🍦What is Adam's on Fourth?

Good morning, Annapolis. Happy New Year! I hope you took some well-deserved time to rest at the end of 2023 and are recharged, ready to go, and determined to have a fantastic 2024. First objective: Writing 2024 on the first try.

In today’s Naptown Scoop:

Let’s get to it.

— Ryan Sneddon, Rebecca Kraybill, & Lauren Burke Meyer

P.S. Happy belated birthday, Xander Berman! 🍰

America is turning 250 in 2026. That’s a big deal so Annapolis is going to do something really special. The city needs volunteers to serve on a committee to help decide what that special something is. Click here to apply.

It may sound like we’re encouraging bad behavior but the second “B” above stands for bags, not booze. A new law went into effect yesterday prohibiting stores from distributing plastic bags. They can sell you paper bags, but bringing your own is much easier.

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Eastport’s dining corridor – AKA Fourth Street – just got a new option. Adam’s on Fourth is open at 424 Fourth Street and while we haven’t had the chance to try it yet, we’ve heard nothing but good things. Check out the menu courtesy of Miles Lamborne of Lamborne Lending.

After 6 years in West Annapolis, Flamant is now closed. The Belgian bistro was supposed to close after dinner on December 31 but closed early because of staffing issues. What’s replacing it? We can’t say just yet but we can you should be excited. You won’t have to be too patient either because the building’s new owners hope to reopen the doors with their own concept very soon.

JOANN Fabrics is liquidating its Severna Park store. And in its place, MOM’s Organic Market is coming in. Scott Nash started MOM’s in 1987 out of his mom’s garage just up the Beltway in Rockville. MOM’s has 25 stores in 6 states. They expect to open the new store at Park Plaza in late 2024 or early 2025.

Nothing in this section is sponsored. They're just the things you need to know. I'll always let you know when something's sponsored.

The first County Council meeting of 2024 is tonight at 7 PM (1/2). The agenda will be posted here by 6 PM and you can learn how to participate here. Arundel Center – 44 Calvert St, Annapolis, MD 21401.

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44 🌡️ 34 | ☀ | 5% | 💨 NW 9 mph (10 knots)

47 🌡️ 36 | 🌥️ | 4% | 💨 WSW 7 mph (6 knots)

💧🌡️ Water temperature = 45ºF
Temperature readings taken from the mouth of the Severn River the night before publication

Copper Creek Pub & Ale House | Jazz Jam | 8–10 PM
The Point | Kavoossi | 5–8 PM

49 West | Dave Chappell and Friends | 5–7 PM
Brian Boru | Larry Lay | 6–9 PM
Galway Bay | Irish Trad Music Session | 8 PM
Killarney House | Jason Bishop | 6–10 PM
Mother's Peninsula Grille | Mixed Business | 7–10 PM
Pirates Cove | Dave Tieff | 6–9 PM
The Point | Jordan | 5–8 PM
Reynolds Tavern | Daphne Eckman | 7 PM

With Michael Phipps’ untimely departure to be offensive coordinator for UMD men’s lacrosse, Joe Amplo’s winter break wasn’t as relaxing as it was meant to be. The Navy men’s lax coach had to replace an offensive coordinator just about a month before the first scrimmage of 2024. Luckily for Joe, it wasn’t a long search.

Phipps resigned on December 19. By the next night, the Capital already had 2 sources naming Hall of Fame coach Dave Cottle as the replacement. A week later, Cottle was officially named OC and out of retirement.

This is the definition of making lemonade when life hands you lemons. In his 28-year head coaching career, Cottle racked up the 13th-most wins of all D1 lax coaches. ($)

Navy football captain Jacob Busic has entered the transfer portal. Because of an injury this season and a covid waiver, he has two more years of NCAA eligibility. However, the Naval Academy does not allow fifth-year seniors to play football. It is the only service academy that doesn’t. So Jacob is fielding offers from other schools knowing he’ll have to repay his USNA tuition if he does leave without commissioning as a Marine Corps officer. ($)

Women’s Basketball (4-7)
12/30 @ UAlbany | L 87–56

Men's Basketball (4-7)
12/30 vs. William & Mary | W 77–65

Women’s Basketball (4-7)
1/3 @ Boston University | 2 PM

Men's Basketball (4-7)
1/3 vs. Boston U | 7 PM

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