Small-town charm meets big-city dining in Easton, Maryland.
Whats one benefit of living in a larger city?
Having a wide variety of top-notch eateries to choose from without having to travel far for them.
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In the 1800s, Marylands Eastern Shore was anchored by Easton.
It grew quickly and became the largest and most important town on the Eastern Shore.
Historical buildings were empty until the 1980s, when there was a push for transformation.
The exterior of Bluepoint.Credit:Scott Suchman
During the pandemic, Prager and his wife, now empty nesters, relocated here permanently.
In days past, Eastons downtown area was thriving.
Merchants filled every storefront and streets were bustling with life.
The interior of Bas Rouge includes ornate details that add an extra flair.Credit:Nicole Franzen
People chose to live here rather than in surrounding big cities.
There was a rich arts scene, and the economy was booming.
It was the punch in of town that Prager wanted to see alive again.
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Easton has great architecture and a rich history as a modern municipality, he says.
Prager began revitalization efforts in 2014, and now owns about 40% of commercial space in town.
But how did Bluepoint successfully revitalize asmall townand attract top talent from the bigger cities?
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Sourcing local talent and adding in the mass exodus from cities that followed the pandemic.
Our rapid growth and success have attracted professionals from many cities, he says.
Vintage champagnes are abundant, too, including a Dom Perignon from 2000 and Krug dAmbonnay from 1995.
Ice cream selections rotate and include gingerbread, lemon-curd oat milk, maple walnut, and black raspberry.
