- 1113 S. Charles Street has a lot of tradition and history. In the early 1800's, the Muhly family came from Germany and opened a bakery. The Muhly's had the largest stove in the area, and began baking bread for the people in the community. The operation grew and grew, till it became a wholesale bakery. The building at 1113 S. Charles Street was used as their headquarters. In 1920, they opened a diner attached to the bakery. Muhley's diner thrived until 1990, when they sold to an outside interest. In 1997, Mother's took over, closing 6 months for renovations.Adding a full menu, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, specializing in seafood. Also, acquiring a liquor license they added a draft system, with 10 micro-brews including Mother's own brew, 30 wines, and a full service bar. The actual concept of Mother's began in 1989, when Dave Rather attended Mom's Ball at Mardi Gras.The atmosphere was just his style. He had to return to New Orleans, for Jazz Fest. The next year he took 40 people with him, he knew he had an idea with potential. That's when Dave started Mom's Social & Travel Club. The following year, he returned to Jazz Fest taking 100 people, from all over the world. He supplied hotel, transportation, tickets and a great time. He created something incredible, but he needed a home base! Thinking a bar would be a perfect home for the club, a search for a location began. Dave took the general manager position at Empty Pockets, in Locust Point, to network for available sites. He found some interesting locations in Caton, Federal Hill & Fells Point, but wanted to remain in his stomping grounds of Federal Hill.

In the meantime, Dave's brother Adam was planning his return to Baltimore. Adam was living and working as the Executive Chef at the Fish Trap, in St. Johns, U.S Virgin Islands. Where he trained under Chef Aaron who taught him the art of preparing fresh seafood. He rose to supervisor and managed the whole kitchen of the 4 star establishment. Even the beautiful island couldn't keep him from coming home to Maryland. Upon his return he took a job at Empty Pockets. In a 6-month period, he brought a remarkable boost to their restaurant clientele, by adding his special flavoring to their menu. Bringing about the idea, of adding a restaurant, to Dave's idea of a bar. Now with the brothers joining forces, the search for a location became more determined and focused. Finally they found the opportunity they had been searching for, right in Federal Hill. A diner that had been open since 1858, called Muhly's. A great space and location, needing major renovations, but the brothers were full of energy and fresh ideas. It was exactly what they were looking for. Dave and Adam signed a lease. Then they began the difficult task of obtaining a liquor license, to complete the puzzle. After many long meetings with politicians, neighborhood associations and the liquor board, they were awarded their license. Now that their dreams were a reality, they began renovations. After many long days and nights of hard work, the pay-off arrived. Holding an opening night party, to a sell-out crowd, New Years Eve 1997. Today, the beat goes on. Carrying old traditions, from back in the days of Muhly's, having fresh baked goods in the morning, with fast and friendly service. Starting new traditions, like Pop-Pop's homemade ice-cream, make your own Bloody Mary's and Chef Adam's daily specials. Mother's is constantly participating in and promoting special events, on and off their premises. There is always a good time to be had. People continue to return, enjoying the food, atmosphere and to see all of their friends at .... "a place you can feel at home."