So there I was, all set to potentially attend a meeting put on by the Federal Hill Hospitality Association tonight around 8pm in an effort to get a full update on what the status regarding one Ryleigh’s Oyster owner (INO) Brian McComas (who is also the president of the Federal Hill Hospitality Association, gee whiz) and what the fate of No Way Jose Cafe may or may not be in the near future, when word … Read entire article »

A few weeks following the boycott of Ryleigh’s Oyster in Federal Hill over the possibility of a perceived “hostile takeover” by ownership attempting to buy the property leased by No Way Jose Cafe (allegedly without their knowledge), some neighborhood citizens are continuing to express solidarity, others couldn’t care less, while Muggsy’s Mug House owner Danny has done something clever girl-esque. From the loins of controversy come the “Team No Way Jose” t-shirts, which are being sold … Read entire article »

As if things aren’t tumultuous enough in the Federal Hill area with Neighborhood Associations cracking down on rowdy establishments hell bent on expanding their businesses to the nth degree, comes the news that Ryleigh’s Oyster owner-in-name-but-not-finance Brian McComas has initiated the sale of the property currently inhabited by No Way Jose Cafe (38 East Cross St.), whose operators are currently leasing the space. The intention, at least it would seem at this moment, would be … Read entire article »