In this article we take a look at five upcoming restaurants that have created the most buzz on our website and associated social media accounts within the last couple of months. Today we’re going to highlight the five (in alphabetical order) that have generated the most buzz in the last few months in terms of views, likes, and shares:
AH’HAAN (Gaithersburg): The upcoming full-service Thai restaurant in Gaithersburg, by the same team behind the beloved Bangkok Garden, has set its grand opening date for Sunday, August 17th. The restaurant, located at 237 Kentlands Blvd., is taking over the space formerly occupied by Good Fortune Cafe. More here.
bartaco (Pike & Rose): Back in January we let you know that bartaco signed on to open its first Maryland location at 11886 Grand Park Ave. in North Bethesda’s Pike & Rose. After little more than half a year later, there is some movement as construction prepares to begin and a hearing for the restaurant’s liquor license is scheduled for later in the month. More here.
California Fish Grill (Rockville): Last November, we reported that California Fish Grill, a chain with approximately 50 restaurants in California and Arizona, signed on for its first Maryland location at 12238 Rockville Pike in Rockville’s Towne Plaza. We recently let you know that the restaurant is aiming for a fall opening and now we know that a $650K permit was approved for interior construction of the restaurant. More here.
Marathon Deli (Kensington): Back in June 2023, we let you know that Marathon Deli signed on to open a new location at the upcoming Crossroads at Kensington shopping center on the corner of Connecticut Avenue and Plyers Mill Rd. The restaurant has received its permit to begin interior construction and could be ready to open later this year. More here.
Olney Ale House (Olney): Back in March 2023 we let you know that the 100-year old building that is home to the Olney Ale House was sold to Two Sibs LLC, led by Selim Kantar, for $1.45 million. More than two years later, restaurant management tells us that the hope is to open by the end of the summer. More here.
