Ian Woods

Ian Woods, 29, couldn't contemplate a sweeter commute. The young entrepreneur is now a first-time Fells Point resident with a new apartment two floors above TAG Galleries, the S. Broadway business he opened last year with his brother, Cory Woods, and good friend, Leif Romsaas.

The move has a special significance, since it was the process of decorating their first apartments a few years ago � and discovering a dearth of affordable contemporary artwork on the market � that inspired the three partners to open TAG. The gallery specializes in giclee-on-canvass reproductions of works by established and emergent artists from around the world.

Armed with their great idea, the trio scouted D.C. and Baltimore before settling on Fell's Point, where they frequently visited as high-schoolers living in Howard County to hang out and shop for clothes.

"From a business perspective, we liked the fact that it's a historic neighborhood," Ian says. "We love the atmosphere, the old 18^th century architecture and cobblestone streets. In addition, it really attracts a lot of people that are in our target demographic: 18-to-34-year-old professionals who are buying homes, are into contemporary art work, and are at our price point."

With most of his time and money wrapped up in TAG, Woods has discovered that a good time can be had in Fell's Point even by those on a limited budget.

Eat and Drink

Ian enjoys happy hour at Alexander's Tavern on S. Broadway because of it's "low-key environment � it's not clubby." On a Friday or Saturday night he'll head to Max's on Broadway, which "gets a good crowd" with its open layout, pool table and television screens and "has a great beer selection."

If he wants to splurge on a great meal, he'll go to Kali's Court on Thames, which has fare based on market-fresh, seasonal ingredients and enjoys a singular popularity in the neighborhood. He'd take a date for Mediterranean tapas at "social but quiet" Mezze on Thames, and head for a lazy Sunday brunch to Blue Moon on Aliceanna, which he calls "by far the best breakfast restaurant I've ever been to: they cook everything just right; don't skimp on quality or quantity, and have a nice atmosphere."

Shopping

For home d�cor he likes PAD on Thames for its "modern and minimal" design-oriented furniture. For an original piece of art he'd go to Definition Gallery on Fleet St. "They have similar brand of artwork to what we do � very contemporary," Ian says.

Ian heads to Pedestrian on Aliceanna, which bills itself as a place where "culture, art and fashion collide" whenever he wants to add something to his closet. The shop carries an electic but wide selection of lifestyle brands, hats, books, mugs, and art supplies .