Author: Michelle Katz

Michelle Katz has lived in MoCo for most of her life– she was born and raised in the Gaithersburg area and now lives in Rockville. ⁣
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She is currently a high school art teacher in MCPS. In addition to teaching and working at the MoCoShow, Michelle also runs a local instagram account, @pike.and.rozay, where she features food photography from restaurants in Pike & Rose and the surrounding area. ⁣
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She is passionate about supporting local businesses and enjoys the opportunity to help keep everyone in the MoCo community informed.

Damascus

Two Story Chimney Ciderworks Plans to Open Tasting Room in August

By Michelle Katz

Two Story Chimney Ciderworks Plans to Open Tasting Room in August

You might have seen cider from Two Story Chimney at the Silver Spring, Bethesda, or Olney farmers markets– they’ve been making and selling their cider since 2019. Although a specific date has not been confirmed yet, they shared with us that they are planning to open a tasting room this August. The tasting room will be in the Agricultural Reserve between Damascus and Laytonsville. 

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MoCo History

Belward Farm to Become Johns Hopkins Medical Office & Surgery Center

By Michelle Katz

Belward Farm to Become Johns Hopkins Medical Office & Surgery Center

For a long time, there was a debate over what should happen with the Belward Farm property, located at the intersection of Muddy Branch and Darnestown Road.  It appears that we finally have an answer.  Recently, development application signs labeled “Johns Hopkins Medical Office & Surgery Center” were placed along the edges of the Belward Farm property. 

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North Bethesda

The Top 10 North Bethesda/Rockville Restaurants According to Our Writer @Pike.and.rozay

By Michelle Katz

The Top 10 North Bethesda/Rockville Restaurants According to Our Writer @Pike.and.rozay

While there may be some debate over what to call the area surrounding Pike & Rose, our writer pike.and.rozay feels that there is no debate over which are her favorite restaurants in that area! 

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Beyond MoCo

Want to Eat a Cicada? Some DMV Area Spots Are Giving You That Option! 

By Michelle Katz

Want to Eat a Cicada? Some DMV Area Spots Are Giving You That Option! 

You may have seen (and heard) the Brood X cicadas that recently emerged.   Cicadas are edible, and some local businesses have decided to offer items containing cicadas or cicada-themed goodies. 

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Bethesda

Shouk, A Kosher Street Food Restaurant, Will Open Two MoCo Locations This Fall

By Michelle Katz

Shouk, A Kosher Street Food Restaurant, Will Open Two MoCo Locations This Fall

Today, Shouk announced that they would be opening two new locations this fall– one in Westwood Shopping Center in Bethesda, and another in Rockville’s Montrose Shopping Center.

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