Kareem’s Lebanese Kitchen at RIO Lakefront is taking another key step toward opening, with the restaurant scheduled to appear before the Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services Board for a liquor license hearing on Thursday, May 21.
The restaurant is planned for the former Bach to Rock space at 212 Boardwalk Place in Gaithersburg. Kareem’s Lebanese Kitchen first opened in Naples, Florida in 2018 and has built a reputation for authentic Lebanese cuisine, earning strong customer reviews online. The menu features traditional Beiruti dishes including shawarma, mezze, and a variety of Mediterranean specialties.
The restaurant is led by Chef Rachid Eido, a third-generation culinary artisan whose family has prepared Lebanese recipes since the 1940s. His culinary experience includes work with InterContinental Hotels, the Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore, and Lebanese Taverna.
An official opening date for the Gaithersburg location has not yet been announced.
