As we wave farewell to 2008, it seemed fitting to briefly look at how far we’ve come in six short months. Since launching publicly with a (literal) bang on July 4, 2008, 600block visitors have grown to 10,000 strong. So many amazing members sharing helpful reviews, great specials and helping to spread the word.
Thanks to you, we expanded our food and drink specials database to the largest in the city and grew traffic at a staggering 35% per month. Needless to say, this new year’s we’ll be raising a glass of bubbly to you. Because without you, 600block wouldn’t be possible.
Here’s some fun year-end 600block stats:
655 number of restaurants, bars, shops and other places listed
570 reviews written by our members
3,000+ favorite places saved by our members
550+ Baltimore food and drink specials listed
One thing’s clear — 600block members love to eat and drink! Luckily, we have you covered into the new year and beyond! Thanks to everyone for making 2008 such an amazing year. We look forward to even bigger things in 2009. Happy new year!
We thought it would be helpful to highlight some great 600block features that you may not know about. As part one of a series, let’s look at a nifty way to create your very own list of favorite Baltimore food and drink specials.
Let’s say you spot a great 1/2 price wine special on Wednesdays. Just click Save this Special and it will be added to your My Specials page. It’s that easy to collect your favorite deals…now you’ll always remember who has the best specials every day of the week!
Patti’s chef debut at Sotto Sopra was a big success! The rabbit tortellini easily was the crowd favorite with Patti hand-making over 250 tortellinis. At the end of the night, Patti told diners she was “tired and exhilarated and would do it again in a heartbeat.” Thanks to everyone who came out!
Watch out Bravo, there’s a new chef in town! Patti Chan - 600block’s very own co-founder and uber-foodie - will be taking over Sotto Sopra as Chef for the Day on Tuesday, October 21. Patti will be preparing and cooking dinner for the entire restaurant!
She worked with Chef Bill Crouse to create a tasty four-course menu composed of items like rabbit tortellini, monkfish osso bucco and star anise ice cream (full menu below).
Come out and support her chef debut, enjoy amazing food, and meet other 600block members! This event is open to everyone so please bring your friends (you can reserve on OpenTable)! If you have a sec, leave a comment below so we know you’re coming!
Chef Patti’s Tastetastic Menu
1st course Eggplant panzanella salad with olive bread and a red wine vinaigrette
2nd course
Rabbit tortellini with braised vegetables and rabbit consomme
3rd course
Provencal monkfish osso bucco with white corn polenta
4th course
Port poached pears with roasted walnuts and star anise ice cream
Where: Sotto Sopra in Mount Vernon When: Tuesday, October 21, 2008 (seatings from 5:30pm to 9:30pm) Cost: $38 for an amazing 4 courses! Please reserve your table so we know how many to expect! Reserve with OpenTable or 410-625-0534 NOTE: Be sure to mention you want the “Chef for the Day” menu. Normal dinner menu will also be available for guests.
600block stopped by the pre-opening party at Hampden’s new Puffs & Pastries to sample some sweet and savory treats. The creation of pastry chef & owner Anisha Jagtap, Puffs (see what I did there?) serves up a mind boggling selection of taste bud delights. We loved the peach cobbler and dark chocolate brownies. And watch out Rodney, the savory items are superb. The grand opening is September 13 during Hampden Fest. Stop by and spoil yourself.
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Watch out Bravo, there’s a new chef in town! Patti Chan - 600block’s very own 
