After being closed for nearly three years, renovation is underway at a revamped David’s Restaurant and Deli in Hampden.
Restaurant owner David D. Morgan has submitted an application to the Baltimore City liquor board for permission to house a full bar and hold live music.
In October, the Hampden Village Merchants Association gave Morgan a conditional letter of support. The conditions being that the restaurant open within three months, and the ownership doesn’t immediately transfer to somebody else.
Community leaders say they are looking forward to seeing the vacant property at 3626A Falls Road put to use.
“This has been sitting vacant for several years,” says Benn Ray, president of the
Hampden Village Merchants Association. Ray is also owner of
Atomic Books, located next to David’s Restaurant. The block could use a viable restaurant, he says.
“Having that amount of real estate right next door being inoperable is not at all helpful.”
Ray says the space is essentially two properties: the former David’s and an old toy train store. He says construction is underway and it appears it’s to be shaping up as a sports bar and restaurant.
Morgan could not be reached for comment and Hampden community leaders say they do not know what kind of food the restaurant will serve. The old David’s Restaurant featured breakfast, burgers, and sandwiches.
The Hampden Community Council also voted support of the new restaurant’s new liquor license application.
The Baltimore City liquor board will hear Morgan’s request on or after Jan. 31.
Writer: Amy Landsman
Sources: Benn Ray, President Hampden Village Merchants Association; George Peters, Chairman Hampden Zoning Committee