2 blocks from The Charm'tastic Mile on Pratt & President Streets.)

(USDA Prime Petite & Filet Mignon, USDA Prime NY Strip, USDA Prime Cowboy Ribeye, USDA Prime T-Bone & Porterhouse)

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar https://www.flemingssteakhouse.com/locations/md/baltimore/
The Charm'tastic Mile - 720 Aliceanna Street
Baltimore, MD. 21202

(Magnificent dry aged Petite & Filet Mignon, NY Strip, Angus Ribeye & Bone-In Ribeye.)

The Charm'tastic Mile made a promo-poster to honor the great cuts of steak one can get on while dining on "The Mile".

100 E. Pratt St. the "Centerpiece Building" of The Charm'tastic Mile

The 100 E. Pratt Street Building that started construction in 1973 was completed in 1975 is one of the marquee structures that helped in establishing the core makeup of the Inner Harbor concept. 1975 was also the same year that the "Charm City" nickname was given to Baltimore.

The Charm City nickname was created by advertising executives to give the city a better image after the riots of 1968 and the increase of crime in the early 1970's.

The historical link to 1975 and also the 25th Anniversary (2017) of the second phase of the building being completed would signal that the 100 E. Pratt Street Building was and still is the "Crown Jewel" structure of the Inner Harbor and the centerpiece or trophy building of The Charm'tastic Mile. 1992 was also the same year that Oriole Park at Camden Yards opened downtown. The Orioles have a special logo and 25th Anniversary baseball for the season.

One of the 3 street signs of The Charm'tastic Mile of Baltimore will be placed at the corner of Light & Pratt Street. The 100 E. Pratt Building is the centerpiece structure of The Mile.

The 100 E. Pratt Building will be to The Charm'tastic Mile like the Tribune Tower & Wrigley Building are to The Magnificent Mile in Chicago. It's more than a building but a major symbol to the 1.3 mile corridor.

The Charmtastic Mile shares the same introduction date (April 25, 2016) to the city as the iconic Domino Sugars neon sign. The sign was unveiled on April 25, 1951. This past April was the 65th Anniversary of the sign. Baltimore Street  & The Charm'tastic Mile run parallel together for a major portion of The Mile.

Having the City street & nickname running together will help with future marketing and branding of the entire downtown-area and make the 1.3 mile corridor one of the next "Great Avenues" in America.

 

Charmalute' the Official Holiday Toasting Term in Baltimore

The Charm'tastic Mile of Baltimore the new name for the charming 1.3 mile corridor that runs from MLK Jr. Blvd. & Pratt Street to Harbor East has created a new toasting term for the City of Baltimore. The month of December is "Brutcember" (The wine month of Holiday celebration).

Inspired by the toasting terms Cheers, Salute & Cent'Anni (In Italian may you live for 100 years) we in Baltimore will say Charmalute or Charmalute' . The Charm'tastic Mile says to all its residents & tourists.

Happy Holiday's & Happy New Year, lets celebrate Charmalute'.