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Cavalli Opens in Annapolis, Navy hires new Athletic Director, Get ready for hurricane season. . .

Naptown Scoop
June 06, 2025

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Good morning, Annapolis. Mark your calendars for July 10. This is not a drill. It’s not one of those things your cousin “read somewhere” but can’t find the link. It’s real.

We’re talking seismic cultural shift. An announcement so monumental, we considered hiring a skywriter to do it so all of Annapolis could see. In the end though, we decided to just write it here.

McDonald’s is bringing back the Snack Wrap.

In today’s Naptown Scoop:

Cavalli Opens in Annapolis
Navy hires new Athletic Director
Get ready for hurricane season

Let’s get to it.

— Lauren Burke Meyer, Dylan Roche, Duffy Perkins, & Ryan Sneddon

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THE DIGEST

The biggest stories we covered this week

⚽ The Annapolis Blues men and women each won their first games at home and set their respective league attendance records on the same night. Both teams are playing in a brand new league this year – the men because they moved up to USL League 2; the women because the team’s brand new.

⛵ The NYT wrote a piece entitled 36 Hours in Annapolis that put our little town on the national stage.

💸 Anne Arundel County’s next County Executive will get a 27% pay raise. The current salary is $142k annually; the new one is $180k.

Most clicked stories of the week 🏆

Monday: Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse 150th Anniversary 📆
Tuesday: NYT spends 36 hours in Annapolis ⏱️ ⚓️
Wednesday: 36 hours in Annapolis poll ⏱️⚓️
Thursday: Coming soon to a front stoop near you: Porchfest Annapolis 🎶

Get ready for hurricane season 🌧️

Most times, being above average is good. But an above average hurricane season? Not one of them. NOAA says hurricane season (which started this week and goes through the end of November) is looking above average

They’re forecasting 13–19 named tropical storms, of which 6–10 could become hurricanes and 3–5 could become major hurricanes.

That means trouble — flooding, high winds, power outages, and other risks. Here's what Kevin Simmons, director of Annapolis Office of Emergency Management, recommends:

✅ Have a family emergency & communication plan.
✅ Build a supply kit with everything you need for an evacuation.
✅ Keep critical documents updated and in a safe place.
✅ Have cash on hand.
✅ Stock up on emergency supplies, including flashlights (with batteries), nonperishable food, and first aid.
✅ Don’t forget about your pets!
✅ Sign up for Alert Annapolis to get emergency notifications via text, call, or email.

Get details and more tips from the City of Annapolis.

St. John’s bids farewell to Nora Demleitner 🏫

It took a lot of people by surprise to hear Nora Demleitner announce she’s leaving St. John’s College. Only three years ago, she stepped into the role of collegewide president (St. John’s has campuses in Maryland and New Mexico) and president of the Annapolis campus. Since 2022, she’s headed numerous initiatives to improve student life and studies. For the broader Annapolis community, Nora has been a significant force by overseeing improvements to the Mitchell Art Museum and Mellon Hall, and forming stronger partnerships with local schools, nonprofits, politicians, and the Naval Academy. She’ll leave St. John’s at the end of this school year. J. Walter Sterling, president of the Santa Fe campus, will step into the role of collegewide president and Suzy Paalman, dean of Annapolis campus, will be Annapolis’ campus president.

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Paint Annapolis is coming to a close this weekend with a collector’s reception tonight.

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LOCAL BUSINESS

Foodie Friday: New(ish) Brunch Spots 🧇🍳🥓

It’s Lauren, but you can call me “brunch dreamer” because I live for mimosas and Eggs Benedict but rarely get to indulge. Well, last weekend, my family tried First Watch at Riva Festival. Aside from still mourning the old Chili’s, it was a tasty experience. Publisher’s note: I second mourning Chili’s. Those chips are to die for.

The portions were big and the prices were reasonable. My Avocado Toast was so fresh and light. And before you say “health nut,” I sampled all three of my kids’ meals and loved their waffles, eggs, bacon, and French Toast.

With First Watch on my radar, I wondered what other brunch spots opened without my noticing. The Lodge Pasadena opened this year and is drawing rave reviews for a “delicious Sunday brunch.” With a Country Fried Chicken and Waffle Station and Farm Fresh Egg Station, it’s easy to see why.

Tuscan Prime 🤝 Cavalli 🇮🇹

Benvenuto to Cavalli Annapolis — now open at Annapolis Town Center in what used to be Tuscan Prime. Indulge in Italian dining with handmade pastas, fresh seafood, premium steaks, and a curated wine list. Recipes are rooted in tradition and reimagined with modern flair, served in a refined, welcoming setting. From timeless flavors to unforgettable service, Cavalli offers a taste of Italy worth savoring — brought to you by some powerhouse local restaurateurs whose work we know and love:

Ivano Scotto of St. Michaels’ Limoncello and Stevensville’s Amalfi Coast
Arturo Ottaviano of Osteria 177
Jamie Kujawski of Yellowfin
Brian Hovermale and Lino DiMeo of Carpaccio

Cavalli is open for lunch Friday & Saturday, Sunday brunch, and dinner daily. 🍝

Nothing in this section is sponsored. They're just the things you need to know. I'll always let you know when something's sponsored.

Play Oakmont. Watch the U.S. Open. Win Prizes.

The U.S. Open is headed to Oakmont Country Club—one of golf’s toughest tests—and you can play the same course right now at X-Golf Annapolis.

Join our Oakmont Tournament, running now through June 15, and experience the legendary course just like the pros. Watch the U.S. Open live on our TVs (June 12–15) while taking your own shot at Oakmont.

🏌️ Play as many times as you want to try for your best score
💸 No entry fee—just book and play as usual
📺 Live U.S. Open coverage on all TVs
🏆 Prize for the best score
🎉 Random prize drawn from anyone who posts a score—everyone has a chance to win
🍻 Food & drink specials during the U.S. Open

To enter: Just let the front desk know when your round is finished—we’ll check your score (and confirm no mulligans were used). You’ll be automatically entered into the contest!

Ready to test your game at Oakmont? Come tee it up now.

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

What we’re up to this weekend

FRIDAY

Let’s Go Music Festival So many good bands are playing at this festival, it’s hard to decide which graphic tee to wear. Also on Saturday @ Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds.

SATURDAY

Summer Kickoff at Wildberry Farm Go early for outdoor yoga, goodie bags, and the shortest line at the incredible food truck. Wildberry Market is one of our favorite parts of summer. 9 AM @ 1047 St Stephens Church Road in Crownsville.

Secret Garden Tour We’ll get our steps in while wandering into some of the most fabulous private gardens in Annapolis. Wear comfortable shoes. Also on Sunday.

Truxtun Park Skate Park grand opening It’s the official ribbon cutting for the skate park that is going to bring so much joy to those of us who still have knee cartilage. Food, music, and fun for the whole family. Free. 11 AM @ 300 Truxtun Park Road in Annapolis.

Annapolis Blues Doubleheader First the women, and then the men square off in what is quickly becoming the official pasttime of Annapolitans: spectating the Blues games. Stick around during halftime for a performance by the 120-person hip hop crew of Outlet Dance Complex. 5 PM women, 7:30 PM men @ Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.

Naptown Philharmonic Season Finale Enjoy a family-friendly concert of music chosen to celebrate the All-American game of baseball. 7:30 PM @ Maryland Hall. $25.

Annapolis Pickleball Club Summer Solstice 😎

Sun’s out, paddles out. To mark the summer solstice, Annapolis Pickleball Club is hosting a day of open play, Italian ice, and light snacks. While June 20 is technically the first day of summer, the real rally is June 21 at Truxton Park (273 Hilltop Lane) from 10 AM to 1 PM. Today’s astronomy lesson: the summer solstice can fall on June 20–22 because Earth's orbit isn't quite in sync with our calendar. The astronomical year is 365.25 days long, so the solstice shifts by about six hours each year. Register now. Drop-ins welcome. BYO chair — and prepare to have a smashing good time!

Nothing in this section is sponsored. They're just the things you need to know. I'll always let you know when something's sponsored.

WEATHER

Friday

81 🌡️ 68 | 🌤️ | 24% | SSE 14 mph (8 knots)

Saturday

79 🌡️ 67 | 🌦️ | 35% | 💨 WSW 8 mph (7 knots)

Sunday

74 🌡️ 66 | 🌧️ | 50% | 💨 E 7 mph (6 knots)

💧🌡️ Water temperature = 80ºF
Temperature readings taken from the mouth of the Severn River the night before publication

LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

NAVY SPORTS

Navy hires new Athletic Director

Michael Kelly has been named the new President of the USNA Athletic Association and Director of Athletics for the Academy. Kelly comes to Annapolis via the University of South Florida, where he was VP of Athletics for seven years. In Tampa, he nearly doubled his department’s budget, expanded varsity sports offerings, celebrated 21 American Athletic Conference team championships, two divisional titles, two NCAA Championships, and much more. We can’t wait to see what he does with the Midshipmen - especially because it was announced yesterday that Navy will open the 2029 football season with a game against Ohio State. We have four years to get ourselves ready - let’s get ‘er done, Mr. Kelly.

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🍦 Brunch Dreams & Mimosas

Cavalli Opens in Annapolis, Navy hires new Athletic Director, Get ready for hurricane season. . .

TOGETHER WITH

SPONSORED BY YOGA FACTORY

Three Studios. 150+ Classes. We love having you here.

THE DIGEST

The biggest stories we covered this week

Most clicked stories of the week 🏆

Get ready for hurricane season 🌧️

St. John’s bids farewell to Nora Demleitner 🏫

@NAPTOWNSCOOP

LOCAL BUSINESS

Foodie Friday: New(ish) Brunch Spots 🧇🍳🥓

Tuscan Prime 🤝 Cavalli 🇮🇹

SPONSORED BY X-GOLF ANNAPOLIS

Play Oakmont. Watch the U.S. Open. Win Prizes.

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

What we’re up to this weekend

Annapolis Pickleball Club Summer Solstice 😎

WEATHER

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

NAVY SPORTS

Navy hires new Athletic Director

THANKS!