Loads of oyster lovers filled Hampden’s newest seafood eatery for in invite-only party…getting first sight – and first slurp – before it would open for business the next day in its Whitehall Mill home.
Guests enjoyed a great night exploring the premises and socializing.The evening’s oyster shuckers were kept busy……and guests were kept happy.Pictured (LtoR) David Nyweide, Baltimore-based researcher; Nick Schauman, True Chesapeake Oyster Co. partner/shucker; and Peter Jackson, JLL senior associatePictured (LtoR) Andy Brooks, True Chesapeake Oyster Co. partner; Abby Jackson, Johns Hopkins Carey Business School creative director; and Carol Shrewsbury, Baltimore area nannyPictured (LtoR) Monty Howard, Walter Montgomery Howard Graphic Design owner/graphic designer; David Allan, retired lacrosse coach; Bonnie Allan, Baltimore-based painter; and Steve Howard, True Chesapeake Oyster Co. partnerPictured (LtoR) Chyno, Baltimore food personality; and Chelsea Gregoire, True Chesapeake Oyster Co. general managerPictured (LtoR) David Tufaro, Terra Nova Ventures principal; Kate Giese, KGID interior designer; Jennifer Nolley, Terra Nova Ventures development manager & designer; Jessica Damseaux, Alexander Design Studio architect/principal; and Charles Alexander, Alexander Design Studio principal/architectPictured (LtoR) Jan Braun, ReDeux co-owner; Jim Halle, Chapin Davis financial advisor; and Eddie Dunn, Brown Advisory financial advisorPictured (LtoR) Holly Hoey, United Way of Central Maryland senior vice president; Elise Lee, United Way of Central Maryland chief innovation officer; and Sana Brooks, community volunteerPictured (LtoR) Thornhill Properties colleagues: JersyAnn Richards, leasing agent/property manager; George Panos, CEO; and Rosalie Parker, property managerPictured (LtoR) jason Smith, Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service captain; Ali True Smith, True Balance Studio owner; and Melissa Ambrose, Ambrose Wellness psychotherapistTwo-time national oyster shucking champ George Hastings enjoyed being on the receiving end, for a change!(October 8, 2019 – True Chesapeake Oyster Co.)
Sloane Brown
Baltimore's longtime fashion and social scene reporter, Sloane is the founder/managing editor of Baltimore Snap.