It’s kitschy but cool— Aloha Tokyo in Locust Point will remind you of Trader Vic’s (if you remember that old jewel in the basement of The Plaza hotel in New York). Lots of bamboo and floating paper lanterns provide an exotic backdrop for Japanese cuisine, sushi and sake (30 kinds!). (1120 Fort Ave., 410-685-0545) … >>Look for the restaurant space in Green Spring Station (most recently Longo’s) to reopen in the spring. The new owners have settled on the name Tark’s Grill, and promise a full-scale renovation of the interiors. Expect an upscale-casual feel and menu. … >>Everyone’s favorite Roland Park coffee shop, The Evergreen, has changed hands. Owner Glen Breining has sold it to concentrate on his other shop, Common Ground, on 36th Street, and his catering business. … >>The Admiral’s Cup, the Fells Point dive bar/institution has closed. Signs on the windows state that all the bar’s contents are for sale. What happened?
