Bateman's Celebrates A Quarter Century
Twenty-five years after the first restaurant opened its doors, former Cub Hill resident and restaurateur Bill Bateman speaks about wings, success and fame.
The year was 1987 and the Cub Hill Inn, just across the street from the intersection of Cub Hill and Harford Roads, was going under. Unfortunate news for its operator, but what would turn out to be an awesome opportunity for then Cub Hill resident Bill Bateman. Twenty-five years later and Bateman is something of a Baltimore icon—he's the face of 17 successful restaurants in towns from Bel Air to Severna Park. Who is Bill Bateman? Though you might be tempted to respond "who gives a ...", the answer is actually "Baltimore". The slogan, once printed on a pack of matches at Bateman's first restaurant, has become something of a legend. So too has the man himself. Bateman got his start booking bands for Club Venus. For years he worked to bring …
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3:39 pm on Monday, October 1, 2012
I wish Mr. Bateman was there the night we were treated like common beggers by our waitress. We used to visit the North Plaza location 2-3 times a week, but after that horrible experience, we'll be spending our money at a different restaurant. It was absolutely the WORST we've ever been treated. more ›