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Restaurants

J. Hollinger’s Adds All-You-Can-Eat Sunday Brunch

By MCS Staff

J. Hollinger’s Waterman’s Chophouse in downtown Silver Spring (8606 Colesville Rd) is expanding on its popular Sunday brunch with a new all-you-can-eat buffet that begins this Sunday, July 23rd. The chef-driven chophouse and fresh seafood spot opened in 2022 from Montgomery County restaurateur and caterer Jerry Hollinger, also of The Daily Dish and the Dish & Dram. The restaurant was recently one of two Montgomery County restaurants to make Eater DC’s Essential 38 list.

The restaurant tells us it received an enthusiastic response to its Father’s Day brunch buffet, and wanted to follow up by kicking off a “lavish brunch buffet every Sunday with house made items like slow-roasted ribeye with fresh herbs and garlic, hot honey fried chicken, house cured gravlax, crab-stuffed deviled eggs, brioche French toast with local berries, frittata withlocal eggs, cherry tomatoes, basil, candy onions, and fontina, and many more options.”

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North Bethesda

Plan Approved For New Mixed-Use Development Containing Up To 500 Units and Over 100K SF of Retail Uses in Rockville

By MCS Staff

In May 2022 we let you know that Federal Realty proposed a plan to transform what they referred to as the underutilized site of the Federal Plaza West property located at 1776 E. Jefferson Street, North Bethesda, Maryland (many consider the area Rockville) into a “thriving mixed-use development containing up to 500 units, up to a total of 108,965 square feet of retail uses (103,965 square feet of existing to be retained, and up to 5,000 square feet new), a half-acre public open space, and street-scape improvements.” Last week, the Montgomery County Planning Board approved the plan.

The Property is currently known as Federal Plaza West, which includes approximately 135,446 square feet of retail, including the former location of a Planet Fitness gym, which will soon be the home of MoCo’s first DMV Iron Gym location, and other retailers located in a two/three story structure constructed along the Property’s shared property line with Lot 1. A Panera Bread pad site and associated surface parking is located in the southwest quadrant of the Property, according to project plans.

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Bethesda

Dog Haus Offering Free Hot Dogs Today (Wednesday, July 19) For National Hot Dog Day

By MCS Staff

Dog Haus Biergarten, which has three Montgomery County locations (Gaithersburg, Bethesda, and Silver Spring), is offering a free hot dog to those who text FREE DOG to 833.440.1110. “We can’t think of a better way to celebrate National Hot Dog Day than offering a free Haus Dog to all our fans,” says Dog Haus Co-Founder André Vener. “We have the best hot dogs and sausages in the business – the industry’s gold standard. We hope to get a Haus Dog into the hands of hot dog lovers far and wide as we celebrate our favorite day of the year!”

The restaurant recent announced that all three of its Montgomery County locations will be offering delivery service 24 hours a day, making it one of the only non-fast food restaurants offering 24-7 delivery service in the area.  Dog Haus’ virtual brands, including Bad Ass Breakfast Burritos, Plant B (All plant base food) Impossible Shop, Bad Mutha Cluka and Jail Bird (all chicken options), are also available 24-7.

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Kensington

Fake Speed Camera Removed From MoCo Neighborhood

By MCS Staff

On Monday we let you know of a NextDoor post depicting a fake speed camera that was built in a Kensington neighborhood on McComas Ave. The post has received over 170 comments and network news coverage, which has led to the removal of the speed camera. A neighbor stated, “the county sent someone to remove this but I intercepted them. If the builder would like their art back– contact me.” Another neighbor shared a picture of a flyer posted on a light pole with – picture of the structure and the words “RIP July 14, 2023 – July 17, 2023”.

The “speed camera” was filled with books and appeared to double as a version of a “Little Free Library”, a space that allows neighbors to take and drop off books for the community. The structure was discovered by Kensington resident Jake Meer just past his front yard. “Just returned from vacation to see a fake “speed cam” was erected in front of my house on McComas.” Meer wrote on NextDoor. “I’m a bit concerned about the liability factor: poorly made with glue gun and cheap plexiglass, storms/ wind blowing it over, library aspect distracting a driver, etc. THAT SAID, I totally get the utility factor, as people drive way too fast down McComas and it needs to be safer.”

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North Bethesda

La Table Du Chateau, A New French Breakfast and Brunch Spot, To Open Every Weekend at Pike & Rose

By MCS Staff

Mark your calendars for a new culinary experience as Chef Max Zelenkov, an entrepreneur who once navigated the challenges of adapting to a new culture, proudly announces the grand opening of La Table Du Chateau on Saturday, July 22, 2023 (weekends 8am-3pm). Situated inside of The Block at Pike and Rose (967 Rose Ave. North Bethesda), this breakfast and brunch destination invites guests to savor the delightful flavors of French cuisine, blended with a touch of home and a dash of international inspiration.

Chef Max Zelenkov’s journey began when he emigrated as a Ukrainian/Russian native to the United States and was raised and pursued his education in Montgomery County. MoCo, a melting pot of culture and tradition, was the perfect setting to foster Chef Max’s fascination with the world’s diverse culinary traditions.

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Gaithersburg

Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber Honors 39 Public Safety Officials its 29th Annual Public Safety Awards Ceremony

By MCS Staff

The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC) has hosted its 29th Annual Public Safety Awards Breakfast honoring men and women who provide public safety in the Upcounty. A total of 39 public safety officials from several jurisdictions were recognized and awarded a citation from the Maryland State Senate and Congressman David Trone.

The awards ceremony took place on Friday, June 14 at 7:30am at the Montgomery County Agricultural Center in Gaithersburg.The program with details on each award winner can be seen in the links above. A link to the photo album from the event is available here.

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Gaithersburg

Auntie Anne’s Items Now Available at New Auntie Anne’s/Cinnabon in Rio

By MCS Staff

Auntie Anne’s/Cinnabon combination restaurant opened last week at 220 Boardwalk Place in Rio, taking over the location that was recently home to Lilly Magilly’s– as the cupcakery is still preparing for a move to a new location. Until today, the restaurant had only Cinnabon products available. Auntie Anne’s pretzels have made their debut today as the new oven has arrived and employees are working towards stocking the display counter.

The two brands, popular for their presence in malls, are co-branding to open locations across the country. In recent years, Cinnabon left then returned to Montgomery Mall. There’s also an existing Cinnabon location in Wheaton Mall. Auntie Anne’s has locations at the outlets in Clarksburg, Ellsworth Place Mall, Montgomery Mall, and Wheaton Mall in MoCo.

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Crime

Former Montgomery County Councilmember Murdered in Arkansas

By MCS Staff

On July 10, 2023, Charles Pepper, 47 of Little Rock, was arrested and charged with Capital Murder in reference to a homicide that occurred on East 39th Street in Little Rock on the same date. The victim has been identified as Donell Peterman, 56, who is a former Montgomery County Councilmember.

Peterman was a Montgomery County Council member who was appointed in July, 2002 after Derick Berlage resigned in June of the same year to become head of the Department of Park and Planning. In a report by MoCo360, “In recent years, Peterman traveled regularly between Little Rock and Silver Spring. Peterman graduated from Morehouse College in 1989, then joined the U.S. Army. Then, he founded Joshua Group Ministries in 1996 in Takoma Park and served as senior pastor.”

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MCFRS

Rockville Volunteer Fire Department Responded to Rollover That Required Extrication on Monday Night

By MCS Staff

Per the Rockville Volunteer Fire Department (RVFD): Paramedic Engine 703 and Ambulance 703 were dispatched for the vehicle collision at Mannakee St and Wilson Ave in Rockville on Monday night, where the arriving units discovered a vehicle overturned with a patient trapped inside

Units requested the Rescue Squad & Advanced Life Support, bringing additional paramedics, firefighters and equipment to the scene. Rescue Squad 703 arrived shortly after and utilized a tie back set up with Paratech rescue struts to stabilize the vehicle. The rescue squad crew then proceeded to cut the windshield to access the victim and remove them from the vehicle. The extrication was completed under 10 minutes from fire department arrival on scene (video available below, per the RVFD).

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Bethesda

Guapo’s Bethesda Has Reopened After Temporarily Closing For Renovations

By MCS Staff

Popular local restaurant chain Guapo’s has just reopened its Bethesda location at 8130 Wisconsin Avenue after a brief closure for renovations. The restaurant announced that the Bethesda location is open again as of Tuesday, July 18th. Guapo’s has an additional Montgomery County location in Gaithersburg at Rio Lakefront.

Late owner Hector Rincón, originally from Colombia, opened the original Guapo’s in Tenleytown in DC in the early 90s. Per Guapo’s, the Rincon family arrived in Virginia in the late 1970’s. All four children graduated from Fairfax County schools and universities and continued to invest in their community. They believed that their businesses should provide opportunity and pride to demonstrate the dedication to their hometown and the metropolitan area. Now their children continue the same aspirations as their grandparents did when they arrived over 30 years ago.

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Gaithersburg

Gaithersburg Council Introduced to Proposed Ordinances That Would Include Marijuana in Same Restrictions Applied to Smoking

By MCS Staff

Proposed ordinances to amend Chapters 15A of the City Code to apply restrictions to the use of marijuana, including but not limited to the same restrictions that now apply to smoking, were introduced to the Gaithersburg Mayor and City Council at last night’s regular session. Per the City of Gaithersburg, this has become necessary since Maryland State voters in the 2022 elections approved the use of cannabis, including marijuana, in small amounts for more than medical purposes.

The proposed ordinance would amend Section 15A-1, establishing restrictions in City parks, by adding cannabis and marijuana to the definitions.  The proposal would also amend Sections 15A-7 to add cannabis and marijuana to current restrictions on tobacco and controlled substances to sell or distribute and package or transport with the intent to sell or distribute cannabis and marijuana, while Section 15A-8 also specifies that smoking and vaping of cannabis, unlike tobacco, is also prohibited.

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