Sarah Kloepple

Baltimore

Deputy Editor at BizBash

deputy editor @bizbash • writer @baltimoremag • @mujschool grad • STL native ⚜️ • dog mom

Articles

What's New in Meetings and Trade Shows: May 2025

2 weeks ago | bizbash.com | Sarah Kloepple

In Case You Missed ItBizBash recently went down the dress code rabbit hole. How do you choose the best dress code for your audience, venue, or event type? And how do you communicate it clearly to guests? See all of our tips here. We also recapped the second stateside Canva Create. The creative, community-driven celebration is fast becoming one of the most buzzed-about gatherings in tech.
Open & Shut: The Mill on North; Owl’s Corner Cafe; Nana

1 month ago | baltimoremagazine.com | Sarah Kloepple

The Mill on North:After years of anticipation, West Baltimore’s first food hall is finally here. The Mill on North officially debuted last week, bringing a 7,800-square-foot dining destination to Walbrook Mill at West North and Braddish avenues.
Top Trending Stories on BizBash: April 2025

1 month ago | bizbash.com | Sarah Kloepple

Because data can be extremely telling, we thought the rest of the industry could benefit from what our editors are seeing on the back endâ€”that is, what event profs are really staying on top of right now. Consider this monthly list your own insider pulse on the meeting and event industry. 1. Coachella 2025: The Most Talked-About Brand Moments and VIP HappeningsCoachella weekend one was packed with colorful builds, influencer bait, and smart brand strategy.
Open & Shut: Luna Oaxaca; Cafe Campli; Oleum; The Tilted Row

1 month ago | baltimoremagazine.com | Sarah Kloepple

OPENLuna Oaxaca: The longtime home of Donna’s Cafe in the Village of Cross Keys—which has sat vacant since the neighborhood spot closed in 2018—finally has new life. Last weekend, the expanded space officially debuted as Luna Oaxaca, a Mexican spinoff from the owners of Sol Oaxaca Cocina Moderna in Bel Air.
What's New in Meetings and Trade Shows: April 2025

1 month ago | bizbash.com | Sarah Kloepple

This past month in Meetings & Trade Shows, BizBash took a deep dive into Quest Softwareâ€™s annual sales kickoff meeting, NXT. The show tapped edgefactory to use a combination of avant-garde art, historical references, and tech to honor the past and celebrate the future.
Top Trending Stories on BizBash: March 2025

2 months ago | bizbash.com | Sarah Kloepple

Because data can be extremely telling, we thought the rest of the industry could benefit from what our editors are seeing on the back endâ€”that is, what event profs are really staying on top of right now. Consider this monthly list your own insider pulse on the meeting and event industry. 1.
Open & Shut: The William Fell Tavern; Cheap Eats at Camden Yards; Chesapeake Oyster Week

2 months ago | baltimoremagazine.com | Sarah Kloepple

OPENThe William Fell Tavern: The Admiral Fell Inn has a new name—and a new restaurant. The historic Fells Point hotel on the cobblestoned corner of South Broadway and Thames has been rebranded by Hilton and is now dubbed The William Fell Inn, after the founder of our beloved waterfront locale. The property’s restaurant space, formerly Duck Duck Goose, is now home to The William Fell Tavern, which has begun accepting reservations for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
See Inside This Decadent Launch Party for Maison Madera

2 months ago | bizbash.com | Sarah Kloepple

LOS ANGELESâIn the events biz, it's not uncommon to see event profs strike out on their own after years spent at big agencies or brands. Although it's no doubt an intimidating venture, we've seen event profs do it often and do it well. One of the latest to make this bold move is Ashley Woody, who you might remember from BizBash's 40 Under 40 feature in 2023.
What's New in Meetings and Trade Shows: March 2025

2 months ago | bizbash.com | Sarah Kloepple

In Case You Missed ItJust last week, BizBash rounded up some of the top booths from Natural Products Expo West, a trade show for the consumer packaged goods industry that brought more than 60,000 attendees to the Anaheim Convention Center this year. We also highlighted a networking event from PCMA Convening Leaders, where Destination Toronto engaged clients and prospects with a thoughtfully designed gathering that got them ready for PCMA's closing night event with Gwen Stefani.
Open & Shut: Liv’s Tavern; Banditos; Harryman House

2 months ago | baltimoremagazine.com | Sarah Kloepple

NEWSMother’s in Federal Hill to Become Liv’s Tavern: We now officially know the fate of Mother’s in Federal Hill. At the end of 2024, owner Dave Rather announced that the neighborhood fixture—famous for its pub grub and Purple Patio ragers during Ravens home games—had been sold to a new owner who would take the reins in 2025. That new owner is White Oak Hospitality, the restaurant group behind surrounding South Charles Street concepts Wayward and Ditos (more on that later).

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