A franchise unit of the Memphis-based chain  Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken is coming to Greenbelt. It will be located at 5810 Greenbelt Road, currently the dine space of  Siri's Chef's Secret Thai restaurant. 

Now, let's be clear. This is not your ordinary fast-food variety dine spot. This is Gus's, a Tennessee icon, lauded for serving what may be the best fried chicken in the country. Gus's was recently voted #1 "Best in Memphis".  What sets Gus's apart is tender and extra juicy chicken in a unique spiced batter. The batter recipe was created by founder "Gus" Bonner and has been a family secret since 1953.

As for atmosphere, its unpretentious, with a family "picnic" vibe. The menu covers southern favorites and expect brew (and possibly wine) to match. 

This will be the first Gus's to land in the DMV-B'more metroplex. No details as yet on when the transition may begin, so we'll keep you posted.

PGC is SportsCapitalUSA. So, its befitting that next month we'll  be the epicenter of professional baseball.

B'ball's movers-n-shakers will descend on National Harbor for the 2016 Baseball Winter Meetings  at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, December 4-8.

The Baseball Winter Meetings is the annual convention for members of The National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues, Inc. (aka Minor League Baseball), Major League Baseball and their affiliated parties.  Representatives of all 30 MLB teams, in addition to their 160 minor league baseball affiliates, will convene to discuss league biz and conduct off-season trades and transactions.

Over 3k participants are expected including league execs, team owners, general managers, team scouts, field managers, international baseball reps, player agents, and other professions with a b'ball angle. In addition, there will be worldwide coverage with over 500 press passes utilized by regional, national, and international media including MLB Network, ESPN, FoxSports, and NBCSN, to name a few.

MLB Trade Show will feature over 275 vendors, baseball equipment, services, promotional products, and such. The  PBEO Job Fair offers a variety of positions in Major League Baseball, Minor League Baseball, and associated fields. Meet with representatives from professional teams and interview on-site.

ON A RELATED NOTE: PGC's own Bowie Baysox, 2015 Eastern League Champions & AA Affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, have been nominated for the Charles K. Murphy Patriot Award. It is presented to a club for outstanding support of and engagement with the United States Armed Forces and veterans, both at the ballpark and in the community.  An overall winner will be selected from among the nominees by Minor League Baseball and honored at the 2016 Baseball Winter Meetings.

Speaking of the Bowie Baysox... In a progressive play, the team - in cooperation with their stadium's owner, the Maryland National Captial Park & Planning Commission (MNCPPC), is shopping the nameplate for Prince George's Stadium.

In what will probably be a 10-year naming rights deal, the influx of revenue will aid in continuing maintenance and improvements at the stadium. The team's hopeful that a naming rights partner will be in place by the start of the 2017 season. The first home game of 2017 is April 17.

   

"We believe this is a great opportunity to form a partnership that will encourage economic growth and community development in the region," said Baysox President Ken Young. "This investment partnership will be crucial to our future here in central Maryland. Our hope is to join with another established brand with an area presence to help achieve mutually beneficial goals."

Located in Bowie, just off Route 301 & 50, Prince George's Stadium has been home to the Baysox for 24 years. During the 2015 season, it welcomed its 7 millionth fan. The baseball s tadium seats 10k and is adaptable to virtually any event. In addition to baseball, the venue has hosted events such as concerts, car shows, pro wrestling, boxing, celebrity and All-Star softball and lacrosse games. 

No need to wait until December for grand holiday cheer. The festivities begin later this month in Prince George's. Get a jump on holidays with these wonderful events: 

Wildlife Holiday Bazaar, at National Wildlife Visitor Center/Patuxent Research Refuge, Nov 5. 

Sip, Snack & Shop: A Holiday Shopping Extravaganza, at Romano Winery & Winery, Nov 6.