Since mid 2014 Baltimore’s
Power Plant became home to the Tin Roof, a Nashville chain that started back in
2002 as a place for musicians to play and hang out. Baltimore’s Tin Roof is
large, broken up into three sections with the stage in the center with a couple
tables, room to dance or stand up close to the musicians. A long bar with
television screens aplenty parallels the live performance stage and on the
other side of the stage, a section with more tables for dining and its own bar
with television screens aplenty (23 TV screens) Weather permitting, enjoy the front patio with
plenty of seating and a cool breeze off the harbor.
The Tin Roof is the
latest restaurant incarnation in this corner location of the Power Plant
formerly Babalu and then Kettle Hill. The vibe, very informal – funky, with
road signs, other memorabilia throughout and bicycles on the tin roof façade over
the back bar. It took me back to the days, yeah, the good ole days, at the Opus
Bar in Atlantic City sans the 23 television screens, where dancing, drinking
and hanging out until the wee hours was a nightly affair - always closing the
joint down.
Media maven Downtown
Diane threw a private party for the local media to introduce the Tin Roof
venue. Lucky us, we got to listen to
Nelly’s Echo, a local singer who made it to The
Voice. His rendition of Ain’t No Sunshine is
a standout!
The menu is just as
casual as the atmosphere, with plenty of Tenn- Mex, a mix of southern and
Mexican offerings like chicken and waffle nuggets, the smoked brisket and
mushroom quesadillas, or the Creole shrimp and pig soft rolled tortillas. Chef
prepared Maryland crab cakes to go along with the other tasty fare for the
evening’s gathering. The venue is ideal for private parties and chef has proven
that they are adaptable in culinary offerings.
The bar’s liquid
libations has the usual suspects along with offering up some kick ass
cocktails for those who wish to imbibe. I’m an occasional drinker, so they
fixed me up with a pumped-up Arnold Palmer, something that wouldn’t knock me
for a loop but made me smile for a couple hours.
Football Sundays, karaoke
Tuesdays singing with the band, and other musical performers fill the week. Pop in for lunch, happy
hour or late night munchies – enjoy the live music joint called the Tin Roof.
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