Nick "Mr. 8 That" Sevilla, Author at The MoCo Show

Flavor Hive Continues to Expand Their Reach, Open Two New Locations in D.C. and Maryland

Published September 14, 2026 at 9:00AM

Since early 2024, co-founders Shihan Chowdhury and Amgd Gende knew they had something special to bring to the people. When they launched Flavor Hive as a food truck in Alexandria, VA, it immediately gained viral attention for their “walking taco” chip bag concept; $10, any size bag, and they will load up the ingredients to the point where that chip bag could feed a small family. These days, you see many small and large businesses adding a similar item to their menus, hoping to capture the same magic that Flavor Hive did when they started out.

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This Northern Virginia Bagel Shop Is Mixing Chinese and Dominican Flavors Into Its Breakfast and Lunch Menus

By Nick "Mr. 8 That" Sevilla

Published August 24, 2026 at 5:12PM

When one thinks of bagels, I’d be willing to bet that the flavor profiles of Chinese and Dominican cuisine don’t come to mind. But tucked away in Vienna, VA is a small cafe called Bagel Street.

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Shaq Brought his Fast-Casual Chicken Franchise to Maryland

By Nick "Mr. 8 That" Sevilla

Published August 20, 2026 at 9:54AM

There are two things in the culinary world that seemingly never stop coming; celebrity-backed restaurant concepts, and new chicken restaurants. So when a brand new business, found by Shaquille O’Neal himself, opened up their first standalone location in Maryland, I knew I had to go check it out. Shaq’s concept, Big Chicken, is a fast-casual spot that serves up chicken in multiple ways, alongside classic comfort food sides and a vibrant and bold display that could have only been thought of by Shaq himself.

I decided I had to make the drive out to the Waugh Chapel Towne Centre in Gambrills, MD to check out the space, check out the food, and see if it could live up to the Shaq-sized hype. I rate every restaurant using two simple categories: price and taste, each scored on a scale of 1-5. Add the two scores together, and if a restaurant reaches a total of 8 or higher, it officially “8 that.”

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Maryland Restaurant’s Sushi Tacos Go Viral

By Nick "Mr. 8 That" Sevilla

Published July 31, 2026 at 6:00AM

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One of the Best Barbeque Options in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia

By Nick "Mr. 8 That" Sevilla

Published July 29, 2026 at 1:53PM

This spot is one of the Top BBQ spots outside of Texas. And that’s not coming from me, that’s coming from Texas Monthly, an authority on all things barbeque.

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This Build-Your-Own Bowl Restaurant in Maryland is Putting Caribbean Flavors and Black Heritage in Every Bite

By Nick "Mr. 8 That" Sevilla

Published July 27, 2026 at 7:27PM

Many people have their favorite “build-your-own” bowl restaurant that they love; Chipotle, Cava, Honeygrow, Bibibop and many more. These build your own bowl restaurants span a wide variety of different cultures and cuisines, but one that you don’t see get a ton of representation is Caribbean/West African. Spiced Black in Upper Marlboro, MD is changing that with salads and bowls that take inspiration from southern soul food, Caribbean ingredients and West African flavors.

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Maryland-Based Philly Cheesesteak Franchise is Slowly Growing With Third Location

By Nick "Mr. 8 That" Sevilla

Published April 8, 2026 at 9:45AM

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When they first landed in Catonsville, this food trailer took of due to their incredible cheesesteaks and Philly flare. Now, the 5th & Steaks empire is expanding, with their third location based in College Park, MD.

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One of the Top Smashburgers in Maryland is Parked in Front of a Fire Station

By Nick "Mr. 8 That" Sevilla

Published April 5, 2026 at 8:54PM

Everyone has their favorite smash burger, the one that they claim is better than the rest. With so many places serving them, it can be hard to tell the difference from one to another. But if you haven’t tried the smash burgers from Smash Akhs, you need to have it go head to head against your favorite. This food truck that is primarily stationed outside the Glenn Dale Fire Association in Glenn Dale, MD (11900 Glenn Dale Blvd) is serving up one of the best in the greater Maryland area.

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This Unique Indian Market and Restaurant in Maryland Is Drawing Crowds from Across the State

By Nick "Mr. 8 That" Sevilla

Published April 3, 2026 at 8:20AM

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A new food destination near Frederick is doing something that you don’t see everyday. They’re combining a full Indian grocery market with a sit-down restaurant all under one roof. That’s exactly what you’ll find at Desi District, a recently opened concept on Buckeystown Pike in Frederick, MD. The large building is quickly becoming a go-to spot for both authentic Indian cuisine and hard to find specialty ingredients.

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People are Setting Their Alarms for this Maryland Craft Ice Cream; It’s Gone in 30 Minutes

By Nick "Mr. 8 That" Sevilla

Published February 22, 2026 at 4:42PM

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Whether it’s in the middle of winter, or on a hot summer day, there’s something extra satisfying about a great scoop of Ice Cream. But this ice cream, you can only get your hands on once every couple weeks. And as soon as it drops, it’s usually gone within 30 minutes. Good Karma Creamery is delivering craft ice cream with exclusive drops because one you’ve tried it, you’re for sure coming back for another pint.

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The Maryland Food Truck That Cracked Yelp’s Top 100 Places to Eat in the U.S.

By Nick "Mr. 8 That" Sevilla

Published February 18, 2026 at 8:03AM

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While some will argue that Columbia, MD technically isn’t part of the DMV, this food truck taqueria is putting it’s money where it’s mouth is and serving up some of the best birria in the area. DMV Taqueria is in Yelp’s Top 100 places to eat in the US, and it’s there for a good reason. Their staple is the halal birria, but they serve other Mexican and Puerto Rican inspired plates.

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