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Where's Marty: The Ekiben Stand prepares for the Baltimore Orioles' home opener

Marty Bass is live at Oriole Park, just behind Section 49 on the lower level. That is where you can find Ekiben. Jokingly it would be easy to say, ”Nothing say’s 'Ballgame' like Asian- Fusion Food." But these day’s it is not a far stretch. Ekiben started as a hot dog cart at Farmers Markets. Co-owners Ephrem Abebe, (who is Ethiopian), and Steve Chu, (who is Taiwanese) are setting the foodie world on fire these days. They had a dream and vison that went way beyond a hot dog. Hard work, and a unique take on Asian-Fusion have gotten them a James Beard Mid-Atlantic nomination, and Yelp had them in the top 100 restaurants in America 2022-23-24. Last year Ephrem and Steve were asked, by the ball club, to do a month-long test run at OPCY in a pop-up location. Ekiben hit it to the deep seats. So much so the Orioles asked them to start a permanent spot for this season. And, as we discussed this morning with games starting at 7, Ekiben is a perfect fit for dinner after work! HOME RUN!

• 2H ago
• 05:11

Jimmy's Tailgoat keeps tradition alive for thousands of Baltimore Orioles fans

Jimmy's Tailgoat is expected thousands of fans ahead of the Baltimore Orioles' home opener.

• 3H ago
• 04:27

Where's Marty: Tuxedo House talks spring wedding trends

Today’s “Where’s Marty?” took us to Timonium and the Tuxedo House. In business for 110 years, they have seen it all when the subject is weddings and formal wear. In April, the first of three waves of weddings, through the year, begins. But recently there has been a new trend in weddings that is pretty interesting. The tuxedo is still the preferred dress in 85% of their business, but less formal wedding locations and wedding fashion are a real part of that scene now. Owner Scott Furman showed us how the traditional men's suit, albeit in black or deep blue for the groom, and groomsmen, is “getting legs.” The suits can be bought or rented like a Tuxedo. Pretty interesting. And we were shown the currently hot deep blue tuxedo, as opposed to the traditional black look. And how paired with a white or cream colored bow tie to match the bride's dress creates a hip stunning look. Welcome to the wedding season 2025.

• Mar 28
• 05:28

It's peak bloom and we are live at the Tidal Basin admiring the Cherry Blossom Trees

Alexus Davila is live in Washington D.C. along the Tidal Basin checking out the spectacular spring blossoms and chatting with admirers from all around.

• Mar 28
• 01:28

The Preakness Festival “More Than a Race” will transform Maryland into a hub of culture and community

First Lady Dawn Moore joins us in studio to talk about the inaugural Preakness Festival, a weeklong celebration leading up to the historic 150th running of the Preakness Stakes.

• Mar 28
• 04:39