“The Eater 38 offers a selection of defining culinary destinations that showcase the diversity of D.C. (and its many suburbs).” While there are many wonderful restaurants here in Montgomery County, just two made Eater DC’s list of “38 Essential Restaurants (videos of both available below).
Caruso’s Grocery (Pike & Rose): Caruso’s Grocery opened its Pike & Rose location in December (first location is in DC). The restaurant is located at 11820 Trade St. in the dining room space that was home to Owen’s Ordinary and currently home to the recently rebranded Owen’s Tavern and Beer Garden. According to its website, “Caruso’s Grocery is modeled after the classic, Italian-American ‘red sauce joint. You know the one: red banquettes, a killer chicken Parm, Sinatra pouring through the speakers. If you’re looking for modern interpretations of a chef’s take on the classics, you won’t find them here. Caruso’s Grocery will be home to traditional Italian-American fare focused on execution and high quality ingredients – menu items include Chicken Parmesan, Penne alla Vodka, Mozzarella en Carozza, Sole Francaise, Garlic Bread with Four Cheese Sauce, and more old school hits. A joint venture from Neighborhood Restaurant Group and Partner Matthew Adler.”
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J. Hollinger’s Waterman’s Chophouse (Silver Spring): J. Hollinger’s recently celebrated its 1st anniversary. It’s located in the Lee Plaza building at 8601 Georgia Avenue, in the space that was previously home to Ray’s the Classics (later known as just the Classics) from 1998 until 2018. Executive Chef, and Olney native, Mike Ellis was most recently the executive chef at Charlie Palmer Steak in DC. He helped open the restaurant as a sous chef under Bryan Voltaggio and came back in 2016 as executive chef after earning a Michelin star at Charlie Palmer’s Dry Creek Kitchen in Sonoma County.
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Featured photo shows the Veal Francaise from Caruso’s Grocery
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