Belvedere Square

I was sad to see that Sweet Papaya was closing and even sadder to see a Subway was moving into the spot. Belvedere Square is one of my favorite spots but it hasn't fully recovered since losing Bratt Decor, Lilac Bijoux, and maybe even Raw Sugar. I'm not knocking Subway—it just doesn't seem like the right place for it to pop up. There are still so many strong stores at Belvedere—Simply Noted, Nouveau Contemporary Goods, The House Downtown,  Cloud 9—maybe once the economy is officially recovered some new shops will pop up. (And while I'm talking about Belvedere Square—how about some Atwater's love in Southeast Baltimore?) —JED