If you swung by The Local on The Avenue in White Marsh on June 12 looking for a farm-to-table dinner, you were met with something a lot less appetizing: a locked door and a closure notice. The sudden shutdown caught neighbors and regulars off guard, especially those who had folded the spot into their weekly routine since it opened.
According to court records cited by the Baltimore Business Journal, the landlord moved to evict the tenant after the White Marsh location racked up more than $111,000 in unpaid rent. That process ended with the restaurant being locked out of the space on June 12.
Owner Says White Marsh Was Under Separate Management
Executive chef Zack Trabbold, who runs the Fallston flagship and other concepts under Evolved Hospitality Group, quickly tried to draw a line between his operations and the closed outpost. In a statement, he said his organization had not managed the White Marsh site for about a year.
How The White Marsh Spot Came To Be
The Local on The Avenue moved into the space in 2023, taking over the former Wayward Smokehouse. The White Marsh outpost was part of a push to bring more chef-driven concepts to The Avenue at White Marsh. At the time, local coverage chronicled the expansion plans and grand opening when the new location launched.
Turnover At The Avenue
The Avenue at White Marsh has not exactly been known for long-term restaurant stability. Neighborhood outlets have tracked a steady churn of tenants there, including multiple restaurant closures in recent years. The swift shuttering of The Local’s White Marsh location fit that pattern, and local reporting and community blogs quickly picked up the story, sharing Trabbold’s statement about the separate management structure. NottinghamMD also covered the closure.
What The Eviction Means
Evictions typically follow months of missed payments and lease disputes. Public records cited by the Baltimore Business Journal show that by the time the lockout happened, the White Marsh restaurant owed more than $111,000 in rent. Depending on the lease terms and any remaining defenses, the landlord may seek damages in court or move quickly to re-let the space, while creditors and vendors could pursue collection through legal channels.
Trabbold said his other Evolved Hospitality Group venues, including the Fallston Local and Natalie’s Seafood Kitchen, remain open while the White Marsh address stays dark under its separate management. No plans for the space have been announced, and community members say they will be watching closely for signs of a new tenant moving in.
