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Update on Upcoming Andy’s Pizza Location in Bethesda

Published January 11, 2023 at 10:37AM

Andy’s Pizza, the 2021 winner of the International Pizza Challenge™, is coming to Montgomery County with an upcoming location at 4600 East West Highway– the former site of sandwich shop Booeymonger in Bethesda. According to a representative from Andy’s, the restaurant is “approximately six months away from opening.”

Andy’s Pizza currently has locations in Adams Morgan, NoMa, Navy Yard, and Shaw in DC, with an additional NoVa location at Tysons. Another upcoming location is planned for Old Town Alexandria. Owner Andy Brown, who grew up in Bethesda, stated that he had been looking in the area since his restaurant began expanding. According to Business Journal, “The Bethesda location will also have more space than average — its other locations run roughly 1,800 square feet — to accommodate larger parties.”

Five MoCo Restaurants Featured in the Washington Post’s List of ‘The D.C. area’s 10 best casual restaurants of 2022’

By MCS Staff

Published January 10, 2023 at 6:59PM

The Washington Post releases a yearly list of its “Top 10 Best Casual Restaurants” in the D.C. and half of the most recent list is comprised of five Montgomery County restaurants. Casual restaurants usually share some of the following characteristics: Customers are served at their table, food offerings are moderately priced, atmosphere is low-key, and decor is often unique and based on the type of food served As a general rule, casual dining restaurants fall between fine dining and fast-casual on the dining spectrum. Below we take a look at the five MoCo restaurants that have made the list:

10. Pupuseria Mama Emilia (785 Rockville Pike Suite H, Rockville, MD): Pupuseria Mama Emilia opened in the Ritchie Center in January 2022. The new restaurant took over the location was formerly home to Dokiya Ramen and Pho 95. Pupuseria Mama Emilia comes to you from the owners of Pupuseria La Familiar, which has locations in Beltsville, College Park, Falls Church (Virginia), and Wheaton in MoCo and boast of Mama Emilia’s family recipe. The menu at the existing restaurants consists of a variety of beverages, Pupusas, soups, and a multitude of Salvadoran dishes.

Olazzo in Bethesda to Close for One Week

By Patrick Herron

Published January 9, 2023 at 2:30PM

Olazzo at 7921 Norfolk Ave in Bethesda has announced it will be closed from January 9-15th. The restaurant posted the following message on their social media pages: “Thank You to Everyone Who Celebrated Your Holiday Season With Us!🤩 To Give Our Staff a Much Needed Rest and Make Some Upgrades to the Restaurant, Olazzo Will Be Closed Monday 1/9 through Sunday 1/15 Please Visit Our Sister Restaurants: Alatri Bros and Gringos & Mariachis🍝🍕🌮”

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Moco Show x Federalist Pig & Honeymoon Chicken Tasting This Thursday

By Patrick Herron

Published January 9, 2023 at 12:30PM | Updated January 9, 2023 at 2:37PM

About Federalist Pig:

Three-time Michelin Bib Gourmand Winner, Federalist Pig is on a mission to form a more perfect BBQ, bringing all the best flavors together. Our menu is a walk around the country — and the world. We’re paying homage to the American Southern traditions that first inspired us, and the global traditions that made us curious. From fan favorites, ribs, wings, brisket, and sausage to creative sandwiches to captivating sides, you can find our inspo du jour — international, national, or something in between — front and center on our menu. The best way to learn about us is to join us for a plate of BBQ.

Detectives From Special Investigations Unit are Asking For Public’s Assistance in Locating Missing 17-Year Old

By Patrick Herron

Published January 6, 2023 at 9:22PM | Updated January 10, 2023 at 11:09AM

Juarez is approximately 5-feet tall and weighs 120 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a black shirt, black jacket and purple pants. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Maybeli Juarez is asked to call the police non-emergency number at (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line) or the Special Victims Investigations Division at (240) 773-5400. Callers may remain anonymous.

Police Investigating Armed Carjacking in Bethesda

By Patrick Herron

Published January 6, 2023 at 5:29PM | Updated January 6, 2023 at 6:37PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division are investigating an armed carjacking that occurred on Thursday, January 5, 2023, in Bethesda. Detectives have released surveillance photos of the suspect’s vehicle and are asking for the public’s assistance. At approximately 12:11 a.m., 2nd District Officers responded to the area of Elm Street and Wisconsin Avenue for the report of an armed carjacking that just occurred.

The investigation by detectives has determined that an adult female victim was parking her 2018 burgundy Hyundai Tucson SUV at the location, when a dark colored SUV pulled up next to her vehicle and stopped. A suspect exited the passenger door of the vehicle and forced open the victim’s car door, lifting his shirt to reveal a handgun in his waistband. The victim exited and the suspect then entered the victim’s vehicle and drove away from the scene, following the dark colored SUV.

Two MoCo Giant Pharmacy Locations Now Offering On-Site Flu and Strep Throat Testing with Results in 10 Minutes

By MCS Staff

Published January 6, 2023 at 12:15PM

Giant Food, the regional grocery chain, recently announced that 14 Giant Pharmacy locations throughout Maryland and Virginia, including two Montgomery County locations, are now offering on-site testing for flu A and B strains and strep throat for individuals three years of age and older. Testing is administered by Giant’s certified in-store pharmacists or certified technicians and results will be received within 10 minutes. If further consultation is needed, Giant Pharmacy offers an optional telehealth visit with a healthcare provider through Physician 360 ($29.95 fee applies payable to Physician 360 with discount code “GIANT”) to receive a consultation and any needed prescriptions, without ever leaving the pharmacy.

Per Giant: “Giant Food is committed to helping our customers by being a one-stop solution for not just their food needs, but also as part of their whole wellness package. By offering these new testing services, we are enabling customers to get their results instantly, speak to a doctor, and receive their medicine without ever leaving a Giant Pharmacy,” said Paul Zvaleny, Director of Pharmacy Operations at Giant Food. “Our Giant Pharmacy team is committed to keeping our communities in good health and we continue to keep our flu and cold products stocked for customers during this time of year when seasonal illness is often at a high.”

Detectives Seek Assistance in Locating Missing 18-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published January 5, 2023 at 8:34AM

Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 2nd District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Michael Andrew Yau, a missing 18-year-old from Potomac.

Yau was last seen walking in the area of Riverwood Court, at approximately 6:45 p.m., on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. Yau is approximately 5-feet, 11-inches tall and weighs 150 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a gray top and beige pants. Police and family are concerned for his welfare.

9 Year Sentence for Potomac Teen in Parking Garage Armed Carjacking

By MCS Staff

Published January 4, 2023 at 7:12PM

In the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, Judge Christopher Fogleman has sentenced defendant, Herbert Randall, 19, of Potomac, to nine years in prison and five years of supervised probation upon release for charges of Armed Carjacking and Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Crime of Violence. Randall had pleaded guilty to both counts in November 2022. He used a Privately Manufactured Firearm (PMF) or ‘ghost gun’ in commission of this crime. Judge Fogleman is recommending Randall be admitted to the Patuxent Youthful Offenders Program while incarcerated.

The sentence was handed down yesterday by Judge Fogleman and the breakdown is 25 years suspend all but 9: Count Two- Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Crime of Violence, 10 years suspend all but five years, with credit for 207 days of time-served and five years of supervised probation and on Count One- Armed Carjacking, 15 years consecutive to Count Two suspend all but four years, and five years of supervised probation. This case is being prosecuted by Assistant State’s Attorneys Peter Larson and Daniel Kroepsch. There are three co-defendants which are being processed in juvenile court. This stems from an incident on June 10^th, 2022. Summery of events as adapted from court documents can be seen below:

Founder of Big Planet Comics in Bethesda Retires After 36 Years; Store to Remain Open

By Patrick Herron

Published January 3, 2023 at 9:46PM

Joel Pollack, owner of Big Planet Comics at 7939 Norfolk Ave. in Bethesda, has retired. Pollack tells us his love of the comics medium was a driving force in Big Planet’s creation, but it was the wonderful people he met through his business that sustained him all of these years. The comic shop has been purchased by longtime employee and partner, Nick Liappis, and will remain in business.

According to Pollack, “The business started on the second-floor of 4865 Cordell Ave. In 1991, we moved to 4908 Fairmont Ave. When the wrecking ball came for the Fairmont store in 2012, we high-tailed it to 4849 Cordell where we spent eight glorious years until Covid struck. We were forced to seek radically lower rent which we did by moving to a second-floor location at 7939 Norfolk. So I started on a second-floor and finished on a second floor. Funny, the same family owns both of those buildings.”

Police Investigating Residential Burglary in Bethesda

By Patrick Herron

Published January 3, 2023 at 3:39PM

At approximately 9 p.m., 2nd District officers responded to the 4800 block of Fairmont Avenue for the report of a residential burglary that occurred earlier.