Cece’s Roland Park to Bring an Elevated Dining Experience to Baltimore Led by Michelin-Starred Executive Chef Nick Sharpe
BALTIMORE, Md. – The Cordish Companies’ hospitality division is excited to announce the opening of Cece’s Roland Park in the Village of Cross Keys on Thursday, June 13, 2024.
The 7,000-square-foot interior and 3,500-square-foot exterior restaurant brings an elevated dining experience to Baltimore. Guided by the exceptional talent of Michelin-starred Chef Nick Sharpe, Cece’s features an innovative, continental European menu with coastal influences. A carefully created wine and cocktail menu includes Cece’s Signature Martini, an impressive tequila selection, and an exceptional collection of French and Italian wine.
Featuring the upscale design of Rebecca Jones, Cece’s Roland Park has a beautiful main interior dining space and adjacent Cece’s Kitchen, as well as an exquisite open-air courtyard, becoming the perfect venue for a variety of occasions including a meal with friends, date night, happy hour, family gatherings and special celebrations.
“It is incredibly exciting to see Cece’s Roland Park come to life as we prepare to open,” stated Reed Cordish, Principal of The Cordish Companies. “We are thrilled to have the immensely talented Chef Nick Sharpe as the driving force behind Cece’s. In marrying the redevelopment of Cross Keys with this elevated dining experience, we are confident that Cece’s Roland Park will fill a unique niche and become a cornerstone in the community for years to come.”
A Maryland native, Chef Sharpe began his culinary career nearly two decades ago and has worked under several chefs with James Beard awards and Michelin stars including Jeffrey Buben, Fabio Trabocchi, and Michael Mina. Prior to joining Cece’s, Chef Sharpe was with the Mina Group, most recently as Executive Chef at Michael Mina Bellagio, a Michelin one-star rated, Five Diamond Award-winning seafood restaurant with a focus on French and Japanese cuisine.
“It’s an honor to be able to come back to my home state of Maryland to join Cece’s Roland Park as Executive Chef,” stated Chef Nick Sharpe. “I’m excited to bring my experiences from working with some of the country’s most renowned chefs to Baltimore with a very special menu being curated especially for Cece’s. Cece’s eclectic offering of experiences will each be special, whether you’re coming in to enjoy our main interior dining space, enjoy hand crafted pastas and pizzas with the family in Cece’s Kitchen, or dine al fresco in the open-air courtyard.”
JOIN OUR TEAM: Cece’s Roland Park is currently hiring 100 team members for a variety of front and back of house positions including Assistant General Managers, Dining Managers, Sales Builders, Sous Chefs, Servers, Cocktail Servers, Hosts, Lead Hosts, Food Runners, Bussers, Bartenders, Barbacks, Line Cooks, Pastry Cooks, Butchers, Prep Cooks and Dishwashers. Learn more here or by visiting the Hiring Suite located within Cross Keys at 84 Village Square, Baltimore, MD 21210, adjacent to Williams Sonoma. The Hiring Suite is now open weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10am – 4pm or by appointment on Monday and Friday. Contact Eric Oppel at eric@cecesrolandpark.com for all front of house inquiries and Nick Sharpe at nsharpe@cecesrolandpark.com for all back of house inquiries.
Cece’s will be operated by Live! Hospitality & Entertainment, one of the largest and most successful developers and operators of restaurant and entertainment concepts in the United States and a recognized leader in the food, beverage and entertainment industries. Interested candidates can expect a unique work environment with competitive wages, flexible schedules, meal discounts, team referral bonuses and exceptional career growth opportunities.
PRIVATE EVENT INQUIRIES: Cece’s Roland Park, which features 7,000 square feet of indoor space and a 3,500-square-foot open-air courtyard, will offer the perfect venue for private events and special occasions. From happy hours to cocktail parties, galas, banquets, and receptions, Cece’s can accommodate guest counts up to 400 people. For more information and to book your event, contact Rachel Foster at rfoster@livehospitality.com.
Follow us on Instagram and Facebook at @CecesRolandPark to stay up-to-date on new announcements. For more information, including hours of operation, please visit www.CecesRolandPark.com. Reservations are now open and encouraged on OpenTable.
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About the Village of Cross Keys
Cross Keys was originally developed in 1965 by Jim Rouse, the visionary founder of The Rouse Company. The property was acquired by Baltimore-based Caves Valley Partners in 2020 and has been comprehensively redeveloped, including a complete renovation of Village Square and the addition of two new retail buildings. The fully completed development will include the addition of nearly 350 apartments, as well as an additional office building. For more information, visit www.crosskeysbaltimore.com.
About The Cordish Companies
The Cordish Companies’ origins date back to 1910 and encompass four generations of privately-held, family ownership. During the past ten decades, The Cordish Companies has grown into a global leader in Gaming; Commercial Real Estate; Entertainment Districts; Sports-Anchored Developments; Hotels; Residential Properties; Restaurants; Coworking Spaces; and Private Equity. One of the largest and most respected developers in the world, The Cordish Companies has been awarded an unprecedented seven Urban Land Institute Awards for Excellence for public-private developments that are of unique significance to the cities in which they are located. The Cordish Companies has developed and operates highly acclaimed dining, entertainment and hospitality destinations throughout the United States, many falling under The Cordish Companies’ Live! Brand, highly regarded as one of the premier entertainment brands in the country. Welcoming over 55 million visitors per year, these developments are among the highest profile dining, entertainment, gaming, hotel and sports-anchored destinations in the country. Over the generations, The Cordish Companies has remained true to the family’s core values of quality, entrepreneurial spirit, long-term personal relationships, and integrity. As a testimony to the long-term vision of its family leadership, The Cordish Companies still owns and manages virtually every business it has created. For more information visit www.cordish.com or follow us on Twitter.
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About Live! Hospitality & Entertainment
Live! Hospitality & Entertainment is one of the largest and most successful developers and operators of restaurant and entertainment concepts in the United States. Recognized as a leader in the food, beverage and entertainment industries, Live! Hospitality & Entertainment has created and developed multiple award-winning concepts including growth brands Sports & Social and PBR Cowboy Bar, branded concepts such as NBC Sports Arena and Budweiser Brew House, concert and special event venues such as Arlington Backyard and The Hall, and in partnership with premier chefs and celebrities like Guy Fieri and Troy Aikman. Its portfolio of over 100 concepts can be found at the front door of professional sports stadiums and arenas, high profile entertainment districts, and world-class casino resorts around the country. Live! Hospitality & Entertainment is a division of The Cordish Companies, one of the oldest and largest real estate development companies in the country now in its fourth generation of privately held family ownership. For more information and to join the team, please visit www.visitlive.com.
Media Contacts:
Cari Furman
The Cordish Companies
330-807-4079
Mitchell Brown
Mitchell Brown Consulting/Village of Cross Keys
443-519-8856
