May 28, 2020
Brooks DuBose
Capital Gazette
“The first nano-brewery in Eastport has finally opened its… windows?
Forward Brewing, a 28-seat restaurant and taproom, has opened, though only for carryout — a result of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Owners Camden and Claire Bowdren have begun serving food and drinks out of their side windows to adhere to city and county guidelines limiting restaurants to carryout and curbside pick-up.
The Bowdren’s, like many restaurant owners in the city, are facing uncertainty about what a prolonged closure could mean for their business and are eager to hear the next steps local leaders are taking.
Following the guidance from Gov. Larry Hogan, County Executive Steuart Pittman and Mayor Gavin Buckley announced that restaurants would be permitted to offer outdoor dining with certain restrictions starting at 5 p.m. Friday.” To continue reading, please click here.