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Torbin Green of St. Francis Community Center finally gets Nestor caught up on helping families in West Baltimore

It was years in the making, finally getting Torbin Green of St. Francis Community Center to visit for a Faidley’s crab cake for the holidays. Turns out it’s a busy job serving 20,000 folks in West Baltimore with youth programs, family love and food distribution in West Baltimore. Let him tell you about the pride in the work they do and its impact in the neighborhood over generations.

Matt Gallagher returns to discuss holiday love of Baltimore and ways we can improve and lift the city

It’s always a treat to welcome Matt Gallagher of The Goldseker Foundation back to Faidley’s Seafood at Lexington Market on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to discuss the progress and challenges of Baltimore City, while shouting out more holiday dining options and civic celebrations than any other podcast or radio show in the market. We love Baltimore – and it shows!

Damye Hahn of Faidley’s Seafood talks holiday spirits, shipping and crab cakes for Christmas

Yes, Faidley’s is coming to Catonsville very, very soon in the frontage of The Fishmonger’s Daughter on Frederick Road but before then you can still pay a holiday visit to Lexington Market or ship those tasty crab cakes and all of the sides and trimmings anywhere in the country this week. Let Damye Hahn of Faidley’s Seafood update you for Christmas and beyond with the first family of downtown jumbo lump crab cakes.

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City sidewalks dressed in holiday style

It’s always a treat to welcome Matt Gallagher of The Goldseker Foundation back to Faidley’s Seafood at Lexington Market on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to discuss the progress and challenges of Baltimore City, while shouting out more holiday dining options and civic celebrations than any other podcast or radio show in the market. We love Baltimore – and it shows!

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Finding the history and center of community support at St. Francis in Reservoir Hill

It was years in the making, finally getting Torbin Green of St. Francis Community Center to visit for a Faidley’s crab cake for the holidays. Turns out it’s a busy job serving 20,000 folks in West Baltimore with youth programs, family love and food distribution in West Baltimore. Let him tell you about the pride in the work they do and its impact in the neighborhood over generations.

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Shipping them a Faidley’s crab cake for the holidays always makes the spirits bright

Yes, Faidley’s is coming to Catonsville very, very soon in the frontage of The Fishmonger’s Daughter on Frederick Road but before then you can still pay a holiday visit to Lexington Market or ship those tasty crab cakes and all of the sides and trimmings anywhere in the country this week. Let Damye Hahn of Faidley’s Seafood update you for Christmas and beyond with the first family of downtown jumbo lump crab cakes.

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Getting educated on importance of health care and making sure you’re covered

Open enrollment begins on November 1st and the folks at Maryland Health Connection are ready to help you get the right health coverage for you. Let Andy Ratner and Jenny Garrison of MHC educate you on the benefits and realities of real insurance to help you sleep with peace of mind in 2026.

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Lifting South Baltimore one victory at a time

New homes, better schools, a wind facility in Curtis Bay and the continuing growth of business at Port Covington has kept 10th District Baltimore City Councilwoman Phylicia Porter plenty busy since her last visit. She joins Nestor at Faidley’s at Lexington Market on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to discuss how how South Baltimore is improving and thriving despite some continuing challenges.

Councilwoman Phylicia Porter tells Nestor how South Baltimore is improving and why

New homes, better schools, a wind facility in Curtis Bay and the continuing growth of business at Port Covington has kept 10th District Baltimore City Councilwoman Phylicia Porter plenty busy since her last visit. She joins Nestor at Faidley’s at Lexington Market on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to discuss how how South Baltimore is improving and thriving despite some continuing challenges.

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Now, this is the proper way to eat local “Maryland” catfish

This delicious artisan catfish sandwich won the Governor’s Award this summer and now Damye Hahn of Faidley’s Seafood in Lexington Market is ready to taste test Matt Gallagher of Goldseker Foundation and Nestor at Lexington Market on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour. An invasive Maryland catfish primer and a tasty new local dish are on the menu in Baltimore.

No. 10 on #TastyNes Tour & WNST Baltimore 27th Anniversary: Faidley’s Fried Oysters and Shrimp Salad

We already know you love the crab cake at Faidley’s Seafood in the world famous Lexington Market so we’re giving you the expert, insider pick for what you’ve never tried but need to the next time you visit downtown and see the lovely new space on Paca Street. Let Damye Hahn give you the family recipe for going down menu and trying something new you’re going to love.

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No. 10 on #TastyNes Tour & WNST Baltimore 27th Anniversary: Faidley’s Fried Oysters and Shrimp Salad

We already know you love the crab cake at Faidley’s Seafood in the world famous Lexington Market so we’re giving you the expert, insider pick for what you’ve never tried but need to the next time you visit downtown and see the lovely new space on Paca Street. Let Damye Hahn give you the family recipe for going down menu and trying something new you’re going to love.

Forest Park golf pro R.J. Sheppard joins Nestor at Faidley’s to discuss amazing weekend of Scheffler memories at Caves Valley

If you witnessed either of the two BMW Championship stops at Caves Valley over the past four years, you know what we’re talking about here at Faidley’s on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour. Forest Park golf pro R.J. Sheppard joins Nestor to discuss an amazing weekend of Scottie Scheffler memories and wonder aloud if there are any more PGA memories coming in the future of Baltimore after a pair of big weeks and a great setting here in the north county.

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The heady hangover of BMW Championship and golf awesomeness at Caves Valley

If you witnessed either of the two BMW Championship stops at Caves Valley over the past four years, you know what we’re talking about here at Faidley’s on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour. Forest Park golf pro R.J. Sheppard joins Nestor to discuss an amazing weekend of Scottie Scheffler memories and wonder aloud if there are any more PGA memories coming in the future of Baltimore after a pair of big weeks and a great setting here in the north county.

Luke Jones look to Basallo and Beavers and youth movement for Orioles hope after bad Bautista news

As the Elton John and Bernie Taupin of Baltimore sports radio, Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio are really in the same room arguing the future of the Orioles. The Maryland Crab Cake Tour and the #TastyNes 27th WNST Anniversary brought them together at Faidley’s Seafood in Lexington Market to discuss what’s left to look for in a last place baseball team. A look to Basallo, Beavers and the youth movement for Birdland hope after more bad news on Bautista and Rutschman.

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Everything stops when Lamar leaves the field…

When Lamar Jackson walks off the practice field, it’s big news in Owings Mills and around the NFL. Turns out, we think this was a lot about a little. But, time will tell. Luke Jones joins Nestor at Faidley’s to preview the Ravens final fake football weekend and edge of roster cuts as Buffalo looms large and soon.

Distance swimmer Katie Pumphrey updates Nestor on Inner Harbor water improvement and why she swims in it

Legendary distance and open water marathon swimmer Katie Pumphrey returns to Faidley’s Seafood at Lexington Market on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to educate Nestor and Damye Hahn about the art of her international sport that has taken her from across the English Channel to the local education about the cleanliness of the Inner Harbor. Come take a swim with the dolphins and sharks…

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What does Katie Pumphrey find swimming in open water?

Legendary distance and open water marathon swimmer Katie Pumphrey returns to Faidley’s Seafood at Lexington Market on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to educate Nestor and Damye Hahn about the art of her international sport that has taken her from across the English Channel to the local education about the cleanliness of the Inner Harbor. Come take a swim with the dolphins and sharks…

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The curious left-handed plight of the last-place Baltimore Orioles

As the Orioles remain on a pace to lose 100 games, Luke Jones joined Nestor at Faidley’s Seafood at Lexington Market in downtown Baltimore to discuss the lack of success against left-handed pitching, continued losing and wonder if Colton Cowser and Jordan Westburg can create a June spark to lift a last-place team toward .500 before the end of summer.

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Integrity in the local media and covering modern professional sports

Streaming, screaming, ducking, hiding, reporting and opining. Mark Viviano and Luke Jones join Nestor for a spirited chat about Orioles expectations and local media attrition in Baltimore at Faidley’s on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour.

Mark Viviano joins Nestor to discuss life after sports media and serving others

His work on the sidelines and field is done at WJZ but longtime sports anchor Mark Viviano isn’t sitting in the stands and watching life unfold – he’s contributing where it matters in our community. Viv joins Nestor at Faidley’s on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to discuss real life after sports media and serving others across the city via several charities and managing Little League baseball and his two sons.

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Viv comes outta retirement with a winning pitch for the community

His work on the sidelines and field is done at WJZ but longtime sports anchor Mark Viviano isn’t sitting in the stands and watching life unfold – he’s contributing where it matters in our community. Viv joins Nestor at Faidley’s on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to discuss real life after sports media and serving others across the city via several charities and managing Little League baseball and his two sons.

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Is this a real Renaissance for Baltimore?

This winter, Baltimore Magazine dedicated its cover to the comeback of our hometown and the whys and stories of its improvement that might be less visible to those of us in on it. Senior Editor (and baseball historian) Ron Cassie discusses the Renaissance dreams for downtown that so many shared with him and ways these Orioles summer nights impact the Inner Harbor and its future investment from Faidley’s in Lexington Market on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour.

Officer Kevin Moody returns with more tales of Preparing Youth For Tomorrow with Nestor at Faidley’s

With “A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl” back at Faidley’s Seafood at the beautiful new Lexington Market, it was a great time to bring Officer Kevin Moody back with Tori Kerr to tell more tales of Preparing Youth For Tomorrow and ways the local organization is inspiring young people to volunteer and be involved in “Handshakes Over Handcuffs” mentoring on the streets of Baltimore.

Meghan McCorkell gives Nestor the full story of Live Baltimore and why City Life is loved in Charm City

Meghan McCorkell always formally educated Nestor about the charm of the Enoch Pratt Free Library but recently became the Executive Director of “Live Baltimore” and came to Faidley’s on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to tell him all he never knew about the “I Love City Life” folks’ 30th year aiming to attract and retain residents by highlighting the city’s 278 neighborhoods and offering home ownership incentives like down payment assistance programs. The city’s affordability, cultural richness and community spirit get no argument from the host.

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Preparing Youth For Tomorrow on the streets of Baltimore

With “A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl” back at Faidley’s Seafood at the beautiful new Lexington Market, it was a great time to bring Officer Kevin Moody back with Tori Kerr to tell more tales of Preparing Youth For Tomorrow and ways the local organization is inspiring young people to volunteer and be involved in “Handshakes Over Handcuffs” mentoring on the streets of Baltimore.

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Lexington Market and pre-gaming for Orioles baseball makes a perfect Camden Yards plan

The new Lexington Market is absolutely stunning and with the weather warming and Orioles season coming, Damye Hahn and Jamal McCord talk spring and baseball pre-gaming at Faidley’s Seafood and all of the delicious stalls and local vendors making your Camden Yards day a richer experience. Plan a visit!

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Live Baltimore: For the love of city life

Meghan McCorkell always formally educated Nestor about the charm of the Enoch Pratt Free Library but recently became the Executive Director of “Live Baltimore” and came to Faidley’s on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to tell him all he never knew about the “I Love City Life” folks’ 30th year aiming to attract and retain residents by highlighting the city’s 278 neighborhoods and offering home ownership incentives like down payment assistance programs. The city’s affordability, cultural richness and community spirit get no argument from the host.

Baltimore Positive Classic, Business, C-Suite, Community, Crab Cake Tour, Education, Featured, Journalism & Media, Leadership, Local, Local, Local, National, National, Nestor Aparicio, News, Politics, Travel

Making sense of Trump’s America

It’s been a while since our government policy expert Matt Gallagher of The Goldseker Foundation has joined us at Faidley’s but with another Trump government and a stocked cabinet of completely unqualified humans about to run the United States of America, it was time for Nestor to try to attempt to make sense of nonsense reality.

Robbie Leonard educates Nestor about Democratic National Committee and his work ahead as a citizen

With former Maryland governor Martin O’Malley in the news running to lead the DNC, we turn to local Democratic National Committee member Robbie Leonard, who joined Nestor on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Faidley’s in an effort to educate us on the process of the organization and the massive work ahead after an embarrassing loss in Kamala Harris’ bid for President of the United States of America.

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